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Harris thankful for family, opportunities

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

Thanksgiving is a week away: The time for seeing family, reminiscing on the things we are grateful for and eating many different kinds of food. Jamell Harris, number 32 on the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team, said he’s definitely going to enjoy the day.

NFL fans remain unsure about who will make playoffs

By Josh Zucal · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

The NFL is more than halfway through the season. Some teams’ fans are making plans for the playoffs, while others are already taking a look at college football to see who their team can potentially select in the NFL draft.

Flying Squirrels prepare for Quidditch games in Toledo

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University Flying Squirrels Quidditch team traveled down to Mason, Ohio Nov. 9-10 for their fourth tournament of the season.

Basketball team prepares for MSU

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

Following their come from behind 50-47 win over Northeastern University Nov. 11, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team turns their attention to the Michigan State University Spartans.

Football team anticipates MAC trophy again

By Alex Alvarado · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

After a tough loss to the Central Michigan University Chippewas, the Eastern Michigan University football team, 1-9 overall and 0-6 Mid-American Conference, will head over to Kalamazoo Nov. 17 to face their in-state rival the Western Michigan University Broncos, 4-7 overall and 2-5 MAC.

Four EMU wrestlers earn top three positions in MSU Open

By Raven Gardiner · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

Over 29 school teams across the country, including the Eastern Michigan University men’s wrestling team, traveled to East Lansing, Mich. to compete Nov. 11 in the MSU Open hosted by Michigan State University.

Men’s basketball beats Rochester, falls to Gamecocks

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team opened the inaugural Ice Man Classic Nov. 9 with a 66-52 victory over the Rochester College Warriors. The Eagles then faced a 61-54 loss to the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks Nov. 11.

Women’s basketball kicks off season with win

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team kicked off their 2012-13 campaign Nov. 11 with a come from behind victory over Northeastern University Huskies by a score of 50-47 at the Convocation Center.

Volleyball player profile: Redshirt junior Carolyn Steger

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

Carolyn Steger is a redshirt junior who wears number three for the Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team. She comes to EMU from Wexford, Pa., which is about 20 minutes north of Pittsburgh.

Eagles lose in straight set to BSU

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team lost a tough straight set match (23-25, 22-25, 28-30) to the Ball State University Cardinals Nov. 9. The loss brings their record to 17-14 (7-8 Mid-American Conference).

Volleyball team wins final match of season

By Raven Gardiner · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team won their final match of the regular season Nov. 10 at the Convocation Center. The Eagles celebrated Senior Night with a 3-2 win against the University of Toledo Rockets (29-27, 23-25, 17-25, 25-21, 15-11).

Football team loses to Chippewas 34-31

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

So close. The Eastern Michigan University football team had victory escape them again in the second half of their 34-31 home loss to their Mid-American Conference rival the Central Michigan Chippewas. The Eagles are now 1-9 (0-6 MAC) on the season while CMU is 4-6 (2-4 MAC).

Women’s basketball violates practice rules

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

The NCAA announced further sanctions on the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team Nov. 8 resulting from rules violations that took place during the 2009-10 season. The team had already imposed sanctions on itself; however, the NCAA handed down its own punishment on several individuals involved.

Men’s basketball beats Rochester Warriors

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team started the defense of their Mid-American Conference West title Friday in their 66-52 victory over the Rochester College Warriors at the Convocation Center.

NCAA reprimands former EMU women's basketball coach

By Al Willman · Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012

The NCAA announced further sanctions on the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team Nov. 8 resulting from rules violations that took place during the 2009-10 season. The team had already imposed sanctions on itself, however, the NCAA handed down its own punishment on several individuals involved.

Watkins looks to honor her family and team

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Natachia Watkins changed her Eastern Michigan University basketball number to 50 in honor of her sister, who passed away after last season. “My sister played basketball in high school and college at Notre Dame College and she wore [number] 50,” Watkins said.

Cross country teams will compete in NCAA regional

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s cross country teams will travel to Madison, Wis. Nov. 9 to participate in the NCAA Great Lakes Regional.

Women’s volleyball set to finish season strong

By Ashlyn Zarate · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

To close the regular season, the Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team will take on the Ball State Cardinals and the Toledo Rockets Nov. 9 and Nov. 10, respectively.

Men’s basketball ready for regular season

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Coming off a decisive 82-38 exhibition victory over the University of Michigan-Dearborn Wolves on Nov. 2, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team turns their attention to their regular season opener against the Rochester College Warriors.

Bronson Hill on and off the football field

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Grand Rapids, Mich. native and Eastern Michigan University sophomore Bronson Hill, number 30 on EMU’s football team, turned heads with his breakout performance against the Toledo Rockets.