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Police release sketch of suspect in assault on security guard

By Josh Coudret · Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office released a sketch Saturday morning of a man suspected of assaulting a security guard at the Maplewood Apartment Complex in Ypsilanti Township.

Stolen Meals on Wheels vehicle found in Detroit

By Josh Coudret · Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010

The Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels van that went missing yesterday morning from the First Baptist Church parking lot was recovered this afternoon outside of a juvenile detention center in Detroit.

Meals on Wheels van reported stolen from First Baptist Church parking lot

By Josh Coudret · Monday, Aug. 9, 2010

A van used by Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels to deliver food to disabled and home-bound people was stolen from the First Baptist Church parking lot in Ypsilanti, according to the director of the non-profit organization, Ann Harris.

Search on for suspect in fatal Ypsilanti Township shooting

By Katrease Stafford · Monday, July 26, 2010

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department has named a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man that occurred 4:00 p.m. Sunday in Ypsilanti Township.

New faculty hires

By Echo Staff · Monday, June 28, 2010

College of Arts and Sciences African American studies Ana Monteiro-Ferreira, of Philadelphia, Pa., assistant professor of African American Studies.

Guide to getting involved all around campus

By Katie Milewski · Monday, June 28, 2010

*Community Service * GREEN – This student org works to bring environmentally beneficial opportunites to Eastern and the area. America Reads – Works to enhance the literary and writing skills of area kids, and they even honor a College Work Study award so you can make money while doing it.

Declaring a major takes time, research to ensure a happy post-college career

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Monday, June 28, 2010

Choosing a major to declare is never easy. It maps out the rest of a college student’s academic career — not to mention life — after receiving a degree.

Classrooms relocate in response to renovations

By Robyn Hoffenblum · Monday, June 28, 2010

Eastern Michigan University students and faculty members alike are well aware of the construction Pray-Harrold is undergoing, but many have questioned how the project will affect classroom locations and space.

Avoid the freshman 15 with good diet, exercise

By Mariya Gefter · Monday, June 28, 2010

On top of the new-found stresses freshmen get when entering college, one of the biggest might be the freshman 15.

Amanda Lefled, the director of busines opperations at Snow Health Center, is shown here posting a sign with information about move in day vaccination times.

EMU freezes health insurance rates

By Katrease Stafford · Monday, June 28, 2010

Eastern Michigan University and UnitedHealthcare have agreed to maintain the 2009-2010 student health insurance rates for the upcoming school year.

Sex assault suspect's hearing set for June 29

By Katrease Stafford · Monday, June 28, 2010

A man accused of entering the residence of a female Eastern Michigan University student and sexually assaulting her was arraigned Thursday on one count of first-degree home invasion and felonious assault with a knife and one count of first-degree criminal sexual assault.

EMU Police offer students tips to guard against crime

By Katrease Stafford · Monday, June 28, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University Police Department has asked students and neighborhood residents to take necessary precautions to guard themselves against burglaries. The notice was sent out by the department following an increase in residential burglaries in areas located around EMU’s campus. Burglaries have been reported on several streets near campus, including Emmet, North Adams and two on Cross Street. EMU and Ypsilanti police are working together to investigate the recent increase in crimes.

Police department investigates assault on Emmett Street

By Katrease Stafford · Monday, June 28, 2010

The Ypsilanti police are investigating an armed robbery assault that took place at 10:45 a.m. June 23 on Emmett Street.

Police Blotter

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Monday, June 21, 2010

June 15 A larceny of a laptop occurred at the Convocation Center at 6:04 p.m. June 16 An intoxicated minor was found in possession of alcohol on LeForge Road and Huron River Drive, at 3:05 a.m. An individual was found in possession of marijuana at Lowell Street and Forest Avenue at 4:38 p.m.

Enrollment rise addressed

By Matt Dauzy · Monday, June 21, 2010

At a Board of Regents meeting on Tuesday, President Susan Martin said summer enrollment is set to exceed the target of 3.4 percent growth from the same time last year.

Villifying drugs fuels student demand

By Katie Milewski · Monday, June 21, 2010

There’s a war against them. There are classes on them. There are psychologists and psychiatrists who specialize in them.

Budget forum sees money directed at programs, aid

By Katrease Stafford · Monday, June 21, 2010

President Susan Martin and Chief Financial Officer John Lumm held a second open forum meeting to discuss Eastern Michigan University’s budget for fiscal year 2010-11 last Thursday.

Adjunct staff joins union

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Monday, June 21, 2010

Eastern Michigan University adjunct instructors gained representation last Tuesday. Ballots proved the majority of voters agreed with the proposal of a union between adjunct professors and the Eastern Michigan University Federation of Teachers.

President, Board of Regents address rise in enrollment

By Matt Dauzy · Wednesday, June 16, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents met Tuesday to formally approve a number of business concerns and staff appointments. The meeting opened with a report from President Susan Martin, which highlighted a number of positive achievements made by the university over the last few months.

Sketch of suspect in credit union robbery

Police searching for suspect in credit union robbery

By Josh Coudret · Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Police are still searching for the suspect in a robbery that occurred at about 1:40 p.m. June 9 at the EMU Credit Union.