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EMU hosts Great Lakes Mock Trial Invitational

By David Konarske · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

Eastern Michigan University hosted the 4th annual Great Lakes Mock Trial Invitational over the weekend. The tournament consisted of two rounds of mock trial each day, and took up the entire third and fourth floors of Pray-Harrold.

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Police blotter, Nov. 9

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

Monday, Nov. 3 Police were called to Phelps Hall at 12:13 a.m. after a fight was reported between two female students.

Runners warm up for EMU's turkey trot

By Casey Blickenstaff · Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014

The Rec/IM and Office of Nutrition Services hosted the annual Turkey Trot Friday afternoon in the University Park. Kyle McAlear, assistant director of club and intramural sports said the goal is to put on a 5K race for the students, staff and faculty.

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EMU decides not to renew charter with Gaudior Academy

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Eastern Michigan University has decided not to renew its charter with Gaudior Academy upon its expiration in June 2015, the university said in a statement Wednesday. Gaudior Academy, a kindergarten through eighth grade school located in Inkster, Mich.

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EMU animal research plays by the book

By Amy Cooper · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Eastern Michigan University is one of a few universities that abstain from animal testing. Instead, EMU uses the data collected in studying animals in humane animal research. Though EMU is not classified as a research-intensive university by Carnegie standards, it is still considered a research university.

Student Government hosts election party

By Arturo Rodriguez, Jr. · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government hosted an After the Election Party in celebration of Election Day Tuesday night in Ballroom A of the Student Center. Student Government representatives were passing out t-shirts, food, refreshments and raffle tickets out to celebrate student-voters who took timeout of their day to take part in Election Day.

EMU cadets take part in Norweigan Foot March

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

The 13th annual Norwegian Foot March was held Saturday at the University of Southern Indiana, and four cadets from Eastern Michigan University’s Reserve Officers Training Corps participated in the event and marched 18.6 miles in roughly four hours.

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Snyder nabs re-election

By James Tatum · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014

Gov. Rick Snyder, R-Mich., was re-elected to another four years as the chief executive of the state with victory over Mark Schauer, his Democratic opponent. He was unable to carry his fellow Republican, Terri Lynn Land, the former secretary of state, with him to victory.

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Police Blotter, Nov. 4

By Curt Allain · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014

Friday, Oct. 31 Officers stopped a male student who was walking into traffic near Adams Street and Emmet Street at 2:07 a.m.

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News briefs, Nov. 4

By Amy Cooper · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014

“I Am a Black Man” – Redefining Our Identity Seminar held by B.L.A.C.K. In collaboration with Omega Psi Phi and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternities, the NAACP and the Society of Africology and African-American studies, B.L.A.C.K will be holding a seminar discussing the identity of black males.

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Tips for fighting the freshman 15

By Betty Adams · Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014

As freshman begin to settle into a routine, it can be difficult to avoid gaining weight. Here are some steps to incorporate into your routine to help combat the freshman 15.

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Students need to protest what really matters

By Curt Allain · Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014

All hail the king. Football continued to show it reigns supreme on Friday when Dave Brandon’s resignation as athletic director of the University of Michigan was accepted by University President Mark Schlissel. The resignation was in name only; allegedly Brandon would have been fired if he chose to remain at his post.

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Police Blotter, Nov. 2

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014

Monday, Oct. 27 A Graduate Hall Director reported missing items from Wise Hall, including a wallet and a phone charger.

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News briefs, Nov. 2

By Amy Cooper · Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014

Learn your Next Steps in Applying to Graduate School A workshop will be held in Pray-Harrold Room 326 Monday, Nov.

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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