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Ex-prof talks faces of hip-hop culture

By Shayler Barnes · Sunday, March 21, 2010

Former Eastern Michigan University faculty, Robert W. Simmons III, talked about the many faces of masculinity in the hip-hop culture, Wednesday in the Phelps-Sellers lounge.

YPS to vote tonight to close Chapelle, East Middle School

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, March 21, 2010

The Ypsilanti Public Schools Board of Education will be voting today on a district restructuring plan that would close Chapelle Elementary and East Middle schools.

Bobb: Business ethics key

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, March 21, 2010

Robert Bobb, emergency financial manager for the Detroit Public Schools, stressed the importance of ethics in business during his Ethos Week keynote address to a packed audience Friday in the Student Center Ballroom.

Sixth-graders get smart working smartphones

By Christine Laughren · Sunday, March 21, 2010

Most students receive a firm reprimand from teachers when even a glimpse of a cell phone is spotted from across the classroom.

EMU eases transition between colleges

By Joseph Yelick · Sunday, March 21, 2010

Eastern Michigan University is continuing to find creative ways to recruit prospective students. An example of this is the articulation agreement EMU recently signed with Macomb Community College.

Students, staff rally on behalf of adjuncts

By Mariya Gefter · Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Rallying for rights, students and lecturers joined forces Tuesday afternoon to march across campus.

Violence against women decried

By Katie Milewski · Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Students and shocking statistics filled the room at the Student Center on Wednesday morning, when the executive director of Safe House, Barbara Niess May, spoke about violence against women in Washtenaw County.

YPS holds special session to discuss budget plans

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, March 14, 2010

The Ypsilanti Public School’s Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for this week to hear the proposed restructuring plan from the administration.

Police: Taser necessary to make arrest in Ypsi

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, March 14, 2010

A man was tasered last Wednesday night by Ypsilanti police officers, after allegedly becoming assaultive and combative during his arrest.

Adjunct professors to rally, seek support for union bid

By Josh Foster · Sunday, March 14, 2010

Lecturers, students and community members at Eastern Michigan University will rally on campus from 2-5 p.m. tomorrow at the Pray-Harrold Kiosk. Supporters are encouraged to show up at any time during the rally.

Seed Starting Squad helps gardens grow

By David Gomez · Sunday, March 14, 2010

The area surrounding Growing Hope’s greenhouse was covered in blankets of white snow.

Roosevelt hosts nutrition event

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, March 14, 2010

The Office of Nutrition Services will be hosting its second annual Nutrition Fair tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in room 108 of Roosevelt Hall.

Professor delivers talk about women in Iran

By Shayler Barnes · Sunday, March 14, 2010

In honor of Women’s History Month, Dr. Farzeneh Milani, a professor at the University of Virginia, hosted a dialogue Wednesday about women in Iran and Islamic culture.

Ypsilanti School Board to hold special meeting

By Dan DuChene · Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Budget reduction plans for Ypsilanti Public Schools are planned to be announced during a special board of education meeting next week.

Keynote speaker gives Ethos week controversy

By Rachelle Felzien · Wednesday, March 10, 2010

March 15-19, Eastern Michigan University’s College of Business will host the fourth installment of its annual lecture series on business ethics.

State Senate hears Martin give EMU high acclaim for its affordability

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, March 7, 2010

President Susan Martin gave a testimony before the State Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education on behalf of Eastern Michigan University last Monday.

City Council votes to deny Thompson Block extension

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, March 7, 2010

Ypsilanti City Council voted to deny a traffic control order for the scaffolding supporting the Thompson Block and initiate legal action to have it removed.

Ypsilanti District Library to build teen-only section

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, March 7, 2010

The Ypsilanti District Library is preparing to add a new section catered specifically towards teenagers and young adults. “Teen Zone” is a project both library visitors and library officials consider to be important.

Suspects still at large in two strong-armed Ypsi robberies

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, March 7, 2010

Washtenaw County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating two strong-armed robberies reported in Ypsilanti Township last Monday. Deputies responded to the 3100 block of Washtenaw Avenue at 3:50 p.m.

YPD will save jobs by assigning another officer to LAWNET

By Adrienne Ziegler · Sunday, March 7, 2010

With Ypsilanti budget deficits skyrocketing in 2011, the city planned to cut eight officers from the Ypsilanti Police Department on July 1. However, YPD will be able to save two jobs by assigning an additional officer to a multi-jurisdictional task force known as the Livingston and Washtenaw Narcotics Enforcement Team.