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Photo by Sage StephensSome of the debris made it to the hill in Rynearson Stadium, but did not make it as far as the field.

Strong winds damage Convocation Center awning

By Nora Naughton · Monday, Nov. 24, 2014

Part of the awning over the main entrance to the Convocation Center was blown off in the strong winds Monday. The main entrance to the building is closed until further notice. Debris has blown into Rynearson Stadium, but has not reached the football field.

“I plan on bundling up and wearing a whole bunch of clothes, because some of the buildings on campus have the heat on and some don’t. You just have to make sure you stay warm out here.”Dejanique Hawkins, junior, secondary education major

Eagle on the street

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014

According to University of Michigan weather observer, Dennis F. Kahlbaum, Tuesday morning’s low of 11 degrees was the second coldest temperature recorded, in the state, for 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?

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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 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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