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EMU student to perform, show off drag swag

By Ashley G. Terrell · Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013

The men’s restroom at The Cavern Club in Ann Arbor is draped in all things feminine, with an assortment of wigs, corsets and costumes scattered about. The sound of Diana Ross’ voice faintly sings from a tiny boom box as Paul Bowling, 22, stares curiously at his handsome reflection in the mirror, before plucking a brush from the overwhelming heap of makeup on the counter.

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Hip-hop moved north

By Joe Israel · Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013

When the culture of hip-hop music was birthed 35 years ago, many individuals had mixed emotions about this new trend. Let’s be honest – the DJs plugging their Technic 1200s and their mixers into the lamp post for power was incepted just to become a hobby. It was meant to diverge from the harsh realities of urban decay that were impossible to ignore in New York City in the late 1970s.

Fashionality is more than just a fashion

By Kayla Boyd · Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013

Everyone hears of the excitement of Fashion Week in major cities like New York, Paris and Milan. Eastern Michigan University students had a taste of their own Fashion Week leading up to the big fashion show “La Dolce Vita, The Sweet Life” on Oct. 10.

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Some advice on how to start writing a successful blog

By Daizchane Baker · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013

Blogging is a fast growing trend on the web. Anyone can be a blogger. Blogging is a way to share and amplify your voice to an audience and improve your writing skills. Blogging is fun and simple because you are pretty much writing about things you love and enjoy and sharing them.

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An inside look at what one vegetarian eats

By Anna Hinkley · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013

I have been largely vegetarian for over a decade, and sometimes it’s easy. My parents have always been fans of serving up fresh fruits and vegetables, so they sometimes voluntarily make vegetarian meals. My dad’s specialty is zucchini-mozzarella pie, and my mother is partial to minestrone soup. I’m lacto-ovo vegetarian, which means I eat milk products and eggs as well as plant-derived foods.

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Learn to cope with anxiety and panic attacks

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013

Most people have been anxious at least once in their lives. Some have even ended up enduring awful panic attacks that can strike without warning. There are plenty of times where people can’t even pinpoint why they’re experiencing these terrifying episodes.

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Teng’s new album carries a different style

By Anna Hinkley · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013

Vienna Teng’s recording career has been on hiatus for four long years. Her new album, “Aims,” is her first studio album since Inland Territory, released in 2009. Less piano-focused than past albums, it is effervescent in its execution, drawing from an incredible array of inspirations.

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Poetry can be found, if only you look around

By Sarah Williams · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013

Writing poetry can be difficult. Unique ideas that haven’t been done before are hard to come by sometimes, and the dreaded writer’s block kicks in. I had all but given up on writing creative poetry when I discovered that there is a way to make poems without having to write them. You can “find” them.

The Fearless Project comes to the REC/IM

By Daizchane Baker · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013

The Fearless Project has arrived at Eastern Michigan University’s Rec/IM for the month of October. The Fearless Project is a photography exhibition displaying photographs of LGBT high school and college student athletes. The Fearless Project is well traveled and has been displayed around the world including the 2012 London Olympics.

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Hungry? Sidetrack satisfies

By Rickie Cousino · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013

Sidetrack Bar and Grill, located at 56 E. Cross St. in Ypsilanti, has been rated as having the best happy hour in Washtenaw County on AnnArbor.com, rated in the top 20 of GQ magazine in 2005 as “The 20 Hamburgers You Must Eat Before You Die” and has been referred to as “the best of the best” by Gayle King, best friend of Oprah Winfrey.

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First Fridays at Beezy’s

By Alli Wroblewski · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013

Eastern Michigan University art graduate, Caleb Zweifler, will be presenting a First Friday event at Beezy’s Café to promote a rich, artistic side from local artists.

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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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