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Movie explores life of Muslim-American footballers

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013

The Muslim Journeys fall program hosted a screening of the documentary “Fordson: Faith, Fasting, Football and the American Dream” on Wednesday night. The film follows the 2009 Fordson High School football season while displaying the struggle Muslim Arab-Americans face in post-September 11 society.

Pastor's preaching causes stir around campus

By Mandy Grenier · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013

A traveling minister known only as Pastor Don Williams and his companions began preaching to students last Wednesday near the Student Center and stirring up controversy among groups on campus.

Explosion rocks apartment above Jimmy John's

By Kenneth Bowen and Al Willman · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013

An explosion rocked an apartment above Jimmy John’s, at 537 W. Cross St., early Sunday morning.

Update on case involving the death of student-athlete Demarius Reed

By Al Willman · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013

In an e-mail to Eastern Michigan University students and employees Saturday, the university stated that detectives with the Ypsilanti Police Department investigating the death of EMU student-athlete Demarius Reed were looking for further information regarding his death.

EMU student athlete found dead

By Al Willman , Eugene Evans , Dana Afana , Drew Saunders and Derrick Vergolini · Friday, Oct. 18, 2013

Eastern Michigan University student athlete Demarius Reed was found dead today at 7:15 a.m. at the University Green apartment complex, located at 700 block of West Clark Road. The investigation is being treated as a homicide.

Student Center is 4th

By Mandy Grenier · Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center was recently named 4th in the 25 most amazing campus student unions by Best College Reviews.

State standards to take effect

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013

Common Core State Standards will soon be in classrooms across Michigan, and some of tomorrow’s educators studying at Eastern Michigan University shared their thoughts and concerns about the topic.

Fall Major Fest assists students

By Mandy Grenier · Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013

The Fall Major Fest was an opportunity for students to expand, investigate and explore the diverse range of learning opportunities offered at Eastern Michigan University.

‘Anne Frank Remembered’ screening

By Cody Sanders · Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013

On Tuesday, Eastern Michigan University held a screening of the Academy Award-winning documentary “Anne Frank Remembered.”

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013

Physician assistant program at EMU— The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant program has met the standards to begin training pupils in the field at Eastern Michigan University.

Campus Life welcomes famed author

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013

Eastern Michigan University Campus Life welcomed famed historical biography author Jon Meacham on Tuesday night. Meacham gave a lecture about the subject of his most recent book, “Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power,” which was named one of the best books of the year by The New York Times. After the lecture, Meacham opened the floor for questions and stayed for a book signing.

Flu season is here: Get your vaccination

By Taylor Pinson · Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013

Flu season is here and Eastern Michigan University’s health officials are urging students to get a flu shot as early as possible.

Fall Major Fest assists students

By Mandy Grenier · Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013

The Fall Major Fest was an opportunity for students to expand, investigate and explore the diverse range of learning opportunities offered at Eastern Michigan University.

Fight erupts after EMU fashion show

By Mandy Grenier · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013

A fight resulted in the arrests of two people by Eastern Michigan University police as guests and participants of the Fashionality runway show began to exit the Student Center.

EMU ranks top 100 for LGBT pride

By Cody Sanders · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013

Campus Pride, an organization dedicated to fostering LGBT-inclusive college campuses in the U.S., ranks Eastern Michigan University in the top 100 as one of the most LGBT inclusive schools in the country.

Police Blotter

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013

Sept. 5 A student reported a laptop was stolen from Village Building B at 10:06 p.m. The odor of marijuana was reported in Pittman Hall at 10:29 p.m.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013

South Korean Student Spotlight— Eastern Michigan University international student, Sanguen Lee, a double-major in the College of Business at EMU, is just one of many South Korean pupils on campus to immerse themselves in American culture and excel at the college.

Muslim Journeys highlights hardships

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013

“Growing Up Muslim in Bombay” is an equal parts autobiography and poem book written by Saleem Peeradina. Peeradina teaches at Siena Heights University in Adrian, a school that he described as being “strategically isolated.”

Autism Collaborative Center hosts Autism Spectrum Disorders 101 lecture

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013

The Autism Collaborative Center hosted their Autism Spectrum Disorders 101 lecture on Saturday. The event was designed to inform volunteers by providing a big-picture look at autism spectrum disorders, as well as familiarizing them with the center.

Aging studies program hosts fall lecture

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s aging studies program hosted their annual fall lecture on Wednesday. They welcomed Dr. Donna Algase, the associate dean of research and evaluation at the University of Toledo, as their guest lecturer. Algase has dedicated her career to dementia-related studies, concentrating specifically on wandering behavior in dementia patients.