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EMU barely sliped past Davenport University during Saturday's game.

Eastern Michigan survives Davenport

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Scoring the game’s final 16, Eastern Michigan University beat the previously undefeated Davenport University, 76-66, Saturday at the Convocation Center. The run started with a Brandon Bowdry layup to pull the Eagles (4-2) within four with 3:17 remaining.


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Student regrets not filing charges

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On Oct. 17, Michigan’s football team played Delaware State, which amounted to a sure win for U-M and big payday for Delaware State. Arif Khan, a 19-year-old biology and psychology double major at Eastern Michigan University, worked the south stairwell at Michigan Stadium that day.


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Scholars to discuss links between loss, spirituality

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Eastern Michigan University’s Holy Trinity Student Parish and Hillel at EMU, along with EMU’s Division of Academic Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences and several other academic departments, have teamed up to sponsor an event titled “Did God Survive the Holocaust: A Jewish/Catholic Conversation.” The discussion will take place at 7 p.m Monday in the EMU Student Center Ballroom.


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Murder suspect fit for trial

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Dominic Oyerinde was found competent to stand trial for open murder and car jacking charges by a Washtenaw County Circuit Court Judge for the death of his ex-girlfriend, 17-year-old Anna List, prompting Oyerinde, 20, to request to defend himself. He quietly said he wanted to defend himself instead of his current public defender, Timothy Niemann.




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Governor to talk the 'Promise' at EMU

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Gov. Jennifer Granholm is on a tour to save the Michigan Promise Scholarship. And her next stop? Eastern Michigan University. Granholm will be visiting campus from 9 – 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Student Center to discuss the scholarship.



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Peninsular Place armed robbery suspect arrested

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A suspect in an armed robbery at Peninsular Place has been arrested, according to Ypsilanti Police Department. The 23-year-old Detroit man was picked up Tuesday night outside the city in Ypsilanti township



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AMP festival pushes arts for a cause

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AMPlifying the Arts will be holding events on campus Thursday and Friday. AMP will have approximately 35 arts activities going on at the Student Center, Sponberg Theatre, Alexander and Sherzer. All activities are free.




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Seniors to try for win in home finale

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Being winless this late in a football season can bring a lot of pressure and anxiety, arguably just as much as the undefeated teams have vying for a national championship.


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Counter-culture activist, ex-fugitive shares story

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Larry “Pun” Plamondon has lived a life full of what he calls “political content.” A big player in the counter-culture of the ‘60s and ‘70s, the 64 year old is remarkably frank about his infamy, which included a stint on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list.


Articles featured in this episode:

"Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse team recognized at Board of Regents meeting" - Caleb Henderson

"EMU's University Park pond serves as home for dozens of koi, even during winter" - Israel Shriki

"Shakespeare in the Arb brings 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' to life this summer" - Allie Beecher

"EMU’s online vendor change & 6 things to know about textbooks before fall 2025" - Israel Shriki