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COVID-19 cases rise on campus as state officials suspend university operations

By Austin Elliott · Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020

The number of COVID-19 cases on campus have jumped from 10 cases to 50 as the state of Michigan has identified EMU’s campus as the site of an ongoing outbreak. Ten of the 108 beds reserved at EMU for quarantine or isolation are currently in use. Along with other precautions, Thanksgiving break has been extended to include Monday, Nov. 23, and Tuesday, Nov. 24, giving students a full week of break.

Eagles fall 0-2 with loss to Ball State

By Luke Gremban · Monday, Nov. 16, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles suffered a loss last Wednesday, Nov. 11, to the Ball State Cardinals 38-31 in their second game of the season at Scheumann stadium.

EMU police hosts drive through trick or treat

EMU Police Department hosts drive-through trick or treat

By Catherine Lietz · Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020

At the Convocation Center, the EMU police department organized a drive-through trick or treat on Friday, Oct. 30, followed by a drive-in movie.

Campus area crime: Oct. 25 through Nov. 7

By Tyler Gaw · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020

The campus area crime map is a report of criminal activity that has been reported in the Ypsilanti area as well as on the campus of Eastern Michigan University from Oct. 25 through Nov. 7.

Eastern Michigan University Student Government meets on Tuesday Jan. 21, 2020

Student Government meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

By Kennedy Robinson · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020

The Student Senate meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum to hold the meeting. ”Senators had work, family, and class complications that came up, we were hoping that people could work around all of that, but it did not work out,” Student Body Vice President, Colton Ray, said regarding the short notice cancellation.

College of Engineering and Technology launches after-school virtual science program

By Emma Henri · Monday, Nov. 9, 2020

Eastern Michigan University’s Digital Divas and Digital Dudes program, the Mr. October Foundation, and GameAbove have partnered together to create a virtual after school science, for middle school students in metro-Detroit. According to the university, topics covered by the program will include, "healthcare, physics, HVAC, construction, wind power, hydroponics,“ along with others.

Ypsilanti City Council votes to make it illegal to discriminate someone based on prior misdemeanor convictions

By Juliana Lumaj · Friday, Nov. 6, 2020

Ypsilanti’s Discrimination Ordinance now prevents “actual or perceived” discrimination based on someone’s prior misdemeanor and felony convictions. Victims of discrimination may file a lawsuit against anyone who violates the ordinance. Those who violate the ordinance may be subject to fines and state and federal law.

Krystle DuPree poses for a photo Aug. 29, 2020

EMU alumna, Krystle DuPree, runs for Ann Arbor Board of Education

By Bianca Ramsey · Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020

EMU alumna Krystle Dupree is running for Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education. If elected Dupree has three main goals as a Board of Education member: make the Board more accessible and accountable for the community; hire a more culturally responsive and representative staff; and increase the districts focus on Special Education.

Ypsilanti Township is prepared to count the thousands of its resident's absentee ballots on Election Day

By Juliana Lumaj · Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020

With the passage of Senate Bill 757 and the township acquiring five more ballot scanners, Ypislanti Township Clerk Karen Lovejoy Roe believes the township is ready to count the more than 20,000 absentee ballots it expects.

How EMU’s COVID-19 cases compare to U-M and Washtenaw County

By Parker Lazar and Gracie Thompson · Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020

EMU’s COVID-19 Dashboard compared to the University of Michigan and Washtenaw County cases, shows the university’s control of the virus.

Holy Bones Festival to raise funds for the Ypsilanti Performance Space through the Fundraise the Dead Auction

By Cameryn Eberly · Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020

The Holy Bones Festival is inviting the public to participate in their charity art auction, which will benefit the Ypsilanti Performance Space, Inc. Artists, crafters, and performers are encouraged to share their talents by getting involved in this spirited festival.

EMU Student Government: new senator application is approved, meeting is 'porn-bombed' midway through

By Kennedy Robinson · Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020

On Oct. 27, 2020 the Student Senate Internal Affairs Committee met to approve a new senator application packet. Midway through the meeting an anonymous participant disrupted the meeting by broadcasting a pornographic film.

Student Senate meetings reconvened since COVID-19 shutdowns; in a bid for leadership, senators discuss Palestinian flag controversy

By Kennedy Robinson · Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020

Eastern Michigan Student Senators were officially sworn into office on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. The process was done virtually via Zoom. Non-elected executive board positions had been filled prior to the meeting and senators decided senate leadership. In deciding senate leadership, an issue regarding a Palestinian flag in the student government offices was brought to light.

In a bid to save local restaurants Ypsilanti City Council votes to allow extension of sidewalk permits

By Juliana Lumaj · Monday, Oct. 26, 2020

With winter approaching, Ypsilanti City Council unanimously voted to extend sidewalk permits to qualifying restaurants in the city. The vote on Tuesday gives restaurants a chance to come up with creative ways to provide comfortable outdoor seating for their patrons.

EMU Jazz Ensemble holds their first livestreamed concert, with technical difficulties nonetheless

By Gracie Thompson · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020

On Wednesday, Oct. 21., the EMU Jazz Ensemble held their first live-streamed concert of the 2020-2021 academic year. The ensemble streamed the performance to viewers through Vimeo, while performing from the Alexander Music Building.

Campus area crime: Oct. 15 through Oct. 24

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020

The campus crime map is a report of criminal activity that has been reported in the Ypsilanti area, as well as on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. The crimes included on this week’s map occurred over the dates Oct. 15 through Oct. 24, 2020.

EMU student government plans to hold its first meeting tonight with only 60% of its seats filled

By Kennedy Robinson · Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020

Of the 18 available senate positions on the Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Student Government Senate, 11 have been filled. This leaves only 60% of the senate filled, with seven unfilled seats. The new student senate administration hopes to fill these seats and make changes to the application process because of COVID-19.

U-M students told to stay in place by Washtenaw County Health Department

By Austin Elliott · Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020

The Washtenaw County Health Department released a stay-in-place order for undergraduates attending University of Michigan in Ann Arbor due to a sharp increase of COVID-19 cases on campus. The order, as of Tuesday, Oct. 20, will last two weeks.

Eastern Michigan University history professor publishes new book on undocumented immigration in Detroit

By Cameryn Eberly · Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020

Dr. Ashley Johnson Bavery talks about the release of her new book titled “Bootlegged Aliens: Politics and Policy on America's Northern Border.” The book looks into the history of illegal immigration on Detroit border to Canada and how it has impacted the current immigration system.

The truth behind EMU’s recycling and sustainability efforts

By Gracie Thompson · Monday, Oct. 19, 2020

Due to budget limitations, EMU lacks a waste management budget. However, the university has started a Sustainability Commission that will work to improve sustainability efforts on the campus through the STARS framework.