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Volleyball prepares to play Chippewas

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012

Coming off their first win in five matches, the Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team faces off against the Central Michigan Chippewas on Thursday in Mount Pleasant.

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EMU women’s soccer beats Illinois, Toledo in MAC play

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012

The women’s soccer team at Eastern Michigan University started Mid-American Conference play this past weekend with two big victories on the road. EMU defeated Northern Illinois 1-0 at home in Dekalb, Ill. Sept. 21. Two days later they defeated Toledo, the defending MAC Champions, 3-0.

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Playoff hopes alive as Tigers players rebound

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012

The Detroit Tigers are still in the playoff hunt. Two weeks ago, it appeared as if they had all but given up on the playoffs, but in the last seven days, it looks like an entirely different team has taken over.

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Golf performs at U of M

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012

Eastern Michigan University junior and co-captain, Alyssa Kwon, withstood a very competitive field at the par 71, 6, 112 yard Wolverine Invitational at the U-M Golf Course this past weekend. Kwon, along with Alicia Weber from Michigan and Meghan MacLaren from Florida International, shot an overall score of 227 to finish in a tie for first place in the individual part of the tournament.

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Skill, chemistry key to soccer playoff hopes

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team defeated their first Mid-American Conference opponent of the season Friday when they beat Northern Illinois University 1-0 on a penalty kick in the sixty-fourth minute. The Eagles finished last season with an overall record of 3-13-2.

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EMU runner takes 1st at invitational

By Christopher James · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

Eastern Michigan University senior Terefe Ejigu definitely made his mark Friday at the University of Toledo’s Bubble Buster Invitational as he earned his second consecutive first-place finish for the Eagle’s cross country team.

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Volleyball team defeats Northern Illinois

By Al Willman · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

The Eastern Michigan women’s volleyball team broke their five-match losing streak Sept. 22, when they defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies in straight sets (25-22, 25-19, 25-19). Senior outside hitter Rachel Iaquaniello led the way with 14 kills and 11 digs.

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NBA’s top 10 most improved teams

By Ramone Williams · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

10. New Orleans Hornets Offseason moves – Drafting rookies Anthony Davis and Austin Rivers, trading Trevor Ariza and Emeka Okafor and signing Ryan Anderson and Robin Lopez. The Hornets went through an abysmal season after trading Chris Paul in the 2011 offseason.

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EMU plays hard, comes up short against MSU

By Harry Eichholtz · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

The Eastern Michigan football team played its best game of the season so far, but still came up short losing 23-7 to the 21st ranked Michigan State Spartans (3-1). The Eagles had a 7-3 lead going into the half, but were unable to score a point after halftime as the team wasn’t able to keep up with the Spartan’s offense. MSU was held to a field goal in the first half as the Eagles’ defense looked prepared for the game after an embarrassing loss to Purdue Sept.

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EMU fans hope for turnaround

By Christopher James · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

Eastern Michigan University football fans have been waiting to see what this year’s team is capable of after having its best seasons in the last couple of years.

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NFL forecasts torn in week two

By Josh Zucal · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

Fans are flummoxed, coaches are confused, and pundits are perplexed. Yes, after week two of the NFL season people are collectively saying, “What just happened?”

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Volleyball team hopes to bounce back from losses

By Harry Eichholtz · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

The Eastern Michigan Women’s volleyball team is looking to end their slump this weekend by bouncing back as they open the Mid-American Conference portion of their schedule against Northern Illinois and rival Western Michigan.

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The Fitness Files: 10 tips for beginners

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

In his book, “Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner,” Dean Karnazes said, “I run because if I didn’t, I’d be sluggish and glum and spend too much time on the couch.

Latest Podcast

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!

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