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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.
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.
Scholarly reading and note taking — Feb. 11
On Wednesday night, the Eastern Michigan University Women’s Basketball team lost their 15th consecutive game against the Miami University Redhawks, 68-45. This loss dropped the team to 1-21 on the season and 0-11 in Mid-American Conference play.
On Jan. 15, 2025, Best Buddies Michigan announced they will open a new chapter of the Best Buddies program at Ypsilanti Community High School.
There’s a new opportunity at Eastern. Started in 2024, the STEM Ed Institute at EMU offers learning opportunities for the community, and the university.
At most gas stations, a small television displays security camera footage upon entry. Customers can see themselves and wave or take a picture. This lets the customers know that they are being recorded, thus deterring crime.
The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team’s roller coaster 2024-25 campaign continued on Tuesday evening. After winning three straight in conference play and firmly entrenching themselves as MAC tournament contenders, the Eagles have now lost their third straight, falling 70-49 at home to Kent State.Eastern Michigan started the game off ice cold, missing their opening seven shots and trailing the Golden Flashes 15-2 just over six minutes into the contest. While the Eagles were able to gradually dig their way out of the hole and eventually cut Kent State’s lead down to three in the second half, their shooting woes persisted, and the Golden Flashes went on a 25-8 run down the stretch to pull away and bury the home team. “I don’t think it’s rocket science—you have opportunities to make a shot, make a layup, make a free throw, make a pass—you have to execute,” Eagles head coach Stan Heath said when asked about his team’s offensive woes as of late. This game marked the second straight outing in which Eastern Michigan failed to score over 55 points, a stark contrast from their previous three contests, in which they had scored 80 or more points. The Eagles shot 28.3% (17/60) from the floor as a team on the night, one of their worst shooting performances. They also shot 26.3% (6/23) from three-point range. Three players from the squad managed to reach double figures: Christian Henry (Chicago, Illinois/The Skill Factory/Panola College) for the 10th consecutive game, Jalen Terry (Flint, Michigan/Beecher/Oregon/DePaul), and Yusuf Jihad (Farmington Hills, Michigan/North Farmington/Oakland) all led the team with 10 points apiece. Next week, Eastern Michigan hopes to snap their losing skid with their final non-conference home matchup of the season: a date with Sun Belt foe Old Dominion on Saturday at 2 p.m. Viewers can stream the game live on ESPN+.
Brace yourself for an action-packed week as Eastern Michigan athletics kicks off February with a thrilling array of games and competitions! From heated basketball battles to high-energy track & field meets, swimming events, and lacrosse matchups, EMU athletes are primed to bring their best to the court, track, and field. Whether you're in the stands in Ypsilanti or catching the action from home, here's your essential guide to the must-see events this week:
On Jan. 25, 2025, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed sixteen bills aimed at expanding reproductive freedom, including House Bill 5436, which allows pharmacists to prescribe birth control.
It was was not your average Saturday at the George Gervin GameAbove Center.
Opened in 1980, Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum is moving to a new location. The business has been in the same location for decades, but because of redevelopment plans in Farmington Hills, it must relocate.
The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team dropped their second consecutive game on the road Saturday afternoon against the Western Michigan University Broncos. The final score was 61-54.
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