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Domestic violence education

By Kody Klein · Sunday, April 15, 2012

Hundreds of women go to SafeHouse Center every year to report domestic violence and sexual assault they suffered while in college, according the SafeHouse Executive Director Barbara Niess-May. “We see anywhere between 400 and 500 people a year who were assaulted in college, whether they are in college right now or were assaulted in the past,” Niess-May said.

Another hopeful for chief

By Kody Klein · Sunday, April 15, 2012

The fourth of five candidates for Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Public Safety chief of police was interviewed in a public forum on April 11 in room 302 of the Student Center. Mark Reiss, Chief of Police for Riverside, OH, said he has wanted to be EMU’s chief of police for a long time.

Enhancing Club Halle with new name, new programs for students

By Danielle Willman · Sunday, April 15, 2012

Club Halle will become “Occupy Halle” and be updated with new programs, according to Student Government Director of Student Relations Holly Knick.

EMU's Halle Library's budget cutting getting serious

By Alex Price · Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Halle Library is preparing for another wave of academic cancellations this year, despite growing concerns that the library’s materials collection budget is dangerously low on funding.

EMU takes stand against abuse

By Chelsea Idzior · Wednesday, April 11, 2012

A campus-wide march protesting rape and sexual assault took place Tuesday night as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

First of three public forums on EMU's strategic planning process

By Margaret Leary · Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin introduced the first of three April public forums on EMU’s strategic planning process at 2 p.m.

Heighes interviews for chief of police

By Bryan Alfaro · Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Lt. Robert Heighes interviewed for the chief of police position for Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Public Safety, in a public forum on April 10 in room 350 of the Student Center.

The right to bear arms: Bill challenges campus gun policy

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, April 11, 2012

A bill proposed in the Michigan Senate would challenge Michigan universities’ authority in campus gun policy by revising state law to allow citizens with concealed weapon licenses to carry in these no-carry zones after completing increased licensing requirements.

FTB off the menu for Eastern Michigan

By Matt Dauzy · Sunday, April 8, 2012

“Pink slime” has been off the menu for two years, and its close cousin “finely textured beef” (FTB) will be eliminated from orders as of April 9, according to Larry Gates, director of Dining Services and Executive Chef Tom Murray at Eastern Michigan University.

Strong Hall looking for repair funding

By Danielle Willman · Sunday, April 8, 2012

For nearly two years, Eastern Michigan University has been trying to secure funding from the state government to renovate Strong Hall.

Legendary car exec to speak at Eastern

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, April 8, 2012

Bob Lutz, who has had a 47- year career in the auto industry and is a former vice chairman of General Motors, will speak at an Eastern Michigan University event about his book and experiences in the industry.

Ypsilanti to vote on city taxes

By Cody Sanders · Sunday, April 8, 2012

The city of Ypsilanti will ask voters on May 8 if two proposals to increase the city’s revenue should be implemented.

Former EMU President Fallon receives second chance at another school

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Former President of Eastern Michigan University, John Fallon, was hired as associate vice president of economic development and community engagement at Ball State University at a salary of $146,000.

Income tax affects students, staff at Eastern

By Margaret Leary · Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Ypsilanti Mayor Paul Schreiber gave his State of the City address at the Ypsilanti City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m.

EMU to join Workers' Rights Consortium after many appeals

By Andrew Poure · Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Workers’ rights are at the top of the list of issues for one EMU student organization, and they are taking major steps to ensure the university is up to speed with institutions across the country. Students for an Ethical Participatory Education, or SEPE, a student organization dedicated to ethics and human rights issues, is bringing a global workers’ rights initiative called the Workers Rights Consortium to EMU.

Candidate Pfannes displays his enthusiasm for Police Chief role

By Andrew Poure · Wednesday, April 4, 2012

The second of five candidates for Eastern Michigan University Police Department Chief of Police was interviewed in a public forum at 9:30 a.m.

Walker shares her views on position

By Margaret Leary · Wednesday, April 4, 2012

The first of five candidates for Eastern Michigan University Police Department Chief of Police was interviewed in a public forum at 2 p.m.

Chief of Police position to be filled

By Margaret Leary · Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Eastern Michigan University has moved into the final phases of the process to fill the vacancy created in December by the death of Chief of Police and Executive Director of Public Safety Gregory O’Dell.

Student running in 2012 election

By Kody Klein · Sunday, April 1, 2012

An Eastern Michigan University student is running to be a state representative for Michigan’s 17th District. Brian Hensley will run for office as a Democrat after he graduates from EMU in April with a double major in political science and social studies.

Norfleet, Miller to lead

By Kody Klein · Sunday, April 1, 2012

Matthew Norfleet and Desmond Miller won the election for Eastern Michigan University Student Government president and vice president, as reported Thursday night by Student Government.