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Police Blotter

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014

Jan. 28 A female student reported compromising pictures of her posted on Instagram by a male friend at 11:07 a.m. The male friend is not a student, and this investigation is ongoing.

Congressman John Dingell, D-Ann Arbor (center), Representative Jeff Irwin (second from left) and Representative Adam Zemke (second from right), both D-Ann Arbor, meet with employees of Zingerman’s Deli and the media on Friday to discuss a proposed increase to the minimum wage.

Congressman, state representatives meet to discuss proposed minimum wage increase

By Al Willman · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014

Minimum wage has been an ongoing issue for years, with many employees in the food service and other industries, as well as college students, including those at Eastern Michigan University, facing a struggle just to make ends meet. Friday, that conversation moved to Ann Arbor.

Center for Entrepreneurship holds Entrepreneurship Conference

By Joielle Hoyle · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014

The Eastern Michigan University Center for Entrepreneurship will present the Sesi Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference on Feb. 14 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Student Center.

Financial planner gives lecture on budgeting smartly

By Dilann Yasin · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014

Garry Salach, a certified financial planner, gave a lecture Friday about how to smartly budget and spend money as students and as adults.

Safety Week at EMU

By Nora Naughton · Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014

In light of the recent wave of violent crimes on and surrounding Eastern Michigan University’s campus, Student Government has deemed the first week of February Safety Week.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014

Community ecology lecture— Emily Grman from Michigan State University will be presenting a lecture entitled, “Community Ecology in a Changing Environment.”

Police Blotter

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014

Jan. 24 Books were stolen from a donation box outside the university bookstore between 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. by a non-student subject. The subject attempted to sell the books back to the university bookstore unsuccessfully and then successfully sold the books to another bookstore. Police were able to identify the thief by reviewing security footage and charge him with theft.

Preliminary hearing postponed for two men accused of killing EMU football player

By Lisa Swearingen and Dana Afana · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014

The preliminary hearing for Kristopher Pratt, 20 and Ed Thomas, 20, two men accused of killing Eastern Michigan University football player Demarius Reed was scheduled for today, Wednesday Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. in the 14A-1 District Court in Pittsfield Township.

‘Don’t Blame It’ to teach responsible drinking

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government is sponsoring an event titled “Don’t Blame It On the Alcohol” at the Student Center on Feb. 4 in room 310A at 7 p.m.

Program encourages girls to pursue math, science

By Joielle Hoyle · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014

On April 25, 2014 Eastern Michigan University will host a day-long conference for middle school and high school girls looking to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics called Digital Divas.

Multiple school closings give semester rocky start

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014

Tuesday marked Eastern Michigan University’s third university shutdown due to extreme cold this year. Students and professors agree that these “cold days” have made for a rocky start to the semester.

Obama talks minimum wage, energy solutions

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014

President Barack Obama gave his fifth State of the Union address Tuesday night, calling for 2014 to be a year of action.

BREAKING: No classes on Tuesday

By Jess J. Salisbury · Monday, Jan. 27, 2014

Eastern Michigan University announced via email and text alert that all classes are cancelled for Tuesday, Jan.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014

Explore Eastern— Eastern Michigan University’s Explore Eastern Open House will take take on March 8 from 10 a.m.

Police Blotter

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014

Jan. 21 A student was caught using fake parking hangtags in the Bowman Lot at 9:32 a.m. The student’s car was towed, and he will face further consequences under the Student Code of Conduct. A student who left items in a locker at the Rec/IM on Nov.

Event informs on opportunities to study abroad

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s 2014 Study Abroad Fair gave students the opportunity to browse the various destinations they can visit to learn about different cultures and study for the credit course that is offered.

Internship Fair allows students to meet employers

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s 2014 Internship Fair, held on Wednesday, Jan. 22 in the Student Center Ballroom, provided students the opportunity to meet with potential employers who offered paid and nonpaid internships.

Students meet, discuss fracking

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014

The ad-hoc student government committee on energy and sustainability held a meeting Thursday to discuss hydraulic fracturing, better known as fracking.

Housing fair to be held Feb. 6 in Student Center

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014

This year, Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government Association is hosting a housing fair to allow to students a chance to browse off-campus and on-campus living quarters while asking questions about the safety and other regulations provided by the residences.

Marty Raymond, a professor at the School of Nursing at Eastern Michigan University, discussed the connection between poverty and health on Tuesday for the Honors College’s star lecture series on poverty.

Professor explains link between poverty, health

By Dilann Yasin · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014

Marty Raymond, a professor at the School of Nursing at Eastern Michigan University, discussed the connection between poverty and health on Tuesday for the Honors College’s star lecture series on poverty.