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Prosecutor for accused I-96 shooter announced Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings, Livingston County Prosecutor David Morse and Shiawassee County Prosecutor Randy Colbry announced Nov. 27 that the Attorney General’s Criminal Division will lead the prosecution of Raulie Casteel for crimes allegedly committed in the three counties.


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Parties will need to reach agreement on fiscal cliff

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With a fiscal cliff looming over the American people, the country is left to wonder what is awaiting its citizens in the coming year. A fiscal cliff will take place in the United States if certain laws remain intact that can result in increased taxes, spending cuts and a parallel decrease in the budget deficit.


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Elementary students look forward to Winter Wishlists

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The Eastern Michigan University Residence Hall Association is currently hosting Winter Wishlist, a program where students give back to students. EMU students are given the opportunity to donate gifts to elementary school students enrolled at New Beginnings Academy in Ypsilanti.


Diane Hathaway makes ‘bold’ decision in office

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A complaint was recently filed against Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway regarding her Florida residence. Federal authorities are investigating the claim that Hathaway and her husband Michael Kingsley transferred ownership of their home in Windermere, Fla. to their daughter just before a short sale of their home in Michigan. Therefore, Hathaway is accused of defrauding a bank and hiding assets in order to justify a short sale.


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Israel, Gaza cease fire

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Israel and Gaza came to a ceasefire agreement Wednesday after over a week of continuous violence. The incident started when Israel issued an airstrike and killed Hamas military leader Ahmed Jabari, the BBC reported Nov. 14.


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Detroit Board removes EAA

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The Detroit Board of Education voted to withdraw from its Education Achievement Authority contract with Eastern Michigan University Nov. 13.



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Police blotter

Campus Nov. 7 A female reported an altercation with a male at 1:57 p.m. at Halle Library. Nov. 8 Parents were cited for disturbing the peace for yelling at their children at 5:54 p.m.



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EMU hosts job fair

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The Michigan Collegiate Job Fair was hosted by Eastern Michigan University Friday at Burton Manor, located at 27777 Schoolcraft Road in Livonia, Mich., where hundreds of graduate students came from various universities across the state to apply for jobs and meet with potential employers.


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Undergrads can soon record LBC events with QR codes

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By the end of November, Eastern Michigan University undergraduate students will be presented with the opportunity to record their attendance to Learning Beyond the Classroom and other specified events through the code reader quick response system.



Graduates to wear gowns made of recycled bottles

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Eastern Michigan University graduates are going green in more ways than one. This December, more than 2,000 graduates will be walking across the stage in the traditional gowns made with a twist: Each gown is made from recycled bottles — 23 to be exact.





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SEPE asks EMU to cut ties with Adidas for unfair pay

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The Eastern Michigan University student organization Students for an Ethical Participatory Education have demanded that EMU sever its contract with Adidas unless its workers in Indonesia were paid $1.8 million. SEPE delivered a letter to EMU President Susan Martin’s office Oct. 18, but members of the organization said they still have not received a reply.


Troy recalls mayor for radical opinions

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Janice Daniels, the mayor of Troy, Mich., was recalled Nov. 6 by a vote of 52 percent. The recall effort was centered around Daniels’ views on gay marriage and her opposition to a transit center.


EMU Board of Regents adds two members

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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced the appointments of Mary Treder Lang and James “Jim” Webb to the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents on Tuesday. Treder Lang and Webb will replace current board Chairman Roy Wilbanks and immediate past Chairman Tom Sidlik, whose eight-year terms expire at the end of 2012.

Renowned journalist Beimeng Fu recalls her COVID-19 reporting experience on this weeks episode of Women Journalist COVID-19 Experiences. Check out this latest episode on Spotify! Or you can listen to their full unedited conversation at the Eastern Michigan University Archive website.