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Students check out posters and art for sale at EMU's First Annual Washi Con

EMU's first annual washi con sees a diverse crowd

By Kelsey Hawkins-Johnson · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016

A crowd of artists, cosplayers, anime lovers, gamers, and more came together at EMU’s first annual anime and gaming convention, Washi Con, in McKenny Hall this past Saturday. The theme for the event was “the reciprocal relationship between eastern and western media”. “I never been to a convention before and always wanted to,” said EMU senior social work major, Jasmyn Tooles.

Police Blotter, Jan 26

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016

Thursday, January 21st, 2016. DPS responded to a domestic violence call from Westview at 2:25 a.m.

News Briefs, Jan. 26

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016

Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington will be giving a lecture on privilege, Thursday, January 28th, in the Student Center's room 310 A at 7:00 p.m.

Student government urges regents to act in the interest of the university

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016

Student Government passed S.Res-102 unanimously, 18-0, at the Senate meeting Tuesday night in the Student Center. In passing the resolution, the Senate voted to “urge the Board of Regents to act in the best interest of the university by voting at its meeting on February 5, 2016, to immediately provide notice of intent to end any affiliation with the Education Achievement Authority.” The Senate passed an earlier version of the resolution at their previous meeting.

EMU Equality Research Center to host speakers to raise awareness

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016

2015 was a big year for LGBTQ+ rights. The Supreme Court ruled for marriage equality nationwide, transgender rights became a mainstream issue, and overall tolerance for non-heterosexual orientations has risen dramatically.

Jenni Hoffman, PhD, explains the in's and out's of cervical cancer to students.

EMU assistant professor encourages cervical cancer awareness

By Sarah Lewis · Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016

Eastern Michigan University’s Women’s Resource Center held a discussion on cervical cancer awareness Thursday, Jan.

Police Blotter, Jan. 23

By Drew Saunders · Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016

Monday, January 18th, 2016. DPS was called to Walton hall, Monday, Jan.

Honors College kicks off Star Lecture Series with Dorris Fields

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016

The Honors College kicked off the 2016 Star Lecture series with Dr. Doris Fields. The first installment in the series was titled “A Well Lived Life: Improving race relations on campus, within the community and in workplace.” This lecture filled the Halle Library Auditorium with Honors college students along with students of Dr. Fields, to hear her enthusiastic perspective on learning about and approving race relations.

News Briefs, Jan. 20

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016

According to the Center for Disease Control, around 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States every year.

Police Blotter, Jan. 18

By Drew Saunders · Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016

Thursday, January 14th, 2016. The Department of Public Safety assisted the Ypsilanti Police Department with an assault and battery call at 1:02 a.m., Jan.

Keynote speaker Barbara Arnwine enlightenes students on MLK Day

By Jaycie Sabala · Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016

To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., Keynote Speaker and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, Barbara Arnwine, spoke to students and the community in the Student Center that day, reinstating the importance of the history and movements that are the reason behind how far society has come today. Many community members and students attended the event to hear the words of Arnwine, and educate themselves about the foundation Martin Luther King Jr.

Student Government Committee Meeting, Jan 19.

By Mona Beydoun · Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016

The Business and Finance Committee passed 18 resolutions at its’ regular committee meeting this past Tuesday night, Jan.

Police Blotter, Jan. 18

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016

Monday, Jan. 11, 2016. DPS’s K9 officer assisted the Ypsilanti Police Department in the search for a suspect.

News Briefs, Jan. 18

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016

Eastern Michigan University is closed for MLK on Monday, but that does not mean there is nothing to do around campus.

Bargains up for grabs at Goodwill's newest Ypsilanti location

By Nina Drumsta · Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016

Just last week in Ypsilanti, a brand new Goodwill store opened its doors in high hopes to benefit the community and create affordable options for those in need and students. In order to gain press and raise community awareness to donate and shop at this new location, the store held private tours between Jan.

Members of the Washtenaw County Sheriff's dive team and the Huron Valley EMS team offered their assistance at the plunge.

MSA's Purple Plunge raises $300 for American Cancer Society

By Kelsey Hawkins-Johnson · Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016

The Purple Plunge held by Eastern Michigan University’s Muslim Student Association Relay for Life Team resulted in a $300 donation to the American Cancer Society. The fundraising polar plunge event took place in the smaller lake near Bob’s Lake House in University Park on Jan.

LGBT Resource Center welcomes back students

By Drew Saunders · Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016

The LGBT Resource Center took over Student Center room 350 for its Winter Welcome Back this past Wednesday, Jan.

EMU to host panel raising awareness of human trafficking

By Meghan Koglin · Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016

Last year, 114 human trafficking cases were reported in Michigan, according to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center. A panel will be held to discuss human trafficking Tuesday evening, Jan.

'Bubble' to be closed additional two weeks

By Andrew Mascharka · Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016

A new tear in the Eastern Michigan University Indoor Practice Facility was discovered Wednesday morning according to EMU officials. This is after the original tear caused the collapse of the facility on Nov. 29.

Student Government passes resolution against regents' decision to postpone EAA vote

By Mona Beydoun · Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016

Student Government passed a resolution at the senate meeting Tuesday night to “voice no confidence” in the Board of Regents’ decision to postpone a vote on Eastern Michigan University’s involvement in the Education Achievement Authority. S.Res.-102-08, authored by Senator Jones-Darling, said that the Board of Regents has failed to recognize the negative impacts the EAA places on the student body. At the last Board of Regents meeting, the regents postponed a vote that would decide whether EMU stayed in the EAA for another year or not. “This Student Government has been constant in telling the regents over and over and over on behalf of the student body that this is not okay,” Jones-Darling said.