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Referees need to rely on help

By Jesse Peck · Monday, May 16, 2011

There are a lot of frustrating things that go on in everyday life. Bad drivers, bad pay, and whatever else might bother you.

High school's in the past, leave it

By Neil Weinberg · Monday, May 16, 2011

Check your high school yearbook. Which of your classmates was voted “Most Likely to Succeed?” How are they doing now? Last week, the Wall Street Journal took a look at survey data from MemoryLane.com and Christy Lleras’ 2008 study in Social Science Research.

US government-approved assassinations a warning sign

By Clement Daly · Monday, May 9, 2011

One week ago, President Obama announced that U.S. Special Forces had raided the fortified compound of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, killing the 9/11 mastermind along with four other people, including one woman. Bin Laden had been living within walking distance of a major Pakistani military headquarters and only a short drive from the country’s capitol of Islamabad.

Speak out against budget cuts now

By Sammy DeMarco · Monday, May 9, 2011

As many of you know, discussion of raising your tuition is taking place right now. Not if, but how much. On Friday, May 6, the EMU Board of Regents convened a committee gathering with university administrators and deans.

America shouldn't cheer over death; rise above it

By Neil Weinberg · Monday, May 9, 2011

Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad he’s dead. If you ask me, he got off easy. He should have had to sit in solitary confinement for the rest of his life with nothing but time to reflect on the horrible things he has done.

Republican front runners established for 2012 bid

By Neil Weinberg · Monday, May 2, 2011

Last year at this time, I told you not to waste your summer trying to pin down the next Republican standard bearer.

Smoking ban is going to stick

By Jesse Peck · Monday, May 2, 2011

A year has come and passed since the Michigan Smoking Ban passed. It made it illegal to smoke cigarettes in places like bars and restaurants.

Competition falling short for President

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, April 10, 2011

President Barrack Obama has begun his re-election campaign. An article from the Associated Press stated that “between now and the election, the incumbent Democrat will work to convince a fickle America that he has delivered change, made the right moves and earned the chance to continue the job. He will have to defend policies that have proven divisive, chief among them his sweeping health care overhaul and his efforts to boost the slow-to-rebound economy.”

U.S. should make universal health care law

By Leann Schaefer · Sunday, April 3, 2011

I recently experienced a rude awakening as a result of a hit-and-run accident. My boyfriend, Zach Baker, was skateboarding to the store Feb.

Why'd we choose to defend Libya?

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, April 3, 2011

March 28, President Barack Obama gave a speech defending the military actions against Libya. He also detailed how Europe would take center stage in the conflict, rather than the United States.

Mining regulations need to step up

By Clement Daly · Sunday, April 3, 2011

This Tuesday will mark the one-year anniversary of the Upper Big Branch mine disaster in southern West Virginia.

More sleep improves college performance

By Jumanah Saadeh · Wednesday, March 30, 2011

People say this all the time, but seriously, is it just me, or does it seem like this semester has everyone with their heads down and super stressed?

Monopolies bad for U.S. capitalism

By James Tatum · Wednesday, March 30, 2011

A few weeks ago on The Daily Show, host Jon Stewart sat down with the newbie senator from Kentucky, Rand Paul. The two discussed the budget, running deficits and the Tea Party. It all seemed so genuine, however, the most striking segment of the conversation surrounded federal regulations and the right place for the government in the marketplace.

Green Lots 1 and 2 (formerly North Lot) always have parking spots readily available, but some commuters refuse to walk that far to their classes.

There's no parking problem at EMU

By Neil Weinberg · Wednesday, March 30, 2011

In the last two days, you have probably voted for Student Body President, or at least heard someone on campus talking about the election. You might have seen chalk on the sidewalk or found one of the candidates chatting with a group of students in the library or Student Center.

Commentary: Basketball does well despite setbacks

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, March 27, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team wrapped up the 2010-11 season with a 24-13 record. That record represents the most wins in the program’s history as well as most games played in program history and the program’s first national tournament victories. All of these accomplishments helped this team develop its own Cinderella story.

Jelani McGadney, one of the candiates for student body president, has expressed his willingness to work with EMU and the Ann Arbor Transportation Authortiy to help alleviate campus parking woes.

Echo editors support McGadney, Chicoine

By Staff Editorial · Sunday, March 27, 2011

The Eastern Echo editorial board has decided to endorse Jelani McGadney for the position of Student Body President and Jeff Chicoine as Student Body Vice President in the upcoming election at Eastern Michigan University. Of the pool of candidates, we feel McGadney provided the best plans to address students’ concerns.

Don't permit Bayh to confuse 'centrist' and 'corporatist' labels

By James Tatum · Wednesday, March 23, 2011

I loathe Evan Bayh, the former senator from Indiana, and either for reasons of catharsis or clarity, I thought it necessary to dedicate an entire column to my dislike of the “Democrat.” A few weeks ago, I read Bayh was signing on to be a contributor for Fox News, and without shock but much chagrin, I thought this is exactly the conundrum “centrists” pose for the Democratic Party.

Papers need online but not print

By Neil Weinberg · Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Last week, after what seemed like years of speculation, The New York Times finally announced its plan to put all of its online content beyond a pay wall, making it the first major news outlet to do so.

Republicans need new tactics to continue forward

By James Tatum · Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Last week, I wrote the Republican Party is suffering from an illness. At first my diagnosis was simply the carunculous Tea Party, but now I feel it is something different, or at least more than first suspected. The symptoms seem much more cerebral. It is as if the party has been suffering from a “brain-drain” as of late.

Discrimination against gays not tolerated at EMU

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Last year, student Julea Ward was expelled from Eastern Michigan University. She had been enrolled in a master’s program in pursuit of certification to be a school counselor. Her expulsion was warranted by her refusal to counsel homosexual students.

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