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L.J. Frazier makes a move on Condordia’s Marius Williams (23) on Saturday at the Convocation Center.

Experience key in exhibition wins

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With a clean bill of health and a veteran presence, the Eastern Michigan University basketball team looks to build on last season’s late push to get its first winning season since 1999-2000.


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Armed robbery near COB on Sunday

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An armed robbery occurred Sunday morning one block from the Eastern Michigan University College of Business. The victims of the robbery were not associated with EMU.


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Early morning theft in Phelps

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A burglary occurred in Phelps Hall on Tuesday between 4:25-7 a.m., resulting in the theft of two laptops, two iPods and a cell phone. One of the residents of the room awoke to see a male individual in his room wearing a white T-shirt but believed it was his roommate. Later, the resident found several items stolen.


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Leaders break promise to Michigan students

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The Michigan Promise Scholarship, a valuable scholarship for students who scored well on their Michigan Merit Exam, was eliminated Friday, Oct. 30. Cynthia Van Pelt, Eastern Michigan University’s Director of the Office of Financial Aid, was not surprised.


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Ypsilanti rejects two proposed millages

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Both the local millage proposal in Ypsilanti Township, and the county-wide millage proposal were rejected by voters Tuesday. Election results are according to preliminary numbers released by the Washtenaw County Clerk’s Office, which will not become official until approved by the Washtenaw County Board of Canvassers, which is expected by Monday.



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Scientist speaks on accepting evolution, religion

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Eastern Michigan University hosted “Creationism is Not the (Only) Problem: Cognitive Constraints on Undergraduates’ Understanding of Evolution,” a symposium on how students’ religious beliefs affected their acceptance of evolution on Thursday.




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NAACP to march against violence on campus

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The Eastern Michigan University chapter of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is hosting a march in honor of Derrion Albert, a 16-year-old boy who was killed as a result of gang violence in September, and prevent the loss of more lives to violence. The march is from 5-7 p.m.




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U.S. secretary remark draws EMU response

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The U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, staked some unflattering claims against schools of education during his speech on education reform last Thursday at the Teachers College at Columbia University in New York.





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Construction to start on new practice facility

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Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin, Athletic Director Derrick Gragg and the Board of Regents are expected to partake in a groundbreaking for a multi-purpose indoor practice facility at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.


Terrence Blevins (3) rushes against a tough Kent State defense in Eastern’s 28-6 loss Saturday.

EMU takes tough loss to Kent State, 28-6

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After a 28-6 loss Saturday at Rynearson Stadium to Mid-American Conference opponent Kent State, Eastern Michigan coach Ron English said it was a difficult postgame locker room to step into.

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