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Police blotter

By Taylor Pinson · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

Jan. 27 A subject was cited for disturbing the peace in the Dining Commons at 1:30 p.m.

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News update

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

Follow-up information relative to the Feb. 7 Eastern Echo article “Resolution to impeach Norfleet withdrawn” will be forthcoming.

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ACLU wants judge to toss right-to-work

By Anthony Taylor · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

The American Civil Liberties Union, along with several other labor coalitions, asked a judge to eliminate the recently passed right-to-work law, which is set to take effect March 27.

A 15-person study abroad group from the University of Applied Sciences in Kehl, Germany visited EMU Thursday. The group was given a tour, attended a lecture and went to dinner.

German students visit EMU

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Political Science Department and President Susan Martin welcomed a 15-person study abroad group from the University of Applied Sciences in Kehl, Germany, Thursday.

DTE Account Manager Tim Miller presents to Ypsilanti City Council Tuesday.

Ypsi to play role in DTE programs

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

The City of Ypsilanti will be the first city to participate in two DTE Energy programs that will potentially save the city $23,000 annually in streetlight energy costs.

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Education key to IT success

By Dana Sanchez · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

One of the ways Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder plans to improve Michigan’s government and economy is through information technology innovations, and that job—improving Michigan’s IT department—falls into the hands of its Chief Information Officer, David Behen, who holds a seat on Snyder’s cabinet.

EMU President Susan Martin and Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Kim Schatzel

Schatzel appointed to three-year term on board of directors

By Bryan Alfaro · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Kim Schatzel has been appointed to a three-year term on the board of directors for the Health Alliance Plan of Michigan by the Henry Ford Health System’s board of trustees.

The State of the Student Body Address will take place Monday in Ballroom B of the Student Center from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Norfleet to update students

By Bryan Alfaro · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University Student Body President Matthew Norfleet will be giving the State of the Student Body Address Monday, Feb. 11 in Ballroom B of the Student Center from 5:30-6:30 p.m., during which he will be discussing Student Government’s priorities, initiatives and achievements for the 2012-13 academic year.

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Correction

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

In the Feb. 4 edition of The Eastern Echo, the article “Troy investment firm will climb stairs to fight cancer” incorrectly said the event date is March 5, when the actual date is March 3.

Norfleet to address students

By Bryan Alfaro · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

Eastern Michigan University Student Body President Matthew Norfleet will be giving the State of the Student Body Address on Monday in Ballroom B of the Student Center from 5:30-6:30 p.m., during which he will discuss Student Government’s priorities, initiatives and achievements for the 2012-13 academic year.

Resolution to impeach Norfleet withdrawn

By Bryan Alfaro · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

Eastern Michigan University Student Government Speaker of the Senate, Leo Cartier, brought a resolution to the Senate floor Jan. 29 calling for the impeachment of Student Body President Matthew Norfleet.

Julia Niswender poses with her twin sister, Jennifer.

Niswender death confirmed as homicide

By Bryan Alfaro · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

The Washtenaw County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Jan. 29 the death of Eastern Michigan University student Julia Niswender was a homicide, but the nearly seven-week wait for the toxicology results yielded no conclusive information, the Ypsilanti Police Department said.

News briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013

Student lab assistants Students at Eastern Michigan University have been given the chance to work side-by-side with their professors on various research projects throughout the years.

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