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Martin provides a rundown of future plans

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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

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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.



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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Matt on Music: The Uncluded *Concert Review*

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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.




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MTV analyzes womanhood

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




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Pharmaceuticals are not always the best solution

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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.


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Police blotter

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.


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News briefs

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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.





Grindhouse Review: "Child's Play"

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“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 student’s zombie film series a huge success

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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.


Articles featured in this episode:

"Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse team recognized at Board of Regents meeting" - Caleb Henderson

"EMU's University Park pond serves as home for dozens of koi, even during winter" - Israel Shriki

"Shakespeare in the Arb brings 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' to life this summer" - Allie Beecher

"EMU’s online vendor change & 6 things to know about textbooks before fall 2025" - Israel Shriki