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First of three public forums on EMU's strategic planning process

By Margaret Leary · Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin introduced the first of three April public forums on EMU’s strategic planning process at 2 p.m.

Coach AnnMarie Gilbert resigns

By James Highsmith · Sunday, April 8, 2012

After five of the most successful years in Eastern Michigan women’s basketball history, EMU announced the resignation of coach AnnMarie Gilbert effective April 6.

FTB off the menu for Eastern Michigan

By Matt Dauzy · Sunday, April 8, 2012

“Pink slime” has been off the menu for two years, and its close cousin “finely textured beef” (FTB) will be eliminated from orders as of April 9, according to Larry Gates, director of Dining Services and Executive Chef Tom Murray at Eastern Michigan University.

Ypsi offers places of worship for students

By Krystal Elliott · Sunday, April 8, 2012

For many college students, moving away from home means finding a new place of worship while attending school.

Ypsilanti to vote on city taxes

By Cody Sanders · Sunday, April 8, 2012

The city of Ypsilanti will ask voters on May 8 if two proposals to increase the city’s revenue should be implemented.

Former EMU President Fallon receives second chance at another school

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Former President of Eastern Michigan University, John Fallon, was hired as associate vice president of economic development and community engagement at Ball State University at a salary of $146,000.

'Guys and Dolls,' a musical mafia show, comes to Quirk

By Jess Salisbury · Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Few musicals have the staying power and universal appeal of the beloved “Guys and Dolls.” When the show first premiered on Broadway in 1950, it received positive reviews from nearly everyone.

EMU baseball to face Western

By Brandon Karsten · Wednesday, April 4, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University baseball team will hit the road again for a weekend series in Kalamazoo to play Mid-American Conference rival Western Michigan.

EMU to join Workers' Rights Consortium after many appeals

By Andrew Poure · Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Workers’ rights are at the top of the list of issues for one EMU student organization, and they are taking major steps to ensure the university is up to speed with institutions across the country. Students for an Ethical Participatory Education, or SEPE, a student organization dedicated to ethics and human rights issues, is bringing a global workers’ rights initiative called the Workers Rights Consortium to EMU.

Chief of Police position to be filled

By Margaret Leary · Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Eastern Michigan University has moved into the final phases of the process to fill the vacancy created in December by the death of Chief of Police and Executive Director of Public Safety Gregory O’Dell.

Student running in 2012 election

By Kody Klein · Sunday, April 1, 2012

An Eastern Michigan University student is running to be a state representative for Michigan’s 17th District. Brian Hensley will run for office as a Democrat after he graduates from EMU in April with a double major in political science and social studies.

Medical help just around the corner

By Christopher Drouillard · Sunday, April 1, 2012

Studies show that stress can cause a person to become ill. With finals coming up, and teachers giving students assignment after assignment, it can be pretty easy to become stressed, and eventually sick.

Funding limits force Halle to cut

By Alex Price · Sunday, April 1, 2012

Faculty and students alike are growing concerned about Halle Library. The library’s collection budget receives only $120 for each EMU student, as opposed to the $200 per student average that is given by other universities to their libraries.

EMU tennis conquers Ball State

By Ashlyn Zarate · Sunday, April 1, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University tennis team defeated Ball State 5-2 on Friday to improve to 2-0 in the Mid-American Conference. The Eagles’ dual teams did not let Ball State overcome them, and they won all of their three doubles matches by scores of 8-3.

Ypsilanti residents offer narratives from night of shooting

By Danielle Willman · Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Ariel Fores-Klein woke up from a nap Friday evening to the sound of a neighbor pounding on her door and screaming.

Locker rooms security to get increase soon

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, March 28, 2012

A recent break-in and attempted larceny in the Warner pool locker rooms has angered members of the Eastern Michigan University chapter of the American Association of University Professors, who have been lobbying for increased security in the locker rooms since May 2011.

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Welcome back to Winging It, the Eastern Echo's arts and entertainment podcast.

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....

Host: Caroline Buxton

Director: Anthony Thatxton

Editor: Gray Connor

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