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Candidates interview for 3rd Ward seat

By Andrew Lenzo · Monday, June 3, 2019

Four candidates interviewed to fill the vacant 3rd Ward city council seat on Tuesday, May 28 at City Hall. They spoke before city council members and a room of concerned citizens.

Person robbed at corner of Emmet and Ballard

By Andrew Lenzo · Monday, June 3, 2019

Police are searching for a suspect after a man was robbed at the corner of Emmet and Ballard Street early Monday morning.

REC/IM to debut first phase of renovations

By Pamela Mohar · Sunday, June 2, 2019

The first phase of renovations to the REC/IM will be completed by the fall of 2019. The renovations include a basketball, volleyball and badminton courts, a meeting space and a fitness area.

Annual Camaro Superfest returning to Ypsilanti

By Ashlee Buhler · Friday, May 31, 2019

The 28th annual Camaro Superfest returns to Ypsilanti’s Riverside Park July 5-7. The city has agreed to co-sponsor the event this year by fixing the internal road in the park.

Police Blotter: May 13 to May 24

By Arica Frisbey · Sunday, May 26, 2019

The police blotter is a collection of the criminal going-ons at Eastern Michigan University for the weeks of May 13 to May 24.

Police Blotter: April 29- May 11, 2019

By Arica Frisbey · Saturday, May 25, 2019

The police blotter is a collection of the criminal going-ons at Eastern Michigan University for the weeks of April 29 through May 11.

Eastern Michigan University faculty and staff offered early retirement buyouts

By Ashlee Buhler · Thursday, May 23, 2019

In May of 2019, Eastern Michigan University announced a voluntary early retirement incentive program for full-time faculty and staff.

Peninsular Dam to be removed

By Ashlee Buhler · Friday, May 17, 2019

During the May 7 Ypsilanti City Council meeting, council members voted to remove the Peninsular Dam. $500,000 was approved for the project with a 5-1 vote.

A partnership deal for student housing is speculated following the closure of Buell and Phelps Halls

By Dan D'Introno · Friday, May 17, 2019

The closure of Buell and Phelps Halls sheds light on the problems in student housing on campus. A decision has yet to be made in regards to student housing as a Board of Regents Meeting looms on June 23.

Opening in Ypsilanti Draws Diverse Group from Artist Community

EMU Professor performs during Glyph Opening Reception at the Riverside Arts Center

By Pamela Mohar · Monday, May 13, 2019

Carla Harryman, professor of literature at EMU, performed her original spoken piece Hannah Cut In at the opening reception for Glyph: The Diversity, Complexity, and Aesthetics of Language art exhibit at the Riverside Arts Center. Professor Harryman utilized an ensemble of performance artists and typewriters to create this symphony of sounds. Inspired by her experiences as a child and the political influences of Hannah Arendt, Hannah Cut In waltzes the lines connecting language and music.

EMU Dining Services announces temporary closures to locations

By Andrew Lenzo · Friday, May 10, 2019

EMU Dining announced closures to campus locations following a hot water interruption.

Ypsilanti loses former mayor

By Ashlee Buhler · Thursday, May 9, 2019

Pete Murdock, Ypsilanti’s former mayor and longest serving city council member, died on May 4 at age 76. He was involved in the Ypsilanti community for more than 25 years.

A Business-Model Government and a Future Generation

By Zach Sturgill · Monday, May 6, 2019

“No matter how rich, wealthy, or accustomed you may be, if I can’t hold a conversation with you, I can’t see myself working under you.”

A Spark for Sports Writing - Frank Wladyslawski

By Zach Sturgill · Saturday, May 4, 2019

If you follow high school sports in Downriver Michigan, you most likely know the name Frank Wladyslawski. He is a multimedia sports journalist that reports for the News-Herald and Dearborn Press & Guide. His section for the News-Herald is called the “MIprepzone," where he and his team of freelance reporters get the latest games and tournaments covered for the Downriver and Huron leagues.

Pantry provides: Swoop’s has safety for some with food insecurity

By Zach Sturgill · Friday, May 3, 2019

Swoop’s Pantry is a “word of mouth” type of place. Nestled in the bottom floor of Pierce Hall is the non-profit food pantry. A few EMU students could be around but it is limited to just that. Swoop’s is not as busy as an Eagle Café like those at Pray-Harrold and the College of Business. This location on campus is quiet but has shelves full of valuables at no cost to you.

Fitness on Social Media: For Yourself or Others?

By Zach Sturgill · Thursday, May 2, 2019

You scroll through your social media feed; it could be Twitter or Instagram. Many topics and posts show up, like comedy or news. A friend’s post enters position on your phone screen, and it is a gym selfie. You might have seen them before.

EMU Graduates Celebrate at Winter Commencement

Winter 2019 Graduates Celebrate Commencement

By Andrew Lenzo · Thursday, May 2, 2019

Graduates of Eastern Michigan University celebrated commencement on Sunday, April 28 at the Convocation Center.

Student Affairs Committee Brings Grad School Application Suggestions, DRC Concerns to Board

By Arica Frisbey · Thursday, May 2, 2019

During the last student affairs committee meeting of the 2018-2019 academic year, regents received presentations and concerns from Student Government, Housing and Residence Life and EMU's Children Institute, as well as campus leader Aaron Kempa. The presentations took place Tuesday, April 23, in Welch Hall with an audience of 40 to 50 people listening to the updates.

Police Blotter: April 15-28

By Arica Frisbey · Tuesday, April 30, 2019

The police blotter is a collection of the criminal going-ons at Eastern Michigan University for the weeks of April 15 through April 28.

NAACP President Kya Fordham reads off the list of demands of affected students at today's rally.

Recent Campus Hate Incident Displays EMU’s Lack of Protective Policy

By Malaya Elgarico and Arica Frisbey · Monday, April 22, 2019

Like many students, Chris Casillas didn't feel the need to read the EMU student code of conduct or the Housing Department's guide to campus living. However, after February's racial incident in Best Hall, he wishes he had. "I have to go to a hearing with Conduct and see that girl again,” Casillas said. “I have to defend myself when I shouldn't even have to." "That girl" is his former suitemates’ girlfriend, who hung up a naked black baby doll for Casillas to find early February 11. With the Washtenaw County Prosecutor refusing to charge her and the suitemates with ethnic intimidation, justice for Casillas is left to Eastern's Conduct office -- and their vague policies regarding hate incidents on campus.