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Redshirt junior quarterback Tyler Benz is 8th in the MAC in passing yards, with 1,467

English unsure of starting QB situation

By Derrick Vergolini · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

With Eastern Michigan University (1-7, 0-4 Mid-American Conference) losing its seventh straight game last week, maybe a little bit of quarterback controversy can bring some excitement to fans headed into this week.

Halloween’s roots lie in Gaelic culture

By Leaha Dotson · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

Halloween, or All Hallow’s Eve, has changed over the years and become a night frequently looked forward to, but it did not find its origin in America.

Soccer beats Akron Zips, 4-1 on Senior Day

By Josh Dye · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University (10-6-2, 7-2-1 Mid-American Conference) women’s soccer team sent its five seniors out on top, beating the University of Akron Zips 4-1 in the final home game of the regular season at Scicluna Field on Sunday.

'True Life' debriefing examines abusive relationships

By Cody Sanders and Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013

On Wednesday, Eastern Michigan University’s Women’s Resource Center, in cooperation with the Safe House Center of Ann Arbor and First Step, presented the exhibit “True Life: My Experience with Domestic Violence.”

Sushi restaurant serves costly-but-satisfying meals

By Joe Israel · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013

Sushi is a cornerstone of lunchtime meals and a healthy part of Japanese cuisine. It gives college students an alternative to the mundane experience of college cafeteria food.

What's on Tap

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013

With Halloween on the horizon, here is the schedule for Eastern Michigan University’s Athletics this week:

The EMU women’s swim team has not lost a conference meet since 2012.

Women’s swim and dive team sinks Bowling Green

By Brandon Karsten · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University women’s swimming and diving team won its Mid-American Conference opener 166-126 in a dual meet over the Bowling Green State University Falcons on Saturday.

B-24's offers a variety of coffee and sandwiches

By Anna Hinkley · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013

Just a 15-minute walk from Eastern Michigan University’s campus on Michigan Avenue is B-24’s Espresso Bar. If it’s too cold to spend 15 minutes walking, hop on the bus to the College of Business. B-24’s is across the street, and a quick stop to pick up a hot coffee or a sandwich.

Event sponsored by Washtenaw County recycles unwanted household items

By Cherise Floyd · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013

On the morning of Oct. 26, cars lined up at the Eastern Michigan University’s Rynearson Stadium parking lot to dispose of everything from traditional recyclables, electronic equipment and freon appliances to household hazardous materials such as paint, oil and cleaning supplies.

Republicans are new ‘Red Scare’

By Tom Brandt · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013

Today, I’m only writing to Eastern Echo readers who agree with me that it’s the Republican Party – not socialism, communism or terrorism – which is now the single greatest threat to American national security. We have met the enemy, and they are the GOP.

Church is not just a building

By Leaha Dotson · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013

Church isn’t one rigid definition or place – it’s a living element. It’s people. The old notions of church aren’t as true as they may appear. Church is fellowship and love with people in motion.

Does Ypsilanti have the means to carry out its Master Plan?

By James Tatum · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013

I don’t know that I would call the Master Plan overly optimistic, and don’t mean for my analysis to be pessimistic, but I worry about how the city plans to pay for any of its amelioration efforts.

EMU tight end Tyreese Russell had 4 catches for 90 yards including a touchdown in Easterns 59-20 loss to Northern Illinois Saturday in DeKalb. The 90 recieving yards were a career best for Russell.

Roback starts in EMU's Seventh Straight Loss

By Derrick Vergolini · Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013

One week after setting a rushing record amongst Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks, Jordan Lynch used his arm to lead No.

Eastern Michigan players Ryan Brumfield and Quincy Jones take a moment to reflect on the events of the past week before EMU took on Northern Illinois Saturday in Dekalb the day after the team went to Demarius Reeds visitation service in Chicago.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: A trying eight days for EMU Football

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013

Sometimes in life, we forget that football is nothing more than a game. The last eight days have been a shining example of how tragedy can bring all of the schools together in the Mid-American Conference.

Sports writer, EMU alum passes

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013

There are those people in the world who make an impact on your life, just by hearing about them from other people or looking at the results of hard work they did to accomplish something. Larry Cathey was one of those people.

Eastern will be traveling to DeKalb, Ill. to take on NIU for the first non-Black Friday game in four years.

For Eagles to stop NIU, Lynch can’t run ball

By Derrick Vergolini · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013

Lynch broke a Football Bowl Subdivision quarterback record with 316 rushing yards on 32 carries. He also ran in three touchdowns and threw for 155 yards and another touchdown. He’s fourth in the FBS with 932 rushing yards and ranks first among quarterbacks.

Highland Cemetery offers lantern-lit tours in honor of Halloween

By Sydney Nimeth · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013

To make the tour more authentic, the only light provided is by a hand-held fuel lantern. During the tour, you are advised to watch your step, as you might trip over a tombstone. Highland cemetery is the resting place of many individuals who have had a great impact on Ypsilanti, including Mary Starkweather. Throughout the tour, James Mann explains the history behind the cemetery, using witty humor to also explain how some of the 15,000 “residents” passed.

'Paris Is Burning' shown in honor of LGBT studies minor

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013

Starting in New York in 1986, it chronicles the balls that were happening around this time. The balls were get-togethers within the LGBTQ community in New York. These parties featured drag shows, voguing and costume competitions.

Poet George Ellenbogen wraps up 30-event tour with a talk at EMU

By Cody Sanders · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013

The talk, “Ethnic Journeys: Memoirs of George Ellenbogen and Evelyn Shakir,” encompassed a variety of experiences from the lives of Ellenbogen and his late partner, fellow writer Evelyn Shakir.

International conference on violence in Syria to be held in Switzerland

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013

The head of the Arab League announced Sunday that an international conference to end the Syrian civil war will be held in Geneva, Switzerland and is set to take place Nov. 23 and 24.

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