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An Eastern Michigan women's basketball player donned in black and green drives to the basket with the basketball against a Notre Dame basketball player decked out in gold and white.

Eastern Michigan women’s basketball 2025-26 season preview: continued growth under Nusseibeh?

By Caleb Henderson · Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

Entering her second season leading the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team, head coach Sahar Nusseibeh faces a similar uphill climb as she trekked during her tenure at Canisius University.

Oestrike Stadium becomes first Division I baseball diamond to feature gray playing surface

By Caleb Henderson · Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025

From full-field turf installation, ESPN broadcast enhancements, a revolutionary all gray playing surface and much more, players, coaches and fans alike will have a vastly different experience at Oestrike Stadium when the 2026 season begins in February.

Eastern Michigan volleyball 2025 season preview: expectations of continued growth?

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025

With a new volleyball season underway, the Eastern Michigan University women's volleyball program aims to repeat their eight-win improvement from 2023 to 2024.

Eastern Michigan football 2025 season preview: An opportunity at redemption?

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025

A new year brings about a fresh start and fresh expectations for the Eastern Michigan University football program, which has been busy making pivotal moves throughout the winter and spring.

Eastern Michigan University midfielder Sophia Baumann runs on a green soccer field during a match. Above her is a yellow banner with the word "soccer" written in dark blue text.

Eastern Michigan women’s soccer 2025 season preview: MAC tournament potential?

By Caleb Henderson · Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025

Following a campaign that saw them boast a winning record for the first time since 2021, the Eastern Michigan University women's soccer team is determined to build on their success in the coming year.

EMU football alums Gunnar Oakes, Brian Dooley find pro success with UFL’s Michigan Panthers

By Caleb Henderson · Saturday, June 7, 2025

Going to high school just 10 minutes apart from each other, it seemed to be destiny that Brian Dooley's and Gunnar Oakes’ paths would cross at some point. The two high school football standouts saw this happen at Eastern Michigan University, where they both suited up for the Eagles between 2018-22. Now, just a few short years later, they have reunited to play for Michigan’s United Football League team, the Panthers.

Leaving a legacy: EMU cheerleader Brooke Blaszczyk gives back through generous grant

By Elena Davis · Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Senior Brooke Blaszczyk helped Eastern Michigan University’s cheerleading team shine at NCA Nationals by securing a $2,500 grant through her workplace to fund new uniforms. Her behind-the-scenes effort ensured every teammate could compete with pride, leaving a lasting legacy in her final season.