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EMU Student Self-Image Lower than National Average

EMU women surveyed experience eating disorders at a rate double the national average according to a recent questionnaire administered by the Student Health Advisory Counsel (SHAC). Results also revealed that nearly one third of male respondents have utilized a drug or supplement to gain muscle mass. Read more...

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Dangerous Technology

Two weeks ago the editorial in this space explored the problem of student apathy on campus and last week it lamented the shallowness of relationships on campus-two things that can constrain the growth of real community. If these concerns are truly widespread across the student body, we need to ask ourselves what is holding us back. Read more...

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Reflections on a Y-Trip to Jubilee

The first day of spring break, 12 students from EMU loaded into a minivan and a car and headed to Georgia for a week of service at Jubilee Partners, an intentional community that works with refugees. Although getting lost seemed to be the fate of this Y-trip, we eventually arrived at Jubilee to begin a week of hard work, building friendships and great learning experiences. Read more...

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Tennis Serving Up Strong Season

The Men's Tennis team is off to one of their most competitive starts in years, despite the large amount of young talent. Read more...

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"Ti-Jean" More Than Meets the Eye

nder the guise of a simple tale of good versus evil, "Ti-Jean and His Brothers," the EMU Theater production opening tonight, tackles serious issues of cultural identity confusion and utilizes strong African rhythms and dance to present a truly unique show. Read more...

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Postponing The Future

It's late March, and we only have a few weeks of school left. Seniors, you are getting ready to graduate and are scrambling to find something to do next year. But what about the rest of us? What are we doing next year? The same thing most of us have done since we were five years old-going through the motions of another year of school. Read more...