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Should Teresa Pecovic have been deported?

By C.A. Joseph Peters · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014

I understand why Pecovic was deported; she failed to report to immigration authorities. But Pecovic had a Social Security number, a driver’s license, a job, filed and paid taxes, was educated in a Catholic high school, grew up in Detroit, was fluent in English, had no criminal record aside from her aforementioned offense, and was born in a country with which the U.S. is at peace.

Early voting is essential

By Andrew Kocis · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014

On Sept. 29, the Supreme Court blocked an early voting measure in Ohio, which allowed voting to begin 35 days before Election Day.

'Double Up Food Bucks' encourages healthy eating among low-income individuals

By Lamaria Reed · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014

Generally a person who receives food stamps tries to get as much bang for their buck by purchasing food that fills them up fast.

Framing issues: How advertisers manipulate you

By Prof. John G. Fike · Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014

Humanity’s uniqueness is being used against us. We’re manipulated daily to believe and act in ways that can harm us.

EMU administration out of step with students

By David Konarske · Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014

Every year since I became a student at Eastern Michigan University, students have complained about parking. I, a commuter, even wrote a column about why parking was not as bad as people thought. However, as enrollment has gone up and I have had more experience, I agree that we need more parking that is convenient to students.

Detroit, sell the Lamborghini

By C.A. Joseph Peters · Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014

Imagine if you saw a Lamborghini parked in the driveway of a glorious Art Deco mansion. What would you think? Maybe the owner is a gentleman recently retired, and the car was a 65th birthday present he gave to himself. Maybe there were less than a hundred of its kind ever made, and the car carries historical and sentimental value.

Marvel Comics, female fans

By Andrew Kocis · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014

On Aug. 18, 1Marvel Comics revealed the variant covers of its Spider-Woman comic that is to be released in November.

Good news for the revolution

By John G. Fike · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014

Do you ever wonder why it seems no one’s trying to fix what’s wrong in our world? Count ‘em off: economic inequality, the disaster of economic globalization, the threat of individualism, the corporate takeover of governments, and our inability to control money in politics.

Public universities for citizens only

By C.A. Joseph Peters · Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014

In December of last year, Eastern Michigan University approved giving in-state tuition to non-citizens as long as they had attended at least three years of high school in Michigan.

Public Unions and the EAA

By David Konarske · Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014

A Sept. 23 article heralded the return of the Education Achievement Authority to the public discourse.

COLUMN: This is the year for the Tigers

By Andrew Mascharka · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014

1984 – Tigers fans remember that year. It has been a while since Tigers fans could say they were the champions. Years have passed since the days of Kirk Gibson, Jack Morris and Alan Trammell and there have been some good and some not-so-good years since, but one thing has remained the same – they still haven’t won the big one.

Apple iPhone 6 is a disappointment

By Lamaria Reed · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014

The iPhone 6 is finally here, after a year since the last iPhone was unveiled. Talks of a bigger screen, being able to FaceTime with multiple people, wireless charging and a swipe keyboard had iPhone users worldwide ready to get their hands on one.

Term limits: Good or bad?

By David Konarske · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014

Much is made about term limits in government.

Detroit and the people it owes money to

By David Konarske · Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014

The media has painted the bankruptcy of Detroit as a case of the evil rich versus the defenseless, poor citizens and retirees.

Michigan and Middle Eastern Refugees

By C.A. Joseph Peters · Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014

Michigan is the best candidate to accept Iraqi and Syrian refugees, not because of its railroads and factories, forests and rivers, or even because of its system of government, but because of Michiganders themselves.

Detroit and Democracy

By James Tatum · Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014

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Everyone deserves a college education

By Lamaria Reed · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014

Every individual in the U.S. is entitled to an education. No matter our race or ethnic background, an education is one thing that is promised to us.

Controversial sweater crosses line

By Sydney Stuck · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014

Would you be willing to protest against one of your favorite stores if their product became offensive on multiple accounts?Lately, owner of Urban Outfitters, Richard Hayne, hasn’t had the best of luck when it comes to people loving the products coming out of his stores.

Internship program beneficial

By Marcus McCray · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014

The top concern for students at Eastern Michigan University is job placement. Fears about unemployment, financial security and how student loans will be paid back are valid in a state with an unemployment rate of 7.4 percent.

Predicting Detroit's future

By John G. Fike · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014

In my last column I described the key elements that brought Detroit to the point of bankruptcy. In this article I will suggest what I think the future holds for the city and its people.Will Detroit be transformed by the bankruptcy proceedings?