Unity rally held two days after EMU discovered racist hate speech

A recent EMU graduate turned faculty member sent University Christian Fellowship Director Sarah Jackson a message on the morning of the initial discovery of the racist hate speech that was painted on the wall of King Hall which motivated Pastor Jackson, her staff, and members of UCF to put together a unity rally that took place just over 48 hours after.

Second racial slur found on EMU campus in Wise Hall

A new racial slur was found written in the stairwell of Wise Hall while Eastern Michigan University Administration drafted their response to the students challenge for resolutions.

Three athletes named to MAC athletes of the week.

Paul Fricano, Jordann McDermitt and Hylnur Anderesson were all named athletes of the week in their respective sports for their performances over the weekend.

Aftermath of hate speech graffiti on King Hall

The aftermath of the hate speech discovered Tuesday morning on EMU’s campus was immediate. Students gathered at the scene of the incident.

Graffiti hate speech found on EMU's King Hall

On Tuesday Sept. 20, around 9 a.m. graffiti was found on the outer wall of EMU's King Hall depicting hate speech.

Student Government roundup, Sept. 13

The Internal Affairs Committee and the Political Action Change Committee met on Tuesday, Sept. 13. The following committees meet biweekly:

News Briefs, Sept. 19

Wednesday, Sept. 21

• Interim CIO Ron Woody will be discussing IT initiatives on campus from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Rm. 301 of Halle Library. There is no cost to attend and the event is open to the public.

Peace of Mind lecture discusses the importance of mental health

Eastern Michigan University’s Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. chapter hosted “Peace of Mind”, a lecture about mental health on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Student Center.

EMU SVU strives to bring awareness to sexual and domestic violence

The Eastern Michigan University Special Victims Unit is a five-person task force organized earlier this year to address violent crimes against persons and minimize victimization within the campus community.

Police Blotter, Sept. 19

Saturday, Sept. 10

• At 6:49 p.m. an individual was picked up by authorities on Emmet Street and Hamilton Street for possession of marijuana. This case was closed on Tuesday, Sept. 13.