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Katie's Craft Corner: Zipped cases

By Katie Remski · Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013

There never seems to be enough space to put everything where you can find it—ever. Disappearing hair elastics when you’re headed to the gym, pencils before a math test or just a deck of cards when you’re hanging out with friends. The solution? Compact, zipped cases to corral all your easy-to-lose items.

Alum leads Metro Worship band

By Carmen Bojanowski · Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013

About four years ago, Jon Whaley attended Eastern Michigan University, studying arts management. Today, he is the leader of Metro Worship, a collective effort of all of the worship bands at Metro South Church in Taylor, Mich.

Students develop unique clothing line

By Kayla Boyd · Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013

Often times before a big Eastern Michigan University game or event, we want to go show off our school spirit by buying some new gear, but many times it seems to be a little over priced or you see the same designs worn by people all over campus.

Classic ‘Tom Sawyer’ still relevant today

By LeeAnne Baumdraher · Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013

Is classic literature relevant in today’s world? Yes. How are we to perceive the evolution of contemporary pieces if we are unable to accept, understand and appreciate their great-great-grandparents? Is classic literature relevant to a twenty-something college student in today’s world? Yes begets yes, begets yes.

Katie's Craft Corner: DIY blogs

By Katie Remski · Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013

The resources available to crafters on the internet are unlimited. With so many options, how do you know where to look? Here, I’ve listed all the sites I’ve found over the years that will surely inspire you to pick up a new project. All sites are youthful and fun, with an emphasis on style and personalization.

Fashion not just clothing but persona, ideal image

By Dominique Simmons · Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013

The definition of fashion in the dictionary is “a popular trend especially in styles of dress, ornament or behavior.” This definition does not truly capture what fashion is about. For years, fashion has been used to identify time periods, groups of people and socioeconomic changes and to alter the way people think of themselves. These reasons alone should be enough to make people take the fashion industry seriously. The question still remains, is fashion really important?

EMU alum shares transgender journey

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

“She stands in the quiet darkness, this troubled woman bowed by weariness and pain like an autumn flower in the frozen rain, like a wind-blown autumn flower that never lifts its head again.” -Langston Hughes, “Troubled Woman.”

‘Anarchy Reigns’ competent but forgettable

By Taylor Pinson · Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013

“Anarchy Reigns” is a competently made but mediocre and forgettable niche game.

Here’s an opportunity to design a better game

By Christopher Drouillard · Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013

Have you ever played through a video game and thought, “If I were the designer, this game would be completely different”? Well, now you can be.

‘Under Defeat’ enjoyable

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013

“Under Defeat HD: Deluxe Edition” is an enjoyable niche game that probably flew under most people’s radar this past holiday season.

Katie's Craft Corner #12: Knitwear

By Katie Remski · Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013

Looking around, especially at this time of year, knitwear is everywhere. Hats, scarves, sweaters, mittens and other cozy winter gear are knitted from thick, soft yarns, mostly on machines. Even though you can easily buy a pair of gloves almost anywhere, there are lots of reasons to learn how to knit. Here, I’ll give you the top ten reasons you should think about taking up knitting.

Caffeine Chronicles #12

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013

Not everyone is in love with Michigan’s four seasons, but even those who detest the forthcoming freeze can find one thing to look forward to in the winter—tasty seasonal treats. This winter, several cafes, both local and part of a chain, are serving up some new options certain to become new cold weather classics.

‘Made’ coaches have EMU roots

By Marissa Beste · Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Rec/IM played a role in bringing together a local couple who was recently on an episode of MTV’s “Made.”

Winter is half over; it’s time for spring shopping

By Timothy Wilson · Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013

Now that you’ve stocked up on your thick winter gear to help beat the cold, it’s about time to start considering purchases for spring. You want to display a cohesive understanding of both trend and style. I took the liberty of researching some of the hottest spring trends for ladies, so you can rush off to the mall after reading this article and get right for the season ahead.

Morgenstern’s ‘The Night Circus’ full of romances

By LeeAnne Baumdraher · Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013

“The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it, no paper notices on downtown posts and billboards, no mentions or advertisements in local newspapers. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not.”

Nerdy Delectables: Chocolate Brownie Bacon Pie

By Jeni Hellum · Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013

There are some combinations that are scarily awesome together: the Internet and cats, peanut butter and chocolate, Bruce Campbell and chain saws…the list goes on. But one of my favorite flavor combos is that recently-beloved duo of bacon and chocolate. What could make that sensation of sweet and salty richness better? In a word: pie.

Psychology Department will present film showing transgenders’ journey

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013

Since the first brick was thrown at the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City sparking the movement of equality, there has been a continuous presence of supporters in the efforts to bring justice and educate others about the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community.

Caffeine Chronicles #11: Coffee-related resolutions

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013

Welcome to the first Caffeine Chronicles of the year. While you’re scrambling to purchase truckloads of textbooks for this semester’s classes, don’t forget to stop and smell the sweet scent of freshly made coffee. To ring in this new beginning, here is a list of coffee-related resolutions certain to make this year tasty.

How to be resolute about resolutions

By Cosette Girardot · Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013

New year, new semester and new you, right? It’s no wonder people like the idea of a new start and would like to honor it with resolutions. After all, self-improvement is almost always a good thing. But in order to actually improve, you have to stick to your resolution.

The number of sequels shows state of gaming

By Taylor Pinson · Friday, Dec. 14, 2012

2012 was an awful year for video game releases. Nearly every big-name console release this year was a sequel, usually to games I didn’t even like the first time around.

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