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Autism center provides services, support

By Germaine Smith · Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s Autism Collaborative Center, located in the Fletcher Building on campus, provides a range of services and support for individuals and families living with autism spectrum disorders.

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Streeter leaves ‘indelible’ mark

By Ashlyn Zarate · Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012

“I made one of the finest administrative decisions in my long career at Eastern Michigan University in 1974 by hiring Jim [Streeter] as sports information director,” former EMU Vice President of University Relations, John Fountain, said.

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EMU Board of Regents talk cost with task force

By Lee Michaels · Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents established a task force to address the rising cost of college, interest rates on student loans and how the university’s student loan system may be changed.

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Spain’s bailout plan causes violent protest

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012

Thousands of Spanish protesters rallied outside of Spain’s parliament building Tuesday, Sept. 25. Police actively tried to protect the Spanish parliament by placing metal barriers around the building.

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Smoke-free Air Law has no strong effect on bar sales

By Chelsea Idzior · Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012

A Sept. 17 report released by the Michigan Department of Community Health found the Dr. Ron Davis Smoke-free Air Law, effective since May 1, 2010, did not have a significantly negative impact on bar, restaurant or cigarette sales in Michigan.

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Support sought for tuition equality

By Mikayla Beaudrie · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

“We’re not going to stop fighting for this,” Eastern Michigan University student Katie Mercer said. Mercer spoke before the EMU Board of Regents Sept. 18 on behalf of the organization Dare to Dream, which is asking the university to adopt in-state tuition rates for undocumented students.

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PTSD, substance abuse link

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

Results from a recent study conducted by the Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Healthcare System and the University of Michigan Health System suggest young veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse are at a greater risk of an early death.

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Police Blotter

Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

CAMPUS Sept. 16 A subject with warrants was arrested after running from police at 3:02 a.m. at Pittman Residence Hall. A backpack containing an iPad was stolen when left unattended at 8:31 p.m.

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Career Day prepares students for future

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

Eastern Michigan University held its annual Career Day Conference, at the College of Business Sept. 21., during which students are encouraged to participate in interview sessions and speak with potential job recruiters.

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If you can, should you?

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

Eastern Michigan University professor John Koolage raised the question that keeps people tossing and turning at night, “Should I?”

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Lawrence v. Texas

By Allison Smith · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

Lawyer Dale Carpenter came to Eastern Michigan University Tuesday to give a lecture on an issue for gay and lesbian rights.

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Regents approve new contracts

By Danielle Willman · Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

The new faculty and clerical contracts received final approval Tuesday at Eastern Michigan University’s first Board of Regents meeting of the 2012-13 academic year.

Julea Ward’s case trial next month

By Chelsea Idzior · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

The case of a former Eastern Michigan University student being dismissed from the university’s counseling program for refusing to counsel a gay client is set to go to trial next month. Julea Ward was enrolled in a counseling program at EMU where students counsel five to eight clients a semester from the general public.

Latest Podcast

Introducing The Eastern Echo’s newest event and news based podcast, Scoop on the Scene. These weekly episodes will be hosted by the organization’s Digital Editor, Julez DeShetler. She intends to bring awareness to the events happening on an around campus to Echo listeners. 

DeShetler’s goal with the podcast is to encourage students and community members to get involved in an educated, safe and fun manner. She will list various events to choose from in addition to sharing the key details of said events. 

These podcasts can be expected to come out near the weekends and be no longer than 10-15 minutes.

For the week of Sept. 14 to Sept. 20, DeShetler includes events such as sports, a pub crawl, yoga, a movie in the park, Study Abroad Fair and training sessions. 

Be sure to tune in weekly to stay up to date on all the Eastern Michigan and Ypsilanti amusement!

Listen to this week’s episode here: 

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