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Police Blotter, Sept. 19

By Joseph Israel · Monday, Sept. 19, 2016

Saturday, Sept. 10 At 6:49 p.m. an individual was picked up by authorities on Emmet Street and Hamilton Street for possession of marijuana. This case was closed on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

EMUFT holds rally in support of new contract for EMU lecturers

By Brandon Lazovic · Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University Federation of Teachers held a rally outside of Welch Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 7 as the EMUFT negotiates a new contract for full-time lecturers.

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Police blotter, Sept. 12

By Joseph Israel · Monday, Sept. 12, 2016

A call was placed to DPS after an underage subject was found intoxicated in Putnam Hall and in possession of alcohol. The subjext was transported to a local area hospital, treated and released. The case was closed on Monday.

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The best places to eat in Ypsi

By Brandon Lazovic · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016

Trying to adjust to living in an unfamiliar city can be difficult, let alone finding the buildings on Eastern Michigan University's campus or exploring the dozens of restaurants that the city of Ypsilanti has to offer.

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Useful websites every college student should know

By Brandon Lazovic · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016

With school just around the corner many students are gearing up for the first day of class. While Eastern Michigan University hosts an expansive library right on campus, the internet also offers several key resources that can aid in a successful semester.

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Police Blotter Aug. 15

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016

Thursday, Aug. 4 A car was pulled over at the corner of Rice and Forest for a traffic violation at 1:17 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4. According to the EMU Police Blotter, the “passenger [was] cited for open [alcohol] container in a motor vehicle.” The officer from the Department of Public Safety also “advised” the passenger on a warrant.

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EMU community speaks out about the Flint water crisis Part 2.

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016

During the winter semester, I wrote an article including a series of interviews with members of the Eastern Michigan University that were affected by the Flint water crisis. This summer I followed up on the four interviewees that were included in the article to see if anything has changed about their situation.

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Police Blotter, Aug. 2

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016

Thursday, July 21 “Multiple subjects found [were] found fighting in [the] street,” at 12:32 a.m., Thursday, July 21, according to the EMU Crime Log.

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Police blotter, July 23

By Drew Saunders · Saturday, July 23, 2016

Thursday, July 14 Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Public Safety assisted the Ypsilanti Police Department in the arrest of an armed man on the corner of Washtenaw Avenue and Ballard Street.

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EMU employees to lose jobs over budget cuts

By Drew Saunders · Monday, June 27, 2016

Ten EMU employees lost their jobs Monday evening due to budget cuts. Although the number of job losses are known, the actual positions and people have not yet been identified. As interim President Donald Loppnow explained in an email to faculty and staff members, EMU employees who could potentially be cut, will be assessed over a 30-day “bumping” period while Welch Hall negotiates with union members.

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A survival guide to purchasing textbooks

By Brandon Lazovic · Sunday, June 26, 2016

The beginning of any college semester is stressful enough as students sign up for classes, fill out financial aid forms, attend orientation, meet with academic advisors and get ready for countless deadlines and all-nighters.

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Police blotter, June 25

By Drew Saunders · Saturday, June 25, 2016

Friday, June 17 A 25 year old Ferndale man was pulled over by the Department of Public Safety for going the wrong way down Jarvis Street at 3:17 a.m.

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