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Concern for next year's contracts

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

Early this semester the tenure track faculty at Central Michigan University went on strike. This came after months of unsuccessful negotiations with the university to draft a new contract.

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2011 is just part of the big picture

By Neil Weinberg · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

A lot happened this year. A gunman in Tucson, an act of God in the Pacific Rim, a single moment of defiance in Tunisia sparked a region wide uprising. A legend of innovation died, a legacy in Penn State College crumbled, political battles raged. An out-of-control actor started “winning,” a pair of 20-somethings tied the knot across the pond and a mastermind of terror met his maker. So much happened in 2011, yet oftentimes it felt like very little.

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Rec center to benefit county

By Margaret Leary · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

The long-empty 38-acre Water Street site on Michigan Avenue just east of central Ypsilanti might become the site of a public recreation center if the Ypsilanti City Council takes up a proposal from Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Department.

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Drive for Food Gatherers

By Krystal Elliott · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

Crown House of Gifts, located in Ann Arbor’s Traver Village shopping center, will be hosting a food drive from Monday to Friday.

Locals discuss liquor sales permit

By Bryan Alfaro · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

Ypsilanti business owner Paul Ajlouny of Eagles Market, 501 W. Cross St., said purchasing a permit from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission to sell alcohol before noon on Sundays was an easy decision for him. “Demand, simple as that,” he said.

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HIV testing at EMU changes location

By Lauren Hendrick · Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011

Eric Ward, a health education coordinator at Eastern Michigan University’s Wellness Center, spoke at the student government meeting Tuesday night, explaining the philosophy behind EMU’s free HIV testing.

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Analysis: Robin Hood tax

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011

Beloved fictional character Robin Hood has seen a recent cultural revival, but not in the form of another Hollywood attempt to make money by retelling his story. Protestors internationally have been shouting his name as the moniker for a controversial new tax proposal that is gaining momentum.

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Debate could bring new videotaping policy

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011

Eastern Michigan University had favorable reactions to a policy the University of Missouri began mulling over mid-November, indicating approval to begin requiring students to obtain written permission from professors before videotaping classroom lectures. As it stands, EMU is close behind UM in the way of making changes.

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SOS expands online services

By Chelsea Idzior · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced Oct. 19 a new online service —ExpressSOS.com. Since its release, the no-wait, online expansion of the Secretary of State has provided customer convenience as well as enabling employees to better serve visitors at the local branch offices.

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Pothole problems plague Ypsilanti

By Erica Brown · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

Residents in Ypsilanti are spending more money on maintaining their vehicles due to major potholes and the city’s budget for road maintenance. According to Mayor Paul Schreiber in a letter addressed to the residents of Ypsilanti, the city is at a fiscal crossroad and must replace lost tax revenues to survive.

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Ypsi solar talks solar power use

By Michael Sanders · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

Solar Ypsi founder Dave Strenski spoke about his vision for expanding the usage of solar power and ways for the state of Michigan to regenerate the economy by switching over from coal and natural gas.

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Police Blotter

By Melissa Jasperse · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

Campus: Dec. 1 – At 12:11 a.m. a flyer was found burnt on a wall in Best Hall. Information was found that indicated credit card fraud at approximately 12:30 p.m.

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EMU fees went up, will go up

By James Simakas · Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011

The school year opened with across-the-board hikes on most fees across campus as state funding for Eastern Michigan University dwindles. For the average undergrad taking 30 credits a year this means a $306 annual increase in tuition and mandatory fees – about $10.20 more per credit hour.

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Police Blotter

By Melissa Jasperse · Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011

Campus: Nov. 23 – A laptop was stolen from the Dining Commons. Nov. 24 – A gate arm was found broken at approximately 6:30 p.m.

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Fundraiser brings water to Africa

By Danielle Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011

A class assignment to change a small part of the world led Abbey Mattson to become involved with The Water Project, a non-profit organization with a mission to bring healthy water sources to people in lesser developed countries.

EMU responds to Kilpatrick

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011

Despite the outcry against Kwame Kilpatrick’s invitation to speak at EMU, there were hundreds of people waiting in line to hear him speak Tuesday night.

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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