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Hertz offering vehicles accessible to students

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011

A new service to Eastern Michigan University students, faculty and staff since the fall semester, Hertz On-Demand, is gaining positive feedback. The free membership program which allows renters to use either of two environmentally-friendly hybrid vehicles for $8/hr is the first of its kind to EMU’s campus but is gaining interest.

Congressman John Dingell met with the staff at The Corner Health Center on North Huron Street.

Funds to update health center

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011

The Corner Health Center, a provider of medical services to young people ages 12-21, recently received $63,784 in federal grant money. Monday morning, U.S.

Demonstration closes Ypsi street

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011

The left turn lane at Hamilton and Ferris streets in Ypsilanti was closed Tuesday afternoon not as a result of construction or a traffic collision, but for a city-planned demonstration.

EMU finds lucrative vendors

By Joseph Yelick · Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011

The Board of Regents formally accepted the JP Morgan Chase request for proposal for banking services at the Student Center and ATM services around campus last Tuesday.

Police Blotter

By Melissa Jasperse · Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011

Campus: Sept. 21 – A cellular phone was taken at approximately 10 a.m. from Bowen Field House. At 1:09 p.m.

Execution of Troy Davis unfair

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011

Troy Davis was executed at 11:07 p.m. Wednesday for allegedly shooting an off-duty Georgia police officer in 1989.

Faiths discuss violence

By Krystal Elliott · Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Multicultural Affairs teamed with Hillel at EMU, the Holy Trinity Student Parrish and the Muslim Student Association last Wednesday to present “Thou Shall Not: an Interfaith Discussion.” The event sought to answer the question, “Is religion inherently violent?” Heather Neff, an EMU English language and literature professor, moderated the discussion, which was led by six panelists representing the three major Abrahamic faiths: Christianity, Judaism and Islam.

Tags now enforced

By Sarah Snyder · Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011

Fall semester parking hangtags became effective Sept. 13 for all designated campus parking areas. This semester brings new parking regulations including price increases, free parking and shuttle services.

Author gives talk about Jews in baseball

By Alex Diakonis · Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center Auditorium hosted Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times sports columnist Ira Berkow to talk about the documentary entitled “Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story,” for which he wrote the screenplay. According to English professor Marty Schictman, who introduced Berkow at the beginning of the evening with an EMU baseball cap and T-shirt, nearly 200 people, in addition to the entire EMU baseball team attended the speech.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell leaves mark

By Alex Diakonis · Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011

“Don’tAsk, Don’t Tell,” or DADT, officially ended Monday, but it does not disappear without varying sentiments.

Act makes a difference

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced in a conference call yesterday that data illustrating the number of young adults who have health insurance has increased by 3.5 percent — nearly 1 million individuals — compared to a year ago.

Police Blotter

By Melissa Jasperse · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011

Campus: Sept. 16 – At 2:09 a.m., a suspect was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol on Adams and West Cross Streets.

EMUFT contracts formalized

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011

The first-ever contract between Eastern Michigan University and members of the bargaining team with the Federation of Teachers (Local 9102) was voted for ratification 14:15 by the Board of Regent in a regular meeting Tuesday.

Student government appoints seats

By Aimee Frey · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government made a press release on Aug. 22 announcing that positions for the Executive Board have been filled for the school year.

Study abroad expands horizons

By Brent Woo · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011

The Sept. 20th Study Abroad Fair at the Student Center, organized by the Academic Programs Abroad office, showcased the many opportunities available to students at Eastern Michigan University.

Re-opening ceremony held

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011

A re-opening ceremony of Eastern Michigan University’s recently renovated classroom building Pray-Harrold, was held Tuesday morning in the student commons area on the second floor of the building.

Competition offers opportunity

By Spenser Papke · Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011

A big opportunity is coming up for Eastern Michigan University students interested in business. A competition called the Accelerate Michigan Student Idea Competition will take place soon.

Obama's Jobs Act might help election, unemployment rates

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011

In light of our nation’s continued economic strife, President Obama has recently proposed a new stimulus package officially titled the American Jobs Act.

Students and community members gathered in the Student Center Ballroom on Sept. 15 to celebrate the birthday of Eastern Michigan University’s Women’s Resource Center.

EMU Resource Center turns 21

By Britany Cagle · Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011

People of all ages joined together this past Thursday to celebrate the 21st birthday for Eastern Michigan University’s Women’s Resource Center.

Welfare focus of new social work program

By Ellie Ruffino · Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011

Michigan’s accredited schools of social work are working with the state Department of Human Services to come up with a bachelor’s program for degree-holders to specialize in child welfare cases.