WC | Latest News
WC | News
Board of Trustees Increases Tuition, Housing and Dining Rate
By Anya Adkins, WC Reporter
MACOMB, Illinois – In a 4-3 vote on March 20, the Board of Trustees voted to increase tuition costs for...
Western Illinois University to temporarily pause use of Lincoln-Washington Halls
By Anya Adkins, WC Reporter
MACOMB, Illinois (Western Courier) – On Jan. 13 Western Illinois University Housing Department sent out a notice to students in...
Kristi Mindrup Named First Female President of Western Illinois University
By Samantha Haney, WC Asst. Editor-in-Chief
MACOMB, Illinois — Kristi Mindrup has been named the 13th president of Western Illinois University, marking a historic moment...
Presidential Election Night Recap: WIU Students Gather for MCC Watch Party
By Emile Limoges, WC Reporter
MACOMB, Illinois (Western Courier). – Western Illinois University students gathered at the Multicultural Center (MCC) on Tuesday night to watch...
Election Coming Up: How Students Can Play a Roll
By Emile Limoges, WC Reporter
MACOMB, Illinois – With the 2024 presidential election fast approaching, Western Illinois University (WIU) students are positioned to make an...
WC | Sports
WIU to Send Veterans to OVC Tournament through Hot Cakes for Heroes
By Anthony Steinhoff, WC Sports Reporter
MACOMB, Illinois (Western Courier) — Western Illinois University will send two veterans from the Macomb area to the...
Western Illinois Men’s Basketball dropped four straight with crucial homestand approaching
By Anthony Steinhoff, WC Sports Reporter
MACOMB, Illinois (Western Courier) — Despite encouraging offensive statistics, WIU has been either edged out, outran or shut down...
Game Day Atmosphere: Student vs. Athlete
By Emile Limoges, WC Reporter & Addy Wingard, Photographer
MACOMB, Illinois (Western Courier) — Game day at Western Illinois University (WIU) brings a unique blend...
Homecoming Recap: WIU Leathernecks v. UT Martin Skyhawks
By Anthony Steinhoff, WC Sports Reporter & Addy Wingard, Photographer
MACOMB, Illinois (Western Courier) - Western Illinois had homecoming hopes of winning 3 straight on...
Homecoming Game: WIU Leathernecks v. UT Martin
By Anthony Steinhoff, Sport Reporter
MACOMB, Illinois (Western Courier) - Leatherneck Football takes on UT Martin this Saturday afternoon at Hanson field.
Kickoff is set for...
WC | Opinions
Opinion: Planes Are Safer Than Before
By Anya Adkins, WC Reporter
MACOMB, Illinois – When I took my first flight, I wasn’t scared at all. I was reassured by my mom...
Opinion: Everyone Should Have An On-Campus Job
By Samantha Haney, WC Asst. Editor-in-Chief
As a graphic designer for the Office of Student Engagement at Western Illinois University, I’ve learned lessons beyond what...
OPINIONS: Redefining the American Dream: Why Immigration Reform Can’t Wait
By Emile Limoges, WC Reporter
MACOMB, Illinois (Western Courier) - Immigration is a defining feature of the United States, it is a key principle of...
