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Board of Regents Educational Committee Meeting

Eastern Michigan University held its Board of Regents Education Policies Committee meeting Thursday, Feb. 7 at 9:45 a.m., one of five committee meetings prior to the full Board of Regents meeting at 1:30 p.m. later that day. 

Board of Regents discusses Championship Building Plan, GPA of Athletes at Eastern Michigan University

The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents met Thursday, Feb. 7 to review the Athletic Affairs Committee at Welch Hall. Here are some of the highlights of the meeting. 

Statement of EMU-AAUP

Student body president speaks on racial slur used by Eastern Michigan University professor

The use of a racial slur by an Eastern Michigan University professor sparked concern in an EMU student at the Board of Regents meeting on Thursday. That student is also the president of the student body. 

Eastern Michigan University Closes Amidst Extreme Polar Vortex

Eastern Michigan University closed classes for three days last week due to extreme weather conditions, making it too dangerous for students and faculty to commute to campus as well as a safety concern to travel across campus.  

EMU Rec/IM Renovations Begin, Student Government hosts forum

The EMU Student Government hosted a forum to discuss the future renovations to the Rec/IM on Monday. 

Police Blotter for January 28 to February 3

A summary of the criminal goings-on at Eastern Michigan University, January 28 to February 3, 2018.

EMU Student Senate discusses Weather, appoints new Senator

The student senate appointed a new senator and discussed the upcoming weather during their bi-weekly meeting at the Student Center on Tuesday, Jan. 29. 

Road to Recovery: Government Shutdown

 One of the longest government shutdowns in our nation’s history has finally ended this past week on Friday, Jan. 25. Both political parties have three weeks until Feb. 15 to roll up their sleeves and come to a consensus over the border security.  

Icy Campus Frustrates Students

 Eastern Michigan University students were met with cold temperatures and a slick commute to and through campus with freezing rain hitting that  area in the evening on Jan. 22. 

New Discriminatory Messages on Campus against the Black Lives Matter Movement

Photos of new discriminatory messages that were painted on Eastern Michigan University’s Freedom Walls surfaced on social media. The photos began to appear online on the night of Saturday, Jan. 19. 

News Brief: Spending Bill Opens the Government for Three Weeks

President Trump signed a spending bill that reopened the government on Friday. The deal came 35 days into the longest shutdown in U.S. history. 

Students React to Nathan Phillips Incident

On Jan. 19 and 20, video clips emerged showing a Native American man, identified as Nathan Phillips, and a group of high schools boys wearing “Make America Great Again” gear involved in a confrontation in Washington D.C. The story was trending on Twitter and quickly went viral, receiving coverage from news outlets all over the country. 

To Keynote MLK Day, Keith Boykin Chooses Love

Keith Boykin delivered a keynote address to Eastern Michigan University during the 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration to a full auditorium of students, faculty, staff, administrators and community members. 

EMU Community Gather for MLK Commemorative March

 At the Martin Luther King Jr. statue located between Boone Hall and Welch Hall, dozens gathered for the annual commemorative march to honor King’s legacy and to reflect the historic 1965 Selma-Montgomery March done by thousands of non-violent demonstrators. 

My Body has Become Another Statistic. EMU's Poetry Society Presents Color of Drums

The Color of Drums Poetry Celebration, presented by Eastern Michigan University’s Poetry Society on Friday, Oct. 18, made it clear from the opening line that performers were there to speak boldly on what often goes unspoken. 

Art Show Kicks Off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at Eastern Michigan University

Students and faculty members gathered to celebrate the beginning of Eastern Michigan University’s celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his accomplishments. Coming off the end of a march, the excited students and faculty who participated were greeted with food and a showcase of artwork from members of the community and students of EMU, with the latter hoping to receive one of three $500 scholarships. 

Police Blotter: Jan. 14- Jan 20

A summary of EMU campus crime from January 14 to January 20, 2018.

Keith Boykin to Keynote MLK celebration at EMU

Keith Boykin, a nationally known political commentator and author, will serve as the keynote speaker for Eastern Michigan University’s (EMU) 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in the Student Center Auditorium. 

Student Senate Discusses Parking, Free Speech Walls