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Student sanctions following sit-in continue

By Shayler Barnes Jr. · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016

Following the four racial slurs found on Eastern Michigan University’s campus and the original four students being sanctioned for their involvement in the Student Center protest in early November, more sanctions have followed and will continue. “We can’t identify all students involved because none of them gave us their identification.

News Briefs, Dec. 5

By Brandon Lazovic and Sarah Lewis · Monday, Dec. 5, 2016

EMU student wins third annual College Food Stars cooking competition Sarah Lewis Kourtni Talley, student at Eastern Michigan University student, won the grand prize of $1000 at Holiday Inn near the University of Michigan’s third annual College Food Stars cooking competition on Sunday, Nov. 13 for her Avocado Delight dish.

From left to right: Machhadie Assi, senior studying biology and criminal justice, Fiana Arbab, senior double majoring in psychology and women's gender studies and sociology minor, and Eun-Jung Katherine Kim, Ph. D., assistant professor of philosophy at Wayne State University.

Eun-Jung Katherine Kim lectures on ideology and human rights at EMU

By Sarah Lewis · Monday, Dec. 5, 2016

Eun-Jung Katherine Kim, Ph.D., assistant professor of philosophy at Wayne State University, presented her lecture, “In the Name of Human Rights: The Difference Between an Ideology and Ideal of Human Rights” as part of the Eastern Michigan University Philosophy Speaker Series on Thursday, Dec.

Police Blotter, Dec. 5

By Joe Israel · Monday, Dec. 5, 2016

Monday, Nov. 28 At 2:26 a.m. a traffic stop was conducted at the location of St. John Street and Lowell Street where a subject was cited for minor in possession of intoxicants. This case closed on Nov. 28.

EMU unity mural to be designed by collaboration of local artists

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Dec. 5, 2016

In a collaborative effort to visually illustrate an educational and inclusive environment on Eastern Michigan University's campus, members of the EMU and Ypsilanti community are designing and painting a unity mural on Monday, Jan. 16.

Police Blotter, Nov. 28

By Joe Israel · Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016

Sunday, Nov. 20 At 1:39 a.m. the Department of Public Safety received a call regarding an underage student found intoxicated inside of Downing residence hall. This case was closed on Nov. 20.

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.

Audience members sitting in the McKenny Hall Ballroom for the "Know Justice, Know Peace" day-long teach-in at Eastern Michigan University discussing racism, diversity and inclusion on Monday, Nov. 14.

EMU student reflections on racism and university's response during day-long teach-in

By Brandon Lazovic · Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016

In response to the multiple racist graffiti incidents on Eastern Michigan University's campus the EMU Faculty Senate hosted a day-long "Know Justice, Know Peace" teach-in on racism, diversity and inclusion on Monday, Nov.

Participants raise their fists in a show of solidarity and support during the Black Lives Matter event at the day-long teach-in on racism, diversity and inclusion on Monday, Nov. 14.

EMU community discusses Black Lives Matter during teach-in

By Eugene Kutz · Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016

On Monday, Nov. 14 Eastern Michigan University’s Faculty Senate hosted a racial relations teach-in titled “Know Justice, Know Peace,” an all-day event at McKenny Hall.

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.

#Notmypresident rally draws crowd on EMU's campus

By Olivia Grills · Monday, Nov. 14, 2016

A rally protesting president-elect Donald Trump started in the early evening on Monday, Nov. 14 on Eastern Michigan University’s campus.

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.

The Sound Grenade, advertised as "the world's smallest SOS alarm," was created by the company ROBOCOPP, can fit in any pocket and weighs less than an ounce. Photo courtesy of ROBOCOPP

ROBOCOPP creates 'world's smallest SOS alarm' to help protect students

By Sarah Lewis · Monday, Nov. 14, 2016

In an effort to help college students stay safe the companyROBOCOPP has created the Sound Grenade, a personal alarm used to scare off possible criminals and attackers from hurting students.

Trump’s presidential win surprises young voters at EMU’s election gathering

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016

Presidential candidate Donald Trump won the presidency on Tuesday, Nov. 8, stunning the crowd at Eastern Michigan University’s election party hosted by EMU Student Government.

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.

4 EMU students face disciplinary action for involvement in student center sit-in

By Brandon Lazovic · Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016

Four students who took part in the Student Center overnight occupation to protest the racial graffiti spray painted on several Eastern Michigan University buildings are currently facing one-year suspensions for their involvement in the sit-in.

Bob Heighes (right), chief of Eastern Michigan University's police department, speaking with members of Student Government on Nov. 1 regarding EMU PD's investigation of the racial graffiti incidents on campus.

EMU chief of police speaks with Student Government about racial graffiti investigation

By Brandon Lazovic · Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016

Members of Eastern Michigan University's Student Government spoke with Bob Heighes, chief of EMU's Police Department, on Nov. 1 about EMU PD's ongoing investigation of the racial graffiti incidents on campus.

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.

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.

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.