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The state of Michigan ranks fifth in the nation in “solar manufacturing” and Ypsi ranks third in the state for solar power.

Ypsi City Council considers solar power for city roofs

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, April 14, 2013

The Ypsilanti City Council was asked for a policy commitment in favor of solar power for the city Tuesday night.

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.

Obama signs ‘Monsanto Act’

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, April 10, 2013

President Barack Obama signed what food activists have labeled the “Monsanto Protection Act” on March 26.

North Korea could prove to be threat

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, April 10, 2013

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced his country is now in a “state of war” with South Korea on March 30.

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.

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.

Julia Niswender was found dead in her apartment Dec. 11. The 23-year-old’s cause of death was found to be asphyxiation associated with drowning.

Niswender family says Julia was drowned in her bathtub

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

More details have emerged in the Niswender case as family members have recently told the Monroe Evening News that Julia was drowned in her bathtub.

Company offers $10,000 reward for information in Julia Niswender case

By Allie Tomason · Tuesday, April 9, 2013

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person responsible for the death of 23-year-old Julia Niswender.

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.

Despite a recent increase in burglaries from vehicles on campus, students say they still feel safe.

Thefts from cars go up; students still feel safe

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, April 7, 2013

Eastern Michigan University has seen an increase in burglaries and thefts from motor vehicles in the past two months.

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.

Supreme Court to re-address Proposal 2

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, April 7, 2013

The Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, more commonly known as Proposal 2, will be re-addressed by the U.S. Supreme Court by the fall.

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.

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.

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.

New and returning Student Government senators.

Miller, Monea new president, vice president

By Allie Tomason · Friday, March 29, 2013

Desmond Miller and Nino Monea are Eastern Michigan University’s new student president and vice-president elect, respectively.

Rochelle Balkam, 74, has taught at Eastern for 23 years.

Lecturer Balkam ready to retire

By Rachel Ruth · Friday, March 29, 2013

Rochelle Balkam has been a lecturer at Eastern Michigan University for 23 years and has decided it’s time say goodbye to teaching.

County one of healthiest

By Jennifer Kirby · Friday, March 29, 2013

Washtenaw County was ranked first among Michigan counties in “health factors” March 20, for the fourth straight year by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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