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Student Government continues with business as usual while they wait for a new President and Vice President.

Judge denies emergency injunction at lawsuit hearing

By Curt Allain · Thursday, May 8, 2014

Washtenaw County Circuit Court Judge, Donald E. Shelton, denied the request for a temporary restraining order to set aside Eastern Michigan University Student Government’s decision to ratify the 2014 student government election results.

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Students struggle to overcome loan debt

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, May 4, 2014

The cost of attending a four-year college has gone up by 54 percent in the last seven years, according the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Even at schools like Eastern Michigan University, which is more affordable than most, the cost of going to college has gone up three times the Consumer Price Index. Despite the costs, a college degree has never been more needed than it is today. The problem is paying for it.

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Police Blotter

By Curt Allain · Sunday, May 4, 2014

April 23 Officers were sent to Putnam Residence Hall at 12:28 p.m. when two roommates got into a physical altercation over a cell phone dispute.

Student Government continues with business as usual while they wait for a new President and Vice President.

Special Senate meeting's quorum challenged

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, April 27, 2014

On April 24, the Eastern Michigan University Student Senate ratified the results of the 2014 general election of the student body, making Desmond Miller the official student body president for the 2014-2015 school year. Some members of the senate and other students are calling this ratification into question, stating that a quorum was not reached at the April 24 special Senate meeting.

Student Government continues with business as usual while they wait for a new President and Vice President.

EMU sued over presidential election results

By Curt Allain · Saturday, April 26, 2014

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee filed a lawsuit on behalf of six plaintiffs, including the Eastern Michigan University student body, against EMU and Vice President for Government and Community Relations Leigh Greden Sunday morning in Washtenaw County Court.

Student Government continues with business as usual while they wait for a new President and Vice President.

Student Senate ratifies election results

By Nora Naughton · Thursday, April 24, 2014

At a special Student Senate meeting Thursday night, the results of the 68th general election of the student body were ratified by the Senate – including the Presidential, Vice Presidential and Senatorial elections. Desmond Miller will officially serve as President with Steven Cole as his Vice President.

Dean of College of Education leaves Eastern

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Jann Joseph is the outgoing Dean of Eastern Michigan University’s College of Education. Previously from Grand Valley State University, Joseph served EMU’s College of Education for three years. With her farewell party on Tuesday, Joseph will be leaving EMU to become the vice chancellor of student affairs at the Indiana University South Bend.

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News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Dissertation Defense A doctoral dissertation event hosted by Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Teacher Education, Educational Studies Doctoral Program Urban Education Concentration will be presented by Clayton Hall.

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Police Blotter

By Curt Allain · Wednesday, April 23, 2014

April 14 Officers impounded a car at the Plann Street Parking Lot that was using a photocopied hang tag at 10:33 a.m. The student who was using the fake hangtag was cited for fraud and may face charges from the County Prosecutor’s Office and the Department of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

Eastern to host Heart Walk for the first time

By Curt Allain · Wednesday, April 23, 2014

1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States can be attributed to heart disease, approximately 600,000 people per year. Some of these deaths could have been prevented through diet, nutrition, exercise and routine physicals.

Election results not ratified by Student Senate

By Curt Allain · Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Senate met Tuesday night to ratify the 2014 Student Government Election results. If the 2014 election results were not ratified, the current student government terms of office would expire on Monday, April 28 and there would be no one with the authority under the Student Government Constitution and bylaws to ratify the election results, effectively terminating student government at EMU.

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Attempted unarmed robbery in Alexander lot

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Public Safety is investigating a reported attempted unarmed robbery that occurred in the Alexander paid parking lot around 8 p.m. Tuesday. There were no reported injuries. The suspect is described as a male, six feet tall, approximately 200 pounds wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt.

Student Government continues with business as usual while they wait for a new President and Vice President.

Miller wins presidential election

By Nora Naughton and Curt Allain · Sunday, April 20, 2014

The Desmond Miller/Steven Cole ticket was named the winner of the 2014 Eastern Michigan University Student Government Presidential election on Saturday. The write-in ticket of Fatma Jaber/Chris VanWashenova was disqualified for multiple campaign violations, according to a report issued by student government Election Commission Chair Nto Mbeng Agbor.

Yankee air museum to honor Vietnam veterans

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, April 20, 2014

The Yankee Air Museum at 47884 D Street in Belleville Mich., intends to honor America’s fallen service members with a tribute and ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Vietnam War exhibit. This event will take place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 at 9 a.m.

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DPS expanding patrol borders

By Curt Allain · Sunday, April 20, 2014

More crime has been reported on Eastern Michigan University’s daily crime logs as EMU’s Department of Public Safety has expanded its patrol borders. It is important to remember that because more crime is being reported, it does not mean it was not happening before. It shows the investment in new officers by EMU and the ability of the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department and the Ypsilanti City Police Department to work together are creating a safer Ypsilanti community.

Student Government continues with business as usual while they wait for a new President and Vice President.

Desmond Miller officially named winner in Presidential election

By Curt Allain · Saturday, April 19, 2014

The Desmond Miller and Steven Cole ticket was named the winner of the 2014 Eastern Michigan University student government presidential election this evening. Write-in ticket Fatma Jaber and Chris VanWashenova has been disqualified for multiple campaign violations, according to a report issued by student government Election Commission Chair, Nto Mbeng Agbor.

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Police Blotter

By Curt Allain · Thursday, April 17, 2014

April 11 The Department of Student Conduct and Community Standards reported to police that a loud verbal dispute occurred between two students at Pittman Residence Hall. Police documented the incident and verbally warned both students.

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