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Local band Rospoem plays show at Launch Board Shop

By Carmen Bojanowski · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

Ann Arbor’s Launch Board Shop has housed a few local concerts and this past Saturday, Sept. 15 local ambient, post-rock band Rospoem was the latest to play a show there. For a band that assembled in the fall of last year they’ve come a long way. With an EP released and another recording in the works, they’re one of Ann Arbor’s latest bands to watch out for.

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Campus Jam entertains students

By Ciara Brown · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

Eastern Michigan University students and Ypsilanti citizens came out on Saturday, Sept. 15 at University Park and the Student Center patio to enjoy the festive activities of Campus Jam, hosted by Campus Life. The night was filled with fun, excitement, live music and free food.

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Mock rock contest a hit

By Rose Carver · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

You could feel the heat coming from Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center auditorium stage on Thursday night during Alpha Kappa Alpha’s (Xi Chapter) Pretty Girl Mock Rock lip synching contest.

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Neutral Milk Hotel meets hip-hop mix

By Matt Rice · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

On his Bandcamp page, user Psychosis’ description reads, “Psychosis is a video game programmer who accidentally found audio editing software and the world has been paying the price ever since,” and his slogan is, “Oops, looks like I accidently put one song over another song.

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Staff music picks: September

Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012

“Broken Social Scene’s self-titled album could not have made it back onto my playlists with better timing.

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Ypsi band preps for future

By Matt Rice · Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012

Screaming has been a part of rock music ever since Little Richard’s famous opening to “Tutti Frutti,” but it was taken to new levels as the decades passed.

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Pinball Pete’s, FTW!

By Melissa Poyle · Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012

Looking for your newest hangout or a place to just chill and have some fun with your friends after a long day of school?

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Best night-in movies to see this fall

By Lauren Wynn · Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012

The summer of 2012 flew by, but we were not left without a couple of unforgettable seasonal films. For those of you just settling in at Eastern Michigan University this week, picking up these hot summer films could make for an epic night in.

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New Wainwright impresses

By Matt Rice · Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012

As musicians get older, the natural contemplation of death can result in more thought, emotion and personal ideas in their music.

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Oddcore, Alibi Crew team up

By Bryan Alfaro · Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012

Ypsilanti-based music producers Oddcore Productions and Alibi Crew will be hosting the “Out of the Box” remix compilation release party Saturday, Sept. 15 at Crossroad’s Bar & Grill, 517 W. Cross St. in Ypsilanti, just south of Eastern Michigan University’s campus.

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Back to school nutrition: Healthy foods that make the grade

By Heather Anderson · Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012

As you head back to the classroom, consider the foods you’re choosing to fuel your body. Do they best support maintenance of energy levels, concentration and overall health? Or do they leave you feeling lethargic, hungry and sick? The foods you eat on a daily basis can have a significant influence on your performance in the classroom. Research shows that students who go to class properly fueled experience better cognition and concentration. Use the following recommendations to help you select healthy foods to add to your back to school shopping list.

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Dorms by design: Part 2

By Dominique Simmons · Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012

“Are you afraid of going to college?” I have been asked this question repeatedly as I have accumulated the essential and random items that I felt that I would need for college.

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Best study spots at EMU

By Cosette Girardot · Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012

It’s the Rory Gilmore dilemma from season four of “Gilmore Girls,” where Rory can’t find a place to study. Her on-campus room is too distracting, the libraries have the wrong vibe and someone even steals her “study tree.” Just as Rory has to find the best environment for her to study, so do each of the students at Eastern Michigan University.

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Katie’s Craft Corner #2: Scarves

By Katie Remski · Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012

Fall is here, which means cozy sweaters, boots and all those fun—and functional—warm accessories. Light knit scarves are a seasonal favorite for good reason. The soft stretchy fabric is warm but not overly heating, and the long length combined with a crushable texture means lots of options for tying, knotting and wrapping.

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