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Back-to-school means rising alcohol use

By Angela Avery · Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010

With fall semesters starting at Eastern Michigan and The University of Michigan, Washtenaw County is seeing a spike in minor-in-possession cases.

Workers at the Morse Moving and Storage company move desks into McKenny Hall, which will open its doors after receiving about $1 million in work.

Former student union renovated to house classes this semester

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010

Eastern Michigan University’s former student center will once again be a bustling area full of students.

EMU-AAUP reaches agreement with administration

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010

Eastern Michigan University and its faculty union reached a tentative agreement Tuesday to give faculty a pay raise of 3 percent in two years. The agreement includes a two-year contract, and the union will have a ratification vote Sept.

SEEUS offers students safety when walking campus at night

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010

As campus is brought to life again, so are the possible crimes and dangerous situations students face each fall.

Rent-A-Text offers books at a more affordable price

By Robyn Hoffenblum · Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010

For the first time ever, Eastern Michigan University’s bookstore will be renting textbooks for the fall semester.

New women's group focuses on charity

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010

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.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010

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.

Princeton Review: EMU strong in Midwest

By Ashley Attar · Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010

The Princeton Review has ranked Eastern Michigan University for the eighth consecutive year as one of the “Best in the Midwest.” The rankings continued with U.S.

Faculty, administration reach tentative agreements; negotiations to continue for salary and benefits

By Matt Dauzy · Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010

Eastern Michigan University’s administration and faculty have reached tentative agreements on some contract issues and will turn to salary and benefits discussions on Monday.

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Police release sketch of suspect in assault on security guard

By Josh Coudret · Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office released a sketch Saturday morning of a man suspected of assaulting a security guard at the Maplewood Apartment Complex in Ypsilanti Township.

Stolen Meals on Wheels vehicle found in Detroit

By Josh Coudret · Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010

The Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels van that went missing yesterday morning from the First Baptist Church parking lot was recovered this afternoon outside of a juvenile detention center in Detroit.

Meals on Wheels van reported stolen from First Baptist Church parking lot

By Josh Coudret · Monday, Aug. 9, 2010

A van used by Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels to deliver food to disabled and home-bound people was stolen from the First Baptist Church parking lot in Ypsilanti, according to the director of the non-profit organization, Ann Harris.

Search on for suspect in fatal Ypsilanti Township shooting

By Katrease Stafford · Monday, July 26, 2010

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department has named a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man that occurred 4:00 p.m. Sunday in Ypsilanti Township.

New faculty hires

By Echo Staff · Monday, June 28, 2010

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

Guide to getting involved all around campus

By Katie Milewski · Monday, June 28, 2010

*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.

Declaring a major takes time, research to ensure a happy post-college career

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Monday, June 28, 2010

Choosing a major to declare is never easy. It maps out the rest of a college student’s academic career — not to mention life — after receiving a degree.

Classrooms relocate in response to renovations

By Robyn Hoffenblum · Monday, June 28, 2010

Eastern Michigan University students and faculty members alike are well aware of the construction Pray-Harrold is undergoing, but many have questioned how the project will affect classroom locations and space.

Avoid the freshman 15 with good diet, exercise

By Mariya Gefter · Monday, June 28, 2010

On top of the new-found stresses freshmen get when entering college, one of the biggest might be the freshman 15.

Amanda Lefled, the director of busines opperations at Snow Health Center, is shown here posting a sign with information about move in day vaccination times.

EMU freezes health insurance rates

By Katrease Stafford · Monday, June 28, 2010

Eastern Michigan University and UnitedHealthcare have agreed to maintain the 2009-2010 student health insurance rates for the upcoming school year.

Sex assault suspect's hearing set for June 29

By Katrease Stafford · Monday, June 28, 2010

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.