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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.

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.