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Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor band doesn't view music as work

By Carla Nodi · Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012

At the heart of every saga, beyond the twists and turns of the road, is the music that tells the story.

IndiEMU explores artists, films

By Krystal Elliott · Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012

Local Michigan independent folk artists Nervous But Excited will perform for free at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Student Center followed by a screening of “The Kids are All Right,” for an event called IndiEMU.

EMU student creates Entertainment Group

By Carmen Bojanowski · Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012

In most ways, Oliver Murphy is your average Eastern Michigan University student. Majoring in secondary education and minoring in political science, he spends a good chunk of his time on campus and doing homework.

Looking at the universe

By Patrick Gonsior · Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012

Every Thursday night at 7:30 in room 402 of the Sherzer building, a group of like-minded individuals meet to discuss the universe, the cosmos and generally geek out.

Store, marketplace offer MIX

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012

Since opening its doors in December 2009, MIX new and used has been a welcomed addition to the downtown Ypsilanti shopping scene.

Princess' Beauty Corner: A "royal" take on health and beauty

By Princess Gabbara · Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012

The weather outside might be a little cold and dreary, but your nails don’t have to be. Here are some of my favorite winter nail polish trends.

Dressing fashionable and being yourself

By Jess Salisbury · Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012

The art of balancing the fun of fashion with the realities of everyday life isn’t a simple one. Christine Kue, a junior and a vocal music education major at Eastern Michigan University, seems to have perfected it. “I have many styles,” Kue, who hails from Warren, Mich., said.

Commision aims to empower women

By Carmen Bojanowski · Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012

Though it’s only been around since June, the Minority Women in Leadership Commission has made quite an impact on Eastern Michigan University.

Monologues spread female empowerment

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012

Self-love and the empowerment of women were in the air at Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center as the 11th annual production of “The Vagina Monologues” took stage.

Pop diva Houston mourned around the world

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012

At 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, the Associated Press reported that world-renowned pop singer Whitney Houston had died.

List of Oscar nominees large and strong

By Lauren Wynn · Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012

The Oscars ceremony is one of the most awaited award shows of the year, with the fashion, the stars and most importantly, the films.

'No Child...' embraces fluid acting, minimal set

By Nicole Bell · Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012

“No Child…,” written in 2007 by Nilaja Sun, is a brilliant journey into the life of teaching artist Ms. Sun.

Campus Showcase

By Brent Woo · Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012

The first ever Eastern Michigan Campus Showcase Recital was a showing of music and dance talent found in organizations around the university.

Wellness Fair gives health tips

By Carmen Bojanowski · Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012

“How are you doing?” “I’m doing well, thank you.” We might say this every day, but how well are we doing?

Student alcohol abuse

By Carla Nodi · Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012

Underage drinking might be one of the worst kept secrets of higher learning. Unfortunately, alcohol abuse in students can be a contributing factor to receiving lower grades and exam scores, and eventually drop-out rates.

EMU students create new web series

By Jaleesa Pouncil · Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012

Watch out, Degrassi! “Friends, Freaks, and Fakes,” a new web series made by Eastern Michigan University students, is the new buzz.

Miraculous makeup stretches a dollar for beautiful results

By Princess Gabbara · Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012

Makeup is supposed to be fun, but there’s nothing more frustrating than spending your hard- earned money on a product that fails to deliver on its promise.

SeeFlik provides opportunities

By Lauren Wynn · Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012

As a college town, Ypsilanti, Michigan, is filled with potential and promise in each one of the students that reside here, especially the Film majors who are so dedicated to expressing their ideas through their movies.

Student Center gets Blitzed

By Cosette Girardot · Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012

It was five minutes of pure adrenaline rush, it was paintball without the paint, it was Blitz Ball. Tuesday, Feb.

Cute legwarmer tricks

By Jess Salisbury · Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012

In recent months, no trend has taken the campus by storm quite like legwarmers.

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