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MI ‘going in wrong direction’

By Brian Gardner · Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013

Michigan is failing to meet its need for investment in higher education and state policy makers account for this as a failure in priorities, a Detroit News column by Daniel Howes said.

Student opinions differ on weather delay

By Dana Afana · Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s morning classes were canceled until 12:30 p.m. Monday due to poor weather and icy roads.

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.

Julia Niswender death confirmed as homicide

Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013

Eastern Michigan University student Julia Niswender’s death has been ruled as a homicide, according to the Ypsilanti Police Department.

Jan. 11 Roommates were involved in a physical altercation at 4:43 a.m. at Putnam Residence Hall. A subject was arrested on a bench warrant for violation of conditional bond at 3:53 p.m. at the Student Center.

Secretary Clinton testifies on Libya

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave her account of the Sept. 11, 2012 events that occurred in Benghazi, Libya at official congressional hearings held Wednesday in Washington, D.C.

Aaron Tippin will perform at EMU

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013

Country recording artist Aaron Tippin will perform at the “Valentines for Veterans” concert at 2 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Eastern Michigan University’s Pease Auditorium.

News briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013

Johnson encourages new Donate Life plate at auto show Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson promoted a new Donate Life license plate at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Halle Library Dean appointed to Library of MI Board

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013

Tara Fulton, Eastern Michigan University’s dean of Halle Library, has been appointed by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees.

City Council addresses finances, millage

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013

Millage funds for public transportation in Ypsilanti are maxed out, Ypsilanti City Council member Peter Murdock said.

More flu vaccines available after shortage

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013

Health officials at Eastern Michigan University’s Snow Health Center said there are flu vaccinations available for students and employees after the center used all their supplies last week.

News briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013

EMU students use interactive software to create animated store experience Students in Eastern Michigan University’s apparel, textile and merchandising program are using Mockshop, a software program donated by Visual Retailing LLC, a U.K.-based visual merchandising company, to create animated store experiences.

Women’s center hosts trafficking discussion

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013

A group of panelists chosen by Eastern Michigan University’s Women’s Resource Center said human trafficking is a growing problem across the nation at a discussion Tuesday in the Student Center.

Students react to inauguration

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013

Eastern Michigan University students had a variety of opinions about President Barack Obama’s inauguration and speech Monday in Washington D.C.

Obama stresses working together

By Dominique Payne · Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013

More than 800,000 people filled the National Mall in Washington D.C. Monday to watch President Barack Obama take his oath for a second term in office.

News briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder joins U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, announcing $31 million in Detroit transportation The funds for the transportation opportunities encourage the Regional Transit Authority to begin improvements to public transportation in southeastern Michigan.

EMU’s career center hosts internship fair

By Michael Sanders · Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013

Students seeking internships will get the opportunity to talk to employers at Eastern Michigan University’s internship fair, hosted by the University Advising and Career Development Center. The fair is scheduled to take place in the Student Center Ballroom Jan. 30 from 12-3 p.m.

Snyder discusses MI’s improvements

By Ellen Christie · Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder said during the State of the State address Wednesday that Michigan has the sixth-fastest growing economy in the U.S, and is officially growing in population, as opposed to four years ago when it was the only state to experience a decline in numbers.

MI ‘going in wrong direction’

Student opinions differ on weather delay

Julia Niswender death confirmed as homicide

Police Blotter

Secretary Clinton testifies on Libya

Aaron Tippin will perform at EMU

News briefs

Halle Library Dean appointed to Library of MI Board

City Council addresses finances, millage

More flu vaccines available after shortage

News briefs

Women’s center hosts trafficking discussion

Students react to inauguration

Obama stresses working together

News briefs

EMU’s career center hosts internship fair

Snyder discusses MI’s improvements

Sugar daddies help students pay tuition

LGBT research being accepted for scholarship

White House outlines plans for gun control