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Baldwin Martinez Hired to Help with Live Broadcast on ESPN+

Baldwin Martinez Hired to Help with Live Broadcast on ESPN+

Glen Novak October 7, 2025

MACOMB, Il - The School of Communication and Media hired Baldwin Martinez as their new Sports Broadcasting Coordinator two weeks ago. Martinez graduated from Western with an undergraduate degree in Broadcasting...

Micah Ramirez Reflects on Recent Success

Micah Ramirez Reflects on Recent Success

Glen Novak October 2, 2025

MACOMB, Il - Western Illinois goalkeeper Micah Ramirez reflected on his recent success with the Men's Soccer team and being the best player behind in the net. Ramirez originally played for Temple University...

WIU to Send Veterans to OVC Tournament through Hot Cakes for Heroes

WIU to Send Veterans to OVC Tournament through Hot Cakes for Heroes

Anthony Steinhoff February 10, 2025

MACOMB, Il - Western Illinois University will send two veterans from the Macomb area to the Ohio Valley Conference basketball tournament in early March. The traveling expenses will be covered by all...

Western Illinois Men’s Basketball dropped four straight with crucial homestand approaching

Western Illinois Men’s Basketball dropped four straight with crucial homestand approaching

Anthony Steinhoff January 21, 2025

MACOMB, Il - Despite encouraging offensive statistics, WIU has been either edged out, outran or shut down over their last four contests. Western dropped games against UT Martin (9-10, 5-3 OVC), Tennessee...

Game Day Atmosphere: Student vs. Athlete

Game Day Atmosphere: Student vs. Athlete

Emile Limoges and Addy Wingard November 6, 2024

MACOMB, Il - Game day at Western Illinois University (WIU) brings a unique blend of excitement and tradition, from the tailgates to the stadium. But what is it really like from the perspectives of those...

Homecoming Recap: WIU Leathernecks v. UT Martin Skyhawks

Homecoming Recap: WIU Leathernecks v. UT Martin Skyhawks

Anthony Steinhoff October 18, 2024

MACOMB, Il - Western Illinois had homecoming hopes of winning 3 straight on an 85-degree Saturday afternoon. Over 4000 fans attended to support the Leathernecks in their 17-45 loss to UT Martin. Tennessee...

WIU Softball Player Brings Home Honor

WIU Softball Player Brings Home Honor

Caiden Strenz, Leatherneck Insiders August 31, 2024

MACOMB, Il - A Western Illinois University softball player is bringing home hard-earned honor. After routing Mississippi Valley State, the WIU Senior Infielder Bella Alvarez from Santa Clarita, California...

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