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YpsiGLOW lights up downtown Ypsilanti

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

The fourth annual YpsiGLOW took place on Friday, Oct. 25, attracting community members of all ages and lighting up the streets of downtown Ypsilanti.

YpsiWrites' grand-opening gets community members writing

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019

YpsiWrites held its grand-opening themed “Everyone’s a Writer” at all three YDL locations on Saturday. Ypsilanti community members participated in writing prompts, activities and winning prizes.

“It takes a ‘Phillage’!” -- Cabaret now showing at Quirk Theatre

By Megan Morrison · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019

Cabaret is a risqué musical based on the play by John Van Bruten. When an unfortunate situation happened, the cast and crew banded together to produce a fantastic show. “Come to the cabaret, old chum!”

Indelible: Discussions on art

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019

My perception of a quote from Nina Simone, as well as a song written and sung by Paolo Nutini.

Indelible: A musical discussion on creativity

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Friday, Oct. 18, 2019

Discussion of creative works leading into encouraging participation in the creation of art by the public.

EMU alumnus premieres film When It Breaks at the State Theatre

By Austin Book · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019

On Sat. October 12, EMU alumnus Todd Tue premiered his film 'When It Breaks' at the State Theatre in Ann Arbor. The documentary film follows special education teacher and musician Konrad Wert, also known as his stage name Possessed by Paul James, as he tours the country with his family for a year.

EMU's first ever accessibility crew working to make the theater experience enjoyable for all

By Ashlee Buhler · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019

Eastern Michigan University’s first ever accessibility crew will take action this winter during the EMU Theatre’s presentation of “Still Life with Iris.” Under the guidance of Elena SV Flys, EMU assistant professor of arts administration, the accessibility crew is responsible for designing the access services that will be available for three of the six performances that will take place in Quirk Theatre in Dec.

Paint and Pour let students paint free for Homecoming

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019

Paint and Pour hosted a free painting party at EMU’s Student Center for Homecoming Week. Participants were taken through a guided painting session by lead artist, Michael Patino.

Young M.A. proves she’s here to stay with her debut album ‘Herstory in the Making’

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Monday, Oct. 7, 2019

“No Mercy” is a term of no regard or emotion to an adversary, and that’s exactly what Young M.A. has delivered upon through her music. She is the new anomaly of New York rap that’s imposing her stroke in the game as a gifted, cocky individual.

Author of What the Eyes Don't See holds book signing at EMU

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose research exposed the Flint water crisis, held a book signing at EMU for her book What the Eyes Don't See. The event consisted of a lecture about the book and a Q & A preceding the book signing.

YpsiGLOW is coming soon

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019

YpsiGLOW, a night of glow-in-the-dark festivities, is occurring on Oct. 25, from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

YpsiWrites establishes new writing centers for Ypsilanti community

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

YpsiWrites will place writing centers a locations of the Ypsilanti District Library (YDL) to extend the writing support available at EMU into the Ypsilanti community. YpsiWrites is a collaberation between the Office of Campus & Community Writing at EMU YDL, 826 Michigan, and Washtenaw Literacy.

EMUsic Festival showcases local talent and benefits American Red Cross

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

The EMUsic Festival had a variety of local musicians perform at the University Park on Thursday. The event was free but had a bake sale and donation table for the American Red Cross.

Star Studio by Angel values safety, acceptance and colorful hair

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

Star Studio by Angel in downtown Ypsilanti emphasizes safety and acceptance. Angel Vanas is an experience stylist and owner of the studio.

Design and Science exhibition visits EMU

By Sophia Kalakailo · Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019

The Design and Science exhibition had its opening reception and round table discussion at Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center. The exhibition features projects connecting design and science through models, bio-design and representations of natural data.