Devon Greene, Editor-in-chief
April 1, 2020
The announcement came from Gov. J.B. Pritzker Tuesday afternoon, just two days after President Donald Trump extended federal guidelines for an additional 30 days on Sunday.
This extension will keep schools closed and non-essential busine...
Christopher Bean, Sports editor
April 1, 2020
While everyone is staying safe at home during these unprecedented times, NFL free agency has headlined the sports world over the last two weeks. Even though teams could not meet with any players in person because of COVID-19,...
Bradley Piros, Sports editor
April 1, 2020
MACOMB, Ill. – After departing with long-time Western Illinois University men’s basketball coach Billy Wright, it took a little over a month for the university to find a replacement. Announced on Monday (March 30), Rob Jeter...
March 19, 2020
March 12, 2020
John Bell, Courier Staff
March 6, 2020
MACOMB, Ill. — The Western Illinois Baseball Team (0-9) is headed down to Columbia, Miss. for a battle with the SEC Mizzou Tigers (6-5). The Leathernecks are off to a rough start under first year head coach Andy Pascoe, but l...
Devon Greene, editor-in-chief
March 6, 2020
The Western Illinois University Student Government Association approved an increase in student fees at Tuesday’s meeting.
The vote on the fee increase was set to take place two weeks ago but it was postponed due to incleme...
Bradley Piros, Sports Editor
March 4, 2020
MACOMB, Ill. – It’s been a grueling 29-game season for the Western Illinois University women’s basketball program, but after ending with a 9-7 conference record, they find themselves as the No. 4 seed in The Summit League T...
March 4, 2020
Zach Remelius, Courier Staff
March 2, 2020
The Leathernecks ended their regular season schedule at Denver on Saturday afternoon with an 84-78 loss to the Pioneers. With the loss, the Leathernecks finish with a 15-14 record overall while going 9-7 in the co...
Devon Greene, editor-in-chief
March 2, 2020
Freezing water didn't stop the Macomb community from taking a dip on Saturday.
The 5th annual Polar Plunge took place outside of Western Hall this weekend where 58 people took the plunge into a pool outside the building. This...
David Koier, Courier Staff
February 28, 2020
MACOMB, Ill. — The Western Illinois softball team returns to action after a weekend off with a trip to the Blues City Classic in Memphis, Tenn. this weekend. Beginning Friday, the Leathernecks will face off in four different mat...
