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Proposals approved for two new programs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents Educational Policies Committee discussed retention rates and garnered new proposals for a public health major and a master’s program in the field of philosophy on Tuesday at Welch Hall.

39 still missing after mall attack in Kenya

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013

After the Westgate Mall terrorist attack in Nairobi, Kenya, 39 people are still missing on top of the 67 people the Kenyan government reported dead from the attack and four day long siege.

Robbery suspect arrested

By Lisa Swearingen · Monday, Sept. 30, 2013

A suspect has been arrested in the incident concerning an armed robbery that took place off-campus in the city of Ypsilanti near the intersection of Summit and Sheridan Street, which is located one block south of the main campus and Washtenaw Avenue.

Police Blotter

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013

Sept. 21 A minor found acting strangely in Pittman Hall at 1:46 a.m. admitted to smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol. Several minors in Phelps Hall admitted to drinking alcohol at 2:23 a.m.

New trend of "Apple picking" emerging, smartphone theft increasing

By Lorrie Mayzlin · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013

Students across the Eastern Michigan University campus were asked, “Do you know what Apple picking is?” The majority thought it had to do with physically picking apples off of a tree.

Students can take steps to ensure safety

By Mandy Grenier · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University Police Department is the campus’ best source of student safety. But it is also essential that students do their part to insure their own safety and the safety of others at EMU.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013

News Briefs

According to Washtenaw County’s website, “Texting and driving makes you 23 times more likely to be in an accident.”

Washtenaw County promotes ‘It Can Wait’ campaign

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and LaFontaine Automotive Group have teamed up to promote AT&T’s anti-texting and driving campaign, “It Can Wait.” On Sept. 19, they asked Washtenaw County residents to take a pledge at itcanwait.com to refrain from texting and driving.

On Friday, the Eastern Michigan University Advising and Career Development Center hosted an IT job fair in the Student Center. Representatives from 10 different companies set up individual stations in room 310 of the EMU Student Center. Students spoke with each of the representatives in an interview-like format.

Students talk to representatives at job fair

By Dominique Payne · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013

On Friday, the Eastern Michigan University Advising and Career Development Center hosted an IT job fair in the Student Center. Representatives from 10 different companies set up individual stations in room 310 of the EMU Student Center. Students spoke with each of the representatives in an interview-like format.

Stay safe during flu season

By Alli Wroblewski · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013

With the cold and flu season closing in on us – and for a few of us, already here – it might be time for a reminder about those key health tips we learned in grade school. Much like basic algebra and English skills, we forget simple things like singing our ABCs when washing our hands or how to have a solid sleeping pattern.

U.N. passes Syria weapons resolution

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013

The 15 members of the United Nations Security Council voted unanimously on Friday to approve a resolution requiring Syria to eliminate its stockpile of chemical weapons.

Unknown fluid draining into Huron River, originating from EMU campus

By Jess Salisbury · Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013

An unknown liquid was found draining into the Huron River from a pipe originating on Eastern Michigan University’s campus, according to an article published by The Ann Arbor News on MLive.com. Washtenaw County’s HAZMAT and the Environmental Protection Agency have been collecting and testing the white fluid.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013

Staff and Faculty to assemble for Fall Major Fest— The Fall Major Fest event, sponsored by the University Advising and Career Development Center, will be held Monday, Oct.

Willow Run Bomber Plant threatened with demolition

By Leaha Dotson · Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013

The Willow Run Bomber Plant, a historical WWII landmark located just east of the Ypsilanti area, is now being threatened with demolition.

Financial inequality increasing

By Taylor Pinson · Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013

Financial inequality is worsening in the United States, but many people don’t know how bad it is. That’s what professor Paul Leighton told a packed crowd at Tuesday night’s lecture in the Student Center ballroom.

Student senate approves bus resolution, sustainability committee

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013

On Tuesday, Eastern Michigan University’s student senate discussed whether it should support the implementation of a student fee of $0.93 for Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority bus passes, to establish an ad hoc Energy and Sustainability Committee for the 2013-2014 year and to remove a section from the bylaws of student government. All three resolutions passed.

Model U.N. to represent Guatemala, Palestine at Chicago 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 the countries of Palestine and Guatemala.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013

Staff and Faculty to assemble for Fall Major Fest— The Fall Major Fest event, sponsored by the University Advising and Career Development Center, will be held Monday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held in the Student Center ballroom. The event is being held to help students with choosing a major, minor or both.

Bomber Plant is being threatened

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013

The Willow Run Bomber Plant, a historical WWII landmark located just east of the Ypsilanti area, is now being threatened with demolition.

Clean-Up Day to collect waste items at Eastern

By Taylor Pinson · Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013

Washtenaw County’s Solid Waste Program is holding a County Clean-Up Day that will be returning to Eastern Michigan University on Saturday, Oct. 26 in Eastern Michigan University’s Rynearson Stadium parking lot.