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“I’ll put it like this. The only reason certain drugs are outlawed, like marijuana, is because the government can’t tax people on it. I disagree with drug tests overall, depending on the type of drug.”Sammie Clay, senior, individualized program study

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The Michigan House approved a pilot program that would allow for suspicion-based drug testing on welfare recipients, on Wednesday.



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Student Senate meeting Dec. 2

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The Student Senate considered and unanimously passed Resolution 101-006 at it’s meeting Tuesday, a resolution passed by the Internal Affairs committee Nov.


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Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz speaks before a packed audience

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Eastern Michigan University Jewish Studies department welcomed Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz as a guest lecturer to speak on Jewish ethics and social justice Tuesday evening in the Student Center ballroom. Rabbi Yanklowitz has been known to be a supporter of equal marriage rights for everyone in the LGBTQ community.


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News briefs, Dec. 2

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Faculty/Staff Lunch & Learn: Graduate Business Programs: What, Why, When, Where & How The Lunch and Learn will focus on how a master’s degree in business can help your career.


“ I spent my Thanksgiving break with my family and catching up on all of my homework before finals.”Ashley Hagadon, senior, music education major

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After a long holiday weekend, The Echo asked students: “How did you spend your Thanksgiving break?”


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EMU volleyball coach resigns

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Eastern Michigan Head Volleyball Coach Kim Berrington announced her retirement Monday. Berrinton retires after 19 seasons at EMU, with a record of 305-289, and is the winningest coach in EMU volleyball history.


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News briefs Nov. 29

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Hot Topics Hot Topics is an event hosted by the Women’s Resource Center that provides a space for dialogue on feminists, women’s and gender issues in current events.



Photo by Sage StephensSome of the debris made it to the hill in Rynearson Stadium, but did not make it as far as the field.

Strong winds damage Convocation Center awning

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Part of the awning over the main entrance to the Convocation Center was blown off in the strong winds Monday. The main entrance to the building is closed until further notice. Debris has blown into Rynearson Stadium, but has not reached the football field.


“I plan on bundling up and wearing a whole bunch of clothes, because some of the buildings on campus have the heat on and some don’t. You just have to make sure you stay warm out here.”Dejanique Hawkins, junior, secondary education major

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According to University of Michigan weather observer, Dennis F. Kahlbaum, Tuesday morning’s low of 11 degrees was the second coldest temperature recorded, in the state, for Nov.



“I would, but I feel like I would get trampled and die, potentially.”Casey Coulter, freshman, theater major

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The Holiday shopping season is quickly approaching and with it the dreaded Black Friday. The Echo asked students: Do you brave the crowds?




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News Briefs Nov. 22

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Jazz and Percussion Ensemble Concert Eastern Michigan University jazz ensemble and the percussion ensemble will come together to perform a concert at 7:30 Monday, Nov.




Join Caleb Henderson for the final episode of The Factory Report this semester, and his final time hosting the show.

Welcome back to The Factory Report, hosted by Sports Editor Caleb Henderson. Check in on all the newest EMU sports updates, highlights, and what teams to keep an eye on.

Host: Caleb Henderson

Director: Gray Connor

Editor: Zachary Yourman