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Matt on Music: Vampire Weekend

By Matt Rice · Monday, May 13, 2013

Vampire Weekend’s second album, “Contra,” opened with “Horchata,” a calypso-influenced ditty that stated, “Winter’s cold is too much to handle.” “Modern Vampires of the City,” the band’s new album, shows them at long last forced to face the cold up close.

Spring delivers fun new clothing trends

By Erishun Garrett · Monday, May 13, 2013

Time to peel off those layers of sweaters and past season woes and break out for spring.

Summer residents can look forward to lots of events

By Mariya Gefter · Monday, May 13, 2013

All the folks staying in Ypsilanti this spring and summer, don’t fret. There is plenty to do in Ypsilanti and its surrounding areas; all you have to do is look around.

Student author makes powerful statements about love

By Ashley G. Terrell · Monday, May 13, 2013

For university student Natasha Williams, 22, of Detroit, Mich., writing has always served as a vessel to transform her inner struggles into written narratives that are incredibly honest and mirrors real-life obstacles.

Matt on Music: "Wussy Duo"

By Matt Rice · Monday, May 6, 2013

This year, Record Store Day fell on April 20th, which meant that the day meant a lot to more than just one group of people. It was also on this day that Cincinnati band Wussy released their second Record Store Day release, “Duo.”

How to have a productive summer

By Keitia Johnson · Monday, May 6, 2013

Here are eight things you can do during your summer vacation that will benefit you after graduation.

Things to consider when job hunting

By Kayla Boyd · Monday, May 6, 2013

Now that school is out, it’s usually the time for broke college students to find a job fast. Whether you are just looking for a part-time job for the summer or a full time job to pay your bills, there are a lot of things to consider when job hunting. First, you should decide what kind of jobs you are considering.

Grand Rapids band creates unique sound

By Carmen Bojanowski · Monday, May 6, 2013

“Everything from Bach to rock,” is cited as an influence on Grand Rapids band The Outer Vibe’s Facebook page.

Sadeepa Munasinghe (right) and her brother Chalan (left). Munasinghe needs to stay in the U.S. to continue treatment for her illness.

‘Happiness can always conquer it’

By Cosette Girardot · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Though Sadeepa Munasinghe, an Eastern Michigan University alumna with a degree in simulation, animation and gaming, has her face forced into a permanent smile, her overwhelming kindness and warm joy are caused by her genuine happiness.

Katie's Craft Corner: Group gifts

By Katie Remski · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The end of winter semester is finally here – time to study like crazy for finals, figure out your fall schedule and say goodbye to friends on campus. Whether or not you’re graduating this spring, group gifts are a great way to top off the school year. Below are three ideas for fast, fun and easy projects for you and your closest pals.

Recycle bins lacking

By Matt Honig · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

In many Eastern Michigan University buildings, plastic and recycling bins stand proudly, but in others, the bins are conspicuously absent. The Eastern Eateries, while having a plastic recycling bin, is missing a paper one.

Use summer free time to develop personal skill sets

By Keitia Johnson · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Every summer, there are college students who waste their summer “chilling” and not being productive. Your college years are the years that are meant to prepare you for the real “working” world. Use all that free time to develop your personal skill sets and don’t just allow the summer to just simply be a personal vacation. Just remember everything that you do today will affect your future. Here are six things you can do during your summer vacation that will benefit you after graduation:

All performance pieces accepted at Slam and Jam

By Michael Klink · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Are you a fan of acoustic guitars, poetry recitations, throw-pillow chairs, a relaxed environment and socks being optional? Then you need to attend the next Slam and Jam event at the OneLove Culture Shop at 27 East Cross St. in Ypsilanti’s Depot Town. The building is co-owned by Jonathon Doyle and Brooke Wilbanks. The couple was very happy with the inaugural event and plans to host many more like it.

The race will begin at 8 a.m. and start in Depot Town at Cross and River streets.

The Color Run will return to Ypsilanti streets May 11

By Rose Carver · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The streets of Ypsilanti will be littered with colorful footprints and people as it welcomes the return of The Color Run, renowned as “The happiest 5k on the planet.”

Snack, study event helps with stress

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, April 21, 2013

To the average college student, “studying” can be found in the thesaurus as the antonym of “fun,” but Eastern Michigan University’s Snack and Study, brought to students by the folks at Campus Life, aimed to fix that.

EMU and the American String Teachers Association held a campus piano smash April 18.

Students take out stress from finals on old piano

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, April 21, 2013

On April 18th, Eastern Michigan University hosted its very first Piano Smash, courtesy of the American String Teachers Association at EMU.

EMU designers show off at campus fashion show

By Heidi Guenther · Sunday, April 21, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Fashion Avenue presented the Illusion 2013 fashion show, which took four months of planning and featured 10 designers, two guest designers and 37 models. The hair stylists for the show, which took place at the McKenny Union Ballroom, were Kevin Pelham and Jason Wilson.

Dance class does final one together

By Mandy Grenier · Sunday, April 21, 2013

Students of the Eastern Michigan University Advanced Dance Composition course preformed their last recital of the school year on Friday in the Warner Gymnasium.

Matt on Music: Brad Paisley

By Matt Rice · Sunday, April 21, 2013

Here is the new format for Matt on Music. Rather than just reviewing one new album, I’ll review several older albums with a connection to a new release and then finish with a review of said new release. This may manifest itself in partial discography reviews, or just a series of reviews of albums in similar genres. (My reviews already feature so much exposition, so I might as well use it to comment on more than one album.)

Grindhouse Review: 'Living in Oblivion'

By Michael G. Petersen · Sunday, April 21, 2013

“Living in Oblivion” is the ultimate tribute to anyone who works on the independent film circuit. It captures the dedication and hardships anyone can go through during the production of a motion picture.