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

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

Luke Pickett, Reporter

All content by Luke Pickett
Eagles Soccer Season Ends with 100th Homecoming, Senior Day Games

Eagles Soccer Season Ends with 100th Homecoming, Senior Day Games

By Luke Pickett, Sports Editor
October 23, 2023
Altahir's Big Day Enough to Give Eagles 31-23 Win in 100th Homecoming Game

Altahir’s Big Day Enough to Give Eagles 31-23 Win in 100th Homecoming Game

By Luke Pickett, Sports Editor
October 23, 2023
Idaho's ground game too much to handle for Visperas-less Eagles

Idaho’s ground game too much to handle for Visperas-less Eagles

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
October 3, 2023
Lawsuit Against Outgoing Athletic Director Hickey Details Alleged Sexism, Title IX Violations

Lawsuit Against Outgoing Athletic Director Hickey Details Alleged Sexism, Title IX Violations

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
May 31, 2023
Eagles Men's Basketball Lands Five Newcomers

Eagles Men’s Basketball Lands Five Newcomers

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
May 26, 2023
Local Artist "MagicWill" Raising the Bar for the Rap Industry

Local Artist “MagicWill” Raising the Bar for the Rap Industry

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
May 2, 2023
Fans crowd the championship mat for a U20 consolation match at The Podium (Photo: Luke Pickett)

Women’s Wrestling Receives National Spotlight in Spokane

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
April 18, 2023
EWU Pole Vaulter Zach Klobutcher Leads Track and Field to New Heights

EWU Pole Vaulter Zach Klobutcher Leads Track and Field to New Heights

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
April 11, 2023

Men’s Basketball Postseason Survives With Second NIT Invitation Ever

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
March 13, 2023
Photo courtesy of photographer Bridget Mayfield

Eagles Aim for Madness in March

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
March 3, 2023
Photo taken by Photographer Emily Powers

Eagles are Soaring under Second Year Head Coach

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
February 21, 2023
Photo taken by Photographer Emily Powers

EWU Men’s Basketball Makes History

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
January 29, 2023
Photo captured by photographer Emily Powers

EWU Back On Top of Big Sky

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
January 20, 2023
The Eagles' kickoff team gets ready to cover the play against Idaho on Oct. 27.

EWU football struggles to keep up

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
November 18, 2022
EWU takes the field for its home opener against Lindenwood on Sept. 7. EWU won the game 59-31.

EWU Rallies Late to Beat Cal Poly 17-10, Snaps 5-Game Losing Streak

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
October 28, 2022
EWU went cold after halftime as the Hornets maintained scoring drives.

EWU Falls Short Against Undefeated Sacramento State

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
October 19, 2022
Eags Early Season Struggles Continue

Eags Early Season Struggles Continue

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
October 12, 2022
Aaron Best gives a final send-off to the team after the scrimmage. (Photo edits by Emily Powers)

Eagles play Florida in highly anticipated matchup

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
October 10, 2022
Aaron Best gives a final send-off to the team after the scrimmage. (Photo edits by Emily Powers)

Soaring Through Struggles- Eagles continue responding to adversity

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
June 8, 2022
EWU will be holding in-person commencement this year

EWU will be holding in-person commencement this year

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
June 1, 2022
EWU Senior QB Eric Barriere broke the record for most Big Sky player of the week awards.

Three Eagle alumni are offered the chance to play in the NFL

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
May 20, 2022
The Inferno Wings logo resembles a "sun" made of chicken wings.

Inferno Wings adds a little spice to Cheney cuisine

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
May 4, 2022
Deseray Vasquez, an EWU MEChA officer, prepares ingredients during a live cooking demonstration Tuesday in the Multicultural Center.

Eastern celebrates it’s many cultures

By Luke Pickett, Reporter
April 27, 2022
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