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Ruth Bader Ginsberg is known for being an advocate for women rights movements.

[PHOTO] No officers charged in Breonna Taylor’s death

September 25, 2020
Student leaders assisting with temperature checks during move-in weekend.

[PHOTO] Move-in occurs amid pandemic

August 24, 2020
Meghan Henson walks out to the mound.

[PHOTO] Macomb gathers for Polar Plunge

March 2, 2020
Halle Hollatz stays focused in the infield.

[PHOTO] Police arrest four for involvement in West Adams “brawl”

February 10, 2020
Markeysha Marshall talks at the SGA meeting.

[PHOTO] SGA stresses importance of open sessions

November 1, 2019
Sodexo and community members Stuff the Bus to give back to various food pantries around Macomb

[PHOTO] Macomb prepares for “Stuff the Bus”

October 30, 2019
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[PHOTO] NRHH gets ready for annual Dodgeball for Diabetes event

October 25, 2019
JD Gravina looks over for a sub.

[PHOTO] Men’s basketball looks to recreate last year’s success

October 23, 2019
Emily Ira waits for a pitch.

[PHOTO] Western recognizes Chris Ramsey for advising work

April 22, 2019
Hailey Duwa gets instructions from her first base coach.

[PHOTO] Guest Speaker addresses SGA concerns about University direction

March 29, 2019
Brandon Gilbeck goes up for a layup against St, Marys.

[PHOTO] Western community helps dog mascots celebrate birthdays

February 25, 2019
Kobe Webster runs back into the play inside Western Hall.

[PHOTO] Western Alum brings efficiency to African farming methods

February 15, 2019
Haley Dewa awaits a pitch at Mary Ellen McKee Stadium.

[PHOTO] University Art Gallery hosts “First Wednesday” event

February 11, 2019
Kobe Webster looks to find a shot at a home game last year in Western Hall.

[PHOTO] Morris named October Advisor of the Month

December 3, 2018
Isaac Johnson lines up a free throw inside Western Hall.

[PHOTO] Students get stuck in Sunday’s snow storm

November 28, 2018
Kobe Webster dribbles the ball up court in Western Hall.

[PHOTO] Macomb community gathers in support for the Rally for Love

November 27, 2018
Isaac Johnson shoots a free-throw at Western Hall.

[PHOTO] Western instructor and news coordinator receives recognition

November 16, 2018
Brandon Gilbeck plays in a home game last season for the Leathernecks.

[PHOTO] SGA discusses ways to combat hate

November 14, 2018
A Western swimmer stays afloat during a meet.

[PHOTO] Student Government Association celebrates Election Day

November 7, 2018
Olivia Kaufmann plays defense against a University of Nebraska-Omaha player.

[PHOTO] Leatherneck basketball is back

October 31, 2018
Jenna Lundgren races her oppenent to the ball.

[PHOTO] Student Government Association discusses upcoming events

October 17, 2018
Madeline Edwards dribbles the ball down field.

[PHOTO] Student Government Association adopts new Core Values

October 10, 2018
Emily Bollman sprints alongside an opponent at a home game.

[PHOTO] School of Agriculture’s annual Open House is approaching

September 28, 2018
Madeline Edwards focuses in on the ball as she dribbles in a home game at John Mackenzie Alumni Field.

[PHOTO] “Suspicious subject” hiding in tall grass pursues student late at night

September 21, 2018
Ines Palmiero-Herrera takes a goal kick for the Leathernecks at John Makenzie Alumni Field in Macomb.

[PHOTO] City Council discusses plans for expansion at Spring Lake Park

September 19, 2018
Emily Bollman prepares to settle the ball.

[PHOTO] City Council discusses mental health

September 12, 2018
Emily Bollman midstride in a gameagainst Northern Illinois University.

[PHOTO] The Panhellenic Council presidents urge women to join Greek life

September 7, 2018
Steve McShane carries the ball down the sideline as pressure approaches.

[PHOTO] Student Government Association brings in the new academic year

September 5, 2018
Drew Whalen chases an opponent on defense.

[PHOTO] Necks hit the road for second series

August 31, 2018
Quentin Moon awaits the play for the Purple and Gold.

[PHOTO] Macomb Police receive recognition during City Council meeting

August 29, 2018
Drew Whalen in position to receive the ball.

[PHOTO] Students get down and dirty with mud volleyball

August 27, 2018
Shiah Sanders awaits the ball in a home series at Western Hall.

[PHOTO] Four cadets commission into U.S. Army

August 24, 2018
Ian Koch on the mound for his last season with the Leathernecks.

[PHOTO] Alderwoman Gilbert retires from City Council

August 22, 2018
Justin Fitzpatrck goes to take down Missouri State runner.

[PHOTO] Box office flop

August 20, 2018
Mayor Mike Inman discusses issues facing Macomb.

[PHOTO] City Council discusses problems in Macomb

May 2, 2018
The McDonough County Jail has implemented the iPathways program developed at Western Illinois University to assist in inmates looking to pass the GED exam.

[PHOTO] Western tech used in county jails: CAIT program used in inmate education

April 27, 2018
Student Government Association Attorney General Kelly Rodgers presents the 50th legislative sessions constitution Tuesday.

[PHOTO] SGA discusses constitutional changes

April 25, 2018
11th Western Illinois University President Jack Thomas will interview at Boise State University this month.

[PHOTO] Western president to interview at BSU

April 20, 2018
Debbie Kepple-Mamros, Assistant to Vice president for Quad Cities & Planning Joe Rives discusses the Higher Values in Higher Education 2017-2027 document in the Student Government Association led by Patrick Quinlan .

[PHOTO] Higher values in Higher Education discussed

April 18, 2018
Mayor Miken Inman facilitates discussion on debt service fees Monday.

[PHOTO] Debt service fee increase discussed

April 11, 2018
Tim Hansen directs his teammates.

[PHOTO] Soccer posts winless weekend

April 9, 2018
Student Government Association Attorney General Kelly Rogers announces the results of the 2018 SGA elections. President and Vice President Elect Grant Reed and Madison Lynn smile following the announcement of their election.

[PHOTO] Reed reelected as president: Unopposed SGA candidates all take seats for 2018-2019

April 9, 2018
Ian Koch throws out a pitch.

[PHOTO] Baseball heads to Fort Wayne

March 30, 2018
Members of the City Council discuss allcoating money to help further improve roads.

[PHOTO] City Council discusses road plans

March 21, 2018
Michael J. Morgan arrested for drug possession.

[PHOTO] St. Patrick’s Day arrest made

March 21, 2018
Student Government Association Director of Technology Rome Hamm presents legislation asking Western Illinois University uTech to consider finishing the migration of student account services from Zimbra to Google as Speaker of the Senate Patrick Quinlan facilitates.

[PHOTO] SGA asks uTech to act

March 21, 2018
Steve McShane follows through on his swing.

[PHOTO] Baseball still seeking first win

March 9, 2018
Jasmine Lara takes a look down at the base.

[PHOTO] Softball looks to snap losing streak

March 9, 2018
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[PHOTO] Road work to continue soon: Randolph and Calhoun to undergo construction through August

March 9, 2018
Isaac Johnson dribbles on his way to the paint.

[PHOTO] Necks fall in near upset

March 5, 2018
Brandon Gillbeck keeps his eye on the ball on defense.

[PHOTO] Necks prepare for tournament

March 2, 2018
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[PHOTO] Icemelt arrest made

March 2, 2018
Kobe Webster reaches out to guard his man.

[PHOTO] Men look to upset Jackrabbits

February 28, 2018
Issac Johnson looks off a defender as he dribbles up court.

[PHOTO] Men suffer tough senior night loss

February 26, 2018
Emily Clemens eyes her matchup as she sits in her defensive stance.

[PHOTO] Leathernecks trample the Bison

February 23, 2018
Kobe Webster eyes the defense as he crosses halfcourt.

[PHOTO] Baseball unsuccessful in Opening Weekend

February 21, 2018
Brandon Gilbeck gets past a defender in the post.

[PHOTO] Necks drop another conference matchup

February 19, 2018
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[PHOTO] VanBrooker elaborates on vertigo claim

February 19, 2018
Issac Johnson squeeses past a defender on his way to the paint.

[PHOTO] Necks drop rematch against Mastodons

February 16, 2018
CJ Duff locks down his opponent on defense.

[PHOTO] Men search for conference sweep

February 14, 2018
Morgan Blumer attemps to block an inbounds pass.

[PHOTO] Necks fighting for conference supremacy

February 7, 2018
Dalan Ancrum gets ahead of the defense for a fast-break opportunity.

[PHOTO] Men’s basketball wins second conference game

February 5, 2018
Facilities management looks to replace a chiller in Thompson Hall as they begin to tackle hundreds of millions of dollars in deferred maintenence. Cleanup continues at the Higgins Hall demolition site , which facilities managment oversees as some of the deferred maintenence is completed.

[PHOTO] ‘The new norm’ Facilities looks to tackle deferred maintenence

February 2, 2018
Kobe Webster eyes the defense as he dribbles up court.

[PHOTO] Necks hope to sweep Golden Eagles

February 2, 2018
Leatherneck swimmer competes in backstroke event.

[PHOTO] Leathernecks dive into action

February 2, 2018
Delo Bruster dribbles on his way to the paint.

[PHOTO] Men’s basketball prepares for South Dakota

January 31, 2018
Gocmanac takes a chance and moves away from Serbia, the country where she was raised, to fulfill her goals and further her education.

[PHOTO] Council tackles water main breakage

January 19, 2018
Mathis succeeds at Western with his pleasant and outgoing personality, despite his hardships he faced in his past.

[PHOTO] Mathis humbled by collegiate experiences

December 8, 2017
Michaela Leapley leaves Illinois College to pursue nursing at Western.

[PHOTO] Leapley chooses nursing over basketball

November 13, 2017
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[PHOTO] Duff takes the reigns

November 10, 2017
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[PHOTO] Morgan Blumer finds a home

November 10, 2017
The women’s basketball team celebrating their regular season Summit League championship last year.

[PHOTO] Leaving rings in the past

November 10, 2017
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[PHOTO] Kachold uses adversity as motivation

November 1, 2017
Fernando Pacheco pushes the ball up the field in a loss to Northwestern University.

[PHOTO] Men’s soccer tumbles agaisnt Wildcats

October 11, 2017
Fernando and Alejandro Pacheco in a home game.

[PHOTO] Men’s soccer shuts out Loggers

October 9, 2017
Shalyn Greenhaw goes for the kill for a Leatherneck point in Macomb.

[PHOTO] Volleyball searches for first conference win

October 6, 2017
Fernando Pacheco trails the ball in a home match.

[PHOTO] Men’s soccer prepares for Lincon Land

October 6, 2017
Tim Hansen scans the field in Western’s 50th season in a home game.

[PHOTO] Men’s soccer celebrates fiftieth anniversary

October 4, 2017
Fernando Pacheco dribbles up the field in a Leatherneck win over Eastern Illinois University.

[PHOTO] Men’s soccer takes down in state foe

October 2, 2017
Coaches Bob Nielson (left) and Charlie Fisher (right) look on from opposite sides of the field in their first meeting between the Leathernecks and the Coyotes last season.

[PHOTO] Nielson and Fisher prepare for Homecoming

September 29, 2017
Bianca Romay defends the Western goal.

[PHOTO] Women’s soccer prepares for first league match

September 29, 2017
Fernando Pacheco closes in on the ball.

[PHOTO] Men’s soccer looks to continue winning streak

September 29, 2017
Bianca Romany looks for a pass against Missouri State.

[PHOTO] Women’s soccr fall in double OT to Drake University

September 27, 2017
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