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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

Nic Cunningham, Reporter

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On Dec. 4, sophomore forward Vice Zanki made a 3-pointer against North Dakota to give the Eagles an 85-79 lead with 23 seconds left in the game.

Eagles and Big Sky fall to Summit League for second consecutive year

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
December 8, 2024
Swoop and the EWU cheerleaders rally from the sidelines during the Nov. 6, 2024 basketball game against Seattle University.

Current and former Eagles battle in Spokane

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
November 27, 2024
#11 Nic McClain throws down a dunk for two of his 28 points against Cal Poly on Nov. 17.

Eagles drop both games of Sunday basketball doubleheader

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
November 21, 2024
Freshman forward Emmett Marquardt takes a jump shot against Seattle University on Wednesday Nov. 6, 2024.

New-look Eagles split opening week games

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
November 13, 2024
Headshots of Ashton McKean, Elizabeth Humberstad, and Wade Romine. Courtesy of ASEWU website.

Eagles, meet your new ASEWU Executive Officers

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
November 13, 2024
Eastern Washington University played Montana State University at Roos Field on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Montana State offense overwhelms Eagles

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
November 2, 2024
EWU comes up short against Idaho in Che-Scow Cup

EWU comes up short against Idaho in Che-Scow Cup

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
October 28, 2024
Junior guard Nic McClain went between his legs to claim victory in the dunk contest at MadNest.

MadNest sets stage for EWU hoops

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
October 22, 2024
A sideline shot of Roos Field, 2024.

EWU rushing attack dominates Hornets

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
October 14, 2024
Roos Field to receive $25 million makeover

Roos Field to receive $25 million makeover

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
October 9, 2024
Swoop at EWU basketball game

EWU Men’s Basketball Rebuild Kicks Off with 5 Players and 3 Coaches

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
June 6, 2024
Leandra Nizetic, EWU Women’s Tennis, Sophomore

Women’s tennis boasts strongest international representation of any EWU team

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
May 29, 2024
Simmons said the biggest reasons for her success this year were “God, hard work, and trusting [her] coach and what she has planned.”

First-year Eagle leaps to record-breaking distances

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
May 29, 2024
Junior forward Cedric Coward throws a pass against Idaho in February 10.

Does the Big Sky Tournament need to be changed?

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
May 15, 2024
Forward LeJuan Watts is one of three former Eagles committed to Washington State University for the 2024-25 season.

Three former Eagles set to join David Riley in Pullman for 2024 season

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
May 6, 2024
Eight Eagles, including all four pictured – Casey Jones, Jake Kyman, Ellis Magnuson, and Ethan Price – are graduating or entering the transfer portal. New Coach Dan Monson is tasked with replacing them.

Former Gonzaga Coach Dan Monson selected to lead Eagles through rebuild

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
April 15, 2024
Senior guard Ellis Magnuson is the EWU record holder in career games played and is third in school history in career assists.

Both Eagles Basketball Teams Dominant in 2024

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
April 11, 2024
The Eastern Washington Men’s basketball team huddles in preparation for a game against Idaho on February 10.

Washington State Cougars add former EWU basketball coach David Riley

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
April 10, 2024
In just her third year with the program, EWU women’s basketball head coach Joddie Gleason led the Eagles to their first-ever tournament championship and second-ever NCAA tournament appearance.

Eagles earn program’s first Big Sky Tournament Championship

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
March 22, 2024
Junior guard Jaleesa Lawrence drives to the rim on Feb. 24 against Northern Colorado. Lawrence scored 15 points to help lead the Eagles past Weber State in the first round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament on March 10

Mixed bag for EWU basketball in conference tournament

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
March 11, 2024
Redshirt freshman forward LeJuan Watts had a career-high 21 points, with many coming at the perfect time for the Eagles.

A career-high performance powers Eagles to overtime victory

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
March 6, 2024
Eastern Washington Women’s Tennis coach Dustin Hinson speaks to the team ahead of their match against Montana State University on Saturday, Feb. 23.

EWU Women’s Tennis Battles in Two Closely Contested Matches

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
March 6, 2024
EWU graduate student Seth Barr is investigating the effects of walleye on white sturgeon populations. 

EWU graduate student searches for cause of sturgeon population decline

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
February 20, 2024
Get out the brooms: EWU basketball sweeps week

Get out the brooms: EWU basketball sweeps week

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
February 13, 2024
#25 Aaliyah Alexander

Eagles survive up-and-down week

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
February 5, 2024
EWU men and women both first place to start conference play

EWU men and women both first place to start conference play

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
January 30, 2024
23 Players Join EWU Football Class of 2024

23 Players Join EWU Football Class of 2024

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
January 23, 2024
Eagles take down Boise State at home

Eagles take down Boise State at home

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
December 4, 2023
Four Eagles score double-digit points in home opener

Four Eagles score double-digit points in home opener

By Nic Cunningham
November 22, 2023
Eagles lose to Ole Miss in second non-conference Game

Eagles lose to Ole Miss in second non-conference Game

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
November 13, 2023
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