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How to be too cool for winter

By Jess Salisbury · Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011

Winter looms closer each day, so if you haven’t swapped out all of your tees and shorts for sweaters and jeans, you better get to work. Some people see winter as an excuse to drag out their lazy sweats, which is cool if you’re into that kind of thing.

Graduation preparation

By Kyle Wackrow · Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011

As the fall semester draws to a close, seniors ready to graduate Dec. 18 prepare for commencement – some frantically.

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Find perfect gifts at local shops

By Cosette Girardot · Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011

Holiday shopping can be a pain in the butt. Once you’ve managed to find the time to go shopping, you have to drive all the way to the mall – good job, you’ve spent money even before your shopping has started – and walk through the chaos of children screaming to see Santa and stores resembling the after-effects of Katrina. It’s no wonder why this is the most stressful time of the year. To try and ease some of that stress, here are some great local places where you can get creative with your gift-giving while putting your hard-earned money into the community.

Breathe Owl Breathe performs at Dreamland Theater

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

There was hardly a place to sit or even stand at the Dreamland Theater Friday night. The narrow venue was crammed from wall to wall with people gathered to listen to the piercingly poignant musical whimsy of bands Little Wings and Breathe Owl Breathe.

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Film: 30 Mins or Less

By Lauren Wynn · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

Though slow to start, “30 Minutes or Less,” a comedic twist on a bank robbery, did not disappoint. The story centered on a young, 20-something slacker.

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Holiday gift guide for children

By Jaleesa Pouncil · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

Christmas is right around the corner, and Christmas lists are popping up everywhere now. For children, the main thing they always seem to want is toys, but what is a good toy that’s fun, will keep their interest and won’t break the bank?

Salsa Grille serves up flavor

By Renee Smolinski · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

There’s a new place in our Student Center in the place of the Taco Bell and KFC. If you haven’t been there yet I fully recommend you check it out – it’s called Salsa Grille.

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Adventures in Creepertown

By Danielle Ross · Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011

As Lorelei Gilmore put it: “Dating is how you get to know your potential partner.” That being said, isn’t it important to know about as much as you can about your potential partners?

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Looking for a car?

By Anthony Alaniz · Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011

Finding the right used car can be difficult. Do you go for a GDI or TDI? Direct-injection or port-injection?

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Eastern's Got Talent

By Krystal Elliott · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

Faculty and staff will have a chance to show off their skills next month during Eastern’s Got Talent, EMU’s annual employee talent show. The talent show will be held in the Student Center ballroom as a part of the employee-only President’s Holiday Party, from 3-5 p.m.

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Going B.L.A.C.K.

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

Black Leaders Aspiring for Critical Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K.) is a new student organization at Eastern Michigan University.

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Cyber Monday Deals

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

*Old Navy * The GAP and Old Navy are offering 30% off their entire online stores when you use the coupon code HUGECYBER at check out. Amazon.com Haier L32D1120 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black for $199.99 Samsung PN43D450 43-Inch 720p 600Hz Plasma HDTV (Black) for $446.71 LG 32LK450 32-Inch 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV for $299.99 Panasonic VIERA TC-P55ST30 55-Inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV for $1,099.99 Sony Cybershot DSC-HX5V 10.2 MP Digital Camera for $199 (save $150) Pentax K-5 Digital SLR (Body Only) for $999 (save $200) Microsoft Xbox 360 250GB Holiday Bundle (includes Fable III and Halo Reach) for $199 Monster Diddybeats Headphones for $59.99 Mercer Cutlery 6-Piece Knife Set for $99.95 Panasonic Linear Shaving System for $78.99 “Twilight” series DVDs for $6.99 each Target Movies starting at $3.99 $100 in free accessories — cradle, LCD screen protector and AC Adapter — when you buy a Sony Tablet S ($499.99) Over 30% off some electronics 60 percent off a top selling scooter ($19.99) 30 to 50% off toys Buy one, get one free pillow sets. Walmart Toshiba 32” LCD HD TV – $249 Hot Wheels Mega Garage Playset – $25 Xbox 360 Holiday Gamer Bundle with choice of select game plus bonus Halo Reach, Fable 3 and 3-month Xbox Live card – $319 Disney Cars 2 Lightning McQueen Talking Feature Chair – $19 Tramontina Dutch Oven – $35 Danskin Now Women’s Velour Hoodie and Pant Set –$12 Fuji Finepix AX330 14MP Camera Bundle with bonus case and 4GB card – $59 Oral-B Professional Care Electric Toothbrush with Bonus Free Crest 3D White Strips – $36 Free shipping on home orders of $45 or more on Cyber Week specials Toys ‘R Us Free Skylanders: Soyro’s Adverture with the purchase of Red Nintendo 3DS with Mario Bundle for $199.99 (This deal begins at 8am on Monday, November 28.

Go Dog! Go comes to Quirk

By Cosette Girardot · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

The Tuesday before Thanksgiving was wet and cold. At 9 o’clock, Eastern Michigan University’s campus was almost silent for the lack of people.

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