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, October 10, 1916

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.
State Normal School Journal, October 17, 1916

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.
State Normal School Journal, October 24, 1916

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.
State Normal School Journal, October 31, 1916

State Normal School (Cheney, Wash.). Associated Students.
State Normal School Journal, November 07, 1916

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

This includes articles about Congressman Dill's opposition to America's involvement in World War I, the accomplishment of President Woodrow Wilson, a Halloween prank wishes to "prosecute," and Halloween festivities at Monroe Hall.
State Normal School Journal, November 14, 1916

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

This includes articles about Spokane County teachers from the State Normal School, J. Werner Hoppe's visit to Yakima area schools, President Wilson's re-election victory, a method for appreciating art, and Curtis Merriman, superintendent of the training school.
State Normal School Journal, November 21, 1916

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

This includes articles about Whitworth College's decision to boycott athletic events with the State Normal School due to the insulting treatment of female students at a recent football game in Cheney, the Maxfield Parish exhibit at the college, and a luncheon at Monroe Hall hosted by Miss Kirk.
State Normal School Journal, November 28, 1916

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

This includes articles about a ruling by the Washington state attorney general restricting the use of funds by schools, a report by Normal School graduate Anna Lundstrum about her work at Jerita in Whitman County, an article in praise of Marcus Whitman, and a study at the normal school on the aptitudes of students in grades 1-8 breaking them up into "normal pupils," "pupils above grade," and "retarded pupils."
State Normal School Journal, December 12, 1916

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

This includes articles about the appointment of G. L. Putnam as principal of Cheney High School and the subsequent chain reaction of principals moving to fill vacated positions, a Japanese art exhibit at the Normal School, teaching "defective" school children (by Mary Walsted), and Rhodes Scholars from the school.
State Normal School Journal, December 19, 1916

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

This includes articles about graduates teaching in Lincoln County, the virtues of liberalism, the history of science facilities at the school, the observation of Home Economics Day, and a vote by the academic council in favor of a summer session.
State Normal School Journal, January 09, 1917

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

This includes articles about a report by Whitman County superintendent of schools Daisy Busbey about the need for supervision in rural schools, some results from Busbey's report, and a request from the State Normal School in Ellensburg for funds to improve facilities.
State Normal School Journal, January 16, 1917

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

This issue contains articles about Governor Lister's opposition to the construction of a fourth normal school, Spokane superintendent Oliver Pratt's address to the graduating class, increasing the hours sschools are open, and Normal School graudates in Whitman County.
State Normal School Journal, January 23, 1917

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

This includes articles about a symposium on the philosophy of education, graduating students from Monroe Hall, and President Showalter's address to Normal School students on tardiness.
State Normal School Journal, January 30, 1917

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

This includes articles about a lecture by Dean Johnston on "General Culture," the honor system, and the role of education on improving one's use of leisure time.
State Normal School Journal, February 06, 1917

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

This includes articles about expectations of the appointment committee, Judge George D. Alden's address to the school, and the music department.
State Normal School Journal, February 13, 1917

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

This includes articles about grading, the Normal School curriculum, and Abraham Lincoln.
State Normal School Journal, February 22, 1917

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

This includes articles about a performance called Two of Us, the characteristics of a good teacher, and the Normal School's basketball victory over the Reardon Athletic Club.
State Normal School Journal, March 01, 1917

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

This includes articles about Virgil E. Dickson's letter to Curtis Merriman about his studies at Stanford, the new Normal School curriculum, George Washington, and the Normal School's victory over the Reardon Athletic Club.
State Normal School Journal, March 08, 1917

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

This includes articles about agricultural instruction at the Normal School, music instructor J. DeForest Cline's new composition, and the "Seven Wonders of Cheney Normal."
State Normal School Journal, March 15, 1917

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

This includes articles about the celebration surrounding President Showalter's securing of extra funds from the Washington state legislature, hot lunches in rural schools, and letters from the Honomakan public school in Hawaii.
State Normal School Journal, March 22, 1917

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

This includes articles about the importance of health education, the appointment committee's attempt to place graduates, and games for teaching fifth grade history.
State Normal School Journal, March 29, 1917

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

This includes articles about a banquet honoring President Showalter and legislators who supported increasing state appropriations to the Normal School, a paper on teaching mathematics, and Normal School graduates teaching in LaCrosse.
State Normal School Journal, April 12, 1917

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

This includes articles about a lecture on international law, the Washington Children's Home Finding Society, the importance of proper attire, and Glee Club member Vernon Henry, who died in an automobile accident.
State Normal School Journal, April 19, 1917

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

This includes articles about Margaret Evans Huntington's visits to European capitals, a talk by John Kendrick Bangs about his encounters with celebrities, and a fire at the Normal School café.
State Normal School Journal, April 26, 1917

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

This includes articles about the "Citizens' Day Exhibit" demonstrating work at the training school, a student production of "Mrs. Temple's Telegram," and a short story written by a seventh grader named Marion Kienholz.