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Keep car repairs cheap

By Anthony Alaniz · Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011

We have all had a $30 oil change balloon into a $3,000 smorgasbord of tie-rod ends, valves, springs and other oddly named parts that many have no clue what their function is. There are many things you can do to ensure you are not charged for insanely high fixes like transmission repairs or engine rebuilds.

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Lyric Lounge electrifying

By Carla Nodi · Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011

Gil Scott Heron was a famous lyricist who preached about poverty and injustice in America, about searching for truth and the value of education.

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NaNo participants keep writing

By Danielle Ross · Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011

It’s been two weeks since the start of this year’s NaNoWrimo write-a-thon, and the Eastern Michigan University Wrimos have been writing their hearts out to make the count.

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Meal plan Advantage

By Silvana Taylor · Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011

In the Nov. 3 edition of The Eastern Echo we explored the pros and cons of buying a meal plan versus paying cash for food.

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Coping with grief

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011

Losing a loved one can bring about some incredibly strong feelings. Until I lost my grandmother, on Halloween this year, I had never experienced the full weight of grief and mourning in my adult life.

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X-Men Destiny a letdown

By Jordan Scavone · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

Let me just start by saying, ugh. As a superhero fanboy, I give any and all superhero games, movies, comics and ideas a chance, but sometimes an opportunity is missed by a mile.

Lupe Fiasco performed good mix

By Renee Smolinski · Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011

Despite a disappointing loss to Ball State Saturday, Nov. 5 at Rynearson Stadium, the students that were found at the Lupe Fiasco concert only hours later weren’t shaken.

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Adventures in Creepertown

By Danielle Ross · Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011

Following a busy summer (during which I spent nearly a month in Europe), and the return to school (where I spend countless hours studying), I’ve been hesitant to return to the dating-sphere. It doesn’t help Creepertown has been quiet recently—too quiet.

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Meal plan or no meal plan: the big question

By Silvana Taylor · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011

Is there a definite winner between meal plans or cooking your own food? The short answer is “no.” When going to college, the main concern of many people involves the food options. If deciding whether or not to purchase a meal plan, there are several things you can consider beforehand in order to make the right choice.

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Renowned journalist Beimeng Fu recalls her COVID-19 reporting experience on this weeks episode of Women Journalist COVID-19 Experiences. Check out this latest episode on Spotify! Or you can listen to their full unedited conversation at the Eastern Michigan University Archive website.

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