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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.

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.

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.

Eastern Michigan University Alum donates $1.5M to fund chair

By Matt Dauzy · Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010

The announcement of a $1.5 million gift to Eastern Michigan University highlighted the Board of Regents meeting Tuesday in 201 Welch Hall. Timothy Dyer, alumnus and regent at EMU, pledged the gift to establish the Dr. Timothy J.

Business Side of Youth vies for Pepsi's money

By James Tatum · Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010

The Business Side of Youth, a program of the Office of Academic Service-Learning, is competing for a $50,000 grant through the Pepsi Refresh Project.

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.

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

Forum addresses lingering concern over Echo comic

Police Blotter

Eastern Michigan University Alum donates $1.5M to fund chair

Business Side of Youth vies for Pepsi's money

Police Blotter

New study abroad program to focus on Holocaust study

Police Blotter

Michigan gubernatorial candidates address issues

Questionable water quality in Great Lakes

Spirit Day to honor recent homosexual suicide victims

Student Government sparks discussion with “Times Talks” series

Police Blotter

Forum addresses uproar over Eastern Echo comic

Beyond Binary explores sexuality

Police Blotter

Professor John Fike suggests solutions for Detroit's decline

Police Blotter

Judge Mathis roasted at alma mater

Area high-schoolers find ally in GEAR UP