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On Feb. 20, 2025, "Meeting the Moment: Civil Liberties and the LGBTQ+ Community" took place at Eastern Michigan University.
Bethany Kennedy, a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, has served as president of the Ypsilanti District Library Board of Trustees for two terms. The library systems serve the city of Ypsilanti, along with Ypsilanti and Superior townships.
Four days after the heartbreaking loss to Ball State, the Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team returned to the George Gervin GameAbove Center on Wednesday, Feb. 19, hoping to secure their first MAC win and keep Central Michigan ninth in the conference.
Fresh off being named the NCAA’s Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week and the MAC Player of the Week for his career game against Toledo, Jalen Terry (Flint, Michigan/Beecher/Oregon/DePaul) backed up his efforts from Saturday with a 24 point performance tonight - him and Da’Sean Nelson (Toledo, Ohio/Robert S. Rogers/Kilgore College/DePaul) once again headlining Eastern Michigan’s scoring output in a crucial win against Miami (OH), 76-66.
"Heart Eyes," directed by Josh Ruben, was recently released in theaters. It is a horror Valentine’s Day film starring Olivia Holt as Ally and Mason Gooding as Jay. The two are determined to stay alive together while running from the serial killer. The film is full of horror and suspense. This movie was rated R due to language and violence.
"Apple Cider Vinegar" is a limited series on Netflix that premiered on Feb. 6. This telling of a true story about Belle Gibson features fictional characters and narratives. The series stars Kaitlyn Dever as Belle Gibson and Alycia Debnam-Carey as Milla Blake.
This week is packed with heart-pounding action as Eastern Michigan athletics gears up for a series of must-see events! From high-energy basketball games to intense track & field meets and baseball showdowns, EMU athletes are ready to give it their all. Whether you're cheering from the stands in Ypsilanti or following along from home, here's a look at the exciting matchups and events you won't want to miss:
John W. Porter served as the 17th president of Eastern Michigan University from 1979 to 1989, and was the first Black president in the University’s history.
The giant cow on Ecorse Road is here to stay as it welcomes the Good Soil Café, set to open in late 2025.
A couple gets lost on a stormy night. They wander into a strange castle, hoping for help. Instead, they find queer and erotic horrors, mad science, and a jeering audience, all in EMU Theatre’s latest performance, “The Rocky Horror Show.”
Winter break starts Feb. 23 at Eastern Michigan University. For students seeking to fill the week of no classes with a trip that won't break the travel budget, Michigan offers a number of interesting places for day trips. All of these places are within a two-and-a-half-hour drive from campus.
To encourage stronger relationships between the police and society, Michala Johnson, a junior and president of the Black Honors Student Organization, said officers should be approachable when wearing their badge. This is one of the reasons she organized Breaking the Barrier, an event that brought together police officers and students.
Ypsilanti Community Schools will not willingly work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a statement written by Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross, the superintendent of Ypsilanti Community Schools.
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It was a tale of two halves for the Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team against Old Dominion.
The Eastern Michigan University swimming and diving team celebrated its Senior Night at the Michael H. Jones Natatorium, closing the home season with a meet dubbed "The Last Mission." The event was a special send off for seven seniors: Olivia Clarino, Ashley George, Rebekah Knapp, Kiersten Russell, Madelyn Sursi, Abby Szadorski, and Ciara Wheeler.
Cynthia Herrman is one half of the longtime hair-cutting duo that makes up Paula’s Barber Shop in Ypsilanti’s Depot Town, but for a long time, she led a double life. On nights and weekends, Herrman found a home on stage as a lead vocalist or bass guitarist.
As the first few weeks of Eastern Michigan University’s esports 2025 season begins, Ali Azinfar is prepared to give it their all. A junior at the university, Azinfar is a varsity member of the university's Valorant esports team and is slated to compete against rival colleges in the Midwest. Before the first games are underway, Azinfar sat down to recall their origins and current experiences in competitive Valorant, and what makes them the player they are today.
Get ready for an action-packed week as Eastern Michigan athletics charges into mid-February with an exciting mix of matchups, tournaments, and games! From high-energy basketball battles to thrilling track & field meets and intense lacrosse matchups, EMU athletes are ready to make their mark and give it their all. Whether you’re cheering in the stands or following along from home, here’s a breakdown of the must-see events across multiple sports this week:
A bright-eyed student visited Eastern Michigan University's campus in 1997, hoping to find information about attending graduate school and furthering her learning journey. She walked into a small space which she assumed was a storage closet, and before she could turn around, was greeted by Rachel Brett Harley, the first undergraduate adviser in the Women’s Studies department.
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