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Kate's Craft Corner: Build an inspiration board

By Katie Remski · Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014

Winter isn’t the season most people get excited about. Snowy roads, going back to school (without the same fresh anticipation fall brings) and the end of the holidays can leave one feeling completely void of energy, unmotivated and very uncreative.

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Tips to make this year's resolution worthwhile

By Mandy Grenier · Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014

“A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year, and out the other.” -anonymous Another year begins and students return from vacation with a list of resolutions, putting the average to-do list to shame.

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Whip up wonderfully wintery beverages

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014

My sweet tooth doesn’t stop at just solid foods. When I am feeling slightly parched in the wintertime, I like to snuggle up with a good book and sip on some warm, homemade apple cider.

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Online Exclusive: The Return of "Anchorman 2 "

By Taylor Pinson · Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013

Nearly a decade after the original film was released, Will Ferrell and much of the cast and crew from Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, have reunited to make a sequel: Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.

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5 soon-to-be EMU alums share their stories

By Ashley Terrell · Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013

*Briana Griffin, 23 * Major: social work (concentration on youth and family) First attended EMU: 2011 What she’s looking forward to after graduation: Attending Wayne State University to receive her master’s degree and officially begin a career as a social worker.

Hollywood producer and EMU alum Wesley Coller to speak at commencement ceremony

By Ashley G. Terrell · Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013

For Eastern Michigan University alumnus and movie producer Wesley Coller, his passion for creating and appreciation for visual masterpieces on the big screen has led him to incredible opportunities. Once a little kid from Pinckney, Mich., Coller had a boundless imagination. He loved art, the coming-of-age film “Stand By Me” and had “crazy, illusive dreams that was an impossibility.”

Food Scoop: Spritz cookies

By Anna Hinkley · Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013

I came across my favorite holiday cooking gadget at a summer garage sale. It is a strange contraption, a sort of round aluminum tube with a twist-handle on one end and a series of metal disks with punched out shapes for the other end. When I found it, I recognized it immediately as a cookie press, used for making spritz cookies, also called butter cookies. Spritz cookies are perfect for winter holidays – attractive, fairly small and extremely addictive.

Katie's Craft Corner: Quick gifts

By Katie Remski · Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013

Christmas is less than a week away, so by now the idea of making a gift seems completely insane. Fortunately, not all handmade gifts need to take weeks to make, or even days – one day and a few easy steps is all you need to make one-of-a-kind presents for family and friends. One idea that’s both trendy and cute for all ages is hand-painted letters to hang on a wall.

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Matt On Music: Burial

By Matt Rice · Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013

Releasing an album in December nowadays almost guarantees an artist from being excluded from year-end lists, since the majority of publications publish their lists at the beginning of the month. This year was especially hectic, with several notable albums coming out during the final month of the year, hopefully making publications question the logic of revealing their lists so early.

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.

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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.

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EMU remembers Nelson Mandela

By Alexis Tesner · Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013

Flags were raised at half-mast across the country in honor of former South African President Nelson Mandela’s passing on Dec. 5, 2013, after years of health problems. The loss of Mandela, 95, was heartbreaking not only for his own country, but also for the world.

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Katie's Craft Corner: Homemade aprons

By Katie Remski · Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013

When the holidays roll around, everyone begins to bake their annual favorites: pies, cookies, turkey and more, particularly for parties and family gatherings. Unfortunately for the klutzes among us, this means getting flour, chocolate and unknown mystery stains all over our nice clothes – a problem that’s been solved for ages with the humble apron.

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Food Scoop: Vegetable Lo Mein

By Anna Hinkley · Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013

It’s the end of the semester, and I am feeling overwhelmed. The last couple weeks are always a rush of papers, presentations, and exams and it’s difficult to make time for real meals.

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