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EMU hires four officers, hopes to increase safety

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

Eastern Michigan University announced Friday it will be adding four more full-time officers to its police department. The new hires will bring the EMU Police Department’s total strength up to 37 people.

Theater production brings magic of Narnia to life

By Cody Sanders and Alli Wroblewski · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

On Friday, the Quirk-Sponberg Theater grew still as 7 p.m. drew near. The soft sound of children shushing was heard around the theater, bouncing off exposed brick walls as the lights dimmed. Children and parents sat in anticipation to see the world of author C.S. Lewis’ “Narnia” come to life as the Eastern Michigan University Theatre for the Young presented its production of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”

Bollywood Dance Night a blast

By Leaha Dotson · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

Lights, music, dancing, smiles and fun accurately describe the atmosphere in the McKenny Ballroom during the Bollywood Dance Night on Friday. The event was LBC approved and a conclusion to the International Week events.

Senior Angela Vultaggio (4) earned MAC Offensive Player of the Year honors this season, after scoring 13 goals for the Eagles (second overall in the MAC).

Season in Review: Women's soccer

By Josh Dye · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

With a 2013 MAC Regular Season Championship and a bevy of individual accolades, one would think the women’s soccer season was a rousing success. But when you talk to head coach Scott Hall about the season, you can’t help but feel that they believe something is missing.

Senior Stephanie Clarke scored five goals this season for EMU.

Soccer team earns multiple MAC awards

By Josh Dye · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

Following a Mid-American Conference regular season title, the Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team earned an array of individual awards, including six All-MAC team honors, both Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year awards, as well as the Coach of the Year award.

The Student team (green) won for the first time in the 3rd annual game Thursday night at the Convocation Center.

Online Exclusive: EMU Students beat Alumni, 76-74

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

For two years, Eastern Michigan University students lost to alumni in the annual Students vs. Alumni basketball game. That changed Thursday, when the students left the Convocation Center with a 76-74 victory.

Deer season now officially open

By Mandy Grenier · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

Each year families engage in many holiday traditions that are as unique as the people within them. One such largely practiced tradition is opening day of hunting season, which went into full force on Friday, Nov. 15.

KATIE’S CRAFT CORNER: Quilting

By Katie Remski · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

Quilting, sewing pieces of colorful patchwork squares together to make a thick blanket, has gotten a, let’s say, “old-fashioned” reputation in recent times. A quick trip to upscale stores such as Pottery Barn and Anthropologie show that quilts themselves are more popular than ever.

The Wurst Bar features something for everyone

By Sarah Williams · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

The problem I have with most pubs or bars is that I can either get great food or great beer, but never both. The Wurst Bar, 705 W Cross St., has solved that problem for me with a variety of menu options and a fantastic beer list. It ranks high on my list of local bars.

International Experience Forum held on Thursday

By Joielle Hoyle · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

The Department of World Languages and Office of International Initiatives hosted an International Experience Forum at the Student Center on Thursday that discussed the Fulbright Scholarship and other opportunities to study abroad.

Exhibit shows words as art

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

The opening reception of “Non-Text”, was held in the Eastern Michigan University Gallery on Tuesday evening. The exhibit features pieces that use text, typography and handwriting to create visual works of art.

Fouty and Morton combine for 43 in EMU’s overtime win against Butler

By Eugene Evans · Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013

Redshirt junior forward Olivia Fouty’s game expanded as she made four three-point shots to lead Eastern Michigan University to a win over Butler University 81-76 in overtime at the Convocation Center. Fouty scored 20 and shot 6-of-10 from the field and took her game to a whole new level on this night with her outside shooting. “Over (the) last six months, Olivia has improved her game,” EMU head coach Tory Verdi said.

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COLUMN: EMU football will rise again

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University football team just fired its head coach, the last thing the fans need are people calling for the team to drop down a division or, even worse, cut the program altogether.

COLUMN: Eastern should drop its football program

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

There comes a time in life where one must realize when a situation is so inoperable that you have to pull the plug on even if you do not want to.

Roback's scored on a 2-point conversion to tie the game with less than a minute left in regulation

EMU football team looks to regroup for final two games

By Derrick Vergolini · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

The bye week couldn’t have come at a better time for EMU. The past four weeks have been a wild ride for the football team here at Eastern Michigan University.

Panel shares info on international education

By Joielle Hoyle · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

Neil Macknish, Ruozi Li and Daniel Hayes shared information with Eastern Michigan University faculty and students about education in South Korea, Singapore and China at the International Scholars Panel Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.

Students vs. Alumni basketball game heads to Convo

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

For two years, Eastern Michigan University students have been on the losing side in the annual Students vs. Alumni basketball game at the REC/IM. Senior co-captain Dominique Wade said he hopes this year is different.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

EMU’s Student Government Public Affairs Committee— Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government Public Affairs Committee held an open session at 6 p.m. on Tuesday in room 104 of the Student Center to discuss the matter of offering in-state tuition to undocumented students.

‘The Dish’ blogger speaks on conservatism

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

Sullivan explained that by definition, conservatives adhere to the idea that the government should do what it is supposed to do: regulate by setting and enforcing rules. He implored “less power and more freedom.”

Two are better than one: Consider a double major

By Professor Abdullah A. Dewan · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

Indubitably, a single major with a minor is no match for a double major in terms of job prospects, higher salary expectations and opportunities for graduate studies with financial support.

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