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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.

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.

Snyder proposes 15-percent reduction to university operations funding

By Katrease Stafford · Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder unveiled his $45 billion fiscal year 2012 budget proposal that includes a 15 percent reduction to university operations funding.

Detroiter Khalid el-Hakim, above, founded and curates the museum.

Mobile Museum brings history to life at Eastern

By Joseph Yelick · Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011

The Black History 101 Mobile Museum provided Eastern Michigan University students and visitors a chance to celebrate the contributions, achievements and experiences of African Americans.

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.

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.

Susan Martin said EMU is going to have a difficult time with the 2011-2012 budget after enrollment expectations were not met this academic year in the wake of freezing tution, room and board.

Susan Martin discusses potential financial problems at Board of Regents meeting

By Josh Coudret · Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011

President Martin told the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents at its meeting Tuesday that enrollment continues to increase, but the University’s budget will challenging to deal with for the 2011-2012 academic year.

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.

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.

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.

On-campus recycling increases 'nearly 3 %'

By Krista Gjestland · Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011

In a recent release, the Eastern Michigan University Physical Plant announced a “nearly 3 percent” recycling rate improvement in 2010.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

University sees 2.74% rise in 2011 winter enrollment

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011

Although winter semester enrollment at Eastern Michigan University has grown by 2.74 percent according to final figures released, the growth falls short of the 3.4 percent goal the university set in a projection before the school year.

Malek Abduljaber comments on the revolution in Egypt. The ‘teach-in’ on Thursday was held to help educate the campus community on the conflicts arising in the Middle East.

EMU hosts talk on Egyptian unrest

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011

Eastern Michigan University faculty members with expertise in Middle Eastern Studies and political science held a lively discussion about the conflict in Egypt on Thursday evening in a packed Student Center Ballroom.

Students create pro-life group hoping to expand available info

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011

A group of Eastern Michigan University students in the process of creating a pro-life student organization said although abortion is a controversial issue, it is not talked about enough in the college community. The vice president of the group, EMU junior Christine Robin, said its main goal is to bring awareness to not only college students but individuals in the greater area as well. “Our main goal is to educate life issues that are presenting themselves to people our age,” Robin said.

Emotional health drops in freshmen

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011

The annual survey, “The American Freshman: National Norms for 2010,” has determined the emotional health of college freshmen has dropped to a 25-year-record low in 2010.