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EMU student wins slam dunk challenge, has high hopes

By Eugene Evans · Monday, June 24, 2013

From dunking on the rims of Eastern Michigan University’s Rec/IM to being a part of the Sprite Slam Dunk Challenge during the National Basketball Association’s All-Star Weekend, Chris Staples is living out his dream but knows there are more steps to be taken in order to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Staples was born on Dec.

EMU alum travels long road to be NFL scout

By Eugene Evans · Monday, June 17, 2013

The process of finding the right player to draft and cultivate is no easy task, but for Carolina Panthers area college scout John E.

Eastern golfer goes to Michigan Open

By Andrew Armbruster · Monday, June 17, 2013

Brett White, known as Whitey to his teammates at Eastern Michigan University, participated in the PGA Tour’s Michigan Open Tournament last week.

Track Team wrap ups-Womens

By Eugene Evans · Monday, June 17, 2013

Sophomore Victoria Voronko’s dominating performances headlined Eastern Michigan University’s women’s track and field outdoor season. Voronko set personal bests in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the National Collegiate Athletic Association East Regional, the 5,000-meter run at the Drake Relays, the 1,500-meter run at the Mid-American Conference Outdoor Championships and qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. “Victoria really took a big step forward this track season,” EMU head coach Sue Parks said.

Track Team wrap ups-Mens

By Eugene Evans · Monday, June 17, 2013

Despite being made up of mostly underclassmen, the Eastern Michigan University men’s track and field team showed signs of growth this past outdoor season. “We were a relatively young team and saw development throughout the year whether it was during cross-country, indoor or outdoor seasons,” coach John Goodridge said.

Track and field season comes to an end

By Eugene Evans · Thursday, June 13, 2013

As the lone representative of the Eastern Michigan University track and field team, as well as the sole Mid-American Conference runner, Sophomore Victoria Voronko’s season came to an end over the weekend as she finished 21st in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championship in Eugene, Ore. Voronko finished with a time of 10 minutes, 30.5 seconds, finishing nine spots shy of qualifying for the finals. 2012 Olympian and Colorado University senior Emma Coburn went on to capture the 3,000-meter steeplechase title in 9:35.38, while Florida State University sophomore Colleen Quigley and Weber State University junior Amber Henry placed second and third with times of 9:38.23 and 9:43.89, respectively. This is Coburn’s third overall national title as she captured the 2011 and 2013 indoor steeplechase titles. Other Notable Championship Results: University of Michigan redshirt sophomore Amanda Eccleston finished fifth in the 1,500-meter run with a time of 4:14.56 to earn All-America first team honors. University of Notre Dame senior Rebecca Tracy placed fourth in the 1,500-meter run with a time of 4:14.42, while junior Alexa Aragon crossed the line eighth in 9:57.26. On the men’s side, Michigan junior Ali Arastu finished fourth in the 400-meter hurdles in 49.37.

EMU’s women’s club lacrosse team willing to work hard for their sport

By Raven Gardiner · Thursday, June 13, 2013

After her first year coaching the Eastern Michigan University’s women’s club lacrosse team, head coach Erin Maturo has learned more of what to expect from the team but is still preparing for next year. “I was just hoping to learn as much as I could about the team, the school/club life, and prep for the following season,” Maturo said about her expectations.

EMU golfer falls short of US Open

By Andrew Armbruster · Monday, June 10, 2013

On June 6, former Eastern Michigan University golfer Casey Olsen traveled to Springfield Ohio to compete in the US Open Sectionals. Olsen scored a 72 in each round of the two-day tournament.

Runner places 21st in NCAA

By Eugene Evans · Monday, June 10, 2013

As the lone representative of the Eastern Michigan University track and field team and the sole Mid-American Conference runner, sophomore Victoria Voronko’s season came to an end over the weekend as she finished 21st in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Outdoor Track and Field Championship in Eugene, Ore.

Bryant out of courtroom, yet off the court

By Al Willman · Monday, June 3, 2013

After being arrested for allegedly choking his girlfriend on April 22, Eastern Michigan University redshirt junior forward Glenn Bryant had his case dismissed last Tuesday after the witness in the case failed to appear at the hearing, according to AnnArbor.com.

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.