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DTE Account Manager Tim Miller presents to Ypsilanti City Council Tuesday.

Ypsi to play role in DTE programs

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

The City of Ypsilanti will be the first city to participate in two DTE Energy programs that will potentially save the city $23,000 annually in streetlight energy costs.

Snyder lays out proposals

By James Tatum · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder laid out his taxing and spending proposals Thursday for the 2014 fiscal year.

One of the ways Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder plans to improve Michigan’s government and economy is through information technology innovations, and that job—improving Michigan’s IT department—falls into the hands of its Chief Information Officer, David Behen, who holds a seat on Snyder’s cabinet.

Students to ‘unplug’

By Brian Gardner · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s media ecology class is challenging students to “unplug” Feb. 27.

EMU President Susan Martin and Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Kim Schatzel

Schatzel appointed to three-year term on board of directors

By Bryan Alfaro · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Kim Schatzel has been appointed to a three-year term on the board of directors for the Health Alliance Plan of Michigan by the Henry Ford Health System’s board of trustees.

The State of the Student Body Address will take place Monday in Ballroom B of the Student Center from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Norfleet to update students

By Bryan Alfaro · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013

Eastern Michigan University Student Body President Matthew Norfleet will be giving the State of the Student Body Address Monday, Feb. 11 in Ballroom B of the Student Center from 5:30-6:30 p.m., during which he will be discussing Student Government’s priorities, initiatives and achievements for the 2012-13 academic year.

Correction

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

In the Feb. 4 edition of The Eastern Echo, the article “Troy investment firm will climb stairs to fight cancer” incorrectly said the event date is March 5, when the actual date is March 3.

Norfleet to address students

By Bryan Alfaro · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

Eastern Michigan University Student Body President Matthew Norfleet will be giving the State of the Student Body Address on Monday in Ballroom B of the Student Center from 5:30-6:30 p.m., during which he will discuss Student Government’s priorities, initiatives and achievements for the 2012-13 academic year.

Resolution to impeach Norfleet withdrawn

By Bryan Alfaro · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

Eastern Michigan University Student Government Speaker of the Senate, Leo Cartier, brought a resolution to the Senate floor Jan. 29 calling for the impeachment of Student Body President Matthew Norfleet.

Julia Niswender poses with her twin sister, Jennifer.

Niswender death confirmed as homicide

By Bryan Alfaro · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

The Washtenaw County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Jan. 29 the death of Eastern Michigan University student Julia Niswender was a homicide, but the nearly seven-week wait for the toxicology results yielded no conclusive information, the Ypsilanti Police Department said.

Troy investment firm will climb stairs to fight lung disease

By Heidi Guenther · Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013

The feeling of helplessness may serve as a barrier in the fight against lung disease, but an investment firm in Troy is planning to overcome this battle by participating in the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb.

News briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013

Student lab assistants Students at Eastern Michigan University have been given the chance to work side-by-side with their professors on various research projects throughout the years.

Punxsutawney Phil says early spring is coming

By Marissa Beste · Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013

Punxsutawney Phil has predicted an early spring.

Keep pets safe in cold temps

By Brian Gardner · Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013

According to the Humane Society of Huron Valley, located at 3100 Cherry Hill Road in Ann Arbor, the recent cold temperatures and winter weather can be very dangerous for pets.

Higher One: High fees

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013

Higher One, Eastern Michigan University’s student bank provider, has been widely criticized for charging students too many fees.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013

New program at EMU seeks to help students who have aged-out of foster care Mentorship Access Guidance In College is a new program at Eastern Michigan University that provides services to students who have aged-out of the foster care system.

Obama plans to reform U.S. immigration policy

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013

President Barack Obama announced Tuesday in Las Vegas he plans to reform the U.S. immigration policy.

Iranian rocket, monkey sent to space, returned safely

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013

An Iranian rocket called Pishgam (or Pioneer) and a monkey were sent into space on Monday, according to the Iranian government.

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.

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