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Police Blotter, Nov. 21

By Joe Israel · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016

Sunday, Nov. 13 At 7:08 a.m. three GPS units were reported stolen from three cars at a location on South Huron Street. The offense was believed to have occurred between Saturday, Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13 at 7 a.m. The current status of this case is open.

(1)EMU students occupy Student Center

EMU students sanctioned for involvement in sit-in

By Shayler Barnes Jr. · Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016

In response to four racial slurs found on Eastern Michigan University's campus, four students have been sanctioned by EMU's Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards for their involvement in the Student Center protest in early November. Since late September, several racial slurs have been discovered including:"KKK, Go Home N*****rs” spray painted on King Hall, ,"Leave N*****rs" spray painted on Ford Hall, "N*****rs" spray painted in the elevator of Hoyt Residence Hall and "N*****rs" spray painted in the stairwell of Wise Residence Hall. In response to these incidents over 200 students came together and marched from dorm hall to dorm hall to gather their overnight necessities then marched to the Student Center shortly after midnight, Sep.

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Police blotter, Nov. 14

By Joe Israel · Monday, Nov. 14, 2016

Sunday, Nov. 6 At 7:59 p.m. the Department of Public Safety received a call regarding a student's bike stolen from the racks near Best residence hall. This case was closed on Sunday, Nov. 13.

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News Briefs, Nov. 14

By Brandon Lazovic · Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016

EMU construction management students place second in national construction competition Six Eastern Michigan University construction management students placed second in a national pre-construction competition sponsored by the Associated Schools of Construction from Oct. 12 to Oct. 15 in Downers Grove, Illinois.

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Police Blotter, Oct. 30

By Joe Israel · Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016

Sunday, Oct. 23 At 12 a.m. a minor was reported to be in possession of alcohol inside of Downing residence hall. The current status of this case is open.

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Police Blotter, Nov. 7

By Joe Israel · Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016

At 4:02 a.m. the Ypsilanti Police Department apprehended a suspect for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs on the corner of Huron River Drive and Leforge Road. The status of this case is pending.

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Petition follows occupation of EMU Student Center

By Shayler Barnes Jr. · Monday, Nov. 7, 2016

three students involved in the occupation of the Student Center are being pursued by Eastern Michigan University for violation of student conduct, in response EMU faculty has started an online petition demanding that administration drop charges against the students and begin to take a different approach to non-violent protest.

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News Briefs, Nov. 7

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Nov. 7, 2016

Bridget Mary McCormack, a Michigan Court Supreme Court Justice, has been selected as commencement speaker for Eastern Michigan University's fall commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 17.

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EMU President and Provost Address Racial Slurs

By Shayler Barnes Jr. · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016

Following the overnight occupation of the Student Center at Eastern Michigan University, University President James Smith stated that no charges have been filed against the students, and wouldn’t comment on if charges will eventually be filed.

(1)EMU students occupy Student Center

EMU students occupy Student Center

By Shayler Barnes Jr. · Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016

In the evening the day following a racial slur being painted on the exterior of Ford Hall, over 200 students entered Eastern Michigan University's Student Center shortly after 12 a.m.

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News Briefs, Nov. 1

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 31, 2016

Actress Bellamy Young campaigns for Hillary Clinton at EMU Actress Bellamy Young, famous for her role as First Lady and Sen. Mellie Grant in the television series "Scandal," campaigned for Hillary Clinton at Eastern Michigan University's McKenny hall on Sunday, Oct. 30.

Latest Podcast

Introducing The Eastern Echo’s newest event and news based podcast, Scoop on the Scene. These weekly episodes will be hosted by the organization’s Digital Editor, Julez DeShetler. She intends to bring awareness to the events happening on an around campus to Echo listeners. 

DeShetler’s goal with the podcast is to encourage students and community members to get involved in an educated, safe and fun manner. She will list various events to choose from in addition to sharing the key details of said events. 

These podcasts can be expected to come out near the weekends and be no longer than 10-15 minutes.

For the week of Sept. 14 to Sept. 20, DeShetler includes events such as sports, a pub crawl, yoga, a movie in the park, Study Abroad Fair and training sessions. 

Be sure to tune in weekly to stay up to date on all the Eastern Michigan and Ypsilanti amusement!

Listen to this week’s episode here: 

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