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The EMU mobile app allows students to view a schedule of upcoming events.

Eastern Michigan University launches mobile app for students

By Jess J. Salisbury · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013

Eastern Michigan University has launched a mobile app through Ellucian GO that makes it easier to access important information. The app, which can be downloaded for free from a mobile device’s app store, provides up-to-date news and information on current events in the EMU community.

Candlelight vigil honors memory of Julia Niswender

By Jess J. Salisbury · Monday, Dec. 9, 2013

Wednesday, Dec. 11 will mark the one year anniversary of the murder of Eastern Michigan University student Julia Niswender.

Police Blotter

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

Dec. 3 A student reported an incident of sexual assault that happened last year at 12:15 a.m. A student reported their cell phone stolen from their pocket in the Dining Commons at 7:55 p.m.

Actor dies tragically, students react

By Kayla Boyd · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

On Saturday, Nov. 30, “The Fast and the Furious” actor Walker, 40, died in a car crash after the 2005 Porsche Carrera GT that he was a passenger in ran into a tree and a concrete pole, which then burst into flames in Valencia, Calif.

University holds semi-annual Celebration of Student Writing

By Cody Sanders · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

Eastern Michigan University held its 25th Semiannual Celebration of Student Writing on Thursday. The event showed varying forms of written work dealing with a wide range of topics. All of the projects were made by students in English 121.

Pray-Harrold café flooded

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

The Eagle Café in Pray-Harrold is closed due to flooding.

Nelson Mandela dies at age 95

By Joielle Hoyle · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

Nelson Mandela, the founding father of an apartheid-free South Africa, died Friday around 1 a.m. South African time at 95-years-old. According to NBC news, Mandela was suffering from a respiratory illness and had been receiving health care at home for the past six months. President Obama followed the announcement of his death with a eulogy from the White House. “He no longer belongs to us,” Obama said.

Women take part in university’s Hijab Day

By Dilann Yasin · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

Volunteers from the Muslim Student Association spent time in the Women’s Resource Center on Wednesday fitting hijabs, or headscarves worn by female Muslims, on women who wanted to participate in the university’s Hijab Day.

Police Blotter

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013

Nov. 30 A female subject was found passed out with a bloody nose on a sidewalk on Emmet Street at 2:49 a.m. She is not a student and was transported to the hospital for her injury.

Black Friday can bring people together, improve the economy

By Joielle Hoyle · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013

On Friday, consumers throughout America participated in the first shopping day of the holiday season, known as Black Friday. Numerous stores such as Wal-Mart, Kmart, JC Penney and Macy’s opened their doors to the public at 5 a.m. or earlier to give consumers the opportunity to get great deals on holiday gifts for their loved ones.

Moot court team goes undefeated

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s moot court team went undefeated last month, beating 25 teams at the regional moot trial conference in Saginaw, Mich.

Model UN club participates in Chicago conference

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Model United Nations club traveled to Chicago last week to participate in the American Model United Nations Conference (AMUNC). EMU brought two delegations, one representing Guatemala and the other representing Palestine.

People protest EMU’s involvement with EAA

By Taylor Pinson · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013

Dozens of people, including Eastern Michigan University faculty members, gathered in front of Welch Hall and in the Halle Auditorium Tuesday to protest the university’s involvement with the Education Achievement Authority of Michigan.

Neighbor of Peninsular Place shooting victim recalls incident

By Jess J. Salisbury · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013

Destinee Leapheart awoke to a loud noise and a sharp pain in her shoulder. Initially brushing it off as just her shoulder popping, she felt fluid on her hand. Using her phone as a light source, she realized that what covered her hand was blood. She had been shot.

EMU student struck by stray bullet at Peninsular Place

By Al Willman · Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013

The Ypsilanti Police Department is investigating an incident early Tuesday morning where an Eastern Michigan University student was struck by a bullet, which was fired into her Peninsular Place apartment building.

Digital Inclusion store opens

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new location of Eastern Michigan University’s Digital Inclusion store took place on Monday, Nov. 25 at Sill Hall in the College of Technology between noon and 2:00 p.m.

Ypsi, EMU collaborate for community safety

By Mandy Grenier · Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013

Following a series of violent crimes in the area around campus, including the death of Eastern Michigan University student Demarius Reed, officials from both the EMU Police Department and the Ypsilanti Police Department have worked to strengthen relationships between the university and the city.

Interim agreement on Iranian nuclear program reached

By Joielle Hoyle · Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013

An interim agreement to limit the development of Iran’s nuclear program in return for relief of some sanctions was reached in Geneva, Switzerland between Iran, the U.S. and five other world powers on Sunday, Nov. 24.

Two men arrested in connection with Reed homicide

By Al Willman and Jess J. Salisbury · Monday, Nov. 25, 2013

Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Eastern Michigan University football player Demarius Reed, according to court records. The Ann Arbor News reported that Ed Jemeal Thomas and Kristopher Kaivon Pratt, both 20, face charges murder and robbery charges.

Certification exam changes threaten education students

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

The Michigan Department of Education announced new testing standards in the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) earlier this month. Education majors are required to pass this standardized certification test before obtaining their teaching license in the state of Michigan.