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EMU football blown out by Army, 50-25

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Army’s triple-option offense took over in the second half Saturday afternoon against Eastern Michigan University in a 50-25 victory at Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y. EMU (1-5, 0-2 Mid-American Conference) lost its fifth consecutive game, letting up at least 42 points for the third consecutive week.


MAC honors Clarke

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For the second time in her career, Eastern Michigan University senior forward/midfielder Stephanie Clarke has been named Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the week.


Jones brings high energy to bear in volleyball

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Redshirt sophomore middle blocker Kelsey Jones is usually dancing when she comes out of the locker room before Eastern Michigan University volleyball games. The coaching staff and her teammates say Jones is high energy during the game, in practice and on the sidelines. If she isn’t playing, she’s cheering and creating positive energy for her teammates.


Soph. Grehan places first

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The Eastern Michigan University men’s golf team finished third, in a field of 17, at the Firestone Invitational, hosted by the University of Akron on Oct. 7-8. The women’s team finished tied for third, in a field of 16, at the Mid-American Conference Preview, at the Hawthorns Golf and Country Club, in Fishers, Ind. Oct 7-8.





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What's on Tap

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With all of the fall sports in full swing, now is the best to relieve all of your worries and check out what EMU Athletics has to offer this week. Here is the upcoming schedule:


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Cross-country teams finish top 20

The Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s cross-country teams were hoping for better finishes Friday at the 58th annual Notre Dame Invitational, but their experience will have to do for now.


EMU’s swim and diving teams hold intrasquad meet

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The Eastern Michigan University swimming and diving teams held an intrasquad meet in the Jones Natatorium Saturday to round out preseason training. The men’s white team won 140-114 while the women’s green team took a victory with a 136-121 score.


Western conquers Eastern in volleyball

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The Eastern Michigan University Eagles (11-7, 1-2 Mid-American Conference) faced the Western Michigan University Broncos (9-7, 2-1 MAC) Saturday night in Kalamazoo. Western Michigan defeated EMU three sets to one (23-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-22).


Eagles lose to NIU Huskies in 4 sets

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The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team (11-6, 1-1 MAC) lost to the Northern Illinois Huskies (9-7, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) in DeKalb, Ill. on Friday. The match was the first conference game for Northern Illinois at home this season. Northern Illinois beat EMU three sets to one (24-26, 25-21, 25-19, 25-21).


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Women's soccer extends winning streak to five games

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The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team continued its dominating start to conference play, beating Bowling Green State University 2-1 at Cochrane Field, extending EMU’s winning streak to five games. This win streak is the longest the team has had since 2001 (seven-game winning streak).



EMU football blown out by Buffalo, 42-14

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While making history in the process, the University at Buffalo Bulls dominated a struggling Eastern Michigan University Eagles defense for its first Mid-American Conference victory of the season this Saturday at UB Stadium. Since its inaugural meeting in 2001, the Bulls defeated EMU (1-4, 0-2 MAC) for the first time in program history with a 42-14 victory, which included an offensive showcase by UB (3-2, 1-0 MAC). The 28-point margin was the second largest win for the Bulls this year, falling short of a 29-point win it had against the University of Connecticut last week.


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Swimming teams have high expectations

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Expectations are high for both swimming and diving teams of Eastern Michigan University. The men’s team looks to bring home its 32nd Mid-American Conference title while the women’s squad hopes to add on to the undefeated season back in 2012-13, only with the goal of trying to do better than a fourth place finish in the championship meet.


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Tennis wins four road matches during weekend

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This past weekend, the Eastern Michigan University women’s tennis team traveled to Bloomington, Ind. to take part in the Hoosier Classic, while senior Nino Mebuke and sophomore Klara Supejova competed at the ITA All-American Championships in Los Angeles, Calif.



Journalist Lenora Chu talks with Eastern Michigan University associate professor of Journalism Dr. You Li on this weeks episode of Women Journalists COVID Experiences. If you are interested in hearing the full unedited conversation check out the Eastern Michigan University archive website. Otherwise tune in for this weeks exceptional episode of WJCE on Spotify!