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Club unites bike lovers

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Practically abandoned and outwardly terrifying, the former dormitory known as Jones Hall looks exactly like the kind of creepy place you’d try to avoid this time of year.


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Survey findings depressing

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Those who voluntarily represented Eastern Michigan University in a recent, anonymous survey surpassed the average number of college students who have admittedly felt symptoms of depression at least once in their lives.



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James comes home

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Eastern Michigan University’s Tavelyn James went 5-of-6 from the three-point line, scoring 19 points and grabbing seven rebounds to go with five assists in her last game with the USA women’s basketball team Monday.

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Troops coming home

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Last Friday, President Obama announced the rest of the 39,000 American troops in Iraq will be home by the holidays.


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Helping schools with just pennies

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It can be hard to remember the details behind the first day of kindergarten. The way the classroom was decorated with cutout apples and pencils, the nametags with each student’s name carefully written and the blocks, books and puzzles that filled the shelves lining the walls.




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Tips for preparing your car for winter

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The winter can be trying on a college student. The cold weather has not dilly-dallied in arriving this year, and as students with hectic schedules, being caught off guard is the last thing we want when it’s below zero. In preparation, some students might buy window coverings and curtains for heat efficiency in their dorms and apartments.


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Top 10 horror scenes of all time

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Halloween is just around the corner and sadly, it falls on a Monday this year. Most college students will be tired out by the previous weekend’s festivities and with classes going on as usual, a party on a Monday night may not be the wisest choice.



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Eagles look to keep streak

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The Eastern Michigan volleyball team has a busy schedule coming up with five home matches. This situation will be good for the Eagles, as it is later in the season and they want to keep improving and dominate at the end.


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EMU budget falls $4.6M short

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Eastern Michigan University’s budget crisis isn’t losing momentum; the shortfall is up to $4.6 million — $2.9 million more than what was announced at last month’s Board of Regents meeting.


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Regents OK an increase in scholarships

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After an unanimous vote by the Board of Regents, Eastern Michigan University got the green light to increase its amount in scholarships available to students next year.




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Volleyball wins fourth straight

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The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team won its fourth straight match and made its record 17-6 with victories against the Bowling Green Falcons and the Miami Red Hawks during the weekend. Saturday, the visiting Eagles defeated the Falcons, 25-22, 25-18 and 25-16.


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Biden raises awareness on sexual assault

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On the 17th anniversary of the passage of the Violence Against Women Act – Sept. 13 – Vice President Joe Biden started “1 is 2 Many,” a campaign designed to raise awareness of sexual assault among women ages 16-24.


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Farm helps community

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Unlike some college students who wait to start careers after graduation, Kari Smith bought Green Diva Farms three years ago and got an early start.


Articles featured in this episode:

"Zero Waste Ypsi debuts in Ypsilanti community with Plastic Free July Challenge" - written by Natalie Kyle

"Meet Angelica Esquivel, YpsiWrites' inaugural Writer in Residence" - written by Ameera Salman

"Review: 'Quarterback' is a peek behind the curtain at 3 of the brightest NFL minds" - written by Caleb Henderson