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NASO, EMU team up

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

Wakan Tankan Nici Un is Cherokee for “May the Great Spirit walk with you.” This peaceful message is strongly connected to the tribe’s perseverance through unbelievable hardships while staying grounded in spiritual faith.

Lively Luncheon engages

By Kayla Boyd · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Multicultural Affairs put on the Lively Luncheon event in the Student Center Nov. 1. These luncheons are held every month in regards to current events on a different topic or culture. This particular luncheon was held for Native American Heritage Month and was hosted by the Native American Student Organization.

Storytellers share life experiences

By Cosette Girardot · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

Dim blue lighting filled room 300 as students entered Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center Oct. 25 for the Storytellers Lounge, aware of the spotlight on the stage that would soon be the sight of their entertainment for the evening.

Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA promotes ‘Iron Fists’

By Bryan Alfaro · Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012

Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known as RZA of the rap group Wu-Tang Clan, performed at The Shelter in Detroit’s St.

AMP crew creates art events for students

By Paris Montgomery · Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012

The Amplifying the Arts Do-It-Yourself mask-making event Oct. 23 at Bob’s Lake House on Eastern Michigan University’s campus brought many faces.

Halloween’s history: Ghosts return to earth

By Kayla Boyd · Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012

Every year at this time people dress up in costumes and go to parties, kids go trick-or-treating, families carve pumpkins and scary movies play nonstop on TV.

Orchestra to hold Halloween show

By Ciara Brown · Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University Symphony Orchestra will be performing a Halloween concert at 7:30 p.m.

Gamer web series will feature Ypsi locals

By Krystal Elliott · Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012

A local independent company, A Broken Link Productions, will launch a gamer comedy webseries called “Lagged Out” in February 2013.

Jewish cultural club holds dinners, events

By Kayla Boyd · Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s Jewish Social and Cultural Club held a free Asian-style dinner Oct. 19 at Hillel.

Comedienne to give inspiring lecture

By Kayla Boyd · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

On Wednesday, Oct. 17, Eastern Michigan University will be welcoming comedienne Sara Benincasa, who will give students an inspirational lecture followed by a question and answer session.

EMU students win tickets online to see ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’

By Charnee Smith · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

Two young women, both Eastern Michigan University students, decided to watch “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” at work one day, and a few minutes later, the two decided to apply online for free tickets to the show.

EMU ‘Fashionality’ show supports Lupus Foundation

By Dominique Simmons · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

The Grand Ballroom of Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center was transformed into a designer’s dream Oct.

Walk or run for any charity during EMU campus event

By Rose Carver · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

On Saturday, Oct. 13 a charity event will take place at the Convocation Center and Rynearson Stadium.

EMU wind symphony to host concert Sunday

By Cosette Girardot · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

Can they sing with all the voices of the mountain, or paint with all the colors of the wind? Well, no, Eastern Michigan University’s Music and Dance Department does not have the ability to mimic Disney’s “Pocahontas.” But EMU’s Wind Symphony can create music using only wind instruments and a piano, and they will be doing so Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. in Pease Auditorium.

Halloween is the time to see a musical at your local theater

By Carmen Bojanowski · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

October is one of the most wonderful times of the year in my opinion. We get to bust out our boots and sweaters and spend weekends at haunted houses and cider mills. Forget Christmas carols; Halloween can make us want to sing too.

DIY event fosters the creative spirit

By Rose Carver · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

Guests gathered to learn and share skills on 214 Charles Street in Ann Arbor for the Do It Yourself Fest Oct. 6, in conjunction with A2 Free Skool.

EMU Homecoming king crowned

By Ciara Brown · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

Eastern Michigan University junior Blake Navarre was crowned the 2012 Homecoming king during halftime of the Homecoming game against Kent State Oct. 6 at Rynearson Stadium. Navarre is from Ypsilanti and majoring at EMU in healthcare administration. Navarre spoke with The Eastern Echo about his achievements and overall excitement of being crowned EMU Homecoming king.

EMU Homecoming queen crowned

By Ciara Brown · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

Eastern Michigan University senior Ja’La Wourman was crowned Homecoming queen during halftime at the Homecoming game against Kent State at Rynearson Stadium Oct. 6. Wourman spoke with The Eastern Echo about her achievements and excitement at being crowned queen.

Eagle spirit soars

By Krystal Elliott · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

Some Eastern Michigan University Eagles wore their green and white proudly during the days leading up to Saturday’s Homecoming football game against Kent State at Rynearson Stadium. Events scheduled throughout the week encouraged students to show their school spirit and cheer the team to victory.

Homecoming kick off pumps up students

By Paris Montgomery · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

Music, food and activities brought students out to Eastern Michigan University’s TRUEMU Homecoming Kick Off Campus Bash Sept.