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Alumni group GameAbove donates $3.5 million to Eastern Michigan University for faculty, staff and students

By Dan D'Introno · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019

It was announced Monday, Nov. 11, that GameAbove, an EMU alumni group, would be donating $3.5 millions to faculty initiatives and development along with student needs. In their donation, GameAbove gifted $2 million to the "Game Above, Faculty First" initiative and $1.5 million to a second initiative under the name of "Students Matter Most.”

Police Blotter: Nov. 11 - Nov. 16

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Nov. 11 through Nov. 16.

Business and Finance Committee Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 12.

EMU club hockey receives no funding from senators this week

By Jenna Robinson · Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019

During the Business and Finance Committee Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, senators agreed to wait to allocate any further funding to EMU hockey until Director Mohammad Aggour met with the club’s president to discuss details of the costs. The committee did allocate funding to three student organizations. The committee allocated a total of $2,864.25 at this meeting.

School of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts seek donations for S.I.T. Campaign

By Megan Girbach · Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019

To enhance viewers' enjoyment of EMU productions, the School of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts (CMTA) decided to install new seats in both Quirk and Sponberg theatres. Their goal is to raise a minimum of $200,000 before the end of August 2020. To make a donation or learn more about the S.I.T. campaign, visit donate.emich.edu/project/16623.

Business and Finance Committee passes resolution to match fundraising for the Student Emergency Fund

By Jenna Robinson · Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019

Resolution 106-10 is a proposal for Student Government to match fundraising up to $15,000 over 30 days to raise money for the Student Emergency Fund. This fund will help students who are facing housing and food insecurities. The Business and Finance committee passed this resolution in a 5-0 vote, after an amendment was made, on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

EMU’s NASO and CORE team up to promote “sexual and environmental protection”

By Megan Girbach · Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019

To celebrate Native American Heritage Month and spread awareness about native women and sexual health, EMU's Native American Student Organization (NASO) and Center of Race & Ethnicity (CORE) teamed up to host their Native Women: Beyond Statistics presentation.

Eastern Michigan hosts bi-annual Graduate Open House

By Austin Book · Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019

Eastern Michigan University held its bi-annual Graduate Open House in the Student Center Ballroom on Saturday, Nov. 9, with approximately 129 potential graduate students in attendance.

Dicey weather cancels morning classes, closes schools and leaves drivers in dangerous conditions

By Dan D'Introno · Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019

Eastern Michigan University classes remain open, while the Early College Alliance and Ypsilanti Community Schools cancel classes because of dangerous driving conditions due to high snowfall in the area.

Shots fired at Country Meadows apartment complex leaves many questions unanswered

By Dan D'Introno · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019

Three shots were fired on November 1 at 10 p.m. at 212 Stevens Dr, Ypsilanti, Michigan. This location falls within the bounds of Ypsilanti Charter Township. It is unknown if the suspect has been apprehend or the condition of the victim.

An Evening with Dominque Jackson At Eastern Michigan University

An evening with Dominique Jackson at Eastern Michigan University

By Bianca Ramsey · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019

Eastern Michigan University held an event on Tuesday, Nov. 5 with guest speaker Dominique Jackson from the FX show “Pose.” The event featured an hour-long discussion with Jackson.

Police Blotter: Nov. 4 - Nov. 8

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Nov. 4 through Nov. 8.

Five art students speak on their artistic experience at EMU

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019

EMU art students describe their experience in EMU's art program and their general artistic experiences.

Ypsilanti engineer accused of allegedly sharing confidential information with Iran

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019

Ypsilanti engineer, Amin Hasanzadeh is being accused of allegedly sharing confidential information with his brother in Iran, who has connections with Iran’s cruise missile research. Hassanzadeh is said to have been a senior hardware engineer and had access to highly sensitive confidential information.

Native American Student Organization and Center of Race & Ethnicity host Fall Feast

By Megan Girbach · Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019

Students interested in learning more about Native American music and culture filled the McKenny Hall Guild Room for Fall Feast on Nov. 7.

Student Senate creates commission to tackle housing and food insecurity

By Jenna Robinson · Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019

During the Senate meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Resolution 106-08, which was a proposal to start an ad-hoc committee to focus on the issue of food and housing insecurities on campus, was presented to senators. Senators also discussed Resolution 106-09, which would establish a fundraiser for the Student Emergency Fund where Student Government would match student donations that met certain criteria. Both of these resolutions were passed in unanimous votes.

2019 Annual Aging Lecture and Wellness Fair

Katherine Marx presents caregiving for persons with dementia at the Annual Aging Studies Lecture and Wellness Fair

By Keri Geis · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019

Katherine Marx, a research associate scientist from the John Hopkins School Of Nursing presents to students and the aging population 'Helping Caregivers Manage Behaviors in Persons Living With Dementia’ at the Annual Aging Studies Lecture on Oct. 30.

Local non-profit organization, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, building broken into; safe stolen

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019

A non-profit organization, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels was broken into the morning of Oct. 25.,with the safe being stolen. The staff reported the incident to the community on their Facebook page. No further updates have been released.

Ypsi water tower carved into pumpkin at All Hallows Illumination

Pumpkins light up Frog Island Park at All Hallows Illumination

By Megan Morrison · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019

Jack-o’-lanterns get their final hurrah in Frog Island Park. To finish the Halloween season off strong, Ypsi residents of all ages bring their pumpkins to put on display for the whole community to see. The charmed evening also featured entertainment including fire dancing, a monster violinist, and a tarot card reader.

Local Ypsilanti business, Haab's Restaurant, robbed at gunpoint by two masked men Halloween night

By Tyler Gaw · Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019

Haab's Restaurant was robbed at gunpoint by two masked men on Halloween night around 7:48 p.m. The two suspects fled the scene after taking the cash register by demand. The two suspects have not been found.

The Business and Finance Committee stood its ground when allocating money

By Jenna Robinson · Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019

The Business and Finance Committee was considerate and cautious when deciding how much money to allocate to organizations during the meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The committee didn’t give every group the full amount that each of them originally requested. A total of $8,318.71 was allocated during this meeting.