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Katie's Craft Corner: Natural skincare products

By Katie Remski · Sunday, March 23, 2014

With the breezes starting to blow a little warmer, heavy sweaters and foot-encasing boots are starting to be relinquished, revealing dry, winter-damaged skin. While there are lots of products out there at various price points to remedy flaking, parched skin, making your own is simple and has many added benefits.

Matt on Music: a decent punk band and a horribly mediocre one

By Matt Rice · Sunday, March 23, 2014

As the Buzzcocks once sang, noise annoys. When it’s good, it annoys in a beautifully powerful way, one that you can latch onto regardless of whether you’re sad, angry or joyful. When it’s bad, noise just annoys. But it still gets an 8.6 from Pitchfork.

I Am P.I.N.K. to gather prom dresses, shoes for girls in need

By Andre J. Ellington · Sunday, March 23, 2014

On Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., I Am P.I.N.K. is hosting their third annual “Glitz and Glam Prom Affair” at the Wayne State University Student Center in Detroit.

Eating contest raises substantial sum for FLY Children's Art Center

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, March 23, 2014

A five-pound, 20-foot long sausage piled high with peppers and onions is a daunting sight, but 12 contestants attempted to devour the behemoth entree at an eating contest on Thursday at The Wurst Bar, located at 705 W. Cross St. The contest raised $7,251 for the FLY Children’s Art Center. The nonprofit organization is based in Ypsilanti and focuses on giving children access to making art in settings that promote creativity.

EMU professor presents the story of Lotte Reiniger

By Leaha Dotson · Sunday, March 23, 2014

EMU continued to celebrate Women’s History Month’s focus on celebrating women of character, courage and commitment with “The Woman Before Disney, Lotte Reiniger’s Dancing Shadows,” presented by professor Margrit Zinggeler of the German Department. Although many think that Walt Disney produced the first full-length animated film, in truth a German woman working in this new field accomplished that feat in 1926.

Event puts Ypsi in the limelight

By Casey Day · Sunday, March 23, 2014

Ypsilanti has long been regarded as living in the shadow of its frequently exalted neighbor, Ann Arbor. This made Thursday night’s Ypsi Lives, held in McKenny Hall’s lounge, extremely refreshing. The event was tailor-made by Ypsilantians for Ypsilantians.

Food Scoop: Cabbage Soup

By Anna Hinkley · Sunday, March 23, 2014

The daylight hours are getting longer by the minute, but it’s still cold enough to keep me in long sleeves and pants most days. In turn, I find myself thinking this is still the perfect weather for good, hot soup, or specifically, my mother’s excellent cabbage soup, swimming with winter vegetables and spicy flavors.

Professor, arts organization team up for climate change-themed art competition

By Jess J. Salisbury · Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Art and nature intersect in AMP!’s newest project, “The Elapsing City,” a public art contest themed around climate change.

Food Scoop: Strawberry Milkshakes

By Anna Hinkley · Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Lately, I’ve been drinking strawberry milkshakes. Perfect, creamy, strawberry milkshakes. There’s something really lovely about coming home and finding out that the ingredients I need are, in fact, already in my refrigerator. My grocery list typically includes mundane things like milk, eggs and noodles. Strawberries are a treat, and I’ve been craving milkshakes ever since these shiny red babies came home.

Pursuing cheaper textbooks

By Leaha Dotson · Wednesday, March 19, 2014

College is one of the biggest expenses that one will pay in their lifetime, and that is without the added costs of required textbooks.

Matt on Music: Kool A.D./Homeboy Sandman

By Matt Rice · Wednesday, March 19, 2014

These two albums share a common theme: good rappers who have been disappointing me lately.

Student pursues family tradition in Marine Corps

By Eyssa Qesada · Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Marine officer candidate Joe Zarzycki attends Eastern Michigan University as a junior, studying aviation management and general management. How did this university student decide to tackle both academics and a military career? He was watching a movie that pulled at his patriotic heart strings.

'Debris' to showcase art from BFA students

By Matt Rice · Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Debris is curated and installed entirely by students, including Capstone students Adam Pete, Alexandra Dietz, Arezo Korourian, Bonnie Lobbestael, Brett Trombley, Casey Dickerson, Donald Morris, Emma Buck, Eric Fine, Jared Sternberg, Myron Brownie, Rita Hillman and Victoria Behne, all under the guidance of assistant art professor Jason Ferguson.

Pride Prom brings Wonderland to Student Center

By Cherise Floyd · Wednesday, March 19, 2014

The “Alice in Wonderland” themed prom, which took over the Student Center Ballroom for the night, was a huge success. Students walked down a red carpet with life-sized playing cards and danced the night away with “Alice in Wonderland” playing in the background.

EMU associate professors of social work Barbara Walters (left) & Jennifer Fritz (right)

EMU professors give presentation highlighting ways to keep incarcerated mothers in the lives of their children

By Lamaria Reed · Sunday, March 16, 2014

Eastern Michigan University associate professors of social work Barbara Walters and Jennifer Fritz held a presentation called “Prison of Silence: The Invisibility of Incarcerated Women and Their Children” at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Held in room 300 of Halle Library, the presentation highlighted ways to keep incarcerated mothers in their children’s lives.

Matt on Music: Mø & Skrillex

By Matt Rice · Sunday, March 16, 2014

I’m reviewing two electronic albums this week, though I’m not sure Mø’s album even fits that description. Despite its earworm single “XXX 88,” the rest of her repertoire shows a lot of different directions. Too many, in fact.

Justin Moore performs at Convocation Center

By Curt Allain · Sunday, March 16, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center would have looked more at home Saturday night if it were surrounded by rows of corn and wheat fields instead of standing vigil on the border of EMU’s campus. Four-wheel drive trucks, girls clad in short skirts and cowboy boots and more guys in flannel since Nirvana was touring descended upon it in droves for the Justin Moore concert.

15th annual Colors in Harmony event captivates audience

By Sarah Williams · Sunday, March 16, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University Student Center Auditorium hosted a colorful, vibrant and unique show Saturday night. The 15th annual Colors in Harmony filled the room with fashion, talent and culture from all around the world. From the moment the first performer took the stage, the audience was captivated, and the energy level remained high throughout the show.

Katie's Craft Corner: Celtic Knot

By Katie Remski · Sunday, March 16, 2014

St. Patrick’s Day tends to be a widely celebrated “mini holiday” regardless of whether or not you’re Irish, as is perfectly acceptable, since it is a saint’s feast day and not so much a national holiday. Intricate Celtic knots are a more beautiful, history-laden way to dip into Irish heritage than the usual beer and leprechauns.

Hustle Your Heart Out gives EMU community a groovy workout

By Jess J. Salisbury · Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Heart-shaped balloon-adorned tables were scattered across Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center Ballroom on Tuesday night, but hardly any seats were occupied.