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Students give opinions on new gaming consoles

By Cody Sanders · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

On Friday, Sony launched its latest gaming console, the PlayStation 4. Sales were so high over the weekend that Sony’s platform for online gaming and selling game downloads, the PlayStation Network, had network issues due to high traffic on launch day.

Crime Stoppers of Mich. looking for murder leads

By Andrea Lorfel · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

After two murders within the past year in close proximity of Eastern Michigan University, Crime Stoppers of Michigan is urging people to speak up with any information that can lead to the arrests of those responsible for the homicides of EMU students Julia Niswender and Demarius Reed.

Veterans share their stories

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

Student veterans gathered for a meet-and-greet Thursday afternoon at the Student Center and took advantage of the chance to share their stories about drill sergeants, boot camp, deployment, bad chow, bad pay and many other facets of military life.

EMU hires four officers, hopes to increase safety

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

Eastern Michigan University announced Friday it will be adding four more full-time officers to its police department. The new hires will bring the EMU Police Department’s total strength up to 37 people.

Police Blotter

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

Nov. 9 Officers cited a Westview Apartment resident for a noise complaint at 3:09 a.m. An intoxicated subject in the Rynearson Parking Lot fell and hit his head at 5:53 p.m. A student was found unconscious in Wise Hall from a heroin overdose at 7:17 p.m.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

Explore Eastern— High school and transfer students can apply for admission at Eastern Michigan University, free of charge, at the Explore Eastern Open House. The event is on Saturday, Nov. 23 and begins at the Student Center on campus. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BLACK screens documentary ‘Central Park 5’

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

“The purpose of this screening is to highlight Central Park 5 and to give background to the Eastern student community,” Michael Wood, junior and secretary of BLACK said. “Because I’m pretty sure that [they] aren’t aware of the Central Park 5.”

International Experience Forum held on Thursday

By Joielle Hoyle · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

The Department of World Languages and Office of International Initiatives hosted an International Experience Forum at the Student Center on Thursday that discussed the Fulbright Scholarship and other opportunities to study abroad.

Exhibit shows words as art

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

The opening reception of “Non-Text”, was held in the Eastern Michigan University Gallery on Tuesday evening. The exhibit features pieces that use text, typography and handwriting to create visual works of art.

International Week kicks off in Student Center

By Cody Sanders · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

The fair represented EMU Academic Programs Abroad, the Department of World Languages, German Club, Hansori, the Indian Student Organization, the International Students Association, the Latino Student Association, the Japanese Student Association, the Office of International Students, the Saudi Student Association and the Spanish Club.

Panel shares info on international education

By Joielle Hoyle · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

Neil Macknish, Ruozi Li and Daniel Hayes shared information with Eastern Michigan University faculty and students about education in South Korea, Singapore and China at the International Scholars Panel Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

EMU’s Student Government Public Affairs Committee— Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government Public Affairs Committee held an open session at 6 p.m. on Tuesday in room 104 of the Student Center to discuss the matter of offering in-state tuition to undocumented students.

‘The Dish’ blogger speaks on conservatism

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

Sullivan explained that by definition, conservatives adhere to the idea that the government should do what it is supposed to do: regulate by setting and enforcing rules. He implored “less power and more freedom.”

Veterans Day: A time to honor our fighters

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Some of your fellow classmates have used deadly force to eliminate threats on the battlefield. Others have witnessed their friends carried off by stretcher bearers. Students at Eastern Michigan University have shed their blood on foreign soil and lived to tell their tale in public speaking classes and creative writing essays.

Police Blotter

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Nov. 2 Noisy students were found consuming alcohol in Hill Hall at 1:50 a.m. Three pairs of sunglasses and a GPS were reported stolen from an unsecured vehicle in North Campus Lot One at 6:51 p.m. A student in the Dining Commons failed to pay for ice cream at 8:05 p.m. Several students were involved in a physical altercation in Phelps Hall at 9:37 p.m. Two underage subjects were found in possession of alcohol at Village Building C at 10:41 p.m. *Nov.

Faculty honored by Alumni Association

By Cody Sanders · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University Alumni Association held its annual teaching excellence awards Thursday. The recipients of the award this year included William Douglas Baker of the Department of English Language and Literature, Cory D. Emal of the Chemistry Department, James P. Sheerin of the Physics and Astronomy Department, Phil Simmons of the Theatre Arts Department, Diana J. Wong of the College of Business, Management Department, and Nancy Caine Harbour of the College of Technology, Paralegal Studies Department.

Workshop teaches particpants diabetes management

By Joielle Hoyle · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Nicole LaDue, Blue Care Network educator, conducted a diabetes prevention and management workshop Thursday in McKenny Hall, Room 100.

Speaker informs on restraint, seclusion

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Dan Habib’s documentary followed the stories of five special needs students. These students shared their experiences with restraint and seclusion in their respective schools, which left them both physically and psychologically harmed.

Boston bomber could face death penalty

By Kayla Boyd · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Tsarnaev is currently being held at Fort Devens in Ayer, Mass. and a hearing is scheduled for Nov. 12.

Carmen Logie earned her master’s in social work at EMU.

Alumna analyzes women living with HIV

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University alumna Carmen Logie was a guest speaker who offered her analysis about the stigmas associated with HIV. The presentation, called “Intersectionality, discrimination and stigma: On Women living with HIV in Ontario, Canada,” was held on Friday afternoon at the Everett L. Marshall building.