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EMU students, Brock and Brett Foster, Photo by Allie Tomason

Foster twins epitomize TRUEMU

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

Fraternal twins, Brett and Brock Foster, are as different as night and day and have built their reputations at Eastern Michigan University by investing in the mantra that building community means putting yourself out there. “If you want it, it’s something you have to try and do, it’s not going to come to you,” Brock, an international business major, said.

Photo by: Andrew Mascahrka

Panel discusses the role of local female leaders

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

The office of campus life held On Top of the Town Monday evening. The event was held to allow female students and guests from across the university talk and network with each other to expand their horizons. "We're trying to introduce undergrad and graduate students to the leadership in the community," Gabriela Majeska, student coordinator for leadership, said.

Photo provided by The Holiday Inn Ann Arbor, the 8 finalists of the College Student Food Stars competition

EMU's Betty Adams competes in College Student Food Stars competition

By Curt Allain · Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014

Congratulations to The Eastern Echo’s own Betty Adams, who was one of the final 8 amateur chefs Sunday competing in the first annual College Student Food Stars cook off. The College Student Food Stars was held at the Holiday Inn in Ann Arbor and contestants were asked to prepare dishes by: Using only one appliance Have only three ingredients in the dish Work within a budget of $10 or less Prepare the dish in 10 minutes or less The overall 2014 champion was Daniela Friedman who won with “A college twist on a classic sundae,” Claire Hillman won the “Best late night Snack” category with her Peanut Butter Stuffed Teriyaki Burgers, and Sarah Adcok won the “Best dorm support” category with her Rocky Mountain Dew Cake. “The Rocky Mountain Cake was a cake mix made with only mountain dew,” Adams said.

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Bacteria: The good, the bad, and the ugly

By Betty Adams · Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014

Students and alumni filled the Student Center Auditorium Thursday for the George Liepa Sigma Xi Lecture, “Your Gut... More than a Digestive System.” Presenter Gary Huffnagle, Ph.D., is a professor at the University of Michigan Medical School of Microbiology and Immunology who actively facilitates research studies on opportunistic fungal pathogens, fungal bacterial microbiome and the immune system during respiratory disease.

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News briefs, Nov. 18

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014

Extended Programs - Using Credit Carefully A seminar about how to use credit carefully will be held from 3 to 5 p.m.

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Police blotter, Nov. 18

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014

Friday, Nov.14 Police were called to Buell Hall at 2:36 a.m. about the possible intoxication of an underage student.

NASO questions reasons behind EMU presentation

By Casey Blickenstaff · Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014

Eastern Michigan University hosted a presentation on the River Raisen National Battlefield Park and how it was intertwined with Wyandotte Native American Nation, Thursday afternoon in the Student Center in honor of Native American Heritage Month. EMU President Susan Martin said the objective of the event was to learn more about Native American history and the tribes themselves. “It’s all about education and history.

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EMU model U.N. prepares for Chicago

By Arturo Rodriguez, Jr. · Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014

Eastern Michigan University offers its students, whom are interested in global affairs, the opportunity of participating in a conference similar to day in the United Nations. EMU’s United Nations Student Alliance, or the EMU model U.N.

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Police blotter, Nov 16

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014

Monday, Nov. 10 During a traffic stop near LeForge Road and Green Street at 7:01 p.m., officers noticed the smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle.

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News briefs, Nov. 16

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014

Pronoun Visibility on Campus The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center will have a lobby table from 10 a.m.

Student Government roundup, Nov. 11

By Echo Staff · Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014

Student Government’s business is handled by committees student senators volunteer for. These committees work with members of the executive board to handle the day-to-day function of the body as a whole.

A new way of doing bike repair

By Arturo Rodriguez, Jr. · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

If your bike’s broken, take it to a bike shop. If you don’t have time to take it to a bike shop, call Ray Martell. Martell has an unconventional way of providing bicycle repairs to the city of Ypsilanti.

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New briefs, Nov. 11

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

The Lads in Their Hundreds: Songs and Arias of World War I Join Eastern Michigan University’s voice faculty member Dr. Robert Peavler and pianist Kevin Bylsma for an evening of poetry and songs from the World War One era.

Celebrating Veterans Day

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

Veterans Day is a chance for Americans to thank those who served in the U.S. military, and some Eastern Michigan University student veterans gave a glimpse into what the holiday means to them and spoke about what’s going on around campus on Tuesday - including a look at the location for EMU’s new Military and Veterans Resource Center.

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News Briefs Nov. 9

By Amy Cooper · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

Star Wars, Star Trek and Football DebateStar Wars versus Light Sabers will be held from 3:30 p.m.

Latest Podcast

Introducing The Eastern Echo’s newest event and news based podcast, Scoop on the Scene. These weekly episodes will be hosted by the organization’s Digital Editor, Julez DeShetler. She intends to bring awareness to the events happening on an around campus to Echo listeners. 

DeShetler’s goal with the podcast is to encourage students and community members to get involved in an educated, safe and fun manner. She will list various events to choose from in addition to sharing the key details of said events. 

These podcasts can be expected to come out near the weekends and be no longer than 10-15 minutes.

For the week of Sept. 14 to Sept. 20, DeShetler includes events such as sports, a pub crawl, yoga, a movie in the park, Study Abroad Fair and training sessions. 

Be sure to tune in weekly to stay up to date on all the Eastern Michigan and Ypsilanti amusement!

Listen to this week’s episode here: 

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