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Justice Kelly gives students 'The View'

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

Michigan Supreme Court Justice Marilyn Kelly was the first to offer her perspective at the monthly lecture series, “The View from the Bench.” The native Detroiter spoke to Eastern Michigan University students Monday afternoon in Halle Library about the critical function of State Supreme Courts in the American legal system.

Regents OK an increase in scholarships

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

After an unanimous vote by the Board of Regents, Eastern Michigan University got the green light to increase its amount in scholarships available to students next year.

Occupy Lansing: As all types of people decry government

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011

This past Saturday, Lansing was officially “occupied.” Hundreds of concerned Michigan citizens gathered on the steps of the capital to protest the corruption they see in the United States government.

Occupy Lansing: Crowd of 300 takes stand in State Capitol

By Kaylee Lentz · Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011

Scores of demands embedded in the nationwide movement, Occupy Wall Street, were brought to attention in Lansing.

Police Blotter

By Melissa Jasperse · Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011

Campus: Oct. 12 –A locked bicycle was stolen from outside of the College of Business. A female was sexually assaulted in June in Downing Hall.

Biden raises awareness on sexual assault

By Michael Sanders · Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011

On the 17th anniversary of the passage of the Violence Against Women Act – Sept. 13 – Vice President Joe Biden started “1 is 2 Many,” a campaign designed to raise awareness of sexual assault among women ages 16-24.

State law to hold keg buyers liable

By Aaron Huff · Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011

A new keg law will go into effect Nov. 1, and the sentiment at Eastern Michigan University appears to be split.

Site creates social media wills

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

Loginwill, a site invented by a junior at Eastern Michigan University and his cousin, has created a buzz around campus because of its interesting premise, which involves individuals designating family members and friends as cyber “beneficiaries.”

News Briefs

By Alexander Diakonis · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

Research, Technology conference Michigan State University’s Writing in Digital Environments Research Center and Eastern Michigan University’s Written Communication program will be hosting a conference in Pray-Harrold Hall from 8:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Fest lets students discuss majors

By Olivia Ward · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

The 2nd annual Fall Major Fest was held Monday, in effort to help freshmen and undecided majors at Eastern Michigan University kick-start their college careers and learn about studies they might want to pursue.

Pay-in-lane feature added to guest parking

By Ellie Ruffino · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s guest/pay lots will have a new and more convenient feature called Pay-In-Lane machines starting Oct.

Delegate seat debated

By Alex Diakonis · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

Tuesday night the Student Senate met once again to discuss matters affecting the student body. Among others on the docket was a resolution revisiting the issue of club sports having a delegate seat.

Abortion discussed

By Danielle Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

Students for Life, one of the newest student organizations at Eastern Michigan University, is a group that organizes and participates in events both on and off campus geared toward the prevention of abortion.

Dining Commons improves eating experience

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

Michigan University’s Dining Services began and completed a $300,000 renovation of The Commons, located between Buell, Best, Downing and Wise residence halls.

Confusing smoke policy leads to problems

By Chelsea Idzior · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s smoking policy is proving to be confusing and misunderstood around campus.

Step Show packs Pease

By Malaika Bass · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011

The National Pan-Hellenic Council of Eastern Michigan University hosted its annual Step Show in Pease Hall Auditorium on Thursday. “The step show is an annual highly anticipated event,” said Ivory Harris, co-host of the show.

10 years too many

By Lauren Hendrick · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011

On Friday, the 10th-year anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion, Michigan Peaceworks — an Ann Arbor-based organization dedicated to peace, social justice, human rights and civil liberties — gathered in Ypsilanti to protest the war in Afghanistan. Equipped with signs reading “War is not the answer” and “Ten years of this war is enough,” Michigan Peaceworks members stood outside the office of U.S.

Council hears proposal

By Margaret Leary · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011

The Ypsilanti City Council held a working session last Monday and heard a proposal from the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Department to put a recreation center fronting on Michigan Avenue and the Huron River on the 12 acres at the northwest corner of the 38-acre Water Street site.

Fees not fun

By Alexander Diakonis · Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011

Many banks are experimenting with, or instituting additional fees for the use of debit cards for purchases.

German-Americans celebrate

By Brent Woo · Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011

The seventh annual German-American Day celebration held in the Eastern Michigan University Student Center Auditorium on Oct.