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Sexapalooza event encourages students to have conversations about sex

By AnnaBelle Favre · Monday, Feb. 2, 2026

Eastern Michigan University students learned about safe, consensual sex at this year's Sexapalooza event on campus.

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Roots: A2vintage relocates to Depot Town, introduces Student Sunday sale

By Hannah Borders · Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

Ypsilanti vintage store a2vintage has moved from its location on Michigan Avenue to a new space in Depot Town. With the move, they are starting Student Sunday sales.

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Downing Hall residents temporarily relocated after flooding

By Gray Connor · Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

Multiple residents in Eastern Michigan University's Downing Hall have been relocated after the rupture of a radiator on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Carry the Love brings two-day worship event to EMU

By Gray Connor · Monday, Jan. 26, 2026

Carry the Love offers group worship and evangelism training for students at Eastern Michigan University.

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Students hopeful as EMU set to gain control of parking, Jan. 30

By AnnaBelle Favre · Monday, Jan. 26, 2026

Eastern Michigan University will soon take back control over parking operations on campus. The university is focused on making changes to parking that will benefit all students.

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Eastern Michigan University will be closed Jan. 26 due to winter weather

By Lilly Kujawski and Hannah Borders · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

Eastern Michigan University will be closed tomorrow, Jan. 26, 2026, due to inclement weather.

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Weekend warming center hours announced for Jan. 24-25 at Ypsilanti Freighthouse

By Laura Meriweather · Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

On Friday, the city of Ypsilanti announced a weekend extension of the warming shelter hours at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse amid a cold weather advisory issued earlier in the week by the National Weather Service.

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EMU recognizes MLK Jr. Day with keynote speaker and luncheon celebration

By Gray Connor · Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

Eastern Michigan University celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with its annual luncheon. This year, the event featured Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House press secretary, Glinda Lewis, co-anchor of 7 Action News on WXYZ-TV Channel 7, and others.

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EMU students raise concerns over wintertime accessibility

By Gray Connor · Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

While snowfall can make it difficult for disabled students to navigate campus, the Disability Revolution Club and Disability Resource Center offer resources to help.

Washtenaw County opens more warming centers during extreme cold

By Laura Meriweather · Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

Five warming centers will be open in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor for community members as southeast Michigan faces a cold weather advisory.

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5 secondhand stores within 5 miles of campus to check out this semester

By Jada Hauser · Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

Find secondhand goods for sale within 5 miles of Eastern Michigan University's campus to update your personal style on a budget.

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Michigan state, local officials work to limit immigration enforcement agents

By Lilly Kujawski · Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026

Local governing bodies have recently passed resolutions and policies calling for restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Ypsilanti and Washtenaw County, as state politicians push legislation to limit the power and access of immigration agents in Michigan.