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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.

Freshmen reflect on first week of classes

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013

The freshmen at Eastern Michigan University just finished their first week of studies, and said the receptive atmosphere assisted with their transitioning into collegiate scholars.

Parking problems persist

By Mandy Grenier · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013

As Eastern Michigan University welcomes a record number of new students to the 2013-14 school year, concerns over the amount of available parking are once again raised.

Meeting discusses ways to improve Ypsi community

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013

A public meeting regarding the Ypsilanti Master Plan for the city was held on Monday at the Student Center. The event was sponsored by Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government and EMU’s Office of Government & Community Relations.

Blood drive held at Student Center

By Carmen Bojanowski · Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013

The school year has begun, and so has the first blood drive of the year. The American Red Cross was stationed in the Student Center Monday and Tuesday from noon until 5:45 p.m. for students to donate blood.

EMU students reflect on the 9/11 terrorist attacks

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013

Kelsey Knoop, an Eastern Michigan University freshman, said she mostly remembers the confusion.

President addresses the nation

By Dominique Payne · Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013

“Tonight I want to talk to you about Syria, why it matters and where we go from here.”

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

EMU ‘Theatre on Ice’ team— Eastern Michigan University senior in physical and health education Megan Lepkowski, and the Harmony Theatre Company’s Theatre on Ice team, seized the silver medal at the Nation’s Cup, according to an article on EMU’s website.

Online classes enable diverse learning styles

By Dominique Payne and Dana Afana · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

The debate over the merit of online learning has gained momentum in recent years. This is especially the case in Michigan, which has seen a growth to 192 school districts allowing online learning from just 12 in 2009.

Police Blotter

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

Sept. 1 Several minors were found to have consumed alcohol at the Cornell Court Apartment building at 2:29 a.m.

Spam emails plague EMU

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

The act of phishing has been reported campus-wide with more than one victim at Eastern Michigan University.

Syrian-American alumnus weighs in on current conflict

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

The conflict in Syria has been a global debate since the Arab Spring uprising of 2011, and some Eastern Michigan University students said the U.S. should seriously consider its options before taking military action.

Analyzing the News: Handling Michigan’s financial crisis

By James Tatum · Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013

Unfunded pension liabilities have been in the news as of late, as have tales of bankrupted cities and cash-strapped states. The debate has been over which caused the other.

Eastern students come home

By Jess Salisbury · Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013

Over the weekend, students living on campus began moving into the residence halls.

Fajita Fest connects students and organizations

By Mandy Grenier · Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013

This year’s annual Fajita Festival saw record numbers of freshman students connecting with all Eastern Michigan University has to offer.

Detroit largest city to declare bankruptcy

By James Tatum · Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

Stockton, Calif. filed for bankruptcy on June 28, 2012 and San Bernardino, Calif. filed for bankruptcy on July 10, 2012. In neither situation was there any discussion of intervention by Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat, or any consideration of bailouts for the two cities.

Speakers celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

The 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech was remembered and celebrated by Eastern Michigan University students and faculty on campus when they gathered at the statue of the civil rights pioneer on Wednesday, August 28.

EMU’s Veterans Resource Center has been relocated

By Kenneth Bowen | Eastern Echo · Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

The Military and Veterans Resource Center has been relocated from the first floor of McKenny Hall. Student veterans at Eastern Michigan University will now register for benefits and receive assistance at 401 Pierce Hall.

Snow Health Center offering various health services

By Mandy Grenier · Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

The Snow Student Health Center offers a variety of health services to all students enrolled at Eastern Michigan University.