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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.

Police Blotter

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

Feb. 16 On the night of Feb. 12, a collection of jewelry was stolen from the Olds-Robb Recreation Center.

EMU chooses governmental, community relations team

By Shayler Barnes · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

Eastern Michigan University’s new governmental and community relations team has been selected.

EMU chooses community relations team

By Shayler Barnes · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

Eastern Michigan University’s new governmental and community relations team has been selected. Former Ann Arbor city councilman Leigh Greden was named executive director of governmental and community relations, pending approval by the Board of Regents. His appointment is effective March 22.

Residents discuss issues with Ypsi closing school

Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010

Ypsilanti community members expressed several frustrations toward plans to close schools in Ypsilanti School District at Tuesday evening’s community forum at the high school auditorium.

Vatican's Guy talks science

By David Paulk · Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010

An astronomer from the Vatican spoke Wednesday at Eastern Michigan University on the relationship between religion and science. A large portion of Brother Guy Consolmagno’s discussion was about past relationships between the Vatican and astronomers.

Faculty senate is pursuing more clout in budget moves

By Shayler Barnes Jr. · Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010

A faculty senate meeting led by Matt Evett was held Wednesday. A number of issues, including the budget and early intervention programs, were discussed.

Christian organizations unite to plan mission trip

By Biyi Akinlude · Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010

Christian organizations at Eastern Michigan University came together Thursday in the Student Center to discuss a mission trip to the Dominican Republic.

Auction aids students who have special needs

By Shayler Barnes Jr. · Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010

The Special Education department sponsored an auction event that raised $2,170 for scholarships for special needs students last Thursday.

Willow Run schools to get new software to aid core classes

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010

The Willow Run Board of Education unanimously approved a new $18,000 software package to help failing high school students graduate. The software, called E-2020, provides digital instruction videos, text books, applications, homework, quizzes and tests for teachers to use in several core classes. “It’s a tool to provide content, not replace teachers,” said Greg Bishop, the software company’s representative, at Thursday night’s meeting. Read the rest of this story at: YpsiCiti.com.

Regents listen to union pitch

By Biyi Akinlude · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010

More than two dozen Eastern Michigan University adjunct lecturers packed the seats at a Board of Regents meeting Tuesday, to voice their support for forming a union. Mark Wenzel and Peter Thomason, adjuncts at EMU, spoke on behalf of the Adjunct Lecturers’ Organizing Committee, the organization formed to help adjuncts organize.

John Dingell and some guy at that thing monday

Dingell tells jobs forum doing 'basics' is a key to being hired

By Joseph Yelick · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010

Congressman John Dingell suggested students work on the basics, during a panel of human resource directors from major companies presenting a seminar Monday at the Student Center about getting hired.

Sustainability concerns target animal farming

Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010

Approximately 15 professors and environmental leaders attended a discussion on environmental sustainability last Friday,. The event was organized by Chris Mayda, associate professor of geography at Eastern Michigan University.

Downtown businesses could get $100K for developments

By Christine Laughren · Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010

The city of Ypsilanti’s Downtown Development Authority is coordinating a Façade Grant application for business and property owners in the DDA districts. The competitive grant program, funded through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, will afford property and business owners the opportunity to obtain up to a 50 percent match for façade improvements.

Forum scheduled to talk Ypsilanti schools' budget

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010

Ypsilanti Public Schools announced it will be hosting a public forum Tuesday to discuss its pending budget cuts with the community. The announcement, made in a noon press release from the district, comes after the Board of Education decided to hold a series of meetings to involve the public in its decision-making process. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m.

President's Scholarship goes to 16

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010

Sixteen Eastern Michigan University freshmen have been awarded the Presidential Scholarship, the largest academic award at EMU. The scholarship is a four-year full-ride award that pays 30 credit hours each year of in-state tuition, housing, food allowance and mandatory fees.

15 more students get tests for TB

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010

Fifteen additional Eastern Michigan University students have been tested for tuberculosis after one case was confirmed Feb. 7.

Candidate talks of cannibalism

By Robyn Hoffenblum · Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010

Bronwyn H. Bleakley, a candidate seeking a professorial position at Eastern Michigan University in evolutionary biology and genetics, gave a lecture titled, “Evolutionary Genetics of Cooperation and Cannibalism.”