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

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[Photo] Racist Snapchat video prompts response from EWU students, staff

By Cannon Barnett, Editor in Chief
November 6, 2024
The EWU Police headquarters resides in the Red Barn building.

[Photo] Police Beat: Oct. 10 – Oct. 18

By Juan Luna-Elliot, Reporter
October 30, 2024
Swoop at EWU basketball game

[Photo] 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

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

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
May 29, 2024
Cheney Police Station, Red Barn

[Photo] Police Beat: May 7 – May 21

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
May 29, 2024
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[Photo] Gay and Slay: Kai Valentine’s Eastern Washington University legacy

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter
May 21, 2024
On May 8, Eastern Washington University students and alumni gathered on campus holding Palestinian flags and signs, calling for the university to disinvest from its partnership with Fairchild Air Force Base.

[Photo] EWU students rally as college protests across the country boom in response to the Israel-Hamas war

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
May 15, 2024
Junior forward Cedric Coward throws a pass against Idaho in February 10.

[Photo] Does the Big Sky Tournament need to be changed?

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
May 15, 2024
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[Photo] Police Beat: April 23 – May 6

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
May 7, 2024
Alyssa, Kendall & Emily looking at rocks in the river, The path to Narnia, Epic Adventures Hike, Liberty Lake

[Photo] EPIC Adventures making positive changes, but in need of more student engagement

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter
May 6, 2024
Forward LeJuan Watts is one of three former Eagles committed to Washington State University for the 2024-25 season.

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

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
May 6, 2024
Winter Quarter in Review - Photos

Winter Quarter in Review – Photos

By Katherine Kneafsey, Photographer
May 2, 2024
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[Photo] Easterner Events: exploring music, history, culture, financial aid, and personal development

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter
April 25, 2024
Cheney Police Department vehicles lined up outside the station.

[Photo] Police Beat: April 5 – April 22

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
April 25, 2024
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[Photo] Eastern Washington University will offer fewer class registration options starting in fall

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
April 19, 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.

[Photo] Former Gonzaga Coach Dan Monson selected to lead Eagles through rebuild

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
April 15, 2024
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[Photo] Eagles for Recovery lounge opens their doors to Eastern Washington University students

By Kayla Dickson, 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.

[Photo] Both Eagles Basketball Teams Dominant in 2024

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
April 11, 2024
Colleen Vandenboom introduced Eastern Washington University’s Eagle Speak event by engaging the attendees in a game of “trivia.” Vandenboom encouraged guests to hold up fingers representing whether they thought the scenarios she proposed were student code violations, criminal violations, both, or neither.

[Photo] EWU Eagle Speak event leaves students and staff with more questions than answers about hate speech on campus

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

[Photo] Washington State Cougars add former EWU basketball coach David Riley

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
April 10, 2024
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[Photo] Police Beat: March 22 – April 4

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
April 8, 2024
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[Photo] Police Beat: March 8 – March 21

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
March 26, 2024
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[Photo] Los-Angeles based artist discusses loss and grief with students of Eastern Washington University

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter
March 24, 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.

[Photo] Eagles earn program’s first Big Sky Tournament Championship

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
March 22, 2024
The EWU Police department headquarters.

[Photo] Police Beat: Feb. 23 – March 7

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
March 11, 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

[Photo] Mixed bag for EWU basketball in conference tournament

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
March 11, 2024
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[Photo] EWU undergraduate literary magazine holds release party

By Riley Langill, Reporter
March 7, 2024
EWU Women’s Basketball players Aaliyah Alexander (25) and Jamie Loera (15) playing against University of Idaho in Reece Court.

[Photo] Eastern Washington University’s women’s basketball shatters records, engages community off court

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
March 6, 2024
Redshirt freshman forward LeJuan Watts had a career-high 21 points, with many coming at the perfect time for the Eagles.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] EWU Women’s Tennis Battles in Two Closely Contested Matches

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
March 6, 2024
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[Photo] Information sharing bill gaining ground in Washington

By C.J. Luce, Reporter
March 6, 2024
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[Photo] EWU knocked off at home by Weber State 90-84

By C.J. Luce, Reporter
February 27, 2024
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[Photo] Eastern Washington University staff unearths underutilized student resources on campus

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter
February 27, 2024
EWU Senior Hilary Baird poses with a piano in one of her favorite rooms to practice in, located in the EWU Music Building

[Photo] EWU student aims to make music accessible for people with disabilities like hers through enrollment in unique Master’s program

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
February 26, 2024
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[Photo] Police Beat: February 9th – February 22nd

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
February 26, 2024
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[Photo] New Eastern Washington University course shines light on the unrecognized history of queerness in America

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
February 20, 2024
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[Photo] Eastern Washington University’s Prairie Restoration in its third growing season

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
February 13, 2024
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[Photo] Get out the brooms: EWU basketball sweeps week

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
February 13, 2024
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[Photo] Police Beat: Jan. 30 – Feb. 8

By Cannon Barnett, News Editor
February 13, 2024
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[Photo] Renowned beatboxer took center stage at EWU’s Pence Union Building

By Kayla Dickson, Reporter
February 5, 2024
#25 Aaliyah Alexander

[Photo] Eagles survive up-and-down week

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter
February 5, 2024
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