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Model UN prepares for feats ahead

By Antonio Cooper · Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s Model United Nations group discusses ideas that could potentially relate to saving countries, practicing teamwork and preparing for hard-hitting future careers. At a simulation of a United Nations Economic and Social Council session Thursday, members of Model UN talked about what it’s like to be a part of an award-winning team. “I think you get the chance to participate and get insight to understanding if you want to be in foreign relations,” said Tarefe Ejigu, a junior who has been a member of Model UN for a year.

Alumnus speaks at Halle Library

By Brent Woo · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

Justice Daniel S. Opperman, an Eastern Michigan alumnus, was the second speaker in the monthly lecture series “The View from the Bench,” hosted by the Political Science Department.

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Cards to help military

By Chelsea Idzior · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

With handmade holiday cards and help from the American Red Cross, Eastern Michigan University’s Veteran Services will be letting those in the U.S.

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Police Blotter

By Melissa Jasperse · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

Campus: Nov. 13 –A physical altercation broke out between roommates at 5:12 p.m. in Village Building E. Nov.

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Crime level has dropped since '05

By Margaret Leary · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

Reported crime has gone down at Eastern Michigan University since 2005, as measured by the crimes the federal Clery Act requires universities to count and publish.

Film shows Native American struggles

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

Palpable silence resonated through the Student Center’s overfilled auditorium Monday evening in response to the opening of “Chain of Sorrows,” EMU faculty member Kay McGowan’s new documentary about Native American boarding schools.

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Police Blotter

By Melissa Jasperse · Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011

Campus: Nov. 8 – At 11:39 p.m. a subject was cited for having an open alcohol container at Perrin and Cross Streets.

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Shopping center will see upgrade

By Erica Brown · Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011

Neighbors seem to be in support of the judge’s demand to demolish and refurbish specific buildings in the Gault Village Shopping Center in Ypsilanti near I-94 and Grove Road. “I can’t believe it’s finally going to happen,” said Kim Burroughs, an Ypsilanti resident who lives near the shopping center.

Talk questions existence of God

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011

On Friday at 8:30 p.m., Room 310b of the Student Center was sparsely populated by a motley group of students who convened to ponder the perennial question: Is there a God?

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News Briefs

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

Emergency test A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System was conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

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Muslim organization held dinner Sunday

By Lauren Hendrick · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s Muslim Student Association held a dinner Sunday celebrating the start of Eid al-Adha, which commemorates the willingness of Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmel to prove his obedience to God.

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Surveys examine university stats

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

The truth behind Eastern Michigan University students—driving forces for attendance, academic feedback, student demographics and more—was revealed by two annual, national surveys.

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Police Blotter

By Melissa Jasperse · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

Campus: Nov 7 –A subject was found highly intoxicated at 2:13 a.m. on Ann and Saint John Streets and was transported to the hospital.

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EMU chooses new provost and VP

By Danielle Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

Selecting Kim Schatzel as Eastern Michigan University’s new provost and vice president was part of an extensive search procedure lasting several months.

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Pediatricians write unnecessary prescriptions

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

Parents who utilize Eastern Michigan University’s Children Institute should be cautious. A new study shows American pediatricians write more than 10 million unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions each year, contributing to potentially dangerous drug resistance.

Latest Podcast

Julez DeShetler, the host of Scoop on the Scene comes back on the track another week to inform Echo listeners of the events happening around campus during the week of Nov. 9-15. 

From knitting, to learning, to puppy love there are a range of events taking place this week.

Pick what sounds most fun to you, bring a friend and attend.

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