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Mock presidential debate at EMU brings some humor to the campaign

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016

At Eastern Michigan University, professors Beth Henschen and Jeffery Bernstein took over the guises of presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump for a mock debate on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

EMU Wise hall receives air conditioning during summer renovations

By Nina Drumsta · Monday, Oct. 24, 2016

Many students that live in campus housing on Eastern Michigan University’s campus do not have the amenities of air conditioning, with 10 of the 12 residence hall complexes and all of the apartment complexes lacking air conditioning.

EMU dining services held grand re-opening in celebration of Chartwells contract

By Eugene Kutz · Monday, Oct. 24, 2016

Eastern Michigan University Dining Services held its grand reopening in the Student Center on Thursday, Oct. 13 in commemoration of contracting with Chartwells, a catering service that works with over 280 colleges.

EMU Center for Multicultural Affairs discusses cultural appropriation of Halloween costumes

By Sarah Lewis · Monday, Oct. 24, 2016

Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Multicultural Affairs hosted “We Are Not a Costume,” a discussion on cultural appropriation of Halloween costumes on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Student Center.

News Briefs, Oct. 22

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 24, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University Physical Plant is renovating the courtyard in King Hall as a result of the Sept. 20 graffiti incident, which included racial slurs spray painted on the west wall.

EMU Police Blotter, Oct. 22

By Joe Israel · Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016

At 8:58 p.m. an assault was reported to authorities at a location on Huron River Drive. This case was closed on Oct. 16.

Kiley Albert, ROTC alpha company executive officer, swimming 15 meters with a dummy M16 rifle and full equipment.

EMU ROTC cadets engage in Combat Water Survival Training

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 17, 2016

In a test of endurance the Eastern Michigan University ROTC program conducted Combat Water Survival Training in Jones Pool on Friday, Oct. 14.

Audience members holding Start by Believing flyers. Their names are written on them, followed by the statement, "When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing."

"Start by Believing" campaign changes negative stigma on sexual violence

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 17, 2016

In an effort to change the publics' response to sexual assault, the "Start by Believing" campaign was held at Eastern Michigan University on Monday, Oct. 10.

Audience members from the "Got Consent?" event holding Start by Believing flyers. Their names are written on them, followed by the statement, "When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing."

EMU hosts Got Consent? event to raise dating and sexual violence awareness

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 17, 2016

Eastern Michigan University hosted a public informational session called "Got Consent?" on Wednesday, Oct. 12, which describes dating and sexual violence and how the criminal justice system operates.

News Briefs, Oct. 15

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 17, 2016

EMU's College of Business was ranked one of the nation's best business schools according to a 2017 edition of the Princeton Review's book, "The Best 294 Business Schools."

Police Blotter, Oct. 15

By Joe Israel · Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016

At 12:35 a.m. Department of Public Safety officials received a call regarding a stolen Microsoft Xbox controller taken from a room inside Best residence hall. The current status of this case is open.

Sen. Cory Booker addressing the crowd during the Hillary Clinton campaign at EMU on Monday, Oct. 10

Sen. Cory Booker Pushes Voter Registration the Day Before the Deadline

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016

Just before the deadline of Oct. 11, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker visited Eastern Michigan University on Monday, Oct. 10

Resolutions form at EMU following hate speech

By Shayler Barnes Jr. · Friday, Oct. 14, 2016

The two incidents of hate speech on Eastern Michigan University campus have exposed issues in communication between faculty, students, and members of EMU’s executive team.

EMU Kresge Environmental Center, also known as Fish Lake. Photo was provided by Lisa Barry and GREEN club member Parker Maynard

Fish Lake property to remain owned by EMU

By Joe Israel · Friday, Oct. 14, 2016

Eastern Michigan University President James Smith met with Faculty Senate members on Wednesday, Oct. 12 to discuss the decision to sell EMU Kresge Environmental Center, also known as Fish Lake.

David E. Rutledge attends Student Government senate meeting

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 10, 2016

State Representative David E. Rutledge served as a guest speaker at the Eastern Michigan University Student Government senate meeting on Tuesday, Oct.

News Briefs, Oct. 11

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 10, 2016

After giving out more than 20,000 pounds of food in its first year of operation, Swoop's Food Pantry has expanded to a larger site in Pierce hall at Eastern Michigan University. Swoop's Pantry, formerly housed in Marshall building, now consists of two rooms and has a waiting room across the hall.

Mae C. Jemison and Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority

Mae C. Jemison urges young people to vote in this year’s presidential election

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016

Dr. Mae C. Jemison, physician and first African-American woman sent into space, came to Eastern Michigan University Wednesday to discuss the importance of voting.

Police Blotter, Oct. 8

By Joe Israel · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016

At 2:32 a.m. a woman reported that she was sexually assaulted at an off campus residence on North Normal Street. The current status of this case is pending. At 5:59 a.m. a female subject reported that her roommate was intoxicated and in need of medical attention in Village building B. This case was closed on Oct. 2.

Dialogue following racist hate speech on EMU's campus

By Shayler Barnes Jr. · Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016

Eastern Michigan University Administration is in the process of working with black student leaders to form resolutions three weeks following the incidents of racist hate speech being painted on the wall of King Hall, and two days later being written in the stairwell of Wise Hall.

EMU Student Government senate meeting, Sept. 20

By Brandon Lazovic · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016

Eastern Michigan University senators voted on several resolutions ranging from discontent over dining service transparency, two provisional senator nominations, EMU Board of Regents candidate recommendations to Gov. Rick Snyder and student organization delegates. The three hour meeting was held on Tuesday, Sept. 20.