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‘Don’t Blame It’ to teach responsible drinking

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government is sponsoring an event titled “Don’t Blame It On the Alcohol” at the Student Center on Feb. 4 in room 310A at 7 p.m.

Program encourages girls to pursue math, science

By Joielle Hoyle · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014

On April 25, 2014 Eastern Michigan University will host a day-long conference for middle school and high school girls looking to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics called Digital Divas.

Multiple school closings give semester rocky start

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014

Tuesday marked Eastern Michigan University’s third university shutdown due to extreme cold this year. Students and professors agree that these “cold days” have made for a rocky start to the semester.

Obama talks minimum wage, energy solutions

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014

President Barack Obama gave his fifth State of the Union address Tuesday night, calling for 2014 to be a year of action.

BREAKING: No classes on Tuesday

By Jess J. Salisbury · Monday, Jan. 27, 2014

Eastern Michigan University announced via email and text alert that all classes are cancelled for Tuesday, Jan.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014

Explore Eastern— Eastern Michigan University’s Explore Eastern Open House will take take on March 8 from 10 a.m.

Police Blotter

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014

Jan. 21 A student was caught using fake parking hangtags in the Bowman Lot at 9:32 a.m. The student’s car was towed, and he will face further consequences under the Student Code of Conduct. A student who left items in a locker at the Rec/IM on Nov.

Event informs on opportunities to study abroad

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s 2014 Study Abroad Fair gave students the opportunity to browse the various destinations they can visit to learn about different cultures and study for the credit course that is offered.

Internship Fair allows students to meet employers

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014

Eastern Michigan University’s 2014 Internship Fair, held on Wednesday, Jan. 22 in the Student Center Ballroom, provided students the opportunity to meet with potential employers who offered paid and nonpaid internships.

Students meet, discuss fracking

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014

The ad-hoc student government committee on energy and sustainability held a meeting Thursday to discuss hydraulic fracturing, better known as fracking.

Housing fair to be held Feb. 6 in Student Center

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014

This year, Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government Association is hosting a housing fair to allow to students a chance to browse off-campus and on-campus living quarters while asking questions about the safety and other regulations provided by the residences.

Marty Raymond, a professor at the School of Nursing at Eastern Michigan University, discussed the connection between poverty and health on Tuesday for the Honors College’s star lecture series on poverty.

Professor explains link between poverty, health

By Dilann Yasin · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014

Marty Raymond, a professor at the School of Nursing at Eastern Michigan University, discussed the connection between poverty and health on Tuesday for the Honors College’s star lecture series on poverty.

Update: Fourth armed robbery suspect in custody

By Al Willman · Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014

The Ypsilanti Police Department announced early Saturday afternoon the fourth suspect in Tuesday’s armed robbery and assault of an Eastern Michigan University student was in custody.

Three of four armed robbery suspects arrested, fourth suspect identified

By Nora Naughton · Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014

The four suspects in the armed robbery and attempted car-jacking that took place around 9 p.m. on the 700 block of Congress St have been identified, and three have been arrested, according to Eastern Michigan University’s department of public safety.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014

Self Defense Training— A free self defense training class will be offered on Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 7-9 p.m. in room 208 at the Warner Gym, and Thursday, Jan. 30 from 7-9 p.m. Gym B Warner at Eastern Michigan University. The classes are free and open to both men and women. To register, email Fatma Jaber at fjaber@emich.edu.

Police Blotter

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014

Jan. 18 Police encountered a man yelling with a beer can in his hand at Ballard and West Cross streets at 8:38 p.m. Officers calmed the man down and found that he had warrants out for his arrest. The man was too inebriated to be taken to jail, so police released him to the hospital with a citation for drunkenness.

Colorado allows sale of Marijuana edibles

By Mandy Grenier · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014

On Jan. 1, 2014, the state of Colorado began allowing the sale of recreational Marijuana edibles in stores, and storeowners can’t keep products in stock.

Purdue rocked by school shooting

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014

A school shooting on Tuesday rocked Purdue University. According to CNN, a suspect was taken into custody after the shooting took place near the electrical engineering building. The Indiana school’s police chief said that the shooter targeted a single person, then left and was arrested by a city policeman.

Target breach suspects arrested

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014

Two Mexican citizens who were arrested at the border on Tuesday were connected to the recent Target security breach that compromised an estimated 110 million customers’ credit card information.

Speaker discusses ways to better our youth

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014

Eastern Michigan University hosted keynote speaker Geoffrey Canada in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day on Monday. He discussed his teaching techniques and the foundations to better America’s youth in a packed Student Center auditorium.

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