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Columbia's problems outlined by Franco

By Matthew Medley · Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010

Human rights activist Father Jesús Alberto Franco spoke Tuesday in McKenny Union Hall about the conflict in Columbia, his native country.

Police Blotter

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010

Nov. 7 An underage subject was cited for a MIP on Lowell Street and Circle Drive at 1:45 a.m. An intoxicated subject was discovered on Railroad Street at 1:33 a.m. A vehicle’s windows were broken out in the North Campus Lot at 1:35 a.m. A subject was discovered using marijuana in Wise Hall at 6 p.m. A suspect cut a screen and smashed a bedroom window to gain entry into a residence in the 200 block of South Hewitt Road at 6 p.m.

Panelists recall military service

By Michael Sanders · Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010

A discussion panel entitled American Indians: Stories of Their Experiences in the U. S. Military took place this Tuesday as part of Native American Heritage Month at Eastern Michigan University.

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Police seek man after fatal shooting in Ypsilanti Township

By Josh Coudret · Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010

A 28-year-old man was pronounced dead Saturday after Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported gunshot victim in the 5000 block of Bosuns Way in Ypsilanti Township.

Police Blotter

By Josh Coudret · Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010

Campus: A minor was issued a citation by campus police for underage drinking at 12:03 a.m. Saturday in the Sellers Residence Hall. At 10:09 p.m.

Newly-elected Michigan Governor, Rick Snyder, celebrates his victory with his family and supporters Tuesday night at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel in downtown Detroit.

Michigan chooses Snyder as new governor

By Katie Milewski · Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010

Rick Snyder took home the big win for the GOP in the Michigan governor election with 54.5 percent of the vote.

New EMU Distinguished Chair fights for human rights

By Kaylee Lentz · Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010

Plans for the Dr. Timothy J. Dyer Distinguished Interdisciplinary Chair in Debate/Forensics and Human Rights have begun, thanks to a $1.5 million planned gift from Eastern Michigan University alumnus Timothy Dyer.

Bernero warns Snyder in concession speech

By Matt Dauzy · Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010

The Michigan Democratic Party held a post-election celebration amid bleak results being reported on Tuesday night at the MGM Grand Detroit Casino.

Police Blotter

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.

Students get advice in yearly EMUBA program

By Adrienne Conner · Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010

The Eastern Michigan University Black Alumni Association hosted its annual “Young and Successful” program on Oct.

Disability panel talks of hidden handicaps

By James Tatum · Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010

This past Thursday, The Invisible Disability Discussion panel, consisting of four students, related the problems and virtues coming with disabilities that cannot be observed by others.

'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.

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.

Reported sexual assault occurred outside Ypsilanti, police say

By Josh Coudret · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010

The Ypsilanti Police Department said the sexual assault, which was reported to have happened in a parking lot in the 1200 block of Cornell Street in Ypsilanti, actually occurred outside the City of Ypsilanti and not near the Eastern Michigan University campus.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.