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Student Affairs discusses budding student-parent assistance program, campus dining services

By Kaylee Lentz · Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents met with the Student Affairs Committee, gathering knowledge of a single-parent assistant program and a widespread dislike of Eastern Eateries.

'Green Lantern' not spot on for comic book fans

By Laura Laurain · Monday, June 20, 2011

The best time to go and see “Green Lantern” might already be well past by the time you read this.

Ypsi has 'frothy history,' 'hoppy future'

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Monday, June 20, 2011

It was once said beer is the cornerstone of American society. If that is true, then in Ypsilanti, beer is not only the cornerstone but also the glue, nails, timber and cement solidifying this community.

Michigan efforts lead to $3.3 million

By Kaylee Lentz · Monday, June 20, 2011

After having the biggest improvement in fighting food assistance fraud, the state of Michigan was awarded $3.3 million from the federal government.

Three new players join Eagle ranks next season

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Monday, June 20, 2011

Last week, the Eastern Michigan University basketball team added three players to its roster. Transfer students DeShonte Riley, Glenn Bryant and Austin Harper will all join the Eagles this season.

Minority graduation, acceptance an issue

By Kaylee Lentz · Monday, June 13, 2011

Data beginning in 2004 shows that at Eastern Michigan University the number of African American males graduating have plummeted drastically, causing officials to rethink educational programs in hopes of a future turnaround.

Eagle pitcher to join Grizzlies

By Jerime Crane · Monday, June 13, 2011

Tim Combs, right-handed relief pitcher for the Eastern Michigan University baseball team, is the first player from the 2011 senior class to sign a professional contract.

Jessica Hemmingway took 12th place at the NCAA Nationals.

Record-breaker says farewell

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Monday, June 13, 2011

Pole vault specialist Jessica Hemmingway’s record-setting season and collegiate career came to an end on Friday, June 10, placing 12th in the NCAA Nationals in Des Moines, Iowa.

Treasure hunting turned modern

By Anthony Alaniz · Monday, June 13, 2011

We have all imagined sailing the high seas Jack Sparrow-style, fighting off other pirates and hunting for lost riches, traveling to faraway lands and going toe-to-toe with Black Beard himself.

Refusal to give up pay increases could cost jobs

By Kaylee Lentz · Monday, June 6, 2011

Each bargaining unit of Eastern Michigan University has been asked to forfeit a 1.5 percent pay raise despite increases in healthcare coverage.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is more than just a light-hearted romp.

Musical revisits elementary school days

By Katie Milewski · Monday, June 6, 2011

It might seem like the distant past now, but it wasn’t all that long ago when our lives revolved around things like who won the district spelling bee.

Enrollment to increase by fall '11

By Michael Sanders · Monday, June 6, 2011

Enrollment for Eastern Michigan University’s 2011 fall semester stands at 14,576 compared to 14,351 last year at this time, according to a report from the division of enrollment.

Mondro joins basketball staff

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Monday, June 6, 2011

On June 1, head coach Rob Murphy and the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team announced Kevin Mondro will be joining the Eagles as an assistant coach for the 2011-12 season. Mondro is one of many new faces soon to be seen on the Eagles’ sidelines, including Murphy and assistant coach Mike Brown.

One Eagle left at end of Division track and field

By Theodora Robinson-Jones · Monday, May 30, 2011

Eastern Michigan University sent a total of 13 participants to the NCAA Division-I 2011 Outdoor Track and Field Championships-East Preliminary – seven from the women’s team and six from the men’s.

Championship hopes slashed by Kent State

By Jerime Crane · Monday, May 30, 2011

The season ended for the Eastern Michigan University baseball team the same way it has for the last three seasons, with a defeat in the semifinal round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament. The Eagles’ 8-0 loss against Kent State Saturday afternoon ceased any hopes of their second MAC championship in five years.

EMU baseball misses chance at MAC West title

By Jerime Crane · Monday, May 23, 2011

Hopes for the Mid-American Conference West Division title slipped away from the Eastern Michigan University baseball team after its 5-2 loss against Central Michigan in the season finale Saturday at Oestrike Stadium.

DREAM Act returns to Senate

By Bryan Alfaro · Monday, May 23, 2011

The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act was reintroduced to the Senate May 11, by Senator Richard Durbin (D-ILL) and, if passed in its current form, would allow children of illegal immigrants already in the U.S. to obtain a green card.

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