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Local band spotlight: The Bivburgs' sound offers undefinable mix

By Sam Primeau · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010

You’d be hard pressed to find a band that has more fun than The Bivburgs. Evan Winter, Aaron Ruettinger, Corey Ferreira and Joseph Orson are four best buds who not only get to hang out all the time but do it while composing some of the most edgy new tunes to hit the Ypsilanti music market.

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EMU Kayaking Club paddles at all levels

By Jeff Gerding · Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010

January might seem like a strange time to learn how to kayak, but for the Kayakers of Eastern Michigan University, now is the best time to start training in preparation for the summer season.

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Thinking Globally and Acting Locally

By Jeff Klein · Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010

I have been in a funk like I can’t even tell you lately. The stress has been unbearable. I, like many of you, am wrapping up my time here at Eastern Michigan University.

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What's next for comedian Conan O'Brien?

By Jeff Gerding · Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010

On Friday the final episode of “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” aired, putting an end to two weeks of controversy, rumors and arguably some of the best late night television in a long time. But now that the dust is finally settling on “Tonight Show”-gate, with O’Brien and his staff receiving a reported $45 million in severance from NBC for agreeing to leave the show a mere seven months into its run and Jay Leno preparing to take back his old show on March 1, the real question is — what next? Though Leno might seem like the winner of the whole debacle, he definitely hasn’t improved his image among the younger generations, who have largely supported O’Brien.

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Exploring Ypsi’s downtown diner, pizza selections

By Samuel Gant · Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010

Bombers has few items on its menu that do not take up two plates at a normal diner. Bombers is an early bird restaurant and closes at 2:45p.m. When your business has been featured on the Food Network, closes before 3p.m. and still makes a good profit, the results speak for themselves.

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Annual concert opens at Quirk on Friday night

By Nicole Bell · Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010

When it comes to the performing arts, Eastern Michigan University has a wide variety of talented individuals. There are constantly theater shows, music recitals and art galleries for people to go and visit their peers and see what wonders they bring.

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SOAR connects students with experienced alums

By Sarah Savercool · Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010

Many students at Eastern Michigan University know the ropes of being a college student. They know their everyday college routine and what they have to do to make the grade. However, many students might find while they are well trained in the classroom, when it comes to the real world, they have yet to step through that door.

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Brains are affected by what you eat, too

By Samuel Gant · Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010

The brain is the most important and most active part of the human body, and while the average person usually worries about their hips, butt or stomach, maybe we should take the statement, “It’s what is on the inside that counts” a little more seriously.

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[Insert yourself] into 'Dream' for MLK celebration

By Josh Foster · Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010

“The Dream: [Insert Self Here]” is the theme for Eastern Michigan University’s celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 15-19. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, and there will be many opportunities for students to get involved beginning tomorrow.

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"EMU football alums Gunnar Oakes, Brian Dooley find pro success with UFL's Michigan Panthers" - Caleb Henderson

"Review: 'Say Nothing' is a good introduction to the intense history of conflict between Britain and Ireland" - Gabriella Payeur

"EMU completes 'Maxx Match,' achieves football fundraising goal as new NCAA regulations loom large" - Caleb Henderson

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