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A possible look at EMU's dining services

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, June 12, 2016

The Board of Regents is considering privatizing Eastern Michigan University’s Dining Services. This cost saving measure could affect concessions at the Crossroads Marketplace, Dinning Commons, Convocation Center and half a dozen of the small shops sprinkled throughout campus. “It could turn out we stay with the current dinning services,” Executive Director of Media Relations Geoff Larcom said to a journalist from M-Live last May. According to the Detroit Free Press, the move comes from a report calling for the university to reduce expenditures by $27 million. A request for proposals on a privatization plan was released by the university on April 25, with a due date of May 13.

State approved $30 million for renovations to Strong Hall

By Drew Saunders · Thursday, June 9, 2016

The Michigan State Legislature approved $30 million in funding to Eastern Michigan University for the renovation of Strong Hall, a building that is part of the main campus science complex, Wednesday night. “I’m excited to think of what we’ll be able to offer our students in terms of the classroom and laboratory experience in academic operations,” Interim EMU President Don Loppnow said in a press release from the university.

Looking into the benefits of obtaining a mentor

By Nina Drumsta · Sunday, May 29, 2016

According to mentoring.org, young adults who were at-risk for falling off track but had a mentor are 55 percent more likely to enroll in college, 78 percent more likely to volunteer regularly, 90 percent more interested in becoming a mentor later in life, and 130 percent more likely to hold leadership positions.

The fight for more lactation rooms on campus

By Nina Drumsta · Sunday, May 29, 2016

This past May, Chontae Sylvertooth, Interim Associate Director of Benefits and Wellness of Eastern Michigan University, distributed a document to the Building Administrator’s during their meeting.

News briefs, May 29

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, May 29, 2016

Memorial Day is Monday! In a tradition practiced by communities across the country, Ypsilanti will be having its very own Memorial Day Procession. According to yspireal.com, the parade will have its staging area on Catherine Street and will run down Huron Street to Cross Street, then go past the south side of campus to the cemetery.

Police blotter, May 29

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, May 29, 2016

Friday, May 13, 2016. A fight around the corner of Pearl and Normal Streets caught the attention of the Ypsilanti Police Department and the Department of Public Safety at 5:10 a.m.

A closer look at EMU's new president

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, May 15, 2016

On July 1 Eastern Michigan University’s new president, James M. Smith will be moving into his office in Welch Hall. Smith began his career as a public school teacher in Ohio.

News briefs, May 15

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, May 15, 2016

Over 100 vintage motorcycles will crowd into the streets of Depot Town Tuesday evening. Depot Town Bike Night starts at 5:30 p.m., according to Visit Ypsi.

Police blotter, May 14

By Drew Saunders · Saturday, May 14, 2016

Thursday, May 5, 2016. The Department of Public Safety pulled over what they called a “suspicious vehicle” at the corner of College Place and Cross Streets at 4:24 a.m.

Swoop's Student Food Pantry creator awarded 'Outstanding Community Impact' award

By Nina Drumsta · Friday, May 13, 2016

This past April during the Michigan Campus Compact’s annual event at Michigan State University, Haley Moraniec, a social work major from Eastern Michigan University, was awarded the ‘Outstanding Community Impact’ award for her work in developing the Swoop’s Student Food Pantry at EMU. The pantry is solely campus-based and is dedicated to helping current EMU students with food assistance when in need.

Police blotter, May 10

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Thursday, April 28, 2016. Three unknown women were walking through the parking structure at 2:17 a.m., April 28.

EMU takes fifth place in forensics competition

By Nina Drumsta · Sunday, May 1, 2016

Eastern Michigan University took fifth overall place in the 2016 National Forensics Association’s Competition that took place at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.

News Briefs, May 1

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, May 1, 2016

College students across the country are finding it increasingly difficult to attend school. According to a study from the Wisconsin Hope Lab, 20 percent of all community college students face hunger and 13 percent are homeless.

Police Blotter, May 1

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, May 1, 2016

Thursday, April 21, 2016. An EMU student realized that the graduation tickets they bought from an unidentified person in the Student Center were fake and not valid.

Democratic candidates running for the 54th district of the Michigan House of Representatives in Pray-Harold, April 26.

EMU hosts Democratic debate

By Joe Israel · Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Five Democratic candidates vying for a seat in the 54th district of the Michigan House of Representatives flexed their political muscles on Thursday night April 26 in a debate held at Pray-Harrold. Sponsored by the Political Science Department, the College Democrats of EMU and WEMU 89.1 FM, the debate focused on a variety of questions that remains unanswered for voters and residents in this state alike.

EMU football to remain in Mid-American Conference for a "long, long time"

By Nina Drumsta · Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Late Tuesday afternoon, an email was sent out to the Eastern Michigan University community from Interim President Donald Loppnow and all members of the Board of Regents addressing the rumors that have been buzzing the past several days in regards to eliminating football or dropping down to a lower division of the NCAA and dropping out of the Mid-American Conference. In this email, the EMU community was assured that Loppnow and the regents are “please to be a member of an outstanding conference,” and any claims of these rumors are false.

EMU community expresses athletics budget concerns at regents meeting

By Shelby Taylor & Scout Bostley · Friday, April 22, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents held its regular meeting in room 201 of Welch Hall Friday at 1 p.m.

Producer of Modern Family and EMU alumnus holds Q & A

By Drew Saunders · Friday, April 22, 2016

Thursday afternoon Sally Young, the production manager of the Emmy-award winning sitcom Modern Family and an Eastern Michigan Univesrity alumnus graduating forty years back, sat in Quirk-Spongberg Theater to discuss her career and give advice to the EMU community on what it takes to make it in Hollywood. She’s since been involved with movies such as 10 Things I hate About You and A Mother’s Prayer.

Release of the 2014 and 2015 athletic budget

By Scout Bostley · Thursday, April 21, 2016

The Eastern Echo received a copy of a 2014 and 2015 athletic budget from an anonymous source inside the Eastern Michigan Student Government.

Ribbon cutting ceremony for the Power of Connection exhibit in McKenny Hall on Thursday, April 14.

McKenny Hall unveils Power of Connection exhibit

By Joe Israel · Sunday, April 17, 2016

Students from Eastern Michigan University’s graduate historic preservation program cut the ribbon and unveiled a new exhibit that highlights the involvement of EMU student organizations over the past 166 years on Thursday, April 14 in McKenny Hall. The McKenny Art Gallery opened in 2014 and showcases a collection of historical photos, artifacts and student artwork engulfing the rich tradition of the institution.