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Panel rates Obama's performance thus far

By Akinbiyi Akinlude · Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010

A panel composed of professors discussed President Barack Obama’s performance thus far Monday in the Student Center Ballroom. It also discussed how his presidency has affected race, the economy and the international image of the United States.

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EMU to combat poor retention rates

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010

Eastern Michigan University is in the process of implementing four initiatives to improve student retention rates. With the current graduation rate at 39 percent, EMU is taking a new approach to get students to graduate from the institution.

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Academic Awareness Week to offer opportunities, advising

By Robyn Hoffenblum · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010

The academic advising department’s Academic Awareness Week event series will begin on Feb. 8. There will be information available about prerequisites, majors, program planning, general education, retention support, academic actions, academic services and much more.

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EMU fires sex offenders

By Danny Hopkins · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010

Two Eastern Michigan University employees were fired two weeks ago because of past convictions of criminal sexual conduct, according to documents obtained by The Eastern Echo under the Freedom of Information Act.

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CBS to run political ad during Super Bowl XLIV

By Meg James · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010

LOS ANGELES – CBS Corp. defended its decision to run a politically sensitive advertisement during next month’s Super Bowl. The thicket in which CBS finds itself could become increasingly common for TV networks and local stations.

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Trial of pro-choice doctor's killer continues

By Judy L. Thomas · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010

WICHITA, Kan. – As the murder trial continues for the man charged with gunning down abortion provider George Tiller, the drama isn’t limited to the courtroom. Supporters of Scott Roeder continued to arrive in town Tuesday and abortion-rights advocates called for federal authorities to step up their investigation into a possible conspiracy of anti-abortion violence. The supporters themselves, and their statements this week, are evidence enough that there’s an extremist network said, said Kathy Spillar, executive vice president of the Feminist Majority Foundation, who is attending the trial. “Many of this extremist network with whom Scott Roeder clearly has been involved are here in the courtroom,” Spillar said.

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Snow Health Center offers H1N1 shots

By Shayler Barnes Jr. · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010

Snow Health Center hosted another H1N1 vaccination clinic from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday. The event was organized by registered nurses Lori Kilian and Ann Marie. Twenty-two people received vaccinations, the majority of those being children of EMU students. “This is really important because young children and just children in general, even up to college students are the ones most susceptible to the H1N1 virus,” Marie said. Children under 9 will need either two injections or nasal spray doses of the vaccine.

The City of Ypsilanti is planning to use money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the $320,000 project. Cross walks will also be added near Forrest Avenue, Cross Street and in front of Pease.

College Place due for June repaving

By David Gomez · Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010

Uneven roads are enough to make even the most seasoned seafarer vomit. That’s why the City of Ypsilanti is planning repairs on College Place near the Eastern Michigan University campus in June.

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P-H to get makeover

By Katie Milewski · Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010

Pray-Harrold, one of the main buildings on Eastern Michigan University’s campus, is set to have more than $50 million in renovations begin later this year.

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Search for Census collectors has begun

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010

The 2010 U.S. Census kicked off Tuesday in Ypsilanti and it comes with 1,000 jobs in the area for those who could use the work. Toine Murphy, a partnership specialist for the U.S.

Keith Boykin discussed knowing the right thing to do versus following through on the action in his keynote speech Monday in the Student Center auditorium as part of the MLK Day events. Boykin is a New York Times bestselling author and a TV host for BET.

Boykin: Society should be proactive

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010

Knowing the right thing to do is not always the same as doing it. This message was one of several points Keith Boykin conveyed to a crowded audience in the Student Center Auditorium.

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Police Blotter Jan. 5 - 11

By Andrew Hamilton · Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010

Jan. 5 At approximately 10:43 p.m., a rock was thrown through a window at Westview Apartments. There are no suspects, and anyone with any information regarding the act of vandalism and destruction of business property is encouraged to contact the Ypsilanti Police. *Jan.

Latest Podcast

Introducing The Eastern Echo’s newest event and news based podcast, Scoop on the Scene. These weekly episodes will be hosted by the organization’s Digital Editor, Julez DeShetler. She intends to bring awareness to the events happening on an around campus to Echo listeners. 

DeShetler’s goal with the podcast is to encourage students and community members to get involved in an educated, safe and fun manner. She will list various events to choose from in addition to sharing the key details of said events. 

These podcasts can be expected to come out near the weekends and be no longer than 10-15 minutes.

For the week of Sept. 14 to Sept. 20, DeShetler includes events such as sports, a pub crawl, yoga, a movie in the park, Study Abroad Fair and training sessions. 

Be sure to tune in weekly to stay up to date on all the Eastern Michigan and Ypsilanti amusement!

Listen to this week’s episode here: 

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