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EMU Faculty Senate to discuss resolution to university budget concerns

By Joe Israel · Friday, March 30, 2018

Coming on the heels of Eastern Michigan University’s ongoing budget crisis, the Faculty Senate discussed a resolution to potentially issue a vote of no confidence to President James Smith Wednesday, March 28.

“Better University” Coalition and students deliver demands to EMU president

By Olivia Grills · Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Students and faculty gathered outside Welch Hall Tuesday, March 27 to deliver summarized demands for budget changes to the president’s office.

EMU athletes react to cut sports

By Madeline Reinbolt · Sunday, March 25, 2018

In the wake of Eastern Michigan University’s announced parting of four sports from its athletics program, university athletes express their anger and sadness over the decision.

Students Present Year-Long Research at 38th Annual Undergraduate Symposium

By Noel Saval · Sunday, March 25, 2018

Students congregated Friday, March 23 in the student center at Eastern Michigan University to present their research in their various fields of study, which most have been working on for the majority of the school year in collaboration with a faculty mentor.

Police Blotter March 18 – March 24

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, March 25, 2018

List of reported crimes on and around campus between March 18 - March 24.

GREEN week kicked off with Meatless Monday

By Micah Cotner · Saturday, March 24, 2018

The GREEN environmental team at Eastern Michigan University kicked off Green Week with Meatless Monday in Pray-Harrold.

Students and faculty 'Run for Title IX' at EMU

By Elizabeth Harrison · Saturday, March 24, 2018

Students and faculty gathered outside the student center at Eastern Michigan University, bundled against the cold, to support Title IX at the “Run for Title IX.”

EMU unions organize meeting on budget concerns

By Olivia Grills · Friday, March 23, 2018

EMU-AAUP, the prominent teacher’s union at Eastern Michigan University, discussed recent job and athletic cuts at a public meeting over budget concerns.

EMU Athletics to cut four sports programs due to budget

By Joe Israel and Olivia Grills · Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Due to budgetary concerns, Eastern Michigan University annouced it will sever four athletic programs, effective at the conclusion of the Spring of 2018.

Police Blotter March 11 – March 17

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, March 18, 2018

List of crimes reported on and around campus between March 11 and March 17.

Workshop discusses history and future of feminism

By Noel Saval · Saturday, March 17, 2018

Students gathered Monday, March 12 for the workshop “Feminist Leadership and Social Movements”, led by special events programmer of the Women’s Resource Center Mindy Holmes.

‘Save our Staff’ protest calls for change

By Olivia Grills · Saturday, March 17, 2018

The lay off of 60 secretarial positions at Eastern Michigan University sparked a protest outside Welch Hall by students and faculty.

EMU students and faculty protest privatization of parking

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, March 11, 2018

A privatization plan for Eastern Michigan University’s parking, pitched to the Ypsilanti City Council for approval, was met with opposition from multiple students and faculty.

Students frustrated by high prices at on-campus food stores

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, March 11, 2018

The Eagle Café and Lobby Shops on Eastern Michigan University’s campus provide a convenient source of drinks and snacks for students, but they come at a steep price.

Police Blotter March 4 – March 10

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, March 11, 2018

Police reports from on and around campus between Mar. 4 and Mar. 10.

Insurance Agent provides advice for lower quotes

By Genevieve Moore · Saturday, March 10, 2018

For Eastern Michigan University student Hannah Armstrong, finding affordable and trusted car insurance was a struggle.

New furniture in Roosevelt Hall provides new place to work

By Genevieve Moore · Saturday, March 10, 2018

Students who spend a lot of time in Roosevelt hall now have a much more modern and stylish place to study between classes.

Police Blotter Feb. 25 – Mar. 3

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, March 4, 2018

List of crimes that occurred on and around campus from Feb. 25 through Mar. 3.

Unveiling of unity mural met with positive and negative feedback

By Olivia Grills · Friday, March 2, 2018

The official reveal of the new unity mural within Eastern Michigan University’s McKenny Hall garnered praise as well as criticism from students.

Self-Care Fair promotes wellness for students

By Olivia Grills · Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018

With midterm exams dominating the week, Eastern Michigan University organizations set up a self-care fair to ease student anxieties and encourage individual wellness.