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, June 26, 1919

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

This issue includes articles about the death of Governor Ernest Lister, a series of lectures on literature by Dr. Richard E. Burton, a cafeteria near the Normal School run by Louise Anderson and Mrs. Hinch, and the election of officers for county groups on college.
State Normal School Journal, July 03, 1919

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

This issue includes articles about a violin performance by Leonardo Brill and plans by household management students on the design of kitchens. The issue also contains a letter by Harold Kennedy about his transatlantic journey on the U.S.S. Wilhelmina and a poem titled A "Normal" Sermon in Song.
State Normal School Journal, July 10, 1919

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

This issue includes articles about the formation of a young boys group called the Cheney Boy Pioneers, a recital by Mr. Cline and Mr. Farnham, and Ruth Newton's award winning kitchen plan, which includes a copy of Newton's diagram. The issue also contains a letter by Orin Oliphant from France.
State Normal School Journal, July 17, 1919

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

This issue includes articles about a student production of Believe Me, Xantippe, an upcoming exhibit by the Manual Arts Department, a visit by champion typer George L. Hossfeld, and a memorial to instructor J. Werner Hoppe. The issue also contains a poem titled To an Assorted Bouquet by E.H.S.
State Normal School Journal, July 24, 1919

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

This issue includes articles about the Normal School picnic and stunt-fest, a student production of Believe Me, Xantippe, an upcoming Glee Club concert, and a conference of Washington county superintendents in Cheney.
State Normal School Journal, July 31, 1919

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

This issue includes articles about lectures by Dr. Harry Huntington Powers of the Bureau of University Travel and Dr. alan Abbott of Teachers' College, Columbia, tennis playoffs, a letter from Agnes Clare Yutzey from Germany, and a "hard times" party on campus.
State Normal School Journal, August 7, 1919

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

This issue includes articles about a yearly campus tradition involving a student dressed up as Sacajawea called the Passing of the Arrow, commencement, a summary of the year at the Normal School, and the senior class production of H.M.S. Pinafore. The issue also contains a class photograph of the senior class and a class roll.
State Normal School Journal, October 2, 1919

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

This issue includes articles about a regular teacher's symposium in Walla Walla called the Walla Walla institute, an upcoming concert by Francesca Zarad of the Chicago Grand Opera, the YWCA meeting, and the Yep Kanum Club meeting. The members of the honor roll are also listed.
State Normal School Journal, October 9, 1919

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

This issue includes articles about a concert by Francesca Zarad of the Chicago Grand Opera, the first election by the Associated Students, an editorial in favor of reinstating play hour, and an article about a new hire by the commerce department named Mr. Haessler
State Normal School Journal, October 16, 1919

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

This issue includes articles about the Harvest Home festival to be held at the Congregational church, a debate on the merits of the League of Nations by Ceylon Kingston and Ralph Tieje, Theodore Roosevelt Day, and opportunities to create cottage cheese from skim milk that would otherwise be wasted.
State Normal School Journal, October 23, 1919

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

This issue includes articles about the formation of the Cheney American Legion post, Admission Day to commemorate Washington's statehood, Curtis Merriman's award from Stanford University, the turnout for the football team, and the Veraquas Literary Society.
State Normal School Journal, October 30, 1919

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

This issue includes articles about attempts by the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee to add amendments to the League of Nations charter by J. Orin Oliphant, a Lyceum course by Josephine Fitzgerald on new reading methods, the Red Cross, and the Yep Kanum Club hike to Spokane that includes a club hiking song.
State Normal School Journal, November 6, 1919

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

This issue includes articles about extension department head J.W. Hodge and his new appointment as deputy county superintendent for Spokane County, an athletic performance by the male students of Cheney Normal School, and an upcoming student production of Under Cover.
State Normal School Journal, November 13, 1919

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

This issue includes articles about that start of basketball practice, the Washington Education Association Convention, celebrations for Admission and Armistice Day, and a recital by local musicians Mr. and Mrs. Louis Des Voignes.
State Normal School Journal, November 20, 1919

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

This issue includes articles on a training school pageant on pioneers and Native Americans, an Armistice / Admission Day address by Governor Louis F. Hart, a student production of Under Cover, the death of mathematics instructor Major A.L. Briggs, a home economics exhibit, a circus in Monroe Hall, and a performance in Pendleton, Oregon by contralto Mary Wylie.
State Normal School Journal, November 27, 1919

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

This issue includes articles about the memorial service for mathematics instructor Major A.L. Briggs, the first basketball game of the season, and a concert from an alto named Brill.
State Normal School Journal, December 4, 1919

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

This issue includes articles about graduating seniors including a listing of 7 graduating students and a piece titled What It Means to be a Senior. The issue also includes information about the second meeting of the Ellen H. Richards Club and a story about a very busy day titled Blue Monday.
State Normal School Journal, December 11, 1919

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

This issue includes articles about the upcoming men's basketball season, a dinner hosted by the Ellen H. Richards Club, the Normal School's training course, a letter from the Whitman County Teachers' Institute, and a compilation of student suggestions for Normal School instruction.
State Normal School Journal, January 15, 1920

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

This issue includes articles about a Lyceum concert by the Sam Lewis Company, a Cheney High School production of Charley's Aunt, the new extension school head Josephine Fitzgerald, the Junior Prom, a listing of honor roll members, and news from the home economics department.
State Normal School Journal, January 22, 1920

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

This issue includes articles about an address by Reverend J. W. Caughlin titled The Three Basic Essentials to Success, a men's basketball victory over Spokane University, a report from the Student Volunteer Convention in Des Moines, a talk by Dr. Liberty H. Bailey on industrial problems (e.g., poor wages and work conditions), and news from the home economics department.
State Normal School Journal, January 29, 1920

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

This issue includes articles about the Washington State Conference for Social Welfare, the initiation and installation of drama club officers, the National Council of State Normal School Heads in Cleveland, Ohio, a basketball victory over Spokane College, and Ralph E. Tieje's address on Robert E. Lee.
State Normal School Journal, February 5, 1920

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

This issue includes articles about a book on etiquette during the Han dynasty in China, a lecture by Dr. Henry E. Jackson, an upcoming convention at the Normal School about standardizing teacher salaries, and new courses in home economics.
State Normal School Journal, February 12, 1920

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

This issue includes a whimsical insert titled The Arrow, volume 1, issue 1 that includes pieces titled Murmurs from the Pines, The Wampum Belt, and Sparks from the Arrowheads. The main issue includes articles about the Juniors' basketball victory over the Seniors, a lecture by an American missionary named Miss Morrow who served in India, praise for Josephine Fitzgerald's work in Lind, Washington, and a membership campaign by the Ellen H. Richards Club. This issue also includes a poem titled The Better Way, by Susan Coolidge.
State Normal School Journal, February 19, 1920

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

This issue includes articles about a lecture by Dr. Anna Warner about her time in Russia, a convention for superintendents held in Cheney, a survey about geography instruction in Western normal schools, a lecture by Blanche Stevens about how different cultures describe color, Charles Bird's account of Native Americans in Glacier Park, and a continuation of an article printed on February 5 about etiquette in Han Dynasty China.
State Normal School Journal, February 26, 1920

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

This issue includes articles about an address by State Senator Phipps about an increased interest in Theodore Roosevelt and his political philosophy, a campaign lead by President Noah Showalter to recruit students to become teachers, the upcoming Glee Club concert, and a lecture titled Training for Democracy by Dr. Benefiel.