events

Violin Monster celebrates his 493 birthday

By Bryan Alfaro · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013

Corner Brewery, located at 720 Norris St. in Ypsilanti, will be hosting the Violin Monster’s 493rd Birthday Bash on Thursday from 6 p.m. to midnight.

Pinky Promise has officially arrived at Eastern Michigan University with high hopes from Misha Byrd, president and Lydia Seale, vice president. Their vision is becoming a sisterhood bonded by their experiences and the chance to become closer to God with their choice of remaining sexually inactive until marriage.

Student organization encourages chastity

By Ashley G. Terrell · Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013

A woman feeling liberated and unashamed of her sexuality in a society that is explicitly fueled by sexual images and acts is appreciated, but how often is a woman celebrated for remaining pure in every sense of the word?

Why should you be homecoming royalty?

By Ashley G. Terrell · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

Shara Cabay and Adam Reid Shara: “Adam and I should be the next King and Queen because we both have a strong sense of pride and love for the University.

BBQueer event kickoff

By Bryan Alfaro and Liz Cianfarani · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center held its fourth annual BBQueer event Tuesday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. outside Bob’s Lakehouse on the north side of campus.

Just Arts and Music has first of many open mic nights

By Alli Wroblewski · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

The art and performance based student organization Just Arts and Music, or JAM, will be holding the first of its monthly open mic nights on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 9 p.m. in room 300 of the Student Center.

RiffTrax rips on films

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013

Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett, the stars of the later years of “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” completely eviscerated Paul Verhouven’s 1997 film “Starship Troopers,” making the RiffTrax live show one of their best shows yet.

Kanye raps in Mich.

By Andre J. Ellington · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013

Controversial rapper Kanye West, who has won 21 Grammy awards for his work, is bringing his anticipated “The Yeezus Tour” on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. to The Palace of Aurburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Fifth annual BBQueer approaching

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center will be holding its fifth annual BBQueer at Big Bob’s Lake House from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17. This welcome back event for the 2013-14 school year, open to all students and staff members, will demonstrate the scale of support for the LGBT community present on campus.

Picnic welcomes EMU actors

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

Thespians were treated with free hot dogs courtesy of the Eastern Michigan University Department of Communication, Media and Theatre Arts when it held its annual “Welcome Back Picnic” on Thursday, Sept.

Star Party to celebrate space travel

By Jess Salisbury · Friday, Aug. 16, 2013

A large, star-speckled trailer rolled into Eastern Michigan University’s campus late Wednesday night, housing the NASA exhibit Journey to Tomorrow. The exhibit is remaining in front of the Science Complex for the 2013 Star Party, a celebration of all things space-related.

EMU grad holds Ypsi art exhibit

By Mandy Grenier · Monday, June 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University alumnus Alex Mandrila opened his lively, upbeat art show at the Bona Sera Café on June 7 in downtown Ypsilanti.

June is the month to add a furry friend

By Mandy Grenier · Monday, June 10, 2013

During the spring season the Humane Society and other cat rescues are bombarded with cute and cuddly kittens adding to the already full house of cats waiting for a loving home.

Ypsilanti fashion walks the runway

By Photo Courtesy | Riverside Arts Center · Monday, June 3, 2013

Ypsilanti’s fashion will come to life this week as local designers and retailers put on a runway presentation of their creations this Friday from 6 p.m.

Holiday celebrates servers

By Kayla Boyd · Monday, May 20, 2013

When you go out to eat, one of the main determining factors as to whether or not you plan on returning to that restaurant usually has to do with what kind of customer service you received.

Bike Ypsi participating in national Ride of Silence

By Cosette Girardot · Monday, May 13, 2013

On Wednesday, May 15 at 7 p.m., Bike Ypsi will be participating in the “Ride of Silence” to commemorate those who are lost and injured in bicycle accidents each year.

All performance pieces accepted at Slam and Jam

By Michael Klink · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Are you a fan of acoustic guitars, poetry recitations, throw-pillow chairs, a relaxed environment and socks being optional? Then you need to attend the next Slam and Jam event at the OneLove Culture Shop at 27 East Cross St. in Ypsilanti’s Depot Town. The building is co-owned by Jonathon Doyle and Brooke Wilbanks. The couple was very happy with the inaugural event and plans to host many more like it.

The race will begin at 8 a.m. and start in Depot Town at Cross and River streets.

The Color Run will return to Ypsilanti streets May 11

By Rose Carver · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The streets of Ypsilanti will be littered with colorful footprints and people as it welcomes the return of The Color Run, renowned as “The happiest 5k on the planet.”

Snack, study event helps with stress

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, April 21, 2013

To the average college student, “studying” can be found in the thesaurus as the antonym of “fun,” but Eastern Michigan University’s Snack and Study, brought to students by the folks at Campus Life, aimed to fix that.

EMU and the American String Teachers Association held a campus piano smash April 18.

Students take out stress from finals on old piano

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, April 21, 2013

On April 18th, Eastern Michigan University hosted its very first Piano Smash, courtesy of the American String Teachers Association at EMU.

EMU designers show off at campus fashion show

By Heidi Guenther · Sunday, April 21, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Fashion Avenue presented the Illusion 2013 fashion show, which took four months of planning and featured 10 designers, two guest designers and 37 models. The hair stylists for the show, which took place at the McKenny Union Ballroom, were Kevin Pelham and Jason Wilson.