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New women's group focuses on charity

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Strengthening ties between women and Eastern Michigan University as well as educating women about the power of personal and collective philanthropy are two key components that encompass a newly created EMU organization.


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Police Blotter

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Aug. 24 — A subject was arrested for possession of marijuana and a felony warrant at 6:56 p.m. on the corner of Ann Street and Huron River Drive. Washtenaw County Sherriff Deputies responded to the 600 block of Woburn Street for a burglary complaint.







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New faculty hires

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College of Arts and Sciences African American studies Ana Monteiro-Ferreira, of Philadelphia, Pa., assistant professor of African American Studies.


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Guide to getting involved all around campus

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*Community Service * GREEN – This student org works to bring environmentally beneficial opportunites to Eastern and the area. America Reads – Works to enhance the literary and writing skills of area kids, and they even honor a College Work Study award so you can make money while doing it.






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Sex assault suspect's hearing set for June 29

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A man accused of entering the residence of a female Eastern Michigan University student and sexually assaulting her was arraigned Thursday on one count of first-degree home invasion and felonious assault with a knife and one count of first-degree criminal sexual assault.


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EMU Police offer students tips to guard against crime

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The Eastern Michigan University Police Department has asked students and neighborhood residents to take necessary precautions to guard themselves against burglaries. The notice was sent out by the department following an increase in residential burglaries in areas located around EMU’s campus. Burglaries have been reported on several streets near campus, including Emmet, North Adams and two on Cross Street. EMU and Ypsilanti police are working together to investigate the recent increase in crimes.



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Police Blotter

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June 15 A larceny of a laptop occurred at the Convocation Center at 6:04 p.m. June 16 An intoxicated minor was found in possession of alcohol on LeForge Road and Huron River Drive, at 3:05 a.m. An individual was found in possession of marijuana at Lowell Street and Forest Avenue at 4:38 p.m.


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Enrollment rise addressed

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At a Board of Regents meeting on Tuesday, President Susan Martin said summer enrollment is set to exceed the target of 3.4 percent growth from the same time last year.


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: