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Local bookstores might close after bankruptcy

By Chelsea Idzior · Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012

Campus Book & Supply, Mike’s Bookstore and Ned’s Bookstore are in danger of closing after the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of their parent company, Nebraska Book Co. According to AnnArbor.com, a U.S.

EMU graduation rates low

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012

When comparing graduation and retention rates among universities, there’s no reason Eastern Michigan University should be compared to institutions like the University of Michigan or Harvard University, according to Lynette Findley, assistant vice president of retention and student success at EMU.

Art exhibit shows gratitude

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012

Eastern Michigan University held a private art exhibit Friday night for people who have made donations to the EMU foundation.

EMU to drop Flint campus

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012

Eastern Michigan University is ending its operations in Flint after the winter semester due to consistent low enrollment.

Ride along gives insight into workings of DPS

By Bryan Alfaro · Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s Interim Chief of Police Lt. Robert Heighes offered The Eastern Echo the opportunity for a reporter to ride along on patrol with some of his officers, as part of the Department of Public Safety’s commitment to transparency and building student relations.

Duncan, Biden talk affordability

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012

In a conference call to discuss college access and affordability, United States Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan lauded universities such as Eastern Michigan University for making education affordable.

Police Blotter

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012

Campus: Jan. 31 – A student was disturbing the peace at 10:11 a.m. in the Student Center. The student was upset at a SCCS hearing.

Leaky pipe stirs curiousity

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012

Traffic cones and caution tape have surrounded a section of sidewalk along West Circle Drive for the last few days.

SEPE active again at EMU

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012

A group of students are reviving the inactive campus chapter of Students for an Ethical and Participatory Education. John Dellapelle, a junior studying political science at EMU, said the organization focuses on increasing student involvement in campus governance.

Bill proposes Pledge to be required for K-12

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012

A bill introduced by the Michigan Senate would require all students in public schools to say the Pledge of Allegiance daily.

Ward case gets reinstated

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

Julea Ward’s lawsuit against Eastern Michigan University was recently reinstated by a federal court of appeals.

Police Blotter

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

Campus: Jan. 28 – A student was found intoxicated at 1:10 a.m. in Buell Hall. The student was sent to St.

Plymouth-Canton schools ban book from AP class

By Tonya Broxholm · Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools have recently banned the book “Waterland” by Graham Swift from AP English classes, and reviewed the book “Beloved” by Toni Morrison for banning as well.

Ward case sent back to district court

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th District sent Julea Ward’s case back to the district court Friday, Jan.

President Obama speaks at U of M

By Danielle Willman · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

President Obama spoke about college affordability issues on Friday morning at the Al Glick Fieldhouse at the University of Michigan.

Discussion starts over Bill 4496

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin recently testified to the Michigan Senate Education Committee against a bill that would allow community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees. House Bill 4496, was introduced to the Michigan House of Representatives by Representative John Walsh on March 24, 2011.

Police Blotter

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

Campus: Jan. 23 – A commuter parking hang tag was stolen from a vehicle between 8:45 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.

New late fees take effect

By Alexander Diakonis · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s late registration fee is more than double the University of Michigan’s.

TEDxEMU hopes to bring out new ideas

By Alexabder Price · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

The non-profit organization TED will partner with the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management to bring the first ever TEDxEMU on March 9 in Sponberg Theater. TED, Technology, Entertainment and Design, is a non-profit organization established in 1984.

Citizens still upset with Public Act 4

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012

Despite the MLK Day march against Public Act 4 and an ongoing petition to repeal the act, Governor Snyder said he stands by the legislation.

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