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Participants raise their fists in a show of solidarity and support during the Black Lives Matter event at the day-long teach-in on racism, diversity and inclusion on Monday, Nov. 14.

EMU community discusses Black Lives Matter during teach-in

By Eugene Kutz · Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016

On Monday, Nov. 14 Eastern Michigan University’s Faculty Senate hosted a racial relations teach-in titled “Know Justice, Know Peace,” an all-day event at McKenny Hall.

EMU students sanctioned for involvement in sit-in

By Shayler Barnes Jr. · Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016

In response to four racial slurs found on Eastern Michigan University's campus, four students have been sanctioned by EMU's Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards for their involvement in the Student Center protest in early November. Since late September, several racial slurs have been discovered including:"KKK, Go Home N*****rs” spray painted on King Hall, ,"Leave N*****rs" spray painted on Ford Hall, "N*****rs" spray painted in the elevator of Hoyt Residence Hall and "N*****rs" spray painted in the stairwell of Wise Residence Hall. In response to these incidents over 200 students came together and marched from dorm hall to dorm hall to gather their overnight necessities then marched to the Student Center shortly after midnight, Sep.

#Notmypresident rally draws crowd on EMU's campus

By Olivia Grills · Monday, Nov. 14, 2016

A rally protesting president-elect Donald Trump started in the early evening on Monday, Nov. 14 on Eastern Michigan University’s campus.

Police blotter, Nov. 14

By Joe Israel · Monday, Nov. 14, 2016

Sunday, Nov. 6 At 7:59 p.m. the Department of Public Safety received a call regarding a student's bike stolen from the racks near Best residence hall. This case was closed on Sunday, Nov. 13.

The Sound Grenade, advertised as "the world's smallest SOS alarm," was created by the company ROBOCOPP, can fit in any pocket and weighs less than an ounce. Photo courtesy of ROBOCOPP

ROBOCOPP creates 'world's smallest SOS alarm' to help protect students

By Sarah Lewis · Monday, Nov. 14, 2016

In an effort to help college students stay safe the companyROBOCOPP has created the Sound Grenade, a personal alarm used to scare off possible criminals and attackers from hurting students.

Trump’s presidential win surprises young voters at EMU’s election gathering

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016

Presidential candidate Donald Trump won the presidency on Tuesday, Nov. 8, stunning the crowd at Eastern Michigan University’s election party hosted by EMU Student Government.

News Briefs, Nov. 14

By Brandon Lazovic · Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016

EMU construction management students place second in national construction competition Six Eastern Michigan University construction management students placed second in a national pre-construction competition sponsored by the Associated Schools of Construction from Oct. 12 to Oct. 15 in Downers Grove, Illinois.

4 EMU students face disciplinary action for involvement in student center sit-in

By Brandon Lazovic · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016

Four students who took part in the Student Center overnight occupation to protest the racial graffiti spray painted on several Eastern Michigan University buildings are currently facing one-year suspensions for their involvement in the sit-in.

Bob Heighes (right), chief of Eastern Michigan University's police department, speaking with members of Student Government on Nov. 1 regarding EMU PD's investigation of the racial graffiti incidents on campus.

EMU chief of police speaks with Student Government about racial graffiti investigation

By Brandon Lazovic · Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016

Members of Eastern Michigan University's Student Government spoke with Bob Heighes, chief of EMU's Police Department, on Nov. 1 about EMU PD's ongoing investigation of the racial graffiti incidents on campus.

Police Blotter, Oct. 30

By Joe Israel · Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016

Sunday, Oct. 23 At 12 a.m. a minor was reported to be in possession of alcohol inside of Downing residence hall. The current status of this case is open.

Police Blotter, Nov. 7

By Joe Israel · Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016

At 4:02 a.m. the Ypsilanti Police Department apprehended a suspect for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs on the corner of Huron River Drive and Leforge Road. The status of this case is pending.

Petition follows occupation of EMU Student Center

By Shayler Barnes Jr. · Monday, Nov. 7, 2016

three students involved in the occupation of the Student Center are being pursued by Eastern Michigan University for violation of student conduct, in response EMU faculty has started an online petition demanding that administration drop charges against the students and begin to take a different approach to non-violent protest.

News Briefs, Nov. 7

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Nov. 7, 2016

Bridget Mary McCormack, a Michigan Court Supreme Court Justice, has been selected as commencement speaker for Eastern Michigan University's fall commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 17.

EMU faculty and hundreds of students rally to protest racism on campus

By Brandon Lazovic · Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016

Hundreds of people gathered outside of Ford Hall at Eastern Michigan University on Wednesday, Nov.

EMU President and Provost Address Racial Slurs

By Shayler Barnes Jr. · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016

Following the overnight occupation of the Student Center at Eastern Michigan University, University President James Smith stated that no charges have been filed against the students, and wouldn’t comment on if charges will eventually be filed.

EMU students occupy Student Center

By Shayler Barnes Jr. · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016

In the evening the day following a racial slur being painted on the exterior of Ford Hall, over 200 students entered Eastern Michigan University's Student Center shortly after 12 a.m.

Racial Slur on EMU's Ford hall

By Shayler Barnes Jr. · Monday, Oct. 31, 2016

A racial slur targeting the black community was spray painted at Eastern Michigan University on the east exterior wall of Ford Hall this morning.

News Briefs, Nov. 1

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 31, 2016

Actress Bellamy Young campaigns for Hillary Clinton at EMU Actress Bellamy Young, famous for her role as First Lady and Sen. Mellie Grant in the television series "Scandal," campaigned for Hillary Clinton at Eastern Michigan University's McKenny hall on Sunday, Oct. 30.

EMU Student Government votes against purchasing business cards for senators

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 31, 2016

In a heated discussion at the Student Government meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18 a resolution to authorize the purchase of business cards for senators was denied in a vote of 2-18.

Mock presidential debate at EMU brings some humor to the campaign

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016

At Eastern Michigan University, professors Beth Henschen and Jeffery Bernstein took over the guises of presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump for a mock debate on Wednesday, Oct. 26.