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CloseUp Theatre performs as part of the MLK 2020 Celebration

CloseUp Theatre held its performance titled Revelations with the theme “Rise Up Against Injustice” on Monday, Jan. 20. This event is one of several events held in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. this past weekend.  Skits presented explored topics such as sexual assault, toxic masculinity, immigration reform, stereotypes, racism, homophobia and social justice overall.

Girlfriend arrested after stabbing boyfriend multiple times with a katana-type sword in Ypsilanti Township

A woman was arrested after stabbing her boyfriend with a katana-style sword in Ypsilanti Township. The man was left in critical condition and was taken to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor in Ypsilanti.

January 20, 2020

In this week’s news, a vigil held in honor of a young man killed in Ypsilanti Township Park, info on CloseUP Theatre Troupe’s anticipated MLK performances, as well as an opportunity to become a part of the Eastern Pride Identity Coalition.

MLK Opening Celebration Reception kicks off MLK events across campus

EMU hosted the MLK Opening Celebration Reception and Essay Scholarship Showcase wherein three students were awarded a $500 scholarship for  Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Scholarship Award.

Color of Drums Poetry celebrates life of passed EMU Poetry Society member

EMU Poetry Society holds the 19th annual Color of Drums celebration. This year’s theme, “Legends Never Die,” was one of many MLK events at EMU and dedicated to the late EMU graduate, Tiran Marion Burrell. 

Meet the members of EMU alumni group GameAbove

GameAbove has been making donations to EMU since last year. The group consists of an advisory board of EMU alumni with a desire to give back to EMU. Some advisory board members are former athletes, entrepreneurs and have been successful in their careers.

Business and Finance Committee allocates full 7% of the budget to multiple organizations

The Business and Finance Committee allocated the full 7% of the budget to organizations with Model UN allocated $1,780, Club Hockey with $2,050 and with Club Baseball allocated  $2,050. The Southeast Asian Student association requested $500 and was allocated $250.

Police Blotter: Jan. 13 - Jan. 16

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Jan. 13 through Jan. 16  

Vigil held in memorial of man, Trey Matthews III, shot to death in Ypsilanti Township

#HisNameIsTrey is being used to remember a young man killed in a shooting at Nancy Park. A vigil was held in memorial of Brian "Trey" Matthews III the third at Nancy Park. No suspect have yet been apprehended and the family is urging anyone with information to come forward. 

EMU's Decade in Review: A Look Back at the 2010's

21-year-old man fatally shot in local Ypsilanti Township park

Saturday night, on Jan. 11, a 21-year-old man was found shot to death in Nancy Park. Medical personnel tried transporting him to the hospital, but he died of wounds. No arrest have been made yet. 

Olds-Robb Rec/IM Building renovations adding visual appeal and modern updates by fall 2020

The Olds-Robb Rec/IM Building opened the third, fourth, and fifth floors at the end of November. The construction included adding new equipment and modern updates. The first and second floors are currently being renovated. Visual appeal and modernity are the main goals of the enhanced Rec/IM building. Construction is scheduled for completion no later than fall 2020.

Police Blotter: Jan. 6 - Jan. 10

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Jan. 6 through Jan. 10.

Winter Fest draws students interested in joining student organizations

Student organizations gathered in the student center to seek out new members. Attendees could enjoy hot chocolate, music, get their caricature drawn by an artist and learn more about various student organizations.

Ypsilanti robbery occurs southwest of campus

The Eastern Michigan Police sent out an email to all students and staff early Wednesday about an off-campus robbery that occurred on the night of January 7. The suspect hit the victim with an unknown object and stole cash. The suspect fled the scene in a pickup truck. 

Halle Library Ground and First Floor Reopened

Halle Library ground and first floors will be open for regular use Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 9:00 a.m. On Tuesday, Jan. 7, Eastern Michigan University’s unexpectedly closed Halle Library temporarily due to an “emergency smoke alert”. 

Ypsilanti Township man arrested after stabbing 17-year-old girl multiple times

An Ypsilanti Township man was arrested Tuesday morning after stabbing a 17-year-old girl multiple times. It was thought to be a domestic dispute between a boyfriend and girlfriend by the police. The incident occurred Friday, Dec. 13.

New golf training facility fully funded by GameAbove alumni group

The Board of Regents approved the construction of a new golf training facility. The facility is 100% funded by the GameAbove alumni group. GameAbove donated a total of $8 million which covers construction as well as operating costs for the next 12 years.

Housing and meal plan rates to increase for fall 2020

The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents unanimously voted during the Regular Board Meeting to increase on-campus housing rates by an average of 2.94% and university meal plan rates by 2.95%. According to the university the increase in housing is aimed at helping offset “deferred maintenance costs [costs]“ related to on-campus housing.

EMU holds its fall 2019 commencement ceremony with over 2,300 students eligible to walk

EMU held its fall 2019 commencement ceremony on Dec. 15, 2019. In total, over 2,300 students were eligible to walk in the ceremony. U.S. Sen. Gary Peters was the commencement speaker, and he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree.