Life

'Saxophonia' takes stage

By David Lee Michaels · Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012

At 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, “Saxophonia II” was held within Alexander Recital Hall at Eastern Michigan University.

Spreading culture through language

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012

With the advent of internet and social networking, it’s possible to share ideas with the world at the click of a mouse.

Locals get ready for their annual icy plunge

By Carla Nodi · Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012

On Saturday, Feb. 11, a handful of daring individuals will be waking up at 10 a.m. for an ice bath in Ford Lake — but it’s for a good cause.

Review: Silence your phones

By Nicole Bell · Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012

“Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” written in 2008 by Sarah Ruhl, offers a balanced conglomeration of both satirical and comedic moments.

Declare war against your close friends

By Cosette Girardot · Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012

Wars are a part of life, whether it’s a national war, warring companies, a laser tag war, or a computer game war.

CloseUP inspired Powers to keep acting

By Cosette Girardot · Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

To be a theater major, or not to be a theater major? This was Jahmeel Powers’ ultimate question as he switched from majoring in nursing to theater arts with a musical theater minor.

Two theatre productions take stage at Eastern

By Nicole Bell · Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

*“No Child…” * In New York City at Barrow Street Theater in 2007, a one-woman show was performed that would eventually become a smash hit.

Musicians unite

By Brent Woo · Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

Mu Phi Epsilon, one of the professional music fraternities on campus, will be hosting a student showcase at 7:00 p.m.

Crazy about fashion?

By Jess Salisbury · Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

Some might say style isn’t something you learn, it’s something you’re born with. But everyone knows that’s crazy talk!

'Life In A Day' well received

By Lauren Wynn · Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

As a film that quickly became a worldwide phenomenon because of its use of 80,000 clips amounting to 4,500 hours of footage from 192 countries, “Life In A Day” is one of those films viewers will never forget.

Bands rock Woodruff's

By Carla Nodi · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

Woodruff’s Bar, located at 36 E. Cross Street in Ypsilanti, often plays host to local talent. This past Wednesday the popular bar served up musical performances by local bands Walk Your Bike, The Rabbit Done Died and The Marietta. The music, which began at 10 p.m., lasted past 2 a.m.

Hollywood in Michigan?

By Lauren Wynn · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

For years, rumors circulated about Michigan becoming the next Hollywood, and with its extensive list of feature films that have been recorded here, why couldn’t it be? Ann Arbor, Michigan plays host every year to one of the most prestigious film festivals in the entire world, The Ann Arbor Film Festival.

A 'Hangover' can help others

By Cosette Girardot · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

Feb. 14 has been stressful ever since you had to write all those Valentine’s Day cards to hand out in elementary school.

Goyte coming to Pease Auditorium

By Nicole Bell · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

On Monday, April 2, indie rock musician Gotye will be making his Michigan debut here at Eastern Michigan University.

Religion meets comics in grad's upcoming series

By Krystal Elliott · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

Former Eastern Echo cartoonist and creator of Smile and Wag, Eric Muntz, has finished the first issue of his full-length comic series, “Wolfram: A Gothic Parable.” Taking its influence from Gothic literature and Christology, the comic tells the story of Isolda, a Wolfram.

Café is 150 percent delicious!

By Renee Smolinski · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

Just down the road from campus is a fantastic place to grab a quick lunch. Whether you’re a sandwich lover, pasta lover, a vegan or vegetarian, or if you want a smoothie or dish of ice cream; Café Ollie has everything you could want in a simple restaurant.

Documentary features lives of many

By Lauren Wynn · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

In cooperation with Campus Life, Eastern Michigan University presents the innovative and groundbreaking documentary film “Life In A Day.” This event will take place in the Student Center Auditorium at 8 p.m.

The road to success

By Malaika Bass · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

The first few weeks of school can be hectic and stressful. And although it might seem like a cool idea to skip class and go hangout with your friends in the Commons, the best thing to do is make it to as many of your classes as possible. “Come to class, take extensive notes, do the readings, don’t wait until the last minute to prepare for exams and assignments, if you don’t understand something ask the instructor, form study groups with other students, use and study guides or test prep to full advantage, acquire all course materials,” criminology professor Peter Woods said.

Learning about African culture

By Carmen Bojanowski · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

The African Students Association is a discussion group open to all students, whether they’re from Africa or just interested in African culture, with the goal of bringing students together.

Algernon upholds grunge

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

When Kurt Cobain, the lead singer and guitarist for grunge-rock band Nirvana, died in April of 1994, many people proclaimed that grunge music died along with him. In the ensuing years, it turned out the proclamation was mostly true.

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