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Nelson Mandela dies at age 95

By Joielle Hoyle · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

Nelson Mandela, the founding father of an apartheid-free South Africa, died Friday around 1 a.m. South African time at 95-years-old. According to NBC news, Mandela was suffering from a respiratory illness and had been receiving health care at home for the past six months. President Obama followed the announcement of his death with a eulogy from the White House. “He no longer belongs to us,” Obama said.

Women take part in university’s Hijab Day

By Dilann Yasin · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

Volunteers from the Muslim Student Association spent time in the Women’s Resource Center on Wednesday fitting hijabs, or headscarves worn by female Muslims, on women who wanted to participate in the university’s Hijab Day.

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Police Blotter

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013

Nov. 30 A female subject was found passed out with a bloody nose on a sidewalk on Emmet Street at 2:49 a.m. She is not a student and was transported to the hospital for her injury.

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Black Friday can bring people together, improve the economy

By Joielle Hoyle · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013

On Friday, consumers throughout America participated in the first shopping day of the holiday season, known as Black Friday. Numerous stores such as Wal-Mart, Kmart, JC Penney and Macy’s opened their doors to the public at 5 a.m. or earlier to give consumers the opportunity to get great deals on holiday gifts for their loved ones.

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Moot court team goes undefeated

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s moot court team went undefeated last month, beating 25 teams at the regional moot trial conference in Saginaw, Mich.

Model UN club participates in Chicago conference

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Model United Nations club traveled to Chicago last week to participate in the American Model United Nations Conference (AMUNC). EMU brought two delegations, one representing Guatemala and the other representing Palestine.

People protest EMU’s involvement with EAA

By Taylor Pinson · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013

Dozens of people, including Eastern Michigan University faculty members, gathered in front of Welch Hall and in the Halle Auditorium Tuesday to protest the university’s involvement with the Education Achievement Authority of Michigan.

Digital Inclusion store opens

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new location of Eastern Michigan University’s Digital Inclusion store took place on Monday, Nov. 25 at Sill Hall in the College of Technology between noon and 2:00 p.m.

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Ypsi, EMU collaborate for community safety

By Mandy Grenier · Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013

Following a series of violent crimes in the area around campus, including the death of Eastern Michigan University student Demarius Reed, officials from both the EMU Police Department and the Ypsilanti Police Department have worked to strengthen relationships between the university and the city.

Two men arrested in connection with Reed homicide

By Al Willman and Jess J. Salisbury · Monday, Nov. 25, 2013

Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Eastern Michigan University football player Demarius Reed, according to court records. The Ann Arbor News reported that Ed Jemeal Thomas and Kristopher Kaivon Pratt, both 20, face charges murder and robbery charges.

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Certification exam changes threaten education students

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

The Michigan Department of Education announced new testing standards in the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) earlier this month. Education majors are required to pass this standardized certification test before obtaining their teaching license in the state of Michigan.

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EMU to apply for environmental grant

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents held a special meeting on Wednesday at Welch Hall to briefly discuss the recommendation to approve EMU’s submission of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and the Storm Water Asset Management and Waste Water (SAW) grant application.

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News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

The B. Side’s Digital Inclusion store— A computer refurbishment and technical training project called Digital Inclusion has opened a shop in Sill Hall at the College of Technology on Eastern Michigan University’s campus.

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Students For Life, ADF lawsuit resolved

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

The lawsuit between Eastern Michigan University and the Christian legal ministry Alliance Defending Freedom has been resolved. Under the resolution, the university’s Student Government will amend its fund allocations to accommodate all student groups. EMU’s insurance company, Michigan Universities Self-Insurance Corporation will pay the plaintiffs’ attorney fees of $3,000.

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"EMU completes 'Maxx Match,' achieves football fundraising goal as new NCAA regulations loom large" - Caleb Henderson

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