Lifestyle

Student shaves her head in solidarity with cancer patients

By Amy Ryan · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013

Ever think about shaving your head? Imagine having almost two feet of gorgeous hair. Could you do it then? On June 1, Eastern Michigan University music therapy student, Mary Rose Nieman, did this very courageous thing.

EMU student to perform, show off drag swag

By Ashley G. Terrell · Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013

The men’s restroom at The Cavern Club in Ann Arbor is draped in all things feminine, with an assortment of wigs, corsets and costumes scattered about. The sound of Diana Ross’ voice faintly sings from a tiny boom box as Paul Bowling, 22, stares curiously at his handsome reflection in the mirror, before plucking a brush from the overwhelming heap of makeup on the counter.

Some advice on how to start writing a successful blog

By Daizchane Baker · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013

Blogging is a fast growing trend on the web. Anyone can be a blogger. Blogging is a way to share and amplify your voice to an audience and improve your writing skills. Blogging is fun and simple because you are pretty much writing about things you love and enjoy and sharing them.

An inside look at what one vegetarian eats

By Anna Hinkley · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013

I have been largely vegetarian for over a decade, and sometimes it’s easy. My parents have always been fans of serving up fresh fruits and vegetables, so they sometimes voluntarily make vegetarian meals. My dad’s specialty is zucchini-mozzarella pie, and my mother is partial to minestrone soup. I’m lacto-ovo vegetarian, which means I eat milk products and eggs as well as plant-derived foods.

Katie's Craft Corner: Custom Halloween costumes made ‘sew’ easy

By Katie Remski · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013

Halloween is still more than three weeks away, but when it comes to making costumes, you can never start planning too early.

Learn to cope with anxiety and panic attacks

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013

Most people have been anxious at least once in their lives. Some have even ended up enduring awful panic attacks that can strike without warning. There are plenty of times where people can’t even pinpoint why they’re experiencing these terrifying episodes.

The top five must-have hair care products

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, the hair must be the curtains. If you’re anything like me, one of the first things you notice about someone is their hair, so it’s only natural to want to groom your own glorious tresses to meet their potential.

Katie's Craft Corner: DIY books

By Katie Remski · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013

There are an overwhelming number of books filled with craft projects of every style, theme, skill level and occasion, so even a glance at the shelves at Barnes and Noble is daunting.

Katie's Craft Corner

By Katie Remski · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

The new school year means new books, new supplies and best of all, new clothes. Unfortunately, shopping for deals at the start of the new school year can be frustrating — the racks are filled with gorgeous plaid flannel, cozy sweaters and freshly dyed blue jeans, all at full price.

Fight homesickness

By LeeAnne Baumdraher · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

It’s been years since I felt the poisonous anvil of homesickness in my gut, over a decade, if I’m being honest. But I can still vividly recall the nearly unbearable weight of it.

Multiple options exist for buying textbooks

By Mariya Gefter · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

If you’re like me, just hearing the word “textbooks” makes you shudder.

Editor-in-Chief’s tips on making a good impression

By Jess Salisbury · Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013

It’s the start of a fresh school year, which means you have the opportunity to get all pretty and/or handsome to make a strong impression on all the new people you’ll meet.

Hanging out off campus on a college student’s budget

By Vicki Behne · Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013

Being in a new place is a difficult time in every young person’s life.

Depot Town considered a hotspot for student life

By Carmen Bojanowski · Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013

The appeal for students attending Eastern Michigan University and living on campus is the close vicinity to downtown Ann Arbor and its happening shopping and nightlife.

Ways to get back into the studying habit

By Kayla Boyd · Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013

Getting back into the swing of things for a new school year can take a little bit of time to get used to.

Extreme Couponing

By Mandy Grenier · Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013

Everyone needs to save money when attending college, whether you’re a freshman in a dorm for the first time or a college commuter returning for a degree.

Editor's hair journey

By Ashley G. Terrell · Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013

For years, African-American women have strayed from their natural “roots” for relaxers (chemical straighteners) to have that manageable, European look that has been revered.

Katie's Craft Corner: Dorm Decorating

By Katie Remski · Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

Decorating and outfitting a room for college, whether it’s a dorm or your own bedroom, means comfort and organization – not easy to accomplish on a budget!

Getting rid of your Facebook addiction

By Liz Cianfarani · Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

Summer’s over, and as time had passed, you’d probably been vegging out and gushing over Orange is the New Black, and you hadn’t missed a single bit of your news feed.

Tips for EMU’s freshmen

By Andrea Lorfel · Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

Transitioning from high school to a university can be a huge stressor. There are tips that can make this transition go smoothly, though, both for incoming freshman and students transferring from a community college. Here are some helpful advice and information.

Latest Podcast

Journalist Lenora Chu talks with Eastern Michigan University associate professor of Journalism Dr. You Li on this weeks episode of Women Journalists COVID Experiences. If you are interested in hearing the full unedited conversation check out the Eastern Michigan University archive website. Otherwise tune in for this weeks exceptional episode of WJCE on Spotify!

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