Culture

Recognizing this year's Hispanic Heritage Month at EMU

By Charles Boykins and Erin Flynn · Monday, Sept. 25, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15.

Club Spotlight: Hillel at Eastern Michigan University

By Sarah Schneider · Friday, April 21, 2023

Hillel at EMU is an awesome opportunity for all students to learn about Jewish traditions.

Club Spotlight: The French Club

By Shayla Mostyn · Thursday, April 13, 2023

A prominent part of the club is that it provides a unique learning environment, outside the classroom. Members can learn about French singers, or ask for recommendations for youtube channels to watch, or podcasts to listen to.

Club Spotlight: K-City!

By Shayla Mostyn · Thursday, March 23, 2023

K-City is a club at Eastern Michigan University where members can enjoy the latest K-Pop hits and create friendships with others who share the same interest.

Colors in Harmony cultural talent show set to return after lengthy hiatus

By Alex Kreps · Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Colors in Harmon a multicultural talent show returns after a two year absence on Saturday March 18th from 7-9:30pm.

Review: ‘Farha’ is a poignant story of hope

By Ameera Salman · Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022

Despite the harrowing nature of this film, it brings light to the hope that can be found in even the darkest of stories.

Opinion: Black artists long owed their recognition

By Aaron Hughes · Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022

When it comes to music, the Black community has been an essential part in almost every mainstream genre today. Here are four Black artists who deserve their flowers.

'The Beginning of the End': Ypsilanti community unveils a rose mural to tackle local gun violence

By Naomi Hardin · Monday, Dec. 5, 2022

On November 12th Ypsilanti’s Community Violence Intervention Team unveiled a rose mural which commemorates those lost to firearms and is a step towards preventing community violence.

Opinion: Get introduced to rising singer-songwriter ArmstrongWW

By Aaron Hughes · Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022

Houston, Texas artist ArmstrongWW drops his new song “Superstar You.” The multi-genre artist releases this track with hopes of reaching the masses across the globe.

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Students Organize 4 Syria at EMU helps young Syrian refugees follow their dreams

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, Oct. 31, 2022

After the Syrian Civil War in 2011, the U.S., opened immigration doors for Syrian refugees. This student-led initiative helps those refugees succeed.

Latinx Student Association at EMU showcases culture through music and food

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, Oct. 10, 2022

This student organization is hosting a Dia De Los Muertos event on Oct. 27 at EMU.

International Student Association strives to create a "Home Far From Home" for EMU students

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, Oct. 3, 2022

Diversity is present at EMU, not only in the student body, but in this organization which helps teach students about cultures globally.

EMU's new Arab Society: Celebrating and sharing culture on campus

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, Sept. 26, 2022

Arab culture demonstrates collectivism over individualism with the community’s practices and values.

LSA to host Quinceañera celebration

By Kayla Boyd · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016

This Thursday, Jan. 28, Eastern Michigan University’s Latino Student Association (LSA) will be holding their first Quinceañera.

Join the OISS once a month for International Coffee Hour

By Kelsey Hawkins-Johnson · Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015

The Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) will be holding an International Coffee Hour on Friday, Oct.

International Soccer Tournament to be held on EMU's campus

By Sasha Brown · Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015

On Saturday, September 12, Eastern Michigan University will host its third annual international soccer tournament.

Actually enjoy hitting the books this semester

By Mona Beydoun · Monday, Aug. 31, 2015

Professors assign required reading that will, most likely, help you grow as a student. Choosing a few books to read on the weekends, however, can help you grow as a person.

Purple Rose Theatre debuts thought-provoking play about zombies

By Emily Slomovits · Sunday, June 28, 2015

For as long as humans have told stories, there have been cultural obsessions with monsters.

Intersections session sheds light on struggles of Muslim women

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014

Touching base with ideas society is far from well versed in, the last in a series of four events focused on women was aimed at starting the conversation on women living with Islam in their lives. The Women’s Resource Center and the Muslim Student Association came together on Monday, Dec.

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