Former student, racer to talk at graduation

Howard “Howdy” S. Holmes, a former auto racer and successful CEO, has been announced as the commencement speaker for Eastern Michigan University’s Dec. 16 graduation ceremony. The EMU Board of Regents approved his nomination, and also chose Holmes and Philanthropist Phillip Jenkins to receive honorary degrees, during their board meeting Oct. 30.

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Hurricane Sandy causes floods, destroys buildings on East Coast

On the East Coast of the U.S., Hurricane Sandy has destroyed buildings, flooded streets and cut power to parts of the nation’s most densely populated regions.

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Collective bargaining on this year’s ballot

Michigan residents will be voting whether or not to approve Proposal 2, the so-called Protect Our Jobs amendment, on the Nov. 6 ballot. Proposal 2 would add the right to collectively bargain, for both public and private sector employees, to the state constitution.

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State reduction in AATA aid won’t affect operations or public services

The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority’s board of directors unanimously approved a new operating budget for the 2012-13 year, which took effect Oct.

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Blue Cross to be nonprofit

Governor Rick Snyder recently proposed major changes to the regulation of Michigan’s largest healthcare provider.

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EMU gets renovations

Eastern Michigan University’s Physical Plant spent about $96 million on campus renovations over the summer.

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EMU Marching Band gets new uniforms, members

With high knees, high aerials and high expectations, the Eastern Michigan University Marching Band is ready to hit a high note this fall.

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