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Police Blotter

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012

Campus: Jan. 6 – Intoxicated individuals entered a vehicle without permission at 3:34 a.m. outside of Best Residence Hall.

New bus routes encourage student ridership

By Margaret Leary · Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012

[Part 1 of this series described EMU’s two major public transportation efforts: free shuttle bus service that EMU buys from the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA), and subsidized monthly passes for AATA’s regular routes.

MLK day protestors challenge Public Act 4

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012

A group of Michigan citizens from around the state plan to commemorate MLK Day by marching from Parker Mill Park to Governor Snyder’s mansion in Superior Township in protest of Public Act 4.

Police Blotter

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012

Campus: Jan. 5 – A home invasion in Westview Apartments that was reported on Nov. 5 has been determined by the Department of Public Safety to have not been a random incident.

Snyder denies domestic partnership benefits

By Malaika Bass · Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012

On Thursday, Dec. 22, Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill banning Michigan public employees from providing health insurance, as well as other fringe benefits, to their domestic partners.

Local favorites form new partnership

By Danielle Willman · Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012

Two Ypsilanti favorites, the Tower Inn and Ugly Mug Cafe, have formed a new partnership to bring coffee beans roasted at the Ugly Mug to customers at Tower Inn.

EMU bus efforts continue

By Margaret Leary · Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012

The need for more parking is a frequent demand in automobile-dependent Southeast Michigan. Last year, newly elected Student Government President Jelani McGadney and Vice President Jeffrey Chicoine took a fresh approach to this demand: to offer EMU students, faculty and staff the chance to buy a discounted Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA) bus pass.

EMU Chief of Police Greg O'Dell remembered

By Margaret Leary · Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011

The spirit of Greg O’Dell, the Eastern Michigan University Chief of Police who died last Friday, permeated the atmosphere as hundreds gathered in Pease Auditorium today to mourn his death.

Online privacy concerns raised

By Bryan Alfaro · Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011

Internet user privacy concerns are back in U.S. court again; the civil case revolves around little known tracking methods being used to gather users’ browsing histories, without their knowledge or consent, and potentially affects every Internet user. The lawsuit alleges KISSmetrics, a California based website analytics company, violated the 1986 Electronic Communications Privacy Act, by intentionally exploiting user software to bypass browser security settings, with the intent of intercepting and disclosing user information. The class action lawsuit filed by the KamberLaw firm, in the U.S.

Insight granted into EMU budget

By Kody Klein · Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

At the Sept. 20 Board of Regents meeting, Eastern Michigan University’s Chief Financial Officer John Lumm reported that the university was suffering from a $4.6 million deficit and recently, he sat down with The Eastern Echo to provide further insight into EMU’s budget.

New defense bill unsettles many

By Andrea Lorfel · Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 is a bill said to strip Americans of their basic constitutional rights.

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.

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.

Club Halle kickoff fails

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

In case you missed it, and it’s quite likely you did, Club Halle’s Kickoff was this past Thursday.

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.

Students compete in pitch competition

By Ashley Hutcherson · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Entrepreneurship had its first elevator pitch competition on Friday.

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.

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.

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.