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EMU remembers Nelson Mandela

By Alexis Tesner · Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013

Flags were raised at half-mast across the country in honor of former South African President Nelson Mandela’s passing on Dec. 5, 2013, after years of health problems. The loss of Mandela, 95, was heartbreaking not only for his own country, but also for the world.

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Katie's Craft Corner: Homemade aprons

By Katie Remski · Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013

When the holidays roll around, everyone begins to bake their annual favorites: pies, cookies, turkey and more, particularly for parties and family gatherings. Unfortunately for the klutzes among us, this means getting flour, chocolate and unknown mystery stains all over our nice clothes – a problem that’s been solved for ages with the humble apron.

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Food Scoop: Vegetable Lo Mein

By Anna Hinkley · Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013

It’s the end of the semester, and I am feeling overwhelmed. The last couple weeks are always a rush of papers, presentations, and exams and it’s difficult to make time for real meals.

Kelly Clarkson’s new album, “Wrapped in Red,” would make for a great stocking stuffer for Christmas music lovers.

Kelly Clarkson releases Christmas album

By Molly Jeszke · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013

The season of tinsel covered trees and maxed-out credit cards has arrived. Every year, the gifts may change from one glitzy electronic to the next, but there is one thing that stays consistent no matter what – the music.

With a few kitchen and crafting supplies, you can easily create your own edible Christmas ornament.

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By Katie Remski · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013

I think almost everyone has had some kind of encounter with clay in the past – rock-hard pottery clay, messy plaster, Play-Doh (the smell of which I’ve never been able to get past). After searching and experimenting with different types of clay this fall, I’ve come across a new favorite, just in time for holiday gift-giving: baking soda clay.

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Nirvana nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

By Mandy Grenier · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013

April 2014 will mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, who committed suicide at age 27, a somber reminder of the end of a musical era. Nirvana has been nominated for the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the same month and if inducted, the band will be one of the youngest nominees, barely making the 25-year minimum requirement for the honor.

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Food Scoop

By Anna Hinkley · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013

Minestrone soup is one of my greatest triumphs. It is the one single vegetarian, non-dessert, fills-me-up thing that I introduced to my mother, and it changed her entire outlook on deeply vegetarian soups. Well all right, it just changed her outlook minestrone, and only the style of the Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen. It’s still a wonderful feeling when I walk in the door and I find out that she’s making “my” minestrone soup because she thinks it will be good for lunch tomorrow.

Trees were placed in busy buildings like Pray-Harrold.

VISION’s Sharing Trees a spirited success

By Sydney Nimeth · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013

During the winter season, many families around Ypsilanti struggle to provide winter necessities to their children, including coats, hats and gloves. Not only is it hard to afford these items, but some families cannot afford presents under a Christmas tree.

The University Choir and the prestiguous Chamber Choir are composed of both music majors and nonmajors. Various instrumentalists accompanied the ensembles to add some spice to the festive “Peace on Earth” program.

Lively choir performance celebrates peace

By Leaha Dotson · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013

The Chamber Choir and University Choir came together on Dec. 8 to perform a unique blend of music in Pease Auditorium. The theme throughout the performance was “Peace on Earth.”

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Matt On Music: EPs

By Matt Rice · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

In a better world, EPs would rule. Full-length albums are great, sure, but our obsession with LPs has resulted in the more quantitative records becoming the more qualitative. It’s so bizarre that EPs are so often used for extra material considered too subpar for full-lengths, which LPs are so often full to the brim with good songs.

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Planetarium screens ‘Season of Light’

By Matt Rice · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

On Dec. 7, at the Eastern Michigan University Planetarium in room 402 of the Mark Jefferson Science Complex, “Season of Light” was presented in celebration of the holiday season. Produced by Loch Ness Productions, the presentation focused on the history of holiday traditions, specifically the focuses on lights.

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‘Jigsaw’ instills humor within its Ypsilanti audience

By Anna Hinkley · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

Petie the Dog (PTD) Productions’ presentation of the play “Jigsaw” is lively and lighthearted. The play was written by Dawn Powell in 1934, but has not enjoyed much popularity over the years. The Midwest premier run took place at Ypsilanti’s Riverside Arts Center, 76 N Huron St., on Dec. 5 and is running through Dec. 14.

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Food Scoop: Light, fluffy pancakes

By Anna Hinkley · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

When I was a kid, pancakes were magical things, even when my mother managed to burn about half the batch. In college, they are still magical things and now I can make them myself.

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Recipe time: You say potato, we say delicious

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

It would be an understatement to simply say that I love to eat – and I am completely OK with blaming my family genetics and the many scrumptious recipes they’ve passed down to me through the years for it. My family also has a deep affinity for anything potato. Mashed, baked, sautéed, au gratin, you name it. We love the little starch as if it were our next of kin.

EMU Best Buddy shares his passion for music

By Brandon Davis · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

The Life section is proud to introduce the Best Buddies Column. The purpose of this column is to shine a light on Eastern Michigan University Best Buddies’ purpose to further promote inclusion and understanding for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This platform will allow them to express themselves freely, creatively and most importantly, show EMU students their perspective of the world around them. For more information about the organization, go to emich.edu/vision/programs/bestbuddies.php or visit the VISION office in room 346 of the Student Center.

Go Santa Go 5k held in Ypsilanti

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

The sun shone on the cold morning of Dec. 7, the sound of cheers as runners dashed through Rolling Hills County Park in Ypsilanti, dressed in Santa and elf shirts and hats for the Go Santa Go 5k Run.

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‘Fangirl’ full of humanity, hope

By Anna Hinkley · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013

It’s been a long time since I’ve stayed up until 4 a.m. to finish a book, but Rainbow Rowell’s latest release, “Fangirl,” kept me up past my bedtime. “Fangirl” is unexpectedly complex. It examines the aches and joys of life in a situation many college students can identify with.

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"EMU completes 'Maxx Match,' achieves football fundraising goal as new NCAA regulations loom large" - Caleb Henderson

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