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Seed Starting Squad helps gardens grow

By David Gomez · Sunday, March 14, 2010

The area surrounding Growing Hope’s greenhouse was covered in blankets of white snow.

Roosevelt hosts nutrition event

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, March 14, 2010

The Office of Nutrition Services will be hosting its second annual Nutrition Fair tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in room 108 of Roosevelt Hall.

Professor delivers talk about women in Iran

By Shayler Barnes · Sunday, March 14, 2010

In honor of Women’s History Month, Dr. Farzeneh Milani, a professor at the University of Virginia, hosted a dialogue Wednesday about women in Iran and Islamic culture.

Ypsilanti School Board to hold special meeting

By Dan DuChene · Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Budget reduction plans for Ypsilanti Public Schools are planned to be announced during a special board of education meeting next week.

Keynote speaker gives Ethos week controversy

By Rachelle Felzien · Wednesday, March 10, 2010

March 15-19, Eastern Michigan University’s College of Business will host the fourth installment of its annual lecture series on business ethics.

State Senate hears Martin give EMU high acclaim for its affordability

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, March 7, 2010

President Susan Martin gave a testimony before the State Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education on behalf of Eastern Michigan University last Monday.

City Council votes to deny Thompson Block extension

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, March 7, 2010

Ypsilanti City Council voted to deny a traffic control order for the scaffolding supporting the Thompson Block and initiate legal action to have it removed.

Ypsilanti District Library to build teen-only section

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, March 7, 2010

The Ypsilanti District Library is preparing to add a new section catered specifically towards teenagers and young adults. “Teen Zone” is a project both library visitors and library officials consider to be important.

Suspects still at large in two strong-armed Ypsi robberies

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, March 7, 2010

Washtenaw County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating two strong-armed robberies reported in Ypsilanti Township last Monday. Deputies responded to the 3100 block of Washtenaw Avenue at 3:50 p.m.

YPD will save jobs by assigning another officer to LAWNET

By Adrienne Ziegler · Sunday, March 7, 2010

With Ypsilanti budget deficits skyrocketing in 2011, the city planned to cut eight officers from the Ypsilanti Police Department on July 1. However, YPD will be able to save two jobs by assigning an additional officer to a multi-jurisdictional task force known as the Livingston and Washtenaw Narcotics Enforcement Team.

Police Blotter

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

Feb. 16 On the night of Feb. 12, a collection of jewelry was stolen from the Olds-Robb Recreation Center.

EMU chooses governmental, community relations team

By Shayler Barnes · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

Eastern Michigan University’s new governmental and community relations team has been selected.

EMU chooses community relations team

By Shayler Barnes · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

Eastern Michigan University’s new governmental and community relations team has been selected. Former Ann Arbor city councilman Leigh Greden was named executive director of governmental and community relations, pending approval by the Board of Regents. His appointment is effective March 22.

Residents discuss issues with Ypsi closing school

Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010

Ypsilanti community members expressed several frustrations toward plans to close schools in Ypsilanti School District at Tuesday evening’s community forum at the high school auditorium.

Vatican's Guy talks science

By David Paulk · Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010

An astronomer from the Vatican spoke Wednesday at Eastern Michigan University on the relationship between religion and science. A large portion of Brother Guy Consolmagno’s discussion was about past relationships between the Vatican and astronomers.

Faculty senate is pursuing more clout in budget moves

By Shayler Barnes Jr. · Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010

A faculty senate meeting led by Matt Evett was held Wednesday. A number of issues, including the budget and early intervention programs, were discussed.

Christian organizations unite to plan mission trip

By Biyi Akinlude · Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010

Christian organizations at Eastern Michigan University came together Thursday in the Student Center to discuss a mission trip to the Dominican Republic.

Auction aids students who have special needs

By Shayler Barnes Jr. · Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010

The Special Education department sponsored an auction event that raised $2,170 for scholarships for special needs students last Thursday.

Willow Run schools to get new software to aid core classes

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010

The Willow Run Board of Education unanimously approved a new $18,000 software package to help failing high school students graduate. The software, called E-2020, provides digital instruction videos, text books, applications, homework, quizzes and tests for teachers to use in several core classes. “It’s a tool to provide content, not replace teachers,” said Greg Bishop, the software company’s representative, at Thursday night’s meeting. Read the rest of this story at: YpsiCiti.com.

Regents listen to union pitch

By Biyi Akinlude · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010

More than two dozen Eastern Michigan University adjunct lecturers packed the seats at a Board of Regents meeting Tuesday, to voice their support for forming a union. Mark Wenzel and Peter Thomason, adjuncts at EMU, spoke on behalf of the Adjunct Lecturers’ Organizing Committee, the organization formed to help adjuncts organize.

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