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Christmas break: There is more to do than you think

By Jess Salisbury · Friday, Dec. 14, 2012

So you finished your last final. Now what? This is the question being asked all across Eastern Michigan University’s campus, as students who just two weeks ago were completely and entirely swamped with work are befuddled by their newfound freedom. There are more than two weeks full of absolutely nothing just waiting for you to plan adventures, and oddly, all of this extra time can seem overwhelming.

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Plenty of ways to give back

By Cosette Girardot · Friday, Dec. 14, 2012

‘Tis the season to be giving. Regardless of any religious or holiday affiliation, the dark days at the end of December are the perfect time to try giving back to your community. Throughout the Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor areas, there are many places and opportunities where your help is wanted and needed.

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As Christmas nears, local businesses host shopping event

By Ashley G. Terrell · Friday, Dec. 14, 2012

With Christmas steadily approaching, which I know many people on campus are looking forward to, it’s still crunch time for many to get more shopping in. For the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber, their motive to keep people in the spirit to take that needed trip to the mall was simply the beloved D word: discount.

Festival of lights

By Krystal Elliott · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

With the bombardment of Christmas commercials, Christmas songs, Christmas TV specials and Christmas movies this month, it’s easy to forget that many, many people in America do not actually celebrate the holiday. In fact, there are millions of people celebrating very different religious holidays this month, one of which is happening this week—the eight-day Jewish holiday, Hanukkah.

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Caffeine Chronicles: 5-Hour Energy

By Jess Salisbury · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

As the end of the semester approaches, it is safe to say that college students can now envision a light at the end of the metaphorical tunnel. There’s just one roadblock: A grotesque ogre-like creature guarding that glorious exiting – finals week.

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Emerge Global jewelry helps girls in Sri Lanka

By Kayla Boyd · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

If you’re stumped on what to get for your girlfriend, sister or mother or maybe just want to buy something for yourself, you could check out some one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry from the Emerge Global organization.

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Beezy’s Cafe: A great place to get a great bite to eat

By Emily Barnes · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

With winter coming and the cold winds blowing through campus, knowing where warm drinks and wholesome food is served is a must. Last Monday at 3 p.m., I went to Beezy’s Café, located at 20 N. Washington St. in Ypsilanti, for a late lunch and to warm up from the cold.

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Katie’s Craft Corner #11: Knotted bracelets quick, stylish accessory

By Katie Remski · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

There’s a lot of blank time on some school days, like waiting for your classes to start, getting out of class early or a lunch break that’s too long. One easy project that only takes a tiny bit of space in your backpack is a knotted bracelet, sometimes called a friendship bracelet, as they’re fun to swap, trade and match with friends.

Review: Nintendo Wii U

By Taylor Pinson · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Nintendo recently released its newest console the Wii U; the successor to the massively popular Nintendo Wii. The system is famous for its emphasis on motion-based gameplay and for making Nintendo relevant in the console market again.

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EMU Grads’ ‘Frog Island Comedy’ makes it to TV

By Krystal Elliott · Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

Eastern Michigan University alumni Cooper Barnes and Chuck Ganchorre have always had a love for sketch comedy. Although the two have been working diligently creating hilarious YouTube videos with their Frog Island Comedy troupe since 2005, the comedians will finally get their national TV debut on the Syfy network’s new show, “Viral Video Showdown.”

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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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