Student Newspapers

The Eastern Washington University student newspaper was first published in the fall of 1916 as the State Normal School Journal. The paper initially covered events on campus, placement of graduates in eastern Washington counties, and letters from alumni sharing about their experiences in the classroom. From 1917-1919, many of the articles are dedicated to the World War I war effort and former students serving abroad. The publication went through a number of name changes as the school became the Eastern Washington College of Education in 1937. In 1951, the paper was renamed the Easterner. The Easterner and its predecessor, the Journal, are weekly publications.

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State Normal School Journal, May 16, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue includes articles about the May Day festival, a high school track meet held at the Normal School, the baseball season, the upcoming publication of the school yearbook, a music course to be offered in summer quarter, courses offered during summer, and the budget for spring and summer quarters.
State Normal School Journal, May 23, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue includes articles about the candidates for graduation in spring, the May Day festival, the completion of the school yearbook, the baseball season, a student production of The O'Maras at the May Day festival, the annual alumni reunion, a booster event, the conclusion of an article about the role of the United States in securing world peace, the adoption of the Press Club constitution and by-laws.
State Normal School Journal, June 6, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue includes articles about the commencement speech by Washington State College president E.O. Holland, the commencement exercises, the men's track season, and the Associated Students constitution and by-laws.
State Normal School Journal, June 13, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue includes articles about the Annual County Superintendents' Day meeting at the Normal School, the publication of J. Orin Oliphant's history of the Normal School, summer courses led by Lewis and Clark High School physical education director W. Hal Orion, the campus movie schedule for the summer, Sunday supper services at Monroe Hall, and the facilities at the Normal School.
State Normal School Journal, June 20, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue includes articles about the upcoming County Superintendents' Day activities at the Normal School, the election of Robert Hungate as Associated Students president, an address by Dr. Edward T. Devine on foreign policy, and a lecture by Ralph E. Tieje on literature and geography.
State Normal School Journal, June 27, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue includes articles on the election of summer quarter student officers, the Sutton Hall open house, the annual conference of county superintendents, and an assembly for women lead by Dean Spaeth.
State Normal School Journal, July 11, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue includes articles on a lecture by superintendent of public instruction Josephine Corliss Preston on current the new retirement act, a lecture by Spokane city superintendent O.C. Pratt titled "The Modern Mainspring," an address by University of Arkansas dean J.R. Jewell on education methods, the school dance, Yep Kanum summer activities, the establishment of the Women's Athletic Committee, instructor Elizabeth Martin's talk on geography instruction, and extension instructor R.F. Hawks report on vocational education.
State Normal School Journal, July 18, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue includes articles on the students applying for diplomas, a picnic on the part of Journal staff at Fish Lake, a proposed amendment to the Associated Student constitution to increase fees, a summary of movies screened in the Rotunda, the establishment of the LaFollette Club, a speech by Clarence Jayne in favor of the amendment to the student constitution, and the budget for spring 1924.
State Normal School Journal, July 25, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue includes articles about a mock political convention put on by the Men's assembly, women's baseball turnout, the junior picnic at Fish Lake, J. Orin Oliphant's history of the Normal School, the new Cheney well, Cecil Morgan's winning essay on national defense, and the all-school party.
State Normal School Journal, August 1, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue includes articles about Senior A Sneak Day, students competing for the Martin Oratorical prize, a talk by Representative Sam B. Hill on the House of Representatives, a student vaudeville performance, a picnic at Fish Lake for students from Davenport, a talk by Seattle Mountaineer Club member J.T. Hazard, an exhibit by the Colonial Art Company of Oklahoma, a presentation of rare books to the Normal School library by University of Washington professor Edmond S. Meany, and a talk from Near East Relief Committee of representative Mrs. Patterson on the problems of that region.
State Normal School Journal, August 13, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue includes The Arrow, a special issue dedicated to the senior class, articles about commencement exercises, the placement of graduates at schools or colleges, a dress making and millinery exhibit on campus, the budget for fall 1924, a talk about goiters by Spokane doctor Andres, and portraits of the senior class.
State Normal School Journal, September 26, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue of the Normal School Journal contains articles about enrollment, Associated Students nominations, football turnout, revisions to the Associated Students constitution, and new faculty. NOTE PAGES 2-3 ARE MISSING
State Normal School Journal, October 03, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue of the Normal School Journal contains articles about the football defeat to Gonzaga University, Associated Students officers, yell leader tryouts, the burial of Mrs. Showalter in Moscow, Whitman county students enrolled at the school, church receptions for students, and the various clubs on campus.
State Normal School Journal, October 10, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue of the Normal School Journal contains articles about Homecoming, yell leaders Robert Osborne and Lawrence White, the football game against the College of Idaho, YWCA elections, a club for off campus girls called the Hornet's Nest, a campus talk on the Panama Canal Zone, and an upcoming program on Russian artists.
State Normal School Journal, October 17, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue of the Normal School Journal contains articles about Hello Week, Homecoming, football scores, Women's League officers, dance rules, and a program of Russian Music held as part of the Lyceum.
State Normal School Journal, October 24, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue of the Normal School Journal contains articles about a student excursion to Liberty Lake, an organ recital by Clarence Eddy, pep songs, Homecoming, surprise greeting calls made by the YWCA, football scores, math tests at the Training School, and impact of making the Normal School a degree-granting institution.
State Normal School Journal, October 31, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue of the Normal School Journal contains articles about Homecoming, an upcoming debate contest against the other state normal schools, the football victory over Ellensburg Normal, the purchase of athletic equipment, activities of the Active Dramatic Club, and declining population in eastern Washington vis-a-vis growth in western Washington.
State Normal School Journal, November 7, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue of the Normal School Journal contains articles about the football victory over Whitworth, a mimeographed book on the growth of Normal School campus, a style show hosted by the Women's League, an Associated Students amendment to raise student fees, a lecture by Reverend Charles McHarness on his world travels, and new proposals on geography curriculum by Elizabeth Martin.
State Normal School Journal, November 14, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue of the Normal School Journal contains articles about a lecture on Armistice Day by Reverend Joel Harper, enrollment, planning for an informal dance, football scores, and 19th century newspapers donated to the Northwest Collection by W.B. Webb.
State Normal School Journal, November 21, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue of the Normal School Journal contains articles about the upcoming football game against Bellingham Normal, winter quarter registration, a student production of Kempie, the Associated Students vote against a raise in student fees, an automobile maintenance class to be offered winter quarter, and the informal dance.
State Normal School Journal, December 5, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue of the Normal School Journal contains articles about the upcoming performance of the Messiah, the reorganization of the Normal School band, the football defeat to Bellingham Normal, fall quarter graduates, the Associated Students passing of the increase in student fees, Thanksgiving activities, and the Manual Arts Special.
State Normal School Journal, December 12, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue of the Normal School Journal contains articles about the football season, fall quarter graduates, the upcoming basketball season, a point system for women athletes seeking a letter, and the Senior A class will.
State Normal School Journal, December 19, 1924

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue of the Normal Scholl Journal contains articles about plans for an upcoming basketball tournament, nominations for Associated Students elections, an explanation of x-rays in the 6A Hygiene class, and a pending education bill in the United States Congress.
State Normal School Journal, January 9, 1925

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue of the Normal School Journal contains articles about the basketball season, students with perfect grades in the fall quarter, the election of Don Webster as Associated Students president, and the upcoming debate competition between the Washington normal schools.
State Normal School Journal, January 15, 1925

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.

This issue of the Normal School Journal contains articles about the Yep Kanum Club, the basketball season, new members of the YWCA, the start of the new auto mechanics class, enrollment growth, and a student production of You and I. The paper also contains a piece by the Associated Students president to the student body.