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Fire blazes in Syria

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012

Syria’s internal battles have started an uncontrollable fire that’s blazing through the country’s largest city of Aleppo.

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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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