Life

Local store supports third world countries

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010

A fair portion of the profit from each handcrafted gift sold at Ten Thousand Villages, a store in Ann Arbor, gets returned to the pockets of the Third World artisans who made them. They automatically receive up to 50 percent in cash advances when an order is placed to produce more goods.

Nature featured in art show

By Angela Scott · Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010

Walking into the art gallery on the lower level of the Riverside Arts center, located at 76 North Huron St. in Ypsilanti, a person would find himself or herself surrounded by the “On the Wild Side: Art of Nature.”

Ypsi offers host of good food, entertainment

By Nicole Bell · Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010

Founded 161 years ago, Eastern Michigan University has had multiple local businesses that have been students favorite spots to study, relax and chill with friends. Places that have lasted over the years (such as Sidetracks, Frog Island Park and Abe’s) have known the footsteps of the past.

Poker tournament allows all to play their hands

By Katie Milewski · Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010

When people picture Texas Hold ‘Em, images of cigar smoke filled casinos and World Poker Tournament tend to come to mind. But, every Tuesday night at 7 p.m., the Rec IM provides students and faculty alike with a much different image.

Storytellers stir hearts

By Jessica Williams · Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010

Appropriately, ‘Home” was the theme of Campus Life’s first Storytellers Lounge, from 9-11 p.m Thursday in the Student Center’s SkyLounge. The atmosphere was accordingly intimate, candid, personal, serious and simultaneously light-hearted. Spotlights illuminated the stage and soft colors like Christmas lights hung over attendees, allowing students and Campus Life staffers to let their hair down.

Parisian-themed show features new designers

By Erin Ellison · Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010

Fashionality’s third annual fashion show “Le Parc a la Francais” brought up-and-coming designers and models together Sept. 30 to transform Eastern Michigan University’s University Park into a lavish circus-themed night in Paris.

Court candidate confronts gender issues

By Janis Tsai · Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010

For the homecoming season at Eastern Michigan University, most candidates campaigned in Spirit Stations, on Facebook, with posters and by word-of-mouth to get elected for the crown. Candidate Muneeb Khan, a heterosexual man, campaigned to not be disqualified from running for homecoming queen.

Column: Studying in France busts cultural stereotypes

By Danielle Sebranek · Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010

I am an Eastern Michigan University student majoring in French education with a minor in history studying at L’Université Catholique de L’Ouest in Angers, France. Throughout this academic year, I will share with you my study abroad experiences, French culture and advice on studying abroad.

Sorority recruitment commences

By Kaylee Lentz · Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010

Like a lesson from history class, the Greeks invaded the third floor of the Student Center the evening of Sept. 28. It was the kickoff to the Fall Sorority Recruitment, with six more recruitment to follow.

Carton Dardil an RA, sports a rugged beard. He could be participating in the next fashion trend for men. It seems some fair amount of women appreciate facial hair.

Facial hair's appeal to both sexes is growing

By Ian Cruz · Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010

Burt Reynolds perfected the look of a manly man with the mustache. Kurt Cobain made the “I haven’t showered all week” look the like trendiest thing since spandex.

Zombie apocalypse strikes campus

By Jeremy Anderson · Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010

At 5 p.m. Saturday University Park became ground zero for the living dead. Fortunately a group of human students banded together to keep alive the hope that mankind will endure this impending zombie apocalypse. What is it about zombies that have allowed them to increasingly capture the hearts and imagination of the general public? They have infiltrated classic literature.

Ballerina Nicasia Marie performs en-pointe for the entranced crowd as Pianos ‘Round Town creator Korin Hancherlian-Amos plays piano Saturday in Depot Town. The event will continue until October 11.

Pianos 'Round Town: music to Ypsi's ears

By Janis Tsai · Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010

The sounds of lively music played by Korin Hancherlian-Amos is what made Patricia Fitzsimmons, 62, stop to park her car in Depot Town on Sept.

Spiced cider, apple picking and haunted fun attract students

By CarrolAnne Harris · Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010

Wednesday, was the first official day of fall and the season of autumn also means the season of cider mills.

An art show was held in the University Gallery September 22. Artists were awarded and the audience was given a chance to open their eyes to art they may have otherwise walked past

2010 Great Lakes Biennial displayed in University Gallery

By Janis Tsai · Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010

A man dumped his backpack on a wooden bench, littered with cast off lottery tickets in University Gallery of the Student Center at Eastern Michigan University.

Comedians ride line between hilarious and obscene at EMU Laugh Lounge, a series that began for the year Thursday.

Laugh Lounge leaves some with tears in their eyes

By Josh Foster · Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010

Campus Life’s Lounge series began Thursday with Laugh Lounge, a free comedy night featuring local comedians and free snacks in room 300 of the Eastern Michigan University Student Center. The room was filled to capacity with some students left standing or sitting on the floor.

Capoeira club fuses dance with combat

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010

Martial artists are typically known for their aggressive, choppy moves and rough behavior. Don’t stereotype too fast though, because the fighters of Capoeira take defense to a whole new level.

New E-Zone focuses on atmosphere

By Michael Sanders · Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010

Students waited in line this past Thursday as Eastern Michigan University’s newly renovated E-Zone gaming center opened for the first time this year. The gaming center is located on the first floor of the Student Center next to the Eagle Card Office and is open 11 a.m.12a.m., Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. 11 p.m.