Life

New org. forms

By Jaleesa Pouncil · Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011

Eastern Michigan University has a relatively new addition to student life organizations: Atheist, Agnostic and Apostate Students at Eastern Michigan University. Two of the founding members, media officer Jeff Crowlett and spokesperson Jaymin Cox, met in a psychology class and found out they shared similar non-theist beliefs.

Farm helps community

By Malaika Bass · Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011

Unlike some college students who wait to start careers after graduation, Kari Smith bought Green Diva Farms three years ago and got an early start.

'The Imaginary Invalid'

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011

What does a mime, a hypochondriac, an enema, a satyr, a saxophone and Bollywood/hip-hop fusion dance number have in common?

Ypsi has Spanish flavor

By Carla Nodi · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

Nestled in downtown Ypsilanti is a little-known gem called the Dos Hermanos Market, which boasts quality products, affordable prices and delicious tacos.

Student gets 'Real Steel' role

By Laura Laurain · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

“Real Steel,” which made its theatrical debut Oct. 7, features Eastern Michigan University senior Holly Knick. Knick, 21, is currently in her last year of classes as a secondary education major with a minor in communications and theater arts.

Classes too hard?

By Shannon Barry · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

If you are a student like me, you probably have troubles self-motivating to study for upcoming exams long before the actual cram time.

Open for business

By Malaika Bass · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

It’s been said before: Trying new things is part of the college experience. So why hold back when it comes to your taste buds?

Take care online!

By Danielle Ross · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

My story begins three years ago. I was a freshly out of a long-term relation-suck and I was not-so-eager to get on the proverbial dating horse.

Let's Talk About Sex

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

In everything we do there is an inherent risk of something happening as a result. If you drive, you could die.

House show rocks Ypsi

By Shannon Barry · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011

Those who know of EMU senior Seth Weddle most likely know of the Open Houses he organizes for local and traveling bands in the Ypsi area, as well as the music he makes with his own bands.

Sky Lounge produces jazzy, laid-back night

By Rebecca Fons · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011

It was a night full of class. A night where you could put down the books and dress to the nines. Thursday, Campus Life presented Sky Lounge, a monthly event where students can dress up and enjoy a night of dancing with their friends in a laid-back, jazzy atmosphere.

Blockbuster Vs. Netflix

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011

For a myriad of reasons, getting access to the movies and TV shows you want is an awkward and cumbersome experience.

E-Zone has options, but will people pay for them?

By Danielle Ross · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011

As the hands clicked toward 11, a small group started forming outside the E-Zone doors. A cutting-edge facility located on the first floor of the Student Center, E-Zone welcomes anyone who has an EMU student ID to play several types of games—console, computer and non video-related.

Open mic night draws big crowd

By Carla Nodi · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011

It was an ordinary Wednesday night in the Student Center, the bustle of sandwich wrappers and friendly chatter in the air, when suddenly the sound of music pervaded the senses of every onlooker.

Das Racist serious bong-water haziness

By Andrew Kaster · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

Despite all the ironic faux hip-hop ignorance and irreverence, at this point there should be no question as to whether or not Das Racist is serious.

Gadget saving tips

By Savannah Stewart · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

Have you ever accidentally dropped your phone in the sink? Maybe a MP3 player happened to fall out of your pocket into a puddle?

Professor inspired by Harry Potter

By Lauren Wynn · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

In a recent podcast from radio station 89X, the hosts asked students to call in and discuss the weirdest class they had taken at their university.

Documentary opens discussion

By Kyle Wackrow · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

When opening the night’s QUEST meeting, QUEST president Jennie Rokakis encouraged the night’s discussion to be handled with respect since it would be touching on sensitive topics: religious views and sexual orientation.

Marijuana ruling made

By Tolu Olorunda · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

On September 20, Eastern Michigan University’s board of regents ruled against possession and use of medical marijuana on campus.

How do we define "sex"?

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

Sex has to be the most complicated word in the English language. It probably has about 6.4 billion definitions, which is roughly equal to the amount of people angered by the ending of every M.

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