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Abe's: cheap eats available 24- hours a day

By Savannah Stewart · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

Despite the array of on-campus eateries available to students, local businesses nearby can offer a quality eating experience.

Halle, not just books

By Aaron Huff · Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011

I was sitting in a classroom attempting to stare through a chalkboard the first time I’d heard of Halle Library.

The coming of October on Eastern Michigan University’s campus means the appearance of rainbow flags, LGBT speakers and events as well as an increased awareness of what it means to be LGBT in the United States today.

Union Street Soap brings back real soap

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011

When you think of the thousands of products made in Michigan, you probably think about crisp, fresh apples in the fall; plump, red strawberries in the spring and some of the best automobiles in the world.

52 comics released; fall short of the mark

By Laura Laurain · Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011

September has come and gone, littering comic retailers with 52 new and refurbished titles from DC Comics.

Dude, chill. Meditation can help you

By Kyle Wackrow · Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011

The time we spend at college can be some of the best days of our lives. With new people, places and things to experience, it can all be equally stressful.

LTAS: Should I be concerned...?

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011

I’ve been getting a lot of questions from readers asking for advice. I’ve compiled a few of them here for you.

La Dispute: beautiful chaos

By Andrew Kaster · Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011

The bottom line: In a way their music is indicative of the Michigan weather; bitter and cold, rainy and unpredictable, yet beautiful in its chaos.

Ignore the critics, check out 'The Ten'

By Carmen Bojanowski · Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011

The most common complaint people have with Netflix is the limited amount of films available to stream instantly.

This local college-town eatery offers a great place to meet up with friends and have a good time. What’s even more fun is when you look into its history and find out the crazy stories.

Aubree's is worth the tip

By Renee Smolinski · Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011

Need somewhere to go for dinner? Well, I found the perfect place. It’s a cozy little pizzeria, bar and grill located in the heart of Depot Town.

'Have your beer and tweet it, too'

By Krystal Elliott · Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011

For a college student, a cell phone is one of those necessary expenses. Unless you are lucky enough to still have a line on your your parents’ family plan, you’re stuck balancing a phone bill in your monthly budget (of gas, food and bar tabs) like the rest of us.

Models get ready to strut

By Jasmine Carter · Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011

Lights, camera, fashion will take center stage at this year’s Fashionality fashion show, Harlem Renaissance: Mode at 8 p.m.

Find some balance

By Savannah Stewart · Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011

Autumn is approaching and as the school-year routine is falling into place, most students find themselves traveling to and from classes while listening to music on their preferred music device. With so much music out there, what exactly is there to listen to?

Ypsi tower history

By Aaron Huff · Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011

During the second Industrial Revolution, when Americans were taking a step back to dedicate and admire great man-made achievements such as the Transcontinental Railroad, in the small southeastern Michigan city of Ypsilanti, a population of a few thousand had the chance to witness their own significant erection, the Ypsilanti Water Tower. The structure, which predominately consists of Juliet stone, took five years and $21,435 to build back in the day.

Coochy is worth it

By Andrea Lorfel · Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011

Most women shave so their legs feel smooth and silky. Other women shave to feel better about themselves or because their partners prefer it.

Lattes are expensive my friend

By Anthony Alaniz · Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011

Are you the type of caffeinated machine who thinks a Red Bull is an alternative to Ambien? Have you ever attempted to attach a baby bottle nipple to a can of Monster for easy bedtime accessibility?

Ugly Mug celebrates 7 years

By Kyle Wackrow · Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011

After seven years of “uglifying” the Ypsilanti community, the Ugly Mug Café and Roastery celebrated the coffee shop’s seventh birthday Saturday evening with patrons and passers-by.

Arrogance turns Netflix customers off

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011

Are you feeling the pinch of Netflix’s recent price hikes? Netflix feels your pain. Well, they feel its own pain as customers are dumping the service by the millions. In August, Netflix announced changes to its pricing model that would split its low-end, and most popular, DVD rental/online video streaming subscription plan into separate plans.

Pain, addictions, music

By Carmen Bojanowski · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011

Although many people seem to, I’ve never had a problem with Amy Winehouse. I’m very picky when I come to my music, and I’ve never really liked or disliked her.

Nothing to do? Just look a little harder

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011

There’s nothing to do on campus!!! Oh, really? You honestly think there is nothing to do on campus?

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