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Prop 4 would create registry to link seniors, disabled with home healthcare workers

By Cherise Floyd · Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012

Eastern Michigan University students had the opportunity Oct. 10 to hear people speak on Proposal 4. The purpose of the proposal is to create a registry that will link seniors and people with disabilities with pre-screened, certified and trained home healthcare workers, as well as provide financial services to patients to manage the cost of in-home care.

Prop 3 would establish higher standard for renewable energy

By Kayla Boyd and Allie Tomason · Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012

Gillian Ream, communications coordinator for the non-profit Michigan Suburbs Alliance organization, and Liz Wozniak, executive director for the non-partisan Michigan League of Conservation Voters, urged Ypsilanti City Council to endorse Proposal 3 Oct. 16.

Collective bargaining on this year’s ballot

By Carlee Broughton · Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012

Michigan residents will be voting whether or not to approve Proposal 2, the so-called Protect Our Jobs amendment, on the Nov. 6 ballot. Proposal 2 would add the right to collectively bargain, for both public and private sector employees, to the state constitution.

Mitt Romney fact checks Joe Biden, criticizes false statements on Libya

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney criticized Vice President Joe Biden for making wrongful statements about the Libyan attacks during the vice presidential debate Oct. 11.

EMU’s college of business ranks as one of country’s best for ninth year

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

The Princeton Review has ranked Eastern Michigan University’s College of Business as one of the best in the country for the ninth year in a row.

News briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

EMU’s engineering program now accredited Eastern Michigan University’s mechanical engineering technology program is now accredited – a move that will increase job prospects for its graduates. The Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission, a part of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, has approved accreditation for the bachelor’s degree in the MET program, which is housed in the College of Technology at EMU. In a press release, Wade Tornquist, interim dean of the College of Technology said, “This accreditation ensures our program has met the rigorous standards necessary to produce graduates who are ready to enter their chosen professions.” EMU’s program provides graduates with a technical foundation that mixes the methods, materials, machinery and other resources found in modern industry.

Second presidential debate shows a more aggressive Obama

By Danielle Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney faced off in a second debate Oct.

Police Blotter

Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

Campus Oct. 8 A verbal argument occurred between sisters at 12:36 a.m. at Hoyt Residence Hall. A backpack was stolen at 9:12 a.m.

Transfer student’s project becomes college help site

By Kayla Boyd · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

Eastern Michigan University junior Nick Schlemper has developed a website to assist EMU students in various areas of college life.

EMU students watch VP debate

By Andrea Lorfel · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center Auditorium was filled with about 20 students Oct. 11 for the first and only vice presidential debate between current Vice President Joe Biden and vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan.

EMU student charged with election fraud

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

An Eastern Michigan University student may face up to 93 days in jail on a misdemeanor charge of election fraud.

EMU discusses Romney reaction to Libya crisis

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

President Barack Obama recently released an ad in Virginia attacking Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s foreign policy and global tour.

Proposal 6 details revealed to students

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

Eastern Michigan University held the Statewide Ballot Informative Forum Oct. 9 in the Halle Library Auditorium to answer students’ questions and give details on the plans and development of Proposal 6, which if passed would require voters to approve any new bridge or tunnel from Michigan to Canada.

Students informed about Proposal 1

By Heidi Guenther · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

Eastern Michigan University students were informed about the pros and cons of Proposal 1, the emergency manager law, at a Student Government event titled “What’s on the Ballot” Oct.

Professor lectures on cultural reasons for vaccinations

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

As part of its ongoing philosophy speaker series, Eastern Michigan University welcomed Oakland University professor Mark Navin Oct.

Future students will say, ‘I am TRUEMU’

By Danielle Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

Eastern Michigan University will host potential freshman and transfer students and their families Saturday, Oct.

Ralls Corp sues Obama for denying wind farms

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

The Chinese firm Ralls Corp is suing President Barack Obama for denying the company permission to construct wind farms.

Workers get new options in tech

By Dana Afana · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin announced their support for new high-tech job training opportunities offered by the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program for workers whose jobs were outsourced due to international trade.

Citizen checkbox nixed from ballot

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

In the upcoming November election, Michigan residents will no longer be required to check a citizenship box on the ballot

EMU makes exceptions for underage drinkers

By Chelsea Idzior · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

Eastern Michigan University has developed a new policy regarding underage drinking in response to a statewide medical amnesty law in effect since June 1 that creates exceptions to Michigan’s Minor in Possession laws. The new law states that a person under 21 years of age who voluntarily seeks medical treatment or accompanies an individual who voluntarily seeks medical treatment for overconsumption of alcohol will be exempt from a violation for the purchase, consumption or possession of alcohol.