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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

Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor

Jeremy Burnham is The Easterner’s Managing Editor. Burnham, a transfer student from Columbia Basin College studying journalism, is in his second year with The Easterner, having spent 2017-18 as a sports reporter and copy editor.

All content by Jeremy Burnham

Grievance denied: Key Baker’s ASEWU election victory stands

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
May 8, 2019
Key Baker addresses the crowd at the ASEWU candidate debate. ASEUW won the election by 11 votes.

Key Baker elected ASEWU president

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
April 26, 2019
EWU police officer Greg Karlis talks to Keith Darrell outside the PUB. Darrell was on campus to preach to students about religion.

Preacher Keith Darrell returns to EWU campus

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
April 24, 2019
Key Baker and Reilly Responte face off in race for presidency

Key Baker and Reilly Responte face off in race for presidency

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
April 24, 2019
ASEWU candidates take part in a debate. The ASEWU general elections take place April 23-25.

ASEWU primaries see improved turnout, general elections up next

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
April 23, 2019

Monthly roundup podcast (March)

By Jeremy Burnham, Dylan Harris, and Drew Lawson
April 7, 2019

Monthly roundup podcast (February)

By Jeremy Burnham, Taylor Newquist, and Michael Brock
March 16, 2019

Monthly roundup podcast (January)

By Jeremy Burnham, Taylor Newquist, Michael Brock, and Drew Lawson
February 11, 2019
Monthly roundup podcast (winter break)

Monthly roundup podcast (winter break)

By Jeremy Burnham, Taylor Newquist, Kaisa Siipola, and Dylan Harris
January 17, 2019
EWU's Elijah Jackson (22) and Mason Peatling (14) wait on defense during Idaho's 34-7 run late in first half on Jan. 3. The Eagles' second-half comeback fell short as Idaho won 74-71.

Scoring drought dooms Eagles

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
January 4, 2019
Sophomore guard Brittany Klaman handles the ball in the first half of EWU's 84-68 loss to Idaho. Klaman finished with 10 points, two assists and a steal.

Vandals’ Pierce shoots past Eagles

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
January 3, 2019
Sophomore guard Jacob Davison sizes up a SDSU defender on Tuesday. Davison finished the game with a team high 20 points.

[Photo] Jackrabbits outpace Eagles

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
December 18, 2018
Sophomore QB Eric Barriere scans the defense before throwing a pass in the first half against Maine. Barriere finished the game with seven touchdown passes, tying a school record set by Vernon Adams in 2014.

[Photo] Frisco Bound

By Taylor Newquist, Sports Editor
December 15, 2018
Students train for the Associated Press Election Center. The AP has hired EWU students for every election year since 2000.

[Photo] Guest column: Senior shares Associated Press election night experience

By Johanna Cranford, Guest Columnist
November 14, 2018
Fans watch on as the EWU women's basketball team beat Simon Fraser 72-66 in a home exhibition on Sunday. There were 166 people in attendance, below last year's regular season average of about 600.

Opinion: Support your Eagle athletes

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
November 7, 2018
Election Guide Podcast

Election Guide Podcast

By Michael Brock, Jeremy Burnham, and Dylan Harris
November 2, 2018
Chavez leaps on a cross against Weber State on Oct. 12. Chavez scored in each of the Eagles last three games

Chavez kicks EWU back into gear

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
October 28, 2018
Junior Sage Lyons shoves off a Weber State defender on Oct. 12. Lyons scored the second goal in the Eagles 2-0 win against Southern Utah last Sunday.

Soccer clinches sixth playoff spot

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
October 24, 2018
Attendees pose during the 2016 edition of Oktoberfest. The 2018 version will be at JFK Library on Oct. 20 and will be fairytale themed.

JFK Library to host 16th annual Oktoberfest

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
October 19, 2018
Senior Allison Raniere kicks the ball during Sunday's victory over Idaho State. Raniere was one of five seniors recognized during senior day. | Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

EWU soccer move into tie for final postseason spot

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
October 17, 2018
Senior Allison Raniere during Sunday's senior day victory over Idaho State. Raniere scored a goal and had two assists in the win. | Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

EWU soccer seniors shine on senior day

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
October 14, 2018
EWU junior Saige Lyons fights for the ball against Weber State on Oct. 3. The Eagles lost 1-0.

Eagles fall to Weber State, face uphill battle to make postseason

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
October 13, 2018
The EWU volleyball team awaits a serve from Sacramento State on Oct. 6. The Eagles lost the match 3-0.

EWU Volleyball falls in straight sets again

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
October 7, 2018
Allison Raniere (facing the camera) celebrates with Jenny Chavez after the two seniors connected on a goal. The goal ended a scoring drought of 262 minutes for the Eagles | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

EWU soccer edges Portland State to even BSC record

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
September 23, 2018
EWU soccer drops BSC opener

EWU soccer drops BSC opener

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
September 21, 2018
Sophomore midfielder Sariah Keister during EWU soccer's 0-0 tie against South Dakota State on Sunday. With the draw, the Eagles end their non-conference slate with a record of 4-3-2.

Eagles continue to struggle in front of goal

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
September 16, 2018
Sophomore Goalkeeper Kelsee Winston leads the Eagles off the field following a 2-0 loss to Boise State. Winston had five saves in the match | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner.

EWU soccer falls to Boise State at home

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
September 1, 2018
Senior forward Allison Raniere performs a corner kick in the first half of EWU's 2-1 victory over Grambling State on August 26. Raniere would later have the game winning goal | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner.

EWU soccer downs Grambling State

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
August 26, 2018
Senior forward Allison Raniere heads the ball against South Dakota on August 24 | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

EWU soccer plays to 1-1 draw

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
August 24, 2018
The EWU soccer team is introduced to the crowd before its season opener on August 17. The Eagles defeated CSU Bakersfield 1-0 in overtime | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

EWU soccer needs extra time to get first win of 2018

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
August 17, 2018
Future site of the Interdisciplinary Science Center. The 100,000 square-foot building will occupy the space between the Pence Union Building and the current Science Building | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

Ground breaks on new science building

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
July 23, 2018
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Community college students continue to transfer to EWU in large numbers

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
July 6, 2018
EWU volleyball head coach Leslie Flores-Cloud answers questions from the media on June 25. | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

Flores-Cloud settles in as EWU volleyball gears up for new season

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
June 26, 2018
Easterner archives.

EWU volleyball names Leslie Flores-Cloud head coach

By Jeremy Burnham, Managing Editor
June 16, 2018
Two hockey club members in a game against Washington State this season. The club recently joined the Pac-8, a Division II conference in the American Collegiate Hockey Association | Photo courtesy of EWU Hockey Club

EWU hockey club moves to Pac-8

By Jeremy Burnham, Copy Editor
June 6, 2018

Applications open for Washington State Legislative Intern Program

By Jeremy Burnham, Copy Editor
May 16, 2018

ASEWU elections attract over 1,000 voters

By Jeremy Burnham, Copy Editor
May 16, 2018
Sophomore forward Sariah Keister pursues the ball in EWU soccer's 4–0 win over Central Washington on April 28. Keister scored the Eagles' second goal of the game. | Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

EWU women’s soccer downs Central Washington in spring friendly

By Jeremy Burnham, Copy Editor
April 30, 2018

Symposium submission deadline extended

By Jeremy Burnham, Copy Editor
April 18, 2018
Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

EWU addresses food insecurity with new pantries

By Jeremy Burnham, Copy Editor
April 12, 2018
Cascadia Public House offers a vegetarian, meat-like hamburger that contains heme. "The Impossible Burger," was developed by Dr. Pat Brown of Impossible Foods | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

“The Impossible Burger,” meatless eating in a meat-eating town

By Jeremy Burnham, Copy Editor
April 5, 2018

EWU honor students head to Oklahoma for undergrad conference

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
March 14, 2018
Senior forward Jenny Chavez during a home game in 2017. Chavez is one of the main returners for the Eagles, who lost 10 players to graduation | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

Soccer gears up for 2018 with new-look team

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
March 14, 2018
Seniors Delaney Hodgins (left) and Mariah Cunningham sit with assistant coaches during the waning moments of EWU's loss to Portland State. Hodgins scored 15 points against PSU | Brooks Nuanez, Skyline Sports

EWU women’s basketball upset by Portland State in Big Sky quarterfinals

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
March 11, 2018
Students gather at the Campus Mall to speak out against racist flyers posted around campus in 2018. The unity Rally was to show that EWU dopes not stand for hate and discrimination | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

EWU students hold Unity Rally in response to Neo Nazi posters on campus

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
March 8, 2018
Senior forward Delaney Hodgins uses a screen against Idaho State on Feb. 24. Hodgins set the Big Sky Conference single-game record with 46 points against Northern Arizona on March 2 | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

EWU women’s basketball snags No. 3 seed as Hodgins makes history

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
March 4, 2018
(left to right) Senior forward Mariah Cunningham, senior team manager Sarah Kroontje and senior forward Delaney Hodgins pose with Swoop before the EWU women beat Idaho State 66–64 on Feb. 24. The Eagles are in a four-way tie for third place in the Big Sky with two conference games remaining | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

EWU women’s basketball wins final two at home as Hodgins eclipses 2,000 points

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
February 26, 2018
A rendering of the PUB coming from the courtyard. The project will cost an estimated $40 million paid for through student fees | Rendering courtesy of EWU

New PUB renovation still on course for fall opening

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
February 21, 2018
Redshirt freshman guard Amy Hartleroad in defensive position during the team's win Sacramento State on Feb. 3. The Eagles are 8–6 in Big Sky Conference play and tied for fifth place | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

EWU women’s basketball picks up road split in Montana

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
February 20, 2018
Freshman guard Brittany Klaman surveys the Portland State defense on Feb. 3. Klaman had seven points, three assists and two rebounds in the team's loss to Idaho on Feb. 9 | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

EWU women’s basketball falls to Idaho on the road

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
February 10, 2018
Chess club president Raymond Shiner, a licensed chess coach, provides instruction to new players during a Friday meeting. The chess club has drop-in play on Fridays at noon | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

Chess club continues to expand

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
February 8, 2018
Hodgins' sisters, Delaney (left) and Hayley (right), embrace after Delaney broke Hayley's EWU career scoring record on Feb. 1. Delaney is averaging 20.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in her senior season | Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

Delaney Hodgins breaks scoring record, steals family bragging rights

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
February 7, 2018
Senior forward Delaney Hodgins holds her record-commemorating plaque during EWU's win over Sacramento State on Feb. 1. Hodgins became the school's all-time leading scorer in the victory. | Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

EWU women’s basketball wins home pair as Hodgins breaks career scoring record

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
February 5, 2018
Junior guard Violet Kapri Morrow shoots a free throw on Jan. 20. Morrow is averaging 21.4 points per game over the last seven. | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

EWU women’s basketball drops road pair, fall to 5–4 in conference

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
January 30, 2018
Head coach Wendy Schuller poses during her career acknowledgement at the Eagle's win over Southern Utah on Jan. 20. This was Schuller's 500th game at EWU | Photo courtesy of Aaron Malmoe

Schuller coaches 500th game as Eagles soar at home

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
January 24, 2018
Sophomore Keshun McGee performs a triple jump during a home meet last season. McGee became Big Sky conference leader in the event last week with a jump of 50-8 1/4 | Photo courtesy of EWU Athletics

Men’s and women’s track & field compete at Washington State Open

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
January 24, 2018
Dr. Nick Franco

Pride center aims to make EWU more welcoming to LGBTQ+ students

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
January 17, 2018
Sophomore guard Amy Hartleroad shoots over a Idaho defender in the team's victory on Jan. 12. The Eagles are now 8-9 on the season and 3-2 in Big Sky play. | Photo courtesy of Ron Swords

EWU women’s basketball beats Idaho in home conference game

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
January 14, 2018
A group of Eagles react during a dead ball in the team's victory over Portland State on Jan. 4. EWU is now 8-9 on the season. | Photo courtesy of Aaron Malmoe.

EWU men’s basketball win two at home, opens Big Sky 3-1

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
January 10, 2018

Get ready to rumble

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
January 10, 2018
The EWU bench reacts during the team's 74-70 victory over North Dakota. The Eagles are now 6-8 on the season, and 4-3 at Reese Court. | Photo courtesy of Aaron Malmoe

EWU women’s basketball wins in comeback fashion over North Dakota

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
December 31, 2017
Senior forward Delaney Hodgins fights through a group of Northern Colorado defenders on Dec. 28. Hodgins notched 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists in the 70-65 loss to the Bears. | Photo courtesy of Ron Swords.

EWU women’s basketball opens Big Sky play with close loss to Northern Colorado

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
December 29, 2017
Senior forward Jesse Hunt fights for position during a home game this season. Hunt had 14 points in the Dec. 17 win over CSUN | Photo courtesy of Aaron Malmoe.

EWU men’s basketball closes out non-conference slate with two wins

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
December 22, 2017
Sophomore guard Symone Starks sizes up the Cal Poly defense on Dec. 11. Starks had 10 points and 6 assists as the Eagles improved to 4-5 on the season. | Photo courtesy of Rod Swords

EWU women’s basketball wins second straight with thriller over Cal Poly

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
December 13, 2017
Senior forward Delaney Hodgins signs autographs after EWU’s victory on Kid’s Day. Hodgins is averaging 19.5 points and 7.4 rebounds for the Eagles. | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner.

EWU women’s basketball flattens Multnomah on Kid’s Day

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
December 9, 2017
(left to right) Delaney, Hayley and Braydey Hodgins after EWU's loss to Boise State on Dec. 3. Braydey is a sophomore guard for Boise State, Hayley is EWU's all-time leading scorer and Delaney is No. 3 on the program's scoring list. | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

EWU women’s basketball drops game to Boise State as Hodgins sisters reunite

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
December 5, 2017
Sophomore forward Uriah Howard scans the BYU defense on Nov. 17. After losing to Gonzaga on Thursday, the Eagles are 2-4 on the season. | Bailey Monteith for The Easterner.

EWU women’s basketball falls to Gonzaga in non-conference play

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
December 1, 2017
Senior forward Delaney Hodgins takes a shot against BYU on Nov. 17. On Nov. 25, Hodgins became the third player in program history to score 1,500 career points | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

Hodgins reaches scoring milestone as Eagles continue non-conference play

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
November 29, 2017
Senior forward Bogdan Bliznyuk dribbles against Walla Walla on Nov. 10. Bliznyuk is averaging 15.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game | Bailey Monteith for The Easterner

Long road trip continues for men’s basketball team

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
November 29, 2017
Senior forward Delaney Hodgins defends her opponent in a conference game last season. Hodgins was named the Big Sky Conference Preseason MVP | The Easterner Archives

EWU women’s basketball ready to eclipse expectations

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
November 16, 2017
EWU women's soccer falls to USC in double overtime

EWU women’s soccer falls to USC in double overtime

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
November 12, 2017
EWU women's soccer to open NCAA tournament against USC

EWU women’s soccer to open NCAA tournament against USC

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
November 10, 2017
(Left to right) Head coach Michael King poses with seniors Megan LaFond, Ashley Seiler and Chloe Weber on Senior Night. The trio went out with a victory over the University of Northern Colorado on Nov. 3 | Mckenzie Ford for The Easterner

EWU volleyball snaps eight game losing streak with home win on Senior Night

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
November 9, 2017
EWU women's soccer celebrates their Big Sky Conference tournament title on Sunday, Nov. 5. Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner.

EWU women’s soccer wins second straight Big Sky Conference tournament title

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
November 6, 2017
EWU women's soccer won 2-1 on Friday to advance to the conference championship game. They will play Northern Colorado for the title on Sunday. Photo courtesy of EWU Soccer.

EWU women’s soccer take down Portland State, advance to Big Sky championship

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
November 4, 2017
Chloe Williams poses with her family during Senior Day. Williams is one of four EWU players named to Big Sky Conference first-team, the most by any team in the conference | Jeremy Burnham for The Easterner

Chloe Williams may not love the spotlight, but the spotlight sure loves her

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
November 2, 2017
Meet the six teams competing in the Big Sky soccer championship

Meet the six teams competing in the Big Sky soccer championship

By Jeremy Burnham, Reporter
November 1, 2017
EWU volleyball's descent continues with pair of home losses

EWU volleyball’s descent continues with pair of home losses

By Jeremy Burnham, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2017
With two wins, EWU soccer clinches regular season title and Chloe Williams breaks Big Sky goal record

With two wins, EWU soccer clinches regular season title and Chloe Williams breaks Big Sky goal record

By Jeremy Burnham, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2017
For EWU tailgaters, gamedays are about more than just football

For EWU tailgaters, gamedays are about more than just football

By Jeremy Burnham, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2017
With two wins, women's soccer remains in first place in the Big Sky

With two wins, women’s soccer remains in first place in the Big Sky

By Jeremy Burnham, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2017
Volleyball prepares before a recent match. Photo courtesy of Ron Swords.

EWU volleyball splits a pair on the road

By Jeremy Burnham, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2017
EWU women's soccer remains perfect in BSC play with two road wins

EWU women’s soccer remains perfect in BSC play with two road wins

By Jeremy Burnham, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2017
EWU Athletics Inducts Several Alumni to Hall of Fame

EWU Athletics Inducts Several Alumni to Hall of Fame

By Jeremy Burnham, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2017
EWU Women's Soccer Takes Down Southern Utah, 4-0

EWU Women’s Soccer Takes Down Southern Utah, 4-0

By Jeremy Burnham, Sports Reporter
October 3, 2017
Senior forward Savannah Hoekstra fights for the ball during EWU's win over NAU on Sept. 24

EWU women’s soccer pick up four points at home as conference play begins

By Jeremy Burnham, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2017
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