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Star lecturer Delph talks happiness

By Curt Allain · Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015

Students lined the room, sat in the isles and jostled each other for space to hear Ronald Delph deliver his message for the fourth installment of the Honors College’s Star Lecture Series in an over capacity Halle Library Auditorium Tuesday. “Happiness is something we can control,” Delph said.

“Yes, because I think that money should not be a barrier for people pursuing higher education.”Adrianna Duchene, social work, senior

Eagle on the Street, Jan. 14

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015

President Obama announced, Jan. 8, a proposal in favor of free, “for anyone willing to work for it,” community college tuition.

Scholarships available to you

By Meghan Koglin · Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015

Eastern Michigan University lists more than 600 scholarships on its financial aid page. Many of these scholarships can be awarded during a student’s freshman year or after. Scholarships can be specific to colleges within the university, departments and majors.

Students use Magic to come together

By Casey Blickenstaff · Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015

As clouds darken the sky and the wind outside howls, a group of Eastern Michigan University students meet in McKenny Hall no matter the weather.

News briefs, Jan. 13

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015

Dr. Patti Duncan: Genealogies of Unbelonging - Contesting Legacies of U.S. Militarism in South Korea Dr. Patti Duncan will be hosting a discussion on the transition of feminism in the United States military and the historical effects on women, gender, violence and migration in South Korea, highlighting mixed race and transnational adoptees.

Student Senate meeting, Jan. 17

By Meghan Koglin · Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015

Wanting to avoid last year’s Student Government election controversy, Eastern Michigan University’s Student Senate is preparing for this year’s election now. The Election Commission is working to put together a committee to run this year’s election.

Orientation experience differs for freshman and transfer students

By Emma Perpich · Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015

As the winter semester begins at EMU, students and professors tend to assume that everyone knows their way around and understands how things work on campus. What people often don’t realize is that many students are just beginning their experience as an Eagle.

EMU hosts DECA competition

By Sarah Lewis · Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015

Eastern Michigan University hosted the Annual Distributive Education Clubs of America District 5 Marketing Competition, Jan.

News briefs, Jan. 10

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015

SOLAR: "Meetings that keep 'em coming" This Student Organization Learning and Resources session will focus on how to run an effective and organized meeting.

Police Blotter, Jan. 10

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015

Tuesday, Jan. 6 Alcohol was found and confiscated from a dorm room in Wise Hall during a room check at 4:58 p.m.. The alcohol was found in the room of two underage students.

Eagle 2015 schedule

By Thomas Beiszk · Friday, Jan. 9, 2015

The 2015 non-conference schedule has been set. Eastern Michigan University will open at home for the third straight season, hosting Old Dominion Sept. 5. This will be the second straight season the Eagles face the Monarchs, losing to them 17-3 last year on the road.

City Council considers two new ordinances

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015

Two ordinances underwent a first reading at the Ypsilanti City Council meeting Tuesday evening. A public hearing has been set for the second readings, to be Feb.

EMU earns Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015

Eastern Michigan University received recognition for exceptional levels of community engagement with the Carnegie Foundation’s 2015 Community Engagement Classification, the foundation said in a statement Wednesday. Eastern is one of 240 campuses in the United States to receive the classification.

News Briefs

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015

Friday Night Movie: Get On Up “Get on Up” will be showing free for students Friday, Jan. 9,at both 8 and 10:30 p.m. The movie is sponsored by campus life and is available to all EMU students.

Police blotter, Jan. 6

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015

Dec. 21 During a traffic stop near Huron River Drive and Oakwood Street at 12:34 a.m., police noticed narcotic paraphernalia in the back seat of the vehicle.

“I spent my Christmas break with my family in Jackson. Then I went to visit my boyfriend in Chicago. It was fun.”Shelby Lasky, sophomore, psychology major

Eagle on the Street

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015

With barely a week of classes out of the way, returning students are still aglow from recent weeks of rest and relaxation.

Bryan Alfaro enjoys the latest copy of his favorite newspaper

Former Echo Editor-in-Chief enjoys his new role teaching EMU students writing

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015

Bryan Alfaro is feeling blessed to have found employment after graduate school. He obtained his Master’s degree in written communication from Eastern Michigan University Aug.

Student government roundup, Jan. 6

By Meghan Koglin · Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015

Committees with Student Senate volunteers oversee and handle Student Government’s affairs. These committees and members of the executive board deal with the daily functions of Student Government as a whole. The following committees meet biweekly: Internal affairs Public affairs Business and finance Academic and student affairs Internal affairs The Internal Affairs committee discussed resolution number 101-007, which discusses confidentiality to protect Senators from discussing sensitive issues in an open forum.

Student victim of home invasion, robbery

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015

The Ypsilanti Police Department began an investigation of a report of a home invasion and armed robbery that occurred at 7:35 p.m.

Death on westbound I-94 ruled a suicide

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015

Police have determined that the death, resulting in a man found along the Huron Street ramp to westbound I-94, was a suicide, according to Sgt.