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The Eastern Echo shares its own ghost story

By Jess J. Salisbury · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

Gather ‘round the metaphorical campfire and I’ll tell you a story, alright? Eastern Michigan University has its share of creepy legends, like how Starkweather Hall is supposedly haunted by Mary Starkweather and Jones and Goddard have some thing about a faceless janitor or something. But I’m willing to bet you’ve never heard of the Echo ghost.

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‘Killer’ themes give horror movies their scream factor

By Carmen Bojanowski · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

There are several types of horror films. There are the ones that you forget and confuse with others of the genre, and the ones that you remember. Then there are the ones that make you uneasy when you go to sleep that night or have you watching through your fingers. Something that really helps a movie out when it comes to the scare-factor is when it has a “killer” soundtrack.

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10 nostalgic and scary programs bring the chills

By Kayla Boyd · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

Every year Halloween brings around new creepy television shows, scary movies and eerie music. But there are some classics that come to mind every Halloween no matter how old they are that bring on the full-blown nostalgia.

This 2012 picture is meant to depict Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman. (Courtesy New York Daily News)

COLUMN: Halloween costumes: How far is too far?

By Mariya Gefter · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

Halloween is a time for expressing yourself, dressing up and having fun. This year, many college students aren’t shying away from wearing costumes that will get their peers talking. But because of this, colleges have something new to be concerned about.

Does the remake of ‘Carrie’ live up to the 1976 classic?

By Sarah Williams · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

The movie “Carrie” was originally released in 1976 based off the novel by Stephen King. A remake of the movie was released on Oct. 18 starring Julianne Moore as Carrie’s religious mother, while Carrie herself is played by Chloë Grace Moretz (“Kick Ass”).

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Levithan's "Every Day" ponders identity, love

By Sarah Williams · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013

Imagine having no identity – no sense of self, gender, race or even a name. In David Levithan’s novel “Every Day” that’s what the main character, simply known as A, has to experience. Every day of A’s life is lived differently, in somebody else’s body.

Katie's Craft Corner: Clay jewelry

By Katie Remski · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013

Ever since I was a little kid, I have been enchanted by modeling clay. I’ve always enjoyed working with the soft, squeezable texture and the possibility to make anything with a few shapes. A quick glance at the jewelry racks at stores like Icing and Claire’s reveals that cute and soft clay-molded critters and shapes are not just for preschoolers.

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B-24's offers a variety of coffee and sandwiches

By Anna Hinkley · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013

Just a 15-minute walk from Eastern Michigan University’s campus on Michigan Avenue is B-24’s Espresso Bar. If it’s too cold to spend 15 minutes walking, hop on the bus to the College of Business. B-24’s is across the street, and a quick stop to pick up a hot coffee or a sandwich.

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How to survive dreaded group projects

By Daizchane Baker · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013

Class assignments that involve working in groups feel like torture to college students. The reason is no one wants to work with other people who do not work. They’d rather just work by themselves instead.

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Display tells of domestic abuse

By Kayla Boyd · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013

As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Eastern Michigan University’s Women’s Resource Center put together an in-depth look at just how serious the issue of domestic violence can be by taking victims’ stories and displaying them in a variety of artistic ways.

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Detroit rapper Rizzy fails to impress

By Joe Israel · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013

Rizzy is an upstart, an enterprising rapper who hails from Detroit. He writes, sings, raps and produces. I won’t lie – he has skills, but if he’s looking to get a deal based off of the strength of these particular songs, it might be time to find another line of work.

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"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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