Updated 05/21/13 5:08pm

Kenneth Bowen

Recent articles

Teachers’ salaries take a hit from the bad economy

MAY 20 |

A study from the National Council on Teacher Quality said teachers are receiving fewer pay raises since the economic recession began.

Adidas reaches agreement

MAY 13 |

Adidas has agreed to pay workers from the closed down PT Kizone factory in Indonesia, and some Eastern Michigan University students who actively campaigned for the cause said it’s a positive notion for workers’ rights, according to a press release from United Students Against Sweatshops.

Dingell’s stance gains support

MAY 6 |

Immigration reform supporters gathered outside the office of Congressman John Dingell (D-MI), located on 301 West Michigan Ave.

Programs to help student veterans available at EMU

APR 7 |

Many veterans agree the transition from military service to student life is a drastic change, and Eastern Michigan University has programs available to assist student veterans with their unique needs. EMU senior Chris Parker is an Iraq veteran who served as an infantry Marine from 2005-09.

SEPE protests EMU’s contract with Adidas

MAR 27 |

Students for an Ethical Participatory Education has taken a more aggressive approach to get the attention of Eastern Michigan University’s administration, and are hoping to incite an answer regarding the university’s contract with Adidas.

Eastern not in 2013 teacher prep review

MAR 20 |

Eastern Michigan University will not be in the 2013 U.S. World News and Business Report’s teacher preparation review, because a deal couldn’t be reached between EMU and the National Council of Teacher Quality.

Medical marijuana restrictions increase

MAR 13 |

New legislation has made Ypsilanti’s medical marijuana dispensaries wary. “Basically, patient to patient sales are now illegal, and caregivers are only able to distribute medicine to their five registered patients,” said Katie Johnson, manager at the local medical marijuana dispensary Sticky Ypsi, located at 1090 N. Huron River Drive.

Adidas denies responsibility for severance pay

MAR 10 |

Representatives from Adidas said the company was not legally responsible to pay former workers of the closed down PT Kizone factory in Indonesia, when Adidas representatives addressed an audience Tuesday in Eastern Michigan University’s Welch Hall.

EMU football team helps out at veterans hospital

FEB 17 |

Members of Eastern Michigan University’s football team and coaching staff visited veteran patients at the Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Medical Center in recognition of “National Salute to Veterans Week.”

Eastern holds Adidas contract discussion

FEB 17 |

Two workers from a closed-down factory in Indonesia visited Eastern Michigan University Wednesday to ask the university to sever its contract with Adidas and discuss their issues with the company.

Aaron Tippin will perform at EMU

JAN 27 |

Country recording artist Aaron Tippin will perform at the “Valentines for Veterans” concert at 2 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Eastern Michigan University’s Pease Auditorium.

Halle Library Dean appointed to Library of MI Board

JAN 27 |

Tara Fulton, Eastern Michigan University’s dean of Halle Library, has been appointed by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees.

More flu vaccines available after shortage

JAN 27 |

Health officials at Eastern Michigan University’s Snow Health Center said there are flu vaccinations available for students and employees after the center used all their supplies last week.

Women’s center hosts trafficking discussion

JAN 23 |

A group of panelists chosen by Eastern Michigan University’s Women’s Resource Center said human trafficking is a growing problem across the nation at a discussion Tuesday in the Student Center.

Millennial Mayors Congress discuss issues

JAN 16 |

The Millennial Mayors Congress met Sunday at Cafe Ollie, located at 42 E. Cross St., to discuss local environmental, economic and social issues with members of the Ypsilanti community.

MI passes law to contain medical marijuana

JAN 9 |

Michigan lawmakers passed a bill Dec. 14 that requires registered medical marijuana patients to transport their marijuana within a sealed container and in the trunk of their vehicle. If the vehicle does not have a trunk, the marijuana must be stored in a locked container out of reach from the patient.