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Police blotter, Nov. 9

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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



EMU hosts Benefits & Wellness Fair

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Eastern Michigan University’s Human Resource department organized a benefits & wellness fair that took place Friday afternoon at the Student Center Ballroom. Hillary Stark, EMU HR project assistant said the goal of the Benefits & Wellness Fair is for benefit eligible employees, such as faculty and staff, to have an opportunity to interface with all of EMU’s vendors and have an opportunity to ask questions and learn about the services that are offered on campus, in relation to health and wellness.


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Every vote counts

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With less than a week to go before voters head to the polls for local, state and congressional elections, candidates are making their final push to get voters on their side.

Renowned journalist Beimeng Fu recalls her COVID-19 reporting experience on this weeks episode of Women Journalist COVID-19 Experiences. Check out this latest episode on Spotify! Or you can listen to their full unedited conversation at the Eastern Michigan University Archive website.