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Tips for maintaining healthy skin

By Mona Beydoun · Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014

Many first year students’ skin takes a beating. Between long hours spent studying and pressure to meet deadlines, the stress they feel shows up not only in their constantly irritated demeanor, but also on their skin. Dark circles under the eyes, tired complexions and pimples are less than ideal for anyone’s debut into college life.

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Catfish and the Bottlemen impress

By Sophie Barterian · Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014

Catfish and the Bottlemen have released an unbelievable debut album. The mature feeling the band exudes is far beyond their years and impresses without a doubt.

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Recipes for quick, healthy eating

By Imani Hassan · Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014

As we all know, being a college student isn’t the cheapest thing in the world. Between juggling hectic work and school schedules while fitting in time for extra activities, eating healthy may be the last thing on anyone’s mind. It may be easier to eat at the café or grab fast food in between classes, but in all the rushing, many skip breakfast or lunch, which leaves them hungrier and craving junk food. Many people think “time consuming” when they hear the words “healthy cooking,” but that’s just not true.

DIY street fair shows off local talent

By Amy Cooper · Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014

A DIY Street fair took place in Ferndale last weekend. The festival was an art and vendor event that catered to the local creative talents, allowing them to sell and exhibit their work. The event had many items to offer including jewelry, sculptures and clothing.

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Must-see TV shows for the fall

By Sydney Nimeth · Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014

Television is the one form of entertainment that has kept people communicating since its first premiere in the early 1900s. Whether or not you are an avid tweeter or blogger about the latest and greatest shows, or just like to curl up on the couch with a group of friends and watch the newest episode of a favorite show, there is always something to talk about.

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Feminist Fest has successful turnout

By Allison Wroblewski · Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s first annual Feminist Fest featured appearances from different local and national organizations and companies involved in women’s interest. Students floated in and out of the Grand Ballroom on the second floor of the Student Center for the first annual Feminist Fest.

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Watch out for bed bugs this fall

By Olivia Jackson · Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014

Students are excited to be back at school. With all of the fun things going on around you, there could be creepy crawlers having their own reunion in your living space. These creepy crawlers are better known as bed bugs.

"The Last Internationale" releases impressive debut album

By Sophie Barterian · Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014

A trio named “The Last Internationale” formed in New York in 2008. Six years later, they have produced an impressive debut album, “We Will Reign”. Beginning with the track “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Indian Blood,” a powerful, upbeat track with drums that come crashing down on you, the album captures your interest from the start.

Eyrie changes location, maintains sense of Depot Town community

By Leaha Dotson · Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014

Ypsilanti’s historic Depot Town offers many things to the local community with unique shops lining Cross Street. Eyrie has been adding to that community for a little while now and has recently changed locations to 50 East Cross Street while still embodying the fun and quirky personality of the Depot Town Community.

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Fall films to keep an eye out for

By Molly Jeszke · Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014

In the midst of fall semester excitement, the Eastern Michigan University Eagles have a lot to look forward to. This semester, there’s a line-up of new must-see movies for every type of student on our campus. Whether you like to laugh out loud, get swept up in the drama or spend no money at all, I have the details for you.

Nighttime look (right) and Daytime look (left).

Must-have fashion trends for fall

By Treonna Turner · Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014

Coming back to school isn’t everyone’s favorite task, but with school comes the best season of the year: Fall. It’s full of fashion, fresh starts, and apple cider. Okay, so that last part had nothing to do with fashion, but still, who doesn’t love fall? With fall comes new fashion trends, so here are the seasons six must haves:

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Three simple tips for buying books this semester

By Olivia Jackson · Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014

College comes with many expenses. There is money due for tuition, classes, parking passes and most of all the dreaded expensive costs of books. Books are a necessity, but also a nuisance. My freshman year of college the cost for all of my books in the first semester alone was $350.

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Three tips for surviving your freshman year

By Olivia Jackson · Monday, Sept. 1, 2014

The summer is coming to a close and the school year is quickly approaching. Many students have said goodbye to their high school homies and are embarking on a new journey- the college life. For some students the transition from high school to college is effortless, but for others who are like me it might be a little bit of a struggle.

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Things to read as the leaves change

By Imani Hassan · Monday, Sept. 1, 2014

It has been an amazing, hot summer filled with lazy days, friends, fun and family. As school approaches in the fall, reading fanatics and bookstores everywhere are gearing up for the brand new haul of books.

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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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