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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.

EMU faculty and hundreds of students rally to protest racism on campus

By Brandon Lazovic · Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016

Hundreds of people gathered outside of Ford Hall at Eastern Michigan University on Wednesday, Nov.

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.

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.

Racial Slur on EMU's Ford hall

By Shayler Barnes Jr. · Monday, Oct. 31, 2016

A racial slur targeting the black community was spray painted at Eastern Michigan University on the east exterior wall of Ford Hall this morning.

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.

EMU Student Government votes against purchasing business cards for senators

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 31, 2016

In a heated discussion at the Student Government meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18 a resolution to authorize the purchase of business cards for senators was denied in a vote of 2-18.

Mock presidential debate at EMU brings some humor to the campaign

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016

At Eastern Michigan University, professors Beth Henschen and Jeffery Bernstein took over the guises of presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump for a mock debate on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

EMU Wise hall receives air conditioning during summer renovations

By Nina Drumsta · Monday, Oct. 24, 2016

Many students that live in campus housing on Eastern Michigan University’s campus do not have the amenities of air conditioning, with 10 of the 12 residence hall complexes and all of the apartment complexes lacking air conditioning.

EMU dining services held grand re-opening in celebration of Chartwells contract

By Eugene Kutz · Monday, Oct. 24, 2016

Eastern Michigan University Dining Services held its grand reopening in the Student Center on Thursday, Oct. 13 in commemoration of contracting with Chartwells, a catering service that works with over 280 colleges.

EMU Center for Multicultural Affairs discusses cultural appropriation of Halloween costumes

By Sarah Lewis · Monday, Oct. 24, 2016

Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Multicultural Affairs hosted “We Are Not a Costume,” a discussion on cultural appropriation of Halloween costumes on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Student Center.

News Briefs, Oct. 22

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 24, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University Physical Plant is renovating the courtyard in King Hall as a result of the Sept. 20 graffiti incident, which included racial slurs spray painted on the west wall.

EMU Police Blotter, Oct. 22

By Joe Israel · Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016

At 8:58 p.m. an assault was reported to authorities at a location on Huron River Drive. This case was closed on Oct. 16.

Kiley Albert, ROTC alpha company executive officer, swimming 15 meters with a dummy M16 rifle and full equipment.

EMU ROTC cadets engage in Combat Water Survival Training

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 17, 2016

In a test of endurance the Eastern Michigan University ROTC program conducted Combat Water Survival Training in Jones Pool on Friday, Oct. 14.

Audience members holding Start by Believing flyers. Their names are written on them, followed by the statement, "When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing."

"Start by Believing" campaign changes negative stigma on sexual violence

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 17, 2016

In an effort to change the publics' response to sexual assault, the "Start by Believing" campaign was held at Eastern Michigan University on Monday, Oct. 10.

Audience members from the "Got Consent?" event holding Start by Believing flyers. Their names are written on them, followed by the statement, "When someone tells me they were raped or sexually assaulted, I Start by Believing."

EMU hosts Got Consent? event to raise dating and sexual violence awareness

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 17, 2016

Eastern Michigan University hosted a public informational session called "Got Consent?" on Wednesday, Oct. 12, which describes dating and sexual violence and how the criminal justice system operates.

News Briefs, Oct. 15

By Brandon Lazovic · Monday, Oct. 17, 2016

EMU's College of Business was ranked one of the nation's best business schools according to a 2017 edition of the Princeton Review's book, "The Best 294 Business Schools."

Police Blotter, Oct. 15

By Joe Israel · Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016

At 12:35 a.m. Department of Public Safety officials received a call regarding a stolen Microsoft Xbox controller taken from a room inside Best residence hall. The current status of this case is open.

Sen. Cory Booker addressing the crowd during the Hillary Clinton campaign at EMU on Monday, Oct. 10

Sen. Cory Booker Pushes Voter Registration the Day Before the Deadline

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016

Just before the deadline of Oct. 11, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker visited Eastern Michigan University on Monday, Oct. 10

Resolutions form at EMU following hate speech

By Shayler Barnes Jr. · Friday, Oct. 14, 2016

The two incidents of hate speech on Eastern Michigan University campus have exposed issues in communication between faculty, students, and members of EMU’s executive team.