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Job fair gives graduates a shot at employment

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

Eastern Michigan University will be hosting one of the largest running job fairs in the state Friday, Nov.

Police blotter, Nov. 9

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

Monday, Nov. 3 Police were called to Phelps Hall at 12:13 a.m. after a fight was reported between two female students.

Runners warm up for EMU's turkey trot

By Casey Blickenstaff · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

The Rec/IM and Office of Nutrition Services hosted the annual Turkey Trot Friday afternoon in the University Park. Kyle McAlear, assistant director of club and intramural sports said the goal is to put on a 5K race for the students, staff and faculty.

EMU decides not to renew charter with Gaudior Academy

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Eastern Michigan University has decided not to renew its charter with Gaudior Academy upon its expiration in June 2015, the university said in a statement Wednesday. Gaudior Academy, a kindergarten through eighth grade school located in Inkster, Mich.

Native American Heritage Month kicks off at EMU

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

The Center for Multicultural Affairs kicked off Native American Heritage Month at Eastern Michigan University with a traditional celebration in the Student Center ballroom Tuesday evening.

Christine Tracy talks retirement, journalism

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Journalism professor Christine Tracy will retire at the end of the 2014-15 school year after 10 years at Eastern Michigan University.

EMU animal research plays by the book

By Amy Cooper · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Eastern Michigan University is one of a few universities that abstain from animal testing. Instead, EMU uses the data collected in studying animals in humane animal research. Though EMU is not classified as a research-intensive university by Carnegie standards, it is still considered a research university.

Student Government hosts election party

By Arturo Rodriguez, Jr. · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government hosted an After the Election Party in celebration of Election Day Tuesday night in Ballroom A of the Student Center. Student Government representatives were passing out t-shirts, food, refreshments and raffle tickets out to celebrate student-voters who took timeout of their day to take part in Election Day.

Police Blotter, Nov. 4

By Curt Allain · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014

Friday, Oct. 31 Officers stopped a male student who was walking into traffic near Adams Street and Emmet Street at 2:07 a.m.

News briefs, Nov. 4

By Amy Cooper · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014

“I Am a Black Man” – Redefining Our Identity Seminar held by B.L.A.C.K. In collaboration with Omega Psi Phi and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternities, the NAACP and the Society of Africology and African-American studies, B.L.A.C.K will be holding a seminar discussing the identity of black males.

iHeartRadio offers EMU students a unique internship opportunity

By Amy Cooper · Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014

Nay-sayers have proclaimed radio dead, and though “Video Killed the Radio Star,” the most recent drain on analog has been the Internet.

Police Blotter, Nov. 2

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014

Monday, Oct. 27 A Graduate Hall Director reported missing items from Wise Hall, including a wallet and a phone charger.

News briefs, Nov. 2

By Amy Cooper · Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014

Learn your Next Steps in Applying to Graduate School A workshop will be held in Pray-Harrold Room 326 Monday, Nov.

Heather Neff helps McNair Scholars strive for excellence

By Jordan Phelps · Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014

Inside Wise Hall there is a small yet warm office on the first floor that houses a few incredible human beings working toward an exciting future.

EMU hosts Benefits & Wellness Fair

By Casey Blickenstaff · Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Human Resource department organized a benefits & wellness fair that took place Friday afternoon at the Student Center Ballroom. Hillary Stark, EMU HR project assistant said the goal of the Benefits & Wellness Fair is for benefit eligible employees, such as faculty and staff, to have an opportunity to interface with all of EMU’s vendors and have an opportunity to ask questions and learn about the services that are offered on campus, in relation to health and wellness.

Police Blotter, Oct. 28

By Curt Allain · Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014

Friday, Oct. 24Officers attempted to pull a dark colored sport motorcycle over that had an unreadable paper license plate near Washtenaw Avenue and Oakwood Street at 11:56 p.m.

Debbie Dingell participates in student debt forum

By Curt Allain · Monday, Oct. 27, 2014

Debbie Dingell, democrat congressional candidate for Michigan’s 12th district, came to Eastern Michigan University Wednesday to participate in a forum with students and administration on rising higher educational costs.Dingell is running for the congressional seat vacated by her retiring husband, U.S.

EMU confronts domestic violence in the U.S.

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014

A bell chimed every ten seconds in room 310 of the Student Center from Monday through Wednesday. Each chime signified a woman being battered in the U.S.

Students call for more attention to veterans' suffering from PTSD

By Casey Blickenstaff · Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014

EMU’s chapter of Young Americans for Liberty passed out ribbons in front of Pray Harrold Monday to raise awareness for veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.PTSD is an anxiety disorder that is brought on by memories of a stressful traumatic event or series of events.

News Briefs, Oct. 21

By Amy Cooper · Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014

International Conversation ClubStudents of all ethnicities are encouraged to attend the International Conversation Club and participate in talks about various topics.