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Julia Niswender (left) and her twin sister Jennifer (right) pose in front of the Chicago skyline. Julia was found dead Tuesday night in her apartment in the Peninsular Place apartment complex in Ypsilanti.

Friends, family in shock after EMU student's death

By Taylor Pinson · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

Following the death of Eastern Michigan University student Julia Niswender on Tuesday evening, those closest to her are reeling from their loss.

Corrections

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

In the Dec. 10 issue of The Eastern Echo, the article “Panel seeks to educate students on HIV/AIDS” incorrectly stated HIV/AIDS Resource Center case manager Sheyonna Watson is HIV positive.

News briefs

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

Julea Ward case resolved Eastern Michigan University has settled the case of Julea Ward, who was released from the EMU counseling program for refusing to counsel a gay student. Ward will be awarded $75,000, according to a statement released by the university.

Bill could change concealed weapons law if passed

By Toni Hughes · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

At the end of November, Michigan’s Senate voted to allow people who receive extra training to carry concealed weapons in previously gun-free zones such as colleges and churches. If passed by the Michigan House of Representatives, this bill will make several changes to the concealed weapon law already in place.

Adidas dispute discussed

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

Students for an Ethical Participatory Education met with Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin Friday to discuss possible violation of EMU’s Code of Conduct by Adidas.

Francine Parker named new chair of Regents

By Danielle Willman · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

Francine Parker has been named the new chairwoman of the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents. Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appointed Parker to the board in January 2007.

EMU’s History Department uses interactive lessons

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s History Department is trying out a new way to teach history. Reacting to the Past is an academic role-playing game where students have to stay in character as historical figures and re-enact moments in history.

Professor Catarino leaves EMU

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

Eastern Michigan University faculty member Jeremy Catarino is leaving EMU after working as a professor for the Simulation Animation and Gaming program.

MI is 24th state adopting RTW law

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

Michigan has been the focus of headlines since early Tuesday evening as it became the 24th state to enact right-to-work laws, when Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed two bills allowing workers the choice of paying for union dues.

Eastern considers rebates on tuition

By Danielle Willman · Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

In an effort to encourage improved graduation rates, Eastern Michigan University’s student government is supporting a new tuition rebate incentive. The program, conceived by Student Body President Matthew Norfleet and Vice President Desmond Miller, will award students who meet the necessary requirements a rebate of any tuition increases over the course of their college career.

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.

EMU student found dead

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

Eastern Michigan University student Julia Catherine Niswender, 23, was found dead Tuesday night in her apartment in the Peninsular Place apartment complex, located at 1000 N. Huron River Drive in Ypsilanti. Police are treating the death as an apparent homicide.

Speaker offers job advice, discusses nonprofit work

By Dominique Payne · Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

Businessman Bill Weatherstone spoke to a small group of Eastern Michigan University students Wednesday in the Student Center about the different aspects of working for a non-profit organization.

News Briefs

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

Student artist wins esteemed theater award Victoria “Tori” Tomalia has won the Don and Elizabeth Doyle Fellowship Special Recognition Award for her offerings to theater for youth. Tomalia is an Eastern Michigan University graduate student studying applied drama and theatre for the young.

Panel seeks to educate students on HIV/AIDS

By Ellen Christie · Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

Eastern Michigan University accounts for more than 30 percent of all sexually transmitted infections in Washtenaw County, according to HIV/AIDS Resource Center case manager Sheyonna Watson.

Service held for John Porter

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

A memorial service was held for Eastern Michigan University’s 17th president, John W. Porter, Friday in the Student Center ballroom. The service included music, a video, slideshows and personal recollections from a variety of speakers.

Conference helps students build brand

By Cosette Girardot · Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

Social media no longer falls under the terms “procrastination” and “time wasting,” but instead “building your brand” and “working on your resume.” According to the Student Development Conference, hosted Friday at Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center, social media platforms are career builders.

Regents talk student success, mental health

By Danielle Willman · Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents met Thursday in Welch Hall to discuss several issues, including the establishment of student success metrics, the university’s new physician’s assistant program and mental health awareness on campus.

Police Blotter

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

Campus November 28 A drinking fountain and display cases were reported stolen at 11:49 a.m. at Mark Jefferson.

Corrections

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

In the Dec. 3 issue of The Eastern Echo, the article “Big Bird skypes with political science class” incorrectly attributed the quote “There must have been a back order on Big Bird costumes because we had to wait” to professor Christopher Cooper, when it should have credited EMU junior Sara Box.

Restaurant inspectors find bug infestation at Asia City

By Michael Sanders · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

According to a report by The Ypsilanti Courier Nov. 28, Washtenaw County restaurant inspectors reported a bug infestation at Asia City, located at 2905 on Washtenaw Ave.