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Three Michigan Coronavirus specimens tests come back negative, health officials await one result

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

Three specimens’, two from Washtenaw and one from Macomb, results came back negative for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Washtenaw County Health Departments are still waiting on the results of another specimen from Washtenaw County. There are no confirmed cases in Michigan and only five confirmed cases in the U.S.

The Ypsilanti community weighs in on beloved water tower for the landmark's 130th birthday

By Heather Weigel and Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

Ypsi and EMU locals weigh in on what our water tower means to them.

Riverside Arts Center showcases "Insecurity" in its newest gallery

The Riverside Arts Center Holds Art Exhibit: “Insecurity”

By Gracie Thompson · Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020

The theme of “Insecurity” in Ypsilanti’s community was brought to life in the free art exhibit at The Riverside Arts Center, which from Jan. 10 to Jan. 31. The idea for the gallery was thought up the Ypsi Gathering Space. The exhibit aimed to demonstrate the vulnerable side and thoughts of people in the community.

EMU and Ann Arbor Police Train at Buell Hall on Thursday, Jan. 31

By Dan D'Introno · Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020

Eastern Michigan University Police, via the university’s Department of Safety, hosted a training at Buell Hall. Buell Hall is currently not occupied by EMU students as a residence hall.

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

EMU Student Government allocates $4,300 to student organizations in most recent finance meeting

By Sophia Kalakailo · Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020

Some organizations that they allocated money to include BSU, NAACP, NPHC, Model UN, Zeta Sigma Chi and Kings of Color.

Business and Finance Committee approves all club sport allocation requests in full

By Sophia Kalakailo · Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020

The Business and Finance Committee fulfilled all allocation requests from club sports in full on Tuesday, Jan. 28 allocating a total of $4,601.64 to Club Sports at their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28 from their total budget of $25,752.78.

EMU 6 Figures Performed a Playback for the Decade

EMU’s 6 Figures performs 'A Playback for the Decade'

By Gracie Thompson · Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020

Dr. Anita Rich conducts the students of EMU in the 6 Figures Performance held in Quirk Sponberg’s 107 Lab Theatre, showcasing their improvisational skills for the public on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Eagle Nutrition Services host home-cooking classes

By Sophia Kalakailo and Sarai Silva · Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020

The Eagle Nutrition Services host home-cooking classes available for an LBC credit. To contact ENS, call 734.487.6572 or email chhs_nutrition@emich.edu. To register for a home-cooking class, visit their registration page.

Two resolutions passed and BSU delegate approved at EMU Student Government meeting Jan. 21, 2020

By Dan D'Introno · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020

Senators elected BSU delegate Kiera Osbourne and passed resolutions 106-11 and 106-15. Resolution 106-11 will create “ad-hoc committee on the issue of disability rights and accomodations.” Resolution 106-15 asks that LAZ parking notify students of being ticketed via email or text-message within 24 hours of a violation. Two resolutions were tabled, 106-13 and 106-14.

Ypsilanti and Amtrak hope to bring train station to Depot Town

By Bianca Ramsey and Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020

Amtrak and the city of Ypsilanti hope to construct a train station in Depot Town in the next few years. Discussions behind this project have been underway for three years.

EMU student sexually assaulted on Spirit Airlines flight

By Austin Elliott · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020

EMU student Tia Jackson was flying back to Detroit on Tuesday, Jan. 21 when she said that she was sexually assaulted by a man sitting next to her.

BSU delegate to EMU student government sworn in

Student Government approves delegate from the Black Student Union

By Ahmad Zalt · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020

Eastern Michigan University Student Government approved Black Student Union Secretary Kiera Osborne to be the BSU delegate to Student Government. Osborne stated in an interview that she hoped to help, primarily black students and those in the BSU with “any problems or concerns that they have on-campus: whether that be faculty, each other, with students, [or] with housing.”

Police Blotter: Jan. 20 - Jan. 23

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Jan. 20 through Jan. 23.

The USAF Band of Mid-America’s Shades of Blue jazz ensemble honors veterans

By Gracie Thompson · Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020

The USAF Band of Mid-America’s Shades of Blue jazz ensemble honored veterans and the nation with their performance for students and community members

CloseUp Theatre performs as part of the MLK 2020 Celebration

By Sophia Kalakailo · Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020

CloseUp Theatre held its performance titled Revelations with the theme “Rise Up Against Injustice” on Monday, Jan. 20. This event is one of several events held in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. this past weekend. Skits presented explored topics such as sexual assault, toxic masculinity, immigration reform, stereotypes, racism, homophobia and social justice overall.

Girlfriend arrested after stabbing boyfriend multiple times with a katana-type sword in Ypsilanti Township

By Tyler Gaw · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020

A woman was arrested after stabbing her boyfriend with a katana-style sword in Ypsilanti Township. The man was left in critical condition and was taken to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor in Ypsilanti.

January 20, 2020

By Jasmine Boyd · Monday, Jan. 20, 2020

In this week’s news, a vigil held in honor of a young man killed in Ypsilanti Township Park, info on CloseUP Theatre Troupe’s anticipated MLK performances, as well as an opportunity to become a part of the Eastern Pride Identity Coalition.

MLK Opening Celebration Reception kicks off MLK events across campus

By Bianca Ramsey · Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020

EMU hosted the MLK Opening Celebration Reception and Essay Scholarship Showcase wherein three students were awarded a $500 scholarship for Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Scholarship Award.

Color of Drums Poetry celebrates life of passed EMU Poetry Society member

By Gracie Thompson · Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020

EMU Poetry Society holds the 19th annual Color of Drums celebration. This year’s theme, “Legends Never Die,” was one of many MLK events at EMU and dedicated to the late EMU graduate, Tiran Marion Burrell.

Meet the members of EMU alumni group GameAbove

By Sophia Kalakailo and Sarai Silva · Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020

GameAbove has been making donations to EMU since last year. The group consists of an advisory board of EMU alumni with a desire to give back to EMU. Some advisory board members are former athletes, entrepreneurs and have been successful in their careers.