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Podcast: Surviving Online Classes

By Kaila Trefil and Kylie Gilligan · Monday, Sept. 28, 2020

Jessica Elton, an EMU professor, and Christine Deacons, director Holman Success Center, share their tips for students navigating a semester of online courses.

The Factory Report: Lions talk and NBA Conference Finals preview

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Monday, Sept. 28, 2020

Sports Editor Luke Gremban and Sports Columnist Caleb Burlingame discuss the Detroit Lions and NBA series predictions.

Student Gov elections; Crosswind Aviation partnership; esports partner pledges $1 million

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag and Jasmine Boyd · Monday, Sept. 21, 2020

Listen to an overview of the latest news from EMU and Ypsilanti. In this week’s coverage, an EMU professor retires after 46 of teaching, Student Government prepares for elections, the Aviation program solidifies a new partnership, and a global esports organization commits to donating $1 million to the university.

Symposium: Free speech and social media

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag and Justus Maddox · Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020

EMU graduate Gwenyth Andrusiak analyzes court cases and research publications to better understand how courts decide whether something that’s said on social media should be.

The Factory Report: Boom or bust?

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Friday, Sept. 18, 2020

Sports editor Luke Gremban and Sports Columnist Caleb Burlingame predict who will over and under perform in the NFL’s 2020 season.

Podcast: Ypsilanti City Council, Board of Trustees recaps; Advice from EMU professors

By Ashlee Buhler and Jasmine Boyd · Monday, Sept. 14, 2020

The Ypsilanti Board of Trustees voted against buying additional absentee ballot scanners for the General Election, and Ypsilanti City Council discusses marijuana, police training, and city water and sewage bill. Also, EMU professors host a virtual webinar to give insight to students on how they can survive this semester.

Symposium: The Perfect Storm

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag and Justus Maddox · Monday, Sept. 14, 2020

In comparison to every other population in the U.S., African American woman face disproportionately high rates of diabetes and death attributed to hypertension. EMU senior Jada Childs examines the effects of stress on the health of African American women and low income neighborhoods, and offers potential solutions to the unique challenges African American women face.

The Factory Report: What's the future for Philly? feat. Chas Post

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Monday, Sept. 14, 2020

Former Sports Section Editor Chas Post joins us to talk NBA reffing debacles and the future of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Podcast: Namesake of Quirk Theatre exposed, students react to delayed move-in, universities cope with reduced funding

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag and Jasmine Boyd · Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020

Pamela Cardell Cato, Assistant Managing Director in the School of Communication, Media, and Theatre Arts, weighs in on an alarming discovery about the Quirk-Sponberg Theatre’s namesake. Later, students react to EMU’s Aug. 24 decision to push back move-in.

Three young healthcare workers on the Summer of 2020

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag · Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020

Three EMU students and recent graduates describe what it's been like to be a young health care worker during a global pandemic.

The Factory Report: NBA boycott and playoff results

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020

On Aug. 26, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that they would not play their upcoming playoff game in order to protest the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Soon, other teams followed suit, postponing all three playoff games scheduled for that day. Luke and Caleb discuss the impact of the boycott, as well as recent results of both the Eastern and Western Conferences.

New thrift store and clothing bank to open in Depot Town

By Bianca Ramsey and Ronia-Isabel Cabansag · Monday, Aug. 31, 2020

The Thrift Depot, a thrift store and clothing bank, is set to open in Depot Town on Sep. 1. Store owner Joshua Maxam has a mission to serve those experiencing homelessness in Ypsilanti.

The Factory Report: Fantasy Football Sleeper Picks feat. Hayden Vassar

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020

It's Fantasy Football season! Luke and Caleb invite Hayden Vassar, host of the NFL&U podcast, to talk about their top five sleeper picks.

The Factory Report: Fingers Crossed for Football and Questions for the NBA

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020

Caleb balances out Luke's forecast of the spring football season with some more hopeful predictions. Then, Luke poses the top three questions for the top three NBA teams in each division.

Podcast: EMU Delays Move-In, Students Take the Pledge

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag and Jasmine Boyd · Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020

EMU delays move-in for on-campus residents, classes will still resume on August 31, and student body president Ethan Smith creates a pledge to encourage students to do their part to keep campus safe.

Podcast: Aug. 18, 2020

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag , Lauren Smith and Liz Hornyak · Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020

Listen to an overview of EMU’s reopening plans for the fall semester. We’ll also discuss some of the controversial changes to Title IX that went into effect on Friday, Aug. 14.

The Factory Report: Goodbye, Fall Sports

By Luke Gremban · Friday, Aug. 14, 2020

Mourn the cancellation of EMU Fall 2020 athletics with Luke.

Podcast: August 10, 2020

By Jasmine Boyd · Monday, Aug. 10, 2020

Two EMU alumni have been charged with counts of sexual assault and misconduct, and EMU announces its plans for the future of fall sports. In local news, Eli Savit wins the Democratic primary for Washtenaw County Prosecutor.

The Factory Report: Caleb's All-NBA Picks

By Caleb Burlingame · Friday, Aug. 7, 2020

Sports columnist Caleb Burlingame lays out his All-NBA picks.

Podcast: August 3, 2020

By Jasmine Boyd · Monday, Aug. 3, 2020

Ypsilanti announces that it will temporarily suspend parking meter payments, and Washtenaw Community College announces that it will be suspending its Culinary and Baking/Pastry Arts Program.

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