http://www.easternecho.com A source for all of the breaking news that occurs locally and at Eastern Michigan University. en-us Gryphon 2.3.1-dsw (pewabic)/Foundry5 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:42:02 -0500 webmaster@easternecho.com http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2012/01/car_accident_occurs_near_mckenny_hall At approximately 2:05pm today there was a two car collision on Washtenaw Rd directly in front of McKenny Hall. A blue sports car and a grey Oldsmobile were involved. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:42:02 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2012/01/car_accident_occurs_near_mckenny_hall http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2012/01/bomb_threat_at_arborland_starbucks At approximately 4 p.m. on Jan. 21, a bomb threat was called into the Starbucks located at 3601 Washtenaw Avenue in Ann Arbor. The restaurant workers then phoned the police. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:26:03 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2012/01/bomb_threat_at_arborland_starbucks http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2011/12/north_korean_leader_kim_jongil_dies_at_69 According to a report by the BBC, North Korean leader Kim Jon-il has died. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:49:33 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2011/12/north_korean_leader_kim_jongil_dies_at_69 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2011/11/putnam_fight_under_investigation EMU’s Department of Public Safety is examining the reason behind a fight that broke out in Putnam Resident Hall Monday. Only three of the suspects have been identified. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:10:59 -0400 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2011/11/putnam_fight_under_investigation http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2011/10/dusty_vents_set_off_fire_alarms_twice_in_prayharrold Fire alarms forced out occupants of Pray-Harrold twice Monday afternoon. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:48:16 -0400 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2011/10/dusty_vents_set_off_fire_alarms_twice_in_prayharrold http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2011/09/regents_vote_no_on_campus_usage_of_medicinal_marijuana In a meeting today, the Board of Regents voted to ban medical marijuana on campus. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:13:20 -0400 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2011/09/regents_vote_no_on_campus_usage_of_medicinal_marijuana http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2011/09/reopening_ceremony_for_prayharrold To officially mark the opening of Pray-Harrold, Eastern Michigan University’s largest classroom building, a special ceremony was held in the student commons area. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:13:57 -0400 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2011/09/reopening_ceremony_for_prayharrold http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2011/09/campus_fire_set_by_student A 55-year-old student was arrested after setting fire to a trash can in the Student Center of Eastern Michigan University. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:19:26 -0400 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2011/09/campus_fire_set_by_student http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2011/07/extreme_heat_in_ypsilanti As temperatures climbed throughout Washtenaw County, cooling centers were opened to keep the public safe. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:43:55 -0400 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2011/07/extreme_heat_in_ypsilanti http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2011/03/university_releases_update_regarding_security_breach In an update sent out to the campus community, Eastern Michigan University said they have reason to believe the former student employees used the obtained personal information to file fraudulent tax returns in the March 9 security breach. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:20:12 -0400 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/blog/news_blog/2011/03/university_releases_update_regarding_security_breach