Carina Ice

Malek Abduljaber comments on the revolution in Egypt. The ‘teach-in’ on Thursday was held to help educate the campus community on the conflicts arising in the Middle East.

In response to recent suicides, Spirit Day aims to raise awareness of harassment against the LGBT community. Supports are urged to wear purple on Oct. 20.

Eastern Michigan University’s Astronomy Club meets at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday in 402 Sherzer Observatory. Meetings are always free and activities range from stargazing and observing nebula rings to watching astronomy-themed movies such as “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.”

Texas Hold 'Em tournament

Eastern students participate in the tournament. The event has grown massively in its seven years at the REC IM.

Texas Hold 'Em tournament

Paul Jamison, a retiree from the physical plant joins with students, illustrating the variety of players at the event.

Carnes

Mark C. Carnes came from New York to lecture EMU on the psychology of slacking off in a universiy setting. Carnes believes that a change in the nature of the classroom could make it as interesting as drinking.

Beyond Ramen

William Alt pours pasta. Alt encourages not only cooking, but also the bonding of sharing a meal.

Beyond Ramen

Students (from left to right) Mark Smith, Jennie Rokakis, Lan Wilson and Leontine Ihirwe create pesto sauce to go with their pasta dinner.

Roomates

Seniors (left to right) Seth Smith, Karsten Kelsey and Neil Simikowski enjoy some good roomate time. However, even the best roomates face obstacles.