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Detroit bankruptcy would be largest

By James Tatum · Sunday, March 17, 2013

Chapter 9, or municipal bankruptcy, is the fate that awaits Michigan’s most populous city if Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s efforts to restructure the city fail.

EMU Catholics discuss excitement for Pope Francis

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, March 17, 2013

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 76, of Argentina was elected March 13 as the next pope. He is the first Latin American and the first Jesuit to obtain the position.

Current Vice President Desmond Miller (left) and Antonino Monea are running.

Student Government debates Wednesday

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, March 17, 2013

With Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government elections fast approaching, the candidates have been eager to share their platform initiatives.

Judge Tingling withdraws large soda ban in New York

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, March 13, 2013

This month, New York State Supreme Court Judge Milton Tingling overturned the law that banned the sale of large drinks in New York.

Eastern Michigan University Student Government Speaker of the Senate, Leo Cartier (left), introduced a resolution to the Senate to impeach Student Body President Matthew Norfleet (right) Jan. 29, and less than a week later Cartier withdrew the resolution.

Details of Norfleet impeachment scarce

By Bryan Alfaro · Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Eastern Michigan University Student Government Speaker of the Senate, Leo Cartier, introduced a resolution to the Senate to impeach Student Body President Matthew Norfleet Jan. 29, and less than a week later Cartier withdrew the resolution.

Detroit financial crisis similar to NY

By James Tatum · Wednesday, March 13, 2013

In 1975, New York City suffered a financial crisis similar to the one Detroit is in now, and city leaders found themselves under the auspices of a state authority. An inordinate amount of municipal debt left the city unable to fund basic services and default appeared imminent.

Facebook uses ‘likes’ to get info

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Research from the University of Cambridge suggests that the pages people “like” on Facebook can be used to determine their race, intelligence, emotional stability, religion, sexual orientation and political views.

EMU junior Heidi McKercher attended the study abroad trip to Florence and Rome, Italy.

EMU students spend winter break abroad

By Sommer Sanders · Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Eastern Michigan University students had the opportunity to participate in study abroad programs this winter, from March 1 through winter break.

Medical marijuana restrictions increase

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, March 13, 2013

New legislation has made Ypsilanti’s medical marijuana dispensaries wary. “Basically, patient to patient sales are now illegal, and caregivers are only able to distribute medicine to their five registered patients,” said Katie Johnson, manager at the local medical marijuana dispensary Sticky Ypsi, located at 1090 N. Huron River Drive.

Police blotter

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, March 10, 2013

March 7 A subject was lodged for an EMU failure to appear warrant at 4:01 a.m. A domestic dispute occurred between two subjects on Pearl Street at 4:48 p.m.

US job growth beats expectations

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, March 10, 2013

The American economy is getting stronger, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported March 8.

Venezuelan President Chavez dies of cancer

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, March 10, 2013

Hugo Chavez, the socialist president of Venezuela, died Tuesday after losing a battle with cancer. Chavez was first elected in 1998 and has been in power for 14 years.

EMU, Ypsi area offer HIV, STI testing for students

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, March 10, 2013

One in four college students have a sexually transmitted infection and 19 million new STIs are reported each year, with close to half appearing among 15- to 24-year-olds, according to EliteDaily.com.

Adidas denies responsibility for severance pay

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, March 10, 2013

Representatives from Adidas said the company was not legally responsible to pay former workers of the closed down PT Kizone factory in Indonesia, when Adidas representatives addressed an audience Tuesday in Eastern Michigan University’s Welch Hall.

Obama signs act for women

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, March 10, 2013

President Barack Obama signed the Violence Against Women Act back into law Thursday.

EMU student charged with alleged domestic violence for choking ex-girlfriend

By Lisa Swearingen · Friday, March 1, 2013

A man accused of choking his ex-girlfriend in a stairwell at Eastern Michigan University on Wednesday was taken into custody by police and will be charged with domestic violence.

Sleep deprivation unhealthy, affects more than 700 genes

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

Researchers from the United Kingdom have discovered that sleep deprivation results in the alteration of genes in those who get less than six hours of sleep a night, the BBC reported.

Andrew Walla works to help students with taxes.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance helps students

By Taylor Pinson · Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

Eastern Michigan University students can receive help filing their taxes with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at five events scheduled over the next two months.

China denies cyber hacking

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

According to Mandiant, a company focused on intense cybersecurity of major companies, about 140 American companies and other global organizations have been hacked into by Chinese hackers.

Ypsi streetlight upgrade

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

The cost per city parcel for the scheduled conversion of 260 mercury vapor streetlights to LED along the East Michigan Avenue and Ecorse area was discussed at a special Ypsilanti City Council work session Tuesday night.