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The four phases of studying for final exams

By Chelsea Idzior · Wednesday, April 23, 2014

College students are no strangers to the most dreaded week of the semester – finals week. Freshman year you are likely to make a lot of mistakes regarding studying for exams, such as preparing too late or not preparing at all.

Matt on Music: Sufjan Stevens and Girl Talk

By Matt Rice · Sunday, April 20, 2014

Serengeti, Sufjan Stevens and Son Lux first collaborated on the fine 2012 EP “Beak & Claw,” credited as s / s / s. They’ve since changed their name to Sisyphus and recently released their first LP. Gregg Gillis is a mashup artist who goes by the name Girl Talk. He has released several terrific albums, most recently 2010’s “All Day.” His latest release is a collaboration with rapper Freeway, where he steps back from the role of mashup creator and into the role of producer.

Annual autism walk raises awareness

By Alexandria Rainey · Sunday, April 20, 2014

Wednesday, the men of Eastern Michigan University’s Iota Phi Theta Fraternity hosted their annual Autism Walk. The event was established in April 2012 by Thomas H. Crawford III, a member of the fraternity.

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Good food, friendly atmosphere at STUFD

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, April 16, 2014

If you haven’t stopped by Ypsilanti’s newest burrito joint, STUFD, you are missing out. You’ll come for the food, but you’ll stay for the atmosphere.

Todd Terje's 'It's Album Time' distinctly disco, but still modern

By Sophie Barterian · Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Terje, with the help of Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music fame, also covers a Robert Palmer song, the surprisingly sad “Johnny and Mary.” It tones down the album almost precisely in the middle, a little too early to suck the fun right out of it. However, with more enthusiasm than anywhere else in the album, Terje infuses as much vivacity as he can into the final track, “Inspector Norse.” This song leaves you with excitement but without quite forgetting the abrupt change in the mood halfway through listening.

Patton Oswalt's newest stand-up album a bit of a step down

By Matt Rice · Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Comedian Patton Oswalt released his first two stand-up albums, “222” and “Feelin’ Kinda Patton,” to little exposure. However, released on popular indie label Sub Pop, his 2007 album “Werewolves and Lollipops” went to #1 on Billboard’s Top Comedy Albums, establishing him as one of the finest stand-up comedians currently performing.

Student awarded Fullbright scholarship

By Leaha Dotson · Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Elaine Gurich is a fifth year senior majoring in music and German language and literature with a minor in arts management. She has received this scholarship because of her hard work and the guidance of professors Carla Damiano and Margrit Zinggeler from the German department.

Katie's Craft Corner: Decoupage Easter eggs

By Katie Remski · Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Easter eggs are typically all made in the same manner – hard boil some eggs, mix some coloring agent (tablet, food coloring, plant) and vinegar, let egg sit and absorb color. In reality, there’s many ways to cover a white shell, and one of those ways is decoupage.

Katie's Craft Corner: Easter Eggs

By Katie Remski · Sunday, April 13, 2014

When someone says “dyeing Easter eggs,” I believe one naturally thinks of either boxed Paas kits with those entertaining fizzy pellets or, if you were from a more frugal household, McCormick food coloring with which you could play mad scientist and mix colors. Certainly, before searching for ideas for this Easter Craft Corner, I never thought of doing anything differently.

Food Scoop: Lemon Bars

By Anna Hinkley · Sunday, April 13, 2014

By my standards, lemon bars are a rare cookie, a two-layered combination of shortbread and custard-like lemon toping. They seem to appear mostly at potlucks or church picnics. For all that they seem to be a favorite of the pre-baby boomer crowd. They’re incredibly easy. I discovered this when I made them myself.

Art Spiegelman talks comics

By Molly Jeszke · Sunday, April 13, 2014

On Thursday, April 10, the Ypsilanti District Library and comic enthusiasts alike had the pleasure of welcoming Pulitzer Prize winner Art Spiegelman to Pease Auditorium at Eastern Michigan University. As library appreciation week comes to a close, Ypsilanti District Library representative Gillian Ream Gainsley told the audience the library is putting more emphasis on graphic novels.

‘Cope’ embodies slower indie rock form

By Sophie Barterian · Sunday, April 13, 2014

After three albums, Manchester Orchestra has come even closer to indie rock.

I.M.A.G.E. holds 3rd annual talent show

By Alexandria Rainey · Sunday, April 13, 2014

On Thursday, April 10, Inspired Motivational Activists Geared toward Education (I.M.A.G.E.) held its third annual Talent Showcase in Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center Auditorium. It was the final showcase for the semester. The members of the organization performed pieces that conveyed their particular talent.

U.S. Air Force band, choir performs at Pease

By Jess J. Salisbury · Friday, April 11, 2014

When the average person hears the word “military,” the typical mental image is one of fighter jets, tanks and artillery. But one aspect of the United States Armed Forces that tends to go overlooked are the men and women armed with trombones and drumsticks.

Portfolio fair offers career opportunities

By Katie Remski · Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Apparels, Textiles, and Merchandising department hosted their 3rd annual portfolio fair at the Student Center Monday. The event was for juniors, seniors and graduate ATM students to showcase their work to industry professionals.

Food Scoop: Eggs

By Anna Hinkley · Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Last night, I was having supper with my folks and long-time family friends Bonnie and Will. The conversation turned eventually to chickens – specifically, egg-laying hens. Bonnie has had a flock of hens for several years, and typically has several dozen beautiful, fresh eggs in her refrigerator as a result.

Matt On Music: Malian music

By Matt Rice · Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Following the 2012 takeover of Northern Mali by Islamic fundamentalist groups – in which the attempts of implementing sharia resulted in popular music being banned – and the January 2013 French intervention, 2013 ended up being perhaps the finest year for Malian music. Now, with two fine albums released this year, one of which is a fantastic celebration of Malian music as a whole, 2014 is looking to be a great year for it as well.