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The Easterner
The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

The Easterner
The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

The Easterner

Drew Lawson, Sports Editor/Co Managing Editor

All content by Drew Lawson
Sketches of the five different throws in track and field.

A good throw comes from below

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
January 25, 2019
Senior multi-participant Mariah Cunningham competes in the high jump at the WSU Indoor Open on Jan. 18. Cunningham competed in the 200-meter dash, 60-meter hurdles, high jump and long jump at the event.

Swapping her kicks for spikes

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
January 25, 2019
Senior guard Kapri Morrow is honored before the game for entering the 1,000 point club. Morrow scored her 1,000 career point against Montana on Jan10.

Vikings top Eagles on Kids Day

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
January 24, 2019
Freshman guard Grace Kirscher handles the ball against Gonzaga on Nov. 11. Since the Gonzaga game Kirscher's role has steadily increased and she is now second on the team in scoring with 9.9 points per game.

Kirscher carves out scoring role

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
January 16, 2019
Left to right: Chad Haywood, Mitch Hunt and Hayden Boring celebrate a goal in Saturday's 10-3 win over UCLA. Lind scored a hat trick in the Eagles final conference game of the year.

Eagles sweep Bruins, lock in No. 2 seed for PAC-8 tournament

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
January 12, 2019
Sophomore Davis Croson attempts to grind a rail at 49 North's ThanksJibbing event on Nov. 24. Croson has also competed at Mt. Spokane, mostly doing charity events.

Some Eagles hear the ski slopes calling

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
January 9, 2019
Bella Cravens and Leya DePriest cheer on the team late in the game against Northern Colorado on Monday. The Bears are yet to lose in Big Sky play this year.

First place Northern Colorado outlasts Eagles in overtime

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
January 8, 2019
Junior forward Uriah Howard asks for a call against Fresno State on Dec. 2. Howard scored 12 points coming off the bench.

Rebounds and free throws down Eagles

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
December 2, 2018
David Valdovinos and Brittany Brattin of the cheer club face the crowd at the football game against UC Davis on Nov. 10. Brattin has been a member of the club for three years.

Sparking spirit in the community

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 28, 2018
Freshman guard Jessica McDowell-White sizes up a Gonzaga defender on Nov. 11. McDowell-White has made 13 3-pointers this season.

Freshman guard McDowell-White adjusts to life in America

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 25, 2018
Senior guard Kapri Morrow shoots a free throw against Eastern Oregon University on Nov. 14. Morrow scored 14 points in the game.

Women’s basketball gets into the win column

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 14, 2018
Sophomore MaKenna Davis gets up from a dig attempt against Montana State on Nov. 8. Davis led the team in kills, blocks and aces in the match.

Losses keep piling up for EWU volleyball

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 14, 2018
Senior forward Zac Mindermann steps onto the ice against Montana Tech on Nov. 9. Mindermann served two tours with the U.S. Marine Corps.

Veterans recognized on the ice

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 12, 2018
Sophomore guard Brittany Klaman goes in for a layup against Gonzaga on Sunday. Klaman finished the game with four points.

Eagles fall with fourth quarter woes

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 11, 2018
Senior Violet Kapri Morrow looks to pass against Simon Fraser on Nov. 4. Morrow scored a team-high 27 points.

Kapri Morrow has big goals for women’s hoops

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 7, 2018
Sophomore Brittany Klaman crosses over on SFU defenders. Klaman finished the game with seven assists and six rebounds.

Women start slow and finish strong in opening exhibition

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 4, 2018
Members of the Brazilian ju-jitsu club grapple in practice on Oct. 22. The club meets bi-weekly in Reece Pavilion 309B.

Learning life lessons through martial arts

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 3, 2018
Fans look on as the Eagles take on WSU on Oct. 26, 2018. Average hockey attendance is up 199 people from last year's average of 478.

Fans in full force for EWU hockey

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
November 1, 2018
Senior Violet Kapri Morrow goes in for a layup against Sacramento State last season. Kapri Morrow is one of three returning starters for the Eagles.

Women’s basketball aims to surpass BSC preseason polls

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
October 31, 2018
EWU celebrates after scoring a goal. The Eagles are 10-1 after joining the Pac-8 this year.

Eagles crush Cougars, hold first place

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
October 26, 2018
Freshman Mitch Hunt weaves through Oregon defenders on Oct. 5. Hunt leads the hockey team with 23 points.

Freshman on a hunt for goals

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
October 24, 2018
The Eagles huddle up after a point. EWU lost three straight sets after winning the first to lose to Northern Colorado on Oct. 20.

Volleyball falls short against Northern Colorado

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
October 20, 2018
Sophomore Zoey Nelson takes a swing during practice last week. Nelson opened her season with a 8-5 singles win over an opponent from Montana.

Tennis team uses fall to shape up

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
October 17, 2018
EWU freshman forward Mitch Hunt fires a shot against Oregon on Oct. 6. The Eagles and Ducks each won a game of the weekend double header.

Eagles and Ducks Fly Even, Ruffle Feathers in Weekend Series Split

By Drew Lawson, Reporter
October 7, 2018
Eagles trounce Vandals in hockey opener

Eagles trounce Vandals in hockey opener

By Drew Lawson, Contributor
September 21, 2018
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