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Model UN club to go to conference

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Model United Nations club will be traveling to Chicago in November to attend the American Model United Nations Conference. They will bring two teams to represent Palestine and Guatemala.

EMU Police issues update on off-campus robbery of EMU employee

By Lisa Swearingen · Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013

EMU Police Department has provided an update to a timely warning given on September 23, 2013 about an armed robbery that occurred off-campus in the city of Ypsilanti.

Homecoming pep rally builds high spirits among fans

By Mandy Grenier · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013

The 2013 Eastern Michigan University homecoming pep rally was an opportunity to pump up fans and players, building high spirits for Saturday’s game against the Ball State Cardinals.

Alumni give lectures

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University College of Business hosted a business conference on Thursday with some of its most successful alumni. Each alumnus in attendance gave a series of lectures throughout the day about the lessons they have learned in the business world after leaving EMU.

Police Blotter

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013

Sept. 14 A subject was arrested on Oakwood Street at 3:34 a.m. on EMU bench warrants for failing to appear regarding traffic violations. *Sept.

Best Buddies program starts another year

By Bethany Preston · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013

Roughly 800,000 people worldwide are engaging in a program designed to build friendships in a neurologically diverse climate, and here at Eastern Michigan University, that program is thriving.

Medicaid gives assistance to low-income individuals

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013

College students and other low-income individuals in Michigan could soon be receiving help with healthcare expenses.

Ypsilanti provides tax abatements to businesses

By James Tatum · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013

The National Bureau of Economic Research announced a nascent recession in the United States in 2007, and then cited its end in 2009. There has since, however, been an economic malaise, with the national unemployment rate at 7.3 percent and state unemployment rate at 8.8 percent.

Board of Trustees discusses its finances

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Foundation Board of Trustees discussed business and finance agendas, intercollegiate athletics and other EMU-related issues in the Grand Ballroom of the Student Center on Friday.

Ypsilanti Master Plan

By James Tatum · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013

Last Monday, on campus Teresa Gillotti, the city planner of Ypsilanti, presented a draft of the city’s Master Plan to a room of 20. (A very lackluster turnout when you consider the 18,914 stakeholders who attend the school.)

Ypsilanti City Council approves assessment fee

By Taylor Pinson · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

Living in Ypsilanti just got a little pricier.

Nuclear energy is a safe, cheap and clean alternative source of energy.

That’s what members of Clean Energy America, a nuclear energy advocacy group, came to Eastern Michigan University on Tuesday to say.

Clean Energy America endorses nuclear energy

By Taylor Pinson · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

Nuclear energy is a safe, cheap and clean alternative source of energy. That’s what members of Clean Energy America, a nuclear energy advocacy group, came to Eastern Michigan University on Tuesday to say.

Student veterans of Eastern Michigan University are invited to help each other find balance among school, life and work during weekly group meetings. The Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting the open discussions at 3 p.m. every Wednesday in the Military and Veterans Resource Center at 401 Pierce Hall.

Weekly meetings for veterans in Pierce Hall

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

Student veterans of Eastern Michigan University are invited to help each other find balance among school, life and work during weekly group meetings. The Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting the open discussions at 3 p.m. every Wednesday in the Military and Veterans Resource Center at 401 Pierce Hall.

New iPhone 5S instills different feelings in students

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

On Sept. 9, Apple announced the arrival of the much-anticipated follow up to their popular smartphone. The iPhone 5S and its cheaper, more colorful little brother, the 5C will be released for sale on Friday.

Student Body President Desmond Miller (Center) and Vice President Nino Monea (Right) pose for a picture while former Student Body President R. Matthew Norfleet (Left) looks on.

Student Body President promotes togetherness

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Body President, Desmond Miller, gave a speech on Tuesday in the Student Center to address many initiatives, including family restrooms and renovations to facilities, that the SGA wishes to see come to fruition during the fall semester.

On Tuesday in front of Pray-Harrold, Students for Life raised awareness on campus regarding Planned Parenthood and educated Eastern Michigan University women on the multiple options for dealing with an unplanned pregnancy.

Students for Life informs about Planned Parenthood

By Mandy Grenier · Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

On Tuesday in front of Pray-Harrold, Students for Life raised awareness on campus regarding Planned Parenthood and educated Eastern Michigan University women on the multiple options for dealing with an unplanned pregnancy.

Pastor arrested with 2,998 kerosene-soaked Qu’rans

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013

Terry Jones, the controversial Floridian pastor, was arrested on Wednesday.

Police Blotter

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013

Sept. 7 A subject was found trespassing at Buell Residence Hall at 5:01 a.m.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013

Alumnus achieves national science teaching award— Eastern Michigan University alumnus and fifth-grade science teacher, Gary Koppelman, received the 2013 Shell Science Teaching Award at a banquet in April of this year. The awards were provided by the Shell Oil Company and the National Science Teachers Association.

Putin addresses Syria conflict in New York Times

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013

Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, took center-stage in the continuing conflict with Syria with an opinion editorial in The New York Times on Thursday. He sought to “speak directly to the American people” and plead for a stop to the United States’ military pressure on Syria.