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Police, fire chiefs present budget at city council meeting

By Drew Saunders · Monday, May 19, 2014

During the city council budget meeting Thursday, Police Chief Tony DeGiusti presented his budget and concerns about equipment and maintenance. DeGiusti also expressed concern about the state of the police building, from things as simple as chipping paint in the stairwell and moisture problems, to issues as serious as possible foundation issues and a lack of ventilation in the evidence processing room. DeGiusti said that the men’s room has had nothing replaced since it was finished in 1955 and “things are falling off the walls.”

Lynne Rocklage (left) and Nancy Halmhuber Navarre (right) standing in front of the School of Education display in the McKenny Hall Art Gallery.

EMU Department of Special Education celebrates 100th Anniversary

By Curt Allain · Monday, May 19, 2014

In 1914, Charles Berry organized a program to train teachers to work with students with disabilities at Eastern Michigan University. It was the first of its kind, making EMU’s Department of Special Education the oldest in the country and one of the most comprehensive in the nation.

Police Blotter

By Curt Allain · Monday, May 19, 2014

May 9 Officers spotted a man walking with an open beer can near Washington Street and Pearl Street at 8:57 p.m.

Washtenaw County police officers honoring those lost in the line of duty at Memorial Park.

Washtenaw County Police honor fallen officers

By Curt Allain · Monday, May 19, 2014

The heavy rain, which soaked through the dress blue uniforms of Washtenaw County Police Officers, began to slow as the shrill call of Herm Steinman’s bagpipes cut into the morning air Thursday. The officers stood at attention, lining Ballard Street in front of Memorial Park in downtown Ypsilanti, holding a silent vigil. Every year the scene repeats itself, every year a bell tolls for the names of men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Aviation fraternity raises money, highlights program

By Amy Cooper · Monday, May 19, 2014

The smell of pancakes cooking on the griddle and the sound of “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins blaring over the loudspeakers welcomed visitors to the Eagle Flight Center at Willow Run Airport Saturday morning. Eastern Michigan University’s Alpha Eta Rho-Sigma Chi aviation fraternity hosted its annual pancake breakfast to exhibit unique aircrafts and highlight the university’s aviation program to the community and prospective future aviation specialists.

Police Blotter

By Curt Allain · Monday, May 12, 2014

May 2 Officers were sent to Putnam Residence Hall at 12:33 a.m. to respond to the odor of marijuana emanating from a student’s room.

City council discusses budget, Water Street

By Drew Saunders · Monday, May 12, 2014

Thursday’s meeting of the Ypsilanti City Council included its yearly budget report by City Manager Ralph Lange, Director of the Downtown Development Authority Tim Colbeck and Fire Chief Max Anthouard. Mayor Pro Tem Lois Richardson presided in Mayor Paul Schreiber’s absence.

Heart Walk heroes assemble at EMU

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, May 11, 2014

A crowd of caped superheroes flooded Eastern Michigan University’s campus Saturday. Over 3,000 of these heroes participated in the annual Washtenaw County Heart Walk and 5k Run.

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.

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.

Calvin Phillips named Associate Vice President of Student Affairs

By Curt Allain · Sunday, May 4, 2014

Calvin Phillips is Eastern Michigan University’s new Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, pending approval by the University’s Board of Regents.

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.

Two EMU students victim of attempted unarmed robbery

By Nora Naughton · Tuesday, April 29, 2014

The Ypsilanti Police Department is investigating a reported attempted unarmed robbery that took place at approximately 12:25 a.m.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.