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Future students will say, ‘I am TRUEMU’

By Danielle Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

Eastern Michigan University will host potential freshman and transfer students and their families Saturday, Oct.

Ralls Corp sues Obama for denying wind farms

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

The Chinese firm Ralls Corp is suing President Barack Obama for denying the company permission to construct wind farms.

Workers get new options in tech

By Dana Afana · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin announced their support for new high-tech job training opportunities offered by the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program for workers whose jobs were outsourced due to international trade.

Citizen checkbox nixed from ballot

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

In the upcoming November election, Michigan residents will no longer be required to check a citizenship box on the ballot

EMU makes exceptions for underage drinkers

By Chelsea Idzior · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

Eastern Michigan University has developed a new policy regarding underage drinking in response to a statewide medical amnesty law in effect since June 1 that creates exceptions to Michigan’s Minor in Possession laws. The new law states that a person under 21 years of age who voluntarily seeks medical treatment or accompanies an individual who voluntarily seeks medical treatment for overconsumption of alcohol will be exempt from a violation for the purchase, consumption or possession of alcohol.

Discussion focuses on domestic abuse victims

By Ashley G. Terrell · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

“No Strings Attached: Barriers to Receiving Help,” held Oct. 3, was an interactive discussion hosted by Eastern Michigan University’s Women’s Resource Center Program Coordinator Jess Klein in the Student Center.

Poll results show Obama leads, Romney not far off

By Dominique Payne · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

After the first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, the focus of the nation was to see how the debate affected both candidates in their campaigns.

Grad nominated for YDDA position

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

Regan L. Parker, a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, was nominated for appointment to the Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority at the Oct.

Norfleet proposes DREAM Act

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

The national Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act is a bill that would provide conditional residency to certain undocumented residents of “good moral character,” who completed high school in the United States, arrived in the U.S.

Students gather to watch, critique debate

By Dominique Payne · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

As the presidential debate began in Denver, Colo. Oct. 3, roughly 60 Eastern Michigan University students packed the Walton/Putnam lounge to watch.

MI residents must register by Oct. 9 to vote in election

By Danielle Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

Michigan residents have until Tuesday, Oct. 9 to register to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 6 general election.

Police Blotter

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

Campus Sept. 29 A subject was found in possession of marijuana at the North Campus parking lot at 4:56 p.m. Sept.

Fall Major Fest to inform students

By Cherise Floyd · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University Advising and Career Development Center is sponsoring the Fall Major Fest Monday, Oct.

State reduction in AATA aid won’t affect operations or public services

By Carlee Broughton · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority’s board of directors unanimously approved a new operating budget for the 2012-13 year, which took effect Oct.

Tailgating food dangers

By Andrea Lorfel · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

With tailgating season in full swing, there can be an increased risk for foodborne illnesses.

QR codes will track attendance at events

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

Eastern Michigan University will soon begin using a Quick Response code reader system in many of the departments across campus.

Gov. Snyder meets with China to discuss agriculture exports

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder recently returned from a 10-day trip to visit with business and government leaders in China.

EMU expands education to Asia

By Nylasha Scott · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

Thanks to a two part agreement with Korea National University of Education, Eastern Michigan University students will be able to expand their educational experience to Asia.

Orchards face bad harvests

By Kenneth Bowen · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

The historic heat wave in Michigan this past spring left the state’s apple farmers with a very weak harvest this year.

Deal helps WCC transfers get associate degree

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

Eastern Michigan University and Washtenaw Community College have recently signed an agreement modifying the reverse credit transfer agreement between the two schools, which will benefit students looking to pursue an associate degree through credits gathered at EMU.