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Educators concerned about budget shortfall

By James Tatum · Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011

The state of Michigan is facing a budget shortfall of $1.85 billion. Many seeking degrees in education are concerned with this figure as states trying to slash spending often have education first on the chopping block.

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Robber at large after local heist

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011

An armed robbery occurred in the 2000 block of Washtenaw Avenue at a convenience store Monday morning. Deputies arrived at the scene and discovered the suspect had entered the Sunoco gas station at 8:17 a.m., walked up to the cashier and produced a black handgun.

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Eastern launches 'Keys to Degrees' for single parents

By Angela Scott · Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011

Beginning in the summer of 2011, single parents will be offered more funding and support to earn higher education from Eastern Michigan University through a program called “Keys to Degrees,” funded by a $400,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

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Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011

Campus Jan. 5 —A computer was taken at 11:29 a.m. Wednesday from a classroom in Ford Hall . A bike was stolen between 2-3:15 p.m.

The spherical planetarium classroom is just one of the features of the new Science Complex addition. The complex was unveiled Dec. 16 after being under construction since Dec. 2008.

Science Complex ready for use

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011

Eastern Michigan University’s Science Complex addition, unveiled Dec. 16, is ready for use this semester. The new addition is open for the start of winter 2011 classes while renovation work takes place on the existing Mark Jefferson science building. The basement, as well as the first and second floor, is undergoing renovations.

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Martin vows more transparency

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011

Transparency will be one of the top items on the list of things to accomplish in 2011 for Eastern Michigan University officials. President Susan Martin said transparency is something that will be ongoing at EMU. “We’re going to continue that,” she said.

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Police Blotter

By Ashley Hutcherson · Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010

Campus At 1:30 a.m. Sunday, money was taken from a donation box in the Student Center. Damage to university property occurred at 6:30 p.m.

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DREAM Act gets cabinet's praise

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010

The White House hosted a series of conference calls with reporters last week featuring several university presidents and two members of President Obama’s cabinet to drum up support for the DREAM Act.

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PRSSA runs career clinic at EMU

By Ashley Hutcherson · Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010

Eastern Michigan University’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America held its 13th Annual Student Development Conference last Friday on the third floor of the Student Center.

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Insights, pizza offered during 'Times Talks' conversations

By James Tatum · Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010

With pizza and copies of The New York Times in hand, this past Thursday students joined professor Ken Stevens in the Student Center for “Times Talk.” The Talk, sponsored by Student Government, aims to connect and engage students with current events.

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Police Blotter

By Ashley Hutcherson · Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010

Campus: At 6 p.m. Wednesday, a person was found in possession of a stolen vehicle on North Huron Street.

Latest Podcast

Introducing The Eastern Echo’s newest event and news based podcast, Scoop on the Scene. These weekly episodes will be hosted by the organization’s Digital Editor, Julez DeShetler. She intends to bring awareness to the events happening on an around campus to Echo listeners. 

DeShetler’s goal with the podcast is to encourage students and community members to get involved in an educated, safe and fun manner. She will list various events to choose from in addition to sharing the key details of said events. 

These podcasts can be expected to come out near the weekends and be no longer than 10-15 minutes.

For the week of Sept. 14 to Sept. 20, DeShetler includes events such as sports, a pub crawl, yoga, a movie in the park, Study Abroad Fair and training sessions. 

Be sure to tune in weekly to stay up to date on all the Eastern Michigan and Ypsilanti amusement!

Listen to this week’s episode here: 

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