Breast cancer is a disease that affects more than just the thousands of people diagnosed with it. Stephanie Martin lost a mother who always cheered her on when Laura Martin passed away from breast cancer on June 28, 2007 at age 52.

The 2009 edition of CMU athletics brought the university three Mid-American Conference Championships (football, soccer and wrestling), two top 25 finishes (football and wrestling) and three athletes earn All-America honors (Mike Miller, Scotti Sentes and Greg Pilling).

With success ranging from individual performances to team triumpth, 2009 will a memorable one for the Chippewas. Here are the year’s top five sports stories.

This past semester has had a few events that the editorial board is thankful for. Students standing up for their rights, president Wilbur having open forums, the Central Alert System being fixed and the soccer team is among the things to be thankful for.

SOUTH BEND, IND — It took two minutes and 29 seconds for Notre Dame to show the CMU soccer team how dangerous its offense could be.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A season that began with a 2-1 exhibition win against Big East member Pittsburgh came to an end Sunday to fellow Big East member Notre Dame.

The CMU soccer team lost to No. 5 Notre Dame in the first round of the playoffs. The soccer team shouldn’t be discouraged though, as they’ve proved themselves as a force during this season. Congratulations to the team on being MAC Champions.

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The soccer team lost 6-1 to Notre Dame in the second round of the NCAA tournament Sunday at South Bend.