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, February 07, 1918

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

This includes articles about a performance by Wallace Bruce Amsbury, a pottery exhibit on campus the Normal School's basketball victory over Spokane College, and the formation of the Spokane County Teachers' Association.
State Normal School Journal, February 14, 1918

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

This includes a letter from an American soldier serving with the British Expeditionary Forces, an essay about the symbolism of the Roman goddesses Venus and Minerva, and a story by Mildred Drummond titled "A Faded Silk Fan".
State Normal School Journal, February 21, 1918

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

This includes an excerpt from a letter by National Education Association president Mary C. C. Bradford, a letter from Camp Lewis by alumni R. Roos, articles about the student church and a book titled Mademoiselle, Miss.
State Normal School Journal, February 28, 1918

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

This includes articles about Honor Roll students, the YMCA, a book titled Personality: How to Build It, and an essay by Frank Crane titled "Why You Go to School."
State Normal School Journal, March 07, 1918

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

This includes a letter by J. Orin Oliphant from his army camp in Florida, a series of lectures by Ann Y. Reed, an article about the official war census of Spokane County, and a special alumnus section.
State Normal School Journal, March 14, 1918

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

This includes articles about financial pledges by the Normal School to the YMCA, the status of the service flag, a book titled The Born Mouse, and table manners.
State Normal School Journal, March 21, 1918

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

This includes articles about a piano recital by Arthur Frazer, Potato Week, a letters from Camp Lewis by George J. Engel and James A. Lybecker, the unexpected death of student Frances Caufield, and farcical rules for one of the residence halls.
State Normal School Journal, March 28, 1918

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

This includes articles about Daylight Savings, a book drive for soldiers serving in World War I, the challenges of living with roommates, and number games for children.
State Normal School Journal, April 11, 1918

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

This includes a letter by alumni Glen McClure about his service in France, an article titled "Food Camouflage" about stretching meat, and the recent popularization of the word "camouflage."
State Normal School Journal, April 18, 1918

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

This includes articles about important characteristics of a teacher, grades for a psychology course, an editorial voicing support for American involvement in World War I, and a farcical article comparing Monroe Hall to a military fort.
State Normal School Journal, April 25, 1918

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

This includes articles about a lecture by David Starr Jordan titled "Why the War Continues," a community gathering at the Willis School, rural life conferences to be held in April and May, a hike by the Yep Kanums to Rock Falls, a letter by soldier and alumni Leslie G. Crawford about French customs, and a letter about home economics by Mary C. Pickett writing for The Steward.
State Normal School Journal, May 02, 1918

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

This includes articles about conservation by Adolphe Meyer writing for The Steward, a recipe card catalog, thrift, and a letter by an alumni named John C. Lilienthal stationed in Waco, Texas.
State Normal School Journal, May 9, 1918

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

This includes articles about the May Day festival, an address by University of Montana president Edward O. Sisson, the Rural Life Conference in Spokane, a comparison between German and American schools, and letters from alumni serving during World War I.
State Normal School Journal, May 16, 1918

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

This includes articles about the value of education to humanity and democracy by N.E. Hinch, a greeting to alumni by president Showalter, Takaji "Mark" Sugimoto, the May Day festival, and a message from the president of Alumni Association.
State Normal School Journal, May 23, 1918

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

This includes articles about alumni serving in World War I, the annual student art exhibit, a production of a comedy titled "Mice and Men," and a history of pins by home economics instructor Nellie J. Pierce.
State Normal School Journal, June 13, 1918

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

This includes articles about summer session, lyrics by president Showalter titled "Men of Freedom," the addition of the commercial department to provide instruction on business skills, and a letter from Camp Johnston in Florida from alumni James Orin Oliphant.
State Normal School Journal, June 20, 1918

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

This includes articles about lectures on war at a rural conference, the role of the home economics department in hosting attendees to the rural conference in Spokane, Flag Day festivities, and a letter from an alumna about her teaching experience.
State Normal School Journal, June 27, 1918

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

This includes articles about War Savings Stamps Day, a lecture on the challenges of teaching during a time of war, and a Turkish music program.
State Normal School Journal, July 11, 1918

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

This includes articles about a visit by Washington State College president E.O. Holland, a lecture by Captain Powell, a British officer who fought in World War I, and a school picnic.
State Normal School Journal, July 18, 1918

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

This includes articles about contemporary American poets, a home service course taught by Anna Y. Reed, an editorial against compulsory military training, and a letter from an alumni soldier in France named John D. Youngman.
State Normal School Journal, July 25, 1918

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

This includes articles about eating less to support the war effort, a circus at Monroe Hall, the heroics of Italian soldiers in World War I, and attendance over the 1917-1918 academic year.
State Normal School Journal, August 1, 1918

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

This includes articles about summer school commencement, a description of the ideal female graduate as a composite of different graduating seniors, and a list of graduates.
State Normal School Journal, September 26, 1918

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

This includes articles about the newly formed business school, which was called the Commercial Department, letters from alumni serving in World War I, and movies to be screened at the Twilight theater.
State Normal School Journal,, October 03, 1918

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

This includes articles about how to avoid the Spanish flu (Spanish influenza), letters from alumni serving in World War I, a bookstore employee named Mr. Yost who is to serve as part of the YMCA's war effort, and the organization of two new clubs, the Campfire Club and the Hobby Club.
State Normal School Journal, October 10, 1918

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

This includes articles about a Liberty loan event exhibiting various weapons used in World War I, and a concert to benefit the Students' Loan Fund.