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International conference on violence in Syria to be held in Switzerland

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013

The head of the Arab League announced Sunday that an international conference to end the Syrian civil war will be held in Geneva, Switzerland and is set to take place Nov. 23 and 24.

The Red Cross teams up with EMU to save lives

By Mandy Grenier · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013

The Red Cross was on campus Monday and Tuesday in the Student Center Auditorium collecting pints of blood from students for lifesaving uses in the community.

EMU President Susan Martin speaks at a campus safety forum on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2013

Second public safety forum held in Student Center

By Kenneth Bowen · Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013

At least one person walked by the body of Demarius Reed after as was fatally shot, and as many as six people heard gunfire the night of the murder in his apartment complex according to interim Ypsilanti Police Chief Tony DeGiusti.

EMU student assaulted overnight

By Al Willman · Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013

Another Eastern Michigan University student was assaulted in the area around Leforge Ave. yesterday night, the third such incident in the area in recent days and the fourth in the immediate area – all victimizing EMU students. According to a timely warning issued by the university, an EMU student was assaulted at his apartment when he answered a knock on his door.

Second public safety forum to be held this afternoon

By Al Willman · Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013

Less than a week after a public forum was held at the Student Center at which Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin, Police Chief Robert Heighes and Vice President for Communications Robert Kraft discussed and answered questions regarding campus safety and the death of EMU student-athlete Demarius Reed, the university announced it would be holding another forum this afternoon. This forum, scheduled for 4 p.m., will also include Ypsilanti Interim Police Chief Tony DiGiusti.

Putnam Residence Hall rapes still being investigated

By Nora Naughton · Monday, Oct. 21, 2013

Two separate incidences of rape were reported to Eastern Michigan University police on Sunday. Both reports are still undergoing investigation as first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

2 EMU students assaulted off-campus over weekend

By Al Willman · Monday, Oct. 21, 2013

Two Eastern Michigan University students were injured in separate off-campus assaults over the weekend.

Designer advises students on a variety of topics

By Kayla Boyd · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013

Designer Kami Michels from Kimberly Weder Designs spoke to EMU interior design students on Wednesday in Roosevelt Hall about what life can be like after graduation as an interior designer. Students who attended received free refreshments and Learning Beyond the Classroom credit.

Student Government addresses AATA bus pas policy

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013

At last month’s student senate meeting, a resolution was passed to support the implementation of a $0.93 fee for Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority bus passes. If this policy is implemented, students will be able to use their Eagle IDs for unlimited use of the AAATA bus line.

Movie explores life of Muslim-American footballers

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013

The Muslim Journeys fall program hosted a screening of the documentary “Fordson: Faith, Fasting, Football and the American Dream” on Wednesday night. The film follows the 2009 Fordson High School football season while displaying the struggle Muslim Arab-Americans face in post-September 11 society.

Pastor's preaching causes stir around campus

By Mandy Grenier · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013

A traveling minister known only as Pastor Don Williams and his companions began preaching to students last Wednesday near the Student Center and stirring up controversy among groups on campus.

Explosion rocks apartment above Jimmy John's

By Kenneth Bowen and Al Willman · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013

An explosion rocked an apartment above Jimmy John’s, at 537 W. Cross St., early Sunday morning.

Update on case involving the death of student-athlete Demarius Reed

By Al Willman · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013

In an e-mail to Eastern Michigan University students and employees Saturday, the university stated that detectives with the Ypsilanti Police Department investigating the death of EMU student-athlete Demarius Reed were looking for further information regarding his death.

EMU student athlete found dead

By Al Willman , Eugene Evans , Dana Afana , Drew Saunders and Derrick Vergolini · Friday, Oct. 18, 2013

Eastern Michigan University student athlete Demarius Reed was found dead today at 7:15 a.m. at the University Green apartment complex, located at 700 block of West Clark Road. The investigation is being treated as a homicide.

Student Center is 4th

By Mandy Grenier · Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center was recently named 4th in the 25 most amazing campus student unions by Best College Reviews.

State standards to take effect

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013

Common Core State Standards will soon be in classrooms across Michigan, and some of tomorrow’s educators studying at Eastern Michigan University shared their thoughts and concerns about the topic.

Fall Major Fest assists students

By Mandy Grenier · Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013

The Fall Major Fest was an opportunity for students to expand, investigate and explore the diverse range of learning opportunities offered at Eastern Michigan University.

‘Anne Frank Remembered’ screening

By Cody Sanders · Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013

On Tuesday, Eastern Michigan University held a screening of the Academy Award-winning documentary “Anne Frank Remembered.”

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013

Physician assistant program at EMU— The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the physician assistant program has met the standards to begin training pupils in the field at Eastern Michigan University.

Campus Life welcomes famed author

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013

Eastern Michigan University Campus Life welcomed famed historical biography author Jon Meacham on Tuesday night. Meacham gave a lecture about the subject of his most recent book, “Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power,” which was named one of the best books of the year by The New York Times. After the lecture, Meacham opened the floor for questions and stayed for a book signing.