News - The Eastern Echo

EMU Chief of Police Greg O'Dell remembered

By Margaret Leary · Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011

The spirit of Greg O’Dell, the Eastern Michigan University Chief of Police who died last Friday, permeated the atmosphere as hundreds gathered in Pease Auditorium today to mourn his death.

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.

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.

New defense bill unsettles many

By Andrea Lorfel · Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 is a bill said to strip Americans of their basic constitutional rights.

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.

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.

Club Halle kickoff fails

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

In case you missed it, and it’s quite likely you did, Club Halle’s Kickoff was this past Thursday.

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.

Students compete in pitch competition

By Ashley Hutcherson · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Entrepreneurship had its first elevator pitch competition on Friday.

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.

Locals discuss liquor sales permit

By Bryan Alfaro · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

Ypsilanti business owner Paul Ajlouny of Eagles Market, 501 W. Cross St., said purchasing a permit from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission to sell alcohol before noon on Sundays was an easy decision for him. “Demand, simple as that,” he said.

HIV testing at EMU changes location

By Lauren Hendrick · Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011

Eric Ward, a health education coordinator at Eastern Michigan University’s Wellness Center, spoke at the student government meeting Tuesday night, explaining the philosophy behind EMU’s free HIV testing.

Analysis: Robin Hood tax

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011

Beloved fictional character Robin Hood has seen a recent cultural revival, but not in the form of another Hollywood attempt to make money by retelling his story. Protestors internationally have been shouting his name as the moniker for a controversial new tax proposal that is gaining momentum.

Debate could bring new videotaping policy

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011

Eastern Michigan University had favorable reactions to a policy the University of Missouri began mulling over mid-November, indicating approval to begin requiring students to obtain written permission from professors before videotaping classroom lectures. As it stands, EMU is close behind UM in the way of making changes.

SOS expands online services

By Chelsea Idzior · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced Oct. 19 a new online service —ExpressSOS.com. Since its release, the no-wait, online expansion of the Secretary of State has provided customer convenience as well as enabling employees to better serve visitors at the local branch offices.

Pothole problems plague Ypsilanti

By Erica Brown · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

Residents in Ypsilanti are spending more money on maintaining their vehicles due to major potholes and the city’s budget for road maintenance. According to Mayor Paul Schreiber in a letter addressed to the residents of Ypsilanti, the city is at a fiscal crossroad and must replace lost tax revenues to survive.

Ypsi solar talks solar power use

By Michael Sanders · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

Solar Ypsi founder Dave Strenski spoke about his vision for expanding the usage of solar power and ways for the state of Michigan to regenerate the economy by switching over from coal and natural gas.

Police Blotter

By Melissa Jasperse · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

Campus: Dec. 1 – At 12:11 a.m. a flyer was found burnt on a wall in Best Hall. Information was found that indicated credit card fraud at approximately 12:30 p.m.

EMU fees went up, will go up

By James Simakas · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

The school year opened with across-the-board hikes on most fees across campus as state funding for Eastern Michigan University dwindles. For the average undergrad taking 30 credits a year this means a $306 annual increase in tuition and mandatory fees – about $10.20 more per credit hour.

Police Blotter

By Melissa Jasperse · Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011

Campus: Nov. 23 – A laptop was stolen from the Dining Commons. Nov. 24 – A gate arm was found broken at approximately 6:30 p.m.