Student Life

Looking for a Warm Winter Escape? Matthaei Botanical Gardens is Your Answer

By Melissa Moon · Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018

Feeling a bit under the weather or in need of a tropical escape, without a hit to your bank account? Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor offers free admission year round and will certainly not disappoint.

A Recap of 2017

By Malaya Elgarico · Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018

Yet another year is now put under our belts. So much has happened in 2017 that it would difficult to pinpoint what made it what it was. There are some good things and of course some bad things, but let’s take a step back and recall some major events that happened in the United States.

Police Blotter Dec. 31 - Jan. 6

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018

Police reports and arrests made between Dec. 31 and Jan. 6.

EMU students share their thoughts on #MeToo Campaign

By Gary Simmons · Friday, Jan. 5, 2018

While Washington and Hollywood are both seemingly worlds away from the small college town of Ypsilanti, many Eastern Michigan University students still have things to say about the sex scandals that many of America’s most powerful people are involved in.

5 New Year’s Resolutions Anyone Can Do

By Amanda Wasunyk · Friday, Jan. 5, 2018

Every year we say to ourselves, “I think I’ll try to lose weight again, but I’ll wait to start until the new Year.” Then that dreadful January 1st comes along and many of us begin strong the first day and fall off before the end of the first week. Sometimes we even give up the day after and tell ourselves “Oh, that resolution was too difficult.” But that is only because we are setting unrealistic goals. If we want to lose weight, start a decent sleep schedule, or even learn how to better organize our lives, we need to start small. Here are five easy-to-commit-to New Year’s Resolutions.

School of Music & Dance Presents ‘Coppélia’

By Melissa Moon · Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017

Eastern Michigan University’s School of Music and Dance delivered a full-length ballet recital titled 'Coppélia', accompanied by a noteworthy live orchestral ensemble on Friday Dec 8, at Pease Auditorium. It was nothing short of spectacular.

English as a Second Language Student Symposium

By Prynsess Partridge · Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program held their ESL Student Symposium on Dec 7, in the Student Center Ballroom.

Engage@EMU holds open house for programs

By Olivia Grills · Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017

Engage@EMU, a university office just over a year old, held an open house Friday, Dec. 8 to showcase several programs and invite those interested to see how they can engage with the community.

Police Blotter Dec. 3 - Dec. 9

By Olivia Grills · Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017

Police activity on campus between Sunday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 9.

Students Get Into the Holiday Spirit at 'Seasons of Light'

By Patricia Mulroy · Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017

Eastern Michigan University students sought holiday spirit in the stars at the school’s planetarium on Saturday. “The Seasons of Light” event held by the astronomy department explored how astronomical movements play into many end of the year celebrations and the history behind these celebrations.

Forum discusses Strong Hall renovations, budget at Student Center

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017

A forum discussing Eastern Michigan University’s current budget and Strong Hall renovations was held Tuesday in the student center to the public.

Police Blotter Nov. 26 – Dec. 1

By Olivia Grills · Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017

Daily crime log for the week of Nov. 26

Striving for Simple, Honest Food - a look into Beezy's Café

By Rolanda Taylor · Friday, Dec. 1, 2017

A look at Beezy's Café and the owner, Bee Roll

Ypsilanti Police Chief talks drug tests at city council meeting

By Micah Cotner · Friday, Dec. 1, 2017

Police Chief Tony Deguisti answered questions about the new swabbing drug tests happening in Ypsilanti at the city council meeting on Tuesday, November 28.

Center for Multicultural Affairs shows film "Indian School: the Survival Story"

By Sarah Lewis · Friday, Dec. 1, 2017

Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Multicultural Affairs and the Native American Student Organization presented the documentary, “Indian School, the Survivor Story”, a film highlighting the experiences of Native Americans in the Indian Industrial Boarding School in Mount Pleasant, Michigan on Thursday, Nov. 30 at Halle Library.