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5K honors Fallen Soldiers and Alumni through scholarships

September 16, 2019 • No Comments

Rain or shine, Western Illinois University’s eighth annual Fallen Soldiers 5K has been booked for Saturday, Sept. 21. Participants of all ages are encouraged to come out and honor those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Packet pick-up is set for Friday, Sept. 20 and can be picked...

UUB 2nd annual BBQ cook off

Devon Greene, Editor-in-chief

September 13, 2019 • No Comments

The smell of barbecue will fill the air on Saturday as the University Union Board hosts their second annual Food, Family, Farming, Football BBQ Competition. This year, the UUB is expanding their reach as they are partnering with the School of Agriculture to run the competition. Along with the School...

Senators aren’t appointed, holds up business

Marc Ramirez, News editor

September 13, 2019 • No Comments

The past two weeks, the Student Government Association has attempted to conduct business; however, they were unable due to the lack of student participation. Senators in SGA are appointed by each of their different academic colleges or within an organization that falls within an office or...

Students reflect on summer of service

Marc Ramirez, News editor

September 11, 2019 • No Comments

Three Western Illinois University students, leaders and members of Pi Kappa Phi lived a summer of service as they participated in a cross country bicycling philanthropy event. Kyle Ramlow, Justin Brown and Derek Lahey packed their bags and said goodbye to their families as they prepared to ride a...

Town and Gown is schedueld to kick off Homecoming

Marc Ramirez, News editor

September 9, 2019 • No Comments

Western Illinois University's Acting President Martin Abraham and Macomb Mayor Mike Inman will be hosting and kicking off the 2019 Homecoming festivities with Western Illinois University’s annual Town and Gown celebration. The event is scheduled for Sept. 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event will...

PHC sororities gather to celebrate bid day

September 9, 2019 • No Comments

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Sports

Men’s soccer comeback falls short 3-2 against Northwestern; turns attention towards Drake

Michael Harms, Courier Staff

September 16, 2019 • No Comments

Men’s soccer looks to gain its first win against the Drake University Bulldogs this Tuesday. The 0-5 Leathernecks fell to Northwestern University last time out as the disappointing start to the season continues. Head coach...

Leathernecks edged out 23-14 by Montana State in home-opener September 16, 2019
Why the Blues have the ability to repeat September 16, 2019
Volleyball swept at Wright State Invitational September 16, 2019

Leathernecks to bounce back against Bobcats in home-opener September 13, 2019

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The Edge

Embrace your inner nerd

Evan Williamson, Courier Staff

September 16, 2019 • No Comments

There has always been this stigma when it comes to certain types of entertainment like comics/manga, anime, theater, Dungeons and Dragons, etc. You needed to keep your love for certain things quiet or risk being outed as...

Suicide Squad cast announced

September 16, 2019

On Friday, Warner Bros. announced their cast for The Suicide Squad. Not only will this film have some star-studded cast members, but it will...

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