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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Easterner, Vol. 33, No. 21, April 1, 1982

Associated Students of Eastern Washington University

This farcical April Fool's issue of the Easterner contains fake news about the closure of campus and other satirical articles.
Easterner, Vol. 33, No. 22, April 8, 1982

Associated Students of Eastern Washington University

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about Gerald Ford's Founders Day address, the use of wheel-locks (parking boots) by Campus Police, a new University Mace, the organ in Showalter Hall, the Mary Shields Wilson Medallion award, and open letter to the student body by President George Frederickson, a brief history of Eastern, the Red Reese Affair, Eastern's sports history, a new cable network called Campus Entertainment Network, football coach Dick Zornes, the women's tennis season, baseball, and track.
Easterner, Vol. 33, No. 23, April 15, 1982

Associated Students of Eastern Washington University

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about Gerald Ford's Founders Day speech to commemorate Eastern's 100-year anniversary, the budget cut, centennial celebration planning, Golden Grads, Ground Zero week, Eastern runners competing in Bloomsday, track athlete Ed Dotter, a baseball home stand, tennis, track, and the Women's Center.
Easterner, Vol. 33, No. 24, April 22, 1982

Associated Students of Eastern Washington University

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about a new merit pay plan, inconsistencies regarding the use of funds by the Student Health Center, the Falkland Islands conflict, Cinco de Mayo events on campus, the success of the women's tennis team, track, baseball, golf, collegiate dart thrower Stephen "Bear" Davis, and the softball season.
Easterner, Vol. 33, No. 25, April 29, 1982

Associated Students of Eastern Washington University

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about potential layoffs, potential cuts to the GI Bill, the Associated Students (ASEWU) plan to join the Washington Student lobby, delays in the upgrade to KEWC's broadcast power due to the budget, students worried about losing Social Security benefits, the reinstatement of geology professor Charles Walker, Chicano studies events on campus, Ground Zero Week, basketball coach Jerry Krause's one-year leave, baseball, golf, women's tennis, a course called Basic Rock Climbing, and novelist Terry Davis.
Easterner, Vol. 33, No. 26, May 6, 1982

Associated Students of Eastern Washington University

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about the adjournment of the faculty senate in response to the Board of Trustee's merit pay decision, a decision to end the no credit grade, public television stations looking to more support from advertisers, International Students Week, a panel held by the Women's Center on the participation of women of color in the women's movement, a performance by singer Neil Wilson, track athlete Cathy Davis, softball, the Pelleur track meet, baseball, and women's tennis.
Easterner, Vol. 33, No. 27, May 13, 1982

Associated Students of Eastern Washington University

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about Associated Students (ASEWU) deliberations about whether to hold Mayfest, commencement speaker former United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim, allegations of drunkenness against professor Alvie Shaw, Black Awareness Week speaker Frances Scott, a faculty protest against the Board of Trustees over differences on merit pay, Kettering Foundation intern Brenda Ray, baseball, softball, track, and history professor J. William Youngs.
Easterner, Vol. 33, No. 28, May 20, 1982

Associated Students of Eastern Washington University

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about allegations of sexual assault against Associated Students (ASEWU) president John Hawkins, graduating seniors, a Washington state drunk driving bill, increases in student pay, a deliberation over the construction of a campus clock tower, delays of payments by banks to the Financial Aid Office, Recreation Club intramurals, inductees to the Eastern honor society, the Gary Abernathy Memorial Print Collection, baseball, track, and a campus blood drive.
Easterner, Vol. 33, No. 29, May 27, 1982

Associated Students of Eastern Washington University

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about the firing of forty staff members, the cost of a proposed expansion to the Pence Union Building (PUB), a future tuition increase, Eastern's decision to end its subsidy to Cheney Day Care Center, the Center for Extended Learning, intramural softball, the establishment of a political science honorary (NuGamma Chapter of Psi Sigma Alpha), the Guinness world record breaking tennis volleying performance, spring football practices, the softball team's performance in the AIAW tournament, and retired professor and woodworker Harold Stevens.
Easterner, Vol. 33, No. 30, June 3, 1982

Associated Students of Eastern Washington University

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about the resignation of Associated Students (ASEWU) president John Hawkins following sexual assault allegations, a Republican forum on campus, recipients of the Mary Shields Wilson medallion, the potential impact of a Title IX ruling on scholarships on Eastern's athletic program, the Coors Invitational, track athletes competing in national finals, and professors to be awarded the Trustee's Medal.
The Easterner, Vol. 34, No.1, September 23, 1982

Eastern Washington University. Associated Students

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about the rejection of EWU's bid to be part of the Big Sky Conference, alcohol enforcement on campus, ASEWU officers, and local dining options.
The Easterner, Vol. 34, No. 2, September 30, 1982

Eastern Washington University. Associated Students

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about a satellite television entertainment network Eastern will belong to, a student death, Palestine Liberation Organization supporters rally, and the cross country team going to Alaska.
The Easterner, Vol. 34, No. 3, October 7, 1982

Eastern Washington University. Associated Students

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about waiting for Board of Trustees decision over shared governance, The Washington Associated Student's Lobby and promotion of Homecoming activities.
The Easterner, Vol. 34, No. 4, October 14, 1982

Eastern Washington University. Associated Students

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about the ASB council protesting against how money will be used for the Spokane Center, Homecoming coronation, and the EWU Invitational
The Easterner, Vol. 34, No. 5, October 21, 1982

Eastern Washington University. Associated Students

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about women studies being incorporated, PUB team formed by ASEWU, pictures of Homecoming activities, and Homecoming royalty.
The Easterner, Vol. 34, No. 6, October 28, 1982

Eastern Washington University. Associated Students

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about work-study being jeopardized, Senator Guess speaking on education, Eagle Mall being considered, and volleyball team wins their first conference match.
The Easterner, Vol. 34, Special Edition, November 3, 1982

Eastern Washington University. Associated Students

This special edition of the Easterner contains articles about the new Spokane center, pictures of the building, and information about the PUB expansion.
The Easterner, Vol. 34, No. 7, November 4, 1982

Eastern Washington University. Associated Students

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about Ridesharing opportunities, ASEWU elections, men's cross country getting invited to the national meet in Minnesota, and the rifle team sweeping top spots at competition.
The Easterner, Vol. 34, No. 8, November 11, 1982

Eastern Washington University. Associated Students

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about ASEWU elections to re-run, solar power constructed on aquatics center, and the rifle and cross country teams aiming for top spots
The Easterner, Vol. 34, No. 9, November 18, 1982

Eastern Washington University. Associated Students

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about EWU interns being banned from student-teaching classrooms, men's cross country team become national champions, and dining health information.
The Easterner, Vol. 34, No. 10, December 2, 1982

Eastern Washington University. Associated Students

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about student teachers being reinstated, a proposal to make the ASEWU council paid positions, and the women's basketball team winning Utah State Thanksgiving tournament
The Easterner, Vol. 34, No. 11, January 13, 1983

Eastern Washington University. Associated Students

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about proposed laws on requiring registration for federal selective service before college, residential alcohol policy changes, and the opening of a new Washington Intercollegiate Student Legislature chapter for EWU.
The Easterner, Vol. 34, No. 12, January 20, 1983

Eastern Washington University. Associated Students

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about commendations by Dongguk University for EWU professors, the opening of a record store in the PUB, a campus talk by the Director of Urban Studies at Dartmouth, and dorms being abused
The Easterner, Vol. 34, No 13, January 27, 1983

Eastern Washington University. Associated Students

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about Idaho considering raising the drinking age to 21, and a campus appearance in April by Walter Mondale, former Vice-President.
The Easterner, Vol. 34, No. 14, February 3, 1983

Eastern Washington University. Associated Students

This issue of the Easterner contains articles about the health center possibly losing EWU medical contract, filing for ASEWU positions, and EWU now celebrates Black History Month.