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Nine things I wish I knew as a college freshman
As a freshman we have all made many memories and many mistakes. Here are nine things that I wish someone would have told me during my freshman year at Eastern Michigan University.
New Student Orientation Assistants are here to help
Every student who has gone through Eastern Michigan University’s First Four Orientation knows how overwhelming it can be. The buildings and their names don’t match up, the steady stream of brochures gets jumbled, and those interesting personal facts seem lacking when it’s time to present them in a round of ice-breakers.
How to avoid the dreaded 'Freshman Fifteen'
One of a freshman’s greatest fears: the dreaded “Freshman 15.” Not everyone experiences a dramatic weight gain their first year of college, but there are certainly some who do and there are many ways to prevent it.
Campus hot spots
Besides the fact that Eastern Michigan University has a beautiful campus, EMU also has great spots to mingle, learn and have fun with friends and colleagues. Here are some of the main hot spots on campus.
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Local band Doogatron to host quarterly showcase
Doogatron, a band based out of Ann Arbor and Detroit, is hosting a quarterly showcase at Crossroads in Ypsilanti. The showcase consists of hosts Doogatron, Jaws That Bite, Pat In The Hat, K-man Assault Rifle, and Sean Brocash.
Kimmie Horne to perform for fundraiser in August
Jazz musician, Kimmie Horne, will be performing at An Evening of Jazzy Summer Elegance.
Disney classic is to be performed by local talent at the Lincoln Center
The Broadway version of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. will be performed at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in Ypsilanti on June 25-28, starring all local talent.
Encore Theatre's production of South Pacific gives a fresh approach
The city of Dexter’s Encore Theatre has had a history of putting on enjoyable musical theatre for eight years now and its latest offering, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic, South Pacific, follows that tradition. The musical, set during World War II, tells the story of young Navy nurse, Nellie Forbush, and the French planter, Emile de Becque, with whom she falls in love. Emile, it turns out, has some secrets that may crush their chance at happiness.
This summer's must-read books
A trip to Barcelona, Spain or Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is not in a college student’s budget. A trip to Barnes and Noble, however, is. Take a well-earned vacation and escape with a book this summer.
Food Gatherers to host annual Grillin' event
In Washtenaw County, one in seven people struggles with hunger. Food Gatherers, a local food bank and food rescue organization, has worked since 1988 to help remedy this situation.
New local theater troop to present 'Beaver's Long Strange Trip'
A young theater movement has given rise to many new theaters around Ypsilanti including Mix, Dreamland Theater and the newest member, The Neighborhood Theatre Group.
Breckenridge moves audience with performance of classical music
On Saturday, May 30, Eastern Michigan University hosted Carol lei Breckenridge on a five-octave clavichord performance at 4 p.m. in the Alexander Building.
'The Boy Who Loved Monsters' makes audience laugh and teaches heartfelt lessons
“I wish I had a monster that would eat my whole family so we could go on adventures instead of going to bed,” said Evan, Act 1, played by Jake Daily.
Al Madrigal to perform stand-up for fundraiser
Al Madrigal, stand-up comedian and correspondent on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” will perform at Progress Michigan’s Stand Up For Progress fundraiser at 7:30 p.m., June 3, at the Rackham Graduate School Auditorium, 915 East Washington St.
How prepared are students for life after college?
Graduating from college is extremely exciting, however after graduation is over many people experience an “oh crap, what now?” moment.
5 places to explore around Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is a very diverse area with a variety of different things to do. However, as the summer days stretch on and on we might find ourselves feeling out of options, and reverting to Netfilx binges for entertainment.
Anna Debiasi's drawing, 'A Crying Girl'
Eleventh grader, Anna Debiasi's, drawing called 'A Crying Girl.'
Regional art exhibition 'Dangerous Minds' displays advancement in art education
Now on view until Tuesday, May 19 in the Ford Gallery from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., EMU is presenting the Regional High School Art Exhibition, “Dangerous Minds.”