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EMU Police offer students tips to guard against crime

By Katrease Stafford · Monday, June 28, 2010

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.

Police department investigates assault on Emmett Street

By Katrease Stafford · Monday, June 28, 2010

The Ypsilanti police are investigating an armed robbery assault that took place at 10:45 a.m. June 23 on Emmett Street.

Police Blotter

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Monday, June 21, 2010

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.

Enrollment rise addressed

By Matt Dauzy · Monday, June 21, 2010

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.

Villifying drugs fuels student demand

By Katie Milewski · Monday, June 21, 2010

There’s a war against them. There are classes on them. There are psychologists and psychiatrists who specialize in them.

Budget forum sees money directed at programs, aid

By Katrease Stafford · Monday, June 21, 2010

President Susan Martin and Chief Financial Officer John Lumm held a second open forum meeting to discuss Eastern Michigan University’s budget for fiscal year 2010-11 last Thursday.

Adjunct staff joins union

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Monday, June 21, 2010

Eastern Michigan University adjunct instructors gained representation last Tuesday. Ballots proved the majority of voters agreed with the proposal of a union between adjunct professors and the Eastern Michigan University Federation of Teachers.

President, Board of Regents address rise in enrollment

By Matt Dauzy · Wednesday, June 16, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents met Tuesday to formally approve a number of business concerns and staff appointments. The meeting opened with a report from President Susan Martin, which highlighted a number of positive achievements made by the university over the last few months.

Sketch of suspect in credit union robbery

Police searching for suspect in credit union robbery

By Josh Coudret · Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Police are still searching for the suspect in a robbery that occurred at about 1:40 p.m. June 9 at the EMU Credit Union.

Ypsi citizens support cancer research with Relay for Life

By Katrease Stafford · Monday, June 14, 2010

Cancer survivors and supporters will participate in the 2010 Relay for Life event at 10 a.m. Saturday at Riverside Park. Relay for Life began in Tacoma, Wash. Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon, decided he wanted to show support for all of his patients who had battled cancer. Klatt began to raise money for his local American Cancer Society office by running marathons

B-side honors participants

By Matt Dauzy · Monday, June 14, 2010

Visitors to the Student Center were welcomed by an unfamiliar sound Thursday in a familiar place. Live heavy metal music was pumped through the complex, emanating from a conference room on the third floor. The performance, by a band called In the Name of the King, was the opening entertainment for a youth entrepreneurship showcase presented by The Business Side of Youth.

Police Blotter

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Monday, June 14, 2010

June 6 — Damage to business property in Jones Hall was reported. A subject was arrested for possession of marijuana while walking through campus near West Circle Drive and Oakwood Street at 11:08 p.m.

The EF2 tornado that touched down June 6 afflicted much of Dundee and surrounding areas. Damages included loss of electricity and 11 injured people. DTE restored the town’s power last Tuesday. Now, the small town is focusing on rebuilding and recovery.

Dundee cleans up tornado damages

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Monday, June 14, 2010

At 2:17 a.m. June 6, devastation hit Dundee and the surrounding areas. An EF2 tornado touched down in the small town, bringing wind speeds of up to 135 MPH along with it.

Martin joining Ann Arbor non-profit

By Matt Dauzy · Monday, June 7, 2010

Eastern Michigan University President Susan Martin was elected to Ann Arbor SPARK’s board of directors at the group’s annual meeting in May. Leigh Greden, executive director of government and community relations at EMU was also named to SPARK’s executive committee.

Crews from Al’s Asphalt in Taylor are currently ripping up old concrete in the road and surrounding sidewalks.

College Place sees renovations

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Monday, June 7, 2010

Construction has begun to repair College Place between West Cross and Forest streets. During this time, the sidewalks are also being attended to.

Police Blotter

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Monday, June 7, 2010

May 29 — An altercation among players on the basketball court occurred in the REC IM at 10:09 a.m. Citations for disorderly conduct were issued and the case was closed May 30. A subject was arrested on Oakwood St. at 3:34 p.m. for failure to appear and driving with a suspended license. The subject had a bench warrant with EMU police. The case closed May 30.

The Tangalaski family, which owns Ted’s Campus Store and Theos, has been a local staple for the past 60 years.

Family plans to sell Theo's, Ted's

By Katie Milewski · Monday, June 7, 2010

Ted’s Campus Store and Theo’s, as well as the people who own them, have been staples on Cross Street just off Eastern Michigan University’s campus for decades.

Police Blotter

By Jaclyn Chrzanowski · Monday, May 31, 2010

May 25 — At 11:30 a.m., an individual attempted to sell books stolen from Halle Library. The case remains open.

John Lumm discussed the University's budget, of which allows for 0% increases in tuition, room and board while as also allowing for an increase in staff population and campus renovations.

Budget forum discusses 0-0-0 initiative

By Biyi Akinlude · Monday, May 31, 2010

Eastern Michigan University president Susan Martin and chief financial officer John Lumm held the first of four budget forums at the Student Center auditorium last Thursday. The forum, which gave an overview of the fiscal year 2010-11 budget overview, was open to all students, faculty and staff for the purpose of transparency and better understanding of EMU’s budget, budget processes and financial position.

Core Fulbright Scholarship Program offers students new experiences

By Tasmai Uppin · Monday, May 31, 2010

The competition for the 2011-2012 Core Fulbright Scholar Program and the Fulbright Student Program officially opened May 1 and ends August 2 for the scholar program and September 15 for the student program. The Fulbright Program was established in 1946 by the U.S. Congress and was named after Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas, under whose legislation the program was established.