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JAM hosts open mic night

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013

Just Arts and Music holds an open mic night monthly to find and showcase new talent. The event offers students a chance to get their feet wet onstage, often for the first time.

Festivities have a strong turnout

By Mandy Grenier · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013

During a long-standing tradition for Eastern Michigan University, students and alumni joined in the festivities as Saturday’s game quickly approached. Homecoming means different things to different people and the experience is as unique as the EMU fans living it.

Lawson and Brown claim homecoming crown

By Bethany Preston · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013

Music filled the air as the court stepped onto the center of the football field. There were men decked in suits, ladies in sparkling dresses and a large crowd of spectators shrieking with excitement through it all.

BBQueer event kickoff

By Bryan Alfaro and Liz Cianfarani · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center held its fourth annual BBQueer event Tuesday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. outside Bob’s Lakehouse on the north side of campus.

“Paper towns” is the choice of words to describe the very lifestyle of consumerist people whose every intent in life is based on the conjecture of monetary and social gain. Paper people could be described as people who are living, but not truly alive.

'Paper Towns' asks profound questions on life

By Kaitlyn Stabile · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

“It’s a paper town. I mean look at it, Q: look at all those cul-de-sacs, those streets that turn in on themselves, all the houses that were built to fall apart. All those paper people living in their paper houses, burning the future to stay warm. All the paper kids drinking beer some bum bought for them at the paper convenience store. Everyone demented with the mania of owning things. All the things paper-thin and paper-frail. And all the people too.”

Bona Sera gives off a sense of community

By Alli Wroblewski · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

On the corner of West Michigan Avenue and Washington Street stands Bona Sera Café, with its twinkling lights in the windows and brightly colored chalkboard listing today’s specials outside.

Tamar Braxton breaks out

By Ashley G. Terrell · Monday, Sept. 16, 2013

Tamar Braxton, the younger sister of Grammy award winning singer Toni Braxton and of WeTv’s “Braxton Family Values” fame has a talent and ferocious, over-the-top personality that separates her from the rest – even Toni.

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Remembering Tupac

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013

Sept. 13, 1996 was a somber day when the music industry was at a standstill after the death of Hip-Hop legend Tupac Shakur was killed at the age of 25 in a drive by shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. During his controversial five year career, his compelling lyricism with his poetic narrations of life of the streets and his anger with the treatment of young black males paralleled and made people take notice.

Matt on Music: Janelle Monáe

By Matt Rice · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013

Jody Rosen, pop music critic of New York Magazine, recently wrote, “The only people who like a black bohemian more than fellow black bohemians are white rock critics.” This was from his article about Janelle Monáe, whose new release, “The Electric Lady,” has been one of the most anticipated albums of 2013.

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RiffTrax rips on films

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013

Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett, the stars of the later years of “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” completely eviscerated Paul Verhouven’s 1997 film “Starship Troopers,” making the RiffTrax live show one of their best shows yet.

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Kanye raps in Mich.

By Andre J. Ellington · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013

Controversial rapper Kanye West, who has won 21 Grammy awards for his work, is bringing his anticipated “The Yeezus Tour” on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. to The Palace of Aurburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Mich.

New teen drama ‘Ravenswood’ to air soon

By Kayla Boyd · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013

If you enjoy the twists and turns of teen drama or thrilling mysteries, then beware because there may be a new television series for you to get addicted to, especially if you are already a fan of ABC Family’s hit show “Pretty Little Liars.”

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Fifth annual BBQueer approaching

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center will be holding its fifth annual BBQueer at Big Bob’s Lake House from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17. This welcome back event for the 2013-14 school year, open to all students and staff members, will demonstrate the scale of support for the LGBT community present on campus.

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"Riddick" has flaws but functions as action-packed fun

By Taylor Pinson · Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013

Riddick,” the newest chapter in “The Chronicles of Riddick” series, is an enjoyable science fiction thriller and the third live-action film to receive a theatrical release. It stars Vin Diesel as Riddick, a dangerous criminal with modified eyes that see exceptionally well in the dark.

Dorm Cooking 101: Preparing college-friendly meals

By Ashley G. Terrell · Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013

For college students learning to take advantage of their newfound independence, figuring out how to make easy and affordable meals and desserts on a budget is a skill. Whether you utilize your dorm stove or a microwave, easy and delicious meals can be made.

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Up-and-coming hip-hop artist set to release album

By Joe Israel · Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013

Around this time last year, a skinny kid from South Central Los Angeles with brave fashion sense and a penchant for lyricism released the best rap album of 2012. His name was Kendrick Lamar Duckworth.

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