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Unemployed man creates site to help others locate jobs

By Mike Cassidy · Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009

Ken Won has read the many stories about the discouraged and growing ranks of the long-term unemployed. Tales of despair and dejection.

Thompson Block destroyed by fire

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009

One of Ypsilanti’s historic landmarks was lost early Wednesday morning when the Thompson Block building was consumed by fire.

EMU enrollment jumps 4 percent

By Danny Hopkins · Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009

The chairman of Eastern Michigan University’s board of regents said that Tuesday marked some of the most encouraging news he had heard since he joined the board five years ago.

Ypsi bus service could be maintained

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009

Ypsilanti bus service may stay at current levels, despite a $123,000 shortfall in the amount the city will be charged by the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority.

Lansing could break 'Promise,' put end to scholarship program

By Krista Gjestland · Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009

Thousands of Michigan college students may soon have to say goodbye to the Michigan Promise Scholarship if proposed budget cuts get the final approval from state lawmakers this week.

'Talk' program aims to fill community center

By Christine Laughren · Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009

The idea is, if you show up on a Monday or Wednesday with $5 in your pocket there is going to be something for you to do. It’s the Talk of the Neighborhood, a new brand of programming at the Recreation Park Community Center. The brain-child of Ypsilanti resident Georgie Pachella, Talk of the Neighborhood is a play on the name of National Public Radio’s daily program Talk of the Nation.

'Tour de Fresh' displays Ypsilanti's greener side

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009

By bike or by bus, area residents toured around Ypsilanti on Tuesday night to check out local gardens in the community.Approximately 30 people turned out to Growing Hope’s Tour de Fresh, which showcased ten community and personal gardens throughout Ypsilanti.

Student prayer room could become offices

By Katie Milewski · Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009

Eastern Michigan University is considering turning the Muslim Student Association’s prayer room in King Hall into an office and relocating the prayer room. The Muslim Student Association received an e-mail from university officials inquiring to what extent the room is used by the association.

Pakistan reluctant to chase terrorists

By Saeed Shah · Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Despite growing U.S. military losses in Afghanistan, Pakistan still refuses to target the extremist groups on its soil that are the biggest threat to the American-led mission there, the U.S.

Online scams snag college students

By Gene Trainor · Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009

Identity theft and scam investigators say they hear stories like this all the time. College-age Americans are not the most likely age group to become victims of fraud — those ages 25 to 44 are, according to a 2004 Federal Trade Commission report. But college students’ love affair with technology, and sometimes their naïveté, makes them vulnerable to some types of identity theft, experts say.

Campus police blotter

By Jordan Dekker · Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009

9/10 A physical altercation between roommates took place at 11:17 p.m. in Best Hall. The case is closed, and police were seeking a warrant.

Members of the EMU ROTC stand in formation outside of the ROTC tower.

EMU recognized for ROTC program

By Katie Milewski · Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009

Eastern Michigan University has been named a Military Friendly School for 2010 by “GI Jobs” magazine. This honor puts EMU in the top 15% of all colleges, universities and trade schools across the United States.

Red Cross needs blood donations

By Angela Ahlijian · Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009

The American Red Cross blood drive is coming to Eastern Michigan University this Sept 21-23. The blood drive will be held between the hours of noon and 6 at the Student Center in room 300. Blood supplies in Southeastern Michigan are at emergency low levels this year.

Insiders think U.S., China can agree at climate talks

By Margaret Taley and Renee Schoof · Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009

The United States and China should be able to agree on energy cooperation projects that reduce greenhouse gases and lead to a successful outcome at international climate talks in Copenhagen in December, two U.S. climate insiders said Tuesday.

Wilson gets rebuke from House for heckling Obama at speech

By William Douglas · Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009

In a vote pushed hard by black lawmakers as well as some longtime white members of Congress, the House of Representatives formally reprimanded Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., on Tuesday for shouting “You lie” at President Barack Obama during his address last week to a joint session of Congress.

Lab technician named 'person of interest' in investigation of death of Yale student

By Matthew Chayes and Michael Amon · Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Authorities executed two search warrants Tuesday night on a Yale University lab technician who has become a “person of interest” in the death of a graduate student who went missing days before her Long Island wedding.

'Bread' to address homeless problem

By Charnika Jett · Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009

Homelessness has been a serious issue in America for quite some time. But hearing about homelessness and seeing it are two different things that bring out two totally different emotions.

Pakistan officials silent as terrorist group builds camp

By Saeed Shah · Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009

BAHAWALPUR, Pakistan – A Pakistani terrorist group that’s allied with al-Qaida and sends jihadists to Afghanistan to fight U.S.

Scientists puzzle over disappearing herring

By Paul Rogers · Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009

SAN JOSE, Calif. – In an ominous environmental sign, California regulators this month closed all herring fishing in San Francisco Bay for the first time ever, shutting down the last commercial fishery in the area. A 6-inch, silvery fish, herring has been caught in the Bay since the 1870s.

Republican firm on Obama apology

By James Rosen · Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009

WASHINGTON – Rep. Joe Wilson said emphatically Sunday he won’t apologize to his colleagues for defaming President Barack Obama, increasing the likelihood the House will pass an official reprimand as early as this week. Wilson, 62, was more defiant than contrite in answering a series of sharp questions from Chris Wallace on “Fox News Sunday,” his first appearance ever on a Sunday morning talk show. The South Carolina Republican left little doubt he will reject House Democratic leaders’ demand he stand on the floor and apologize to other lawmakers for his “You lie!” shout during Obama’s address to Congress last week. “I am not going to apologize again,” Wilson said.