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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.

EMU Police Chief returns

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011

Eastern Michigan University announced yesterday the rehiring of Greg O’Dell as executive director of public safety and chief of police.

Kilpatrick addresses controversy

By Katrease Stafford · Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011

“If you don’t give it [forgiveness], just know I’ve already forgiven myself,” said former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick as he delivered a lecture at Eastern Michigan University about “second chances and redemption” to a crowd of approximately 600 people in the Student Center Ballroom.

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Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

Jazz ensemble performs The annual Jazz and Percussion Ensemble concert, directed by Donald Babcock, will be held at 7:30 p.m.

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Police Blotter

By Melissa Jasperse · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

Campus: Nov. 16 – Earrings were taken between 6 and 11 p.m. in Buell Hall. A hang tag was stolen from North Campus Lot.

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Analysis: SOPA bill to affect internet use

By Brent Woo · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) has been making waves in online communities around the world as a piece of legislation that, if passed, has the ability to make a profound difference in the way we interact with others online.

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Going home for the holidays

By Kaylee Lentz · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011

Undeterred by weather, a flagging economy or a spike in the price of travel, an estimated 42.5 million Americans took the skies, railways and roads to be with family and friends this Thanksgiving.

Waters blames GOP for gridlock

By Lauren Hendrick · Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011

U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), speaking at the NAACP Ypsilanti/Willow Run Branch Freedom Weekend “Affirming America’s Promise” dinner and award ceremony on Saturday night, blamed Republicans for Congressional gridlock.

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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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