The WIU Army ROTC program traditionally fires a cannon at home football games. The cannon, named "Donna," is a long-standing tradition at Western football games. The firing of the cannon is a way for the ROTC program to engage with the community and create a spirited atmosphere at the games.

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One more year of the ROTC cannon at the football games.


 

ST_Lawson wrote: Thu Jun 26, 2025 8:11 am Permanent 12-game FCS season has been approved by the NCAA, starting in 2026.


 

Will the season be starting earlier, ending later, or will the usual BYE WEEK be eliminated to allow for this 12th game ???
 

The college crisis:  Regional universities struggle to attract students amid funding challenges, changing demographics.
From the Illinois Times:
https://www.illinoistimes.com/news-opin ... s-20323878
 
 

WIU says it’s turning the corner, but work remains.
From Tri-States Public Radio, WIUM-FM:
https://www.tspr.org/tspr-local-news/2025-06-18/wiu-says-its-turning-the-corner-but-work-remains


Mixed bag for WIU in state legislative session.
From Tri-States Public Radio, WIUM-FM:
https://www ...

 
 

"We’ve found ways to persevere": Macomb's economy diversifying in a time of change.
From WGEM-TV:
https://www.wgem.com/2025/06/06/weve-fo ... me-change/
 
 

Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly.
From Capitol News Illinois:
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/de ... -assembly/
 
 

NCAA Baseball: Baton Rouge Regional Championship game: Tonight (Monday, June 2).

8:00 PM on ESPN 2: Little Rock vs #6 LSU

Little Rock is from the OVC. They finished in 8th place (out of 10) in the regular season.

Little Rock and Western finished with the same winning percentage:
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Leatherneck Softball Wins The 2024-2025 OVC Softball Team Sportsmanship Award.
https://goleathernecks.com/news/2025/5/ ... award.aspx