Bye-bye Blockbuster: Rental giant to close remaining stores
In early November, DISH Network Corporation announced the closing of the remaining company-owned Blockbuster stores in the United States. By January 2014, all 300 stores will be closed.
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In early November, DISH Network Corporation announced the closing of the remaining company-owned Blockbuster stores in the United States. By January 2014, all 300 stores will be closed.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev pleaded not guilty after he was arrested for using weapons of mass destruction on April 19 as a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing that took place four days before his arrest, killing three people and injuring over 260.
Every year Halloween brings around new creepy television shows, scary movies and eerie music. But there are some classics that come to mind every Halloween no matter how old they are that bring on the full-blown nostalgia.
The most exciting activity for many children on Halloween is undoubtedly going trick-or-treating, but if you plan on going with your kids, siblings or friends, it is very important to be safe on this night.
As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Eastern Michigan University’s Women’s Resource Center put together an in-depth look at just how serious the issue of domestic violence can be by taking victims’ stories and displaying them in a variety of artistic ways.
Designer Kami Michels from Kimberly Weder Designs spoke to EMU interior design students on Wednesday in Roosevelt Hall about what life can be like after graduation as an interior designer. Students who attended received free refreshments and Learning Beyond the Classroom credit.
With the new iOS7 update, new iPhone 5s and a new Galaxy all on the market right now, people can’t wait to get their hands on the latest and greatest. In addition to all of that, a new app might be just what you need to accompany your new phone or even the smartphone you already have.
Everyone hears of the excitement of Fashion Week in major cities like New York, Paris and Milan. Eastern Michigan University students had a taste of their own Fashion Week leading up to the big fashion show “La Dolce Vita, The Sweet Life” on Oct. 10.
On Friday, an international teleconference at Eastern Michigan University addressed several aspects of gerontology and health care facing older adults in room 108 of the Marshall Building. The conference included multiple fields and was broadcasted live to 5,000 medical personnel from 32 hospitals in Ukraine alone.
On Monday, Sept. 30, at the Porter College of Education, Eastern Michigan University professor Karen Paciorek gave an informational session for EMU students who may be interested in teaching in China.
If you enjoy the twists and turns of teen drama or thrilling mysteries, then beware because there may be a new television series for you to get addicted to, especially if you are already a fan of ABC Family’s hit show “Pretty Little Liars.”
One of the best parts about being a college student in this time era is all of the technological advances available to help with classes, homework, organization, social life and just about everything under the sun. Many students use handy devices to make college life easier, and the big hype about owning a smartphone is due to the many apps you have available. If you are paying all of that money for your smartphone, you might as well use it to your best possible advantage.
Getting back into the swing of things for a new school year can take a little bit of time to get used to.
When you go out to eat, one of the main determining factors as to whether or not you plan on returning to that restaurant usually has to do with what kind of customer service you received.
Now that school is out, it’s usually the time for broke college students to find a job fast. Whether you are just looking for a part-time job for the summer or a full-time job to pay your bills, there are a lot of things to consider when job hunting.
The Best Buddies program raised over $11,000 Sunday for its Eastern Michigan University and University of Michigan chapters through the Best Buddies Michigan Friendship Walk.
To discuss the various concepts of race and how our differences can have both negative and positive impacts in our lives, the American Anthropological Association has put together a tour called Understanding Race Project Community Conversation.