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YpsiWrites establishes new writing centers for Ypsilanti community

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

YpsiWrites will place writing centers a locations of the Ypsilanti District Library (YDL) to extend the writing support available at EMU into the Ypsilanti community. YpsiWrites is a collaberation between the Office of Campus & Community Writing at EMU YDL, 826 Michigan, and Washtenaw Literacy.

The Senate Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, brought tension within the meeting room.

Senators dissent after Business and Finance Committee allocates more money than budgeted

By Jenna Robinson · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

Business and Finance Committee Director Mohammad Aggour gave the executive report during the Senate meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24. The report discussed how the committee had allocated nearly double what they had originally planned for student organizations and club sports. Members in the committee disagree on how the money should be spent.

EMUsic Festival showcases local talent and benefits American Red Cross

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

The EMUsic Festival had a variety of local musicians perform at the University Park on Thursday. The event was free but had a bake sale and donation table for the American Red Cross.

Police Blotter: Sept. 23 - 29

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of September 23 through September 29.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump

Pelosi announces formal impeachment inquiry against President Trump

By Ashlee Buhler · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced Tuesday, Sept. 24 that the House would initiate a formal impeachment inquiry against President Trump. EMU Political Science Professors Edward Sidlow and Jeffery Bernstein discuss the likelihood of Trump being impeached and what the next steps are.

MAP provides students the opportunity to address issues of minority participation

By Megan Girbach · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

Through the MAP organization, students can share ideas on topics related to minorities and philosophy, meet and support peers and learn from philosophy departments. MAP’s first meeting is on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. in the History and Philosophy lounge. If interested, please contact Borges at sarellan@emich.edu to let him know you will be attending.

The Office of the Ombuds official office

EMU Office of the Ombuds present to Student Government

By Jenna Robinson · Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019

The Office of the Ombuds is a resource for the Eastern Michigan University community to take advantage of when faced with any concern. The office helps to resolve issues, coach through conflicts and act as a neutral resource while investigating grievances through EMU. Ombuds came to the Sept. 24 Student Government meeting to make themselves known so that members in Student Government can point individuals in their direction to receive help as well as be a resource to the office when looking into different policies here on campus.

Beta Camp at last year's inaugural EMUsic Fest

Preview: EMUsic Fest builds upon its local character

By Heather Weigel · Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019

Event planners, musicians, and artists alike are preparing for the second annual EMUsic Fest in EMU’s University Amphitheater. They speak of their excitement, hopes and expectations for the approaching event.

The Office of Wellness and Community Responsibility hosts the Wellness Woof to help students deal with stress and anxiety

By Pamela Mohar · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

Students were excited to attend the launch of this year’s series of Wellness Woofs, showing up at the Lake House to pet therapy dogs. The dogs were provided by Therapaws, a nonprofit organization that works with therapy animals. The Office of Wellness hosts this program throughout the semester, with the intention of helping students manage through stress and anxiety while bringing the campus community together.

Students warned of 'phishing' email scams

By Megan Morrison · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

The average college student thinks they can spot an email scam when they see it. While many may avoid getting ‘phished,’ I.T. wants to remind students how to be safe online, including never giving out any personal information through email.

Police Blotter: September 16 - September 21

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University, during the week of September 16 through September 21.

Lil Baby performs at 2019 NVRCH Music Festival

Rapper Lil Baby headlined inaugural NVRCH Music Festival in honor of fallen EMU student

By Ashlee Buhler · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

The music festival was created by two former EMU students in honor of their friend, Jayquon Tillman, who was murdered at a party in 2017.

Senator and Student Services Committee Vice-Chair Kirk Suchowesky

Suchowesky voted in as Student Services Committee vice-chair

By Jenna Robinson · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

Senator Kirck Suchowesky was voted in as the Student Services Committee vice-chair on Tuesday, Sept. 17. A 2-0 vote gave Suchowesky the promotion with no competition. Suchowesky said he feels prepared as a returning member to take on the new responsibilities of being a vice-chairman.

Star Studio by Angel values safety, acceptance and colorful hair

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

Star Studio by Angel in downtown Ypsilanti emphasizes safety and acceptance. Angel Vanas is an experience stylist and owner of the studio.

Student Services Committee plan healthy living week

By Jenna Robinson · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

The Student Services Committee had its first meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17. The committee discussed events for the year including a healthy living week that is tentatively being named “A Better YOU @ EMU Week.” The week will focus on diet, exercise, financial literacy, sexual health and mental health.

Several student organizations request Student Government funds at the Committee’s first public meeting

By Heather Weigel · Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019

EMU Student Government’s Business and Finance Committee put forward the money for two major campus events, elected a new vice chair and introduced a plan for a new student service at the Tuesday, Sept. 18 meeting.

Public Relations Student Society of America hosts informational meeting and pumpkin-decorating social

By Megan Girbach · Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019

On Sept. 17, EMU's Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) welcomed students who are interested in marketing, journalism, communications or public relations to an informational meeting in room 352 of the Student Center. Following the event, students could participate in a free pumpkin decorating special.

Evangelist Ken Fleck clashes with EMU students

By Arica Frisbey · Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019

Self-proclaimed evangelist and creator of This Campus Needs Jesus. com, Ken Fleck, visited Eastern on Wednesday, September 18 and was met with negative reactions.

One dead, one injured in shooting outside Tom's Party Store on Ballard and Cross St.

By Tyler Gaw · Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019

Shooting Outside Tom’s Party Store on Ballard and Cross Currently being investigated by Ypsilanti Police

Eastern Michigan University presented with grant to establish new foster parent training program

By Megan Girbach · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) sent a request for proposal (RFP) to design an updated foster parent training curriculum to replace the current educational program required of anyone who is interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent. MDHHS has granted Eastern Michigan University with $689,200 to revise this program with more current research-based content. Leading the project will be EMU's very own Dr. Sarah Shea, Dr. Jennifer Farley and Dr. Jennifer Kellman Fritz.