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, December 24, 1920

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

This issue contains articles on President Noah D. Showalter's address to the student body on "the crisis of national education" concerning unequal access to education, the Normal School's basketball victory over the Spokane YMCA, a charitable effort to raise money for the hungry, and a concert by Josephine Martino. The issue also includes a list of Honor Roll students.
State Normal School Journal, January 14, 1921

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

This issue contains an article about the Washington state's new education code that calls for unelected superintendents appointed by a board and a new funding scheme to provide greater support at the county level, the upcoming Spokane Conference basketball season, the Normal School's basketball victory over Gonzaga, the Campfire Girls, and Western Kentucky State Normal schools methods for training teachers.
State Normal School Journal, January 21, 1921

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

This issue contains articles about Professor Merriman's course on social principles at Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane, the basketball team's trip to various locations in central and western Washington, a local art project by Bertha Most, and European relief efforts including an effort by the Ellen H. Richards Club's pledge to the Home Economics department at Constantinople College.
State Normal School Journal, January 28, 1921

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

This issue contains articles about Homecoming, the Normal School's men's basketball victory over Spokane University, the annual circus and minstrel show, a fundraising banquets for the Normal School, an address by William S. Lewis of the Eastern Washington Historical Society on Cheney history, and the Normal School's women's basketball victory over Spokane University.
State Normal School Journal, February 4, 1921

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

This issue contains an article by Ralph E. Tieje about underprivileged neighborhoods (i.e., slums) in New York, as well as articles about the men's basketball trip to central and western Washington, the upcoming women's basketball schedule, a pen pal project between fourth graders in the Training school and a school in Hong Kong, and the activities of the debate team, which includes selecting a name for the Normal School's athletic teams.
State Normal School Journal, February 11, 1921

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

This issue contains articles about a Klickitat County club for Normal School graduates, an upcoming boys' conference on campus, the men's basketball victory over Spokane College, a call by United States Food Administration head Herbert Hoover to have libraries provide information about global hunger, rural hunger, and an article by T.E. Geraghty of Gonzaga University about using time wisely.
State Normal School Journal, February 18, 1921

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

This issue contains articles about the death of Nellie G. Sutton, the wife of Senator W. J. Sutton, Victories by the Normal School men's basketball team, a concert by Washington State College musicians, Senior B stunt day, a desire for a universal graphic language, and a study by Professor Merriman testing the intelligence of thirty pairs of twins.
State Normal School Journal, February 25, 1921

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

This issue contains articles about Homecoming, the Normal School's women's basketball victory over Spokane University, the protested game between the men's team and Spokane University, two lectures by Dr. Edward T. Devine about American ideals, deviance amongst boys, and a Homecoming performance of the Mikado.
State Normal School Journal, March 4, 1921

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

This issue contains articles about the Normal School's basketball defeat to Spokane University, the women's basketball victory over Spokane College, a hygiene lecture by Dr. Greenough of the Anti-Tuberculosis League, manual and industrial arts, and the Dramatic Club's trip to Bellingham.
State Normal School Journal, March 11, 1921

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

This issue contains articles about Cheney High School's victory in a basketball tournament held at the Normal School, students graduating in the mid-winter quarter, the Normal School's state men's normal school basketball championship, Senior class day exercises, and an article by Bertha Hindman about the importance of proper clothing to children's health.
State Normal School Journal, March 18, 1921

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

This issue contains articles about the Normal School's men's basketball championship in the Spokane Valley Intercollegiate Conference, the women's basketball victory over Spokane University, a thirty year anniversary celebration for President and Mrs. Showalter, a lecture by President Mayne of Grinnell College about international relations, and an article by Esther Gingrich about the importance to teacher's on using their recreation time wisely.
State Normal School Journal, March 25, 1921

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

This issue contains articles about the Normal School women's basketball team's undefeated season, a lecture by President Cotton of the state normal school in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, a series of poems in a section titled "Monkey Shines," and an article by Pearl Spragg on interior decor at rural schools.
State Normal School Journal, April 15, 1921

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

This issue contains articles on a lecture by President Colegrove of Iowa University, a lecture on "Tolerance and Intolerance" by Dr. Prosser of Dunwoodie Institute, a basketball game between third years and faculty, parents-teachers' associations, and an introduction by the Apache Club, which is dedicated to preserving "the ideals and traditions of Cheney Normal." The issue also contains a list of students on the Honor Roll.
State Normal School Journal, April 22, 1921

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

This issue contains articles about aid to China, the importance of medical inspections for school children by Grace Cunningham, the election of YWCA officers, and a banquet for the women's basketball time.
State Normal School Journal, April 29, 1921

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

This issue contains articles about dance performances by Normal School students inspired by the months of the year, a lecture on manufacturing by C.P. Bishop, a press convention in Cheney, the Sutton Oratorical contest, the Normal School's baseball defeat to Spokane University, a performance by the Apache Club, and an article on schoolhouse cleanliness, by Beaulah Hittle.
State Normal School Journal, May 6, 1921

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

This issue contains articles about the Normal loan fund to provide financial assistance to students, an invitation to alumni by President Noah D. Showalter to attend the special association meeting and award of life diplomas, summer session instructors, school taxation, and the reception of the new Washington state education code by educators in other parts of the United States. The issue also contains a list of spring quarter graduates and applicants for life diplomas.
State Normal School Journal, May 13, 1921

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

This issue contains articles about a lecture by a Boston editor named Dr. Winship, a lecture on current problems by President Noah D. Showalter, a student conference at Seabeck, Washington from August 29-September 6, the upcoming May Festival, the importance of play and playgrounds for school children, and the award of "W" sweaters to the women's basketball team.
State Normal School Journal, May 20, 1921

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

This issue contains articles on the May Day festival, handwork, a talk by members of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), and a story by Martha Mallory titled "To Live is to Work".
State Normal School Journal, May 27, 1921

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

This issue is a special issued titled "Senior Class Number" and is dedicated to Dr. Ralph E. Tieje and Dean Marian L. Peek. It contains characteristics of the many seniors, a timeline for the 1920-1921 school year, updates on the Dramatic Club, YWCA, and Ellen H. Richards Club, and the award of the Allison trophy to the Normal School debate club.
State Normal School Journal, June 10, 1921

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

This issue contains articles about an upcoming initiative to make the new Washington state education code law, prizes for the Sutton Oratorical Contest, enrollment of college graduates to the Normal School, increases to the summer faculty, school finance, commencement exercises, requests of student loans, and placement of recent graduates.
State Normal School Journal, June 17, 1921

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

This issue contains articles about Normal School enrollment, new campus rules and regulations, a story by Mildred Hanson titled "Out of the Night," and salaries in Lincoln County.
State Normal School Journal, June 24, 1921

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

This issue contains articles about the organization of students by county and a visit by county superintendents, a list of requests by students to the faculty, applicants for third-year diplomas, the election of Victor Smith as Associated Students president, the potential development of stronger traditions as the Normal School becomes a four year college, upcoming tuition increases, and promoting schools to community members.
State Normal School Journal, July 1, 1921

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

This issue contains articles about a fishing trip by Normal School faculty members, an alumni working at the United States Naval Station in Tutuila, Samoa, changes to high school curriculum adopted by the Washington State Board of Education, international students in Cheney, an homage to the Inland Northwest by A.C. Roberts, and the election of county school officials.
State Normal School Journal, July 8, 1921

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

This issue contains articles about the first class to complete a four-year course at the Normal School, classes on mental testing to be held at Eastern State Hospital, and a proposal for a junior high school in Cheney.
State Normal School Journal, July 15, 1921

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

This issue contains articles about an egg and hot dog dinner for visiting county superintendents, the Normal School's Silver Cup tennis championship, new members to the Dramatic Club, the National Education Associations endorsement of Washington state's education code, and a report from a conference for high schoolers in Seabeck, Washington by Marian L. Peek.