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Tips for incoming freshmen

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014

When it comes to getting around Eastern Michigan University, freshmen often run into facts they wish they knew about beforehand.

EMU Honors Soars Higher

By Kenneth Bowen · Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Honors College had a record number of applications submitted this year and Honors students said the success of the program is well-deserved.

Police Blotter

By Jordan Phelps · Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014

September 5 Night watch personal reported a female student who was intoxicated in Best Residence hall at 4:20 a.m.

A driver stalls in a lot on campus waiting for spots to open up.

Parking Headache

By Allison Wroblewski · Monday, Sept. 8, 2014

The early bird catches the worm, and for Eastern Michigan University students commuting to campus, the “worm” is parking spaces.

Police Blotter

By Jordan Phelps · Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014

September 2 Money was stolen from wallets while residents were sleeping in Walton Residence Hall at 11:47 a.m.

L.I.V.E. Mixer provides music and networking for students

By Jordan Phelps · Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014

Coming to college after high school can be scary, especially if you are a first generation student. Who do you turn to?

New Nursing Program gives hands-on experience

By Amy Cooper · Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014

St. Joseph Mercy Health System has partnered with EMU’s Nursing Program to provide an environment to accurately prepare nurses for the future in their careers.

Investment in new lights adds safety to EMU and Ypsilanti

EMU invests in tech improvements

By Amy Cooper · Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014

Classroom technology improvements are being made around campus this year for audiovisual technology and enhanced classroom upgrades.

Meijer Dance Contest Winner Phillip McMurtry

EMU students go crazy for Meijer Mania

By Lorrie Mayzlin · Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014

Meijer hosted the 10th annual Meijer Mania event for returning Eastern Michigan University students.

YPD investigating unarmed robbery at Ypsilanti bus station

By Nora Naughton · Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014

The Ypsilanti Police Department is investigating a reported unarmed robbery that occurred around 8:25 p.m. Friday at the AAATA Ypsilanti Transit Center.

EMU names new executive director of government and community relations

By Nora Naughton · Friday, Sept. 5, 2014

Eastern Michigan University has hired Kenneth Dobson as the new executive director of government and community relations, effective Sept.

Darius Scott (1), Jay Jones (9) and Quincy Jones (8).

Update: Victim of alleged assault by EMU football players was cousin of suspect in Demarius Reed murder

By Drew Saunders · Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014

Three Eastern Michigan University Football players, Quincy Jones, Darius Scott and Jay Jones, were brought into court on assault charges, Wednesday according to a report from MLive. The alleged victim, Demarko Taylor, 24, is the cousin of Kristopher Pratt, the Detroit man who pleaded guilty to the second degree murder of EMU wide receiver Demarius Reed. According to the police, no weapons were used in the assault.

Summit discusses importance of jobs in transportation

By Curt Allain · Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014

Eastern Michigan University hosted a transportation summit Saturday Aug. 30, with a panel of Michigan transportation officials explaining why it is important for higher educational institutions to direct students to careers in the transportation industry.

Police Blotter

By Curt Allain · Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014

Aug. 28 A bicycle was reported stolen from the College of Business at 9:42 p.m. The crime is believed to have occurred between 10:00 a.m. and 9:42 p.m. There are no suspects at this time.

News Briefs

By Curt Allain · Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014

L.I.V.E. On Tuesday, Sept. 2 Learning Integrity, Valuing Equality (L.I.V.E.) will showcase several performing arts organizations and individual performers.

Eastern welcomes its third-largest freshman class

By Jordan Phelps · Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014

An expected 2,600 new freshmen start at the university Wednesday. Academically, these students are some of the best-prepared in Eastern Michigan University history.

Kristopher Pratt found guilty in murder of Demarius Reed

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014

Before the trial went underway, Pratt took a plea deal, and confessed to second-degree murder, according to Judge Shelton’s office. All other crimes against Pratt will be dropped upon sentencing. The plea deal terms include a prison term of 18 to 30 years. Pratt also agreed to testify against his co-defendant, 21-year-old Thomas.

EMU educates its freshman on sexual assault

By Curt Allain · Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014

September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month and Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Public Safety wants to make sure every student knows their rights and what resources are available to them on campus.

Pease Turns 100

By Amy Cooper · Monday, Sept. 1, 2014

The event held at Pease Auditorium was hosted as a centennial event for the building on Friday, June 27th, 2014.

News Briefs

By Curt Allain · Monday, Sept. 1, 2014

Eastern Michigan University is offering a new undergraduate degree in public health. The degree has two paths, one for health administration and the other for community health.

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