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Halo 4 film a must-see

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Back in April, in order to promote the newly-released Xbox 360-exclusive Halo 4, head developer 343 Industries announced that they would be releasing a five-part live action series bridging the gap between Bungie’s Halo 3 to Halo 4. On Oct. 5, the series launched on YouTube under the channel “MachinimaPrime” and so far has gathered over 9 million views just on the first episode alone.


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Ball to be held at the Red Barn

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Christ the King Church will partner with Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance to host an English Country Ball Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.


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Scheduling for winter semester offers opportunities, challenges

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Registration for the winter semester is now well under way, and like most students here at Eastern Michigan University, you have probably been scrambling to snatch up coveted spots in class rosters. But if you’re among the students who take one look at the extensive list of available courses and feel like crying, registration can feel overwhelming.


Mr. Greek raises money for terminal child

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The Eastern Michigan University chapter of the Delta Zeta sorority held a benefit concert featuring six local artists, at Crossroads Bar & Grill in Ypsilanti Friday night.

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Gallery displays graduate work

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Eastern Michigan University’s Ford Gallery, located in Ford Hall, will be displaying art Nov. 12-16 of “Memory and Surface,” which is a Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts show featuring work by Chris Sneed and Joe Wambaugh from their graduate thesis. Their display, “Paper vs Clay: The Art of High Five,” will have an opening reception Nov. 15 from 6–8 p.m.


Matt on Music: Kendrick Lamar's 'good kid, m.A.A.d city'

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Every year, regardless of how flaky the music industry seems, it has a key album or two for every music fan. Since 2008, every year has brought at least one album I consider nearly perfect. In 2008, it was Vampire Weekend’s debut, in 2009 it was the self-titled “The Pains of Being Pure at Heart,” 2010 brought both Robyn’s “Body Talk” and Avi Buffalo’s self-titled album and 2011’s was Wussy’s “Strawberry.”


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10 presidential fun facts to lighten the mood

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During the election season, the presidential candidates say and do stupid things. The stress of campaigning at the highest level can create a lot of empty promises and mistakes. However, these mistakes aren’t new things; presidents have been making mistakes and screwing up since America was born. Here are ten presidential fun facts and flukes that might make the end of this election a little more lighthearted for you.


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College men do No-Shave November

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This November, things are gonna get hairy. In recent years, No-Shave November has gained popularity among young males. While its origin is unclear, it has often been stated its purpose is to raise awareness for prostate cancer and other men’s health issues.


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Katie's Craft Corner #10

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Don’t you hate when your favorite makeup product breaks? That shimmery, perfect eye shadow that shatters as it hits the ground, or the unfailingly flattering lipstick that gets smashed in the tube?


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Eagle Radio takes requests this week

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The great thing about radio is that, depending on the station, it can play new music or a favorite genre of music. Unlike an iPod, where you end up hearing the same songs over and over again (don’t kid yourself—you may claim you’re always updating your music, but you’re still skipping the same songs), radio has the potential to play music you would have otherwise not listened to.


Matt on Music: Divine Fits

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There’s a charm to side-projects, but that doesn’t mean they’re generally more than just something for musicians to do before their main attraction releases something new. That’s why it’s so impressive when one turns out really well. Divine Fits is one such case.


Stylish accessories to add to your fall collection

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As fall settles in around Eastern Michigan University’s campus, the chill of the season gives more reasons to add new stylish pieces to your potentially already abundant collection. So here are some of the most stylish fall accessories and outerwear I have spotted around campus.


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NASO, EMU team up

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Wakan Tankan Nici Un is Cherokee for “May the Great Spirit walk with you.” This peaceful message is strongly connected to the tribe’s perseverance through unbelievable hardships while staying grounded in spiritual faith.


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Lively Luncheon engages

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Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Multicultural Affairs put on the Lively Luncheon event in the Student Center Nov. 1. These luncheons are held every month in regards to current events on a different topic or culture. This particular luncheon was held for Native American Heritage Month and was hosted by the Native American Student Organization.


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Katie's Craft Corner #7

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Jewelry is one of the easiest ways to accessorize and jazz up an otherwise plain outfit or make a special outfit even more unique. Making jewelry is fun, easy and the perfect way to add a personal touch.


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Storytellers share life experiences

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Dim blue lighting filled room 300 as students entered Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center Oct. 25 for the Storytellers Lounge, aware of the spotlight on the stage that would soon be the sight of their entertainment for the evening.


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Caffeine Chronicles #8

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The flavor of fall is typified by warm spices and the long-awaited return of the pumpkin. These timeless tastes compliment coffee very well, so it’s no surprise many coffee shops expand their menu during this season to cater to these autumn cravings.



Matt on Music: Saint Etienne

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This year has been hard on the guitar. If Decca Records had said, “Guitar groups are on their way out” in 2012 rather than 1962, it would have seemed a lot more reasonable.


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