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Martin provides a rundown of future plans

By Lisa Swearingen · Monday, June 17, 2013

Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin and Chief Financial Officer John Lumm presented a Strategic Planning and Budget Forum to provide the campus community with updates about EMU’s finances and investments. Martin provided a rundown of the strategic planning for the last ten years at EMU.

EMU golfer falls short of US Open

By Andrew Armbruster · Monday, June 10, 2013

On June 6, former Eastern Michigan University golfer Casey Olsen traveled to Springfield Ohio to compete in the US Open Sectionals. Olsen scored a 72 in each round of the two-day tournament.

EMU seeks to start a new PA program

By Lisa Swearingen · Monday, June 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University is offering a physician assistant program along with making advanced renovations to Rackham Building, where the program will be housed.

Mid-day naps could aid memory, reduce stress levels

By Jumanah Saadeh · Monday, June 10, 2013

During my college career, I would have to say the biggest complaint I’ve heard voiced among students is that we all want nap time.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Matt on Music: The Uncluded Concert Review

By Matt Rice · Monday, June 10, 2013

Comprised of anti-folk singer-songwriter Kimya Dawson and indie rapper Aesop Rock, The Uncluded have been my favorite new band of 2013 since I first heard their album, “Hokey Fright.” So when I heard they were performing in Detroit on June 5, I had to go. While driving to and from the show, I listened to the album a total of three times.

EMU grad holds Ypsi art exhibit

By Mandy Grenier · Monday, June 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University alumnus Alex Mandrila opened his lively, upbeat art show at the Bona Sera Café on June 7 in downtown Ypsilanti.

Once Upon a Time’s second season falls short

By Katie Remski · Monday, June 10, 2013

Once Upon a Time’s second season, which ended last month, has not one but three plots, plenty of new characters, magical places, twists and questions both answered and unanswered.

MTV analyzes womanhood

By Chelsea Idzior · Monday, June 3, 2013

There are certain aspects of womanhood that contain unspoken rules — the things that women understand and things that leave guys scratching their heads.

The Hangover Part 3 disappoints

By Michael Klink · Monday, June 3, 2013

I’m of the opinion that comedies, like horror movies, should be reviewed with a special filter.

Ypsilanti fashion walks the runway

By Photo Courtesy | Riverside Arts Center · Monday, June 3, 2013

Ypsilanti’s fashion will come to life this week as local designers and retailers put on a runway presentation of their creations this Friday from 6 p.m.

Pharmaceuticals are not always the best solution

By Jumanah Saadeh · Monday, June 3, 2013

In today’s advanced, fast-paced, globalized world, we favor quick fixes and immediate solutions. This culture applies to the world of medicine in addition to broader societal norms: If you’ve got a medical problem, just solve it with pharmaceuticals. This ideology is especially prevalent in America.

Police blotter

Monday, June 3, 2013

May 20 A cell phone was reported stolen at Rec/IM from an unlocked locker at 1:39 p.m. A subject was reported for obstructing police and/or fireman at the intersection of Emmet and Ballard streets at 6:49 p.m.

News briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Monday, June 3, 2013

Rackham Hall renovations for Physician Assistant Program at Eastern Michigan University— EMU’s new Physician Assistant Program will transfer to a renovated building on the school’s campus. Rackham Hall is undergoing an interior renovation that seeks to meet the program’s needs.

Shaming teen moms will not prevent pregnancy

By Jodi F. Bullock · Monday, May 27, 2013

Though the rates of teen pregnancy in the U.S. have been on the decline for the past 20 years, the issue of how to deal with pregnant teenagers is still relevant to parents and educators alike.

Essential oils are said to remedy certain ailments

By Ashley G. Terrell · Monday, May 27, 2013

Being a college student on a budget tends to bring out a more crafty side. Every now and then you blow the dust off of Grandma’s book of remedies that you once thought were ridiculous and embrace it.

Anchored putting may give golfers an unfair advantage

By Andrew Armbruster · Monday, May 27, 2013

Golf is a sport which has been constantly evolving since it was founded in 1457 and first played in the United States in 1786.

Grindhouse Review: "Child's Play"

By Michael G. Petersen · Monday, May 27, 2013

“Child’s Play” (1988) Directed By Tom Holland Starring Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, Alex Vincent and Brad Dourif On a cold rainy night in the city of Chicago, Illinois Charles Lee Ray (Dourif), the notorious Lakeshore Strangler, is being pursued by detective Mike Norris (Sarandon) after a simple robbery has gone awry.

EMU seeks to pass projected enrollment numbers

By Lisa Swearingen · Monday, May 27, 2013

Eastern Michigan University seeks to surpass its projected enrollment numbers for fall 2013.

EMU student’s zombie film series a huge success

By Victoria Behne · Monday, May 20, 2013

Among the crowd of costumed fans and comic book artists, was Eastern Michigan University student and Echo staff writer Michael G. Petersen. At Motor City Comic-Con 2013, two films from Petersen’s zombie series, “The Last Broadcast,” were screened in the convention center’s screening room on Saturday evening.

Foundation hosts storytelling event for deaf students

By Drew Saunders · Monday, May 20, 2013

The Louise Tumarkin Zazove Foundation held a deaf storytelling event on Saturday night at Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center. This was the second time the event was held at EMU.