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Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010

Oct. 15 In the 1000 block of Parkwood Street, a burglary took place when a suspect removed a screen and broke out the bottom of a two-pane window.

New study abroad program to focus on Holocaust study

By Adrienne Conner · Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010

Professors Carla Damiano and Marty Shichtman hosted the program “Representing the Holocaust: An EMU Study Abroad Opportunity” Tuesday evening in the Downing Hall lounge, which gives students the opportunity to visit a number of European cities.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010

Oct. 9—During a traffic stop on Ballard and Cross street, a subject provided false information to avoid arrest on outstanding warrants at 12:20 a.m.

Michigan gubernatorial candidates address issues

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010

Democratic nominee Virg Bernero and Republican counterpart Rick Snyder stated their stances Sunday on various issues, including the current state of the Michigan and job loss and creation during their only scheduled gubernatorial debate.

Questionable water quality in Great Lakes

By Angela Scott · Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010

This past Wednesday in room 247 in McKenny Union, Joan Rose from Michigan State University spoke to an audience of approximately 30 students on whether individuals should be concerned with the state of our water.

In response to recent suicides, Spirit Day aims to raise awareness of harassment against the LGBT community. Supports are urged to wear purple on Oct. 20.

Spirit Day to honor recent homosexual suicide victims

By Kyle Wackrow · Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010

In the wake of several suicides by gay teens, a teenage girl from Canada sent out a call for a worldwide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Spirit Day.

Student Government sparks discussion with “Times Talks” series

By James Tatum · Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010

This past Thursday “Times Talks,” a series of conversations designed to engage students in discussions of current events and editorials featured in The New York Times, took place in the Student Center’s Kiva room. The event was organized by the Student Government.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010

Oct. 6 On Oakwood Street, a subject was arrested on an EMU bench warrant for a traffic offense at 6:04 p.m. An unattended laptop was stolen from Strong Hall at 8:41 p.m. Residents in Sellers Hall, were cited for disturbing the peace after having a verbal altercation at 3:25 p.m. Deputies assigned to Ypsilanti Township discovered a larce ny took place in the 100 block of Stevens Drive.

Forum addresses uproar over Eastern Echo comic

By Adrienne Conner · Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010

Eastern Michigan University held a panel discussion and open forum entitled “Our Learning Community: A Forum on Values and Respect” this past Thursday in the Student Center Ballroom to discuss a comic printed in The Eastern Echo.

Beyond Binary explores sexuality

By Arlo Walsman · Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010

On Tuesday, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Alliance held an event about sexual identity and orientation on the third floor of the Student Center. The event, entitled Beyond Binary, was organized by Mary Larkin and Jess Mulcahy of the LGBT Alliance along with professor Kathryn Ziegler, who teaches women’s and gender studies at EMU.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010

Oct. 3 A subject was issued a trespass notice after creating a disturbance in Sellers Hall at 12:05 a.m. An underage subject returned to Sellers Hall intoxicated at 4:47 a.m.

Professor John Fike suggests solutions for Detroit's decline

By James Tatum · Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010

This past Monday in the Student Center, professor John Fike of the EMU political science department discussed how the “Motor City” acquired the reputation it has today.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010

Sept. 28 A pizza delivery driver was robbed in the 1000 block of Jeff Street. Deputies discovered the victim drove to a residence to deliver a pizza.

Judge Mathis roasted at alma mater

By Adrienne Conner · Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010

Eastern Michigan University’s Black Alumni Chapter hosted a roast for television personality Judge Greg Mathis Saturday, Oct.

Area high-schoolers find ally in GEAR UP

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010

Not only are high schools struggling to get kids to graduate, but they have to prepare students for college as well. That’s where GEAR UP comes in.

President Obama discussed his plans to help strengthen the nation’s higher education system with college journalists this past Monday.

Obama holds press conference with college journalists Monday

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010

During a conference call with college journalists Monday, President Barack Obama discussed several ways his administration plans to strengthen the nation’s higher education system and how important the upcoming November elections are. President Obama said the United States has “fallen behind” in comparison to other nations around the world and changes must be made.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010

Sept.24 —A subject was found intoxicated near Buell Hall’s parking meters and was transported by the Huron Valley Ambulance to the hospital at 2:35 a.m. An underage subject was cited for minor in possession in Best Hall at 12:59 a.m. Sept.

Tower Inn 2nd in Detroit Greek

By Matt Dauzy · Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010

The Tower Inn, at 701 West Cross St. in Ypsilanti, came in second place in WDIV’s “Vote 4 the Best” competition among Greek-themed restaurants in the Metro Detroit area. The eatery was first nominated for the competition in 1998, when it also finished second. The restaurant and bar, which is situated right across from campus near College Place, finished behind Kalamata in Troy. Altogether there were 14 nominees, including six from Downtown Detroit’s Greektown district on Lafayette Boulevard. Dishes like spinach cheese triangles, saganaki, pastitsio, chicken kabobs, fatoush salad and Greek pitas helped cement Tower Inn’s running in this year’s contest. Rois Savvides, who owns the eatery with his wife Nathalie, credited big voting turnouts from Eastern Michigan University students, staff, faculty and alumni to help them secure second place. “It’s bragging rights, and we have everyone at the university to thank in helping get us our votes,” Savvides said. The owner plans to return the favor. Savvides, known to staff and customers alike as simply Rois, pronounced like Royce, said he plans to hand out 15 percent discount cards to anyone who attended Wednesday’s homecoming “United We Shop” event.

Credit hours see increase of 2.7 percent

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010

Enrollment and retention rates have increased at Eastern Michigan University according to recently released figures. Student credit hours increased 2.7 percent, but it’s less than the goal the university had set for this fiscal year’s budget of 3.4 percent. Some students are wondering how this will affect them. “It definitely seems like there are more people on campus, especially when it comes to parking,” Lindsay Rubin said.

Green Party supports free college tuition

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010

The United States Green Party is advocating for something it believes could turn the country around and make it more competitive in terms of the world market. The party is calling for a “Green New Deal,” which would make tuition free at public universities.