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From left: Monica Christensen, Paula Morning and Carolynn Cribley

Dine to Donate for ALS

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, April 14, 2013

Eastern Michigan University seniors Carolynn Cribley and Monica Christensen hosted Dine to Donate at Aubree’s Pizzeria & Grill in Ypsilanti, located at 39 E. Cross St., where they raised about $71 for the Michigan Chapter of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association.

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Author discusses Islamic history

By Brian Gardner · Sunday, April 14, 2013

Students, faculty and visitors gathered at the third floor in Halle Library Thursday to listen to Stewart Gordon discuss his book “When Asia Was the World.”

A sign warning passers-by about the graphic images presented in the GAP display.

Genocide Awareness Project visits EMU

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, April 14, 2013

Eastern Michigan University students received a chance to glimpse the Genocide Awareness Project, a traveling photo exhibit that compares abortion to the horrors of genocide, outside King Hall and the Marshall Building Thursday and Friday.

Niswender was drowned

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Details have emerged in the Niswender case as family members have told the Monroe Evening News that Julia Niswender, 23, was drowned in her bathtub.

EMU’s Muslim Student Association hosted a panel discussion, Crossroads, with four speakers.

Panel discusses conversions to Islam

By Dana Afana · Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Muslim Student Association gathered 60 students for Crossroads, a panel discussion from speakers Amin Abdush Shakur, Joliba Honzaki, Joseph Swager and Khadija Umm Uthman. The four spoke about what encouraged them to convert to Islam.

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Board approves graduation speakers

By Mandy Grenier · Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents has approved TV producer Scott Reynolds and philanthropist Robert Holman Jr. as speakers for this year’s April 28 commencement ceremony at the Convocation Center, located at 799 N. Hewitt Road in Ypsilanti.

Ida Mollett, president of the campus Student Veterans Association, said it’s important for student veterans to have a plan.

Programs to help student veterans available at EMU

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, April 7, 2013

Many veterans agree the transition from military service to student life is a drastic change, and Eastern Michigan University has programs available to assist student veterans with their unique needs. EMU senior Chris Parker is an Iraq veteran who served as an infantry Marine from 2005-09.

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Eastern hosts grad open house

By Mandy Grenier · Sunday, April 7, 2013

Prospective graduate students explored educational options during Eastern Michigan University’s Graduate Open House on Saturday at the Student Center.

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Police blotter

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

March 30 A male subject was charged for public drunkenness at the intersection of North Normal Street and Washtenaw Avenue at 3:44 p.m. A subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled narcotic at the intersection of North Hamilton Street and Washtenaw Avenue at 7:03 p.m.

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Violence statistics released

By Ariel Achatz · Wednesday, April 3, 2013

While nation-wide statistics showed a decrease in domestic violence, rates among college students remain higher than average compared to other demographics.

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Some EMU books scarce

By Mandy Grenier · Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Acquiring required reading materials for courses is presenting several challenges for students at Eastern Michigan University.

A 20-year-old man and 20-year-old female have been arrested as suspects in the murder of a 46-year-old Detroit man who came to help his daughter settle a lease dispute.

Roommates suspects in man’s murder

By Taylor Pinson · Wednesday, April 3, 2013

A 46-year-old Detroit man was killed at Peninsular Place apartments Sunday night. Ypsilanti Police have already arrested two suspects, a 20-year-old male and a 20-year-old female, a couple who lives at Peninsular Place.

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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