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Ypsi, EMU collaborate for community safety

By Mandy Grenier · Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013

Following a series of violent crimes in the area around campus, including the death of Eastern Michigan University student Demarius Reed, officials from both the EMU Police Department and the Ypsilanti Police Department have worked to strengthen relationships between the university and the city.

Two men arrested in connection with Reed homicide

By Al Willman and Jess J. Salisbury · Monday, Nov. 25, 2013

Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Eastern Michigan University football player Demarius Reed, according to court records. The Ann Arbor News reported that Ed Jemeal Thomas and Kristopher Kaivon Pratt, both 20, face charges murder and robbery charges.

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Police Blotter

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

Nov. 19 An unknown subject wrote a Twitter name in permanent marker on an elevator in Pittman Hall at 1:13 a.m. The same Twitter name also appeared on whiteboards in the building. Police are following up on the investigation.

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Donation jars: A crafty way to help others

By Sarah Williams · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and the best home cooked meal imaginable. It’s also a time to remember what you’re thankful for and the wonderful things and people you have in your life. But many people may not have as much to be thankful for.

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Put the ‘giving’ in Thanksgiving — volunteer

By Daizchane Baker · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

Sometimes it seems like the true meaning of Thanksgiving has been forgotten and only the good meals are remembered. Thanksgiving is more than eating good food – it’s about reflecting on what you are thankful for and spending time with loved ones. Also, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season.

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What's on Tap

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

While most students are with their families for the Thanksgiving holiday, some Eastern Michigan University teams will be in action, so here is this week’s schedule:

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Veterans and Swiss cheese; rethinking tax code

By James Tatum · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

Gov. Rick Snyder, Republican of the Great Lakes State, recently made law a bill that offers property tax relief to veterans. More specifically the law now allows former members of the armed services who are fully disabled to qualify for an exemption from state and local property taxes.

Lee scores 38 off the bench as EMU moves to 5-0

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

After scoring six points against Cleveland State University, Ray Lee responded with a vengeance by scoring a career-high 38 in EMU’s 74-69 win over the University of Texas at Arlington on Saturday night at the Convocation Center to move to 5-0 for the first time since the 1996-97 season. Lee was on top of his game as he went 5-for-5 from three-point range, 12-for-15 shooting and 9-for-12 from the foul line.

Eagles offense absent in 58-7 loss to Bowling Green

By Derrick Vergolini · Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s 65 total yards was 495 short of Bowling Green State University’s total on Saturday. Only four of those yards came from the Eagles’ passing game in a 58-7 loss to BGSU on Senior Day at Rynearson Stadium. “We tried about everything we had,” interim coach Stan Parrish said.

Jill Briner had 10 kills Saturday in the team’s win over Kent St.

Eagles beat KSU, earn MAC Tourney spot

By Robert Jones · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team headed to Kent, Ohio, on Sat. Nov. 16, with a Mid-American Conference Championship tournament spot on the line. The Eagles defeated the Kent State University Golden Flashes three sets to one.

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Police Blotter

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

Nov. 16 A student was suspected of marijuana use in Hoyt Hall at 6:41 p.m. Nothing was found, and the student was not charged.

Dustin Creel's first of two receptions in the game. The Industry, Pa native's second catch was a touchdown.

Football to take on BGSU at home Saturday

By Derrick Vergolini · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

For Eastern Michigan University, stringing wins together has been a challenge over the past two seasons. The last time the team won back-to-back games was in 2011, over Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University.

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Students give opinions on new gaming consoles

By Cody Sanders · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

On Friday, Sony launched its latest gaming console, the PlayStation 4. Sales were so high over the weekend that Sony’s platform for online gaming and selling game downloads, the PlayStation Network, had network issues due to high traffic on launch day.

Veterans share their stories

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

Student veterans gathered for a meet-and-greet Thursday afternoon at the Student Center and took advantage of the chance to share their stories about drill sergeants, boot camp, deployment, bad chow, bad pay and many other facets of military life.

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In this episode, we're summarizing the articles published in The Eastern Echo June 9–15, 2025! To listen to the episode on Spotify, click here!

Articles featured in this episode:

"EMU football alums Gunnar Oakes, Brian Dooley find pro success with UFL's Michigan Panthers" - Caleb Henderson

"Review: 'Say Nothing' is a good introduction to the intense history of conflict between Britain and Ireland" - Gabriella Payeur

"EMU completes 'Maxx Match,' achieves football fundraising goal as new NCAA regulations loom large" - Caleb Henderson

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