Carmen Cheng
Articles (12 total)
Meet Connor K. Ashley: The EMU student behind the scenes of the University Archives’ Veterans History Project
EMU history grad student Connor K. Ashley talks about his work processing donated materials and veteran oral histories as part of the EMU Archives’ Veterans History Project, and how this has developed his career goals in historic preservation.
Review: Shrimp Flavours - Grab a bowl of authentic Indian curry near EMU's campus
Shrimp Flavours, an Indian restaurant that serves authentic curries, biryanis, and tandoori items, has recently opened near Eastern Michigan University's campus.
Review: Bon Appetit Cuisine - West African restaurant in Ypsilanti area opening July 2
This new and exciting West African restaurant is sure to give EMU students a new cultural food experience!
WCC students and faculty plan to save the Culinary and Baking/Pastry Arts program
Washtenaw Community College announced plans to discontinue the Culinary and Baking/Pastry Arts programs on July 9. A petition was started by two culinary arts students. The petition was presented to the WCC Board of Trustees at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 28. As of now, the program will still be cut.
Ypsilanti BLM protests draws several hundred people
On Saturday, June 6, a peaceful, Black Lives Matter demonstration took place in Ypsilanti with approximately several hundred participants to protest police brutality against Black people in the United States. Protesters marched peacefully from the Ypsilanti District Library to the Ypsilanti Police Department.
Gallery: Second protest emerges after white Washtenaw County deputy is accused of using excessive force on black woman
A second protest emerged after a Washtenaw County Deputy is under investigation after being accused of using excessive force in the arrest of Sha'Teina Grady El and her husband, Danyal Grady El.
Gallery: Anti-Trump and pro-Trump protestors gather outside the Ford plant in Ypsilanti during President Trump's Thursday visit
View photos from the protests that occurred during President Trump's visit to Ypsilanti on Thursday.
Local bicycle shops experience a sudden boom of sales during pandemic
Two Michigan-based bicycle shops, Wheels in Motion and Tree Fort Bike, experienced unexpected rapid growth of bicycle sales in wake of the social distancing restrictions in Michigan due to the pandemic. Nationally, cycling has suddenly become super popular as it is a healthy exercise and adheres to social distancing practices.
