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Putin addresses Syria conflict in New York Times

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013

Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, took center-stage in the continuing conflict with Syria with an opinion editorial in The New York Times on Thursday. He sought to “speak directly to the American people” and plead for a stop to the United States’ military pressure on Syria.

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Parking problems persist

By Mandy Grenier · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013

As Eastern Michigan University welcomes a record number of new students to the 2013-14 school year, concerns over the amount of available parking are once again raised.

Meeting discusses ways to improve Ypsi community

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013

A public meeting regarding the Ypsilanti Master Plan for the city was held on Monday at the Student Center. The event was sponsored by Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government and EMU’s Office of Government & Community Relations.

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Blood drive held at Student Center

By Carmen Bojanowski · Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013

The school year has begun, and so has the first blood drive of the year. The American Red Cross was stationed in the Student Center Monday and Tuesday from noon until 5:45 p.m. for students to donate blood.

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News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

EMU ‘Theatre on Ice’ team— Eastern Michigan University senior in physical and health education Megan Lepkowski, and the Harmony Theatre Company’s Theatre on Ice team, seized the silver medal at the Nation’s Cup, according to an article on EMU’s website.

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Police Blotter

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

Sept. 1 Several minors were found to have consumed alcohol at the Cornell Court Apartment building at 2:29 a.m.

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Detroit largest city to declare bankruptcy

By James Tatum · Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

Stockton, Calif. filed for bankruptcy on June 28, 2012 and San Bernardino, Calif. filed for bankruptcy on July 10, 2012. In neither situation was there any discussion of intervention by Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat, or any consideration of bailouts for the two cities.

Speakers celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

The 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech was remembered and celebrated by Eastern Michigan University students and faculty on campus when they gathered at the statue of the civil rights pioneer on Wednesday, August 28.

Latest Podcast

Introducing The Eastern Echo’s newest event and news based podcast, Scoop on the Scene. These weekly episodes will be hosted by the organization’s Digital Editor, Julez DeShetler. She intends to bring awareness to the events happening on an around campus to Echo listeners. 

DeShetler’s goal with the podcast is to encourage students and community members to get involved in an educated, safe and fun manner. She will list various events to choose from in addition to sharing the key details of said events. 

These podcasts can be expected to come out near the weekends and be no longer than 10-15 minutes.

For the week of Sept. 14 to Sept. 20, DeShetler includes events such as sports, a pub crawl, yoga, a movie in the park, Study Abroad Fair and training sessions. 

Be sure to tune in weekly to stay up to date on all the Eastern Michigan and Ypsilanti amusement!

Listen to this week’s episode here: 

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