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Honors College to host open house

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Honors College will be hosting an open house Monday, Nov. 10, from 4 p.m.

Police Blotter, Nov. 2

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014

Monday, Oct. 27 A Graduate Hall Director reported missing items from Wise Hall, including a wallet and a phone charger.

News briefs, Nov. 2

By Amy Cooper · Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014

Learn your Next Steps in Applying to Graduate School A workshop will be held in Pray-Harrold Room 326 Monday, Nov.

Heather Neff helps McNair Scholars strive for excellence

By Jordan Phelps · Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014

Inside Wise Hall there is a small yet warm office on the first floor that houses a few incredible human beings working toward an exciting future.

EMU hosts Benefits & Wellness Fair

By Casey Blickenstaff · Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Human Resource department organized a benefits & wellness fair that took place Friday afternoon at the Student Center Ballroom. Hillary Stark, EMU HR project assistant said the goal of the Benefits & Wellness Fair is for benefit eligible employees, such as faculty and staff, to have an opportunity to interface with all of EMU’s vendors and have an opportunity to ask questions and learn about the services that are offered on campus, in relation to health and wellness.

Every vote counts

By Tray McGuire · Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014

With less than a week to go before voters head to the polls for local, state and congressional elections, candidates are making their final push to get voters on their side.

Large reptile threatens EMU's students

By Curt Alien · Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014

A large reptile, believed to be from the Mesozoic era, has recently been spotted living in the lake outside of the Eastern Michigan University Student Center, according to reports. The reptile has been described as having a long neck with a horse like head, its body is believed to have multiple humps and it is estimated to be between 20 to 30 feet long.

Three former EMU football players take plea deal

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014

Three ex-Eastern Michigan University football players have pleaded guilty to assaulting Demarko Taylor as part of a plea deal.

Student Government finance committee votes on student org, club sports' financing

By Curt Allain · Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014

The Student Government budget and finance committee convened Tuesday to approve or deny student organization’s and club sport’s requests for financing.Attending Student Senators on the budget and finance committee were Nate Pyle, Carl Matherly, Fatma Jabor, William McDonald, JoePernicano, John McCallister.

EMU's paralegal studies signs agreement with WCC

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s paralegal studies degree program and Washtenaw Community College finalized an agreement on Oct.

News Briefs Oct. 29

By Amy Cooper · Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014

The Art Masters Association Studio Walk Art department buildings on campus will host an Art Masters Association Studio walk to show off a behind the scenes glimpse of artists at work and the process it takes to complete such art on Oct.

Police Blotter, Oct. 28

By Curt Allain · Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014

Friday, Oct. 24Officers attempted to pull a dark colored sport motorcycle over that had an unreadable paper license plate near Washtenaw Avenue and Oakwood Street at 11:56 p.m.

Debbie Dingell participates in student debt forum

By Curt Allain · Monday, Oct. 27, 2014

Debbie Dingell, democrat congressional candidate for Michigan’s 12th district, came to Eastern Michigan University Wednesday to participate in a forum with students and administration on rising higher educational costs.Dingell is running for the congressional seat vacated by her retiring husband, U.S.

Women's Resource Center holds 'True Life' discussion

By Arturo Rodriguez, Jr. · Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Women’s Resource Center held a discussion Wednesday night about the silent exhibit display titled True Life: My Life Experience With Domestic Violence. The exhibit displayed artwork from a number of different “survivors” and “thrivers.” The exhibit included children’s artwork, paintings, sculptures, quilts, hand-designed t-shirts, empowering words on hand-designed bras and poetry.

'Note Pillow' could satisfy students' napping needs

By Betty Adams · Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014

Have you ever taken a hoodie and turned it into a make-shift pillow on a classroom desk, trying to rest your head for a moment during a busy day?

Police Blotter, Oct. 26

By Curt Allain · Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014

Monday, Oct. 20A male suspect was trespassed from the College of Business for panhandling at 10:13 a.m.

'A Place at the Table' addresses food justice issues

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014

The Volunteers Incorporating Service into Our Neighborhoods Center and the Social Welfare Action Alliance held a viewing of the 2012 documentary, “A Place at the Table,” in the Halle Library Auditorium Wednesday night to address the issue of the 50 million Americans without enough to eat.

News Briefs, Oct. 26

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Screening of “Private Violence” The Women’s Resource Center will be showing “Private Violence.” The movie will be further exploring domestic violence in the American home.

'Nathan's Law' to bring bicycle and motorcycle awareness to driver's ed

By Betty Adams · Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014

Oct. 14 was a good day for bicyclists and motorcyclists, when Governor Rick Snyder signed Public Act 317, also known as Nathan’s Law, to add information about bicycle and motorcycle awareness to the Michigan drivers’ education curriculum. The Act passed the Michigan House unanimously in June and was named after Nathan Bower, a 19-year-old who was killed in a motorist/motorcyclist accident in 2009.

Ypsi City Council approves legislation for smoke-free tot lots

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014

A request for legislation for smoke-free tot lots was presented and approved at the Ypsilanti City Council meeting Oct.