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EMU Hosts 11th Annual César Chávez Day of Celebration

 Students from local high schools joined EMU staff, faculty and students in celebrating the 11th Annual César Chávez Day of Celebration. Activities and presentations celebrated Latinx-American culture, addressed the lack of Latinx economic mobility and highlighted the importance of receiving a college degree.  

Ypsilanti City Council Passes Amendment to Regulate Zoning for the Sale and Recreational use of Firearms

 Ypsilanti City Council voted to pass an amendment that regulates the areas of the city where the sale and recreational use of firearms can be located at. 

Sen. Suchowesky Suspends Student Body Presidential Campaign

 Student Sen. Kirk Suchowesky announced on Saturday, March 5 that he’s suspending his campaign for Student Body President.  

Smith, Abuzir Talk Food Security, Improving Life for EMU Students

 The student body elections are quickly approaching. Ethan Smith was the first to announce his candidacy for student body president and hopes his voice will speak volumes to the administration. 

Director of Dining Services Meets with Student Senate

A conversation between Chris Yeadon, who is the director of dining services, and the Student Senate about dining on campus. Focusing on more options for religious and vegetarian/vegan diners as well as changes that they have made to places like the Crossroads Marketplace and the Eastern Eateries. 

DECA Advances to International Conference

 Students Anthony Levesque and Collin Clem established EMU’s DECA team in the Fall 2018 semester. The attended the State Conference in February and will go on to compete at the International Conference in April. They hope more students will join them in competing in the coming semester. 

Sen. Balaal Hollings Talks Parking, Universal Calendar and New African American Resource Center

 Sen. Balaal Hollings announced on Feb. 21 that he would be running for Student Body President of Eastern Michigan University. Some of his main campaign promises include creating an African American Resource Center, creating a universal calendar for Student Organizations, and making changes to on-campus parking.  

Police Blotter: March 11- 17

A summary of criminal goings-on at Eastern Michigan University, March 11-17. 

TODAY IN HISTORY: MARCH 19TH

U.S. Congress passed and authorized the use of time zones and daylight savings time 101 years ago today, March 19.  

Active Shooter Incident at University of Michigan's Mason Hall

Active shooter incident at Mason Hall at the University of Michigan is unconfirmed and appeared to be balloons being popped near a vigil that was being held for the victims of the New Zealand Mosque shootings.

Candice Crutcher Talks Housing Privatization

 Student Body President Candice Crutcher commented on the university’s consideration of the privatization of housing at the Student Government meeting on March 5.  

Student Government Discusses Parking, Handicap Door Access

 Student Government held a meeting on March 5 in McKenny Hall, with 13 Senators present. Discussion included a handicap door audit, an expansion of the parking lot time limit, reallocating the budget to increase funds for student organizations and creating a Martin Luther King Jr. poetry scholarship. 

Police Blotter: March 4- March 10

Farm Workers Boycott Wendy's

 Dozens of farmworkers, students, allies and community leaders gathered to rally outside of Wendy’s on Carpenter Street Saturday, March 9.  

Police Blotter: Feb. 18 - March 2

The 'police blotter' is a summary of reported crimes at Eastern Michigan University. 

Ypsilanti Community Supports Kent Hobbs At City Council Meeting, City Manager Resigns Days Later

Supporters for Ken Hobbs gathered at the Ypsilanti City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 5. 15 people spoke against the department's decision to hire a white candidate from outside Ypsilanti rather than of Hobbs, who is Black.

Guest Speaker Presents: The Accomplishments of African-Americans with Disabilities

Africology and African Studies Experts Answer What Racism Is in Panel Discussion in Celebration Black History Month

Africology and African studies experts gathered in celebration of Black History Month to answer the question, “What is Racism?” in a panel discussion open to students, faculty and other Eastern Michigan University community members.

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Decides Against Ethnic Intimidation Charge in Best Hall's Racial Display Case

The Washtenaw County Prosecutor has decided not to pursue ethnic intimidation charges in the Best Hall case at Eastern Michigan University.

Faculty Spotlight: Shayna White

Stepping off the sixth-floor elevators in Pray-Harrold, a laugh erupts which seems to be contagious. Following the laugh, a smile and bubbly personality emerges that brings smiles from everyone around. Senior Secretary for the English Language and Literature department, Shayna White, is relied on by many.