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EMU dining services held grand re-opening in celebration of Chartwells contract

By Eugene Kutz · Monday, Oct. 24, 2016

Eastern Michigan University Dining Services held its grand reopening in the Student Center on Thursday, Oct. 13 in commemoration of contracting with Chartwells, a catering service that works with over 280 colleges.

EMU Center for Multicultural Affairs discusses cultural appropriation of Halloween costumes

By Sarah Lewis · Monday, Oct. 24, 2016

Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Multicultural Affairs hosted “We Are Not a Costume,” a discussion on cultural appropriation of Halloween costumes on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Student Center.

News Briefs, Oct. 22

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 24, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University Physical Plant is renovating the courtyard in King Hall as a result of the Sept. 20 graffiti incident, which included racial slurs spray painted on the west wall.

EMU Police Blotter, Oct. 22

By Joe Israel · Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016

At 8:58 p.m. an assault was reported to authorities at a location on Huron River Drive. This case was closed on Oct. 16.

Kiley Albert, ROTC alpha company executive officer, swimming 15 meters with a dummy M16 rifle and full equipment.

EMU ROTC cadets engage in Combat Water Survival Training

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 17, 2016

In a test of endurance the Eastern Michigan University ROTC program conducted Combat Water Survival Training in Jones Pool on Friday, Oct. 14.

Audience members holding Start by Believing flyers. Their names are written on them, followed by the statement, "When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing."

"Start by Believing" campaign changes negative stigma on sexual violence

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 17, 2016

In an effort to change the publics' response to sexual assault, the "Start by Believing" campaign was held at Eastern Michigan University on Monday, Oct. 10.

Audience members from the "Got Consent?" event holding Start by Believing flyers. Their names are written on them, followed by the statement, "When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing."

EMU hosts Got Consent? event to raise dating and sexual violence awareness

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 17, 2016

Eastern Michigan University hosted a public informational session called "Got Consent?" on Wednesday, Oct. 12, which describes dating and sexual violence and how the criminal justice system operates.

News Briefs, Oct. 15

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 17, 2016

EMU's College of Business was ranked one of the nation's best business schools according to a 2017 edition of the Princeton Review's book, "The Best 294 Business Schools."

Police Blotter, Oct. 15

By Joe Israel · Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016

At 12:35 a.m. Department of Public Safety officials received a call regarding a stolen Microsoft Xbox controller taken from a room inside Best residence hall. The current status of this case is open.

Sen. Cory Booker addressing the crowd during the Hillary Clinton campaign at EMU on Monday, Oct. 10

Sen. Cory Booker Pushes Voter Registration the Day Before the Deadline

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016

Just before the deadline of Oct. 11, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker visited Eastern Michigan University on Monday, Oct. 10

EMU Kresge Environmental Center, also known as Fish Lake. Photo was provided by Lisa Barry and GREEN club member Parker Maynard

Fish Lake property to remain owned by EMU

By Joe Israel · Friday, Oct. 14, 2016

Eastern Michigan University President James Smith met with Faculty Senate members on Wednesday, Oct. 12 to discuss the decision to sell EMU Kresge Environmental Center, also known as Fish Lake.

David E. Rutledge attends Student Government senate meeting

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 10, 2016

State Representative David E. Rutledge served as a guest speaker at the Eastern Michigan University Student Government senate meeting on Tuesday, Oct.

News Briefs, Oct. 11

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 10, 2016

After giving out more than 20,000 pounds of food in its first year of operation, Swoop's Food Pantry has expanded to a larger site in Pierce hall at Eastern Michigan University. Swoop's Pantry, formerly housed in Marshall building, now consists of two rooms and has a waiting room across the hall.

Mae C. Jemison and Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority

Mae C. Jemison urges young people to vote in this year’s presidential election

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016

Dr. Mae C. Jemison, physician and first African-American woman sent into space, came to Eastern Michigan University Wednesday to discuss the importance of voting.

Police Blotter, Oct. 8

By Joe Israel · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016

At 2:32 a.m. a woman reported that she was sexually assaulted at an off campus residence on North Normal Street. The current status of this case is pending. At 5:59 a.m. a female subject reported that her roommate was intoxicated and in need of medical attention in Village building B. This case was closed on Oct. 2.

EMU Student Government senate meeting, Sept. 20

By Brandon Lazovic · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016

Eastern Michigan University senators voted on several resolutions ranging from discontent over dining service transparency, two provisional senator nominations, EMU Board of Regents candidate recommendations to Gov. Rick Snyder and student organization delegates. The three hour meeting was held on Tuesday, Sept. 20.

EMU paralegal studies program gives graduates a competitive edge

By Sarah Lewis · Monday, Oct. 3, 2016

Eastern Michigan University and Washtenaw County’s Legal Resource Center at the Washtenaw County Courthouse in Ann Arbor provides paralegal students with hands on experience beyond the classroom.

EMU releases annual security and fire safety report for 2013-2015

By Nina Drumsta · Monday, Oct. 3, 2016

This week the Eastern Michigan University’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report was released to the EMU community in an email, containing factual numbers for any crimes that occurred on campus during this time.

EMU Board of Regents approves full-time lecturers union contract during special meeting

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 3, 2016

In a brief meeting that lasted several minutes on Friday, Sept. 30 the EMU Board of Regents approved the two-year collective bargaining agreement between Eastern Michigan University and the EMU Federation of Teachers.

EMU now offering $5,000 reward for info on racial graffiti incidents

By Brandon Lazovic · Friday, Sept. 30, 2016

As the investigation of the two racist graffiti incidents on campus last week continues Eastern Michigan University President James Smith announced that the reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or people involved has been doubled.

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Welcome back to Winging It, the Eastern Echo's arts and entertainment podcast.

This episode, Caroline Buxton sits down with Tessa Hanrath to talk about "June on the Moon," EMU Theatre's upcoming interactive sensory production.

For more information on performance dates and ticketing, check out EMU Theatre's website at: https://emich.ludus.com/index....

Host: Caroline Buxton

Director: Anthony Thatxton

Editor: Gray Connor

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