The Easterner

The Easterner is Eastern Washington University's independent, student-run newspaper. We provide relevant news & information to the communities in & around EWU.

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The Carroll College Fighting Saints traveled from Montana to Cheney to play an exhibition game against the Eagles on Oct. 26.

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Reporter & photographer: Nic Cunningham

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Eastern Washington University’s defense held strong against nationally ranked Idaho on Saturday, Oct. 18. The Eagles beat the 24th-ranked Vandals 21-14.

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Reporter & photographer: Nic Cunningham

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Led by a dominant rushing attack, the Eastern Washington football team capped the university’s Homecoming week with a 35-27 victory over Portland State on Saturday, Oct. 4. 

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Reporter & photographer: Nic Cunningham

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Eastern Washington University’s athletic teams went road-tripping last week, competing in five events in four states.

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Reporter & photographer: Nic Cunningham

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The EWU Wrestling Club had a school year highlighted by an increase in participation and success in competition.

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Reporter & Photographer: Nic Cunningham

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Fire Alarm/Steam Leak – May 7
A boiler in the mechanical room of Cheney Hall released hot steam, causing the building’s fire alarm to go off.

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Reporter: Nic Cunningham
Photographer: Jillian Strother

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Through a bright Saturday morning, Eastern Washington University was the epicenter of color and extravagance: fantastical swishing dresses, half-hidden elf ears against the glittering…

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Reporter: Siera McGinnis
Photographer: Jack Von Amburg

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On April 25, the winners of the Associated Students of Eastern Washington University general election were announced.

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Reporter: Nic Cunningham
Photographer: Jillian Strother

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Spring Quarter, 2025: lush, bright leaves begin to dot EWU’s campus, second only to welcoming, warm blooming flowers.

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📝Reporter: Siera McGinnis
📷Photographer: Jillian Strother

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On Sunday, April 20 around 5 p.m. a house neighboring the Alpha Xi Delta sorority house caught fire, then spread to the sorority.

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📷Reporter: Carly King
📷Photographer: Jillian Strother

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Even though he considers himself well read in history, Eastern graduate Tim Harrington was not aware of the effects the Hanford site is having on people to this day.

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📝Reporter: Carly King
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It is with a heavy heart that I write this letter—not out of anger, but from a deep sense of disappointment and sorrow.

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📃Letter By: Dr. Daryl Traylor, Lecturer, Master of Public Health Program
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EWU’s campus hosts semi-consistent renovations, with the just-finished upgrade of the Interdisciplinary Science Center.

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📝Reporter: Siera McGinnis
📷Photographer: Emily Powers

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Commercial Burglary – March 18

At 10:00 a.m., an Eastern Washington University employee reported that gasoline had been stolen from a campus vehicle.

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📝Reporter: Sebastian Whiz-Smartlowit
📷Photographer: Jillian Strother

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In the team’s final stretch of home games, Eastern Washington women’s tennis split their two matches.

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📷Reporter & 📷Photographer: Nic Cunningham

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Eastern Washington University is one of 60 U.S. universities under investigation by the federal government following a report of antisemitism on campus.

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📝Reporter: Carly King
📷Photojournalist: Jillian Strother

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Eastern Washington evened the doubles matches at one win apiece after junior Arshjot Bhatti and senior Drew Dillon beat WSU graduate students Jordan Coutinho and Liam Day 6-3.

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📝Reporter & 📷Photographer: Nic Cunningham

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Earlier this year, the Trump Administration undid protections for undocumented individuals.
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📝Reporter: Cannon Barnett
📝Reporter: Carly King
📷Photojournalist: Jillian Strother

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Lisa Bilich, a professor in Eastern Washington University’s Dental Hygiene program, calls the clinic she works at a “safety net for the community."
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📷Photojournalist: Jillian Strother