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EMU to apply for environmental grant

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents held a special meeting on Wednesday at Welch Hall to briefly discuss the recommendation to approve EMU’s submission of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and the Storm Water Asset Management and Waste Water (SAW) grant application.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

The B. Side’s Digital Inclusion store— A computer refurbishment and technical training project called Digital Inclusion has opened a shop in Sill Hall at the College of Technology on Eastern Michigan University’s campus.

Filmmaker shoots several scenes on EMU’s campus

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

Eastern Michigan University will soon be immortalized on film. Multiple scenes from the upcoming film “Pilot Error” were filmed on campus last week.

Students For Life, ADF lawsuit resolved

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

The lawsuit between Eastern Michigan University and the Christian legal ministry Alliance Defending Freedom has been resolved. Under the resolution, the university’s Student Government will amend its fund allocations to accommodate all student groups. EMU’s insurance company, Michigan Universities Self-Insurance Corporation will pay the plaintiffs’ attorney fees of $3,000.

Police Blotter

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

Nov. 19 An unknown subject wrote a Twitter name in permanent marker on an elevator in Pittman Hall at 1:13 a.m. The same Twitter name also appeared on whiteboards in the building. Police are following up on the investigation.

Planned Parenthood holds informational talk

By Dilann Yasin · Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013

Lauren Bacans, a Planned Parenthood field organizer for Livingston and Washtenaw counties, gave an informational lecture in the Student Center on Wednesday as part of Planned Parenthood’s initiative to help people become acquainted with the opportunities presented by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Bye-bye Blockbuster: Rental giant to close remaining stores

By Kayla Boyd · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

In early November, DISH Network Corporation announced the closing of the remaining company-owned Blockbuster stores in the United States. By January 2014, all 300 stores will be closed.

Police Blotter

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

Nov. 16 A student was suspected of marijuana use in Hoyt Hall at 6:41 p.m. Nothing was found, and the student was not charged.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

EMU’s #GivingTuesday— On Dec. 3, Eastern Michigan University will host a one-day fundraising campaign. According to an article from EMU’s Division of Communications, the campaign will correspond with the national #GivingTuesday movement. This national movement promotes charitable events that support nonprofit organizations.

Workshop educates on differences in gender, sex

By Dilann Yasin · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

The Gender Awareness Program hosted a workshop in the Student Center on Tuesday with a sparse turnout but stimulating conversation.

Students give opinions on new gaming consoles

By Cody Sanders · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

On Friday, Sony launched its latest gaming console, the PlayStation 4. Sales were so high over the weekend that Sony’s platform for online gaming and selling game downloads, the PlayStation Network, had network issues due to high traffic on launch day.

Crime Stoppers of Mich. looking for murder leads

By Andrea Lorfel · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

After two murders within the past year in close proximity of Eastern Michigan University, Crime Stoppers of Michigan is urging people to speak up with any information that can lead to the arrests of those responsible for the homicides of EMU students Julia Niswender and Demarius Reed.

Veterans share their stories

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

Student veterans gathered for a meet-and-greet Thursday afternoon at the Student Center and took advantage of the chance to share their stories about drill sergeants, boot camp, deployment, bad chow, bad pay and many other facets of military life.

EMU hires four officers, hopes to increase safety

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

Eastern Michigan University announced Friday it will be adding four more full-time officers to its police department. The new hires will bring the EMU Police Department’s total strength up to 37 people.

Police Blotter

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

Nov. 9 Officers cited a Westview Apartment resident for a noise complaint at 3:09 a.m. An intoxicated subject in the Rynearson Parking Lot fell and hit his head at 5:53 p.m. A student was found unconscious in Wise Hall from a heroin overdose at 7:17 p.m.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

Explore Eastern— High school and transfer students can apply for admission at Eastern Michigan University, free of charge, at the Explore Eastern Open House. The event is on Saturday, Nov. 23 and begins at the Student Center on campus. It is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BLACK screens documentary ‘Central Park 5’

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

“The purpose of this screening is to highlight Central Park 5 and to give background to the Eastern student community,” Michael Wood, junior and secretary of BLACK said. “Because I’m pretty sure that [they] aren’t aware of the Central Park 5.”

International Experience Forum held on Thursday

By Joielle Hoyle · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

The Department of World Languages and Office of International Initiatives hosted an International Experience Forum at the Student Center on Thursday that discussed the Fulbright Scholarship and other opportunities to study abroad.

Exhibit shows words as art

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

The opening reception of “Non-Text”, was held in the Eastern Michigan University Gallery on Tuesday evening. The exhibit features pieces that use text, typography and handwriting to create visual works of art.

International Week kicks off in Student Center

By Cody Sanders · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

The fair represented EMU Academic Programs Abroad, the Department of World Languages, German Club, Hansori, the Indian Student Organization, the International Students Association, the Latino Student Association, the Japanese Student Association, the Office of International Students, the Saudi Student Association and the Spanish Club.