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Among flagship sports like football, basketball and volleyball, esports can get lost in the mix on a college campus. Part of that is due to its non-traditionally athletic design. But another is the sometimes unclear definition of esports.
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For years, esports have become more and more mainstream – with college programs offering scholarships and marquee tournaments broadcast nationally on TV. That’s now trickling down to high schools.
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Gamers at Illinois Wesleyan University have a new space to practice and compete with the opening of a new, 5,700-square-foot esports facility.IWU's…
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The gaming industry is becoming so big that Illinois State University’s Creative Technologies major is leveling up when it comes to game design.The Arts…
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In a nod to the academic and life skills that stem from student involvement, Heartland Community College will soon become the third higher education…
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Illinois State University is adding a video gaming program.The esports program under the Campus Recreation department will have a competitive varsity…
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Illinois Wesleyan’s esports program has captured the championship in a national tournament in the program’s second season.IWU defeated Columbia College in…
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Zack Gilbert has been a video game fanatic as long as he can remember. “I played some video games, including Super Mario Bros.,” Gilbert recalled of his…
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Bloomington-Normal is accustomed to hosting big softball, volleyball, and basketball tournaments. It can now add esports to the list.Grossinger Motors…
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Illinois Wesleyan University has unveiled its new arena where its new esports program is housed.The converted conference room inside Hansen Student Center…