Events

Gamers for Giving event experiences technical difficulties

By Henry Green · Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014

The Internet service provider for Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center scheduled maintenance last Saturday that disrupted the 7th annual Gamers for Giving LAN party fundraiser.

Ohayocon a great way to meet people

By Kaitlyn Stabile · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014

Word association. I say convention, you will probably say or think one of the following: comics, superheroes, weird, costumes, nerd.

Matt On Music: Knifefight and Young Fathers

By Matt Rice · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014

Founded in 1998, Anticon has become one of the finest independent hip-hop labels, releasing music from Why?, Buck 65 and Serengeti, to name a few. Along with Serengeti’s “C.A.B.” (which I reviewed last week), I’ve been playing two other Anticon releases lately: a 2013 collaboration that I missed, and the first LP from Young Fathers, whose “Tape Two” EP was one of my favorite records of last year.

Chinese New Year Party an enjoyable and authentic experience

By Casey Day · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014

The Chinese New Year Party, sponsored by the American-Chinese Student Association, was held on Jan. 31 in the Student Center. It was an enjoyable and authentic experience, as well as a great way to begin the Year of the Horse.

Diversity Council holds Around the World in One Night

By Matt Rice · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014

Around the World in One Night, hosted by Eastern Michigan University’s Diversity Council, was held on Jan. 31 in the Student Center Ballroom. The event revealed how diverse EMU’s campus really is, with food, music and displays which all centered around different cultures.

Barber shop event empowers black males

By Andre J. Ellington · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014

There’s nothing quite like the aura of a barbershop. The sound of clippers, debates sparking over current issues and countless individuals coming and going are what makes for an ideal barbershop.

Visions concert allows for a variety of art, genres

By Chelsea Idzior · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014

“It offers a wide range of perspectives on the world we live in, all through a lens of dance,” professor of dance Joanna McNamara said of Visions, Eastern Michigan University Department of Music and Dance’s 62nd Annual Faculty and Guest Artist Concert.

Puppy Room helps students to de-stress

By Anna Hinkley · Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013

Exams are tough. High stress levels from difficult exams, lengthy review sessions and presentations to prepare mean students are running ragged. Eastern Michigan University’s Pre-Vet Club came up with a solution to help calm peoples’ nerves: the Puppy Room. The Pre-Vet Club brought puppies and dogs to EMU’s Science Complex on Dec. 16 to interact with students.

Zeta Sigma Chi hosts speed dating event

By Alexis Tesner · Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013

Zeta Sigma Chi opened EMU’s Student Center Ballroom doors to singles across campus to participate in their speed dating event. The event was co-hosted by Phi Sigma Pi EMU’s coed national honors fraternity. Alyssa Thornton, president of Phi Sigma Pi, was looking forward to the event, and would like to work together on more of their events.

Rifftrax live show fails to hit previous comedic potential

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

This month’s Rifftrax live show offering was funny, but simply failed to reach the comedic heights of the last two.

Planetarium screens ‘Season of Light’

By Matt Rice · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

On Dec. 7, at the Eastern Michigan University Planetarium in room 402 of the Mark Jefferson Science Complex, “Season of Light” was presented in celebration of the holiday season. Produced by Loch Ness Productions, the presentation focused on the history of holiday traditions, specifically the focuses on lights.

Be kind, patient with retail employees this Black Friday

By Sarah Williams · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

There are few things in this world that make me cringe. The phrase “Black Friday shopping” is one of them. I guess I can’t be too hard on the shopping aspect of the day because I’ve never been able to do it. I was always the miserable person working.

B.L.A.C.K. hosts its own version of ‘Family Feud’

By Ashley G. Terrell and Andre J. Ellington · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

On Monday, Nov. 18, Black Leaders Aspiring for Critical Knowledge held an event called “Family Feud: EMU Edition” in the Student Center Auditorium. Inspired by the original TV game show hosted by comedian Steve Harvey, B.L.A.C.K. invited a variety of different clubs and organizations to get involved in the festivities as part of B.L.A.C.K. Week.

International Week to celebrate culture with several events

By Leaha Dotson · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013

International Week at Eastern Michigan University is happening Nov. 11-15, bringing together a diverse group of people to celebrate a wide variety of cultures. To celebrate International Week, there are many different aspects being planned and organized.

Event sponsored by Washtenaw County recycles unwanted household items

By Cherise Floyd · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013

On the morning of Oct. 26, cars lined up at the Eastern Michigan University’s Rynearson Stadium parking lot to dispose of everything from traditional recyclables, electronic equipment and freon appliances to household hazardous materials such as paint, oil and cleaning supplies.

Farmers' Market spends last week outdoors before moving to its winter location

By Alli Wroblewski and Rickie Cousino · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013

The market has gained popularity through word of mouth and social media. However, it has been going on for 30 years, and has become a core component to the community and families in the area.

Highland Cemetery offers lantern-lit tours in honor of Halloween

By Sydney Nimeth · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013

To make the tour more authentic, the only light provided is by a hand-held fuel lantern. During the tour, you are advised to watch your step, as you might trip over a tombstone. Highland cemetery is the resting place of many individuals who have had a great impact on Ypsilanti, including Mary Starkweather. Throughout the tour, James Mann explains the history behind the cemetery, using witty humor to also explain how some of the 15,000 “residents” passed.

'Paris Is Burning' screens in Student Center for OUTober

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013

“Paris Is Burning,” the 1990 documentary directed by Jennie Livingston follows the ballroom culture in New York City and the African American, Latino and Transgender communities. With a vivid representation of gender bending, drag, and the art of vogue, it remains as one of the most legendary and revered documentaries in gay culture that continues to stand the test of time 23 years later.

'Queer Bathroom Monologues' tell of LGBT encounters, experiences

By Daizchane Baker · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013

The lights in the room dimmed as actors dressed in white T-shirts and jeans took the stage to perform for a packed room on Oct.17. The LGBT Resource Center presented the “Queer Bathroom Monologues” as apart of their OUTober celebration.

Zombie Ball brings undead fun to Ypsilanti

By Mandy Grenier · Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013

In the spirit of Halloween, the fifth annual Zombie Ball held Saturday Oct. 12 at Woodruff’s in Depot Town had everything a zombie could ask for – music, DJs and some undead fun. Such ghoulish figures like the Captain Cornelius Crumplecustard and his companion Beau Barranco were in attendance for the night’s festivities.

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