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No. 2 ranked DJ Tiesto brings DJ Quintino and DJ Tommy Trash to the Convocation Center.

DJ Tiesto brings ‘electro’ to EMU

By Krystal Elliott · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013

For electronic dance music fans all across Michigan, the anticipation to see Tiësto has been building since tickets went on sale last summer, but the wait is finally over. The famous Dutch DJ is coming to rock the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center next Wednesday.

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Night of dance helps raise heart awareness

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013

We’ve all done it at one point or another in our lives at your cousin’s weddings, your friend’s open houses and, of course, at your family reunions: Worked off all that food you’d destroyed in one sitting and when that beat pumped, ran like a maniac to the dance floor and hustled the house down. Breaking a good sweat and exclaiming in excitement, you were having a fun workout and didn’t even know it.

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Things to do around EMU

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013

Looking for something to do? Here are a few on-campus activities to keep your week interesting. Join presenter Diane Brookins and Students for Life for the Black History Month event, Life of a People, Monday at 6 p.m. at Halle Library. The event is Learning Beyond the Classroom credit approved.

Cast members of ‘Urinetown’ perform at the dress rehearsal Wednesday evening.

‘Urinetown’: ‘Les mis’ with pee

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013

In a world where corporations rule and water is scarce, relieving one’s own bladder has become something of a privilege. Pay to pee or be carted off to the mysterious Urinetown, never to be heard from again.

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Gaming event to boost charities

By Henry Green · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

Gamers for Giving, a video game tournament and bring your own computer—local area network party, kicks off Saturday morning at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center.

Eastern Michigan Univeristy Women’s Resource Center is having a flash mob at noon on Feb. 14.

Flash Mob to back ending of violence

By Victoria Behne · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

V-Day doesn’t just stand for Valentine’s Day anymore. For fifteen years now, Vagina Day has been celebrated to raise awareness about violence against woman. One in three women will be raped or beaten in their lifetime, according to One Billion Rising’s website; the organization works for the prevention of violence against women.

I am P.I.N.K. makes prom dresses available.

I am P.I.N.K. aids Detroit students

By Heidi Guenther · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

From now until March 31, Eastern Michigan University’s I am P.I.N.K. is playing fairy godmother by hosting a second annual prom dress drive, which provides donated dresses to Detroit high school students.

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Tongue-in-cheek band Electric Six to play at Blind Pig

By Michael Klink · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

It’s Valentine’s Day, and you’ve probably seen enough images of topless cherubs and rootless flowers with three-day shelf lives to last a lifetime. Why not enjoy your Valentine’s Day this year by spending it with Electric Six at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor?

The cast of “Vagina Monologues” poses for a photo. The production was a hit at EMU, selling out all three nights.

Full house for ‘Vagina Monologues’

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

“One in three women on the planet will be raped or beaten in her lifetime. One billion women violated is an atrocity; one billion women dancing is a revolution,” reads the 1 Billion Rising website.

EMU is celebrating its 1,005 international students Feb. 11-14.

International Week begins

By Cosette Girardot · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

Out of the more than seven billion people in the world spanning across roughly 196 countries, Eastern Michigan University has 1,005 international students from 81 countries. During the week of Feb. 11-14, EMU plans to acknowledge these students with their own event.

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Valentine ideas for everyone

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

For a holiday celebrating the joys of romance, Valentine’s Day certainly has quite a turbulent love-hate relationship with many people.

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Storytellers talk about scars

By Rose Carver · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

It takes real courage to go on stage and tell a room full of strangers about painful moments from your past. The theme for the Eastern Michigan University Campus Life Storytellers Lounge last Thursday was scars, and even with such personal subject matter the atmosphere was relaxed and intimate.

Several performances were held last Sunday during the 2010 Chinese Week kick off gala, held in the EMU student center ballroom. The event was hosted by Mei Hua Tong Xue Hui, or the American Chinese Students Association.

Upcoming events

By Jess Salisbury · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

Chinese New Year events Is the weather making you go a bit crazy? Here are some fun February festivities on Eastern Michigan University’s campus to help you unwind.

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Women’s Resource Center to present ‘Vagina Monologues’ in Student Center

By Ashley G. Terrell · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

Nineteen years ago, Eve Ensler’s creation, “The Vagina Monologues,” started from a conversation with a close friend over womanly dilemmas. As the subject switched to vaginas, her friend’s unfavorable outlook on her lady parts was quite peculiar and made Ensler evaluate how she felt about her own. This revelation made her wonder how women thought of their vaginas, and their personal testimonies would channel a perspective on discussing womanhood and sexuality.

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Dating 101 panel to offer tips

By Kayla Boyd · Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013

There is nothing more complicated in life than love. Relationships go through many different stages and everyone has different expectations and routines when it comes to dating.

Best Buddies program promotes inclusion

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013

Everybody needs a friend (or two, or three). As a young adult with a disability, it can sometimes be difficult to make these special connections. Eastern Michigan University’s Best Buddies program aims to help build those much-needed, meaningful relationships.

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