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NFL combine, here he comes

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In just one year of playing for Eastern Michigan University, Latarrius Thomas racked up 79 tackles (6.5 tpg) along with four quarterback rushes, three pass breakups and one forced fumble.


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Robinson's history lives on

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America will never forget the name Jackie Robinson. The name itself reverberates all the way back to the 1940s and 50s, the years when segregation was prevalent throughout the country.


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Swimmer collects Pokemon cards

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Senior Alan Duski is no stranger to the sport of swimming. He has been swimming for 15 years, since he got his start in middle school. “I just generally enjoy swimming and practicing,” Duski said.

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Eagles come home Saturday

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The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team will return home for a two-game stretch when it plays Mid-American Conference East foe Miami (Ohio) at 2 p.m.




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Diver started sport at age 9

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Diving became a part of Christina Nunez-Wood’s life at around age nine. Her neighbor had a pool in his backyard with a diving board and she used it often, doing flips and jumping around.


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Women end regular season with loss to Toledo

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The Eastern Michigan University women’s swim and dive team concluded its regular season Saturday with a 188.5-107.5 loss to the University of Toledo in Toledo. EMU (5-5, 2-3 MAC) got wins from junior Briana Emig in the 500 and 1,000 freestyle events and placed second in the 200 individual medley.


Gymnastics gets first win

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The Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team was able to gather its first win of the season against Texas Women’s University but came up just short against their MAC rival Central Michigan University on Friday.


Women defeat Akron

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The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team used 59 rebounds, 19 steals and eight blocked shots to defeat the Akron Zips 91-46 Saturday at the Convocation Center.



Eagles first in MAC West

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The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team took possession of first place in the Mid-American Conference West after a 55-50 victory against Bowling Green State University on Saturday at the Convocation Center. EMU (10-11, 5-2 MAC) was led by a 20-point output from senior guard Darrell Lampley, who also dished out four assists for the Eagles.


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Women to finish season against MAC foes

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The next two meets for the Eastern Michigan University women’s swim and dive team will be against two Mid-American Conference teams from Ohio, with the home finale against Miami at 5 p.m.



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EMU faces Akron Saturday

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The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team will look to defend its Mid-American Conference West standing when it takes on the University of Akron at 2 p.m.


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Eagles lose 65-47 to Buffalo

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The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team lost 65-47 on the road to the University of Buffalo Tuesday. The Eagles are 9-11 overall (4-2 MAC). The loss also runs EMU’s road record to 4-8. Senior guard Darrell Lampley led the Eagles in scoring with 14.




EMU takes another win

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The Eastern Michigan men’s swimming and diving team got another victory under its wing as it defeated the Wayne State Warriors Saturday at Jones Natatorium . The Eagles won with a final score of 143-98. EMU had many great victories, including wins from Jacob Hanson, Troy Esentan, Michael Swain, Andrew Saunders and Tyler Keelean.

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!