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Youth hold signs supporting the Washtenaw ID Project at the Oct. 7 Ypsilanti City Council meeting. Photo by: Allie Tomason

Washtenaw County is the first in the nation to offer ID to all residents

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners voted in support of instituting the Washtenaw I.D. Program Nov.

“I would, but I feel like I would get trampled and die, potentially.”Casey Coulter, freshman, theater major

Eagle on the Street

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014

The Holiday shopping season is quickly approaching and with it the dreaded Black Friday. The Echo asked students: Do you brave the crowds?

Indian Student Association hosts Bollywood Night

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014

The Indian Student Association hosted Bollywood Night in the main ballroom of McKenny Hall Saturday night.

Police Blotter Nov. 22

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014

Monday, Nov. 17 A resident of Pittman Hall reported a stolen phone at 12:02 p.m.

News Briefs Nov. 22

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014

Jazz and Percussion Ensemble Concert Eastern Michigan University jazz ensemble and the percussion ensemble will come together to perform a concert at 7:30 Monday, Nov.

EMU Physical Plant prepares for a harsh winter

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014

Winter has come to Eastern Michigan University and the best predictions indicate that this winter may be even worse than last year.

Panel discusses poetic activism in Native American society

By Betty Adams · Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014

The 1491’s, a satirical sketch comedy group, led a discussion on the role of poetry in contemporary Native American society, how it has created a path for social change and how combining poetry and politics made them activists.

Student Government senate meeting Nov. 18

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014

Eastern Michigan University's Student Council meeting started, Tuesday, with last minute additions to the official schedule.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Keith Jason stresses the importance of academic advising

By Jordan Phelps · Monday, Nov. 17, 2014

Keith Jason is the coordinator of student services in the College of Technology at Eastern Michigan University.

Eastern Michigan University athlete charged with 1st degree criminal sexual conduct

By Scout Bostley · Monday, Nov. 17, 2014

An Eastern Michigan University track athlete, Eli Burdette, is facing three sexual assault charges resulting from incidents that reportedly took place between 11:30 p.m.

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.