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CloseUP inspired Powers to keep acting

To be a theater major, or not to be a theater major? This was Jahmeel Powers’ ultimate question as he switched from majoring in nursing to theater arts with a musical theater minor.

Ward case gets reinstated

Julea Ward’s lawsuit against Eastern Michigan University was recently reinstated by a federal court of appeals.

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team took possession of first place in the Mid-American Conference West after a 55-50 victory against Bowling Green State University on Saturday at the Convocation Center. EMU (10-11, 5-2 MAC) was led by a 20-point output from senior guard Darrell Lampley, who also dished out four assists for the Eagles.

From the Blogs

Feb 4 · EMU men's basketball falls to Akron Zips 77-47
From: Eagles' Landing
Feb 4 · Eagles defeat RedHawks to remain tied atop the MAC West
From: Eagles' Landing
Feb 1 · Eagles still top of MAC-West despite 62-57 loss
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Jan 28 · Eagles atop MAC west after 55-50 win
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Jan 28 · EMU women's basketball dominate Akron Zips
From: Eagles' Landing

Eagles come home Saturday
By James Highsmith · Feb 1
The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team will return home for a two-game stretch when it plays Mid-American Conference East foe Miami (Ohio) at 2 p.m.

Two theatre productions take stage at Eastern
By Nicole Bell · Feb 1
*“No Child…” * In New York City at Barrow Street Theater in 2007, a one-woman show was performed that would eventually become a smash hit.

Gymnastics gets first win
By Harry Eichholtz · Jan 29

The Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team was able to gather its first win of the season against Texas Women’s University but came up just short against their MAC rival Central Michigan University on Friday.

Bands rock Woodruff's
By Carla Nodi · Jan 29

Woodruff’s Bar, located at 36 E. Cross Street in Ypsilanti, often plays host to local talent. This past Wednesday the popular bar served up musical performances by local bands Walk Your Bike, The Rabbit Done Died and The Marietta. The music, which began at 10 p.m., lasted past 2 a.m.

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