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By Josh Coudret · Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010

Campus: Tuesday A minor was found in possession of alcohol at 1:08 a.m. Tuesday in Hill Hall. The case is still open. A homeless man was found sleeping in an external stairwell at 10:15 a.m.

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'Reimagining Detroit' author visits campus, discusses book

By Joseph Yelick · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010

On Tuesday in the Halle Library Auditorium, John Gallagher discussed and signed copies of his book “Reimagining Detroit” in which he addresses some of the most complicated issues facing Detroit and offers some ideas on what the city might become in the near future.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Virg Bernero, visted campus Monday. The meeting included his take on higher education, the economy and environment.

Bernero brings platform to Eastern Michigan University

By Matt Medley · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero stressed his main goal, if elected, will be getting people back to work in Michigan when he visited Eastern Michigan University on Monday as part of his campaign. “I’m going to be fighting for working people,” Bernero said.

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Woman killed in Ecorse crash

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010

A 32-year-old woman was killed Tuesday afternoon in a traffic crash involving five vehicles on Ecorse Road at Harris Road in Ypsilanti Township at 4:40 p.m.

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Engel's tragedy led to reinvention

By Robyn Hoffenblum · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010

Marcus Engel, a national speaker, visited Eastern Michigan University on Tuesday to talk about experiences that changed his life forever. Engel was in a car accident during his freshman year of college and during his road to recovery, he gained a new positive perspective on life.

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Many perspectives voiced in Race and Sexuality discussion

By Samuel Gant · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010

A panel featuring several distinguished members discussed race and sexuality in the Student Center on Tuesday. Included in the panel were Dr. Dwight McBride, the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and professor of African American studies and gender and women’s studies at the University of Illinois in Chicago.

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Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010

Oct. 25 An armed robbery took place in the 2000 block of East Ellsworth Road after two suspects entered the store while the cashier was in the back room at 2:20 a.m.

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Career fair brings job opportunities to EMU

By Joseph Yelick · Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010

Students packed and scurried to the Student Center Ballroom in hopes of obtaining an internship or job with one of more than 30 companies that represented the Diversity Career Fair that took place last Thursday. This was the sixth year of the Diversity Career Fair hosted by the University of Advising and Career Development Center.

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EMU org SAGA aims to defeat homophobia in sports

By Kyle Wackrow · Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010

It’s common for homophobia to be overlooked in the world of sports, but such actions were the inspiration for Eastern Michigan University’s Student Alliance for Gay Athletes (and Allies). “A friend was at a team party where he was being harassed and verbally abused and we didn’t want anyone else to go through that,” said Maggie Manville, co-founder of SAGA.

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Ypsilanti police seek more information on rape of woman just off campus

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010

A woman was raped last Thursday at approximately 9:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of Cornell Street according to an informational release from the Eastern Michigan University Police Department. The woman was not an EMU student. She was getting out of her vehicle when a group of males pulled up in a four-door black Kia Soul.

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Forum addresses lingering concern over Echo comic

By Matthew Medley · Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University divisions of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management hosted “Continuing the Conversation: A Forum on Civility and Respect” in the Student Center Ballroom last Wednesday.

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Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010

Oct. 20 A burglary took place in the 100 block of Russell Boulevard. Deputies said a suspect kicked in the front door of the residence to gain entry around 7 p.m.

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