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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

My.Emich will be changing the Username section to NetID as part of a rebranding initiative by the university.

My.Emich to undergo changes, including a digital facelift

By Al Willman · Thursday, April 17, 2014

Many Eastern Michigan University students, faculty and instructors have made the switch to Google Apps for Education for their campus email. Now, another major online change is on the way.

On Thursday, the American Red Cross and the International Business Student Association of Eastern Michigan University will be sponsoring a charity dine and donate event at the Tower Inn Café, Bar and Grill located on 701 W. Cross St. Ypsilanti, Mich.

Dine and donate event at Tower Inn Thursday

By Curt Allain · Wednesday, April 16, 2014

On Thursday, the American Red Cross and the International Business Student Association of Eastern Michigan University will be sponsoring a charity dine and donate event at the Tower Inn Café, Bar and Grill located on 701 W. Cross St. Ypsilanti, Mich.

Ypsi mayor recognized at awards ceremony

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Ypsilanti Mayor Paul Schrieber was the recipient of the Community/University Collaboration Award presented by the Office of Academic Service-Learning, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance and the Institute for the Study of Children, Families and Community in an awards luncheon held Friday.

EAA protesters occupying President Susan Martin’s office this week plan to stay until the end of the semester.

Students organize sit-in protest outside President Susan Martin's office

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s interlocal agreement with the EAA and Detroit Public Schools has been embroiled in controversy since October 2013 when six teachers unions in Washtenaw County began boycotting EMU student teachers. The teachers unions refuse to end the boycott until EMU withdraws from the interlocal agreement with the EAA.

'Computational Thinking' attempts to change views of search engines

By Amy Cooper · Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Robert M. Panoff, Ph.D., came to Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center Monday to present a dynamic and interactive visual approach to enhance how people interact with the world. Panoff’s presentation, entitled “Computational Thinking for All: The Power and the Peril” was sponsored by Shodor, a non-profit organization in Durham, North Carolina.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Material Culture Lectures Henry Glassie and Pravina Shukla will be presenting lectures on Thursday, April 17 at 5:30 p.m. in room 300 of Halle Library at Eastern Michigan University.

Police Blotter

By Curt Allain · Sunday, April 13, 2014

April 8 Police were called to Sellers Residence Hall at 10:03 p.m. to respond to the odor of marijuana coming from a student’s room.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, April 13, 2014

Campus Safety Training New employees of Eastern Michigan University must partake in at least one of the Safety Awareness & Hazard Communication sessions.

Students reflect on DialogEMU at meeting

By Jordan Phelps · Sunday, April 13, 2014

At a DialoguEMU meeting on Wednesday, students discussed their semester. The students reflected on positives and negatives of the group, and what could be changed.

Search for Associate Vice President continues

By Amy Cooper · Sunday, April 13, 2014

Eastern Michigan University continued its search for a new Associate Vice President of Student Life on Wednesday in the Student Center. The final candidate, Timothy Wise, shared his ideas to advance EMU’s student support system. The other candidates, Calvin Phillips and John Berry, already presented their vision for the school.

BREAKING: Election investigation details leaked

By Curt Allain & Nora Naughton · Thursday, April 10, 2014

A source close to the investigation of the Student Government Presidential election leaked detailed information regarding campaign improprieties committed by write-in candidate Fatma Jaber.

False police report leads to serious consequences

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, April 9, 2014

A Timely Warning went out to the Eastern Michigan University community Thursday night regarding a female student who was reportedly the victim of an attempted armed robbery. About an hour later, an update to the Timely Warning was released stating that the female student had recanted her statement.

Visiting lecturer speaks about women in philosophy

By Jordan Phelps · Wednesday, April 9, 2014

One of the county’s leading experts in the philosophy of physics came to Eastern Michigan University on April 7. Dr. Laura Reutshe spoke in Pray-Harrold on what it is like to be a woman in the field.