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Police Blotter Jan. 5 - 11

By Andrew Hamilton · Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010

Jan. 5 At approximately 10:43 p.m., a rock was thrown through a window at Westview Apartments. There are no suspects, and anyone with any information regarding the act of vandalism and destruction of business property is encouraged to contact the Ypsilanti Police. *Jan.

Education stimulus aids alumni

By Katie Milewski · Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010

With the economy in such bad shape, it seems everyone has been getting bailouts and stimulus packages. But now, Eastern Michigan University is doing its part to help out their alumni who put education first.

MLK Day celebrations to carry on 'Dream

By Katie Milewski · Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is this Monday, and will be celebrated campus-wide While this day of observance often only means a day off from classes, Eastern Michigan University is giving students a chance to learn not only about Dr. King’s impact during his life, but also how his actions continue to shape the world today.

Teaching fellowships worth $16.7 million

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010

Eastern Michigan University is one of six Michigan universities selected to participate in the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellowship.

Pray-Harrold, Mark-J work will relocate 340 professors

By Robyn Hoffenblum · Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010

Roughly 340 faculty members will be moved into temporary offices in the process of renovating two of the largest classroom and office buildings on Eastern Michigan University’s, campus.

WCC to rent 1,000 parking spots from Eastern

By Michael Sanders · Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010

Effective today, Eastern Michigan University has agreed to let Washtenaw Community College rent 1,000 parking spaces across from Rynearson Stadium, Monday through Thursday.

St. Louis police say 'We may never know' shooter's motivation

By Denise Hollinshed and Tim O'Neil · Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010

ST. LOUIS – There are some clues about what may have touched off Timothy Hendron’s shooting rampage in St.

Man arraigned after alleged Detroit-bound plane bombing

By Ben Schmitt and Joe Swickard · Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010

DETROIT – As he was being whisked from a federal courtroom in Detroit by U.S. Marshals following his 3-minute arraignment Friday, a slight and soft-spoken Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab looked over his shoulder. If he was looking for family members or friendly faces, he had to search hard – one woman inside, who had flown in from Nigeria, identified herself as a lawyer for his parents. Standing in U.S.

Nader to try for Senate

By Maria Recio · Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010

WASHINGTON – What’s up with Ralph Nader? The three-time presidential candidate and consumer crusader, mostly under the political radar while hustling a new book of fiction, also has been quietly thinking about doing something completely different: running for the U.S.

Powell named new CIO

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010

Eastern Michigan University has named Carl Powell its new chief information officer. Since the position was posted, the university received well over a hundred applications according to Walter Kraft, vice president for Communications. Powell will head the information technology department and oversee the infrastructure of the university.

Ethos Week lands speaker

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010

Robert Bobb, the emergency finance chief of Detroit Public Schools, will be the keynote speaker for the Ethos Week at Eastern Michigan’s College of Business. Bobb’s credentials include 30 years of executive management experience in private and public sectors.

BB gun causes false alarm

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010

Officials are now reporting the 19-year-old suspected of carrying a concealed weapon near West Middle School was carrying a BB gun and “had no intent to harm anyone.”

Plant, not humans, threatening Detroit River wetlands

By David Paulk · Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010

Usually, the greatest enemies of wetlands are humans, famous for draining or filling them in. But this time, that is not the case. This time the enemy is an invasive plant species known as Phragmites. At first glance, the average person will see just another plant.

Six professors earn fellowships

By Robyn Hoffenblum · Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010

Six faculty members were awarded Faculty Research and Creative Activity Fellowships. All recipients will be relieved from their teaching duties and given up to $3,000 to assist them with their projects.

Forums Held For Candidates of CIO Position

By Robyn Hoffenblum · Friday, Dec. 18, 2009

On Monday, an open forum took place in Welch hall regarding the search for Eastern Michigan University’s new Chief Information Officer.

Police chief search narrows

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

The next chief of the Ypsilanti Police Department will likely be one of two YPD lieutenants.

Facebook newest portal for theft

By Alyssa Eckles · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

“Incorrect E-mail/Password Combination.” The pastel-red box on the normal blue and white Facebook page usually means the password was misspelled or the wrong e-mail address was used.

Obama blasts Wall Street for economic crisis

By Jonathan Burton · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO – President Barack Obama on Saturday blasted Wall Street for worsening the economy’s downturn and promised to make financial markets more transparent and accountable. In his weekly radio and Internet address Saturday, the president applauded the House of Representatives for passing sweeping financial reform legislation on Friday and said the economy is recovering from the “irresponsibility” of Wall Street firms that “gambled on risky loans and complex financial products, seeking short-term profits and big bonuses.” It was “risk management without the management,” Obama said.

Citizenship trial delayed for elderly man involved in Nazi death squadron

By Mike Carter · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

SEATTLE – A trial to determine whether an elderly Bellevue, Wash., man will be stripped of his U.S.

U.S. urges Japan to allow relocation

By Satoshi Ogawa · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

WASHINGTON – The United States urged Japan on Friday to decide by the coming Friday whether it will implement the current plan to relocate the U.S.