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Zachery Jones explains his position to a passerby.

Part-time lecturers petition to be paid at same time as full-timers

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014

Part-time lecturers were petitioning to be paid at the same time as full-time lecturers in Pray-Harrold today.

COB dedicates classroom to distinguished alum

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014

The Eastern Michigan College of Business honored Regent Jim Webb and his wife Cathy Webb Wednesday. A classroom was named for the Webbs in recognition of their outstanding service to the COB as Eastern Michigan Alumni.

Students for Justice in Palestine aims to educate

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014

The recent conflict between Israelis and Palestinians has motivated some Eastern Michigan University scholars to start a local student chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine.

Police Blotter

By Jordan Phelps · Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014

Sept. 8 A male student reported his EMU Commuter hang tag missing from his car in the College of Business parking structure at 2:39 p.m.

EMU, Visit Ypsi host Instagram scavenger hunt

By Casey Blickenstaff · Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014

Eastern Michigan University joined with Visit Ypsi, a tourism bureau focused on the Ypsilanti area, to create an Instagram Scavenger Hunt for students, which was held from 1 p.m.

News Briefs

By Amy Cooper · Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014

EMU Alumni to share words of wisdom in Professional Development Event at the EMU College of Business on Sept.

Some things about campus you might not know

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014

Eastern Michigan University offers students many resources they wish they knew about from day one.

Police Blotter

By Jordan Phelps · Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014

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

Photography exhibit at Student Center dedicated to Mexican Revolutionary War, culture

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014

On Monday, a photography exhibit about the Mexican Revolutionary War and Mexican culture was inaugurated on the second floor of Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center Art Gallery.

Student organization plans ceremony for 9/11 victims

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s University Christian Fellowship (UCF) will be honoring the people who lost their lives in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, according to a news release.

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.

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.

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.

L.I.V.E. Mixer provides music and networking for students

By Jordan Phelps · Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014

Coming to college after high school can be scary, especially if you are a first generation student. Who do you turn to?

New Nursing Program gives hands-on experience

By Amy Cooper · Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014

St. Joseph Mercy Health System has partnered with EMU’s Nursing Program to provide an environment to accurately prepare nurses for the future in their careers.

Investment in new lights adds safety to EMU and Ypsilanti

EMU invests in tech improvements

By Amy Cooper · Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014

Classroom technology improvements are being made around campus this year for audiovisual technology and enhanced classroom upgrades.

Meijer Dance Contest Winner Phillip McMurtry

EMU students go crazy for Meijer Mania

By Lorrie Mayzlin · Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014

Meijer hosted the 10th annual Meijer Mania event for returning Eastern Michigan University students.

YPD investigating unarmed robbery at Ypsilanti bus station

By Nora Naughton · Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014

The Ypsilanti Police Department is investigating a reported unarmed robbery that occurred around 8:25 p.m. Friday at the AAATA Ypsilanti Transit Center.