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News briefs, Dec. 6

By Scout Bostley · Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014

EMU MESA Presents a Panel Discussion on Race: Making the Minority the Majority Middle Eastern Student Association, The Native American Student Organization, BLACK, and Latino Student Association will come together for a discussion on dealing with racial stereotypes in our community from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, in room 350 of the Student Center. The discussion is open to all students. The event is LBC approved.

“I’ll put it like this. The only reason certain drugs are outlawed, like marijuana, is because the government can’t tax people on it. I disagree with drug tests overall, depending on the type of drug.”Sammie Clay, senior, individualized program study

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By Allie Tomason · Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014

The Michigan House approved a pilot program that would allow for suspicion-based drug testing on welfare recipients, on Wednesday.

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Student Senate meeting Dec. 2

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014

The Student Senate considered and unanimously passed Resolution 101-006 at it’s meeting Tuesday, a resolution passed by the Internal Affairs committee Nov.

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Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz speaks before a packed audience

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014

Eastern Michigan University Jewish Studies department welcomed Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz as a guest lecturer to speak on Jewish ethics and social justice Tuesday evening in the Student Center ballroom. Rabbi Yanklowitz has been known to be a supporter of equal marriage rights for everyone in the LGBTQ community.

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News briefs, Dec. 2

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014

Faculty/Staff Lunch & Learn: Graduate Business Programs: What, Why, When, Where & How The Lunch and Learn will focus on how a master’s degree in business can help your career.

“ I spent my Thanksgiving break with my family and catching up on all of my homework before finals.”Ashley Hagadon, senior, music education major

Eagle on the street

By Allie Tomason · Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014

After a long holiday weekend, The Echo asked students: “How did you spend your Thanksgiving break?”

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EMU volleyball coach resigns

By Curt Allain · Monday, Dec. 1, 2014

Eastern Michigan Head Volleyball Coach Kim Berrington announced her retirement Monday. Berrinton retires after 19 seasons at EMU, with a record of 305-289, and is the winningest coach in EMU volleyball history.

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News briefs Nov. 29

By Scout Bostley · Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014

Hot Topics Hot Topics is an event hosted by the Women’s Resource Center that provides a space for dialogue on feminists, women’s and gender issues in current events.

Photo by Sage StephensSome of the debris made it to the hill in Rynearson Stadium, but did not make it as far as the field.

Strong winds damage Convocation Center awning

By Nora Naughton · Monday, Nov. 24, 2014

Part of the awning over the main entrance to the Convocation Center was blown off in the strong winds Monday. The main entrance to the building is closed until further notice. Debris has blown into Rynearson Stadium, but has not reached the football field.

“I plan on bundling up and wearing a whole bunch of clothes, because some of the buildings on campus have the heat on and some don’t. You just have to make sure you stay warm out here.”Dejanique Hawkins, junior, secondary education major

Eagle on the street

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014

According to University of Michigan weather observer, Dennis F. Kahlbaum, Tuesday morning’s low of 11 degrees was the second coldest temperature recorded, in the state, for Nov.

“I would, but I feel like I would get trampled and die, potentially.”Casey Coulter, freshman, theater major

Eagle on the Street

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014

The Holiday shopping season is quickly approaching and with it the dreaded Black Friday. The Echo asked students: Do you brave the crowds?

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News Briefs Nov. 22

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014

Jazz and Percussion Ensemble Concert Eastern Michigan University jazz ensemble and the percussion ensemble will come together to perform a concert at 7:30 Monday, Nov.

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