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Review: Bon Appetit Cuisine - West African restaurant in Ypsilanti area opening July 2

By Carmen Cheng · Friday, July 9, 2021

This new and exciting West African restaurant is sure to give EMU students a new cultural food experience!

EMUiNVENT returns for a third year, giving a space for young Michigan creators and innovators to grow

By Daniel Magrisso · Thursday, June 10, 2021

EMUiNVENT is an invention and creative solutions program designed for students from third to 12th grade in which the students develop their ideas in teams, creating a product or invention that can be applied to a real world problem.

Juneteenth Abolitionist Revival attendees

Local group of organizers demands police abolition and nothing less

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag · Monday, June 29, 2020

About 300 people gathered in Frog Island Park on for a "Juneteenth Abolitionist Revival" to honor Black lives and discuss steps toward police abolition. Ypsilanti city council member, Anthony Morgan, was in attendance and not all welcomed his presence.

Opinion: Recent Beth Bashert resignation shows that pressure on local politicians is essential

By Heather Weigel · Thursday, June 25, 2020

The recent controversy surrounding Mayor Bashert’s comments and swift local pressure leading to her resignation shows that localism and federalism is effective in addressing societal ills - even in progressive circles and cities.

Review: Wok Mandu is a must-try

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Wok Mandu is a new local restaurant located near the College of Business.

Mourners gather to remember Tray Matthews at Nancy Park where he was slain

Two murder suspects arrested in connection with death of Trey Matthews III; January Shooting in Ypsilanti Township Update

By Tyler Gaw · Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020

Two 18-year-old men have been arrested and charged with the murder of Trey Matthews III. The fatal shooting occurred on Jan. 11 in Ypsilanti Township at Nancy Park.

EMU Hosts 11th Annual César Chávez Day of Celebration

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag · Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Students from local high schools joined EMU staff, faculty and students in celebrating the 11th Annual César Chávez Day of Celebration. Activities and presentations celebrated Latinx-American culture, addressed the lack of Latinx economic mobility and highlighted the importance of receiving a college degree.

Eastern Coney Island provides mediterranean food right off campus

Students enjoy service and shawarmas at local Coney Island

By Leaha Dotson · Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015

Where to eat off campus is important to know at the beginning of the year. Cross Street, offers a variety of options to choose from.

Srishti Dances of India is presenting a night full of fun

By Olivia Jackson · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Saturday, November 8th, Srishti Dances of India is presenting a night full of world dance and music called the Dance Dialogues.

Final arguments begin in trial of Ed Thomas

By Drew Saunders · Monday, July 28, 2014

The final arguments for the trial of Ed Thomas in the murder of EMU wide receiver Demarius Reed started at 8:30, Monday. Thomas is accused of felony murder or assisting in murder, as well as armed robbery. Nimish Gantra, assistant prosecuting attorney for Washtenaw County began the closing arguments.

Washtenaw County police officers honoring those lost in the line of duty at Memorial Park.

Washtenaw County Police honor fallen officers

By Curt Allain · Monday, May 19, 2014

The heavy rain, which soaked through the dress blue uniforms of Washtenaw County Police Officers, began to slow as the shrill call of Herm Steinman’s bagpipes cut into the morning air Thursday. The officers stood at attention, lining Ballard Street in front of Memorial Park in downtown Ypsilanti, holding a silent vigil. Every year the scene repeats itself, every year a bell tolls for the names of men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Aviation fraternity raises money, highlights program

By Amy Cooper · Monday, May 19, 2014

The smell of pancakes cooking on the griddle and the sound of “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins blaring over the loudspeakers welcomed visitors to the Eagle Flight Center at Willow Run Airport Saturday morning. Eastern Michigan University’s Alpha Eta Rho-Sigma Chi aviation fraternity hosted its annual pancake breakfast to exhibit unique aircrafts and highlight the university’s aviation program to the community and prospective future aviation specialists.

SolarYpsi speaks to EMU

By Dana Afana · Sunday, March 23, 2014

Dave Strenski, founder of SolarYpsi, discussed the importance and benefits of solar energy for Eastern Michigan University’s campus and the Ypsilanti community on Thursday in room 301 of the Student Center.

Candlelight vigil honors memory of Julia Niswender

By Jess J. Salisbury · Monday, Dec. 9, 2013

Wednesday, Dec. 11 will mark the one year anniversary of the murder of Eastern Michigan University student Julia Niswender.

Neighbor of Peninsular Place shooting victim recalls incident

By Jess J. Salisbury · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013

Destinee Leapheart awoke to a loud noise and a sharp pain in her shoulder. Initially brushing it off as just her shoulder popping, she felt fluid on her hand. Using her phone as a light source, she realized that what covered her hand was blood. She had been shot.

Two men arrested in connection with Reed homicide

By Al Willman and Jess J. Salisbury · Monday, Nov. 25, 2013

Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Eastern Michigan University football player Demarius Reed, according to court records. The Ann Arbor News reported that Ed Jemeal Thomas and Kristopher Kaivon Pratt, both 20, face charges murder and robbery charges.