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Robber at large after local heist

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011

An armed robbery occurred in the 2000 block of Washtenaw Avenue at a convenience store Monday morning. Deputies arrived at the scene and discovered the suspect had entered the Sunoco gas station at 8:17 a.m., walked up to the cashier and produced a black handgun.

Eastern launches 'Keys to Degrees' for single parents

By Angela Scott · Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011

Beginning in the summer of 2011, single parents will be offered more funding and support to earn higher education from Eastern Michigan University through a program called “Keys to Degrees,” funded by a $400,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

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By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011

Campus Jan. 5 —A computer was taken at 11:29 a.m. Wednesday from a classroom in Ford Hall . A bike was stolen between 2-3:15 p.m.

The new Cafe Ollie, located in Depot Town in replace of Cafe Luwak, will have a menu catering to vegan, vegetarian and carnivorous customers.

Cafe Luwak closes; Cafe Ollie to take its place

By Krista Gjestland · Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011

Depot Town staple Café Luwak was sold for $50,000 during winter break after six years of business. Café Luwak Owner Jim Karnopp decided to sell the popular restaurant after discovering theft among his employees.

Gov. Snyder to choose two as regents for EMU board

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011

Eastern Michigan University is set to receive two new members on the Board of Regents after the terms of current Regents Gary Hawks and Phil Incarnati expired Dec.

Basketball team wraps up pre-MAC play with 76-60 win over Ferris State

By Jerime Crane · Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team entered this season with high hopes, coming off its most successful season in six years under coach Charles Ramsey.

Susan Martin gets contract extension, raise in salary

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011

Susan Martin will be Eastern Michigan University’s president for another two years, after the Board of Regents, at its Dec. 16 meeting, extended her contract until July 7, 2013.

The spherical planetarium classroom is just one of the features of the new Science Complex addition. The complex was unveiled Dec. 16 after being under construction since Dec. 2008.

Science Complex ready for use

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s Science Complex addition, unveiled Dec. 16, is ready for use this semester. The new addition is open for the start of winter 2011 classes while renovation work takes place on the existing Mark Jefferson science building. The basement, as well as the first and second floor, is undergoing renovations.

Martin vows more transparency

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011

Transparency will be one of the top items on the list of things to accomplish in 2011 for Eastern Michigan University officials. President Susan Martin said transparency is something that will be ongoing at EMU. “We’re going to continue that,” she said.

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By Ashley Hutcherson · Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010

Campus At 1:30 a.m. Sunday, money was taken from a donation box in the Student Center. Damage to university property occurred at 6:30 p.m.

Free software reveals problems with security in major websites

By Joey Stinson · Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010

A new open-source extension for the Firefox web browser highlights a big security problem that many popular websites have.

Preservation Eastern helps local families

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010

In the spirit of the holidays, the graduate-student organization Preservation Eastern is raising money to buy essential items and gifts for two Ypsilanti families.

DREAM Act gets cabinet's praise

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010

The White House hosted a series of conference calls with reporters last week featuring several university presidents and two members of President Obama’s cabinet to drum up support for the DREAM Act.

PRSSA runs career clinic at EMU

By Ashley Hutcherson · Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010

Eastern Michigan University’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America held its 13th Annual Student Development Conference last Friday on the third floor of the Student Center.

Insights, pizza offered during 'Times Talks' conversations

By James Tatum · Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010

With pizza and copies of The New York Times in hand, this past Thursday students joined professor Ken Stevens in the Student Center for “Times Talk.” The Talk, sponsored by Student Government, aims to connect and engage students with current events.

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By Ashley Hutcherson · Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010

Campus: At 6 p.m. Wednesday, a person was found in possession of a stolen vehicle on North Huron Street.

Women in Philanthropy give $41,000 to support EMU projects

By Krista Gjestland · Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010

On Nov. 19 Women in Philanthropy announced the giving of $41,000 in grants to ten separate projects that benefit the Eastern Michigan University community.

Student Development Conference teaches job-seeking techniques

By Matt Dauzy · Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America will host its 13th annual Student Development Conference at 9 a.m.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010

Campus Minor damage occurred in the ground floor restroom of Halle Library around 12:10 a.m. on Monday A theft occurred at 9:15 a.m.

Police Blotter

By Ashley Hutcherson · Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010

Campus: At 9 a.m. Tuesday, a laptop was stolen from Sellers Hall. The suspect was believed to be a guest in the building. A person was arrested for possessing hallucinogens and outstanding warrants at 12:35 p.m.