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AFLV Council Members (left to right):  Tasha Lonabarger, Nicole Hepp, Alexx Bakhaus, Morgan Ziegelhofer, Kaitlin Burris, Nicholas Haywood, Chris Veldman, Evan Schrauben, Casey Krone, Karen Thompson, Njeri Karanja, Wen'Zell Franklin

Greek life councils bring back awards to EMU

By Nina Drumsta · Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016

Leaders from each of the Greek life councils at EMU traveled to Indianapolis to attend the AFLV Central, a weekend long conference, Feb.

Does the Student Center have enough room for students?

By Josh Hoppstock · Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016

Space in the Student Center for students to hang out has been shrinking since the construction of it.

Police blotter Feb. 17

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016

Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. The Department of Public Safety pulled over a car going the wrong way on a one way street at the corner of Washtenaw and College Place at 1:38 a.m., Thursday, Feb.

News briefs Feb. 17

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016

The International Conversation Club will be meeting in King Hall 319, Thursday Feb. 18, at 3:30 p.m.

Student Government passes resolution to solve issue of depleted student organization funds

By Mona Beydoun · Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016

Steven Cole, Student Body President proposed that Student Government form a funding panel to come up with a solution to the depleted Student Organization Allocation fund to the Business and Finance Committee.

Bernie Sanders visits the EMU Convocation Center

By Drew Sanders and Leaha Dotson · Monday, Feb. 15, 2016

The Convocation Center was packed to bursting point when democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders came to campus. The line to get into the building wrapped all the way down to Huron River Drive and then down that road to the Bubble. Once the crowd of thousands was inside, the roar of his supporters shook the building.

Bracelets made by Pittsfield Township citizen Chris Russo that she handed out to Bernie Sanders supporters.

Sanders' Monday EMU appearance leads to campaign office opening

By Leaha Dotson · Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016

Feeling the Bern has “berned” its way to Washtenaw County with the opening of the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Official Bernie 2016 Office on Saturday Feb 13, 2016. Excitement is building in Washtenaw County as volunteers and campaigners are upping their efforts to advocate for Senator Sanders in his presidential race.

Part-time lecturers hand out witty Valentine's for the EMU community to sign to deliver to EMU administration.

Part-time lecturers deliver Valentines to EMU administrators

By Nina Drumsta · Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016

This past Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, part-time lecturers that are a part of the Eastern Michigan University Federation of Teachers got together to host a table on the main floor of the Porter Building from 9 a.m.

Jay Monga, President of EMU's College Democrats and Marissa Tackett, Vice President of EMU's College Democrats speak to students.

EMU's College Democrats hosts debate viewing party

By Sarah Lewis · Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University College Democrats held a debate watch party on Thursday, Feb 11, in the Student Center. Energies were high among the 40 students in attendance as they watched the PBS News Hour Democratic debate featuring 2016 presidential candidates Sen.

International Student Association celebrates Valentine's Day

By Drew Saunders · Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016

The International Student Association filled Student Center room 310 with red and pink balloons, Saturday, Feb 13 for its Valentine’s night.

News briefs Feb. 13.

By Drew Saunders · Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will be visiting Eastern Michigan University at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 15, at the Convocation Center.

A brief Q and A with James Smith

By Drew Saunders · Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016

Eastern Michigan University's 23rd president, James Smith, was elected Friday, February 12, in a special session of the Board of Regents.

Police blotter Feb. 13.

By Drew Saunders · Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016

Monday, February 8, 2016 The Department of Public Safety came across a man urinating on Cross Street by the Eagles Market at 1:39 a.m., Monday, February 8.

New EMU president Smith talks athletics

By Andrew Mascharka · Friday, Feb. 12, 2016

Eastern Michigan University named Dr. James M. Smith its 23rd president in the school’s history Friday afternoon in a special Board of Regents meeting.

Smith introduced as EMU president

By Drew Saunders · Friday, Feb. 12, 2016

The Board of Regents room in Welch Hall was packed with people from across the state, Friday, as the Board of Regents formally elected Dr. James Michael Smith - Eastern Michigan University's new president.

James Smith to be named EMU's next president

By Nina Drumsta · Friday, Feb. 12, 2016

The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents will be gathering at 1 p.m. today in Alumni room 201 Welch Hall to vote in James Smith as their 23rd President. James Smith has a profile that fits what EMU was looking for in their presidential search.

“Working all day then hoping my boyfriend surprises me when I get home with food.” - Shelby Robbins, freshman

Eagle on the Street, Feb. 10

By Nina Drumsta · Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016

What are your plans for Valentine's Day?

Senator Travis Tharp being sworn into the Senate by Vice President Anjali Martin.

Student senate hears appeal from NAACP

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016

At the Student Council meeting that took place Tuesday night, Feb. 9, in the Student Center, Eastern Michigan University’s NAACP chapter was awarded an allocation of $639.17 after it presented a Business and Finance Appeal to the Senate.

Police blotter Feb. 9.

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016. At 7:49 a.m. the Department of Public Safety received a phone call from someone claiming they had walked in on a couple having sex in the elevator of the College of Business's parking structure.

News briefs Feb. 9.

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016

Delta Sigma Phi is hosting a Frozen Fall on Feb. 11 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in University Park and Big Bob’s Lake House to benefit the American Red Cross.

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