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Students get down and dirty with mud volleyball
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Students battle it out to see who ends up on top as the ultimate Mud Volleyball winners hosted by UHDS. Students gathered at the courts behind Bayliss-Henninger Halls for a day full of excitement and mud.
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Students flocked to North Quad Saturday to experience one of Western Illinois University’s largest, muddiest and messiest traditions. University Housing and Dining Services hosted the 16th annual Bayliss-Henninger Mud Volleyball tournament.
The tournament consisted of two leagues, competitive and fun, as 39 teams went head-to-head to see who were the ultimate champs of playing in the mud. Students not enjoyed the game but had a blast jamming to music, eating food, tie-dying shirts and jumping down a 60-foot water slide. Jeff Waisganis, Tanner 7
Resident Assistant and mud volleyball champion, highly encourages making it out to events hosted on campus like this. “Mud Volleyball is a great event that we host early in the year so that incoming students have a chance to meet new people,” said Waisganis. “Also have the chance to build a community with their
floor or have a great time with their friends.” Leatherneck pride is something Waisganis holds near and dear to him and wishes to spread that with his residents and the rest of the Western community. “By showing up you get to be a part of a tradition that happens annually and one that benefits our local fire
department,” Wasiganis said. “It’s a ton of fun each year and if you don’t like getting muddy we offer other alternatives like the water side and die dye station.” UHDS requires a $5 participation fee to help provide the funds for the fire department. This year 39 teams took the court, raising over $1,000 for the Macomb Fire Department.
BOT Approves Continuation of Presidential Contract MACOMB/MOLINE, IL — The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees approved the continuation of WIU President Jack Thomas' contract at its August 24 Board meeting on the Macomb campus. Thomas' contract has been in place since 2011 when he was named president, and that contract will continue to govern, according to BOT Chair Carolyn EhlertFuller. There will be no changes to Thomas' salary or benefits. “This has been a difficult year for all at WIU, and we appreciate that President Thomas has held steady throughout. We awaited completion of the academic reorganization plan and we are pleased with its content and announcement on July 16. Now we
look for a very aggressive and timely implementation to be led by President Thomas,” stated Ehlert-Fuller. “Further, the Board and the president will focus on a strong year of engaging in a comprehensive, rigorous assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of both campuses, which is needed to fully understand what more is necessary to move forward successfully. This examination will attempt to leave no stone unturned. “We look for a year of stability in getting things done,” EhlertFuller added. The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held Sept. 27-28 in Macomb. Story provided by University Relations
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During the period of Sept. 10-20, Western Illinois University students will have as many as 20 opportunities to gain experience and improve their knowledge in the business world. The annual series of events, called the Professional Development Series, is hosted by the College of Business and Technology (CBT). Students who participate in the events will learn tips that could help them both now and after they are a college graduate. Kicking the schedule off on Monday, Sept. 10 is a presentation by the sales and logistics manager of Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) Company, Andrew Van Thyne. The presentation is titled “You Want Me To Move Where?” and will focus on the increasing demand for workers to relocate. According to forbes.com, 84 percent of millennials say they are willing to make lifestyle changes and pick up to a new city. The presentation will take place in Stipes Hall 121 at 11 to 11:50 a.m. or at 12-12:50 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11 will host two separate events that both revolve around the importance of networking. The first presentation will take place from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. and the second will begin at 5 p.m. Hosted by Kathy Waters, executive director of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, both presentations will be held in room 501 in Stipes Hall.
Moving forward to Wednesday, Sept. 12, “The Importance of Knowing About Benefits” will be presented from 2-2:50 p.m. by Tom Schuetz, managing partner and Chris Bynum, business relationship director of Group Services. Students who attend this session, located in room 121 in Stipes Hall, will learn what to look for when pursuing certain benefit packages in a job. Then, from 3-4 p.m. in the front lobby of Stipes Hall, the CBT Student Organization Fair will provide information to those looking to join certain student groups. On Thursday, Sept. 13, students will learn how to engage in difficult conversations by attending human resources consultant Mandy Carballido’s presentation from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in room 121 of Stipes Hall. In the same room, Western instructor Michelle Howe will discuss strategies to use in the current and future job market from 2-3:15 p.m. For the last event of the day, Managing and Marketing Department Professor Susan Creasey will teach students proper dining habits in a professional environment with an etiquette dinner. To participate, students must pay $10, make reservations and dress professionally. The dinner will take place from 5-7 p.m. in the University Union Lamoine Room. The sole event on Monday, Sept. 17 will take place in room 121 of Stipes Hall from 1-1:50 p.m. It is titled “Preparing for Interviews”, which teaches students the best way to present themselves in job
interviews. Human resources recruiting lead from Circle 8 Logistics, Inc. Rachel Wojcik will present. “Personal Finances – More Money, No Problem” will discuss how to put yourself in a position for financial success. This presentation will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 18 in room 121 of Stipes Hall from both 9:30 to 10:45 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Later that day, the University Union Heritage Room will host a meet-and-greet opportunity with company representatives in the supply chain field from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Sept. 19, Bryan Langston, vice president of Warehousing, Dot Foods, will help students design their resumes so that they will stand out to potential employers. This will take place from 9-9:50 a.m. or 10-10:50 a.m. in Stipes Hall 121. From 1-4 p.m. in the University Union Brattain Lounge, accountancy, finance or information systems majors can speak with employers who are looking to hire students for internships or job openings. The final day of the series of events, Thursday, Sept. 20, will feature two presentations. The first will take place from 12-12:50 p.m. in room 105 of Knoblauch Hall. It will focus on what makes a successful job candidate and will include an Engineering Technology Employer Panel discussion. Lastly, from 3-4:45 p.m. in Stipes Hall 121, agricultural students can learn from career professionals how to look for and prepare for a job in that field.
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John McCain dies at 81
This past weekend we lost a senator, veteran, patriot and all around a great man. On Saturday Arizona Senator John McCain, passed away after a battle with brain cancer. He served for 23 years in the U.S. Navy, including the Vietnam War, where he was captured and held as a P.O.W. for five years in a North Vietnamese prison. During his time in the P.O.W., he received weekly beatings and refused to be released when offered unless everyone who was captured before him was released as well. He then served as a U.S. Congressman for five years and a senator for another 32 years, including two failed presidential campaigns. He was a popular and a well respected politician, as well as a man that stood for many values that we strive for within ourselves. One of the things that separates McCain from other politicians is definitely his military background. He came from a family of Navy officers so his enroll-
ment at the U.S. Naval Academy was not a surprise to those who knew him. He joined the navy after graduation and asked for a combat assignment around the time the conflict in Vietnam began. His plane was shot down and he became a prisoner of war and received harsh treatment and beatings, which he kept even after having the choice to be released due to his father’s position. He was definitely tormented by the experience but managed to hang on until he got out five years later. He was a part of an era of politicians who are known for choosing to go into the military and what they did when they were in the military. The example he set for all of those P.O.W.’s and how he stood his ground showed his perseverance and faith in what the U.S. is supposed to stand for. He didn’t try to dodge the war, he went head first into it too, which is something you rarely see on Capitol Hill anymore, or currently in the White House. He understood the role that soldiers
and the armed forces play in this country, because he was part of it for so long and knows the sacrifices they make. Another major reason he was so respected, was what he did as a politician, what he stood for and what he believed in, not what was expected of him. You know there is something good about a man when his former competitior had nothing but praise for him. McCain lost the 2008 presidential election to Barack Obama and Obama had nothing but good things to say about the him. McCain wasn't afraid to vote against his party if he didn’t believe in what the vote was for. One of his final major moments as a senator, was when he wouldn’t vote for a bill that many felt was rushed through the Senate to try to change Obamacare. Sticking to his beliefs may have cost him the presidency on several occasions, but his morals remained firm. Too many politicians nowadays vote so much with the party that they don’t always read the bill, McCain was an exception. It goes without saying that Congress and the U.S. have lost a very important and special individual. Hopefully his legacy and his beliefs will lead to more politicians being like him.
John McCain served as a senator for 32 years.
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Being the first person in my family to go to college was a big step for me but also being the first person to leave home for college was an even bigger step. Ever since I started thinking about college I knew I didn’t want to stay at home and commute to school. I knew I wanted to get the full experience and be able to be independent. When I finally became a senior in high school, it was time for me to decide where I wanted to spend the next four years. I knew that Western was the right choice for me. I was very nervous about moving four hours away from my family, friends and everything I was use to head out towards a new change. Moving away for school meant that I gained a completely different type of independence, responsibility and outlook on different things. The main thing was that I
didn’t have my mom there to help me out with literally everything. My mom wasn’t there to cook me dinner when I came home late from school, help me do my laundry or even give me a ride when my car wouldn’t start. Although I was super upset that my mom wouldn’t be there for the things I needed, I learned so many different life skills that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Living by myself meant that I was going to have to feed myself. With a bunch of trial and errors and several hours spent on Pinterest, I taught myself how to make a complete home cooked meal. If I would have stayed home for college, I know for a fact my mom would still be cooking for me every night just because that’s what she loved doing. The best thing I learned how to do since I’ve moved away to
school was how to manage my own money and how to manage my time. Since I was living by myself I had to start buying things that usually just ended up in my house, obviously because my mom bought them, like toothpaste or shampoo. I learned how to manage my money and only spend it on things that I absolutely needed in order to survive. With going away for school I also learned how to manage my time a lot better. I quickly realized how tempting it was to go hangout with my friends every day because they lived on my floor but that was also troubling. You have to learn selfcontrol and how to finish important tasks such as: cleaning your room, doing your homework, or going to work before having a good time. Moving away from home has taught me how to be an adult, without the constant help and care from my parents. No one said it was going to be easier when I went away for school, but it did teach me all the valuable things I needed in order to one day actually be on my own in the adult world.
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The album starts off right with the track “Go!” This track is fast paced, has an epic synth lead, and will keep your heart pounding for 3 minutes and 12 seconds. The next track, “Into The Shadows,” starts with an arpeggiator and has pounding synth hits. This track is definitely a banger. The fifth track, “War,” really caught my attention. It starts off with a pretty fast paced tempo that really slaps. It leads into a slow part in the middle that is reminiscent of a classic horror film soundtrack. Their most popular track is “Invader,” which is a great song to bang your head to.
Another track off their album is called “Oracle”. This track features gated reverb drums and is a much slower paced song. Usually the duo makes fast paced hits. But this one is slower, and has a much more melancholy vibe. This is a song that makes you feel like you are waiting for something. The last track is called “Become Wrath.” This is probably the most intense song on “Loved to Death.” It’s cool to listen to this album and play video games to it because the style of the music fits the theme if you are playing an RPG or shooter game. Their songs kind of remind me of classic Carpenter films like “The Thing,” or “Escape From New York.” Dance With
The Dead’s fusion of metal and synthwave is a must-listen for fans of both genres. I would totally blast this music while playing the video game Doom, or the 2016 remake of the game. I discovered synthwave in 2013 when I played the video game Hotline Miami, which features popular synth artists in its soundtrack. I fell in love with the uniqueness of this subgenre of electronic music because I already love 80’s music and electronic music. Why not put the two together? I’m glad many artists are doing it. You can find “Loved to Death” on major streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, as well as on Bandcamp. Happy listening!
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As the NFL season nears and most teams enter into their fourth, and final preseason, game it is now time to start talking football and specifically, fantasy football. To the novices or beginners there are two main leagues in fantasy football- the Standard league and the Points-per-reception league. In the standard league a touchdown is worth six points for your team and the quarterback receives four points towards your teams overall score. Rather, in PPR leagues teams are rewarded for picking players in the draft that average high totals in
receptions each year because each reception is a point, in addition to the points awarded for the yards and any potential scoring that comes from the play. Though there is little variation between the two, the PPR league makes certain players much more enticing because they earn more receptions and therefore more points for their fantasy team owners. Be sure to check your leagues settings and what is included in your scoring, that way you can better plan your draft and pick cer-
tain players earlier or take a gamble and wait on that sleeper pick you’re eyeing. Up next is how to draft. No one can tell you in what order to draft which group of players, who to draft, or any of that. For example, last year Todd Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams raked in 319.30 points for Yahoo fantasy owners in a standard league. That was a remarkable 62.70 more points than La’Veon Bell of the Pittsburg Stealers, who is arguable the best all-around running back in the NFL and some would go so far as to proclaim he may be the best player in the league. Now, if you are lucky enough to be in the No. 1 overall draft position should you automatically jump, and draft Gurley again just purely based off his performance last season? Or do you draft
another running back, or maybe even a different position player all together? The old adage still holds true, even today- draft a running back that can be your workhorse early on. Resist the temptation to draft a quarterback early in the draft process, even if others in your league are jumping the gun and reaching for their quarterback. There are plenty of middle-tier quarterbacks who are steady performers year in and year out that you are better off spending those picks on running backs and wide receivers instead. In fact, according to an ESPN mock draft, quarterbacks really are typically being picked starting in the fourth round. In most mock drafts Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the first taken out of all available quarterbacks.
No season is won or lost in the first, second, or even third round of a draft. Instead, a team and season are made when the individual drafting does their research and finds those players that underperformed last season but are set for a breakout season, or rookies that could potentially come in mid-season and have an immediate impact. There are a few players to follow that, according to ESPN, are poised for a breakout season and should at least garner a look, or even a late-round selection, if you’re willing to take a gamble. If your draft doesn’t go quite as you had hoped, don’t fret; the waiver wire can be your best friend. Check back to The Edge to see how to play the waiver wire in hopes of finding a diamond in the rough to take you to the championship.
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The famous Anime “Fairy Tail,” is returning for a third season (8th in English dub) this fall. The anime is based on the manga of the same name created by Hiro Mashima. It is about a team that is part of a strong guild of wizards known as Fairy Tail. The group consists of Natsu, a fire dragon slayer; Gray an Ice wizard, Erza the amazing knight wizard, Lucy a celestial wizard and Happy the flying cat. It is a very good show with a mix of comedy, drama, action,and adventure. It is very well written as it sucks you in with multiple story arcs where one arc you wish death on a character, only to love him/her in a later
arc. The characters strengths, as well as their weaknesses, are on display, and almost every single character in the anime/manga is shown at one point to be vulnerable, and all the characters that are shown from the background characters to recurring characters have their own personalities. I think this makes the show more realistic. Another great thing about this show is the little things that you will notice but forget about until you notice the continuing thread later. A moment in Episode 10 is an example of this where Erza is warned by a thought projection to keep quiet about her past, it isn't until the Tower of Heaven arc start-
ing 23 episodes later that her past starts to be revealed. A longer boiling thread that is a better example is that of Lisanna who is introduced in episode 20 in a flashback when Mirajane tells Lucy the story of how Natsu and Happy met. At the end of the episode, Lucy is looking at a picture taken from the story "and this girl must be Lisanna. That's weird if she's Mira and Elfman's sister how come I haven't met her yet? I wonder where she is.” I'm not going to give a lot away basically you start to find out a little bit more about her here and there but she doesn't show up till Episode 79. The ending of Fairy Tail episodes are some of my favorite episode endings because at the end of an episode the end song (which changes throughout the series) starts 10 seconds before the credits start and it really gets you to look forward to the next epi-
sode, the best example I can come up with is from episode 20 the music starts when Lucy is leaving the room it shows the picture from the story then shows a close up of Lisanna (in the picture) before fading to credits. An episode can leave you going through a whole variety of emotions, and those emotions are shown by the characters, Even if you are watching in the original Japanese the emotion transcends language, even in the English dub the opening and closing songs are in format of Japanese and if you read the subtitles its absolutely beautiful (and make great motivators for your playlist). Once you start watching you won't want to stop. The “Final Series” is set to debut in Japan Oct. 7. Make sure to check Crunchyroll for details on the American release and Funimation for details on the English dub release.
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Cyberpunk 2077 is an upcoming video game from developer CD Projekt Red, who also brought us The Witcher series. At E3 2018, which is the biggest yearly event in gaming, we saw a cinematic trailer for the game. The trailer showed off an ambitious futuristic city called Night City, with flying cars, all sorts of cool technology and an amazing protagonist. Even in the future, the city is divided between the rich and poor. There is a lot of turmoil and fighting within the city. People have cybernetic implants and modifications to their bodies. There is a lot of conflict, cheeky business deals and attitude. We only got the trailer, but it was only cinematic. It didn’t
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show us any gameplay. At E3, they showed the press gameplay of the game behind closed doors. When the members of the press came out of that secret room, they all mostly agreed that the game looked promising. I can imagine that, coming from a really good company like CD Projekt Red, this game will be as amazing and full of detail like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. That game had a lot of side quests and things to do. It would make sense for Cyberpunk 2077 to have similar depth in its gameplay. The question on every fan’s mind is, when will the game be released? My closest bet would be a 2020 release. In an article on Engadget titled “It’s not always sunny in
‘Cyberpunk 2077’,” written by Jessica Conditt, producer of the game Richard Borzymowski said that the game is playable from start to finish story-wise. However, he added also, “It doesn’t have all of the proper assets, playtesting or bug fixes in place, but seeing the story come together is a critical step in the development process.” This means that the game’s story is playable all throughout, but the kinks haven’t been worked out entirely. There could still be a lot of bugs and problems with the game that the developers still have to work out. Another guess for the release year would be 2021. This would be all right with me because in my opinion, games shouldn’t be rushed. More developers need to take their time making video games, so that they can produce quality over quantity. If it’s released in 2021, its
possible that by that time the next generation of video game consoles will be already out. Think about it, if the PS3 came out in 2006, which is seven years before 2013 (which is when the PS4 came out), and seven years after 2013 is 2020, we could expect new video game consoles in 2020. The PS5 and Xbox Two (if that’s its name) could be just around the corner. With every new generation of game consoles, the technology gets better and the game worlds get more detailed. To me, it seems that Cyberpunk 2077 is so ambitious that it could only make sense to release it on PS5 and the next-gen Xbox. I am also interested in this game because I love films like Blade Runner. I am into science fiction stuff, and this game looks promising. Especially coming from a developer that made an amazing game like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
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Anastasia belongs among Disney royalty
At the end of July, Disney and Fox shareholders approved of a merger of the two companies. The nearly $80-billion merger is expected to be completed and pushed through by early 2019. With this merger in place, some commotion has stirred up about whether Anastasia will soon join the Disney princesses. “Anastasia” was produced by two former Walt Disney feature animation directors; however, the film is technically owned by Fox Animation Studios. I personally am a big fan of Anastasia and think she deserves joining the Disney Princesses. An article posted by BuzzFeed made many compelling arguments as to why Anastasia is
well deserving of the crown. The plot of the movie “Anastasia” is that she is the daughter of the Russian Tsar and part of the Romanov family. Rasputin is an evil villain in the movie that sells his soul for the power to kill off the entire Romanov family, but Anastasia escapes. When trying to board a train Anastasia slips and hits her head, losing all her memory from her life aside from a small locket and music box given to her by her grandmother. Anastasia then is raised in an orphanage under a different name, Anya, and throughout the movie she is trying to discover her past and who she is all while fighting Rasputin. Making Anastasia a Disney
Princess would not be farfetched considering that she is from a royal. She also has an amazing singing voice, which seems to be a trend with all Disney Princesses. Her villain on the other hand, Rasputin, is what I would consider to be the worst villain that any Disney Princess has had to face. I mean come on, he literally sold his soul just to acquire the power to kill off her entire family. Not to mention he is just plain creepy. Aside from being royal and defeating an evil villain like most Disney Princesses, Anastasia is all around tough. Not only did she lose her memory of who she used to be, she then had to grow up in an orphanage with a completely different name and work in a fish factory. She had to learn how to do things on her own with no family, and she didn’t have some fairy godmother to help wave away her problems.
Now let’s think about the other Disney Princess attributes like the trusty sidekick and the whole finding true love concept. Well Anastasia can check both of those off because she has both. She has Pooka, her adorable dog that is her sidekick, and Dimitri, who eventually she falls in love with at the end of the movie. Another tough attribute about Anastasia is she never played the whole damsel in distress role. If anything, she was the one always having to save Dimitri. Anastasia may be gorgeous and sweet, but she isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. Anastasia sticks up for herself and teaches young girls to be tough all while still meeting all of the basic Disney Princess qualities. The merger between Disney and Fox will be a huge one for the entertainment business, but Anastasia is well deserving of the Disney Princess crown in my opinion.
great network and connection skills. You have the opportunity of a lifetime to be able to meet new people and grow with these people. Meeting new people will come to your aid for many things. You will be able to form study groups for classes, have a group of friends that you regularly hang out with, and even meet people who may eventually become a lifelong friend to you. Because many people have gotten involved on campus, there are some who have met their best friend, significant other, or even made a connection with someone who can help with job placement.
Here at Western, there is a family feel on campus; you can go to anyone on campus to talk to if you need to and even if you need help with anything. The faculty and professors here on campus are amazing when it comes to their openness and availability with students. A great piece of advice is try to get to know your professor one-on-one. Begin to build a strong relationship with your professors. Having a solid relationship with your professors will go a long way through your journey in their class. Great professor-student relationships lead to more one-on-one attention, which can lead towards extensions on assignments and projects, and even lead to job placement and/or job guidance. Professors are very knowledgeable and they have exceptional networks that lead people to unique opportunities.
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Don’t allow the college life to overwhelm and stress you out. College carries a very different vibe from high school. Here at college, you are extremely more independent and with that independency comes obligations and responsibilities. Stay up-todate with your dates and deadlines; keep a planner or calendar. Plan out your day and week with set things you need to do and get them done as soon as possible. If something is unclear, if you’re lost on campus, if you don’t know the answer and even if you just bluntly need help; do not be afraid to ask. You are asking not just for yourself but many times, your question is someone else’s question. That statement is very cliche but it is definitely true. You and maybe two other students are thinking the same thing but don’t want to ask; ask anyway!
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The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are currently ranked first with 36 points, and Western Illinois is ranked sixth with 12 points. The men from South Dakota State who Western should outperform are junior Chase Cayo and senior Kyle Burdick. Cayo won the 2017 Summit League Championship with the ninth fastest time posted by a league champion. He also clocked in with the best 8K time and the second-best 10K time in the league last season. Burdick on the other hand earned All-
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Sanders came closely behind her teammates, earning nin kills for the Leathernecks. Johnson led the team at the net with 30 assists, followed by sophomore setter Cassie Hunt who earned 20 assists. Defensively, the Purple and Gold were led by Claire Grove with 17 digs. Closely following Grove was Johnson with 15 digs and Patenaude with nine digs. Redshirt-sophomore middle-hitter Mackenzie Steckler led the Leathernecks at the net with a total of nine blocks. Although the Leathernecks did not finish with the 3-0 record that they had hoped
Summit First Team honors, by finishing second at last year’s Summit League. Additionally he was one of the top-two to cross the finish line at each meet last season. For the Purple and Gold women’s division, they are currently ranked in the preseason poll at seventh with 15 points. Their competition this season will be against The University of South Dakota Coyotes, who are ranked first with 48 points. Senior Megan Billington and junior Kianna Stewart are the leaders of their Coyote pack. Billington received a fourthplace finish last year at the
Summit League Championship, as well as garner All-Summit First Team Honors. She also led her team with five out of the six meets from last season. Stewart earned an All-Summit First Team accolades when she placed seventh last year at the the Summit League. In addition, Stewart placed in the top seven at all six meets, which has made her a force to be reckoned with. This season will be a tough one for the Leathernecks, but with a lot of determination and focus we could see Western rising from their starting ranks of sixth and seventh. twitter: boxin_briecoder
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to finish the weekend with, Western displayed exemplary determination and stamina throughout the course of the invitational. The Purple and Gold never gave up, even when the score was stacked against them. Head coach Ben Staupe commented on the team’s performance. “Although it was not the outcome we were looking for, I am really proud of the team today,“ Staupe said. ”We will clean up mistakes in practice and we are looking forward to getting back on the court.” The Western Illinois University women’s volleyball team will take on Bradley University this Friday August 31st at 6 p.m in Peoria, Ill. twitter: beccalangysxo
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Scouting White Sox Prospects MACOMB, Ill. — The Chicago White Sox may not be one of the most exciting teams in baseball right now, but they certainly will be one of the more exciting teams in the near future. The South Side is loaded with tons of talent, and has been ranked No. 3 in the MLB. Though the fans will have to wait for the majority of their talent to be pulled up from the minors, there have been many prospects that have been pulled up to the big league club. Yoan Moncada, Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez and Carson Fulmer all started on the big league roster this season. While some say that they did not live up to the hype, I believe that they didn’t need to become all-stars right off the bat, rather they showed signs of improvement throughout the course of the season. Moncada was one of the most highly touted prospects throughout major league baseball, but has yet to live up to his huge expectations. Moncada has a batting average of .220, and is currently on pace to beat the MLB strikeout record. However, Moncada has shown steady improvement during the second half of the baseball season. He has taken
more walks and has been more reliable on the defensive side. The Sox will need to see continued improvement from him, if he wishes to be a part of their long term plans. Giolito has been a big disappoint this season. Giolito has the stuff to be a top of the line pitcher, but it gets to his head too much while he is pitching. He currently has the best pitching record on the club, going 9-9 on the year, but saw his ERA reach new heights this season. Giolito had an opportunity to cement himself into the rotation of the future, but will most likely see himself in the bullpen as a long reliever. Lopez started the year off on a strong note, being the White Sox top pitcher for the first few months of the season. However, he did not get the run support he needed to win games, and many fans wonder if he has given up on the season, even though there is still many games left on the schedule. “Rey” is a hard throwing pitcher who will likely be in the back end of the White Sox rotation when the rebuild is complete. He will have to learn to not pitch with power against every batter, and will have to develop to his off-
speed pitches to be a successful starting pitcher with the professionals. Fulmer was the fourth and final prospect to start off in the big leagues this year. Fulmer did not stay on the big league roster for long. He got rocked in many starting nods, and it was not long before he was sent back down to the farm for development. It seems like Fulmer’s starting days are behind him, but still has an opportunity to be a long reliever for the club when they are contending. While the first wave of prospects did not blow away fans, there is still hope for the next few waves of minor league prospects. Michael Kopech recently got pulled up and impressed his team during his debut. He was the White Sox No. 2 prospect and the MLB’s No. 13 - ranked prospect. His debut was cut short due to a rain delay, but struck out four batters in two innings of work. Eloy Jimenez is another White Sox prospect on the cusp of getting a call up. He is the Sox’s number No. 1 ranked prospect and the MLB’s No. 3 ranked prospect. He is raking in the minor leagues, having multi-hit games like it is nothing. It is only a matter of time before he, and all the other young talented prospects will be called up. The White Sox took a gamble by investing their resources into a full rebuild, and only time will tell if it pays off.
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Football prepares for season opener By Haley Richards sports editor
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ROCHESTER, Mich. — The Western Illinois Men’s soccer team took a draw of 1-1 in their season opener against Oakland University this past Friday. The Leathernecks were leading the whole game until the Grizzlies scored in the 90th minute. Director of Soccer Eric Johnson was content with the draw but was ultimately hoping for the win. “Good first road game for our squad,” Johnson said. “I'm a bit disappointed we didn't get all three points but we didn't fold after giving up the lead in the last minute which shows we have some grit. It was exciting to see Xavier get his first collegiate goal as well.” Sophomore midfielder Paul Kirdorf got the Purple and Gold going with an early shot on goal. In the 33rd minute, senior midfielder Daniel Kadima had another good strike, which was saved by the Oakland keeper. Right before halftime, Oakland’s junior forward
Nebojsa Popovic had a shot that hit the top of the crossbar, but fortunately did not make it in the back of the net. In the 73rd minute, the Leathernecks captured the game when freshman forward Xavier Brown beat the keeper and found the back of the net. This was not only Brown’s first collegiate goal but also the first of the season for Western. With less than a minute left in regulation play freshman defender Napoleon Outlaw III found the equalizer off of a rebound leaving the match at a score of 1-1. Western had a total of eight shots on goal while Oakland had 21. Junior goalkeeper Tim Trilk had six saves on the day, two of which were crucial to the keep the draw. The game was also a physical match; the Grizzlies having 18 fouls against them while the Leathernecks had nine. Kadima had four shots on goal while senior defender Orsy Gonzales and Kirdorf each had one shot on the day. Coming up for the Leathernecks in the University
of Wisconsin-Green Bay and Bowling Green State University, which will both be at home. Green bay is set for Friday, Aug. 31 at 3 p.m. while Bowling Green is set for Sunday, Sept. 2 at 1 p.m. Last time the Purple and Gold faced these two teams was early in the 2017 season. Western saw a 4-3 loss to Green Bay and a 2-0 loss to Bowling Green. Since then, Western has lost players such as Fernando Pacheco who had seven goals and 15 points in his final season. However, the roster still features 13 upperclassmen, which includes six seniors. In the senior class the roaster is forward Drew Whalen, forward Feli Keti, Orsy Gonzales, defender Angelo Amato, defender Jamison Kozar, midfielder Jacob Bjornsen, and Daniel Kadima. Whalen was named a 2018 Summit League Player to Watch and was also named AllSummit League First team honoree after last season where he had eight goals, ranking him at third in the conference. Twitter: hayfourrr
Volleyball splits season opener By Becca Langys photo editor
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MACOMB, Ill.— The Western Illinois University women’s volleyball team opened up their 2018 season in Western Hall during the Hampton Inn invitational. The invitational consisted of four teams total, each team playing three games. The Leathernecks went 1-2 overall. Last Friday, Western took on Farleigh Dickinson University for their very first game of the 2018 season. The Leathernecks swept the Knights, finishing the match with a 3-0 record (25-12, 25-14, 25-15). Western completely dominated during their matchup against the Knights, setting their season off to a good start. Offensively, the Leathernecks were led by senior outside-hitter Melanie Patenaude who had a total of 11 kills during the matchup. Closely following Patenaude was senior right-side-hitter Shiah Sanders with 10 kills and junior middle-hitter Riley Schumacher with six kills. Defensively, the Leathernecks were led by junior libero
Claire Grove with 16 digs and senior setter Jaime Johnson who earned a total of 11 digs. At the net, Western was led by Schumacher who topped off at five blocks for the night. As Saturday afternoon rolled around, the Leathernecks were set to play Tennessee Tech University at 2pm for their second game of the Hampton Inn Invitational. Western finished the match with a record of 1-3 (23-25, 25-15, 22-25, 12-25), making their overall record 1-1. The Leathernecks struggled to maintain their momentum throughout the matchup against TTU, making it difficult for them to keep up with the Golden Eagles. Leading the Leathernecks offensively, Patenaude raked up 11 kills for the Western, closely followed by sophomore outside-hitter Emma Norris who earned seven kills for the Leathernecks. Johnson led Western at the net with a total of 24 assists. Western was led defensively by Claire Grove who earned 15 digs and Sanders who earned nine digs. Closely following was
Johnson with six digs. At the net, the Leathernecks were led defensively by Schumacher who earned five blocks for Western and Sanders who earned three blocks. Saturday Evening, Western was scheduled to face off against the University of Evansville for their third and final game of the invitational. The Leathernecks put up a strong fight against the Purple Aces, taking the match to five games and falling just short of a win. Western finished their match with a 2-3 loss against the University of Evansville (24-26, 23-25, 27-25, 25-23, 15-11), setting their record at 1-2 for the season. Leatherneck offense came in hot during their third and final match of the invitational. Offensively leading the Leathernecks against the Purple Aces with a standout performance, Patenaude earned 16 kills for Western and Norris closely followed with 15 kills.
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Necks get early start at Early Bird By Brie Coder copy editor
MACOMB, Ill.— It’s that time of year again. The Western Illinois men and women’s cross country teams will be running with all their might towards the Summit League Championships in late October, and the NCAA Tournament in late November. First the Leathernecks will begin the anticipated season this Friday at the WIU Early Bird. The event begins at 5 p.m. with the women’s race (4000 meters), followed by the men’s race (6000 meters) at 5:45 p.m. The award ceremony will conclude the event at 6:15 p.m. Last season, the Purple and Gold had some astonishing performances. Among the runners who made big news, two of them have already been spotlighted by the Summit League as “Athletes to Watch.” The first runner to hold a career-best is junior Abigail Richter. Richter set personalbests in the 3-mile (15:52), 4K (14:50) and 6K (22:32.54). At last year ’s Summit League Championships, she placed 24th, as well as clocked in her career-best time during
that event. The second runner to watch for is senior Lucas Lingle. Last year Lingle also placed 24th in the Summit League Championships. He marked a career-best in the 10K at the NCAA Division I Midwest Region Cross Country Championships with an impressive time of 32:42.3 last November. Not only did Richter and Lingle achieve career-bests at last year’s Summit League Championship, but junior Ross Smetzer, junior Nicole Beebe and sophomores Jacey Roper and Hailey Tranchitella, also impressed themselves, their coach and their teammates with personal-bests. Smetzer came in at a time of 27:15.07, whereas Beebe, Roper and Tranchitella were neck and neck in the 6K with 23:17.68, 24:17.94 and 24:36.32. As of now in the 2018 Summit League Men’s Cross Country Preseason Poll, South Dakota State is Western’s toughest competitor in the men’s division.
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Lucas Lingle on a campus run at practice.
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