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EMU provides LGBT students support options

By Casey Blickenstaff · Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014

Eastern Michigan University lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students joined together for Coming Out Being Out (COBO), Wednesday afternoon in the Student Center.

Police Blotter, Sept. 27

By Jordan Phelps · Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014

Sunday, Sept. 21 Officers smelled marijuana on a male student at traffic stop near Leforge Road and Huron River Drive at 6:13 p.m.

News Briefs Sept. 25

By Amy Cooper · Friday, Sept. 26, 2014

EMU to test Emergency Alert SystemThe university will be testing the outdoor emergency speaker and text alert systems at noon, Friday.

Police Blotter Sept. 25

By Jordan Phelps · Friday, Sept. 26, 2014

Sept. 19At 1:40 a.m. officers noticed a male student having trouble standing up near Washington Street and Emmet Street.

Lawsuit against EMU dismissed

By Curt Allain · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014

The lawsuit filed by a group of EMU students, against Eastern Michigan University protesting the results of the 2014 Student Government Election, has been dismissed without prejudice.In his ruling, Judge Donald E.

Miller outlines plans for new school year

By Sydney Weaver · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government gathered for a State of the Student Body meeting Monday night in the Student Center.Student Government is composed of an executive board, the Student Senate, and several specialized committees.

Star Lecture Series kicks off with Heather Neff

By Kenneth Bowen · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014

Eastern Michigan University scholars filled the student center ballroom Tuesday evening for the first Honors College Star Lecture with speaker Heather Neff, an English professor and director of the EMU McNair Scholars Program.

Eastern Eateries hosts backyard BBQ

By Scout Bostley · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014

The all-day, all-you-can-eat Backyard BBQ event took place Wednesday outside the Eastern Eateries from noon to 6 p.m.

Jimmy John's on Cross Street in Ypsilanti.

Jimmy John's affected by security breach

By Scout Bostley · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014

The Jimmy John’s sandwich shop located on West Cross Street in Ypsilanti is one of 216 stores affected by a nationwide credit card data breach.

Board of Regents to review relationship with EAA

By Nora Naughton · Monday, Sept. 22, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents held a special meeting today to hear some faculty members’ complaints about the university’s involvement in the Education Achievement Authority.

Students for Life's Planned Parenthood Project comes to EMU

By Scout Bostley · Monday, Sept. 22, 2014

Eastern Michigan University Students for Life participated in the Planned Parenthood Project outside Pray-Harrold Monday afternoon.

Are some war veterans claiming unearned benefits from the VA?

By Kenneth Bowen · Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014

The veteran community has been at the forefront of America’s attention due to a decade of continuous warfare, but some Eastern Michigan University scholars said many of their fellow service members are reaping benefits they did not earn.EMU junior Ken Gergely served nearly 13 years in the Marines as infantryman and deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan seven times.

Panel addresses misconceptions about Islam

By Scout Bostley · Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014

Eastern Michigan welcomed Ahlam Issa and Dawud Walid to the McKenny Hall Ballroom Thursday to hold a panel discussion clarifying misconceptions about Islam. Ahlam Issa, a teacher and youth director, and Dawud Walid, the Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, talked and answered questions through the hour discussion. Ahlam started by talking about women and why they wear the Hijab or the head scarf.

Respected author shares stories of American-Jewish history

By Lorrie Mayzlin · Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Distinguishing Speakers Series kicked off on Sept. 16, 2014, with Jonathan D.

EMU reviews its General Education Program

By Sydney Weaver · Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s General Education Program is the core of an undergraduate education, so reviewing its requirements only makes sense.

Students use their First Amendment Rights

By Casey Blickenstaff · Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s chapter of Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) created free speech walls to raise student awareness of the First Amendment rights on Constitution Day, Wednesday morning near the Olds Robb Recreation Center.

Police Blotter Sept. 20

By Jordan Phelps · Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014

Monday, September 15A male student was cited for intoxication at Hoyt Residence hall at 1:20 a.m.

COB to hold conference on Thursday

By Allison Wrobelewski · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014

Graduates of Eastern Michigan will be speaking Thursday, Sept. 18, at the College of Business for the EMU Alumni Business Conference.

Snow Health Center gives students an affordable health care option

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014

Student insurance policies can be hard to understand, especially for students that have never had to look at an insurance policy before.

Police Blotter

By Jordan Phelps · Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014

September 12 Three students were robbed at gun point on College Pl at 12:21a.m. None of the victims were hurt.

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