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NASO invades classrooms as part of protest

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014

The Native American Student Organization celebrated Columbus Day by “invading” classrooms in Pray-Harrold and Porter Monday, in protest of the holiday.“We wanted to make people aware of what Columbus Day was really celebrating,” said Rebecca Thomas, a senior Political Science major.

Board of Regents approves new Journalism and Media Studies major

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014

Journalism and Media Studies previously existed as individual majors, but in the fall of 2015 the new combined major will be available for undergraduate students.

Students encouraged to get flu vaccinations

By Tray McGuire · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014

Health officials around the country, including Eastern Michigan University’s top medical officer, are encouraging everyone to get vaccinated this flu season.

Students react to Ebola crisis

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014

There have been 4,400 hundred deaths in Western Africa caused by the Ebola virus, and the recorded outbreak has reached U.S.

College of Business ranked among top business schools

By Sydney Weaver · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s College of Business was ranked among the nation’s top business schools for the 11th consecutive year in the Princeton Review’s listing.

Synod Community Services CEO advocates for I.D. Project

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014

Keta J. Cowan, CEO of Synod Community Services, gave a presentation to Ypsilanti city council members on Oct.

Police blotter Oct. 10

By Jordan Phelps · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014

Friday, Oct. 10Two female students and two male suspects admitted to using marijuana after officers arrived at Phelps Hall at 12:23 a.m.

EMU's student government budget differs from other Michigan universities

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014

Eastern Michigan University Student Government’s reserve account is currently at $90,389.20. This is in addition to the 2014-15 budget of $256,439.35.

EMU ranked among top campuses for LGBT friendliness

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014

Eastern Michigan University was ranked one of the top campuses in the country for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender friendliness by CampusPride.org, LGBT resource center director Mary Larkin announced Thursday.

Police Blotter, Oct. 5-9

By Jordan Phelps · Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014

Sunday, Oct.

Olympic diver visits EMU

By Casey Blickenstaff · Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014

Olympic diver Jack Laugher visited Eastern Michigan University Tuesday to train with EMU’s diving team and the campus’s Legacy Diving Program.

EMU's work and hopes for Google Glass

By Josh Hoppstock · Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s College of Technologies is using Google Glass to experiment with augmented reality.The department purchased two pairs of Google Glasses in July, and Phillip Cardon, one of the leading professors in the augmented reality experiments, said Google Glass technology is a stepping-stone to new possibilities.“This will revolutionize how we teach,” Cardon said.

News Briefs, Oct. 12

Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014

Kick Back With B.L.A.C.K.Join students at the Lake House from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Swastika defaces Students for Life chalk display

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014

A Students for Life sidewalk chalk display was defaced with drawings of swastikas Tuesday evening.EMU’s Students for Life is an on-campus chapter of the national pro-life organization, Students for Life of America.

Student Senate Meeting Oct. 7

By Sydney Weaver · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014

The Student Government Senate met Tuesday and discussed standing committee reports, including internal affairs, business & finance, public affairs and academic and student relations reports.Student Government President, Desmond Miller, outlined student government’s priorities for 2014-2014.

Police blotter Oct. 7

By Jordan Phelps · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014

Thursday, Oct. 2A female student reported that she had money taken from her room in Hill Residence hall at 6:32 a.m.

LGBT community plant rainbow flag

By Casey Blickenstaff · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014

EMU students created LGBT visibility by putting thousands of colored flags in the ground to create a large rainbow flag in the courtyard next to Pray-Harrold Sunday afternoon.EMU junior Alex Bakhaus, event coordinator for the LGBT Resource Center, said the main purpose of the flag display is to inform new students and those who don't know there are LGBT resources on campus that a community is here for them.

News briefs Oct. 7

By Amy Cooper · Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014

Alexander Music Building Staircase Under ConstructionCaution tape will block off the sidewalk between the back of Alexander Music Building and the side of Sill Hall as construction crews break down the old stairs and prepare to build a new entrance.

Eastern Michigan University President Dr. Susan Martin speaks before the graduates on Sunday morning at the Convocation Center.

Regents extend Susan Martin's contract through July 2016

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents approved an extension of president Susan Martin’s contract from July 8, 2015 through July 7, 2016 at its regular meeting in Welch Hall Tuesday.Martin’s yearly salary has been increased from $300,000 to $340,000, effective November 1, 2014.

Student fees fund Student Gov budget

By Curt Allain and Sydney Weaver · Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014

Student Government is annually entrusted to about a quarter of a million dollars in student fee money to fund various organizations, activities and amenities around campus.