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EMU International Students talk about their everyday struggles

By Malaya Elgarico · Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018

Sai Priya Marrapu landed in Detroit, Michigan at 5 p.m. on Aug. 17 after a dreadful and hectic 28-hour flight from Hyderabad, India. Overwhelmed with all sorts of emotions after leaving her parents and home, she still had a strong desire to further her education.

YpsiREAL and SPARK East promote Ypsilanti events

By Gary Simmons · Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018

Usually when people think of Ypsilanti, the first thing that comes to mind is a small Rust Belt factory town that is overshadowed by its seemingly cooler and hipper neighbor Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan. In most cases, people even forget that Ypsilanti also is a college town that is home to Eastern Michigan University.

Police Blotter Jan. 7 – Jan. 13

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018

Police reports on EMU's campus between Jan. 7 and Jan. 13.

Students volunteer for 11 organizations for MLK Day of Service

By Olivia Grills · Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018

As part of Eastern Michigan University’s Martin Luther King Jr. day celebrations, students gathered at the Honors College to partake in service opportunities for the community.

Therapy dogs make appearance at EMU wellness fair

By Olivia Grills · Friday, Jan. 12, 2018

Therapy dogs from Eastern Michigan University’s monthly Wellness Woof program made an appearance at the wellness fair, promoting healthy living and mental health awareness amongst several other organizations.

A Recap of 2017

By Malaya Elgarico · Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018

Yet another year is now put under our belts. So much has happened in 2017 that it would difficult to pinpoint what made it what it was. There are some good things and of course some bad things, but let’s take a step back and recall some major events that happened in the United States.

Police Blotter Dec. 31 - Jan. 6

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018

Police reports and arrests made between Dec. 31 and Jan. 6.

EMU students share their thoughts on #MeToo Campaign

By Gary Simmons · Friday, Jan. 5, 2018

While Washington and Hollywood are both seemingly worlds away from the small college town of Ypsilanti, many Eastern Michigan University students still have things to say about the sex scandals that many of America’s most powerful people are involved in.

Engage@EMU holds open house for programs

By Olivia Grills · Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017

Engage@EMU, a university office just over a year old, held an open house Friday, Dec. 8 to showcase several programs and invite those interested to see how they can engage with the community.

Police Blotter Dec. 3 - Dec. 9

By Olivia Grills · Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017

Police activity on campus between Sunday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 9.

Forum discusses Strong Hall renovations, budget at Student Center

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017

A forum discussing Eastern Michigan University’s current budget and Strong Hall renovations was held Tuesday in the student center to the public.

Police Blotter Nov. 26 – Dec. 1

By Olivia Grills · Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017

Daily crime log for the week of Nov. 26

Striving for Simple, Honest Food - a look into Beezy's Café

By Rolanda Taylor · Friday, Dec. 1, 2017

A look at Beezy's Café and the owner, Bee Roll

Ypsilanti Police Chief talks drug tests at city council meeting

By Micah Cotner · Friday, Dec. 1, 2017

Police Chief Tony Deguisti answered questions about the new swabbing drug tests happening in Ypsilanti at the city council meeting on Tuesday, November 28.

Center for Multicultural Affairs shows film "Indian School: the Survival Story"

By Sarah Lewis · Friday, Dec. 1, 2017

Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Multicultural Affairs and the Native American Student Organization presented the documentary, “Indian School, the Survivor Story”, a film highlighting the experiences of Native Americans in the Indian Industrial Boarding School in Mount Pleasant, Michigan on Thursday, Nov. 30 at Halle Library.

EMU celebrates #GivingTRUEDAY

By Malaya Elgarico · Friday, Dec. 1, 2017

With November being the month of giving, Eastern Michigan University holds Giving TRUE DAY as a way to raise funds and support different aspects of the university.

Update on racial graffiti case: suspect waived rights to probable cause conference

By Sydney Nimeth · Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017

Former Eastern Michigan University student, Eddie Curlin, 29, who is accused of the racial graffiti found on campus during the fall 2016 semester, waived his right to a probable cause conference at the 14a-1 District Court in Ann Arbor, Thursday.

Zeta Sigma Chi sorority holds SexapalooZa

By Olivia Grills · Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017

Zeta Sigma Chi, an Eastern Michigan University sorority, held their 9th annual SexapalooZa, an event promoting conversation and education about safe and healthy sex.

Eastern Michigan University students react to arraignment of racial graffiti suspect

By Malaya Elgarico · Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017

It has been over a year since Eastern Michigan University found unsettling vandalism on campus. Ever since its discovery, it has struck countless discussions rising the political climate among students.

Photo Gallery: History of Black Jews in America

By Sam Siegel · Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017

America’s most influential black rabbi, Capers C. Funnye, Jr., is spiritual leader of Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation, Chicago. He also serves as chief rabbi of the International Israelite Board of Rabbis.

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