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Eagles soccer feels confident

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team is off to a good start for their 2012 campaign.

Quidditch team hopes to make it to World Cup

By Harry Eichholtz · Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012

Many of the fans of the epic Harry Potter film series, based on the bestselling book franchise, have been lost since the final movie.

Soccer loses to Spartans 2-0

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team two-game winning streak came to a sudden end Sunday afternoon with a 2-0 loss to the Michigan State Spartans in East Lansing.

EMU tennis team loses seniors, gains new, younger players

By Ashlyn Zarate · Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012

As they begin the fall tournaments, the Eastern Michigan University women’s tennis team is looking to find success with a very young team. “I’m looking for our juniors to show good leadership, as we are a young team with no seniors this year,” head coach Ryan Ray said.

NFL second week preview: Packers, Bears face off 1st

By Ashlyn Zarate · Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012

The NFL’s second week starts Thursday night with the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears facing off at Lambeau Field.

EMU student Rachael Rye brings skills to soccer team

By Ashlyn Zarate · Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012

Eastern Michigan University junior Rachael Rye knew she was a good soccer goalie since the sixth grade.

Local netball team travels to South Africa for competition

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012

When Jordan Keen was twelve, she sprained her knee while she was skiing. It caused severe pain that enveloped her body. Doctor after doctor could not figure out what was wrong.

NFL overturns suspensions of veteran players

By Al Willman · Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012

The NFL made headlines on Friday when they announced that a panel had overturned the suspensions of New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma, defensive end Will Smith, free-agent defensive end Anthony Hargrove and former Saint and now Cleveland Brown linebacker Scott Fujita.

Eagle football crushed in 31-14 loss to Illinois State

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University football team opened up their home schedule with a 31-14 loss to the Illinois State Redbirds, which was the first matchup between the two schools since 1981.

Eagle football battles Purdue on the road Saturday

By Al Willman · Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012

Following their 31-14 loss in the home opener Saturday afternoon, the Eagles will be traveling to West Lafayette, Ind.

Senior defender Jessica Thomas is ready for the tough games

By Harry Eichholtz · Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s women’s soccer team struggled last season because of youth and lack of chemistry, but senior leader and defender Jessica Thomas believes the team has major potential to win in the Mid-American Conference this season.

EMU volleyball wins all games in Texas

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team won all four games in the North Texas Tournament that took place over a two-day period in Denton, Texas to move their record to 10-2 this season.

EMU women's soccer wins

By Charnee Smith · Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team scored yet another win when they left the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars in the dust Sept.

EMU football preps for Illinois

By Ashlyn Zarate · Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012

After losing to Ball State in their season opener, the Eastern Michigan University football team is looking to snag a victory in their first home game of the season against Illinois State University Sept. 8.

Detroit Lions: 2012 preview

By Al Willman · Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012

The NFL’s regular season kicks off in less than a week, and already the number one question in many people’s minds is, “Can the Detroit Lions stay healthy, and how do they stack up against other teams?”

EMU football team falls short against Ball State Cardinals in 37-26 loss

By Ashlyn Zarate · Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

The football game in Munice, Ind. looked a little bleak at the end of the first quarter with the Ball State Cardinals leading the Eastern Michigan Eagles with a score of 10-0.

EMU alumnus places sixth in high jump event at Olympics

By Ashlyn Zarate · Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

Eastern Michigan University alumnus Jaime Nieto traveled to London this year to compete in the high jump event at the Olympics.

Women’s soccer gets first win of the season from Butler

By Harry Eichholtz · Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team picked up its first win of the season on Aug. 26 with a 1-0 win over the Butler Bulldogs, moving their overall record to 1-1-1.

EMU football has high hopes for 2012-13

By Thomas Bieszk · Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University football team enters the 2012 season with high hopes after finishing 2011 with their best record in over 20 years.

Volleyball loses first match to Cleveland

By Al Willman · Friday, Aug. 31, 2012

On Aug. 28, the Eastern Michigan women’s volleyball team lost a tough five-set battle to Cleveland State in their home opener, suffering their first loss of the year to a yet undefeated Viking squad.