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Police Blotter: Oct. 14 - Oct. 19

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The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Oct. 14 through Oct. 19.






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Created Equal takes a stand on EMU campus

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The organization Created Equal displayed graphic images of abortion on campus on Oct. 9. The organization stages a protest on abortion every year on the south side of campus next to Porter and King Hall. Student Government provided students with information on how to avoid the area if they did not want to see the display. 


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EMU alumnus premieres film When It Breaks at the State Theatre

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On Sat. October 12, EMU alumnus Todd Tue premiered his film 'When It Breaks' at the State Theatre in Ann Arbor. The documentary film follows special education teacher and musician Konrad Wert, also known as his stage name Possessed by Paul James, as he tours the country with his family for a year. 



EMU Theatre Guest Services

EMU's first ever accessibility crew working to make the theater experience enjoyable for all

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Eastern Michigan University’s first ever accessibility crew will take action this winter during the EMU Theatre’s presentation of “Still Life with Iris.” Under the guidance of Elena SV Flys, EMU assistant professor of arts administration, the accessibility crew is responsible for designing the access services that will be available for three of the six performances that will take place in Quirk Theatre in Dec.  




The Eastern Echo

Police Blotter: Oct. 7 - Oct. 12

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The Police Blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Oct. 7 through Oct. 12.


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Office of Community Wellness donates 100 iClickers to aid students

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In a Senate Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8, Speaker of the House Taylor Lawrence shares the progress of the iClicker project. The Office of Community Wellness donated 100 iClickers, and Lawrence applied for a grant from the Women in Philanthropy to expand the project. This project will allow students access to tools to enhance their education without having to spend more money.





Senate Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8

Miscommunication evident in allocation processes

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The Business and Finance Committee allocated $1,443 to EMU Gospel Choirs last winter semester. The funds were never transferred to the organization’s account after paperwork was likely misplaced during the allocation process. The Senate passed a resolution on Tuesday, Oct. 8 to allocate the original amount plus $57 as an apology to the organization.

In his pilot episode of his club-reviewing podcast, The Flock, Anthony Thaxton talks with student Raj Rahman about EMU's Astronomy Club.