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Best-selling authors give advice on networking

By Sarah Williams · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Networking is an important skill for many careers and areas of life. That being said, many people don’t know how to start the process of networking and use these skills to their advantage. In Ron Sukenick and Ken Williams’ book “21 Days to Success Through Networking,” real life situations are used to show readers how to utilize networking in their personal and professional lives.

The colorful Shivy the Clown ties together a balloon critter for a pint-sized attendee.

Circus rocks Bona Sera

By Mandy Grenier · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Balloon animals, clowns and even a psychic bug brought the basement of downtown Ypsilanti restaurant Bona Sera to life Nov. 8 as the FLY Children’s Art Center of Ann Arbor hosted the second annual Flying Circus.

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Tips to combat mid-semester slump

By Molly Jeszke · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

We all have experienced it: The urge to hit the snooze button on the alarm clock early in the morning. That fleeting thought of, “Is class really necessary today?” That needed cup of roasted Starbucks coffee or a shot of RedBull and 5 Hour Energy, getting through morning, noon and night. My fellow Eagles, we have hit the mid-semester slump.

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Support our troops with these Veterans Day events

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

November 11 events: All morning— Free breakfast donut and coffee at all Krispy Kreme locations All day— Free admission to the Henry Ford Museum for active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families – location: Dearborn, Mich. thehenryford.org/events/veteransday.aspx.

EMU student shares military experiences

By Alli Wroblewski · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Aaron Heckert sat in a rested position while talking about his time in the 1st Infantry division, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1-77 Armor, Bravo Company in the U.S. Army. Heckert joined the army on July 11, 2005, and during that time he worked as a tank driver, loader and gunner. He was stationed in Germany, and deployed to Iraq.

Reporter seeks exciting, unique styles

By Daizchane Baker · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013

I am beginning to embark on a journey to spotlight some of Eastern Michigan University’s students’ fashion styles for the fall, ranging from trendy and kooky to vintage inspired and punk. The bottom line is that no style is exempt from being showcased.

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International Week to celebrate culture with several events

By Leaha Dotson · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013

International Week at Eastern Michigan University is happening Nov. 11-15, bringing together a diverse group of people to celebrate a wide variety of cultures. To celebrate International Week, there are many different aspects being planned and organized.

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Trick-or-Treat: Mouthwatering Snickers fudge recipe

By Anna Hinkley · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

Snickers fudge is a dessert meant for those of us with a sweet tooth. It’s a dessert that delights the Snickers eaters of the world. And while it’s not scary – there’s no fake blood or gooey textures – it is certainly the dessert that I would choose for this Halloween, the perfect holiday to celebrate our favorite candy bars.

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Writer examines top 10 Halloween hip-hop songs

By Joe Israel · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

I love Halloween. Not so much for the costumes, but for the candy, the Devil’s Night pranks and in anticipation of what the girls’ costumes will look like. Who doesn’t love curling up with some apple cider with a splash of vodka, and watching “Friday the 13th”? The energy is really dope though and it has me thinking of some great horror themed hip-hip songs. So here we go, without further ado, my top 10 hip-hop songs for Halloween.

COLUMN: Anorexia is not a costume

By Chelsea Idzior · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

If a woman wants to dress provocatively for Halloween, she can choose anything from a police officer to a sexy Disney Princess, but now, she can even dress as an eating disorder.

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Articles featured in this episode:

"Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse team recognized at Board of Regents meeting" - Caleb Henderson

"EMU's University Park pond serves as home for dozens of koi, even during winter" - Israel Shriki

"Shakespeare in the Arb brings 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' to life this summer" - Allie Beecher

"EMU’s online vendor change & 6 things to know about textbooks before fall 2025" - Israel Shriki

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