Life

Rushdie writes complex, magical title

By Laura Laurain · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011

If “The Neverending Story” and “The Phantom Tollbooth” had a baby and gave it an X-box, the result would be “Luka and the Fire of Life,” by renowned author Salman Rushdie. It is a return to a world and family introduced in a previous work, “Haroun and the Sea of Stories,” but this new story is centered around the adventure of the youngest — and newest — member of the Khalifa family, Luka.

Man Man releases latest album

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011

Upon the release of their previous album, “Rabbit Habits,” Honus Honus, the front man of mischievous noisemakers Man Man, explained the manic sonic textures at the onset of opener, “Mister Jung Stuffed,” were intended to sound like an overloaded ATM.

LTASEX: Why do we need to talk about sex?

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

“Why the heck do we need to talk about sex?” asked a spunky, conservative Christian woman of about 19 with a smug and triumphant smirk. “Because people like you exist,” I replied with a look of genuine concern and exasperation. “One day you’ll find Jesus and realize that you’re giving away your precious gift of sex and damning yourself to hell,” she said, mimicking my facial expression.

Tiesto creates diverse, fist-pumping dance party

By Tolu Olorunda · Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011

José Cesar, who was born in Mexico, came from Oakland, Calif. to see DJ Tiësto, the 42-year-old, Grammy-nominated, Netherlands-born, electronic-dance wonder.

Death of an iPod, blessing in disguise

By Kyle Wackrow · Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011

Through life we might find ourselves caught up in the disappointment or anger of property loss but sometimes the unexpected can be a blessing in disguise.

Maybe it really is Maybelline...

By Andrea Lorfel · Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011

Everywhere I look, there are so many ads and commercials promising me thicker, longer, and smudge proof lashes and eye liner.

HTC Flyer- it plays Angry Birds, too!

By Anthony Alaniz · Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011

For those of you that love to drink the Apple Kool-Aid – as tasty as it is – there are other tablet products on the shelf.

Fall shows ready to launch

By Carmen Bojanowski · Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011

It’s that time of year again. School is back in session, the weather’s getting colder, the leaves are changing and of course, the new fall lineup is premiering on TV.

BBQueer draws diverse crowd

By Kyle Wackrow · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011

Eastern Michigan University students, LGBT and otherwise, flocked to Big Bob’s Lakehouse Tuesday afternoon for the LGBT Resource Center’s fourth-annual welcome back BBQueer.

DC relaunching original comics

By Laura Laurain · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011

In case you’ve had your head in the sand – or you’re simply not that into comics, back in May DC Comics announced a complete re-launch of its entire universe of stories and characters.

Don't let living on-campus kill your diet choices

By Helen Lange · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011

Eating healthy on campus is possible, and it’s easier than you might think. Vast improvements have been made to campus dining options in the last few years thanks to the dedicated dining services team and Chef Tom. At just about any time, freshmen can get healthy, fresh meals without changing out of their pajamas.

Commuting brings benefits, frustrations

By Anthony Alaniz · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011

BEEP…BEEP…BEEP… You roll over and the clock reads 9:15. Class starts in fifteen minutes. You live thirty miles away. And you have a final exam. This is a thing that leads to restless nights and horrid, sweaty nightmares for commuter students.

Amazon sneak peek

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011

e Wall Street Journal, Amazon.com might be prepping an eBook rental service. Most avid Amazon.com shoppers are aware of their Prime service.

LTASEX: 12 commandments of healthy sexuality

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011

When I began writing LTASEX almost two years ago, I decided my long-term goal would be to rehabilitate America’s relationship with sexuality.

Seeking a creative education

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011

When most people think about college culture, they usually picture this dichotomy of stuffy academia that’s at odds with the free-spirited blind optimism of young students.

Changing lives with literature, one student at a time

By Lauren Wynn · Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011

Higher education. It is what we worked for all through high school. Think back. Who critiqued you? Guided you?

Taking chances, pursuing success

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011

September 11 is a bittersweet day of remembrance for Eastern Michigan University student Andrew Samuels — not only because of the tragic events that took place that day, but because of a more personal loss — his left leg.

'Putnam' engages audiences again

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011

At “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” songs were sung, dances were danced and words were spelled.

LGBT community proud of rating

By Kyle Wackrow · Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011

In response to Eastern Michigan University being named one of the top gay-friendly universities in the country, its LGBT students are pleased with the university’s rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

With the average cost of textbooks hovering around $900 per year, or one-fifth the cost of tuition, many students are seeking cheaper alternatives.

Don't buy 'by the book'

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011

The extreme costs associated with attending college have been a large pill students have begrudgingly dry-swallowed for decades.

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