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Update: Ypsilanti Township Thanksgiving shooting ruled a suicide and accidental homicide

By Tyler Gaw · Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020

The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office has made an update regarding the Thanksgiving night shooting at the Aspen Chase apartments. WCSO has the the death of two 22-year-old men a suicide and accidental homicide. The police found one weapon and one discharged round at the scene.

Second shooting in two weeks leaves Ypsilanti Township apartment complex window shot out, car riddled with bullet holes

By Tyler Gaw · Friday, Dec. 11, 2020

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is currently investigating a shooting at the Aspen Chase apartment complex in Ypsilanti Township. This is the second shooting in two weeks at the apartment complex following an accidental homicide and suicide on Thanksgiving day that left two 22-year-old men dead. Police do not have any suspects at this time. This case is still under investigation. Anyone with information is being asked to contact WCSO at 734-973-7711

College of Business goes virtual with 2020 Digital Marketing Workshops and Entrepreneurship Speaker Series

By Cameryn Eberly and Emma Henri · Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020

The CDE events allowed attendees to join a panel discussion via Facebook live to gain insight on how businesses have adapted to moving online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other transformational events of 2020. Chris Kaufman spoke to students and attendees on how he helped to co-found the successful e-commerce site StockX.

Campus Area Crime Map: Dec. 1 through Dec. 5

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020

The campus area crime map is a report of criminal activity that has been reported in the Ypsilanti-area as well as on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. The following crimes mapped were reported to City of Ypsilanti crime log between Dec. 1 through Dec. 5.

A theatre student’s journey in the year of 2020

By Tom Cramer · Friday, Dec. 4, 2020

Theatre arts student Lindsey Brown brings into focus what it is like to study performance during a time when people must remain socially distant.

Campus Area Crime Map: Ypsilanti Township apartment complex shooting leaves two dead on Thanksgiving night

By Tyler Gaw and Dan D'Introno · Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating a shooting that left two men dead at the Aspen Chase Apartments on the 3000 block of International Drive in Ypsilanti Township. No arrests have been made at this time. The case is still being investigated.

Campus area crime: Nov. 7 through Nov. 20

By Dan D'Introno · Monday, Nov. 23, 2020

The campus area crime map is a report of criminal activity that has been reported in the Ypsilanti area as well as on the campus of Eastern Michigan University from Nov. 8 through Nov. 20.

COVID-19 cases rise on campus as state officials suspend university operations

By Austin Elliott · Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020

The number of COVID-19 cases on campus have jumped from 10 cases to 50 as the state of Michigan has identified EMU’s campus as the site of an ongoing outbreak. Ten of the 108 beds reserved at EMU for quarantine or isolation are currently in use. Along with other precautions, Thanksgiving break has been extended to include Monday, Nov. 23, and Tuesday, Nov. 24, giving students a full week of break.

Eagles fall 0-2 with loss to Ball State

By Luke Gremban · Monday, Nov. 16, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles suffered a loss last Wednesday, Nov. 11, to the Ball State Cardinals 38-31 in their second game of the season at Scheumann stadium.

EMU police hosts drive through trick or treat

EMU Police Department hosts drive-through trick or treat

By Catherine Lietz · Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020

At the Convocation Center, the EMU police department organized a drive-through trick or treat on Friday, Oct. 30, followed by a drive-in movie.

Campus area crime: Oct. 25 through Nov. 7

By Tyler Gaw · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020

The campus area crime map is a report of criminal activity that has been reported in the Ypsilanti area as well as on the campus of Eastern Michigan University from Oct. 25 through Nov. 7.

Eastern Michigan University Student Government meets on Tuesday Jan. 21, 2020

Student Government meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

By Kennedy Robinson · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020

The Student Senate meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum to hold the meeting. ”Senators had work, family, and class complications that came up, we were hoping that people could work around all of that, but it did not work out,” Student Body Vice President, Colton Ray, said regarding the short notice cancellation.

College of Engineering and Technology launches after-school virtual science program

By Emma Henri · Monday, Nov. 9, 2020

Eastern Michigan University’s Digital Divas and Digital Dudes program, the Mr. October Foundation, and GameAbove have partnered together to create a virtual after school science, for middle school students in metro-Detroit. According to the university, topics covered by the program will include, "healthcare, physics, HVAC, construction, wind power, hydroponics,“ along with others.

Ypsilanti City Council votes to make it illegal to discriminate someone based on prior misdemeanor convictions

By Juliana Lumaj · Friday, Nov. 6, 2020

Ypsilanti’s Discrimination Ordinance now prevents “actual or perceived” discrimination based on someone’s prior misdemeanor and felony convictions. Victims of discrimination may file a lawsuit against anyone who violates the ordinance. Those who violate the ordinance may be subject to fines and state and federal law.

Krystle DuPree poses for a photo Aug. 29, 2020

EMU alumna, Krystle DuPree, runs for Ann Arbor Board of Education

By Bianca Ramsey · Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020

EMU alumna Krystle Dupree is running for Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education. If elected Dupree has three main goals as a Board of Education member: make the Board more accessible and accountable for the community; hire a more culturally responsive and representative staff; and increase the districts focus on Special Education.

Ypsilanti Township is prepared to count the thousands of its resident's absentee ballots on Election Day

By Juliana Lumaj · Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020

With the passage of Senate Bill 757 and the township acquiring five more ballot scanners, Ypislanti Township Clerk Karen Lovejoy Roe believes the township is ready to count the more than 20,000 absentee ballots it expects.

How EMU’s COVID-19 cases compare to U-M and Washtenaw County

By Parker Lazar and Gracie Thompson · Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020

EMU’s COVID-19 Dashboard compared to the University of Michigan and Washtenaw County cases, shows the university’s control of the virus.

Holy Bones Festival to raise funds for the Ypsilanti Performance Space through the Fundraise the Dead Auction

By Cameryn Eberly · Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020

The Holy Bones Festival is inviting the public to participate in their charity art auction, which will benefit the Ypsilanti Performance Space, Inc. Artists, crafters, and performers are encouraged to share their talents by getting involved in this spirited festival.

EMU Student Government: new senator application is approved, meeting is 'porn-bombed' midway through

By Kennedy Robinson · Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020

On Oct. 27, 2020 the Student Senate Internal Affairs Committee met to approve a new senator application packet. Midway through the meeting an anonymous participant disrupted the meeting by broadcasting a pornographic film.

Student Senate meetings reconvened since COVID-19 shutdowns; in a bid for leadership, senators discuss Palestinian flag controversy

By Kennedy Robinson · Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020

Eastern Michigan Student Senators were officially sworn into office on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. The process was done virtually via Zoom. Non-elected executive board positions had been filled prior to the meeting and senators decided senate leadership. In deciding senate leadership, an issue regarding a Palestinian flag in the student government offices was brought to light.