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Sowers dominates Mario Kart, too

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011

Cassie Lynn Sowers has entered her senior season playing volleyball for Eastern Michigan University and has claimed her role as a defensive specialist.

LGBT community proud of rating

By Kyle Wackrow · Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011

In response to Eastern Michigan University being named one of the top gay-friendly universities in the country, its LGBT students are pleased with the university’s rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Gillett looks to lead offense

By Brandon Karsten · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

Rewind to Sept. 19, 2009, to the football game between the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University at the Big House.

Diversity doings

By Bryan Alfaro · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s department of Diversity and Community Involvement will be hosting a series of student events called L.I.V.E.

Mason leads Eagles on, off court

By Teddy Robinson-Jones · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

It dates back to the fourth grade at St. Joseph Martyr Elementary School in East Lake, Ohio, where Ashley Mason made the switch from soccer to volleyball.

Theater plans to knock your socks off

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

As the new school year approaches, students look forward to many activities. Football is coming back with an exciting new addition to the coaching staff, the Student Center is starting up its free movie series, and all of the student organizations are revving back up after the long summer.

Students dropping credit load

By Kody Klein · Friday, Aug. 26, 2011

Although 15 credits is the standard workload all students are encouraged to attempt during their freshman year, it’s become increasingly common for students to take fewer.

I'm new, I'm lost, where do I go?

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Friday, Aug. 26, 2011

For many new students, finding their way around campus can be a sanity-eroding experience. A task that will only be made more difficult this fall with all of the construction and building closures happening around campus.

Card offers savings in tough times

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Friday, Aug. 26, 2011

You might or might not know this, but college is expensive. Food, housing, books, tools, tuition, and if you’re like most of age students, beer, are all greedily waiting to rob your already sparse pockets.

Football working through process

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Friday, Aug. 26, 2011

“Embrace the process,” a phrase Ron English, coach for the Eastern Michigan University football team, has engraved in the minds of players, students and fans since his arrival on Dec.

EMU chosen to house 9/11 artifact

By Katrease Stafford · Friday, Aug. 5, 2011

An artifact from the September 11 tragedy has found a new home at Eastern Michigan University after the university was selected by the New York Port Authority according to university officials.

EMU men's basketball continues filling staff

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Friday, Aug. 5, 2011

In the past week head coach Rob Murphy has announced the addition of two members to the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team.

Coach Ron English at MAC Media Preview 2011

English sets high goal for EMU football

By Donald Stuckey II · Tuesday, July 26, 2011

The Mid-American Conference held its annual football media preview July 26 at Ford Field in Detroit. Coaches and student athletes from all 13 member universities were interviewed by media outlets from throughout the country.

Ypsi's Beer Festival quenches thirsts

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Tuesday, July 26, 2011

I have never been a fan of festivals. They’re smelly, there’s too many people and everything costs too much.

Daylen Harrison joins Eagles' ranks

By Teddy Robinson-Jones · Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Daylen Harrison commits as a transfer to the men’s basketball team from the University of Wyoming.

Student Government unhappy with increase in hang tag prices

By Bryan Alfaro · Monday, June 27, 2011

Several changes to the parking system at Eastern Michigan University are expected for the fall semester, including construction and hang tag prices.

REC-IM director retires

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Monday, June 27, 2011

This week was full of layoffs at Eastern Michigan University as it released its new budget, and in the midst of it all Bob England, the only director of recreation and intramurals in EMU history, announced his retirement.

Football program hopes to improve

By Jerime Crane · Monday, June 27, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University football program signed 20 recruits for the 2011 season, but will also count on returning players to get the struggling team on a winning path. At the most important position on the field – the quarterback – the Eagles will once again rely on the arm and legs of Alex Gillett.

College success starts with clubs

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Monday, June 27, 2011

Your time at Eastern Michigan University can be the best time in your life. You’re away from home at a fantastic school filled with all sorts of people from around the world.

Athletics reviewed at Regents meeting

By Kaylee Lentz · Tuesday, June 21, 2011

The 2011-2012 financial budget for the Athletics department was announced at the Board of Regents meeting along with team stats, staff appointments and separations and NCAA involvement.

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