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With a hint of Valentine’s Day magic still in the air, the Eagles were able to forget about the heartbreaking loss against the Ball State Cardinals in Tuesday’s matchup by dominating the Rockets with efficient scoring and red-hot shooting from behind the arc.
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:
The Eastern Michigan women’s basketball team took on the Cardinals of Ball State as part of the men’s and women's doubleheader on Saturday, Feb. 15.
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.
Halle Fix-it Hub — Feb. 18
On Sunday, Feb. 9, the Eastern Michigan Women's lacrosse team lost a physical back-and-forth battle to the Aztecs of San Diego State University.
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:
On February 6, 2025, Eastern Michigan University partnered with the Detroit Pistons to host TruEMU Night, a special event designed to bring together EMU students and alumni for an evening of basketball.
For Jason Mitchell, the proprietor of Haab's Barrel House, its been a circuitous path to downtown Ypsilanti.
Haluthai Brzys, founder and chief dumpling officer of Ypsilanti restaurant Basil Babe, started delivering dumplings to her close friends and family during the coronavirus pandemic. Once orders began piling in, she decided it was time to expand and open a business in the Ypsilanti community. Brzys graduated from Eastern Michigan University and began working in advertising, but always had a passion for cooking. Her family helped and supported her as she opened Basil Babe, a Thai restaurant on Cross Street just across from EMU’s campus.
Nancy Good and Debie White volunteer at Ypsilanti Thrift Shop, a nonprofit organization at 14 S Washington Street. They put their own experiences in play to manage the shop, which they believe is a community favorite because of low prices, money flowing back into the community, and donations to people in need. Good and White both were avid thrifters before working at the Ypsilanti shop. They use those experiences to calculate prices, decide on where to share the proceeds, and schedule special deals.
For this Valentine’s Day, love is in the air and between the pages of these five book recommendations. Though one may immediately think of romance for Valentine’s, these stories cover a wider range of love; romantic, platonic, and complicated.
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