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Eastern Eateries hosts backyard BBQ

By Scout Bostley · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014

The all-day, all-you-can-eat Backyard BBQ event took place Wednesday outside the Eastern Eateries from noon to 6 p.m.

Jimmy John's on Cross Street in Ypsilanti.

Jimmy John's affected by security breach

By Scout Bostley · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014

The Jimmy John’s sandwich shop located on West Cross Street in Ypsilanti is one of 216 stores affected by a nationwide credit card data breach.

Board of Regents to review relationship with EAA

By Nora Naughton · Monday, Sept. 22, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents held a special meeting today to hear some faculty members’ complaints about the university’s involvement in the Education Achievement Authority.

Students for Life's Planned Parenthood Project comes to EMU

By Scout Bostley · Monday, Sept. 22, 2014

Eastern Michigan University Students for Life participated in the Planned Parenthood Project outside Pray-Harrold Monday afternoon.

Are some war veterans claiming unearned benefits from the VA?

By Kenneth Bowen · Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014

The veteran community has been at the forefront of America’s attention due to a decade of continuous warfare, but some Eastern Michigan University scholars said many of their fellow service members are reaping benefits they did not earn.EMU junior Ken Gergely served nearly 13 years in the Marines as infantryman and deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan seven times.

Panel addresses misconceptions about Islam

By Scout Bostley · Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014

Eastern Michigan welcomed Ahlam Issa and Dawud Walid to the McKenny Hall Ballroom Thursday to hold a panel discussion clarifying misconceptions about Islam. Ahlam Issa, a teacher and youth director, and Dawud Walid, the Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, talked and answered questions through the hour discussion. Ahlam started by talking about women and why they wear the Hijab or the head scarf.

Respected author shares stories of American-Jewish history

By Lorrie Mayzlin · Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Distinguishing Speakers Series kicked off on Sept. 16, 2014, with Jonathan D.

EMU reviews its General Education Program

By Sydney Weaver · Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s General Education Program is the core of an undergraduate education, so reviewing its requirements only makes sense.

Students use their First Amendment Rights

By Casey Blickenstaff · Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s chapter of Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) created free speech walls to raise student awareness of the First Amendment rights on Constitution Day, Wednesday morning near the Olds Robb Recreation Center.

Police Blotter Sept. 20

By Jordan Phelps · Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014

Monday, September 15A male student was cited for intoxication at Hoyt Residence hall at 1:20 a.m.

COB to hold conference on Thursday

By Allison Wrobelewski · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014

Graduates of Eastern Michigan will be speaking Thursday, Sept. 18, at the College of Business for the EMU Alumni Business Conference.

Snow Health Center gives students an affordable health care option

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014

Student insurance policies can be hard to understand, especially for students that have never had to look at an insurance policy before.

Police Blotter

By Jordan Phelps · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014

September 12 Three students were robbed at gun point on College Pl at 12:21a.m. None of the victims were hurt.

EMU biologist nationally recognized

By Sarah Willis · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014

Professor Anne Casper, who teaches two courses in biology at Eastern Michigan University, was awarded a national honorable mention for mentorship.

Copyright Infringement holds strict penalties

By Sydney Weaver · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014

Copyright infringement is a serious and highly-punishable act, and all students at Eastern Michigan University need to be aware of the university’s policies regarding copyrights.

News Briefs

By Amy Cooper · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014

*Alumni Art Exhibition*The Ford Gallery will place host to Alumni to play catch up with the formers of EMU’s Art Department with a reception on September 17 from 4-7 p.m., with the exhibit open 10 a.m.

Zachery Jones explains his position to a passerby.

Part-time lecturers petition to be paid at same time as full-timers

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014

Part-time lecturers were petitioning to be paid at the same time as full-time lecturers in Pray-Harrold today.

COB dedicates classroom to distinguished alum

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014

The Eastern Michigan College of Business honored Regent Jim Webb and his wife Cathy Webb Wednesday. A classroom was named for the Webbs in recognition of their outstanding service to the COB as Eastern Michigan Alumni.

Students for Justice in Palestine aims to educate

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014

The recent conflict between Israelis and Palestinians has motivated some Eastern Michigan University scholars to start a local student chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine.

Police Blotter

By Jordan Phelps · Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014

Sept. 8 A male student reported his EMU Commuter hang tag missing from his car in the College of Business parking structure at 2:39 p.m.