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Student petitions EMU to teach sign language

By Jess J. Salisbury · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

Between 500,000 and 2,000,000 use American Sign Language, according to a study from the Gallaudet University, a private university that specializes in teaching the deaf. Despite teaching a variety of foreign languages and having a well-respected special education program with a hearing impairment program, EMU does not currently teach any ASL courses.

Matt On Music: Phantogram and Planningtorock

By Matt Rice · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

I’ve been excited for Phantogram’s album since I heard their beautiful single, “Nothing But Trouble,” last month. The song, which sounded like an electronic remake of Arcade Fire’s “Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains),” made me excited to hear the band’s other work. The album didn’t disappoint.

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Bisexuality misunderstood

By Quinn Ellison · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

Attitudes towards people who identify as bisexual seem to be lagging behind the growing acceptance of gay and lesbian-identified people.

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Police Blotter

By Curt Allain · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

Feb. 11 Police responded to an incident of arson at Phelps Hall when an unidentified perpetrator used a lighter to burn a smiley face pattern into the ceiling panels of the laundry room. There are no suspects at this time.

EMU president, CFO give strategic planning budget

By Dilann Yasin · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

Martin went over the essence of what EMU stands for: the university’s mission, vision, and values. Then, she went over the goals that were set for EMU for the near future. Martin also went over things that EMU has done to become a nurturing place for innovation and learning. Later, Martin and Lumm opened the floor for questions from the audience.

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News Briefs

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

Explore Eastern to take place March 8— Eastern Michigan University will host the Explore Eastern Open House, Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event, which is designed to familiarize prospective EMU students with the university, is open to transfer and high school students.

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VISION preps for Alternative Spring Break

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

While some Eagles will migrate to warmer temperatures and take restful vacations next week, others will be participating in the several Alternative Spring Break programs offered through Eastern Michigan University’s Volunteers Incorporating Service into our Neighborhoods volunteer center.

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What's on Tap

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014

Winter Break is right around the corner and now is a good time to catch EMU Athletics in action: Monday 2/17 - Women’s Golf at Jim West Challenge, All Day. Tuesday 2/18 - Women’s Golf at Jim West Challenge, All Day. Wednesday 2/19 - Women’s Basketball vs.

Eagle Journey: Swimmer Audra Burtch

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014

Eagle Journey is a Q & A series in which we will get to know some of the Eastern Michigan University student-athletes and why they chose to come here. This week’s feature focuses on sophomore swimmer Audra Burtch, from Goshen, Ind.

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News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014

Forum About EMU’s Budget— On Tuesday, Feb.18, from 11 a.m. to noon, Eastern Michigan University’s President Susan Martin will be presenting a form about EMU’s Strategic Plan and the university’s budget. EMU Chief Financial Officer John Lumm will present the budget.

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Corrections

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Senate met on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the Student Center to discuss various agenda items including a proposal for a smoke-free campus.

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