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Split Congress must work to solve issues

By Ellen Christie · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

With 53 Democrats, two Independents and 45 Republicans in the Senate, the Democratic Party reigns. While in the House of Representatives, there is a Republican majority with 241 Republicans and 194 Democrats, which leads some Americans to ask, “Will anything get done?”

Voters reject all six of this year’s ballot proposals

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

All six Michigan ballot proposals were rejected Nov. 6. Eastern Michigan University student Kyle Morford said he was glad to see this outcome.

Republicans’ majority holds in Supreme Court

By Heidi Guenther · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

Stephen Markman and Brian Zahra from the Republican Party and Bridget McCormack, a University of Michigan law professor, from the Democratic Party have won seats on the Michigan Supreme Court.

News briefs

By Danielle Willman · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

Yellow ribbons around EMU campus Eastern Michigan University’s student veterans have been honoring Michigan residents who died in Iraq and Afghanistan by placing 223 yellow ribbons on trees around campus. The ribbons list the soldier’s name, city of residence, operation they were involved in and date of death.

False police reports have consequences

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

It’s not uncommon for people to make false reports to the police. However, many people aren’t aware of the severe consequences of filing a false police report.

EMU ranks 103 of 141 for sexual health ed

By Ellen Christie · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Recently, the seventh annual Trojan Report Card of Sexual Health was released, showing that Eastern Michigan University ranks No. 103 out of 141 institutions of higher education that were reviewed. EMU is up 21 spots from last year’s report card, showing an improvement in the area of sexual health knowledge and resource availability.

Former student, racer to talk at graduation

By Carlee Broughton · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Howard “Howdy” S. Holmes, a former auto racer and successful CEO, has been announced as the commencement speaker for Eastern Michigan University’s Dec. 16 graduation ceremony. The EMU Board of Regents approved his nomination, and also chose Holmes and Philanthropist Phillip Jenkins to receive honorary degrees, during their board meeting Oct. 30.

Eastern Michigan University senior Jimmy Davis was not surprised by the election outcome.

Students not surprised with election results

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Some students on Eastern Michigan University’s campus said there weren’t many surprises in regards to the results from Tuesday’s election.

News briefs

By Danielle Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Michigan House Republicans hold narrow majority For the next two years, Republicans will retain the majority in the Michigan House of Representatives, as well as the House Speaker position.

Students share opinions at election party

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government and the Residence Hall Association hosted an Election Day party in the ballroom of the Student Center to watch the election results live Nov. 6.

Obama re-elected with swing state support

By Danielle Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Barack Obama was elected to a second term as president of the United States, defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney Nov. 6.

DTE partners with 826michigan to help expand tutoring programs

By Toni Hughes · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

DTE Energy has partnered up with the nonprofit organization 826michigan to help them expand their tutoring programs in Michigan schools. DTE helped the organization expand to Ypsilanti Middle School and recently gave 826Michigan a $100,000 grant to make another tutoring center in Detroit.

EMU celebrates completion of Science Complex

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

Eastern Michigan University marked the end of renovations in Phase II of the Mark Jefferson Science Complex at an Oct. 30 event.

Board approves support of 3 charter schools

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University Educational Policy Committee discussed a proposal sponsoring three charter schools in the Detroit and Ypsilanti areas, which the Board of Regents approved at their Oct.

Correction

Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

In the Monday, Oct. 29 issue of The Eastern Echo, the photo in the article “Affordable Care Act teach-in informs Ypsi” was incorrectly captioned. The subject of the photo is Robert Casalou, president and CEO of St. Joseph Mercy Hospitals in Ann Arbor, Saline and Livingston, not Kirk Roy, vice president of National Health Reform for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

Board passes financial plan for scholarships

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents authorized a new $38 million financial aid plan at their Oct. 30 meeting. The money will go towards scholarships and awards for current EMU students as well as incoming freshmen.

Polling locations

Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

Ward 1, Precinct 1 Perry Child Development Center 550 Perry Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI (734) 714-1750

Obama leads in polls by 0.1 percent

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

The Real Clear Politics statistics showed nationwide Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will receive 47.3 percent of votes and President Barack Obama will receive 47.4 percent of votes, giving Obama a 0.1 percent lead.

Ypsi ballot to have 2 more proposals

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

Ypsilanti residents will have two additional proposals on their November ballot, both dealing with consolidating the Willow Run Community Schools and Ypsilanti Public Schools.

EMU to drive students to polls all day Nov. 6

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

Eastern Michigan University will be driving students to the polls all day on Election Day Nov. 6. Vans can be found outside the Eastern Eateries Food Court, located between Phelps-Sellers and Walton-Putnam residence halls, and will have signs reading “EMU Rides to the Polls.” Students will need to bring a state-issued ID and their voter registration cards to the polls. Students will vote at Ypsilanti Middle School at 105 N.