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CrossRoads MarketPlace Sandwiches

Food Review: Marketplace offers good, healthy food at high prices

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As a student who lives off-campus with no meal plan, whenever I find myself with the cash to spend on dinner, I grab a quick bite in the Student Center from the regular fast food restaurants. I never really thought about eating anywhere else, even though I heard about DC1’s “Grilled Cheese Fridays,” and the Eateries, where most of the freshmen spend their dinner hours.

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Peace Corps, AmeriCorps offer options

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There is often an awkward transition period after a student graduates from college. Students often return to live in their parents’ house and fill out endless applications.


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Linda Hogan speaks at Auditorium

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After a lengthy list of credentials and honors for various books, including being “one of two writer/speakers to be invited to the U.N.,” Linda Hogan stepped onto the Eastern Michigan University Student Center Auditorium stage. Hogan’s speech Thursday was one of the events of Native American Heritage Month.





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Fashion program has many facets

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Taking a sewing class was something fun to do while obtaining extra credits for Stacey Ruff. She had no idea the effect it would have on her and her future. “I loved it!” Ruff said.


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Snow Health offers sleep tips

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The Wellness Center at Snow Health Center has displayed a large black panel advocating the benefits of a good night’s sleep.


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Registration begins for winter semester

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In the past two years enrollment for winter semesters has been significantly lower than enrollment for fall semesters according to Eastern Michigan University’s Institutional Research and Information Management website.



French food

Study abroad offers new experiences in cuisine

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Immediately upon my arrival in Angers, France, I was introduced to La Gastronomie Française! What is La Gastronomie Française? Putting it simply, it is the art of growing, preparing and eating rich, fine, fresh food. Thousands of varieties of cheese, foie gras, pâté, duck and goose are just a few examples of famous French cuisine.



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Fair teaches students about health issues

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On Oct. 27 a Wellness Fair took place on the third floor of the Eastern Michigan University Rec/IM. Set up by Eric Ward, the Health Education and Wellness Coordinator for EMU, the wellness fair was designed around eight health aspects; social, physical, occupational, spiritual, financial, emotional, intellectual and environmental health.


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Dylan's 'Never Ending Tour' pays call on U of M

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From the old-time feel of the concert hall to the diverse crowd of young and old, the Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor was the ideal setting to host a legend such as Bob Dylan and His Band on another leg of his “Never Ending Tour.”


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EMU club brings back childhood sport

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But when you think about dodge ball you probably don’t think of people playing intense, high-speed and out-for-blood games. There is an actual Dodge Ball Club right here at Eastern Michigan University that travels to different states and schools to compete.


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Collaborative show transforms fibers

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As you walk in the door of the Eastern Michigan University art gallery, there is a noticeable change from the norm. Instead of canvases lining the walls and sculptures placed on pedestals, quilts, tapestries and artfully sculpted yarns decorate the space.


From left, Jason Ferguson, Gregory Tom, Jason DeMarte and Brian Spolans stand inside the piece “Showtime,” which Tom created out of two-by-fours. Tom wanted the piece to challenge those entering the New Faculty Exhibition in the Ford gallery.

New takes define Faculty Art Exhibition

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A visitor, thinking he or she is simply going to look at art at the New Faculty Exhibition, will be confronted with a different kind of experience. The exhibit will be hanging in the Ford Gallery located inside Eastern Michigan University’s Ford Hall until Nov. 10. It features four of the newest faculty members of EMU’s art department: Jason DeMarte, Jason Ferguson, Brian Spolans and Gregory Tom.

Articles featured in this episode:

"Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse team recognized at Board of Regents meeting" - Caleb Henderson

"EMU's University Park pond serves as home for dozens of koi, even during winter" - Israel Shriki

"Shakespeare in the Arb brings 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' to life this summer" - Allie Beecher

"EMU’s online vendor change & 6 things to know about textbooks before fall 2025" - Israel Shriki