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EMU Board of Regents talk cost with task force

By Lee Michaels · Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents established a task force to address the rising cost of college, interest rates on student loans and how the university’s student loan system may be changed.

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Spain’s bailout plan causes violent protest

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012

Thousands of Spanish protesters rallied outside of Spain’s parliament building Tuesday, Sept. 25. Police actively tried to protect the Spanish parliament by placing metal barriers around the building.

Smoke-free Air Law has no strong effect on bar sales

By Chelsea Idzior · Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012

A Sept. 17 report released by the Michigan Department of Community Health found the Dr. Ron Davis Smoke-free Air Law, effective since May 1, 2010, did not have a significantly negative impact on bar, restaurant or cigarette sales in Michigan.

EMU runner takes 1st at invitational

By Christopher James · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

Eastern Michigan University senior Terefe Ejigu definitely made his mark Friday at the University of Toledo’s Bubble Buster Invitational as he earned his second consecutive first-place finish for the Eagle’s cross country team.

Support sought for tuition equality

By Mikayla Beaudrie · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

“We’re not going to stop fighting for this,” Eastern Michigan University student Katie Mercer said. Mercer spoke before the EMU Board of Regents Sept. 18 on behalf of the organization Dare to Dream, which is asking the university to adopt in-state tuition rates for undocumented students.

Volleyball team defeats Northern Illinois

By Al Willman · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

The Eastern Michigan women’s volleyball team broke their five-match losing streak Sept. 22, when they defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies in straight sets (25-22, 25-19, 25-19). Senior outside hitter Rachel Iaquaniello led the way with 14 kills and 11 digs.

Fitness Files: Dorm room workout ideas

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

With fall weather approaching, doing much of anything outside except bonfires seems less and less likely.

Ypsilanti public housing in trouble

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

Interim Director of the Ypsilanti Housing Commission Eric Temple gave a presentation before Ypsilanti City Council Tuesday, Sept.

September marks start of men’s golf

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

The middle of September on Eastern Michigan University’s campus means the men’s golf team is teeing off for another exciting season.

EMU football to face MSU Saturday

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University football team has given up 1,543 yards in the first three games of their 2012 campaign.

Regents approve new contracts

By Danielle Willman · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

The new faculty and clerical contracts received final approval Tuesday at Eastern Michigan University’s first Board of Regents meeting of the 2012-13 academic year.

EMU gets UM library privilege

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

Eastern Michigan University students and staff now have borrowing privileges at eight University of Michigan libraries.

Volleyball team hopes to bounce back from losses

By Harry Eichholtz · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

The Eastern Michigan Women’s volleyball team is looking to end their slump this weekend by bouncing back as they open the Mid-American Conference portion of their schedule against Northern Illinois and rival Western Michigan.

Money: Another lockout means doom for professional hockey

By Josh Zucal · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

Black ice is a slick surface that is difficult, if not impossible, for the human eye to see. It can cause frightful accidents, and at the very least lead to poor driving conditions.

Losing continues at Purdue

By Harry Eichholtz · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

What once appeared as an optimistic and promising season for the Eastern Michigan football team turned into a nightmare in West Lafayette, Ind.

Women’s tennis impresses, wins in Minneapolis

By Al Willman · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University women’s tennis team played very well the first two days of the Gopher Invitational in Minneapolis.

Obama popular in Michigan

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

Recent polling percentages show that President Barak Obama has regained the lead with Michigan voters.

Troops get chance to vote

By Danielle Willman · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is in the Middle East this week meeting with U.S. military men and women.

Clinton delivers powerful speech

By Sammy DeMarco · Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012

Former President Bill Clinton might be the most likable, effective politician of our generation. His speech performance at last week’s Democratic National Convention made President Barack Obama’s seem mediocre.

Ypsi band preps for future

By Matt Rice · Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012

Screaming has been a part of rock music ever since Little Richard’s famous opening to “Tutti Frutti,” but it was taken to new levels as the decades passed.

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This episode, Caroline Buxton sits down with Tessa Hanrath to talk about "June on the Moon," EMU Theatre's upcoming interactive sensory production.

For more information on performance dates and ticketing, check out EMU Theatre's website at: https://emich.ludus.com/index....

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