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Student from Poland pursues track and field at EMU

By Eugene Evans · Monday, June 3, 2013

Grzegorz Kalinowski would’ve never left his home in Poland, where college is free, for his education if he did not receive a full scholarship in the United States.

EMU football players sign contracts with National Football League organizations

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, May 29, 2013

While summer is in full swing, there is still plenty taking place on the gridiron as four former Eastern Michigan University football players have signed Undrafted Free Agent (UDFA) contracts with National Football League organizations in the last month. Former quarterback turned wide receiver Alex Gillett, tight end Garrett Hoskins, long snapper Mike Zupancic anddefensive linemen Andy Mulumba signed with NFL teams and Mulumba was selected second overall in the Canadian Football League draft. This past Wednesday, Gillett signed with the Green Bay Packers and became the team’s 11th wide receiver on its 90-man roster. Gillett had previously been invited to the Washington Redskins mini-camp. “I think the Packers made a nice signing with Alex,”Student Equipment Manager Courtney Jackson said.

Voronko shines in 3,000-meter steeplechase

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Sophomore Victoria Voronko’s dazzling performance in the 3,000-meter steeplechase highlighted the Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s track and field performances at the National Collegiate Athletic Association East Regional in Greensboro, N.C., this past weekend. Voronko qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships finishing ninth in 10 minutes 8.10seconds, which broke her own school record of 10:15.74. In the 100-meter hurdle finals, freshman Vanessa Clerveaux finished 20th with a time of 13.53.

EMU softball team seniors bid teammates farewell

By Al Willman · Monday, May 27, 2013

The graduating seniors of the 2013 Eastern Michigan University softball team are all in the midst of making the transition from college student to various different endeavors, but before they begin, they took the time to leave some parting words for the Eagle community. Nellie Coquillard, Jenna Ignowski, Courtney Nicholson, Courtney Loe and Katy Blaharski all played their respective roles on the team, but all five had different words of advice to give and different lessons to take away from their time at EMU. Coquillard and Ignowski both said the key to success was working hard and taking ownership of one’s destiny.

Anchored putting may give golfers an unfair advantage

By Andrew Armbruster · Monday, May 27, 2013

Golf is a sport which has been constantly evolving since it was founded in 1457 and first played in the United States in 1786.

Stanton a softball catalyst

By Al Willman · Monday, May 20, 2013

The 2013 season was a disappointing one for the Eastern Michigan University softball team, as it finished the year with a 17-33-1 (7-14 Mid-American Conference) record. The team closed out the spring with a 2-0 loss to the Akron University Zips on May 5.

EMU athlete faces hurdles

By Eugene Evans · Monday, May 20, 2013

Sophomore Lydia Gomez-Diaz is a hammer and weight thrower for the Eastern Michigan University track and field team.

Rich gets the job done

By Al Willman · Monday, May 20, 2013

Summer is a time for many Eastern Michigan University students, including Lindsay Rich, a pitcher on the EMU softball team, to go on vacation.

Student devotes life to sports

By Raven Gardiner · Monday, May 20, 2013

For most sports, the coaches are the older, wiser adults who come to guide the team to glory. For Ann Arbor Huron High School’s football and wrestling teams, the age gap may be smaller than most. Eastern Michigan University sophomore and special education major JaBree Harris, 20, began his coaching career this year as the River Rats’ head wrestling coach.

Men’s golf team places 6th in MAC tournament

By Andrew Armbruster · Monday, May 13, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s golf team headed to Nashport, Ohio for the Mid-American Conference championship after a very strong regular season.

Men finish 3rd, women 5th in MAC track tournament

By Eugene Evans · Monday, May 13, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in the Mid-American Conference outdoor championships last weekend in Akron, Ohio. The women finished fifth with an overall score of 82.50 points, while the men tallied 142.50, good enough for third. “We always hope to be in contention for the title, but we had some injuries and setbacks after the indoor season and we knew that we were going to be shorthanded for this meet,” EMU women’s coach Sue Parks said.

Reagan Briggs: More than just an EMU thrower

By Eugene Evans · Monday, May 13, 2013

Reagan Briggs is a redshirt sophomore who is a hammer thrower for the Eastern Michigan University track and field team. She comes to EMU from Bloomdale, Ohio, which is 90 minutes away from Ypsilanti.

Track team members perform in several meets

By Eugene Evans · Monday, May 13, 2013

By Eugene Evans Senior Staff Writer The Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s track and field teams participated in the Hillsdale-Gina Relays in Hillsdale, Mich., the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa, the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, Pa., the Lyle Bennett Open in Mount Pleasant, Mich.

EMU women’s golf team continues on path of success

By Andrew Armbruster · Monday, May 6, 2013

After a long spring season of success, the Eastern Michigan University women’s golf team continued its success into post-season play.

What's on Tap?

By Al Willman · Monday, May 6, 2013

The spring/summer semester is in full swing, but don’t worry; there is a way for the students staying on campus or commuting for their summer classes to get a break from their busy schedule, as the baseball team as well as the men’s and women’s track teams are still competing.

Courtney Loe keeps team positive

By Al Willman · Monday, May 6, 2013

Outgoing senior catcher Courtney Loe has been a mainstay on the Eastern Michigan University softball team since transferring to EMU from West Liberty University, in West Liberty, WV, following the 2011 season.

Former EMU football player passes away

By Al Willman · Friday, April 26, 2013

Former Eastern Michigan University football running back/punt returner Marcus Mathews passed away Wednesday at the age of 48, the university announced in a press release Friday morning. Mathews graduated from Cooley High School in his hometown of Detroit, Mich.

Softball player is named MAC West Player of Week

By Al Willman · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Amanda Stanton is the starting second baseman for the Eastern Michigan University softball team and was also named Mid-American Conference West division Player of the Week last week following a stellar week, in which she hit 7-for-14 with three home runs (including a grand slam), and raised her batting average from .301 to .325.

EMU junior Lauren Wells has been playing softball since 6 or 7.

Pitcher Lauren Wells: ‘She’s going to get the job done’

By Al Willman · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Lauren Wells is a pitcher on the Eastern Michigan University softball team who comes from Lowell, Ind., which is about an hour southeast of Chicago.

Men’s golf places 13th of 18 in weekend event

By Andrew Armbruster · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s golf team traveled to Indiana this weekend to compete in the Boilermaker Invitational hosted by Purdue University. The team came in 13th place out of the 18 teams competing. The Eagles scored a 914 in the two-day event on the Birck Boilermaster Golf Complex’s Kampen Course.