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The college years

By Scott Mullin · Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015

College is a great learning experience. It is the bridge that a person crosses from youth to adulthood.

IGG gallery to open in Ford

By Mona Beydoun · Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015

On Monday, Jan. 12, at 10 a.m., the Intermedia Gallery Group will open their Annual Juried Student Show in the Ford Gallery.

Intersections session sheds light on struggles of Muslim women

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014

Touching base with ideas society is far from well versed in, the last in a series of four events focused on women was aimed at starting the conversation on women living with Islam in their lives. The Women’s Resource Center and the Muslim Student Association came together on Monday, Dec.

How to stay healthy in the winter months

Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014

Winter is sometimes considered the most wonderful time of the year, but after Christmas has passed and the cold really starts to set in, it can be the hardest season to endure. Between the cold, snow, and gloomy feeling winter seems to provide some hardships to keep yourself healthy throughout the season.

Four events to attend before Christmas break

By Olivia Jackson · Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014

As the weather gets colder the more students want to stay indoors and curl up under their favorite blanket.

Things to know when living on your own

By Sean Handler · Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014

Moving out of your parent’s house can be a huge change for any college student, and whether you are moving to a dorm on campus or an apartment of your own these are some important things to know. Manage your money: Keeping track of your spending is a very important aspect of living by yourself.

How to not be the roommate from hell

By Noëlle Parlette · Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014

Adjusting to campus life can be difficult, especially when you have to share a new living space with someone else.

Five pieces of furniture every college kid needs

By Hannah Saul · Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014

Living in a dorm can be a challenging, yet exciting and enlightening experience. Living in such a small place can present its share of problems when it comes to space, but with the right furniture your small place can feel spacious and fabulous.

James Davis makes a powerful comeback

By Sophie Barterian · Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014

Raised on American blues, James “Boo Boo” Davis is one of the remaining few musicians who learned to sing and play the blues first-hand while picking cotton in the Mississippi Delta.At 71 years of age, we still haven’t seen the last of Boo Boo Davis. Black and Tan Records dug up this lesser known bluesman and asked him to record a couple of his songs with only a harmonica and his voice.

Eastern Michigan University's Jazz and Percussion present a showcase

By Mona Beydoun · Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Jazz and Percussion Ensembles will be showcasing their best musicians with solo acts that are sure to impress the audience.

A travel through history: Tintypes the play

By Julia Czekaj · Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014

“Tintypes,” a musical revue, opened Friday in Quirk Theatre. The show was originally conceived by Mary Kyte, with Mel Marvin and Gary Pearle.

Four things that every graduating senior should know

By Sydney Nimeth · Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014

Is “Pomp and Circumstance” running through your head at all hours of the day? Are you practicing walking in high heels or tying the tie that has been in your closet for years in order to avoid embarrassment?

'Once On This Island' comes to Quirk/Sponberg

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014

Once On This Island is a tale bridging the gap between social classes, borrowing elements from classics like Romeo & Juliet and Hans Christian Anderson’s tale, “The Little Mermaid”. It is a musical set in the Caribbean, taking place in one act and based upon the novel “My Love, My Love;" or, The Peasant Girl” by Rosa Guy.

Hillel to host 'Who Is Big In Your Community?' event

By Olivia Jackson · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

On November 14th, Hillel will be hosting an event called Who is Big in Your Community?. Hillel is an organization on campus that teaches student on campus about Judaism through fun activities such as their shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, brunches and more. This event event was inspired by Ask Big Questions which is an internship that brings students from different cultures together and allows them to have a platform to learn about other cultures as well teach others about their own culture. To bring Eastern Michigan students together on campus Hillel has been preparing for their event for weeks.

The Lads in Their Hundreds: Songs and Arias of World War I

By Mona Beydoun · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

On November 13th at 7:30 pm Dr. Robert Peavler with the help of pianist Kevin Bylsma, and Eastern Michigan student dancers along with actors Danielle Clevenger, Stephen Lambert, and Theodore Hauke, will present his faculty voice recital in Pease Auditorium, The Lads in Their Hundreds: Songs and Arias of World War I.

The Velveteen Rabbit to premier at Quirk-Sponberg

By Sean Handler · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

‘The Velveteen Rabbit’, a play based upon the popular children’s picture book is set to premiere at the Quirk Sponberg Theater from 7-8pm on Friday, November 14 with a second showing from 12-1pm on Saturday, November 15. The story of the show centers on the Velveteen Rabbit, a toy rabbit that longs to become real and his journey to do so through the love of a child. The journey of the velveteen rabbit coming to life is one of love, acceptance and change.

Diabetes awareness month

By Hannah Saul · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

At age 15 I found myself spending a day at the hospital being poked and prodded over 8 times after drinking a disgustingly sugary drink.

Five study tips to better grades

By Kayla Boyd · Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014

The idea of studying for many students seems to be this horrific, time consuming compilation of reading, note taking, and falling asleep on your textbooks.

Students get their jazz on at the Sky Lounge

By Mona Beydoun · Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014

The Arts and Entertainment Team for Campus Life gave students a taste of the roaring twenties on Thursday, Nov.

EMU's World Language department welcomes the Polish School

By Leaha Dotson · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Eastern Michigan University has opened up its doors to the Polish Language Center of Ann Arbor – Polska Szkola, also known to many as the “Polish School.” The Polish School began classes at EMU this past September and is currently meeting on the second floor of the Alexander Music Building.