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Three out of the 4 presidential candidates facing allegations of violating election policy

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Three out of the four candidates' campaigns for student body president are facing allegations that they have violated election policy, according to the Student Government election commissioner. The allegations stem from reports made by students to the Student Government election commission, and not from incidents witnessed by the commission. At the moment, Steven Cole, the current vice president, is the only candidate not accused of breaking this rule. Candidates Sabrina Ford, Jessica Howell and Aimee Frey were all contacted by The Echo to comment on the allegations.

SANS showcase profits will go toward funding a food pantry at EMU

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, March 25, 2015

The Student Artists for a New Society Showcase will be held in the Eastern Michigan University Student Center Auditorium, Monday, from 7-9 p.m. Admission is free with a suggested donation of one nonperishable food or toiletry item to benefit the EMU Mentorship Access Guidance in College Program's pantry. The showcase, co-produced by EMU’s own performance group I.M.A.G.E., is a part of EMU student, Lydia Seale’s, Honor’s College senior thesis. “I recently met the director of the MAGIC Program, which serves students who have no familial support while here at EMU as a result of homelessness, emancipation, or aging out of the foster care system,” Seale said in an email.

Harsh words on social media spark debate, shut down Honors College course

By Allie Tomason & Nora Naughton · Wednesday, March 25, 2015

A new Honors College course was thrown out after students took to social media with angry posts directed at the class and professors. “What started off as grumbling amongst classmates on the Internet, turned into an anonymous mob of harassment, with a lot of comments about body parts and sexist slurs passed around like it was nothing,” said Honors 179 undergraduate fellow Shelby Hallenbeck.

PRSSA to hold Talent Forum

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Eastern Michigan University’s Eleanor Wright chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America will host the first PRSSA Talent Forum at 6 p.m.

Associate director in advising and career development selected for MIACADA's Advising Administrator award

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, March 25, 2015

The associate director in Eastern Michigan University’s University Advising and Career Development Center has won an advising award. Molly Weir, a licensed profession counselor in the state of Michigan, was nominated and selected for the Advising Administrator award by the Michigan Academic Advising Association (MIACADA). “I’m really honored that people would think to nominate me,” she said. Molly Thornbladh, an Academic Advisor at the UACDC, helped nominate Weir.

EMU student accepted into prestigious Marines officer candidate course

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, March 25, 2015

An Eastern Michigan University senior from Brighton has been accepted into the Marine Corps Officer Candidate Course. Amelia Jendrusina, 23, a major in history and minor in criminal justice, will earn a commission as a Marine Officer upon completion of the ten-week course.

Former local leaders address the future of Washtenaw County

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Previous mayors of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti and the journalist who watched their every move sat on a panel in Pray-Harrold Tuesday for the third and final installment in the Future of Urban Michigan series. “My colleague and I had the pleasure of serving during the worst fiscal time since the 1930s,” said John Heiftje, the former and longest-serving mayor of Ann Arbor.

EMU celebrates national walking day April 1

By Allie Tomason · Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Eastern Michigan University in conjunction with the American Heart Association is celebrating National Walking Day, April 1.

MSA hosts Fast-a-thon to kick-off Ramadan

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, March 22, 2015

The Muslim Student Association hosted its annual Fast-a-thon in the student center, Wednesday night.

EMU students have rolled out plans for a food pantry at EMU

By Allie Tomason · Saturday, March 21, 2015

Eastern Michigan University may institute a food pantry soon. Haley Moraniec and Lynn Nybell presented the initiative at the Board of Regents Student Affairs Committee meeting March 17. “I work really closely with Earthworks urban garden in Detroit and that kind of sparked my inspiration and passion,” Moraniec, vice president of the Social Welfare Action Alliance, said in an earlier interview.

EMU Political Science department hosts discussion on Urban Michigan

By Mona Beydoun · Saturday, March 21, 2015

The political science department will hold a paneled discussion, Reflections from the Trenches, 7-8:30 p.m.

Students organize for Syria host tea with a Syrian

By Mona Beydoun · Saturday, March 21, 2015

Eastern Michigan University’s Students Organize for Syria chapter held their first event, Tea with a Syrian, Wednesday afternoon in the Student Center. Thirty-five students stopped in to drink tea and eat cookies, and listen to the story of a Syrian affected the the Syrian crisis. “Our main goal and mission is to raise awareness about the events taking place in Syria,”Senior Ahnas Alzahabi, president of SOS, said. In March 2011, the Syrian government responded with open fire to peaceful protesters who were asking for democracy.

Arianna Huffington speaks on well being during live broadcast

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Arianna Huffington's live broadcast, Thrive, was hosted by the Campus Life and the National Society for Leadership and Success, St.

Eagle on the Street

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, March 18, 2015

IIt seems like America has a holiday for just about anything, from Christmas to Talk Like a Pirate Day. The Echo asked students: “If you could invent your own holiday, what would it be and why?”

Creative Convergence at EMU

By Samantha Snell · Wednesday, March 18, 2015

This year Eastern Michigan University is hosting the Creative Convergence 2015. The event will cover issues facing Michigan in the 21st century such as tourism, government and the environment.

Terri Hinkley talks clinical research at EMU

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, March 18, 2015

The Association of Clinical Research Professionals Interim Executive Director, Terri Hinkley, said Monday night that clinical research is not recognized as a profession. The Clinical Research Administration Program held its 12th annual Distinguished Speaker Series.

Student Government committee meetings March 17

By Mona Beydoun and Meghan Koglin · Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Student Government held its Internal Affairs and Business and Finance meetings March 17. Speaker of the Senate Kiera Fegan proposed that the next Speaker of the Senate and the Judicial Sergeant sit in on the hiring process of the Student Government committee heads.

Women's resource center discussion activism on college campuses

By Rachel Raupp · Wednesday, March 18, 2015

One in five women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime and activists are not allowing the issue to be ignored any longer by spreading the word of putting a stop to the violence.

Student body presidential candidates hold debate to discuss the future of EMU

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Candidates for Student Body President, Jessica Howell, Sabrina Ford, Aimee Frey and Steven Cole, participated in the Student Government 2015 Candidate Debate Tuesday night in the Student Center.

EMU Regents wrap up meeting early after disruption from protesters

By Nora Naughton & Scout Bostley · Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Protesters shut down Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents meeting Tuesday. Students voiced their opposition of the Regents’ continued relationship with the Education Achievement Authority with drum-led chants of “black lives matter” and “we’re so tired of this, let us go home.” Initially, President Susan Martin attempted to speak over the protesters and continue business, however, after protesters stood in front of the Regents and linked hands, the disruption overpowered the meeting and the Regents chose to adjourn. "We respect the rights of our students to express their views on important community issues," said Geoff Larcom, executive director of media relations for EMU, after the Regents left the chambers. The Regents would not comment on the disruption or the early adjournment of their regular meeting. While the protest did shut down the regular meeting, the Regents were still able to conduct all necessary business before adjourning. Regent Vicki Reaume proposed a motion to approve all of the items on Tuesday’s docket in the interest of finishing the meeting more quickly.