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EMU shares ideas with TEDx

By Cosette Girardot · Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013

As a student, faculty member, alumni or a family member of someone at Eastern Michigan University, you bring a lot to the table. You have experiences, knowledge and lessons that you have to offer to teach other people. Likewise, other people have their own lessons to teach you. TEDxEMU is an opportunity to create an environment to share these lessons.

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CMA has ‘Lively Luncheon’

By Kayla Boyd · Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013

Out of all the classes you have had here at Eastern Michigan University, it’s very likely you’ve shared a classroom with someone of a different culture or ethnicity.

Heart Month kicks off with wellness expo

By Heidi Guenther · Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013

Eastern Michigan University will kick off the American Heart Association’s National Heart Month with the Go Red Health and Wellness Expo from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Go Red VIP Luncheon from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the EMU Student Center Ballroom.

EMU creates artist reality show

By Cosette Girardot · Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s student organization Amplifying the Arts is inviting artists to star in the school’s own reality show: “Clash of the Creators.”

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Program aims to show sexuality not concrete

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013

Whether you view sex as a mutual act of love, a word you giggled at as a snotty-nosed child, or something you chase relentlessly as a college kid, there’s no debating who you choose to share it with is an important part of your identity—just ask any of the many Eastern Michigan University students who identify as LGBT. Can your sexuality be as fluid throughout your life as your taste in music or food?

‘You will be empowered to spread the word’

By Rose Carver · Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University Women’s Resource Center reminds us all that January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and although that may seem grim, a healthy dose of perspective can inspire true power for change by simply raising awareness.

‘Shaking Earth’ shows, discussion this weekend

By Mariya Gefter · Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013

It’s that time of year again when Americans are reminded of how far this country has come in terms of facing adversity and restoring equality. Even with reminders like Martin Luther King Day, we often don’t realize how many hardships and struggles have been left out of our history books.

Speaker delivers ‘powerful speech’

By Krystal Elliott · Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013

Despite heavy snowfall on Monday morning, people of all ages and walks of life packed the Eastern Michigan University Student Center Auditorium to hear Tim Wise’s keynote speech in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.

BMW 4 Series stands out at 2013 NAIAS

By Timothy Lee · Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013

This past week The Eastern Echo got a chance to get an early peek at the North American International Auto Show, which takes place every year at the Cobo Center in Detroit.

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Rap doesn’t fit with MLK’s ideals

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013

What are the implications of the materialistic lyrics found in today’s hottest hip-hop hits? Eastern Michigan University student Ivory Harris Jr., one of the minds behind “Knowledge, Power, Respect: Hip-Hop Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” was eager to find out. After conducting a study in November 2011, Harris discovered that 48 out of 50 songs on the Billboard hip-hop and rhythm and blues charts glorified alcohol or substance abuse, crime and violence and other negative themes.

Open letter to the Eastern Michigan University community from the family of Julia Niswender:

By Jennifer Niswender · Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013

Words cannot adequately express our deep appreciation for the many kind and sympathetic acts that came to us at the time of our recent bereavement. We are grateful for all the support that the EMU community has shown our family. Julia was proud to be an Eagle and loved all her EMU family and friends. Thank you for being a part of her life, -The family of Julia Niswender

Winterfest activities continue

Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013

Around 75 student organizations gathered in the Eastern Michigan University Student Center ballroom Monday from 12-4 p.m. as a part of this week’s Winterfest activities.

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EMU film appreciation series to focus on history of movies

By Jacob Cipriano Mendez · Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013

When it comes to film, we all know if it’s released, it’s likely to be seen. All around the world millions of people go and watch movies everyday, whether it be in their homes or in the theater. Something people don’t always account for is how film itself has progressed over the years.

‘TRANS’ documentary receives positive reactions from viewers

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013

“When someone says to me, ‘What is this film about?’ I say, ‘It’s about human rights, injustice and discrimination,’” Mark Schoen, producer of “TRANS,” said. “And what I’ve learned is the gender spectrum is much wider than I ever thought it was and you know it’s not just transgender. There’s intersex, there’s genderqueer. I think the important thing is that we have to, as a society, let people be their authentic selves, whatever that may be.”

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Winterfest offers week of wintry activities

By LeeAnne Baumdraher · Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013

Last semester was tough. I know; I was there. In fact, last year was a total b— well, uh, let’s just say difficult. Good news, though: It’s a new year and a new semester and you have new classes and a whole new start.

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Graduate school to host open house on Saturday

By Mikayla Beaudrie · Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013

Eastern Michigan University will be holding an open house Saturday for the EMU Graduate School in the Student Center ballroom from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Undergrads, recent grads and community members will be able to explore more than 180 programs, including graduate degrees and certificates among the various master’s and doctoral programs.

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Julez DeShetler and Queso Tone catch up after a short hiatus due to illness and someones birthday. The pair talk about their semesters and the final big events of the year, the Eastern Echo Media Gala and Rock The Patio. The latter playing host to Eagletainment's very own Queso Tone as a musical performance, with the shows closing act Anthony Roperti a former guest of the show. 

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