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Basketball opener set for Friday

By Matthew Sirosky · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team will play the University of Illinois-Chicago in its season opener at 7 p.m.

Sophomore guard brings smart game

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

As far back as he can remember, basketball has been a large part of J.R. Sims’ life. Sims, now a redshirt sophomore guard for Eastern Michigan University, grew up with a dad who coached basketball and a brother who played it.

Football aims to win sixth game vs. Buffalo

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University football team comes into Saturday’s contest against the visiting Bulls of Buffalo after a heartbreaking, last-second defeat to the Ball State Cardinals in Rynearson Stadium last weekend, 33-31.

Manager cheers on

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

James Kleimola is a student at Eastern Michigan University and a manager for the football team. But what you probably would not guess is that Kleimola has cerebral palsy.

Home game a heartbreaker

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011

Eastern Michigan University lost its first home game of the season 33-31 Saturday against the Cardinals of Ball State.

Former EMU baseball player excels

By Brandon Karsten · Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011

Eastern Michigan University will play Bowling Green State University at Oestrike Stadium this spring.

Refs favoring

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011

To manage or influence skillfully, especially in an unfair manner; that is the definition of manipulation.

EMU football suffers first home loss; defeated 33-31 by Ball State

By Thomas Bieszk · Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University football team fell 33-31 at home Saturday for the first time this season against the Cardinals of Ball State.

Who will sweep- Ravens or Steelers?

By Ashlyn Zarate · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011

It’s hard to believe the huge rivalry that exists between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers today has only been around since 1998. From that year onward, the hateful words exchanged between fans have grown increasingly more prevalent and the physical play between the two teams has become monumental.

Swimmer likes to cook

By Macy Stevenson · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011

It all started at a very young age for Eastern Michigan University swimmer Tyler Capen, who took up the sport at the age of five.

Flag football offers teamwork opportunity

By Antonio Cooper · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University flag football team is achieving success on a weekly basis. The Rec-IM, along with the American College Intramural Sports Association, is giving every student the opportunity to play on his or her own intramural team. During the intramural tournament, three tournaments are played with separate groups for men vs.

State game tickets notice

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011

Free tickets to the TRUEMU men’s basketball game vs. Michigan State at the Convocation Center (Sunday, Nov.

Golf recap

By Spenser Williams · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University women’s golf team finished the fall portion of its schedule and will continue in the winter of 2012.

Golf recap

By Spenser Williams · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011

Eastern Michigan University men’s golf team wrapped up the fall portion of its schedule and will continue in February.

EMU has chance to top MAC

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University football team comes off its bye week with momentum on its side after winning the Michigan Mid-American Conference trophy by defeating Central Michigan and Western Michigan in back-to-back weeks.

EMU alumnus managing Mets

By Brandon Karsten · Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

No need to ask Eastern Michigan University alumnus Terry Collins what he is doing these days; he just completed his first season as the manager of the New York Mets.

Cardinals pull off improbable World Series win

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

The St. Louis Cardinals won their 11th World Series in game 7 on Friday beating the Texas Rangers 6-2 . After setting a franchise record with 96 wins this year and drawing a single-season high of 2,946,949 fans, it’s hard to believe the Rangers let the World Series title slip through their gloves.

Women falter against Ohio in opener, 151-149

By Chris James · Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

Eastern Michigan University women’s swimming and diving team fell to defending Mid-American Conference champs Ohio University on Saturday, 151-149, in the season opener for the Eagles at the Jones Natatorium. “I was extremely happy with the swimming results,” coach Peter Linn said.

Soccer ends season with 1-0 loss

By Antonio Cooper · Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

After a late-season surge pulling off several wins, the Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team’s season came to an end with a home loss to Central Michigan, 1-0, Thursday.

Offensive line makes running game click

By Antonio Cooper · Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

Eastern Michigan University is having its best season in five years, (5-3) outperforming every opponent, driving more consistently and having quarterback Alex Gillett perform his best season to date.