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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.

More go for business degrees

By Lauren Hendrick · Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011

With approximately 159 majors to choose from, students at Eastern Michigan University have an abundance of choices including subjects that vary from philosophy and religious studies to mechanical engineering according to the EMU catalog.

Student loans defaulting

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011

Federal student loan defaults increased dramatically last year as borrowers continued to struggle to repay their loans in a tough economy, said James Kvaal, U.S.

Busing offers alternative to parking

By Brent Woo · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011

Those who use public transportation might already be aware of several changes in the bus system implemented this semester.

Part-time lecturers fight for change

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011

This week, members of the bargaining team from Eastern Michigan University’s Federation of Teachers (Local 9102) will have the chance to vote for the ratification of the first contract between the university and part-time lecturers. The ratification vote took place from 9 a.m.

Ramsey new English head

By Erishun Garrett · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011

In July, Eastern Michigan University named Mary Ramsey as head of the English Department. Originally from Oklahoma, Ramsey had done a fair share of traveling and schooling before settling on EMU. She acquired her B.A.

The verdict is in...

By Antonio Cooper · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011

Eastern Michigan University students are split in their opinions on the newly reopened and remodeled classroom building, Pray-Harrold. While some believe letting students into the building with ongoing construction is a distraction, others believe the grand reopening saved students from another year of taking classes in dorm halls and other designated swing spaces around campus. Junior Brittney Mackie said she “expected more,” since the building was closed for two semesters.

EMU teachers likely to be placed

By Bryan Alfaro · Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011

The lack of jobs and subsequent loss of workers in Michigan is causing a circular dilemma with far-reaching consequences throughout the state. With the loss of jobs, unemployment rises; with the loss of tax dollars, budget cuts are made; with the loss of families, less students are enrolled in schools; and with less students enrolled, there’s less need for teachers and schools. The U.S.