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Text club keeps students informed

By Taylor Pinson · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Service EMU has launched a Student Text Club that will notify participants about registration, bill payments, financial aid and other academically related things.

Jess Klein (above) with Amber Hickman helps organize Human Trafficking Advocacy Day.

Students stand up to trafficking

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013

Eastern Michigan University hosted a Human Trafficking Advocacy Day for the first time Tuesday in the Student Center.

Phishing email: Ways to defend inbox from harm

By Bryan Maul · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013

Phishing emails are an attempt by scammers to obtain Internet account usernames and passwords by posing as legitimate websites.

Mary Larkin is EMU’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center program coordinator.

SAFE shares ways to better campus life for LGBT students

By Dana Afana · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center hosted its SAFE campaign Tuesday in the Student Center to inform students and staff of ways to help maintain an inclusive campus for all people, regardless of sexual orientation.

Former EMU Regents Gary Hawks, who was presented Emeritus Regent status Tuesday, shakes hands with new Regent Beth Fitzsimmons, who was recently appointed to the board by Rick Snyder to replace Mohamed Okdie.

Board of Regents discusses loan debt, student success

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents held daylong proceedings Tuesday to discuss many issues including new programs, student success and loan debt.

Protestors object Huron logo outside meeting

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013

The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents held its monthly meeting Tuesday in Welch Hall, while a group of demonstrators stood outside to protest the use of the university’s former Huron logo on the recently purchased Marching Band uniforms.

EMU football team helps out at veterans hospital

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013

Members of Eastern Michigan University’s football team and coaching staff visited veteran patients at the Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Medical Center in recognition of “National Salute to Veterans Week.”

Eastern’s Walter Kraft, Geoff Larcom and Gloria Hage met with two workers affected by the issue, as well as student organizations that have been vocal about it.

Eastern holds Adidas contract discussion

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013

Two workers from a closed-down factory in Indonesia visited Eastern Michigan University Wednesday to ask the university to sever its contract with Adidas and discuss their issues with the company.

Meeting discusses LGBT and healthcare

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013

The Affordable Care Act and LGBT Consumers event held on Feb. 12 at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center covered many limitations of obtaining health care and benefits.

President wants a vote on gun legislation

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013

President Barack Obama addressed the issue of gun control at his annual State of the Union address Tuesday.

'Justice for Julia' aids scholarship

By Brian Gardner · Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013

Julia Niswender’s family sold shirts and bracelets for a scholarship fundraiser at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center Friday and Saturday.

Panel members from Haven included (from left) Liz Ratzloff, Kathryn Kucyk and Cristy S. Cardinal.

EMU holds women’s issues discussion

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013

After “The Vagina Monologues,” concluded, Eastern Michigan University held events for V-Day, a global movement started to end domestic violence towards women and children.

Sascha Feuchert, speaking in the EMU Student Center, said most literature came from prisoners of concentration camps.

Expert’s research shows post-Holocaust texts exist

By Dominique Payne · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

Sascha Feuchert, a leading Holocaust expert, spoke to a full auditorium in Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center on Sunday.

Obama: Minimum wage needs a hike

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

President Barack Obama discussed minimum wage, climate change and college prices Tuesday during the annual State of the Union address Tuesday.

Student Body President Matthew Norfleet discussed many issues during the State of the Student Body address Monday.

Norfleet gives State of Student Body address

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government Association President Matthew Norfleet offered a State of the Student Body speech Monday in the Student Center, addressing the SGA’s top priorities and accomplishments.

Police blotter

By Taylor Pinson · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

Jan. 27 A subject was cited for disturbing the peace in the Dining Commons at 1:30 p.m.

Professor receives help in doing cancer research

By Matthew Hamilton · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

After participating in the development and discovery of two major cancer-fighting drugs, professor James Hoeschele is working with Eastern Michigan University students to further research in the field.

AAA says gas prices rising, irking some students

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

AAA Michigan released a report Feb. 4 that showed gas prices had jumped 31.8 cents, making the state wide average $3.697 per gallon.

News update

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

Follow-up information relative to the Feb. 7 Eastern Echo article “Resolution to impeach Norfleet withdrawn” will be forthcoming.

ACLU wants judge to toss right-to-work

By Anthony Taylor · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

The American Civil Liberties Union, along with several other labor coalitions, asked a judge to eliminate the recently passed right-to-work law, which is set to take effect March 27.