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Reported sexual assault occurred outside Ypsilanti, police say

By Josh Coudret · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010

The Ypsilanti Police Department said the sexual assault, which was reported to have happened in a parking lot in the 1200 block of Cornell Street in Ypsilanti, actually occurred outside the City of Ypsilanti and not near the Eastern Michigan University campus.

Engel's tragedy led to reinvention

By Robyn Hoffenblum · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010

Marcus Engel, a national speaker, visited Eastern Michigan University on Tuesday to talk about experiences that changed his life forever. Engel was in a car accident during his freshman year of college and during his road to recovery, he gained a new positive perspective on life.

Many perspectives voiced in Race and Sexuality discussion

By Samuel Gant · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010

A panel featuring several distinguished members discussed race and sexuality in the Student Center on Tuesday. Included in the panel were Dr. Dwight McBride, the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and professor of African American studies and gender and women’s studies at the University of Illinois in Chicago.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010

Oct. 25 An armed robbery took place in the 2000 block of East Ellsworth Road after two suspects entered the store while the cashier was in the back room at 2:20 a.m.

Career fair brings job opportunities to EMU

By Joseph Yelick · Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010

Students packed and scurried to the Student Center Ballroom in hopes of obtaining an internship or job with one of more than 30 companies that represented the Diversity Career Fair that took place last Thursday. This was the sixth year of the Diversity Career Fair hosted by the University of Advising and Career Development Center.

EMU org SAGA aims to defeat homophobia in sports

By Kyle Wackrow · Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010

It’s common for homophobia to be overlooked in the world of sports, but such actions were the inspiration for Eastern Michigan University’s Student Alliance for Gay Athletes (and Allies). “A friend was at a team party where he was being harassed and verbally abused and we didn’t want anyone else to go through that,” said Maggie Manville, co-founder of SAGA.

Ypsilanti police seek more information on rape of woman just off campus

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010

A woman was raped last Thursday at approximately 9:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of Cornell Street according to an informational release from the Eastern Michigan University Police Department. The woman was not an EMU student. She was getting out of her vehicle when a group of males pulled up in a four-door black Kia Soul.

Forum addresses lingering concern over Echo comic

By Matthew Medley · Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University divisions of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management hosted “Continuing the Conversation: A Forum on Civility and Respect” in the Student Center Ballroom last Wednesday.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010

Oct. 20 A burglary took place in the 100 block of Russell Boulevard. Deputies said a suspect kicked in the front door of the residence to gain entry around 7 p.m.

Eastern Michigan University Alum donates $1.5M to fund chair

By Matt Dauzy · Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010

The announcement of a $1.5 million gift to Eastern Michigan University highlighted the Board of Regents meeting Tuesday in 201 Welch Hall. Timothy Dyer, alumnus and regent at EMU, pledged the gift to establish the Dr. Timothy J.

Business Side of Youth vies for Pepsi's money

By James Tatum · Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010

The Business Side of Youth, a program of the Office of Academic Service-Learning, is competing for a $50,000 grant through the Pepsi Refresh Project.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010

Oct. 15 In the 1000 block of Parkwood Street, a burglary took place when a suspect removed a screen and broke out the bottom of a two-pane window.

New study abroad program to focus on Holocaust study

By Adrienne Conner · Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010

Professors Carla Damiano and Marty Shichtman hosted the program “Representing the Holocaust: An EMU Study Abroad Opportunity” Tuesday evening in the Downing Hall lounge, which gives students the opportunity to visit a number of European cities.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010

Oct. 9—During a traffic stop on Ballard and Cross street, a subject provided false information to avoid arrest on outstanding warrants at 12:20 a.m.

Michigan gubernatorial candidates address issues

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010

Democratic nominee Virg Bernero and Republican counterpart Rick Snyder stated their stances Sunday on various issues, including the current state of the Michigan and job loss and creation during their only scheduled gubernatorial debate.

Questionable water quality in Great Lakes

By Angela Scott · Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010

This past Wednesday in room 247 in McKenny Union, Joan Rose from Michigan State University spoke to an audience of approximately 30 students on whether individuals should be concerned with the state of our water.

In response to recent suicides, Spirit Day aims to raise awareness of harassment against the LGBT community. Supports are urged to wear purple on Oct. 20.

Spirit Day to honor recent homosexual suicide victims

By Kyle Wackrow · Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010

In the wake of several suicides by gay teens, a teenage girl from Canada sent out a call for a worldwide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Spirit Day.

Student Government sparks discussion with “Times Talks” series

By James Tatum · Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010

This past Thursday “Times Talks,” a series of conversations designed to engage students in discussions of current events and editorials featured in The New York Times, took place in the Student Center’s Kiva room. The event was organized by the Student Government.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010

Oct. 6 On Oakwood Street, a subject was arrested on an EMU bench warrant for a traffic offense at 6:04 p.m. An unattended laptop was stolen from Strong Hall at 8:41 p.m. Residents in Sellers Hall, were cited for disturbing the peace after having a verbal altercation at 3:25 p.m. Deputies assigned to Ypsilanti Township discovered a larce ny took place in the 100 block of Stevens Drive.

Forum addresses uproar over Eastern Echo comic

By Adrienne Conner · Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010

Eastern Michigan University held a panel discussion and open forum entitled “Our Learning Community: A Forum on Values and Respect” this past Thursday in the Student Center Ballroom to discuss a comic printed in The Eastern Echo.