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Be aware of human trafficking

By Chelsea Idzior · Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012

On Monday, Jan. 9, the Women’s Resource Center kicked off Human Trafficking Awareness Month with an informative panel on the issue. Reverend Bonita Laudeman, Danielle Hodgson and Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations, Cara Rose, made up the panelists who discussed the dangers of human trafficking and what can be done to stop it.

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Police Blotter

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012

Campus: Jan. 6 – Intoxicated individuals entered a vehicle without permission at 3:34 a.m. outside of Best Residence Hall.

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New bus routes encourage student ridership

By Margaret Leary · Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012

[Part 1 of this series described EMU’s two major public transportation efforts: free shuttle bus service that EMU buys from the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA), and subsidized monthly passes for AATA’s regular routes.

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MLK day protestors challenge Public Act 4

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012

A group of Michigan citizens from around the state plan to commemorate MLK Day by marching from Parker Mill Park to Governor Snyder’s mansion in Superior Township in protest of Public Act 4.

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Police Blotter

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012

Campus: Jan. 5 – A home invasion in Westview Apartments that was reported on Nov. 5 has been determined by the Department of Public Safety to have not been a random incident.

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EMU bus efforts continue

By Margaret Leary · Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012

The need for more parking is a frequent demand in automobile-dependent Southeast Michigan. Last year, newly elected Student Government President Jelani McGadney and Vice President Jeffrey Chicoine took a fresh approach to this demand: to offer EMU students, faculty and staff the chance to buy a discounted Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA) bus pass.

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Online privacy concerns raised

By Bryan Alfaro · Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011

Internet user privacy concerns are back in U.S. court again; the civil case revolves around little known tracking methods being used to gather users’ browsing histories, without their knowledge or consent, and potentially affects every Internet user. The lawsuit alleges KISSmetrics, a California based website analytics company, violated the 1986 Electronic Communications Privacy Act, by intentionally exploiting user software to bypass browser security settings, with the intent of intercepting and disclosing user information. The class action lawsuit filed by the KamberLaw firm, in the U.S.

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Insight granted into EMU budget

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

At the Sept. 20 Board of Regents meeting, Eastern Michigan University’s Chief Financial Officer John Lumm reported that the university was suffering from a $4.6 million deficit and recently, he sat down with The Eastern Echo to provide further insight into EMU’s budget.

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Concern for next year's contracts

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

Early this semester the tenure track faculty at Central Michigan University went on strike. This came after months of unsuccessful negotiations with the university to draft a new contract.

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2011 is just part of the big picture

By Neil Weinberg · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

A lot happened this year. A gunman in Tucson, an act of God in the Pacific Rim, a single moment of defiance in Tunisia sparked a region wide uprising. A legend of innovation died, a legacy in Penn State College crumbled, political battles raged. An out-of-control actor started “winning,” a pair of 20-somethings tied the knot across the pond and a mastermind of terror met his maker. So much happened in 2011, yet oftentimes it felt like very little.

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Rec center to benefit county

By Margaret Leary · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

The long-empty 38-acre Water Street site on Michigan Avenue just east of central Ypsilanti might become the site of a public recreation center if the Ypsilanti City Council takes up a proposal from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Department.

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Drive for Food Gatherers

By Krystal Elliott · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

Crown House of Gifts, located in Ann Arbor’s Traver Village shopping center, will be hosting a food drive from Monday to Friday.

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"Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse team recognized at Board of Regents meeting" - Caleb Henderson

"EMU's University Park pond serves as home for dozens of koi, even during winter" - Israel Shriki

"Shakespeare in the Arb brings 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' to life this summer" - Allie Beecher

"EMU’s online vendor change & 6 things to know about textbooks before fall 2025" - Israel Shriki

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