http://www.easternecho.com Stories from The Eastern Echo en-us Gryphon 2.3.1-dsw (pewabic)/Foundry5 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:11:00 -0500 webmaster@easternecho.com http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/police_blotter Campus: Jan. 4 – A person was found trespassing at 6:16 p.m. in Pease Auditorium. Two people had an altercation at 7:27 p.m. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:01:59 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/police_blotter http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/student_body_president_set_to_deliver_speech Student Body President Jelani McGadney will deliver his State of the Student Body Address next Tuesday. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:00:52 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/student_body_president_set_to_deliver_speech http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/local_bookstores_might_close_after_bankruptcy Campus Book & Supply, Mike’s Bookstore and Ned’s Bookstore are in danger of closing after the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of their parent company, Nebraska Book Co. According to AnnArbor.com, a U.S. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:59:40 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/local_bookstores_might_close_after_bankruptcy http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/emu_graduation_rates_low When comparing graduation and retention rates among universities, there’s no reason Eastern Michigan University should be compared to institutions like the University of Michigan or Harvard University, according to Lynette Findley, assistant vice president of retention and student success at EMU. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:53:08 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/emu_graduation_rates_low http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/part_2_of_3_emu_dps_officer_offers_insight_on_campus_safety Buckson said it’s his feeling that campus crime has dropped from what it was in the late ’80s and early ’90s. “Though it goes in waves, I still think our campus is so much safer,” he said. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:11:00 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/part_2_of_3_emu_dps_officer_offers_insight_on_campus_safety http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/ypsi_city_council_discusses_manager_resignation The Ypsilanti City Council meeting Tuesday night came on the heels of Interim City Manager John Hansen’s resignation on Feb. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:08:27 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/ypsi_city_council_discusses_manager_resignation http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/art_exhibit_shows_gratitude Eastern Michigan University held a private art exhibit Friday night for people who have made donations to the EMU foundation. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:50:38 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/art_exhibit_shows_gratitude http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/ride_along_gives_insight_into_workings_of_dps Eastern Michigan University’s Interim Chief of Police Lt. Robert Heighes offered The Eastern Echo the opportunity for a reporter to ride along on patrol with some of his officers, as part of the Department of Public Safety’s commitment to transparency and building student relations. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:50:02 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/ride_along_gives_insight_into_workings_of_dps http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/duncan_biden_talk_affordability In a conference call to discuss college access and affordability, United States Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan lauded universities such as Eastern Michigan University for making education affordable. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:49:45 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/duncan_biden_talk_affordability http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/police_blotter Campus: Jan. 31 – A student was disturbing the peace at 10:11 a.m. in the Student Center. The student was upset at a SCCS hearing. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:48:12 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/police_blotter http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/leaky_pipe_stirs_curiousity Traffic cones and caution tape have surrounded a section of sidewalk along West Circle Drive for the last few days. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:46:24 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/leaky_pipe_stirs_curiousity http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/sepe_active_again_at_emu A group of students are reviving the inactive campus chapter of Students for an Ethical and Participatory Education. John Dellapelle, a junior studying political science at EMU, said the organization focuses on increasing student involvement in campus governance. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:45:41 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/sepe_active_again_at_emu http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/bill_proposes_pledge_to_be_required_for_k12 A bill introduced by the Michigan Senate would require all students in public schools to say the Pledge of Allegiance daily. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:45:00 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/bill_proposes_pledge_to_be_required_for_k12 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/emu_to_drop_flintcampus Eastern Michigan University is ending its operations in Flint after the winter semester due to consistent low enrollment. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:50:35 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/emu_to_drop_flintcampus http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/ward_case_gets_reinstated Julea Ward’s lawsuit against Eastern Michigan University was recently reinstated by a federal court of appeals. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:14:25 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/ward_case_gets_reinstated http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/police_blotter Campus: Jan. 28 – A student was found intoxicated at 1:10 a.m. in Buell Hall. The student was sent to St. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:41:08 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/police_blotter http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/plymouthcanton_schools_ban_book_from_ap_class Plymouth-Canton Community Schools have recently banned the book “Waterland” by Graham Swift from AP English classes, and reviewed the book “Beloved” by Toni Morrison for banning as well. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:39:54 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/02/plymouthcanton_schools_ban_book_from_ap_class http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/01/ward_case_sent_back_to_district_court The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th District sent Julea Ward’s case back to the district court Friday, Jan. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:10:59 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/01/ward_case_sent_back_to_district_court http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/01/president_obama_speaks_at_u_of_m President Obama spoke about college affordability issues on Friday morning at the Al Glick Fieldhouse at the University of Michigan. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:00:43 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/01/president_obama_speaks_at_u_of_m http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/01/discussion_starts_over_bill_4496 Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin recently testified to the Michigan Senate Education Committee against a bill that would allow community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees. House Bill 4496, was introduced to the Michigan House of Representatives by Representative John Walsh on March 24, 2011. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:56:08 -0500 http://www.easternecho.com/index.php/article/2012/01/discussion_starts_over_bill_4496