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NEWSThe EMU Community Learning Office is undergoing a self-evaluation to determine an appropriate course for the future. This evaluation will offer an opportunity for students to provide input and give them a chance to "own their education," commented Derrick Charles, the Community Learning agency liaison. Read more...
OPINIONTwo weeks ago, in Washington D.C., about 500,000 people marched for peace in support of bringing the troops home from Iraq. The marchers included people from all different ideologies, backgrounds, and organizations. They were there in unity to show Congress and the President that a large group of the American population is against this war. Read more...
BURG"I want to start a crusade in your life...to dare to be your best." This quote by William Danforth is the motto of the Alternative Learning Center (ALC). The ALC works with students that are not succeeding, for any number of reasons, in the Rockingham County public school system. Read more...
SPORTSCurrently with 824 digs, senior volleyball player Ryan Detweiler broke the EMU all-career digs record on Thursday, February 1, 2007 against Warner Southern. Coming into this year Detweiler needed 82 digs to beat the previous record of 772 held by Shaun Hackman, who played between 1996 and 1999. Read more...
STYLE"Nude Truths," the newest art gallery in the EMU library, presents an interesting juxtaposition of art and text that seems to portray one's journey through faith while wrestling specifically with issues of peace and justice. The exhibit both provides an aesthetically pleasing experience and provokes thought; it is well worth attending. Read more...
