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Miscommunication evident in allocation processes

By Jenna Robinson · Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019

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.

LGBT Resource Center hosts tailgate in honor of homecoming week

By Megan Girbach · Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019

The LGBT Resource Center hosted its annual LGBTailgate on Oct. 9 in honor of homecoming week. At the event, students could enjoy food, friendship and a wide variety of outdoor activities, including corn hole, life-size Jenga and Connect Four and more.

EMU students celebrate Latin Night

By Austin Book · Monday, Oct. 7, 2019

The week of Sept. 30 to Oct. 5 was this year’s LSA Week, a week-long celebration put on by the Latinx Student Association (LSA) to engage EMU’s students and to hopefully recruit new members along the way. The annual Latin Night celebration took place at the McKenny Ballroom on Thursday night. Latin Night was put on by the LSA and sponsored by the Center of Race & Ethnicity.

High school students visit EMU for national Manufacturing Day

By Megan Morrison · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019

150 students from Plymouth-Canton high schools came to EMU to learn about manufacturing and the paths you can take in it. While it is commonly believed that manufacturing is dark and dirty, it is actually a field that is very high-tech.

Student Services committee discusses Healthy Living Week, resources for LGBTQ+ community

By Heather Weigel · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019

The Student Services committee is planning a healthy living week for all students and student organizations. They also seek to sponsor a training session for changing preferred names and pronouns on my.emich.

Author of What the Eyes Don't See holds book signing at EMU

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose research exposed the Flint water crisis, held a book signing at EMU for her book What the Eyes Don't See. The event consisted of a lecture about the book and a Q & A preceding the book signing.

Renovation of the Rutherford Pool bathhouse anticipated for 2020

By Ashlee Buhler · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019

After 46 years of business, the Rutherford Pool bathhouse will undergo a major renovation at the end of the year that will include plumbing and electrical upgrades as well as adding gender neutral and family changing rooms.

YpsiGLOW is coming soon

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019

YpsiGLOW, a night of glow-in-the-dark festivities, is occurring on Oct. 25, from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Study Abroad Fair allows students to get glimpse of studying beyond EMU

By Megan Girbach · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019

On Oct. 1, EMU hosted its annual Study Abroad Fair to get students excited about the possibility of studying beyond EMU.

Police Blotter: Sept. 30 - Oct. 4

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of September 30 through October 4.

B&F Committee alleviates worries of overspending

The Business and Finance Committee reduces amount of money allocated since previous meeting

By Jenna Robinson · Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019

The Business and Finance Committee allocated money to the International Student Association, The United Nation Association, Optimize Eastern, women’s club softball and women’s club ultimate frisbee on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The senators allocated less than half of the amount they did at the previous committee meeting, alleviated some of the stress of overspending the budget.

Suspects In Pease A-1 Lot Armed Robbery and Carjacking Incident Arrested

By Tyler Gaw · Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019

The two suspects in the Pease A-1 lot armed robbery and carjacking incident have been arrested. The stolen vehicle, a 2010 Dodge Charger, was recovered.

Eastern Michigan University Police Investigating Armed Robbery and Carjacking at Pease A-1 Lot

By Tyler Gaw · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019

Two suspects approached an Eastern Michigan University student with a handgun demanding money and their car keys. The two suspects got into the student's vehicle and fled the spot.

EMU offers wide variety of resources to help students

By Megan Girbach · Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019

Eastern Michigan offers many resources for its students. The three prominent resources on campus are the Office of Wellness and Community Responsibility, the LGBT Resource Center and CATE Lab.

Send Silence Packing display features 110 backpacks to raise awareness for suicide among college students

Annual walk held to raise awareness for mental health and suicide

By Megan Morrison · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

EMU students gather at the university pond to walk for mental health and suicide awareness. The event aimed to not only inform of mental health issues but also to remind those who are suffering that someone cares.

Patrick lectures on racial segregation and discrimination

EMU Political Science professor talks discrimination and finding your “dash”

By Jaylyn Jones · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

Although the Civil Rights Movement has long passed, economic, political and social disparity still exists. Dr. Barbara Patrick, a political science professor at Eastern Michigan University, gave a presentation on Sept. 24 to address how racial segregation and discrimination are being challenged by the millennial generation.

Laugh-A-Minute-Enterprises and Campus Life Host Comedy Night

By Megan Girbach · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

On the evening of Sept. 26, students filled the Student Center Auditorium to enjoy a free comedy show hosted by Laugh-A-Minute-Enterprises and Campus Life. At the event, L.A.M.E. members showed off their comedic talent through performances such as improv games and ad-lib hilarity.

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.