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Riverside Arts Center showcases "Insecurity" in its newest gallery

The Riverside Arts Center Holds Art Exhibit: “Insecurity”

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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. 






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

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

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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.




BSU delegate to EMU student government sworn in

Student Government approves delegate from the Black Student Union

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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.”


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Police Blotter: Jan. 20 - Jan. 23

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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.



CloseUp Theatre performs as part of the MLK 2020 Celebration

CloseUp Theatre performs as part of the MLK 2020 Celebration

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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.



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January 20, 2020

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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.





Renowned journalist Beimeng Fu recalls her COVID-19 reporting experience on this weeks episode of Women Journalist COVID-19 Experiences. Check out this latest episode on Spotify! Or you can listen to their full unedited conversation at the Eastern Michigan University Archive website.