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Jock Jams at EMU

By Amy Cooper · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015

The 14th Annual Jock Jams was held Thursday, Jan. 22 at Pease Auditorium by the Student Athlete Advisory Council. It brings comradery to the sports teams across the board and it was a great event to bring everyone together for some lighthearted fun.

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News briefs, Jan. 25

Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015

Monday, Jan. 26 "And There’s the Humor of It": Shakespeare and the Four Humors Come and examine the intersection of medical theory and literature with this panel exhibition on loan from the National Library of Medicine, all day at the Halle Library. Workplace Equality; LGBT Polices and Practice State Senator Rebekah Warren and a panel of researchers, advocates, and Human Resource professionals examine impacts of workplace discrimination.

“I’m not sure. I don’t worry about it that much. I don’t know anything about it.”Dane Smith, undecided, freshman

Eagle on the street, Jan. 25

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015

Climate change is a hot topic in current events, even being mentioned in the State of the Union Address. The Echo asked students: “Do you think that climate change is a real issue that Americans should be worried about?

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Reporter, author visits EMU to talk Detroit revival

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015

John Gallagher, journalist and author, visited Eastern Michigan University Tuesday evening to kick off the three-part lecture series, “The Future of Urban Michigan,” hosted by the Political Science department. Gallagher is a veteran reporter at the Detroit Free Press, where he co-wrote the award-winning enterprise story “How Detroit went broke” with EMU and Echo alumnus Nathan Bomey.

ASA Martin Luther King Day panel

ASA tries to break down cultural divide

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015

During the Martin Luther King Day celebration, Eastern Michigan University hosted 13 academic program—many of which were LBC approved. The African Student Association hosted their first academic program Monday afternoon, titled “The African/African-American Divide.” The program was a panel lead discussion about breaking the barrier between the African and African-American cultures.

“Yes, because I think that money should not be a barrier for people pursuing higher education.”Adrianna Duchene, social work, senior

Eagle on the Street, Jan. 14

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015

President Obama announced, Jan. 8, a proposal in favor of free, “for anyone willing to work for it,” community college tuition.

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Scholarships available to you

By Meghan Koglin · Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015

Eastern Michigan University lists more than 600 scholarships on its financial aid page. Many of these scholarships can be awarded during a student’s freshman year or after. Scholarships can be specific to colleges within the university, departments and majors.

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News briefs, Jan. 13

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015

Dr. Patti Duncan: Genealogies of Unbelonging - Contesting Legacies of U.S. Militarism in South Korea Dr. Patti Duncan will be hosting a discussion on the transition of feminism in the United States military and the historical effects on women, gender, violence and migration in South Korea, highlighting mixed race and transnational adoptees.

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Student Senate meeting, Jan. 17

By Meghan Koglin · Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015

Wanting to avoid last year’s Student Government election controversy, Eastern Michigan University’s Student Senate is preparing for this year’s election now. The Election Commission is working to put together a committee to run this year’s election.

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EMU hosts DECA competition

By Sarah Lewis · Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015

Eastern Michigan University hosted the Annual Distributive Education Clubs of America District 5 Marketing Competition, Jan.

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News briefs, Jan. 10

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015

SOLAR: "Meetings that keep 'em coming" This Student Organization Learning and Resources session will focus on how to run an effective and organized meeting.

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Police Blotter, Jan. 10

By Scout Bostley · Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015

Tuesday, Jan. 6 Alcohol was found and confiscated from a dorm room in Wise Hall during a room check at 4:58 p.m.. The alcohol was found in the room of two underage students.

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City Council considers two new ordinances

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015

Two ordinances underwent a first reading at the Ypsilanti City Council meeting Tuesday evening. A public hearing has been set for the second readings, to be Feb.

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EMU earns Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015

Eastern Michigan University received recognition for exceptional levels of community engagement with the Carnegie Foundation’s 2015 Community Engagement Classification, the foundation said in a statement Wednesday. Eastern is one of 240 campuses in the United States to receive the classification.

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Police blotter, Jan. 6

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015

Dec. 21 During a traffic stop near Huron River Drive and Oakwood Street at 12:34 a.m., police noticed narcotic paraphernalia in the back seat of the vehicle.

Latest Podcast

Journalist Lenora Chu talks with Eastern Michigan University associate professor of Journalism Dr. You Li on this weeks episode of Women Journalists COVID Experiences. If you are interested in hearing the full unedited conversation check out the Eastern Michigan University archive website. Otherwise tune in for this weeks exceptional episode of WJCE on Spotify!

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