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Chiara Hensley named new ombuds

The Office of the Ombuds is located in the Student Center room 240 and open for any student experiencing challenges on campus. According to Hensley, the office handles a wide variety of student concerns including communication with professors, conduct issues, grade grievances, academic dismissal, tuition, medical appeals, billing issues and financial aid concerns. The Office of the Ombuds may also assist students with any other problems that they may encounter during their time at Eastern Michigan University.

Film, panel inform on human trafficking

Last Thursday, Eastern Michigan University’s Women’s Resource Center hosted Meet the Movement as part of ongoing work for Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

Colorado allows sale of Marijuana edibles

On Jan. 1, 2014, the state of Colorado began allowing the sale of recreational Marijuana edibles in stores, and storeowners can’t keep products in stock.

Screening raises awareness for girls forced into prostitution

On Wednesday, the Women’s Center presented a screening of the film “Very Young Girls” to assist in raising awareness for Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

Voluntary fatherhood bad for women, children

Proposed voluntary fatherhood rights will allow men to opt out of parenthood, leaving millions of children without the necessary financing for proper care.

Brewing your own bubbly beverages at home

In a world of soda wars and energy drinks, there is a cheaper and sometimes healthier method for enjoying a carbonated beverage that is taking the nation by storm.

Law professor presents on counter-terrorism

Amos Guiora, professor of law and co-director for the Center of Global Justice at the S.J Quinney College of Law, University of Utah spoke about “Counter-Terrorism and International Law” in the student center Ballroom on Monday.

Student organizations get the spotlight at WinterFest

Students and organizations met on Jan. 14 in the Eastern Michigan University Student Center Ballroom for WinterFest, an evening to develop connections, have fun and make new friends.

Shakes, smoothies great way to stay healthy

The simple idea that eating a balanced diet as part of daily care will help people stay healthy dates back generations to the old saying, “An apple a day will keep the doctor away.”

New social media site helps classmates communicate with each other

The newest scholarly social media website, ClusterFlunk, offers students at Eastern Michigan University a new tool for communicating with classmates.

Amos Guiora

The colorful Shivy the Clown ties together a balloon critter for a pint-sized attendee.

Keith Keusch is a geography major who has found his place on the EMU Flying Squirrels Quidditch team.