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Worry about EMU's budget crisis, not reductions

By Neil Weinberg · Wednesday, April 6, 2011

It won’t come as a surprise to most of you that the state budget woes are causing some panic at public universities across Michigan.

Return to NCAA championship unlikely for Huskies next season

By Ryan Larimore · Wednesday, April 6, 2011

The UConn Huskies are the winners of the NCAA Championship game over the Butler Bulldogs, 53-41 Coach Jim Calhoun won his third NCAA Championship with Connecticut. The Huskies came into the regular season unranked in preseason polls.

Women's championship outshines men's

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Viewers witnessed a boring national collegiate basketball championship games Monday as UConn beat Butler, 53-41. For some, March Madness slowed down — but it was far from over. The women played a tense defensive game as Texas A&M took a 76-70 victory over Notre Dame on Tuesday.

U.S. should make universal health care law

By Leann Schaefer · Sunday, April 3, 2011

I recently experienced a rude awakening as a result of a hit-and-run accident. My boyfriend, Zach Baker, was skateboarding to the store Feb.

Why'd we choose to defend Libya?

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, April 3, 2011

March 28, President Barack Obama gave a speech defending the military actions against Libya. He also detailed how Europe would take center stage in the conflict, rather than the United States.

Mining regulations need to step up

By Clement Daly · Sunday, April 3, 2011

This Tuesday will mark the one-year anniversary of the Upper Big Branch mine disaster in southern West Virginia.

Here's an early look at baseball's awards

By Nick Shlain · Sunday, April 3, 2011

Major league baseball kicked off its season last week, so it seems like as good of a time as ever to predict the individual awards given out by the league. Here are my predictions:

More sleep improves college performance

By Jumanah Saadeh · Wednesday, March 30, 2011

People say this all the time, but seriously, is it just me, or does it seem like this semester has everyone with their heads down and super stressed?

Monopolies bad for U.S. capitalism

By James Tatum · Wednesday, March 30, 2011

A few weeks ago on The Daily Show, host Jon Stewart sat down with the newbie senator from Kentucky, Rand Paul. The two discussed the budget, running deficits and the Tea Party. It all seemed so genuine, however, the most striking segment of the conversation surrounded federal regulations and the right place for the government in the marketplace.

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.