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Bill would protect state's LGBTQ community

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011

On the heels of proposed bill HB 5039, which would ban state agencies and local governments from protecting the rights of LGBTQ citizens, a group called Unity Michigan has begun the “Don’t change yourself.

Police Blotter

By Melissa Jasperse · Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011

Campus: Oct. 19 –A hangtag was stolen from an unsecured vehicle between 5 and 9 p.m. in the Oakwood Lot.

Apathy greets Gaddafi's death

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011

Longstanding autocratic ruler of Libya, Colonel Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi, was found and executed Thursday.

Ex-White House writer talks politics of journalism

By Lauren Hendrick · Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011

Sheryl Stolberg provided her audience with insight into the world of politics and journalism with stories of her endeavors as White House correspondent for The New York Times at a talk in Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center Auditorium last Wednesday.

EMU budget falls $4.6M short

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s budget crisis isn’t losing momentum; the shortfall is up to $4.6 million — $2.9 million more than what was announced at last month’s Board of Regents meeting.

Police Blotter

By Melissa Jasperse · Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

Campus: Oct. 16 – Merchandise was stolen from a vehicle at 7:10 a.m. in the Plan Street Lot. Oct.

Classrooms see more technology

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

The Faculty Development Center, Eastern Michigan University’s high-tech learning hub, and eFellows, a widely sponsored initiative, are gaining successful results as far as technology goes in classrooms.

EMU Aviation expands to Lansing

By Lauren Hendrick · Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s aviation program is spreading its wings farther than before as its aviation partner, the EMU Eagle Flight Center, expands its flight-training program to the Lansing community.

Justice Kelly gives students 'The View'

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

Michigan Supreme Court Justice Marilyn Kelly was the first to offer her perspective at the monthly lecture series, “The View from the Bench.” The native Detroiter spoke to Eastern Michigan University students Monday afternoon in Halle Library about the critical function of State Supreme Courts in the American legal system.

Regents OK an increase in scholarships

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

After an unanimous vote by the Board of Regents, Eastern Michigan University got the green light to increase its amount in scholarships available to students next year.

Occupy Lansing: As all types of people decry government

By Kody Klein · Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011

This past Saturday, Lansing was officially “occupied.” Hundreds of concerned Michigan citizens gathered on the steps of the capital to protest the corruption they see in the United States government.

Occupy Lansing: Crowd of 300 takes stand in State Capitol

By Kaylee Lentz · Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011

Scores of demands embedded in the nationwide movement, Occupy Wall Street, were brought to attention in Lansing.

Police Blotter

By Melissa Jasperse · Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011

Campus: Oct. 12 –A locked bicycle was stolen from outside of the College of Business. A female was sexually assaulted in June in Downing Hall.

Biden raises awareness on sexual assault

By Michael Sanders · Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011

On the 17th anniversary of the passage of the Violence Against Women Act – Sept. 13 – Vice President Joe Biden started “1 is 2 Many,” a campaign designed to raise awareness of sexual assault among women ages 16-24.

State law to hold keg buyers liable

By Aaron Huff · Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011

A new keg law will go into effect Nov. 1, and the sentiment at Eastern Michigan University appears to be split.

Site creates social media wills

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

Loginwill, a site invented by a junior at Eastern Michigan University and his cousin, has created a buzz around campus because of its interesting premise, which involves individuals designating family members and friends as cyber “beneficiaries.”

News Briefs

By Alexander Diakonis · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

Research, Technology conference Michigan State University’s Writing in Digital Environments Research Center and Eastern Michigan University’s Written Communication program will be hosting a conference in Pray-Harrold Hall from 8:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Fest lets students discuss majors

By Olivia Ward · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

The 2nd annual Fall Major Fest was held Monday, in effort to help freshmen and undecided majors at Eastern Michigan University kick-start their college careers and learn about studies they might want to pursue.

Pay-in-lane feature added to guest parking

By Ellie Ruffino · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s guest/pay lots will have a new and more convenient feature called Pay-In-Lane machines starting Oct.

Delegate seat debated

By Alex Diakonis · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011

Tuesday night the Student Senate met once again to discuss matters affecting the student body. Among others on the docket was a resolution revisiting the issue of club sports having a delegate seat.