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Police Blotter

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Campus: Oct. 25 –Two subjects were found in possession of narcotic paraphernalia at 11:19 a.m. on Pearl Street.


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Survey findings depressing

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Those who voluntarily represented Eastern Michigan University in a recent, anonymous survey surpassed the average number of college students who have admittedly felt symptoms of depression at least once in their lives.



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Troops coming home

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Last Friday, President Obama announced the rest of the 39,000 American troops in Iraq will be home by the holidays.


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Veteran shares story

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Mike Ferner, executive director of Veterans for Peace and author of “Inside the Red Zone: A Veteran for Peace Reports from Iraq” will speak at “Voices for Peace from Afghanistan” at Eastern Michigan University.


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Movie hopes to open eyes

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“The Indian Schools — A Survivor’s Story,” a documentary created in part by Eastern Michigan University professor Kay McGowan, will reveal the truths of Native American boarding schools at an upcoming screening.


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Senator Levin visits EMU to discuss the deficit

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Senator Carl Levin visited Eastern Michigan University’s campus Monday morning to speak to an Analysis and Change of Social Welfare Policy class. Levin has been serving in the Senate since 1978 and is Michigan’s senior United States Senator.


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Police Blotter

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Campus: Oct. 23 –Two subjects were arrested and lodged on warrants for failing to appear. The subjects were found at approximately 6 p.m.


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High school students GEAR UP

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A group of approximately 50 seniors from River Rouge High School will be visiting Eastern Michigan University Thursday with help from the Holman Success Center’s GEAR UP program: Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs.



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Hispanic heritage month ends with salsa fundraiser

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With dance instruction by Eastern Michigan University professor Suzanne Zelnik-Geldys and live music by local artist Ozzie Rivera and his band, the Orquestra La Inspiracion, Friday evening’s Salsa Night was the culmination of Hispanic Heritage Month.


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Bill would protect state's LGBTQ community

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On the heels of proposed bill HB 5039, which would ban state agencies and local governments from protecting the rights of LGBTQ citizens, a group called Unity Michigan has begun the “Don’t change yourself.


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Police Blotter

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Campus: Oct. 19 –A hangtag was stolen from an unsecured vehicle between 5 and 9 p.m. in the Oakwood Lot.



Ex-White House writer talks politics of journalism

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Sheryl Stolberg provided her audience with insight into the world of politics and journalism with stories of her endeavors as White House correspondent for The New York Times at a talk in Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center Auditorium last Wednesday.


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EMU budget falls $4.6M short

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Eastern Michigan University’s budget crisis isn’t losing momentum; the shortfall is up to $4.6 million — $2.9 million more than what was announced at last month’s Board of Regents meeting.


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Police Blotter

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Campus: Oct. 16 – Merchandise was stolen from a vehicle at 7:10 a.m. in the Plan Street Lot. Oct.


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Classrooms see more technology

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The Faculty Development Center, Eastern Michigan University’s high-tech learning hub, and eFellows, a widely sponsored initiative, are gaining successful results as far as technology goes in classrooms.


EMU Aviation expands to Lansing

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Eastern Michigan University’s aviation program is spreading its wings farther than before as its aviation partner, the EMU Eagle Flight Center, expands its flight-training program to the Lansing community.