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Paul Balcom, co-owner of The Rocket, stands behind the counter in his store on W. Michigan Avenue, which sells T-shirts, coffee mugs and post cards, many of which are focused on Ypsilanti.

EMU graduates discuss shop specializing in novelty items

By Josh Foster · Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010

The Rocket is a unique novelty, gift, humor and candy store in downtown Ypsilanti, at 103 W. Michigan Ave.

Accounting professor receives award

By Tasmai Uppin · Monday, June 28, 2010

Dr. Angela Hwang, a professor at the department of accounting and finance at Eastern Michigan University, was recently commended with the Teaching Excellence Award. She will be honored along with other awardees at the Student Center on Oct. 30.

Ypsilanti musicians release new singles

By Tyler Kane · Monday, June 28, 2010

A collective sigh of relief was echoed by indie fans all over Ypsilanti when it was announced that Natural Monuments, a band composed of Alec Jensen, Travis Bravender and Aaron Quillen, would release a new two song single online—for free.

What you should know before coming to EMU

By Janis Tsai · Monday, June 28, 2010

Don’t sign up for the morning class. You are not going to make it on time, if at all. And if you do make it through the door and into a desk, you’ll need about two large Colombian coffees from the Ugly Mug to keep your eyes open.

Rec/IM hosts weekly poker tournament

By Matt Dauzy · Monday, June 28, 2010

It started with pizza, sodas and the promise that some smart poker could end in a couple of free lunches at the local taverns and eateries I love.

Jeremy Push, a Phi Sig fraternity brother, relaxes on the porch of the Phi Sig House on Normal Street.

Fraternity, sorority members satisfied with Greek life despite outside scrutiny

By Rachelle Felzien · Monday, June 28, 2010

Though there are several clusters of fraternity and sorority houses scattered throughout Ypsilanti, Normal Street seems to boast the highest concentration and could be thought of as Eastern Michigan University’s ‘Greek Row.’

Lauren Jimerson has been working at the Lobby Shop, the convenience store in the Student Center since September 2009. She said, "Flex and Meal Plan is a gift from heaven."

Meal plans give students options for dining in dorms, on campus

By Janis Tsai · Monday, June 28, 2010

Students who live in the residence halls at Eastern Michigan University are required to have a meal plan. There are a variety of places that accept meal plans, with different levels of quality for each one.

Team EMU joins Ypsi Relay for Life

By Janis Tsai · Monday, June 21, 2010

On June 19, hundreds of Luminaria lined the walking path at Riverside Park casting a soft ethereal glow into the night for Ypsilanti’s Relay for Life Survivor Celebration. Luminaria are small candlelit personally decorated bags with the names of people who have faced cancer. The $10 spent for each bag to be made all goes to the American Cancer Association’s fight against cancer.

Gold Motel's first album blends old sound, new style

By Katie Milewski · Monday, June 21, 2010

Bands constantly come and go in the world of music. What is rare, however, is when the artists involved produce music that is true to both themselves and their fans after the group dissolves. Greta Morgan, former front woman of Chicago based band The Hush Sound and current leader of Gold Motel, found the balance.

'A-Team' a fun adaptation of classic television show

By Katie Milewski · Monday, June 21, 2010

It’s always a challenge taking a classic and making it into a movie. Some turn out great (“Batman Begins”), some don’t (“Bewitched”) and some land, well, right in the middle. “The A-Team” proudly straddles that line.

Fast Track is a regular program for incoming freshmen to prepare them for the changes college life brings.

Fast Track equips EMU's freshmen

By Tasmai Uppin · Monday, June 14, 2010

Fast Track 2010 is a daylong program that initiates high school students into Eastern Michigan University and college life. It’s when freshmen get a glimpse into what it is going to be like to study at EMU.

Film tackles education problems

By Tasmai Uppin · Monday, June 14, 2010

“Race to Nowhere,” an 85-minute personal documentary that delves into the negatives of the American education system was shown at Eastern Michigan University’s Porter Hall on Saturda

Tyrone Thomas, self-proclaimed ‘The Brown Warlock,’ said he hasn’t had this much fun since he slapped his mother-in-law. He has lived in Ypsilanti since 1972 after serving in the military as a combat medic.

Ypsilanti Crossroads Festival brings people together

By Janis Tsai · Monday, June 14, 2010

The Crossroads Music Festival runs from 7-10 p.m. at the same spot every Friday evening until the final street concert Aug. 21. The festival features an eclectic mix of genres from local, national and international bands.

East Ypsi food tour

By Jeremy Anderson · Monday, June 7, 2010

“Eatin’ Good in the Neighborhood” is the sort of slogan employed by certain types of mega-corporate chain restaurants.

Student entrepreneurs use profits to fund education

By Angel Ahlijian · Monday, June 7, 2010

Attending college full-time takes determination and hard work, but attending school full-time, holding down a job while also starting and running a small business can be even more.

The Sexy Poets of Ypsilanti

By Janis Tsai · Monday, June 7, 2010

A short distance from where strippers dance for tips and bums ask for change Sexy Poets gather in the backroom of Beezy’s Café in Ypsilanti to read their work to each other.

'Little Me' is engaging musical comedy romp

By Josh Foster · Monday, June 7, 2010

As audience members filed in to Eastern Michigan University’s production of “Little Me” at Sponberg Theatre this past Saturday, musical director, arranger and performer R. MacKenzie Lewis engaged the audience with comedic musical improv harkening back to ‘60s era Rat Pack.

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