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Tongue-in-cheek band Electric Six to play at Blind Pig

By Michael Klink · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

It’s Valentine’s Day, and you’ve probably seen enough images of topless cherubs and rootless flowers with three-day shelf lives to last a lifetime. Why not enjoy your Valentine’s Day this year by spending it with Electric Six at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor?

The cast of “Vagina Monologues” poses for a photo. The production was a hit at EMU, selling out all three nights.

Full house for ‘Vagina Monologues’

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

“One in three women on the planet will be raped or beaten in her lifetime. One billion women violated is an atrocity; one billion women dancing is a revolution,” reads the 1 Billion Rising website.

EMU is celebrating its 1,005 international students Feb. 11-14.

International Week begins

By Cosette Girardot · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

Out of the more than seven billion people in the world spanning across roughly 196 countries, Eastern Michigan University has 1,005 international students from 81 countries. During the week of Feb. 11-14, EMU plans to acknowledge these students with their own event.

Valentine ideas for everyone

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

For a holiday celebrating the joys of romance, Valentine’s Day certainly has quite a turbulent love-hate relationship with many people.

The Brass Roots Trio will perform Wednesday at Pease Auditorium.

Brass Roots Trio to play free concert at EMU

By Krystal Elliott · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

The renowned Brass Roots Trio will be visiting Eastern Michigan University, playing a free concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Pease Auditorium.

Storytellers talk about scars

By Rose Carver · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

It takes real courage to go on stage and tell a room full of strangers about painful moments from your past. The theme for the Eastern Michigan University Campus Life Storytellers Lounge last Thursday was scars, and even with such personal subject matter the atmosphere was relaxed and intimate.

Several performances were held last Sunday during the 2010 Chinese Week kick off gala, held in the EMU student center ballroom. The event was hosted by Mei Hua Tong Xue Hui, or the American Chinese Students Association.

Upcoming events

By Jess Salisbury · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

Chinese New Year events Is the weather making you go a bit crazy? Here are some fun February festivities on Eastern Michigan University’s campus to help you unwind.

Women’s Resource Center to present ‘Vagina Monologues’ in Student Center

By Ashley G. Terrell · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

Nineteen years ago, Eve Ensler’s creation, “The Vagina Monologues,” started from a conversation with a close friend over womanly dilemmas. As the subject switched to vaginas, her friend’s unfavorable outlook on her lady parts was quite peculiar and made Ensler evaluate how she felt about her own. This revelation made her wonder how women thought of their vaginas, and their personal testimonies would channel a perspective on discussing womanhood and sexuality.

Dating 101 panel to offer tips

By Kayla Boyd · Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013

There is nothing more complicated in life than love. Relationships go through many different stages and everyone has different expectations and routines when it comes to dating.

Panel will discuss Obama re-election

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013

Eastern Michigan University is hosting a panel discussion about President Barack Obama’s re-election and subsequent plans for a second term.

Best Buddies program promotes inclusion

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013

Everybody needs a friend (or two, or three). As a young adult with a disability, it can sometimes be difficult to make these special connections. Eastern Michigan University’s Best Buddies program aims to help build those much-needed, meaningful relationships.

EMU shares ideas with TEDx

By Cosette Girardot · Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013

As a student, faculty member, alumni or a family member of someone at Eastern Michigan University, you bring a lot to the table. You have experiences, knowledge and lessons that you have to offer to teach other people. Likewise, other people have their own lessons to teach you. TEDxEMU is an opportunity to create an environment to share these lessons.

CMA has ‘Lively Luncheon’

By Kayla Boyd · Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013

Out of all the classes you have had here at Eastern Michigan University, it’s very likely you’ve shared a classroom with someone of a different culture or ethnicity.

Heart Month kicks off with wellness expo

By Heidi Guenther · Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013

Eastern Michigan University will kick off the American Heart Association’s National Heart Month with the Go Red Health and Wellness Expo from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Go Red VIP Luncheon from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the EMU Student Center Ballroom.

EMU creates artist reality show

By Cosette Girardot · Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s student organization Amplifying the Arts is inviting artists to star in the school’s own reality show: “Clash of the Creators.”

Program aims to show sexuality not concrete

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013

Whether you view sex as a mutual act of love, a word you giggled at as a snotty-nosed child, or something you chase relentlessly as a college kid, there’s no debating who you choose to share it with is an important part of your identity—just ask any of the many Eastern Michigan University students who identify as LGBT. Can your sexuality be as fluid throughout your life as your taste in music or food?

‘You will be empowered to spread the word’

By Rose Carver · Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University Women’s Resource Center reminds us all that January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and although that may seem grim, a healthy dose of perspective can inspire true power for change by simply raising awareness.

‘Shaking Earth’ shows, discussion this weekend

By Mariya Gefter · Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013

It’s that time of year again when Americans are reminded of how far this country has come in terms of facing adversity and restoring equality. Even with reminders like Martin Luther King Day, we often don’t realize how many hardships and struggles have been left out of our history books.

‘Gangnam Style’ video shows fun side of EMU

By Heidi Guenther · Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013

The Korean pop song, “Gangnam Style” by 34-year-old South Korean artist PSY might have infected you with an irresistable urge to dance to the song while in class or hanging out at the Student Center.

Speaker delivers ‘powerful speech’

By Krystal Elliott · Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013

Despite heavy snowfall on Monday morning, people of all ages and walks of life packed the Eastern Michigan University Student Center Auditorium to hear Tim Wise’s keynote speech in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.