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Office of Nutrition Services holds Cooks Series: students learn how to prepare healthy, cost efficient recipes

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Ten students worked together to prepare a healthy breakfast and learn about nutrition with the Office of Nutrition Services on Tuesday. The ONS is celebrating National Nutrition Month with a three part cooking series.

Nominations for Women of Excellence luncheon begin

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, March 4, 2015

The Women’s Resource Center has opened nominations for the Women of Excellence Luncheon. The deadline to nominate a female faculty or staff member or student is 5 p.m.

Impeachment resolutions drafted against student government president and two senators

By Curt Allain · Sunday, March 1, 2015

Eastern Michigan University’s two branches of student government continued its dysfunction over the course mid-winter break.

Women's Resource Center discusses sexual assault

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, March 1, 2015

The Women's Resource Center hosted a discussion called, Let's Be Honest, in room 300 of the Student Center, March 19.

Nino Monea outside of the Harvard Law Library--the largest law library in the world. Photo courtesy of Nino Monea

EMU graduate continues to find success at Ivy League school

By Curt Allain · Sunday, March 1, 2015

Since graduating Eastern Michigan University in the spring of 2014, Honors alum Nino Monea has been making the most out of living in Cambridge Massachusetts while attending Harvard Law School, including enjoying the local cuisine—right down to the clam chowder. “It's quite good, although it's typically pronounced "chowdah" around here!” Monea said.

News briefs, March 1

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Monday, March 2 "Feminist Theory and Praxis from a Global South Perspective" A lecture by Political Science Professor Marlise Matos, of Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

safeTALK provides students and staff training to recognize suicide symptoms

By Mona Beydoun · Sunday, March 1, 2015

The suicide rate among young adults ages 15-24 has tripled since the 1950’s, according to Crisis on Campus: The Untold Story of Student Suicide. To help its students with this issue, Eastern Michigan University is putting on safeTALK training, 2-5 p.m.

BDSM versus abuse: lines are grey

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015

Erica Smith, a graduate student of behavioral psychology, facilitated a lecture titled “Sex Posi+ive: What’s your kink?” Tuesday evening in Room 352 of the Student Center. The lecture discussed the differences between an actual bondage, domination, sadism and masochism relationship, and that of the one depicted in the book by E.L. James, “50 Shades of Grey”.

News briefs, Feb. 18

By Curt Allain · Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015

Thursday, Feb. 19 JUSTICE FOR AYOTZINAPA: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF STUDENTS FROM MEXICO From 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Marshall Building - 119 On September 26, 2014, 43 students from a Rural Normal School in Ayotzinapa, Guerrero, Mexico disappeared at the hand of the police. Join the Michigan Solidarity Network with Mexico to learn about their story and the ongoing movement to demand justice.

Eagle on the Street

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015

As classes wind down for the week, Spring Break is on the horizon. The Echo asked students: “What are your plans for the break?”

Beyond the binary: Speaker talks about living as a transgender person in the U.S.

By Jess J. Salisbury · Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015

A large crowd of students gathered in the Quirk Sponberg Theatre for a frank discussion on gender as part of Beyond the Binary. The event featured speaker Noelle, who is transgender, was held Tuesday and was organized by professor Danielle Ensch,. Noelle provided insight on the role of gender in society, highlighting the differences between cultures.

Student senator proposes formal investigation of student government president

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015

Student senator William McDonald proposed a formal investigation of Student Government president Desmond Miller at an internal affairs meeting Tuesday. McDonald raised three areas of concern as to why he wants this formal investigation to take place, the first being impropriety of his executive directors. The first area of concern was Miller’s relationship status with Eden Zimak, the chair of the public affairs committee and director of social justice for Student Government.

Lady Eagles roll the Chippewas 85-64

By Emma Perpich · Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015

The Eastern Eagles (12-10, 5-6 MAC) rolled over the Central Michigan University Chippewas (11-12, 6-6 MAC) Saturday, beating the visiting conference team 85-64. This 21-point victory marks the largest win all season for the Eagles.

EMU goes to the dogs

By Jess J. Salisbury · Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015

Eastern Michigan University students took a moment to paws – er, pause – and de-stress with the help of a friendly furry friend as part of Wellness Woof Wednesday. Bindi, an Australian Shepherd, along with her trainer, Barbara Reed, captivated a crowd of students at the Snow Health Center by performing tricks and spreading puppy love on Wednesday evening.

A student silently protests the killings of three North Carolina students.

'Muslim lives matter': Silent protest honors slain UNC students

By Mona Beydoun · Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015

Eastern Michigan University students came together to promote awareness of the deaths of three students from North Carolina in a silent protest—“Silence for Chapel Hill,” Thursday. Deah Shaddy Barakat, 23, his wife, Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, 21, and her sister, Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha,19, were Muslim American students at the University of North Carolina.

Eagle on the Street

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015

President’s Day is upon us and The Echo asked students: “Who is your favorite president and why?”

News briefs, Feb. 15

Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015

Monday, Feb. 16 Beyond The Binary: A Transgender Perspective This event will give students a new perspective on what it means to be transgender from an individual with firsthand experience.

Eagle on the Street

By Allie Tomason · Friday, Feb. 13, 2015

It seems that year after year Valentine’s Day is losing its luster. Known as the ultimate Hallmark holiday, it’s traditionally the day that couples express their love for each other by exchanging cards and gifts. The Echo asked couples: “Are you planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day? If so, how? If not, why?”

Hustle your heart out raises $263 for American Heart Association

By Drew Saunders · Friday, Feb. 13, 2015

Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Multicultural Affairs raised $263 at the fourth annual “Hustle Your Heart Out” dance Friday night, nearly hitting its $300 goal. Well over 200 students filed into the Student Center ballroom for a night of dance lessons and food, to raise money for the American Heart Association.

Coffee with the CIO

By Kenneth Bowen · Friday, Feb. 13, 2015

Eastern Michigan University’s chief information officer held “Coffee with the CIO” Friday, Jan.