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Rochelle Balkam, 74, has taught at Eastern for 23 years.

Lecturer Balkam ready to retire

By Rachel Ruth · Friday, March 29, 2013

Rochelle Balkam has been a lecturer at Eastern Michigan University for 23 years and has decided it’s time say goodbye to teaching.

County one of healthiest

By Jennifer Kirby · Friday, March 29, 2013

Washtenaw County was ranked first among Michigan counties in “health factors” March 20, for the fourth straight year by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Friendship Walk aids Best Buddies program

By Kayla Boyd · Wednesday, March 27, 2013

The Best Buddies program raised over $11,000 Sunday for its Eastern Michigan University and University of Michigan chapters through the Best Buddies Michigan Friendship Walk.

EMU keeps students informed with New York Times

By Patrick Seick · Wednesday, March 27, 2013

There is always something happening around the world. Cyprus is wrestling with the prospect of a eurozone bailout. Florida Gulf Coast University has upset both Georgetown and San Diego State universities in the NCAA Tournament. Syria’s bloody civil war continues to rage on. Colorado signed stricter gun control into law.

Helping Hearts helps disabled on campus

By Krystal Elliott · Wednesday, March 27, 2013

When Eastern Michigan University student Emily Keyes broke her ankle in 2011, she had no idea how difficult it would be to get around on campus with a backpack full of books and a set of crutches.

Student Government denies group funds

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Gregory Champion, president of the Eastern Michigan University pro-life group Students for Life, said when the group applied for funding in February they didn’t expect to be fully funded, but each student at EMU has mandatory dues.

EMU Cooks! free class to help students make healthy meals

By Michael Klink · Sunday, March 24, 2013

Winter is over (according to the calendar), and it’s time for Eastern Michigan University’s student body to start getting back into shape. While exercise is a necessary evil for any healthy body, a proper diet is of equal importance.

Students discuss women’s role in hip-hop at event

By Matt Rice · Sunday, March 24, 2013

Intending to bring forward the issue of the role of women in hip-hop, My Mic Sounds Nice was held in Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center on Wednesday. The event was coordinated by Heather Nicholson and Nicole Carter, two feminist self-described “hip-hop heads,” both part of EMU’s education studies doctoral program.

Mary Larkin, program coordinator for the LGBT center.

LGBT center hosts annual Pride Prom

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, March 24, 2013

“In a high school setting, there’s not a lot of welcome and comfort for somebody to take their same-sex like boyfriend or girlfriend to a high school prom,” Mary Larkin, program coordinator of Eastern Michigan University’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center, said.

EMU wrestlers out of tourney

By Raven Gardiner · Sunday, March 24, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University men’s wrestling season finished when redshirt juniors Phillip Joseph and Nick Whitenburg competed at the NCAA Championship Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, which took place Thursday through Saturday.

EMU volleyball coach Kim Berrington thought the team’s performance was “solid,” and was pleased with the things they worked on.

EMU volleyball opens season

By Al Willman · Sunday, March 24, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team opened its spring season Saturday by hosting and participating in the EMU Spring Tournament. The matches were scored, however, the wins and losses did not count toward regular season standings.

Students for Life takes legal action

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, March 24, 2013

This week, a lawsuit was brought against Eastern Michigan University by the Christian legal ministry Alliance Defending Freedom on behalf of campus pro-life group Students for Life.

Christian organization files lawsuit against EMU

By Lisa Swearingen · Thursday, March 21, 2013

A lawsuit was brought against Eastern Michigan University this week by the Christian legal ministry Alliance Defending Freedom on behalf of campus pro-life group Students for Life. A press release from ADF said its attorneys filed a federal lawsuit in Detroit on Tuesday.

Exhibit shows women’s art

By Rose Carver · Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s celebration of Women’s History Month continues, and the next empowering event, “The Looking Glass Self Art Exhibition,” is a gallery of self-portraits crafted by women to define self-identity, and evaluate the true nature of perspective.

EMU professors will play weekend recitals

By Mariya Gefter · Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Music will be in the air this Friday, and this time it’s an Eastern Michigan University faculty member creating the melody. Professor Joel Schoenhals, an EMU music professor of piano, will be performing part two of Beethoven’s Sonata No. 32 at Pease Auditorium.

EMU staff members recall their top NCAA memories

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, March 20, 2013

From buzzer-beaters to early round upsets, the NCAA tournament has everything that even the casual fan wants to see and puts the rest of the sports world on hold as it gravitates to this phenomenon.

Group will light candles for victims of suicide

By Jess Salisbury · Wednesday, March 20, 2013

By the time a person reaches college age, there is a good chance their lives have already been affected by a mental health issue. A 2004 study by the National Alliance on Mental Illness and Abbott Laboratories found that one in three students reported having long periods of depression and one in four reported having suicidal thoughts.

Eastern not in 2013 teacher prep review

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Eastern Michigan University will not be in the 2013 U.S. World News and Business Report’s teacher preparation review, because a deal couldn’t be reached between EMU and the National Council of Teacher Quality.

Athletic Director hired at Tulsa University

By Al Willman · Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Late Wednesday, the Eastern Michigan University athletic department announced the departure of Athletic Director Dr. Derrick Gragg to become the AD at Tulsa University in Tulsa, Okla.

Students had the chance to have fun while learning.

Students launch fundraiser

By Heidi Guenther · Sunday, March 17, 2013

Eastern Michigan University students launched a Latin dance fundraiser Saturday at Big Bob’s Lakehouse to aid the Salvadoran Humanitarian Aid, Research and Education Foundation.

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