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Red Sand Project brings awareness to human trafficking

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag · Friday, Oct. 26, 2018

Students walking between classes on Wednesday may have noticed patches of red sand overflowing from the cracks in the sidewalk. These were not the remnants of some poor student’s art project, but part of The Red Sand Project - an ongoing global demonstration aiming raise awareness about human trafficking.

Historian Dr. David Blight On Modern Impact of Frederick Douglass

By Melissa Moon · Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018

In conclusion of his two month book tour, former Michigan resident and current Yale professor, Dr. David Blight discussed his newest book, “Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom” Monday afternoon in EMU’s Student Center.

New Tuition Program Prompts Discussion Among Alumni and Current Students

By Melissa Moon · Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018

The launch of a free tuition program has successfully caught the attention of many locals, though not all in the city of Ypsilanti are satisfied, especially current students and recent grads.

Police Blotter Oct. 14 - Oct. 20

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018

Crimes that were reported on and around campus between Oct. 14 and Oct. 20.

Gov. Snyder Appoints New Board of Regent Members

By Arica Frisbey · Friday, Oct. 19, 2018

Gov. Rick Snyder appointed close adviser Richard Baird to Eastern Michigan University's Board of Regents. Regent Michael Hawks was reappointed.

Police Blotter Oct. 7 - Oct. 13

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018

Crimes that occurred on and around campus between Oct. 7 and Oct. 13.

LGBT students looking for new friendships attend QUEST Speed Friending

By Rylee Barnsdale · Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018

Students of the LGBT community were encouraged to meet new friends through Eastern Michigan University student organization Queer Unity for Eastern Students’ annual speed-friending event Thursday, Oct. 13.

Suspect Arrested In Alleged Connection to April Homicide of EMU Student

By Olivia Grills , Malaya Elgarico and Arica Frisbey · Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018

This morning, a suspect was arrested from Walton Hall in connection to the April 2018 murder of Christopher Marsh. The arrest was orchestrated by Pittsfield Township Police, with help from the Washtenaw County Metro SWAT team.

The third annual TEDxYDL comes to Ypsilanti

By LaDaisha Greenfield · Monday, Oct. 1, 2018

The Ypsilanti District Library, also known as the YDL, brought the popular speech organization TED to Washtenaw County through TEDxYDL.

WiHi Students help create OUTober Pride Flag with LGBT Resource Center

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018

Volunteers from Washtenaw International High School assisted in the annual creation of the giant pride flag for Eastern Michigan University’s OUTober events on Friday, Sept. 28.

Police Blotter Sept. 23 – Sept. 29

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018

Reported crimes that occurred on and around campus between Sept. 23 and Sept. 29.

Campus Life hosts fourth annual Family Weekend on EMU's campus

By Rylee Barnsdale · Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018

Students and their families got to know the campus and the Ypsilanti area during Eastern Michigan University's Family Weekend from Sept 28. through Sept. 30.

EMU Open Meetings Act Lawsuit Dropped

By Arica Frisbey · Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018

Originally published September 4, 2018. In another step forward for the University in light of many budget-cut related complications, the State of Michigan Court of Claims has dismissed a lawsuit against the Eastern Michigan University for the cutting of four sport programs. University officials received notification of the Court’s ruling on August 31. This decision follows the August 24 dismissal of a Federal Office of Civil Rights complaint against the university on the same topic.

Red Sand Project brings awareness to human trafficking

Historian Dr. David Blight On Modern Impact of Frederick Douglass

New Tuition Program Prompts Discussion Among Alumni and Current Students

Police Blotter Oct. 14 - Oct. 20

Gov. Snyder Appoints New Board of Regent Members

Police Blotter Oct. 7 - Oct. 13

LGBT students looking for new friendships attend QUEST Speed Friending

Suspect Arrested In Alleged Connection to April Homicide of EMU Student

The third annual TEDxYDL comes to Ypsilanti

WiHi Students help create OUTober Pride Flag with LGBT Resource Center

Police Blotter Sept. 23 – Sept. 29

Campus Life hosts fourth annual Family Weekend on EMU's campus

EMU Open Meetings Act Lawsuit Dropped

Police Blotter: August 24 - September 1

Police Blotter Sept. 16 – Sept. 22

Office of Civil Rights Dismisses EMU Title IX Complaint

Eastern Mourns the Death of Student Al Davey

Student athletes express anger at Board of Regents meeting

Students and alumni voice anger over sports cuts at rally

Rally from #Save EMU Sports protests sport cuts