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Tips for incoming freshmen

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014

When it comes to getting around Eastern Michigan University, freshmen often run into facts they wish they knew about beforehand.

EMU Honors Soars Higher

By Kenneth Bowen · Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Honors College had a record number of applications submitted this year and Honors students said the success of the program is well-deserved.

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Police Blotter

By Jordan Phelps · Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014

September 5 Night watch personal reported a female student who was intoxicated in Best Residence hall at 4:20 a.m.

A driver stalls in a lot on campus waiting for spots to open up.

Parking Headache

By Allison Wroblewski · Monday, Sept. 8, 2014

The early bird catches the worm, and for Eastern Michigan University students commuting to campus, the “worm” is parking spaces.

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Police Blotter

By Jordan Phelps · Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014

September 2 Money was stolen from wallets while residents were sleeping in Walton Residence Hall at 11:47 a.m.

Darius Scott (1), Jay Jones (9) and Quincy Jones (8).

Update: Victim of alleged assault by EMU football players was cousin of suspect in Demarius Reed murder

By Drew Saunders · Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014

Three Eastern Michigan University Football players, Quincy Jones, Darius Scott and Jay Jones, were brought into court on assault charges, Wednesday according to a report from MLive. The alleged victim, Demarko Taylor, 24, is the cousin of Kristopher Pratt, the Detroit man who pleaded guilty to the second degree murder of EMU wide receiver Demarius Reed. According to the police, no weapons were used in the assault.

Summit discusses importance of jobs in transportation

By Curt Allain · Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014

Eastern Michigan University hosted a transportation summit Saturday Aug. 30, with a panel of Michigan transportation officials explaining why it is important for higher educational institutions to direct students to careers in the transportation industry.

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Police Blotter

By Curt Allain · Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014

Aug. 28 A bicycle was reported stolen from the College of Business at 9:42 p.m. The crime is believed to have occurred between 10:00 a.m. and 9:42 p.m. There are no suspects at this time.

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News Briefs

By Curt Allain · Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014

L.I.V.E. On Tuesday, Sept. 2 Learning Integrity, Valuing Equality (L.I.V.E.) will showcase several performing arts organizations and individual performers.

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Kristopher Pratt found guilty in murder of Demarius Reed

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014

Before the trial went underway, Pratt took a plea deal, and confessed to second-degree murder, according to Judge Shelton’s office. All other crimes against Pratt will be dropped upon sentencing. The plea deal terms include a prison term of 18 to 30 years. Pratt also agreed to testify against his co-defendant, 21-year-old Thomas.

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EMU educates its freshman on sexual assault

By Curt Allain · Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014

September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month and Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Public Safety wants to make sure every student knows their rights and what resources are available to them on campus.

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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