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Tour the EMU Greenhouse

By Ky'anna Coats | January 16

Eastern Michigan University's greenhouse, adjacent to the Mark Jefferson Science complex, is part of the terrestrial and aquatic ecology research facility on campus. Bradley Cross, the greenhouse's plant care technician, leads visitors on a tour of the facility Dec. 10, 2025. The greenhouse serves as a place for biology and plant anatomy student to practice their skills, and for students and faculty to carry out research. The greenhouse also is open to visitors.

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Winter 2025 Commencement Ceremony

By Maddy Makin | December 18

On Sunday, December 14, 2025, the fall semester wraps up with the Winter Commencement. The ceremony begins with a welcome from the Board of Regents Chair, Nathan Ford. The welcome is shortly followed by Grant Camden with the national anthem, along with messages from John F. Bodary, the President and Owner of Woods Construction, Inc., and other notable speakers before degrees and certificates are awarded.

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EMU Cello Studio Fall Recital 2025

By Bea Dingman | December 12

The EMU Cello Studio Recital took place in the Alexander Music Building Recital Hall on Dec. 11, 2025. The event featured the Cello Ensemble and individual cello performances as well as pieces with piano accompaniment. Alannis Barber, Anna Cole, Jennifer George, Lauryn Hightower, and Rose Kilburn performed during the recital, accompanied by Ben Luczak, Dominik Pederson, and Garrett Sly on the piano. The night was filled with the wonderful symphonies of works by Chopin, Bach, Schubert, and many more.

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EMU Brehm Center Symposium 2025

By Bea Dingman | December 6

The Brehm Center Symposium 2025 took place on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 in Room 310 of the Student Center. The event honored the selected 2025-26 recipients of the Delores S. Brehm Endowed Scholarship in Special Education, which supports those students for one year in each of the academic programs within the Department of Special Education. "Scholarship recipients exemplify outstanding pre-professional skills in the field of special education coupled with a commitment to serve children, adolescents and adults with special needs and/or communication disorders/speech and language impairments." More information can be found on the EMU school website at: https://www.emich.edu/brehm-center/index.php

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Eastern Michigan University Vs. NJIT Basketball 11/28/25

By Bea Dingman | November 29

Eastern Michigan men's basketball conquered the NJIT Highlanders on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. EMU won with 73 points over NJIT's 55 in the George Gervin GameAbove Center. The win marks the fifth victory for the Eagles this season.

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Ypsi Cocktail Club hosts tarot Tuesday event

By Laura Meriweather | November 23

The Ypsi Cocktail Club, at the intersection of North Huron and West Michigan Avenue, hosts the second in a series of "Tarot Nights" started by general manager Megumi Mast. The bar, which Mast says doubles as a tasting room for the Ann Arbor Distilling Company, hosts tarot reader Lex Noble in a partnership that allows customers of Noble's service to get half off their cocktail purchase with each reading.

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Eastern Michigan University Vs. Oakland University Basketball 11/21/25

By Bea Dingman | November 22

Eastern Michigan University men's basketball defeated Oakland University on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. The Eagles overwhelmed the Grizzlies 97-91 in the George Gervin GameAbove Center, collecting their third win of the season.

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Same Page : Loading Player 2 Event

By Bea Dingman | November 13

Same Page: Loading Player 2 took place in Room 310 of the Student Center on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. The organizer, Same Page, put on the event to encourage and foster healthy relationships between students at Eastern Michigan University. The night involved games, food, fun, and friends as students moved between different gaming areas. Students first started in a group setting and moved their way down to one-on-one games with their new potential friend. Students who completed the final gaming stage were allowed to pick an item from the prize table. Same Page was excited to put on the event again after the success they saw at the previous event last March, and was pleased to see how many students showed up for the event on Tuesday.

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EMU Women's Volleyball vs. Ball State 11/6/2025

By Bea Dingman | November 6

Eastern Michigan's women's volleyball team went up against the 17-9 Ball State University team on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, falling to the Cardinals 3-0.

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Pumpkins on the Patio 2025 Video

By Bea Dingman | October 31

Pumpkins on the Patio took place on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 outside and inside the Student Center! Campus Life, E|Dining, and the EMU Student Center put together an evening of fall fun with food, pumpkin carving, and even a costume contest!

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Knight of Mystery

By Bea Dingman | October 27

Hosted by EMU Campus Life, EMU LGBTRC, E|Dining, and Dreadnoughts Tabletop Games, Knight of Mystery took place on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 in Room 310 of the Eastern Michigan University Student Center. Students enjoyed a night of fantasy with medieval costumes representing the students' choice of one of the four kingdoms in attendance. The dinner for the royal wedding evolved into solving a murder mystery!

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RHA Halloween Game Night in Lakeview

By Bea Dingman | October 25

RHA's Halloween Game Night took place in the lounge of the Lakeview Apartments on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Attendees had a fun night filled with games, snacks and mocktails on this spooky fall evening.

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Ypsilanti No Kings Protest

By Bea Dingman | October 19

Ypsilanti's No Kings Protest took place Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, just outside of Depot Town. Protestors gathered at Riverside Park and then marched down West Cross Street and around the block. This video shows what took place before and during the protest.

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Peacenic 2025 Video

By Asia O'Quinn | July 12

The second annual Peacenic returned to Ypsilanti on June 7, 2025, featuring a live band, dancing, food, games, giveaways, vendors and more. Peacenic is an event curated by the Rev. Joseph Jackson, a Baptist minister and the founder of Peacenic. The project is designed to foster unity between the Ypsilanti community and law enforcement.

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A Great Day in Ypsi

By Lee Hammock | May 31

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, YpsiWrites held a photo opportunity at the newly reopened Michigan Avenue branch of the Ypsilanti District Library. The photo was inspired by A Great Day in Harlem by Art Kane and served as an opportunity for the Ypsilanti community to get together.

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Sherzer Hall

May 10

Sherzer Hall is the home of the Eastern Michigan University Sherzer Observatory.

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The Great Debate at Eastern Michigan University

By Quanzelle Wyatt | May 6

The Great Debate was hosted by Pi Sigma Alpha on April 16 in the Student Center of Eastern Michigan University. The event featured Bigfoot on trial, Swoop on trial, a Model U.N. council meeting, and a professors-versus-students debate. This video recaps the event. More information about the Great Debate can be found in this Bigfoot trial article, and this Swoop trial article.

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The University Advising & Career Development Center Etiquette Dinner

By Amiya Pillow | March 24

The University Advising & Career Development Center Etiquette Dinner hosted an etiquette dinner March 13, 2025, that gave students an opportunity to learn and practice proper skills and tips for hosting and enjoying a formal dinner event. Participants and organizers talk in this video about why the event was beneficial.

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Max McDonald reflects on a year of success at Find and Shine Antiques

By Joseph McFarland | March 22

In downtown Ypsilanti, Max McDonald talks about his journey with handling antiques, his experiences at his shop at 6 North Huron St., as he shows off some of his favorite items.

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Exercise science student Iyana Chapman launches Pilates career

By Asia O'Quinn | March 17

In an interview with staff reporter Asia O'Quinn, Eastern Michigan University exercises science student Iyana Chapman talks about her interest in the industry, and her goals for launching her own business. Chapman teaches Pilates at Move in Ann Arbo. She also teaches at Club Pilates and Best of Life Pilates, both in Ann Arbor.