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Green Lots 1 and 2 (formerly North Lot) always have parking spots readily available, but some commuters refuse to walk that far to their classes.

There's no parking problem at EMU

By Neil Weinberg · Wednesday, March 30, 2011

In the last two days, you have probably voted for Student Body President, or at least heard someone on campus talking about the election. You might have seen chalk on the sidewalk or found one of the candidates chatting with a group of students in the library or Student Center.

Ramsey still Eagles coach, for now

By Arturo Rodriguez · Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Charles Ramsey, coach of the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team has gone six seasons as the man calling the shots for the Eagles. But the results of the 2010-2011 season seem to be a too familiar sight for Eagles fans.

Jelani McGadney, one of the candiates for student body president, has expressed his willingness to work with EMU and the Ann Arbor Transportation Authortiy to help alleviate campus parking woes.

Echo editors support McGadney, Chicoine

By Staff Editorial · Sunday, March 27, 2011

The Eastern Echo editorial board has decided to endorse Jelani McGadney for the position of Student Body President and Jeff Chicoine as Student Body Vice President in the upcoming election at Eastern Michigan University. Of the pool of candidates, we feel McGadney provided the best plans to address students’ concerns.

Cyclists need to keep away from vehicles

By Jesse Peck · Sunday, March 27, 2011

When winter begins to fade and the days grow warmer, Michigan becomes invigorated. People start going back outside for pleasure and begin to naturally pigment their skin. However, with the good of the newly reinvigorated spring comes the bad. I refer to things like people walking in the road, and more frustratingly, cyclists in the road.

Libya is not repeat of Iraqi conflict; America should now focus inward

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, March 27, 2011

With the recent missile strikes in Libya by allied forces, some people are becoming concerned Libya will become the next Iraq. This is unlikely, however.

Don't permit Bayh to confuse 'centrist' and 'corporatist' labels

By James Tatum · Wednesday, March 23, 2011

I loathe Evan Bayh, the former senator from Indiana, and either for reasons of catharsis or clarity, I thought it necessary to dedicate an entire column to my dislike of the “Democrat.” A few weeks ago, I read Bayh was signing on to be a contributor for Fox News, and without shock but much chagrin, I thought this is exactly the conundrum “centrists” pose for the Democratic Party.

Papers need online but not print

By Neil Weinberg · Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Last week, after what seemed like years of speculation, The New York Times finally announced its plan to put all of its online content beyond a pay wall, making it the first major news outlet to do so.

Cuts and Bolts: Tigers option Sizemore to minors

By Nick Shlain · Wednesday, March 23, 2011

As spring training winds down, it becomes time for all 30 major league teams to trim the fat of the 40-man roster down to the 25 guys who get to suit up on Opening Day. Last week, teams sent their top young prospects back to minor league camp to take a longer look at those in competition for big league jobs. For the Detroit Tigers, this meant looking at second basemen Will Rhymes, whom manager Jim Leyland named a starter, and Danny Worth.

English expects improvement in 2011

By Jerime Crane · Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Football is a brutal sport, but watching it played at Eastern Michigan University can be equally as brutal lately. Ever since the change of the school mascot in 1991 when the EMU Hurons became the EMU Eagles, the football program has been abysmal, accumulating a 61-160-1 record in 19 seasons.

Odds shifting for GOP presidential candidates

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, March 20, 2011

Though Mitt Romney dropped out of the 2008 presidential race in order to give John McCain a better shot, it looks like he is back and intending to run for 2012.

Lessons to be learned from Iraqi occupation

By Clement Daly · Sunday, March 20, 2011

Eight years ago on March 19, 2003, the United States government flouted international law and defied the millions who protested in the U.S. and around the world by unilaterally invading Iraq. The rape of Iraq undoubtedly will be recorded as one of greatest crimes of the 21st century.

Nuclear energy not a safe bet

By Erica Mooney · Sunday, March 20, 2011

It’s impossible to ignore the flurry of opinions yet difficult to discern the facts of the current nuclear crisis. What is clear is the massive impact of the recent earthquakes and tsunami damage on Japan’s multiple nuclear reactors, which are still steaming radioactive material.

Republicans need new tactics to continue forward

By James Tatum · Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Last week, I wrote the Republican Party is suffering from an illness. At first my diagnosis was simply the carunculous Tea Party, but now I feel it is something different, or at least more than first suspected. The symptoms seem much more cerebral. It is as if the party has been suffering from a “brain-drain” as of late.

Discrimination against gays not tolerated at EMU

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Last year, student Julea Ward was expelled from Eastern Michigan University. She had been enrolled in a master’s program in pursuit of certification to be a school counselor. Her expulsion was warranted by her refusal to counsel homosexual students.

Opponent praise could ruin Obama re-election

By Neil Weinberg · Wednesday, March 16, 2011

President Barack Obama has had his problems since taking office, but everyone can agree he’s probably the best politician in the country. His 2008 presidential campaign was nearly flawless and managed to unseat a front runner and defeated a beloved war hero before then-Senator Obama had even spent a full term in the Senate.

Don't just celebrate, get educated

By Jesse Peck · Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Saint Patrick’s Day is one of revelry, food and alcohol consumption, is it not? It’s a day for people to go out to their favorite bar and drink themselves into oblivion on a bevy of dyed-green-light-beers.

March Madness in Michigan

By Jerime Crane · Wednesday, March 16, 2011

The state of Michigan is represented by three teams in this year’s NCAA Tournament: Michigan State University, Oakland University and the University of Michigan.

Regional NCAA preview

By Arturo Rodriguez , Ryan Larimore and Jerime Crane · Wednesday, March 16, 2011

It’s cliché to say anything can happen during March Madness, but that doesn’t make it any less true.

Eagles get little support in MAC title defeat

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Sunday, March 13, 2011

For those who didn’t know, Eastern Michigan’s women’s basketball team became the first fifth seed to make an appearance in the Mid American Conference tournament. It did so by sending the No. 1-seeded Toledo home Friday and played in the championship game Saturday.

GOP budget cuts help no one

By Erica Mooney · Sunday, March 13, 2011

Among all the chaos of recent headlines, the one that may most critically and directly affect me personally seems to me, the most ridiculous. You might have heard of the Republican attack on Planned Parenthood and other provisions that kill essential health programs. Perhaps not so widely covered was the U.S. helicopter that gunned down nine young boys in Afghanistan or the increasingly despicable treatment of Bradley Manning.