EMU gives thanks
(11/19/12 12:36am)
“I give thanks for my family with three children and three grandchildren and for being part of the Eastern family of students, faculty, staff and alumni. Go green!”
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EMU volleyball ousted from MAC tournament after loss to Falcons
(11/18/12 11:51pm)
The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team made an early exit from the Mid-American Conference, losing in straight sets to the Bowling Green State University Falcons 18-25, 20-25, 18-25. The Eagles’ season ends with a 17-15 record.
Amtrak offers more trains in MI during Thanksgiving
(11/18/12 11:06pm)
This year, there will be more Amtrak Wolverine service trains traveling to and from Michigan.
Gov. Snyder appoints 2 new board members
(11/18/12 11:04pm)
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder appointed two new members to the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents.
Harris thankful for family, opportunities
(11/15/12 1:40am)
Thanksgiving is a week away: The time for seeing family, reminiscing on the things we are grateful for and eating many different kinds of food. Jamell Harris, number 32 on the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team, said he’s definitely going to enjoy the day.
Basketball team prepares for MSU
(11/15/12 1:18am)
Following their come from behind 50-47 win over Northeastern University Nov. 11, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team turns their attention to the Michigan State University Spartans.
Citizens across country sign petitions to secede
(11/15/12 1:07am)
Citizens in more than 30 American states have started petitions to secede their state from the U.S. government. The petitions can be found on the White House website, under a segment called “We the People.”
SEPE asks EMU to cut ties with Adidas for unfair pay
(11/15/12 1:05am)
The Eastern Michigan University student organization Students for an Ethical Participatory Education have demanded that EMU sever its contract with Adidas unless its workers in Indonesia were paid $1.8 million. SEPE delivered a letter to EMU President Susan Martin’s office Oct. 18, but members of the organization said they still have not received a reply.
Troy recalls mayor for radical opinions
(11/15/12 1:03am)
Janice Daniels, the mayor of Troy, Mich., was recalled Nov. 6 by a vote of 52 percent. The recall effort was centered around Daniels’ views on gay marriage and her opposition to a transit center.
EMU Board of Regents adds two members
(11/15/12 12:56am)
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced the appointments of Mary Treder Lang and James “Jim” Webb to the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents on Tuesday. Treder Lang and Webb will replace current board Chairman Roy Wilbanks and immediate past Chairman Tom Sidlik, whose eight-year terms expire at the end of 2012.
Split Congress must work to solve issues
(11/12/12 2:23am)
With 53 Democrats, two Independents and 45 Republicans in the Senate, the Democratic Party reigns. While in the House of Representatives, there is a Republican majority with 241 Republicans and 194 Democrats, which leads some Americans to ask, “Will anything get done?”
News briefs
(11/12/12 2:15am)
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False police reports have consequences
(11/12/12 2:13am)
It’s not uncommon for people to make false reports to the police. However, many people aren’t aware of the severe consequences of filing a false police report.
Scheduling for winter semester offers opportunities, challenges
(11/12/12 1:11am)
Registration for the winter semester is now well under way, and like most students here at Eastern Michigan University, you have probably been scrambling to snatch up coveted spots in class rosters. But if you’re among the students who take one look at the extensive list of available courses and feel like crying, registration can feel overwhelming.
Volleyball team wins final match of season
(11/12/12 12:44am)
The Eastern Michigan University women’s volleyball team won their final match of the regular season Nov. 10 at the Convocation Center. The Eagles celebrated Senior Night with a 3-2 win against the University of Toledo Rockets (29-27, 23-25, 17-25, 25-21, 15-11).
NCAA reprimands former EMU women's basketball coach
(11/09/12 4:15am)
The NCAA announced further sanctions on the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team Nov. 8 resulting from rules violations that took place during the 2009-10 season. The team had already imposed sanctions on itself, however, the NCAA handed down its own punishment on several individuals involved.
Getting tired of just a two party system
(11/08/12 3:47am)
By the time these words are printed and read, the oh-so important presidential election will already be over. We will know whether our country will ascend to unprecedented heights of glory or plummet to the status of a developing nation. Of course, the closing of the electric campaign season means, perhaps most importantly, the end of irritating, often-misinformed tweets and Facebook statuses pertaining to elections.
Deliver worthier news, not just horse race stats
(11/08/12 3:46am)
Answer this question: Why was it important to know which presidential candidate was leading in the national polls on October 22? If you properly answered “It wasn’t” then you may move on to the next column. However, if your interest is sparked, continue reading.
Men’s basketball ready for regular season
(11/08/12 3:05am)
Coming off a decisive 82-38 exhibition victory over the University of Michigan-Dearborn Wolves on Nov. 2, the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team turns their attention to their regular season opener against the Rochester College Warriors.
EMU ranks 103 of 141 for sexual health ed
(11/08/12 3:03am)
Recently, the seventh annual Trojan Report Card of Sexual Health was released, showing that Eastern Michigan University ranks No. 103 out of 141 institutions of higher education that were reviewed. EMU is up 21 spots from last year’s report card, showing an improvement in the area of sexual health knowledge and resource availability.
