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Eastern swimmer Zavislak succeeds in the pool, on the radio

By Brandon Karsten · Sunday, March 25, 2012

When Eastern Michigan University swimmer Matt Zavislak steps into the Eagle Radio studio, he prepares to put some classic rock and Detroit sports talk over the airwaves.

Outgoing VISION leader at EMU helps impact what matters

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, March 25, 2012

Imagine being surrounded in a giant plastic bubble, tumbling down a steep hill. The muffled sound of cheers as the bubble’s velocity increases as it is sent airborne; adrenaline rushing, heartbeat intensifying with the yells of personal liberation.

Gas leak stops drilling of wells near EMU COB

By Alexander Price · Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Last week, the Ypsilanti City Council passed an ordinance forbidding anyone to drill for drinking water near Eastern Michigan University’s College of Business; closing the book on a 1980s gas leak on the property where the College of Business now stands.

Ann Arbor Film Festival to celebrate 50 years on the screen

By Lauren Wynn · Wednesday, March 21, 2012

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and films imitate life, then film is the most flattering and beautiful form of art.

Professor frees women from insecurity

By Ashley G. Terrell · Wednesday, March 21, 2012

In today’s world there are many factors about being a woman that’s both empowering and overwhelming.

Churchwell becomes a champion

By Ashlyn Zarate · Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Before she entered college, junior runner Morgan Churchwell didn’t think she could pull off running distance events. “My greatest accomplishment so far would be being able to run events that I never would have thought of before I entered college, running like the 3K and 5K,” Churchwell said.

GREEN week looks at bigger picture

By Cosette Girardot · Sunday, March 18, 2012

“Going green isn’t buying reusable bags, it’s that we have to buy everything that’s part of the problem.

Academic, event calendars combine online

By Silvana Taylor · Sunday, March 18, 2012

Keeping track of the different professional, social and creative events on Eastern Michigan University’s campus became possible when a new calendar went online a couple of weeks ago. Creators Darcy Gifford of the Division of Communications and Vicki Patton of the Student Leader Group and Disability Resource Center hope to make it easier for students and faculty to view the academic and event calendars simultaneously. “Instead of having several different calendars on my.emich, we combined them all to view everything at once,” Patton said.

Student film fest: promoting Arts and Sciences at Eastern

By Lauren Wynn · Sunday, March 18, 2012

On March 23, the Eagle Filmmakers Association (EFA) will hold a student film festival in the Student Center Auditorium on the campus of Eastern Michigan University.

Convenience store prices competively priced?

By Kody Klein · Sunday, March 18, 2012

A 12.25 ounce box of Honey Nut Cheerios costs $3.29 at Meijer. The same box of cereal costs $8.59 at Crossroads Marketplace. Many other products at Eastern Michigan University’s convenience stores are similarly marked up.

Fees breakdown shows lack of transparency at EMU

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, March 14, 2012

The University of Minnesota’s website breaks down its $365.90 student services fee to pennies on the dollar.

Bookstores to close after bankruptcy

By Chelsea Idzior · Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Ypsilanti’s Campus Book & Supply and Mike’s Bookstore are two of 40 stores under Nebraska Book Company to close by March 31.

Randy Stewart teaming up with EMU football coach

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, March 14, 2012

March 13, Ron English, head coach of Eastern Michigan University’s football team, announced Randy Stewart will be joining the Eagles’ coaching staff as the linebackers’ coach.

EMU students see break as chance to volunteer

By Krystal Elliott · Wednesday, March 14, 2012

While many college students view spring break as a much-needed week to recuperate from a homework hangover or go crazy in Cancun, there are a few who see spring break differently.

Kony 2012 video stirs mixed emotions

By Lauren Wynn · Sunday, March 11, 2012

Despite its seemingly benevolent agenda, some people are deeply concerned by the “Kony 2012” video and the unprecedented attention it has received from the online community.

Rock the Vote hits EMU campus

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, March 11, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government will host Congressmen Hansen Clarke, John Conyers and John Dingell along with a representative from Senator Debbie Stabenow’s office in its kick-off of a three-week Rock the Vote voter registration event.

Top ten apps that help make classes managable

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, March 11, 2012

For the life of a college student there’s always a continuous juggle of work, school and social lives that keeps one busy.

Ypsi shop helps you say goodbye to ugly shirts

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, March 11, 2012

Customized t-shirts can be a fun way to add to a memorable touch to an organized event. Years later, you can pull that shirt out from the bottom of your dresser drawer and see the little printed letters on the fabric and just like that, the memories will float back.

EMU issues discussed by city council

By Margaret A. Leary · Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Eastern Michigan University came up several times in Tuesday evening’s Ypsilanti City Council meeting with respect to petroleum contamination at the site of the College of Business, the value of an intern to the Historic District Commission and the impact of the proposed new city income tax on EMU employees.

Women's History Month celebrated around campus

By Carla Nodi · Wednesday, March 7, 2012

“Too often the history of women has been left out of books. The purpose of celebrating Women’s History Month is to pay tribute to women, to acknowledge the struggle and let them know it was worth it,” said Dorthea Thomas, a women and gender studies major, student program coordinator at the Women’s Resource Center and founder of the Minority Women and Leadership Commission.