Strawberries could easily be the official snack of summer. Whether you love them smothered in sugar or as part of a tasty pastry, the plump red fruit is a favorite among both the young and the old, whether health-savvy or junk food junkies. And now, on Saturday, June 16th from 11am to 2pm, you can explore Depot Town and sample several strawberry-licious creations courtesy of several businesses in the Ypsilanti community as part of the Depot Town Strawberry Showcase.
Depot Town Strawberry Showcase
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Rally supports faculty contract negotiations
A group of Eastern Michigan University faculty and staff gathered outside Ford Hall on Tuesday. The rally was in support of the team negotiating new faculty contracts.
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Five-year transit program approved
Ypsilanti City Council member Peter Murdock described the four-party agreement for a county-wide transit plan as “the only way Ypsilanti will have public transportation in the future.”
City Council approved the four-party agreement, among Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County and the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority at its June 5 meeting.
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Fiscal responsibility
WEMU 89.1 FM, the public radio station broadcasting from Eastern Michigan University, has voluntarily cut its reliance on EMU‘s general fund by $50,000 this year, with more cuts to follow.
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Subject arraigned after bomb threat to Convocation Center
Tristan Karez Simmons, an 18-year-old Inkster resident, was arraigned June 6 on charges, of the false report or threat of a bomb or harmful device, for a bomb threat to Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center.
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Police Blotter
CAMPUS
June 1
Subject was arrested for failure to appear on a bench warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia at 12:35 a.m.
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EMU to offer 'mommy and baby' fitness course in fall '12
Beginning in the fall of 2012, Eastern Michigan University’s School of Health Promotion and Human Performance will offer a new one-credit-hour mommy and baby fitness course; a 15-week prenatal and post-partum exercise course designed to teach women to incorporate fitness with pregnancy and motherhood during their childbearing years.
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Karate Monkey aims to bring out your inner child
Ohh-ooh. Ahh-ahh. Translation: It’s time to get down to business— monkey business that is.
Karate Monkey is a new business based in Ypsilanti of which the focus is bringing out the inner child in all of us through hosting different events. Regardless of whether the employees are running an event or just brainstorming in the office, the motto is to always be having “crazy fun.”
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Examining the pros and cons of self-tanning
No one likes to be pasty during the summertime, especially at the beach. When surrounded by tanned, sexy bodies, you almost feel as if a ghost is among you, except that ghost is you in your half-naked, sour cream-white glory.
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Knowing what the different classifications of nonprofits represent
Last week the New York Times ran two editorials calling attention to a new flood of secret money in politics and calling for the Internal Revenue Service to act.
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Public needs common sense if held responsible for bettering society
New York City is a big place. So it’s not surprising that it has its fair share of political kooks with nutty ideas they think are the answer to America’s problems.
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Hard work pays off: Gomez-Diaz sets school record as freshman
Lydia Gomez-Diaz finished her freshman year at Eastern Michigan University, despite having had a hard time adjusting to changes in her life after moving to the U.S.
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EMU swimmers prepare to compete at Olympic trials
With the 2012 Olympics just around the corner, Eastern Michigan University is proud to be sending swimmers to the 2012 Olympic Swimming and Diving Trials at the end of June and a former EMU runner will be competing in London for his home country.
Briana Emig, a junior freestyle distance swimmer, will swim the 400 IM, 400 freestyle and 800 free at the Swimming and Diving Trials which will be held in Omaha, Neb.
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Ypsilanti houses diverse, friendly music community
Ypsilanti has never fallen short when it comes to diversity. The same can be said when it comes to the music scene. Iggy Pop was raised here, Sufjan Stevens wrote a song called “For the Widows in Paradise, For the Fatherless in Ypsilanti,” and even Elvis Costello has mentioned Ypsi in his song “Sulphur to Sugarcane.” Ypsilanti has a rich musical history and it’s growing more and more as the years go by.
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Local markets offer organic, healthy options
Just because you are off to college doesn’t mean you have to survive on microwave ramen noodles, mac n’ cheese and PB and J sandwiches.
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New program in review by EMU Board of Regents
The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents discussed the new Physician Assistant program that is currently under review, at their Educational Policy Committee meeting on June 19.
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EMU tuition to increase in fall
The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents approved a 3.95 percent increase in tuition and fees beginning fall 2012 during the June 19 regular meeting at which the 2012-13 budget was adopted.
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Area speed limits to change
The Michigan Department of Transportation plans to change the speed limits on state trunk lines in the city of Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township and Pittsfield Township.
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Students save by renting or buying used textbooks
As students head to bookstores to purchase their fall textbooks, they might want to consider a few options before doing so.
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Board approves new budget
Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents adopted a 2012-13 budget June 19 that includes a general fund operating budget of $290.6 million, an auxiliary activities operating budget of $42.1 million and a capital budget of $21.7 million. The board also received a three year capital plan.
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