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As EWU administrators consider how to best move forward with university athletics, they follow in the footsteps of other colleges and universities nationwide who have contended with similar financial difficulties, albeit within the context of their own institution's history and circumstances.

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Sat., April 10, 2021

The Eastern Washington Eagles and the Central Washington Wildcats warm up before the EWU/CWU game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Roos Field at Eastern Washington University in Cheney. The Eagles beat the Wildcats 58-13.

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Roos Field, the football venue of Eastern Washington University Eagles, shown in 2017.

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Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Gunner Talkington (15) during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. EWU won the game 62-10.

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EWU fans cheer for their team during the first half of a college football game on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles running back Justice Jackson (37) runs the ball during the second half of a college football game on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. EWU won the game 62-10.

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EWU brings down North Dakota State Bison quarterback Easton Stick (12) during the second half of the 2018 FCS Championship game on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX. North Dakota State won the game 38-24.

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Eastern quarterback Vernon Adams (3) is congratulated by backup quarterback Jordan West (14) after defeating Montana during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAAA Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs on Saturday, Dec 6, 2014, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. EWU won the game 37-20.

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After scoring a third quarter touchdown, wide receiver Brandon Kaufman celebrates with end zone fans Friday, Dec. 17, 2010 during the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs on Roos Field at the EWU campus in Cheney, Wash. Kaufman scored on a 76 yard pass from Bo Levi Mitchell.

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The Eastern Eagles and their fans crowd the into the lobby during a rally at River Park Square, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, for the Eastern Washington University Eagles to celebrate their January 7 FCS football championship in Frisco, Texas. At the microphone at upper right is EWU president Dr. Rodolfo Arevalo.

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EWU's Taiwan Jones 22), far right, gets doused with the water used to soak the coaches at the end of the National Championship game against Delaware in Frisco, Texas, Friday January 7, 2010.

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Eastern Washington University head football coach, Beau Baldwin celebrates with his team after an overtime victory over North Dakota State, Saturday Dec. 11, 2010, in Cheney, Wash.

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Cheerleaders run with EWU flags after one of many scores during the EWU/CWU game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Roos Field at Eastern Washington University in Cheney. The Eagles beat the Wildcats 58-13.

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The EWU Eagles play on the red turf at Roos Field, shown Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.

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Fans of Eastern Washington University celebrate a fourth quarter lead-changing touchdown in an FCS quarterfinal game against UC Davis at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. on Dec. 8, 2018. The Eagles beat the Aggies 34-29.

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The EWU Eagles play on the red turf at Roos Field, shown Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.

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