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

Isaiah Gessner, Managing Editor

All content by Isaiah Gessner

Everything that Graduates Need!

By Isaiah Gessner, Editor in Chief
May 30, 2023
EWU Basketball Prepares for Big Sky Tournament

EWU Basketball Prepares for Big Sky Tournament

By Isaiah Gessner, Editor-in-chief
February 27, 2023
The Police Beat Returns!

The Police Beat Returns!

By Isaiah Gessner, Managing Editor
February 13, 2023
Men's and women's basketball embrace new talent this season

Men’s and women’s basketball embrace new talent this season

By Isaiah Gessner, Managing Editor
October 26, 2022
“Being at a university is about continuous improvement… The only way to do that is through feedback.”

Getting To Know Shari McMahan

By Isaiah Gessner, Managing Editor
October 19, 2022
EWU police officer Greg Karlis talks to Keith Darrell outside the PUB. Darrell was on campus to preach to students about religion.

Policy Changes are made at EWU

By Isaiah Gessner, Managing Editor
October 13, 2022
opinion

Editorial: The Easterner thanks EWU for their support

By Isaiah Gessner and Keri Kelly
June 9, 2022
The JFK Library put flags up in honor of our veterans.

JFK Library honors those who have died in service

By Isaiah Gessner, Managing Editor
June 1, 2022
Police Beat: Students frightened, robbed and breaking books shelves?!

Police Beat: Students frightened, robbed and breaking books shelves?!

By Isaiah Gessner, Co-Managing Editor
May 27, 2022
May is taking an undetermined time off after stepping down as interim president at Eastern.

David May remembers his term as Interim President at EWU

By Isaiah Gessner, Co-Managing Editor
May 19, 2022
Mother and daughter dances to the music at Mayfest.

As a mother and an EWU professor…

By Isaiah Gessner, Co-Managing Editor
May 9, 2022
The police have located the suspects and are taking care of the situation.

Is Cheney Getting More Dangerous

By Isaiah Gessner, Co-Managing Editor
April 21, 2022
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EWU cybersecurity receives funding

By Isaiah Gessner, Co-Managing Editor
April 13, 2022
EWU junior guard Jacob Davison attacks the perimeter. Davison scored 20 points in EWU's 89-84 victory over Northern Colorado Monday.

EWU basketball finishes their 2022 season

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director
March 16, 2022
Police Beat: Man intoxicated at the bus stop

Police Beat: Man intoxicated at the bus stop

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director
March 15, 2022
Police Beat: Drive-by shots

Police Beat: Drive-by shots

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director
March 7, 2022
Basketball is a part of Spokane's culture. Successful programs at Gonzaga and Hoopfest—the world's largest 3-on-3 tournament fuel the city's love for the game.

EWU Basketball faces a chance to win the Big Sky Tournament in Idaho

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director
March 4, 2022
Cooper Cup, EWU alumni, accepts the MVP trophy before an entire nation.

A Look Back: From EWU Legend to Super Bowl Champion

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director
February 25, 2022
A student changed the meaning of a sign on campus.

Police beat: Here for “f”ood

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director
February 22, 2022
Police Beat: Student cries for help at 3am

Police Beat: Student cries for help at 3am

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director
February 15, 2022

Police Beat: Suspicious activity brewing

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director
February 8, 2022
A student was burning incense which set off the Pierce fire alarm.

Police Beat: Scents set off the fire alarm at Pierce….again.

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director
January 25, 2022
Students refused to remove their tent at an EWU football game.

Police Beat: Misplaced tent

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director
November 16, 2021
The police have located the suspects and are taking care of the situation.

Case closed on the assault by the library

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director
November 16, 2021
A student dressed as a clown was caught on the beam in the JFK Library.

Police Beat: Clown thwarted in library

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director
November 2, 2021
The bathroom sinks were lifted up at Pierce Hall.

Police Beat: Pierce faces bathroom crisis

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director
October 26, 2021
Police Beat (10/12/21)

Police Beat (10/12/21)

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director
October 19, 2021

Isaiah Gessner: The man who hates Cats

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director
May 22, 2021
Stop everything you're doing and watch Bojack Horseman

Stop everything you’re doing and watch Bojack Horseman

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director
May 14, 2021
Aiden Cook joins The Easterner

Aiden Cook joins The Easterner

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Director
May 3, 2021
Africana Studies professor Dr. Robert Bartlett is retiring at the end of spring quarter.

Opinion: Retiring Dr. Robert Bartlett should be known as many things … including my grandpa

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Editor
June 1, 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

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Editor
March 9, 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.

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

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Editor
February 27, 2020
EWU sophomore point guard Jessica McDowell-White in control against Northern Arizona on Feb. 3. McDowell-White had a double-double in EWU's win over PSU Saturday.

EWU snuffs losing streak with win over Portland State

By Isaiah Gessner, Social Media Editor
February 15, 2020
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