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Student Senate Passes Resolution To Amend Tobacco Free Policy

By Andrew Lenzo · Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018

Before dismissing for Thanksgiving recess, the Student Senate announced the passing of three resolutions during their biweekly meeting held in the Student Center.

Josh Landon Visits EMU

By Andrew Lenzo and Dominic Sevilla · Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018

News Anchor Josh Landon visited Sponberg Auditorium on Wednesday to give advice to future journalists. Landon, an anchor for Fox 2 News, talked about his journey to his current job and answered questions from student journalists and broadcasters. Landon, an EMU graduate, shared his enthusiasm and knowledge with students.

Tamia Barnes working with Michigan Student Power Network

Hot button issues bring out Ypsilanti voters

By Dominic Sevilla · Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018

Despite the rain, citizens gathered at the Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Honors College from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. to cast their votes in the midterm elections Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Police Blotter Nov. 4 - Nov. 10

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018

Crimes that occurred on and around campus between Nov. 4 - Nov. 10.

EMU Marching Band equipment staffer passes away

By Malaya Elgarico · Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018

A member of Eastern Michigan University Marching Band’s equipment staff was found unresponsive this afternoon in an office in the Alexander Music Building.

Senator Debbie Stabenow visits EMU for “Made in Michigan” campaign

By Shayler Richmond Barnes Jr. · Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018

Senator Debbie Stabenow attended Eastern Michigan University (EMU) on Monday, Oct. 29 on her “Made in Michigan” tour, a campaign where she highlights the efforts of people and businesses; an initiative to forecast her goals of bettering and growing Michigan, as well as an opportunity to inspire citizens to exercise their right to vote.

A discussion of the proposals on the 2018 Midterm Election ballot

By Olivia Grills · Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018

The major proposals on the ballot for the upcoming midterm elections were discussed among students at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) with the help of the League of Women’s Voters and Engage EMU.

EMU Jewish Studies Department welcomes Tony winning playwright to campus

By Rylee Barnsdale · Friday, Nov. 2, 2018

Tony award winning writer Lisa Kron shared this sentiment during her lecture on Nov. 1. “A Conversation with Lisa Kron” was put on by the Eastern Michigan University Center for Jewish Studies, and sponsored by several EMU academic departments including the Honors College, as well as the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor and the Ann Arbor Jewish Community Center 2018 Books and Arts Festival.

Campus Picnic and T-Shirt Exchange celebrate homecoming

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018

Students, faculty, and alumni gathered in the Student Center at Eastern Michigan University to celebrate homecoming week with a picnic and tee-shirt exchange.

Police Blotter Oct. 21 - 27

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018

Reported crimes that occurred on and around campus between Oct. 21 - Oct. 27.

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.

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