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Report shows Washtenaw county crime rates decrease

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office released a community report detailing home invasion and crime statistics, costs of a police service unit and ways for residents to be engaged in their respective areas.

Snyder delivers Mich. 'Road Map'

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011

Governor Rick Snyder delivered his first State of the State address Tuesday evening and outlined a “road map” of initiatives his administration plans to tackle.

Eastern focuses majority of recruiting on Michigan, Ohio

By Jalissa Gray · Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011

The recruiting team in the admissions department works hand in hand with university marketing and communications to attract students, Orscheln said.

Ypsilanti businessman dies at 94

By Krista Gjestland · Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011

Ypsilanti businessman and community leader Theodore Tangalakis died on Jan. 13 of natural causes.

Newly-elected Michigan Governor, Rick Snyder, celebrates his victory with his family and supporters Tuesday night at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel in downtown Detroit.

Rick Snyder delivers first State of the State address

By Katrease Stafford · Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011

Governor Rick Snyder delivered his first State of the State Tuesday evening and outlined a “road map” of initiatives his administration plans to tackle during the course of his term.

The $42 million renovation of Pray-Harrold was originally scheduled to finish in 2012, but officals expect to open sooner.

Pray-Harrold opens doors Fall 2011

By Michael Sanders · Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011

The renovated classroom building Pray-Harrold was originally scheduled to be completed by 2012, but it is expected to be ready for use this coming fall semester.

U.S. Press Secretary holds healthcare call

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs hosted a media conference call with university journalists to discuss the Affordable Care Act and its impact on young Americans.

Snyder's plan for 'new' Michigan leaves some at Eastern skeptical

By James Tatum · Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011

In his inaugural address Jan. 1, Governor Rick Snyder declared “the birth of a new chapter in Michigan’s history” as well as a “reinvention of Michigan,” but some are saying, not so fast.

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.

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.

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.

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 new Cafe Ollie, located in Depot Town in replace of Cafe Luwak, will have a menu catering to vegan, vegetarian and carnivorous customers.

Cafe Luwak closes; Cafe Ollie to take its place

By Krista Gjestland · Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011

Depot Town staple Café Luwak was sold for $50,000 during winter break after six years of business. Café Luwak Owner Jim Karnopp decided to sell the popular restaurant after discovering theft among his employees.

Gov. Snyder to choose two as regents for EMU board

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011

Eastern Michigan University is set to receive two new members on the Board of Regents after the terms of current Regents Gary Hawks and Phil Incarnati expired Dec.

Basketball team wraps up pre-MAC play with 76-60 win over Ferris State

By Jerime Crane · Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball team entered this season with high hopes, coming off its most successful season in six years under coach Charles Ramsey.

Susan Martin gets contract extension, raise in salary

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011

Susan Martin will be Eastern Michigan University’s president for another two years, after the Board of Regents, at its Dec. 16 meeting, extended her contract until July 7, 2013.

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.

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.

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.

Free software reveals problems with security in major websites

By Joey Stinson · Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010

A new open-source extension for the Firefox web browser highlights a big security problem that many popular websites have.