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Student Senate keeps president position open

By Josh Coudret · Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

The Eastern Michigan Student Senate narrowly voted against a resolution that would make students who are not in Student Government ineligible to run for the position of student body president or student body vice president.

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Keeping tabs on energy use

By Krista Gjestland · Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

Starting with December 2010, the Physical Plant is posting individual energy usage reports for buildings at Eastern Michigan University.

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Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

Local: Feb.18- A home invasion occurred at 10 a.m. in the 2000 block of Brooktree Court. The suspect kicked open the front door to gain entry.

Ken Hillis, above, is an employee at Ypsi-Arbor Lanes on Washtenaw Avenue. “It’s sad,” he said. “This place, with investment and care, could become a great center in Ypsi as it has been.” Ypsi-Abor Lanes will close in May.

Ypsi-Arbor bowling alley to close

By Alicia Pilmore · Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011

Due to recent financial hardships, Ypsi-Arbor Lanes bowling alley, located on Washtenaw Avenue, will close its doors for good May 1 after being open for 40 years.

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Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011

Campus: Feb.16- A minor in possession of alcohol was cited at 4:48 a.m. and sent to the hospital. Items were taken from an unattended backpack at the Convocation Center at 6:07 p.m. Feb.

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Obama's fiscal ideas concern students

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

After President Barack Obama unveiled his $3.7 trillion Fiscal Year 2012 budget Monday, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan discussed how education will be affected in a call with reporters. A large portion of the budget — $77.4 billion — will be allocated to education, Duncan said. “The president revealed a budget plan that makes deep cuts,” Duncan said. Duncan said his department has seen a “historic” increase in demand for Pell Grants over the last two years, and the program is facing a $20 billion deficit by the end of 2012.

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Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

Campus: Feb.12- Subjects were issued trespass citations at 3:17 p.m. after they were caught trying to enter Phelps Hall.

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EMU discusses Obama presidency

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011

A panel of experts examined President Barack Obama’s performance thus far in a discussion entitled, “The Obama Legacy: A Critical Assessment,” last Wednesday in the Student Center Ballroom.

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Ward counseling case moves to higher court

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011

The American Civil Liberties Union in collaboration with the ACLU of Michigan, filed a court brief Friday supporting Eastern Michigan’s right to remove Julea Ward, a former graduate student, from its counseling program because she refused to counsel a homosexual client.

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Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011

Sept.24 —A subject was found intoxicated near Buell Hall’s parking meters and was transported by the Huron Valley ambulance to the hospital at 2:35 a.m. An underage subject was cited for minor in possession in Best Hall at 12:59 a.m. Sept.

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Firing upheld by appeals committee

By Josh Coudret · Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011

Former Director of Political Action Sabrina Ford’s firing from the Student Government Executive Board was upheld at a Judicial Committee of Appeals Tuesday night following a Student Senate meeting.

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Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011

Campus: Feb. 5- At 3:59 a.m., an intoxicated minor found in Sellers Hall was cited and transported to the hospital for treatment.

Talks with President Susan Martin invite students to take a more active role in understanding their university.

Martin answers budget queries

By Michael Sanders · Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011

Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin discussed an overview of current initiatives and answered questions from students and faculty members during the “Conversations with the President” dialog Tuesday afternoon. This dialog was one of four that has taken place since Feb.

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'Green' conference at EMU on Friday

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011

In an effort to aid aspiring business owners, while focusing on green innovations, the Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization will be hosting the Sesi Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference this Friday at Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center.

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Student Senate opposes House Bill restricting Bridge Cards

By Josh Coudret · Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University Student Senate resolved to oppose Michigan House Bill No. 4165, which aims to restrict certain college students from receiving government food assistance, and appointed a new Election Commissioner at a meeting Tuesday.

Latest Podcast

Welcome back to Winging It, the Eastern Echo's arts and entertainment podcast.

This episode, Caroline Buxton sits down with Tessa Hanrath to talk about "June on the Moon," EMU Theatre's upcoming interactive sensory production.

For more information on performance dates and ticketing, check out EMU Theatre's website at: https://emich.ludus.com/index....

Host: Caroline Buxton

Director: Anthony Thatxton

Editor: Gray Connor

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