Boys & Girls Club asks for student help
(02/18/13 4:46am)
“It’s the best kept secret in Ypsilanti,” Frank Rigger said in regards to the Huron Valley Boys & Girls Club.
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Things to do around EMU
(02/18/13 4:33am)
Looking for something to do? Here are a few on-campus activities to keep your week interesting.
Katie's Craft Corner: Pinterest
(02/07/13 4:20am)
Unless you never use the Internet, it’s impossible to never have heard of Pinterest. On the online virtual bulletin board, you can collect gorgeous photos of places, clothes, food, hairstyles and can even be taken to the website the photo came from simply by clicking on it. This means you get instructions, a recipe or a store cart for ordering.
New fable book gets it perfect
(02/07/13 4:18am)
Move over Aesop, there’s a new fable prince in the land, and he’s snarky, sarcastic and full of satire.
Local vintage shop thrives
(02/04/13 4:03am)
Since it opened in 1978, Apple Annie’s Vintage Clothing & Jim MacDonald’s Antiques in Depot Town has seen a lot of change. The neighborhood has changed, the business of dealing in collectible items has changed and the store itself has even morphed and expanded from its original layout.
Women: Tips for a healthy heart
(02/04/13 3:37am)
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in America. According to www.GoRedforWomen.com, with one in three women dying each year; it’s deadlier than any form of cancer.
Good Old Games best PC game seller
(01/31/13 3:26am)
Good Old Games is the best digital seller and distributor of computer games hands down.
Alum shows art in area
(01/31/13 2:55am)
Success for an artist is all about getting your name out there, whether it’s by commissioning large art pieces or showing your art anywhere you can.
‘Safe Haven’ enjoyable but unmoving
(01/28/13 4:05am)
In high school, I ravaged any and every Nicholas Sparks novel I could lay my voracious hands on. My favorite was “The Notebook” until “The Choice” emerged as a serious contender. I was drawn to the flawed yet lovable characters, the almost believable real-life situations and the gamble of whether or not the ending would leave me grinning moronically at the undeniable existence of never-ending love or doubled over dry heaving because I couldn’t possibly squeeze out one more agonizing tear. As S.E. Hinton would say “that was then, this is now.”
Katie's Craft Corner: Zipped cases
(01/28/13 4:03am)
There never seems to be enough space to put everything where you can find it—ever. Disappearing hair elastics when you’re headed to the gym, pencils before a math test or just a deck of cards when you’re hanging out with friends. The solution? Compact, zipped cases to corral all your easy-to-lose items.
Alum leads Metro Worship band
(01/28/13 3:58am)
About four years ago, Jon Whaley attended Eastern Michigan University, studying arts management. Today, he is the leader of Metro Worship, a collective effort of all of the worship bands at Metro South Church in Taylor, Mich.
Students develop unique clothing line
(01/28/13 3:55am)
Often times before a big Eastern Michigan University game or event, we want to go show off our school spirit by buying some new gear, but many times it seems to be a little over priced or you see the same designs worn by people all over campus.
Classic ‘Tom Sawyer’ still relevant today
(01/24/13 4:44am)
Is classic literature relevant in today’s world? Yes. How are we to perceive the evolution of contemporary pieces if we are unable to accept, understand and appreciate their great-great-grandparents? Is classic literature relevant to a twenty-something college student in today’s world? Yes begets yes, begets yes.
Katie's Craft Corner: DIY blogs
(01/24/13 4:42am)
The resources available to crafters on the internet are unlimited. With so many options, how do you know where to look? Here, I’ve listed all the sites I’ve found over the years that will surely inspire you to pick up a new project. All sites are youthful and fun, with an emphasis on style and personalization.
Fashion not just clothing but persona, ideal image
(01/21/13 3:50am)
The definition of fashion in the dictionary is “a popular trend especially in styles of dress, ornament or behavior.” This definition does not truly capture what fashion is about. For years, fashion has been used to identify time periods, groups of people and socioeconomic changes and to alter the way people think of themselves. These reasons alone should be enough to make people take the fashion industry seriously. The question still remains, is fashion really important?
EMU alum shares transgender journey
(01/21/13 3:41am)
“She stands in the quiet darkness, this troubled woman bowed by weariness and pain like an autumn flower in the frozen rain, like a wind-blown autumn flower that never lifts its head again.”
‘Anarchy Reigns’ competent but forgettable
(01/17/13 1:31am)
“Anarchy Reigns” is a competently made but mediocre and forgettable niche game.
Here’s an opportunity to design a better game
(01/17/13 1:24am)
Have you ever played through a video game and thought, “If I were the designer, this game would be completely different”? Well, now you can be.
‘Under Defeat’ enjoyable
(01/14/13 2:14am)
“Under Defeat HD: Deluxe Edition” is an enjoyable niche game that probably flew under most people’s radar this past holiday season.
Katie's Craft Corner #12: Knitwear
(01/14/13 2:12am)
Looking around, especially at this time of year, knitwear is everywhere. Hats, scarves, sweaters, mittens and other cozy winter gear are knitted from thick, soft yarns, mostly on machines. Even though you can easily buy a pair of gloves almost anywhere, there are lots of reasons to learn how to knit. Here, I’ll give you the top ten reasons you should think about taking up knitting.
