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'Debris' to showcase art from BFA students

By Matt Rice · Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Debris is curated and installed entirely by students, including Capstone students Adam Pete, Alexandra Dietz, Arezo Korourian, Bonnie Lobbestael, Brett Trombley, Casey Dickerson, Donald Morris, Emma Buck, Eric Fine, Jared Sternberg, Myron Brownie, Rita Hillman and Victoria Behne, all under the guidance of assistant art professor Jason Ferguson.

Pride Prom brings Wonderland to Student Center

By Cherise Floyd · Wednesday, March 19, 2014

The “Alice in Wonderland” themed prom, which took over the Student Center Ballroom for the night, was a huge success. Students walked down a red carpet with life-sized playing cards and danced the night away with “Alice in Wonderland” playing in the background.

'Live Your Dream' encourages students to do what they love

By Leaha Dotson · Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Faye Valtadoros, JETAA President, shared her reason for bringing the film to EMU, saying “it is an important story for everyone to hear,” and that it brings “the unknown to the public’s knowledge.” She knew once she saw it at a national conference that she had to bring it back to EMU.

International Student Association to present Colors in Harmony

By Sarah Williams · Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Colors in Harmony began in 1999 as a way for students to showcase their talents and culture through performances and a fashion show. Performances, which will include traditional dances, fashion and music, will be as diverse and rich with culture as the students are. This event is a way to learn about the backgrounds and cultures of students that make EMU’s campus unique.

Presenter Mark Schuller speaks with a student about volunteering in Haiti.

Events kick off Women's History Month

By Matt Rice · Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Women’s History Month 2014 got off to a great start at Eastern Michigan University, beginning with two events that were similar in structure, but which differed heavily in perspective. The first event, held on Monday, March 3, was a screening of a portion of the film “Half the Sky,” followed by a panel discussion.

Minority Women in Leadership's Hair Show brings the circus to town

By Alexandria Rainey · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

Tightropes, clowns and magicians were featured at Minority Women in Leadership’s third annual Hair Show on Monday in the Student Center Ballroom. The student organization recruited the top hair stylists from the Eastern Michigan University student body to show off their skills in the show. The theme was the circus, and each stylist was critiqued on creativity, make-up and the overall performance. The creativity and enthusiasm of the models helped to bring the stylist’s hair designs to life.

I.M.A.G.E. hosts panel with lyricist Earlly Mac

By Andre J. Ellington · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014

The panel lasted for almost two hours and a variety of topics were discussed during the discussion.

Right to Life holds pro-life panel

By Casey Day · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014

Students of Eastern Michigan University made the trek to Halle Library on the night of Feb. 12 to attend a pro-life abortion panel. The panel was put on by Right to Life of Michigan with the help of Catholics on Campus, and featured a variety of experts, including a medical doctor, a pastor, community and nonprofit directors, and even an EMU student, Angela Little.

The Far House is far out

By Rose Carver · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014

A tiny house on Packard Street, in between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, is bursting with enormous musical and artistic flavor. The Far House serves as a music venue as well as a platform of passion for artists, activists, musicians and wild ones.

Vagina Monologues give women a voice

By Dilann Yasin · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014

The Off-Broadway production, which was held last Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center Auditorium, was made up of EMU students who strongly believed in the V-word and making people comfortable – and sometimes uncomfortable – with it. Each skit varied both in length and emotional intent, with some making the audience cry and others making them laugh out loud.

Jerome Nichols' 'Test Your Love' display promotes sexual health

By Jordan Newman · Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014

“I’m here because I like doing this stuff,” Jerome Nichols explained from behind his display table in the Safe sex store in Ann Arbor. Nichols has come to promote sexual health and to connect with readers of his blog and website LTASEX.info

Lizzy Krochmalny and Rachel Lange jumped hand in hand.

Students take the plunge

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014

Eastern Michigan University students literally took the plunge at Delta Sigma Phi’s Second Polar Plunge event on Wednesday.

Gamers for Giving event experiences technical difficulties

By Henry Green · Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014

The Internet service provider for Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center scheduled maintenance last Saturday that disrupted the 7th annual Gamers for Giving LAN party fundraiser.

Ohayocon a great way to meet people

By Kaitlyn Stabile · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014

Word association. I say convention, you will probably say or think one of the following: comics, superheroes, weird, costumes, nerd.

Matt On Music: Knifefight and Young Fathers

By Matt Rice · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014

Founded in 1998, Anticon has become one of the finest independent hip-hop labels, releasing music from Why?, Buck 65 and Serengeti, to name a few. Along with Serengeti’s “C.A.B.” (which I reviewed last week), I’ve been playing two other Anticon releases lately: a 2013 collaboration that I missed, and the first LP from Young Fathers, whose “Tape Two” EP was one of my favorite records of last year.

Chinese New Year Party an enjoyable and authentic experience

By Casey Day · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014

The Chinese New Year Party, sponsored by the American-Chinese Student Association, was held on Jan. 31 in the Student Center. It was an enjoyable and authentic experience, as well as a great way to begin the Year of the Horse.

Diversity Council holds Around the World in One Night

By Matt Rice · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014

Around the World in One Night, hosted by Eastern Michigan University’s Diversity Council, was held on Jan. 31 in the Student Center Ballroom. The event revealed how diverse EMU’s campus really is, with food, music and displays which all centered around different cultures.

Barber shop event empowers black males

By Andre J. Ellington · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014

There’s nothing quite like the aura of a barbershop. The sound of clippers, debates sparking over current issues and countless individuals coming and going are what makes for an ideal barbershop.

Visions concert allows for a variety of art, genres

By Chelsea Idzior · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014

“It offers a wide range of perspectives on the world we live in, all through a lens of dance,” professor of dance Joanna McNamara said of Visions, Eastern Michigan University Department of Music and Dance’s 62nd Annual Faculty and Guest Artist Concert.

Puppy Room helps students to de-stress

By Anna Hinkley · Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013

Exams are tough. High stress levels from difficult exams, lengthy review sessions and presentations to prepare mean students are running ragged. Eastern Michigan University’s Pre-Vet Club came up with a solution to help calm peoples’ nerves: the Puppy Room. The Pre-Vet Club brought puppies and dogs to EMU’s Science Complex on Dec. 16 to interact with students.