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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.

Neighbor of Peninsular Place shooting victim recalls incident

By Jess J. Salisbury · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013

Destinee Leapheart awoke to a loud noise and a sharp pain in her shoulder. Initially brushing it off as just her shoulder popping, she felt fluid on her hand. Using her phone as a light source, she realized that what covered her hand was blood. She had been shot.

EMU student struck by stray bullet at Peninsular Place

By Al Willman · Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013

The Ypsilanti Police Department is investigating an incident early Tuesday morning where an Eastern Michigan University student was struck by a bullet, which was fired into her Peninsular Place apartment building.

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.

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.

Interim agreement on Iranian nuclear program reached

By Joielle Hoyle · Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013

An interim agreement to limit the development of Iran’s nuclear program in return for relief of some sanctions was reached in Geneva, Switzerland between Iran, the U.S. and five other world powers on Sunday, Nov. 24.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Filmmaker shoots several scenes on EMU’s campus

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

Eastern Michigan University will soon be immortalized on film. Multiple scenes from the upcoming film “Pilot Error” were filmed on campus last week.

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.

Police Blotter

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

Nov. 19 An unknown subject wrote a Twitter name in permanent marker on an elevator in Pittman Hall at 1:13 a.m. The same Twitter name also appeared on whiteboards in the building. Police are following up on the investigation.

Planned Parenthood holds informational talk

By Dilann Yasin · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

Lauren Bacans, a Planned Parenthood field organizer for Livingston and Washtenaw counties, gave an informational lecture in the Student Center on Wednesday as part of Planned Parenthood’s initiative to help people become acquainted with the opportunities presented by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Bye-bye Blockbuster: Rental giant to close remaining stores

By Kayla Boyd · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

In early November, DISH Network Corporation announced the closing of the remaining company-owned Blockbuster stores in the United States. By January 2014, all 300 stores will be closed.

Police Blotter

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

Nov. 16 A student was suspected of marijuana use in Hoyt Hall at 6:41 p.m. Nothing was found, and the student was not charged.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

EMU’s #GivingTuesday— On Dec. 3, Eastern Michigan University will host a one-day fundraising campaign. According to an article from EMU’s Division of Communications, the campaign will correspond with the national #GivingTuesday movement. This national movement promotes charitable events that support nonprofit organizations.

Workshop educates on differences in gender, sex

By Dilann Yasin · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

The Gender Awareness Program hosted a workshop in the Student Center on Tuesday with a sparse turnout but stimulating conversation.

Students give opinions on new gaming consoles

By Cody Sanders · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

On Friday, Sony launched its latest gaming console, the PlayStation 4. Sales were so high over the weekend that Sony’s platform for online gaming and selling game downloads, the PlayStation Network, had network issues due to high traffic on launch day.