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Miriam Carlson grew up in Kenya.

[PHOTO] Carlson juggles classes, parenting and pursuit of psychology career

June 11, 2020
Mason Peatling graduated Big Sky MVP and conference champion.

[VIDEO] Senior feature: How steady Mason Peatling turned into Big Sky MVP Mason Peatling

June 11, 2020
Highs and lows from an eventful year of EWU athletics

Highs and lows from an eventful year of EWU athletics

June 8, 2020
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[PHOTO] Jamie Neely, head of EWU journalism department and faculty adviser to The Easterner, set to retire

June 8, 2020
Some future and current EWU students are unsure where to live next year due to uncertainty caused by COVID.

Lease signing uncertainty potential byproduct of COVID-19

June 5, 2020
The process of replacing the turf at Roos Field has begun.

Roos Field renovation under way as work to replace turf begins

June 5, 2020
The EWU Football team did not play in the fall, but moved their season to the spring of 2021.

[VIDEO] UPDATED: Fall sports filled with uncertainty at EWU

May 25, 2020
The EWU Football team did not play in the fall, but moved their season to the spring of 2021.

[VIDEO] Fall sports filled with uncertainty at EWU

May 18, 2020
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[PHOTO] Spring quarter as a Greek student

May 18, 2020
Some future and current EWU students are unsure where to live next year due to uncertainty caused by COVID.

[VIDEO] The search for an apartment during quarantine

May 11, 2020
EWU head coach Wendy Schuller and her staff are retooling a young roster amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

[VIDEO] EWU coaches adjust to pandemic-style recruiting: Part three of a three-part series

May 6, 2020
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[PHOTO] EWU Confessions account promotes supporting local business

May 5, 2020
EWU head coach Shantay Legans gives instruction during EWU's 74-71 loss to Idaho Thursday. Legans was largely unhappy with EWU's effort in the game on February 14th, 2020.

[VIDEO] EWU coaches adjust to pandemic-style recruiting: Part two of a three-part series

May 5, 2020
The Cheney Safeway is one of many grocery stores that have had to make COVID-19-related guidelines for their customers and employees.

[VIDEO] Working at grocery stores during a pandemic

May 4, 2020
EWU players take the field during the 2019 season. As of press time, no EWU players had signed a UDFA contract or been invited to a rookie minicamp with an NFL team.

[VIDEO] Laying the Law-COVID-19 didn’t do small school football players any favors

April 28, 2020
Biochemistry professor Jeff Corkill (left) and lab manager Fred Joslin (right) prepare

[VIDEO] EWU chemistry professors, design professor and design student team up to create “Eagle Sanitizer”

April 27, 2020
Humans aren't the only ones feeling the effects of COVID-19. Many furry friends are also impacted by the crisis.

[VIDEO] Possible effects of COVID-19 on pets

April 27, 2020
The EWU police department has been creating masks on their own time to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

[VIDEO] EWU police create masks for campus community

April 21, 2020
EWU's normally bustling campus is now practically empty.

[VIDEO] Life on an empty campus

April 13, 2020
List of cancelled EWU events

[VIDEO] List of cancelled EWU events

April 6, 2020
On-campus resident numbers plummet as spring quarter begins

[VIDEO] On-campus resident numbers plummet as spring quarter begins

April 6, 2020
Prevention and safety tips against COVID-19

[VIDEO] Prevention and safety tips against COVID-19

April 6, 2020
EWU freshman wing Kennedy Dickie led the Eagles with 20 points and seven rebounds in EWU's first round loss to Portland State Monday.

Women’s basketball bounced in first round of Big Sky Tournament

March 9, 2020
The EWU men's basketball team celebrates its Big Sky regular season title. EWU clinched the title with a 78-69 victory over Weber State Saturday.

[VIDEO] EWU wins outright regular season Big Sky Championship for second time in school history

March 7, 2020
The annual drag show this year was Burlesque themed.

[PHOTO] Drag night at EWU

March 3, 2020
EWU senior Keshun McGee won the triple jump at this year’s Big Sky Indoor Championships.

[PHOTO] Four Eagles get top-three finishes at Big Sky Indoor Championships

March 3, 2020
EWU sophomore center Bella Cravens (left, No. 14) and freshman forward Milly Knowles (right, No. 21) battle for a rebound. Cravens had 20 points and 16 rebounds in EWU's 70-67 loss to Southern Utah Thursday.

[VIDEO] EWU battles back, but eventually falls to Southern Utah at home

February 28, 2020
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[PHOTO] Spotlighting the men’s volleyball club

February 29, 2020
EWU senior forward Mason Peatling makes a move with a view of Reese Court in the background.

[PHOTO] Hickey, Syphers share perspectives regarding faculty report on athletics

February 26, 2020
EWU senior forward Mason Peatling goes up for a putback layup. Peatling scored 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in EWU's 80-70 win over NAU Saturday.

[VIDEO] EWU knocks off Northern Arizona behind another Peatling double-double

February 22, 2020
EWU and Northern Arizona players at the line of scrimmage during a play on Nov. 2, 2019.

[PHOTO] Discussing CTE with an EWU expert

February 21, 2020
Tanner Groves shoots a free throw.

[PHOTO] Getting to know the Groves Bros

February 19, 2020
Students counter protest during Nov. 7 demonstration. ASEWU Legislative Liaison Maya Caruth was arrested during the protest.

[PHOTO] Hearing for ASEWU member arrested during November protest takes place Thursday

February 18, 2020
EWU Women’s rugby team posing for a photo after a long night of practice. Photo Credit: Alisha Trevaskis.

[PHOTO] Womens Rugby defies stereotypes

February 18, 2020
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