Senators Dissent After B&F Committee Allocates More Money Than Budgeted

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MONDAY,MONDAY, SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 30 30 | | VOLUME VOLUME 136, 136, ISSUE ISSUE 4 4 SERVING EMU AND YPSILANTI SINCE 1881 Senators dissent after B&F Committee allocates more money than budgeted JENNA ROBINSON budgeted for allocations for the year is STUDENT GOVERNMENT $96,750. The money allocated to student REPORTER organizations on Tuesday, Sept. 17, end- ed up being more than double what was originally budgeted prior to the committee Director of Business and Finance Mo- meeting. hammad Aggour gave his executive report “I made sure that I told the Senators on at the Senate meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the committee that we have a limit of how regarding the previous week’s committee much we intend or want to hand out each meeting. Aggour discussed how more mon- committee meeting so that we don’t go ey was allocated at the meeting than what over budget and we definitely shot through was initially agreed upon to stay on budget. that,” Aggour said. “The amount that I told “We held the first meeting on Tuesday, the senators was $4,000 for student orga- Sept. 17,” Aggour said. “The committee al- nizations and $3,500 for club sports, so a located a total of $13,200 to four student total of $7,500. So right now in our first organizations and two club sports. Before meeting we allocated $10,000 to student the meeting, the committee discussed how organizations and $3,200 for club sports. I much we should allocate each meeting to believe that is way too much.” stay on budget. On Tuesday, we went over For student organizations, the commit- the recommended amount. Some Senators tee allocated $3,800 to Behind the Music, disagreed on how much money should be $3,000 to Surge EMU, $1,200 to The Na- spent, and this is what they were discussing tional Association of Black Accountants this past senate meeting.” and $2,000 to Mock Trials. The Business and Finance Committee For club sports, the committee allocat- has the responsibility of reviewing the allo- ed $2,000 to men’s baseball and $1,200 to cation requests from student organizations women’s lacrosse. and club sports to determine the amount SEE “FINANCE” PAGE 2 of money they will receive. The amount THE SENATE MEETING ON TUESDAY, SEPT. 24, BROUGHT TENSION WITHIN THE MEETING ROOM. JENNA ROBINSON Walk for mental health Pelosi announces impeachment and suicide prevention inquiry against President Trump MEGAN MORRISON who cares for you,” Phillips said, adding how NEWS REPORTER data from across the nation show stress and anxiety have a significant impact on student mental health. “We cannot stand around and EMU’s SAFE Now hosted the third an- allow people to feel like there’s no one here nual Walk for Suicide Prevention and Mental that will support them.” Health Awareness on Friday, Sept. 27. The The display of 110 backpacks on the pond event aimed to start a conversation about steps is a powerful and moving way for ‘Send mental health and suicide prevention in a Silence Packing’ to raise suicide awareness. way that will raise awareness and reduce the There are 1,100 college students who lost stigma. It was co-hosted by Active Minds and their lives to suicide this last year; each back- CAPS. pack represents 10 of those lives. Several of About 60 people arrived at the Lake the backpacks contain stories about the stu- House to show their support despite the rainy dents and their lives before they died. fall weather. After registering for the walk, “The Send Silence Packing display is the participants were able to choose from an as- most influential thing that we have ... it is an sortment of different beaded necklaces. Each amazing representative as to why we are here. color of necklaces represented a different We are here for those students,” says Madelyn reason for attending the event whether it was Dooling, president of Active Minds. “[Many your own struggle, a loved one’s struggle or to of the students have stories saying] ‘This stu- show solidarity with everyone who struggles dent was super involved in their community with issues of mental health. and nobody knew how they were feeling’ and The event featured a walk around the it makes you think about your friends who university pond, a display of 110 backpacks, may be struggling and you just have no idea.” a raffle and multiple student organization PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WHITE HOUSE The topics of suicide and mental health booths including Active Minds and Planned UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKY AND UNITED STATES PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP FACE QUESTIONS FROM THE awareness are close to Dooling’s heart. When Parenthood Next Generation. PRESS DURING A MEETING ON SEPT. 25, 2019. she started attending EMU, her high school Ellen Gold, dean of students, opened the released, filed a formal complaint that Trump in the Nixon impeachment, Pelosi was in no saw a significant increase in suicides of stu- ASHLEE BUHLER ceremony with a thank you to all of the stu- used military aid as leverage to pressure the hurry to do this and takes it extraordinarily dents, including someone who was close to NEWS EDITOR dents and organizations that attended. She president of Ukraine to investigate presiden- seriously. It seems to me, particularly in light her. was followed by Calvin Phillips, associate tial candidate Joe Biden’s son, who served on of the news regarding the transcript of his “It hits really close to home,“ Dooling Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi an- vice president of student affairs at Eastern the board of a Ukrainian natural gas company. conversation with the president of Ukraine, said. “I want to advocate for the people who nounced Tuesday, Sept. 24 that the House Michigan University. Professor Edward Sidlow, who teaches it’s probably appropriate that they launch an can’t advocate for themselves.” would initiate a formal impeachment inqui- “The impact that we have on the lives of courses on Congress and the Presidency at inquiry.” If you or someone you know is struggling ry against President Trump. Pelosi accused students ... is dear to my heart in terms of un- Eastern Michigan University, said he feels Professor Jeffrey Bernstein, who teaches with suicidal thoughts or struggling with other Trump of violating the Constitution by seek- derstanding the importance of helping each launching an inquiry is the appropriate move. Intro to American Government, Campaigns issues of mental health, reach out to EMU’s ing help from a foreign leader to tarnish a po- and every student feel like they belong, that “I think [Pelosi’s] message was appro- and Elections and Public Opinion, said he CAPS at 313 Snow Health Center or by call- litical opponent for his own gain. they’re valued and that there’s someone here priately somber,” Sidlow said. “I think like agrees with launching an inquiry against ing 734-487-1118. The move to put in an inquiry came after Thomas O’Neill, the Speaker of the House Trump. a whistleblower, whose name has not been SEE “TRUMP” PAGE 2 Finding your dash: political science New writing centers established for Ypsilanti professor speaks to EMU students SOPHIA KALAKAILO The writing centers will support writers of all ages, levels and back- grounds. Writing coaches will include trained EMU writing tutors and poverty. She discussed how your life.” ARTS REPORTER JAYLYN JONES professors, local teachers and other trained volunteers from the com- she sometimes didn’t have all Patrick said she has tak- NEWS REPORTER munity. the school supplies she need- en this quote and uses it to YpsiWrites is a new initiative that will place writing centers at all YpsiWrites will provide drop ins during the week at all three YDL ed for school; wearing shoes educate people. During the three locations of the Ypsilanti District Library (YDL) to extend the The Civil Rights Move- locations. They will run for a few hours one day a week at each loca- that had holes in them, not discussion, she talked about writing support already present for EMU students into the Ypsilanti ment has long passed but tion. Drop ins take place on Tuesdays at YDL-Superior, on Wednes- being able to afford socks to a time she visited her sister community. economic, political and so- days at YDL-Michigan and on Thursdays at YDL-Whittaker. wear in the winter and com- in Mississippi and her sister “We’ve done a lot of writing outreach on campus with the Univer- cial disparity still exist. Dr. Additionally, YpsiWrites will host workshops in the evenings and ing home to no electricity informed her of a nine year sity Writing Center,” said Ann Blakeslee, a professor of English and Barbara Patrick, a political on Saturdays. Upcoming free programs include memoir writing work- was somewhat common. old boy in the neighborhood director of the Office of Campus & Community Writing at EMU. “It’s science professor at Eastern shops in September, National Novel Writing Month in November and From as young as six that was repeating the first always been a dream of ours to extend that reach into the community.” Michigan University, gave a poetry writing workshops in December. A new schedule of programs years old Patrick said she grade for the third time. She Blakeslee and Cathy Fleischer, also a professor of English at EMU, presentation on Sept. 24 to will be released in the winter. wanted to make it her mission later found out that the boy are leading the project. They have partnered with 826 Michigan, an address how racial segrega- Some programs for adults and children will occur simultaneously to be able to change lives. was picked on at school for organization that supports youth writers, and YDL. They are receiving tion and discrimination are so a parent can attend a program at the same time as their child. These She shared with the audience not having the things that he additional assistance from Washtenaw Literacy. being challenged by the mil- simultaneous programs also intend to bring together young and adult an experience she learned needed, just like she didn’t “We began a partnership with the Ypsilanti District Library last year lennial generation. writers for the betterment of their writing overall. from a Sunday school teacher when she was child. Patrick and started thinking about how we might be able to open up communi- Patrick began by speak- A launch and grand opening for YpsiWrites themed “Everyone’s a while attending church. knew she wanted to help ty writing centers at the libraries to support teen and adult writers, and ing about her upbringing and Writer” will occur on Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all three YDL “We all have a start date, him and decided to take him all kinds of writing.” explained Fleischer. “[We want] to really help the hardships she endured locations. There will be writing activities, writing prompts for writers we all have an end date and shopping for supplies. writers gain an identity as writers, and to really start thinking of them- growing up. Born in Delta, to respond to on large boards, giveaways and at the Whittaker Road we all have a dash,” Patrick selves as writers. And to continually improve their writing, but also she grew up in the face of location, there will be a writers exposition and authors event. said. “That dash represents SEE “PATRICK” PAGE 2 enjoy the writing.”

News...... 2 Opinions...... 4 Comics...... 5 Sports...... 6 Classifieds...... 8 2 Monday, September 30 News The Eastern Echo stated said that spending money on students should not be viewed as a negative. “FINANCE” FROM FRONT “I believe that any opportunity that we have to support students is one we should “PATRICK” FROM FRONT “At this rate we will be out of money by Nov. 3,” Aggour said. “I know that’s not take. Especially at the beginning of the year when we have welcome back events and Patrick later discovered after taking the going to happen, we just need to keep this in mind.” before students are buried in their schoolwork, they should be given the opportunity boy home that he had four brothers and sis- During the Senate meeting, Senator Reid Scott was called upon to ask a question or to socialize and learn on campus,” Cooley said. “My philosophy is that every dollar ters. They lived in a single lodged trailer point of clarification during Aggour’s report. allocated to an organization is beneficial. Every group comes to us for a reason, and with no electricity and no running water. “Anyone who was at the Financial Committee last week knows I was very unhappy not giving people that care enough to fill out the paperwork and present at the meetings Patrick wanted to continue helping the boy with it,“ Scott said. “We made no hard decisions whatsoever. We completely got rolled some consideration is just ridiculous. We should not dismiss any organization on the through school. This was her “dash.” over and were a bunch of ‘yes’ people and you can’t do that because, as Director Ag- sole fact that their request does not fit into our budget. If their request is not in line with Patrick went on to talk about three Civ- gour said, we are going to blow through our budget before the semester even ends and the values set forth by the committee in my eyes, I will speak up.” il Rights Activist’s that did something as- we have to make tougher decisions on that. We cannot give everyone the full amount The disagreements among Senators were evident in the Senate meeting but Cooley tounding with their dash. One of them be- they ask for. Tough decisions have to be made and they need to followed up with actual said she will confidently stand by her votes in a way that prioritizes students here at ing James Meredith, who became the first tough decision action.” EMU. African American to attend the University Parlimentarian Jack Swartzinski then called a point of order since Scott was not “My role as a member of Student Government is to first and foremost benefit our of Mississippi in 1962. asking a question or for clarification from Aggour. students, who deserve everything that we are able to give them,” Cooley said. “I look The University made it hard for Mere- “I believe this time is supposed to be spent for asking these directors questions, it forward to continue serving the student body as a Senator and funding events and ser- dith to enroll in the school and tried by any may be more appropriate to have this sort of discussion in closing discussion rather vices that are beneficial to our student body. We need to focus on helping students first means not to accept him. Meredith then than in Executive Report time,” Swartzinski said. and I will continue to vote in a fashion that accomplishes that goal. My vote is my own filed a law suit against the University alleg- When questioned further after the Senate meeting, Scott apologized for his outburst. and I stand by them.” ing discrimination. He lost the case in the “I don’t think it needs to be blown out of proportion,” Scott said. “Not just saying When interviewed, Senator Marisa Salice said she will also continue to vote in a state courts but the case made its way to Su- that, we don’t have that deep rooted disagreements. Last night (Tuesday, Sept. 24,) way she believes will benefit students. preme Court which ruled in his favor. when I spoke, I did speak out of turn, the time was supposed to be for questions and I “I will continue to vote in ways that benefit the students of Eastern Michigan Uni- Patrick stated that President John F. did go out of order. I take responsibility for being overreacting. We on the committee versity, but I also believe in allocating money in a responsible manner,” Salice said. Kennedy sent three-thousand U.S mar- aren’t fighting or anything about things. I feel like this is my fault and I blew things When asked what the committee’s next steps would be, Aggour said it would de- shals to escort Meredith to the University out of proportion. I did not mean to cause all of this and feel totally responsible for any pend on how many organizations have allocation requests before the meeting. because the riots had broken out in attempt feelings of this.” “It just depends on many student organizations and clubs come before the meeting to block him from registering for class. While the Business and Finance Committee could agree the meeting on Sept. 17 did and just being mindful about how much is being spent,” Aggour said. “We take into He was eventually allowed to enroll at the not go as planned, they have varying opinions on whether allocating more money than consideration how much they fundraise and we take into consideration how many stu- school. However, was followed by continu- originally budgeted is detrimental or beneficial. dents they impact with their event.” ous bullying and harassment. Senator Alexa Cooley served on the Business and Finance Committee last year and Two members of the Business and Finance Committee could not be reached for “What did James Meredith decided to is a returning member for this year. Cooley described the committee meeting as “try- comment. do with his dash?” Patrick asked the crowd. ing” but believes that the differences in member’s ideology will be a strength. Cooley “Meredith chose to use his dash to say that citizens in this country should have access it is not clear that the majority of the House actually wants of the president in the eyes of the public. to the institution of higher education of their “TRUMP” FROM FRONT to impeach President Trump. “The democrats for a long time have really held off choice and can’t be denied based off what However, the language in the Constitution is “frustrat- “It takes two-thirds to convict and remove a president this talk,” Bernstein said. “Nancy Pelosi has really held you look like or where you come from.” ingly vague” in regards to what behavior is grounds for from office,” Bernstein said. “The democrats right now, in back impeachment. In this district, Debbie Dingell has not Despite the hardships, Meredith ob- impeachment. the 100 seat senate, have 47 seats from the democrats and pushed hard for impeachment. I think there’s a sense that tained his degree from the University of “What’s interesting is that something that is against 53 from the republicans. However, the democrats do have this scandal might be something different; that this may Mississippi in political science in 1963 and the law is not automatically impeachable. And something a majority in the House, so if they do hold together on this, be a bridge too far where the democrats say, ‘We can’t later received a master’s degree in econom- that is impeachable doesn’t necessarily have to go against they do have the votes to impeach.” look the other way with something like this.’ … I think ics from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria the law,” Bernstein said. “If there is one important lesson Although possible, Bernstein said he believes a Trump the democrats have reached a conclusion that it’s time.” and a law degree from Columbia here to take from this it’s that impeachment is a political impeachment is not realistic at this point in time. Professor Sidlow said he wants people to know that University in 1968. process; not a legal proceeding. It is a political process by “You need 67 to convict and there are 47 democratic “this is not a television spectacle,” rather a sign of much Following the presentation, the floor which a president whose behavior in office is deemed to senators now,” Bernstein said. “So to convict and remove bigger problems in United States politics. was opened for students to ask questions. be unacceptable in a way that goes beyond a policy dis- Trump, you would need to somehow get a minimum of “This is extraordinarily important business,” he said. One student asked: “What are some ways agreement.” 20 Republican senators agreeing that Trump should be re- “I think what’s most important is not Mr. Trump and not EMU’s students can get involved on cam- So now that an impeachment inquiry has been made, moved. That’s very far-fetched. his administration and not Mitch McConnell. What’s im- pus or in our communities to help people what’s next? At the conclusion of an investigation, which “The Republican Party is very much aligned with portant is how this continues to make our politics so toxic who face issues of not having necessities could take several months, if it is found that there are rea- Trump …. What will it take to convince 20 senators that that they can’t work. Its short sighted of people to say, such as food, shelter and supplies?’’ sons for impeachment, the House Judiciary Committee Donald Trump has to be removed from office? I could ‘Get Mr. Trump out of office’ or ‘Support Mr. Trump at all Patrick recommended getting involved with some of the organizations at Eastern will draw up articles of impeachment, which will then be imagine what, but remember, this is the guy who said, ‘I costs.’ That simply furthers the toxicity and the ugliness Michigan University that aid in helping voted on by the full House. If they pass the articles of could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and it wouldn’t af- of our politics and whomever our next president is will people who are less fortunate or socializing impeachment, they will be delivered to the senate, who fect my popularity.’” absolutely be unable to work with the other side because with people who may not look like you. Just would then begin preparing for a trial. For those questioning the goals of the democrats, Ber- of all the ugliness that has transpired between the middle starting a conversation could lead to all the Bernstein noted that while it appears majority of the nstein said it would be counterproductive to go through 1990s and today.” help they need. House wants to go through with the impeachment inquiry, the impeachment process only to promote a negative view Summit on the Park Lifeguard Positions and Classes Now Available

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News Editor: Ashlee Buhler [email protected] @AshleeBuhler The Eastern Echo News Monday, September 30 3 Office of the Ombuds MAP provides students the opportunity to present at Student address issues of minority participation MEGAN GIRBACH Borges believes it is important to have a MAP chapter on STUDENT ORG. REPORTER campus as it exposes people to philosophical topics that are mi- Government meeting nority-focused. EMU’s Minorities and Philosophy Chapter (MAP) is a group “One of the goals of MAP is to examine and address issues of JENNA ROBINSON of students whose mission is to “examine and address issues of minority participation in academic philosophy, and to help repair STUDENT GOVERNMENT minority participation in academic philosophy.” Even though the the leak in the pipeline issues that exist,“ he said. “Our discipline REPORTER group is mostly lead by graduate students, MAP also relies on has a dearth of minority faces, not just in the classroom, but in faculty support and urges undergraduate involvement. Currently, the faculty and also in the material covered in the syllabi. Fortu- The Office of the Ombuds is a resource MAP has 134 chapters throughout the world. nately for EMU students, our Philosophy Department has been for students, faculty, staff and administra- Through the MAP organization, students can share ideas on proactive and they’ve done a great job of furnishing students tion on campus that deals with any type of topics related to minorities and philosophy, meet and support with an academic experience that is robust and diverse.” conflict and need guidance. peers and learn from philosophy departments. Borges’ goal for EMU’s MAP chapter is to meet for a reading Director of the Office of the Ombuds, A few of MAP’s main goals include “addressing minority is- discussion every first Tuesday of the month. He encourages in- Julia Heck, came to the Student Govern- JENNA ROBINSON terested students to attend the first meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDS OFFICE IS sues in the profession, theoretical issues regarding philosophy ment meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24 as a LOCATED IN ROOM 248 IN THE STUDENT of gender, race, sexual orientation, class, disability, native lan- 5 p.m. in the History and Philosophy lounge. guest speaker to bring this resource to the CENTER. guage, et cetera, and philosophy done from minority perspec- If interested, please contact Borges at [email protected] to senators’ attention. let him know you will be attending. to address that concern or issue, [and] tives.” Heck wanted to make Student Gov- Even though MAP is still in its early stages, Borges has big how can we get them connected to the Typical meeting formats include external or internal speakers, ernment aware of this resource so that the hopes for the chapter this year. right campus resources.” reading groups, film screenings, mentorship events for -under senators can direct students to the Office “Growing our reading group and attracting folks from vary- Heck hopes that more people at EMU graduates or graduates, panel discussions, practical workshops of the Ombuds when needed. ing disciplines/majors is our humble goal at the moment,“ Borg- will take advantage of what the office has that focus on communication techniques, navigating stereotype “We serve as a neutral and confidential es said. “In the future, if I may be so bold as to say, we would to offer by bringing the resource to Stu- threat or implicit bias and many other topics. resource to students really in navigating like to include a speaker series or perhaps a symposium.” dent Government’s attention. Cristobal Borges, MAP’s organizer, is a graduate student conflict,” Heck said. “Anything that- re Borges offered some advice for incoming members. The Office of the Ombuds is located in from EMU and is responsible for installing the MAP chapter at lates to Eastern, students can come seek “Above all else, [we are] an all-inclusive group,“ he said. Room 248 in the Student Center. Ombuds the university. help from our office where we’ll talk “We welcome with open arms contributors from all walks of life; can also be reached by email: emu_om- “Our group is nascent, and as such, our endeavors are modest about what problems, concerns, issues you needn’t be a philosophy major or grad student. Our group [email protected], or by phone number: at this point; we have started out by organizing a reading group or complaints they’re experiencing. [We is a safe and welcoming place for all who care to participate.” (734)487-0074. More information can be that will cover minority-related philosophical topics,“ Borges want to] be able to try and figure out [if To learn more about the Minorities and Philosophy organiza- found on the website: emich.edu/ombuds. said. there are] policies or processes that work tion and their mission, visit www.mapforthegap.com. L.A.M.E. and Campus Life host Comedy Night at EMU MEGAN GIRBACH “We had a heck of a lot of fun and mak- STUDENT ORG. REPORTER ing everyone laugh with improv games and ad-lib hilarity. We played many well known College is often a stressful time for games and a few new ones, with a lot of students and L.A.M.E. Comedy Night is new faces. I personally was in the games here to help. They allow students to put Rap-Attack and Survivor,” she said. their worries behind them and concentrate Like Rodriguez, Wertz believes that pro- on free, quality entertainment provided by viding students with events like Comedy their peers. Night is very important. President of Laugh-A-Minute-Enter- “Comedy provides a good outlet for prises (L.A.M.E.), Alejandro Rodriguez, re- relaxing and entertainment for everyone alizes the importance of Comedy Night and involved, both comedians and audience,“ its positive effect on students. Wertz said. “With students at EMU starting “[Comedy Night provides] stress relief another hectic semester, it is very important for anxious, tired students,” Rodriguez said. to know when it is time to take a break and “We time our shows around finals and ma- laugh a little. jor holidays to ensure as many students are “Having access to programs like com- on campus, and not busy, as possible. edy nights are important because students “A comedy group on campus is so im- are on a budget and most, if not all, of our portant because it’s function is so crucial events this year are free, providing so many PHOTO COURTESY OF LAUGH-A-MINUTE-ENTERPRISES to the well-being of a student population. more people access to great entertainment. counseling appointments during the years attendees enjoyed the evening and shared something new,“ Wertz said. In my mind, comedy acts like a check and That is one of the most important reasons of 2009 and 2015. many laughs with their friends. Even though the first comedy night of balance on the awful parts of life. LAME is that comedy nights are so important.” Reducing students’ stress is a common “I hope students get to know our club the school year is over, there are many more all about bringing people joy.” College is stressful, especially those goal among faculty, staff and especially stu- and our upcoming events, but more impor- opportunities to attend another show. Sarah Wertz, L.A.M.E.’s secretary, out- entering their first year. According to the dent organizations. tantly, have a good time and at the same To learn more about upcoming events lined some of the many performances that American Psychological Association, there Wertz and Rodriguez both hope that time are encouraged to branch out and try and L.A.M.E. itself, visit their Facebook or took place and even participated in a few. has been a 30% rise in students requesting Twitter. EMUsic Festival showcases local talent and benefits the American Red Cross Police Blotter: Sept. 23 - 28 TYLER GAW A retail fraud, misrepresentation 3rd degree was reported at 753 S CRIME REPORTER Grove St. at 2:42 p.m. This case is closed as of Sept. 25. Crime of vehicle theft was reported at 11 S Adams St. at 2:46 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23 It was reported that the crime was defined as a fail to return borrowed A crime involving trespass occurred at 505 S Huron St. at 7:25 a.m. vehicle. This case closed on Sept. 26. It was reported at the same time. The current status of this case is pend- An aggravated felonious assault was reported at 505 S Huron St. ing Ac. defined as a murder attempt. The current status of this case is pending An individual was reported of assault/ battery/ simple on a victim Ac. and also a police officer at 928 Frederick St. The crime occurred and Thursday, Sept. 26 was reported at 10:22 a.m. This case is closed as of Sept. 24. A crime of runaway occurred at 2:12 a.m. at 956 W Michigan Ave. A crime of retail fraud theft 1st degree occurred and was reported The current status of the case is pending Ac. at 5:42 p.m. at 902 W Michigan Ave. The current status of this case is A burglary and forced entry was reported at 334 Jarvis St. at 2:05 pending Ac. p.m. It was defined as a home invasion. This case is closed as of Sept. Tuesday, Sept. 24 26. Larceny occurred and was reported at 127 College Pl. at 11:46 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27 The current status of the case is open. An individual was reported of assault and battery on a victim and JESSI KWEK also a police officer at 220 Pearl St. at 6:27 p.m. The current status of ROSEMONT WAS THE FIFTH BAND TO PERFORM AT THE EMUSIC FESTIVAL. An individual committed an operating under the influence of alco- hol/ liquor crime at Hawkins and Frederick St. at 8:47 p.m. This case the case is pending Ac. SOPHIA KALAKAILO is closed as of Sept. 25. A damage to property occurred at 505 W Michigan Ave. at 7:09 ARTS REPORTER Wednesday, Sept. 25 p.m. The current status of the case is pending Ac. Larceny occurred and was reported at S Hamilton and Ferris St. at An aggravated felonious assault – non family – other weapon was The EMUsic Festival took place on Thursday, Sept. 27. Various musicians of various 1:51 a.m. This case is closed as of Sept. 25. reported at E Michigan Ave. and Grove St. at 10:00 p.m. This case is genres performed at the University Park. The event was free but there was a donation box, A Burglary and forced entry crime occurred and was reported at closed as of Sept. 28. and bake sale, benefiting the American Red Cross. 411 Florence St. at 2:22 a.m. This case is closed as of Sept. 25. Saturday, Sept. 28 Local food vendors and bands selling their merchandise lined the park. Eight different A crime of larceny (personal property from vehicle) occurred and Vagrancy was reported at 419 E Michigan Ave. at 10:38 p.m. This artists performed over the course of the evening. was reported at 5 W Cross St. at 9:29 a.m. This case is closed as of case is closed as of Sept. 29 The first to perform was a band local to Ypsilanti by the name of Social Meteor. Paul Ro- Sept. 25. bison, a drummer and bassist, described their band’s sound. “So we like to try to take a couple different influences from some things that are classic and some that are new,“ Robison said. “We’re trying to blend psychedelic with some groove as well as some classic rock. We’re trying to have a new take on some of the music that’s being played today.” Another artist at the event was recent EMU graduate Devyn Mitchell. Mitchell has been writing music since she was sixteen. She describes her music as a folk-singer songwriter sound on acoustics. “I just try to speak from my heart and my experiences and make my songs as relatable as I can so people can understand and go through their experiences easier as well,” Mitchell said. Brian Rottiers was another singer-songwriter at the festival. He writes music under the name Peshtigo. He has been songwriting for about five years. He performed at the festival relying on his vocals and an acoustic guitar. When prompted to describe his music, Rottiers was brief. “Sad, daddy issues, commitment issues,” Rottier said, laughing slightly. “Oh, and acoustics.” Nadim Azzam is a singer, rapper, guitarist and producer. Although he has been making and practicing music for almost ten years, he hasn’t been performing live. He had not performed his set in public until the EMUsic Festival. “I’m trying to go for sort of the modern -- I don’t know what the genre is but the playlists are always called something like ‘chill-electronic-sex-weed” but with like, deep lyrics,” Az- zam explained. “So modern, electronic, guitar based production.” The other artists at the festival included Rosemont; a rock band, Young Ritual; an alternative band, Who Boy; an indie rock band from Detroit, and Timbre of Cedar; an alternative/ pop band. Many of the artists who participated in EMUsic Festival have their music on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube. Many of them also have various and easy-to-find social media platforms as well.

Copy Editor: Sheryl Norris [email protected] @sheryl_v_norris 4 Monday, September 30 Opinions The Eastern Echo Sex positivity is crucial for modern society CHELSEA BACCI treating puberty as taboo. This causes teens to be ashamed of their bodies and workers in this industry and make it easier for them to make a safe living. Sex COLUMNIST lead them to explore themselves in an unsafe way. work is also stigmatized as being unclean and trashy. In most cases, this could New programs are surfacing that intend to teach children of all ages about not be less true. These workers are real people who are just trying to pay their their growing bodies, puberty and sex all in a healthy, age-appropriate man- bills, and they would like to be clean just as much as the client would. One of Sex is a topic that people tend to shy away from talking about. For what- ner. These new programs are meant to help children and teens understand the goals of sex positivity is to end the negative attitude towards sex work and ever reason, society stigmatizes people publicly talking about something that their bodies as they go through changes, give them the proper resources to make the industry safer for both workers and clients. many people do. practice safe sex and find treatment in certain cases. This easy access to things While it is important to be able to openly talk about sex and sex practices, This negativity towards sex is detrimental to us as a community. It af- like condoms and birth control opens a new world for teenagers and young sex positivity is also about being understanding of everyone’s own individual fects the way we feel about our bodies, how we treat consent and how we adults to explore their sexuality in a healthy way. It is necessary if we want to circumstances. Not everyone will be able to have a healthy relationship with go about treating things such as sexually transmitted diseases. Sex positivity cut down on the spread of STD’s and teenage pregnancy. sex because of personal reasons, and that needs to be respected. Sex positiv- is all about challenging the stigma around sex and finding ways to healthily One of the most important aspects here is teaching consent to teenagers ity is not just an open free-for-all to talk about sex openly and graphically in express safe, consensual sex. and children. Implementing the idea of consent from a young age can save public. It is a movement made to make us more comfortable with the idea of I think we can all agree that the sex education system is not the best it people’s lives. Sexual assault is happening everywhere; one in five women sex and celebrate healthy, consensual sexual relationships. Sex should be an could be. Most programs are centered around abstinence, the avoidance of will be raped at some point in their life, and giving early access to education enjoyable experience for all who want to engage in it. Sex positivity helps sexual intercourse. In many cases, these programs emphasize the failure rates about consensual sex can change that. This can help victims around the world make that a reality. of contraception to make teenagers afraid of sex, but abstinence is not a real- seek help and decrease the number of assaults happening right now. The sex positivity movement can change the world. It will make us more istic form of contraception for teenagers. Pushing abstinence only takes away Sex work is also included in sex positivity. This industry is often times comfortable in our own bodies, make sex practices safer, lower STD and the resources for safe sex, and it’ll cause teens to practice unprotected sex. unsafe for workers. Conditions are rough, the pay is low and workers can be teenage pregnancy rates and save victims of sexual assault. Even the smallest Educators avoid teaching teens how their body works while it is growing and seriously injured by their clients. Adding new sex-positive laws will protect changes in a society can make the biggest difference to the people in it. Miss Bala Students are cheating themselves by remake not leaving their hometown behind delivers

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Miss Bala stars the amazing actress Gina Rodriguez who, after coming off the PHOTO COURTESY OF BEN DUCHAC ON UNSPLASH reign from her Jane The Virgin fame, has ALLY GRAHAM still clinging onto the old role they used to have. definitely got a gem on her hands with this OPINIONS EDITOR In high school, typically a person is surrounded by the same people for over a de- remake. This film, without a lack of words, cade. Even if they feel out of place or want to experiment with who they are, it’s hard is absolutely worth the watch. Even though when they’ve had the same set of eyes on them since they were in elementary school. Whether it be commuting or going back home on weekends, students who don’t I had preconceived notions about watching College is the perfect way to break out of that pattern and do some self discovery. commit themselves to their new life at school are missing out on an amazing opportu- it, I gave it a chance anyway and it was Regardless if someone is commuting or just leaving on weekends to be back in nity to grow, find their crowd and find their sense of identity. amazing. The twists in the story make you their hometown, they are actually putting themselves under more emotional strain than Being a freshmen at a university might just be one of the most anxious times in compelled to finish; You just can’t help but if they fully committed their time to their new school. It’s exhausting to not have one any persons life. You’re in a new area, surrounded by unfamiliar faces and a schedule anticipate what’s going to happen next. true home. packed of unknown curriculum. It’s enough to make anyone want to rush back to their Now for those who may not have heard “When I went home every weekend, I was limiting myself to having two separate hometown where nothing is unknown and you can even get a home cooked meal. of Miss Bala, it is centered on Gloria Fuen- lives that I was putting 50 percent into. It only resulted in feeling 50 percent empty 100 This type of anxiety is understandable. A study down by HAP tells us, “Over 30 tes, who is a Los Angeles based makeup percent of the time. Once I made my life purely at Eastern, I fell in love with college,” percent of college students experience low-level homesickness. And about 69 percent artist. After deciding to visit her best friend says Caleb Burlingame, EMU sophomore. of first year college students experience severe homesickness,” it’s totally normal to Suzu in Mexico, her entire life changes in A person misses out on so much when they don’t stay on campus or give it a proper deal with this inner conflict but homesickness can accelerate to drastic heights. just one night. While attending the night chance. Late-night hang outs, clubs, the overall living-on-you-own experience; You Homesickness can lead a person to feel high levels of depression and anxiety. It’s club with her best friend, Gloria goes to the don’t experience all of these when you don’t fully live on campus. similar to the feelings of mourning, as a person has to deal with the grief of losing their bathroom where she is told, “you have 10 NBC News also tells us that students who commute or go home too often are more old life and making a new one. It can lead a person to feeling emotional, mental and seconds to leave this club if you want to likely to drop-out or not feel as prideful about their school, since they don’t actually even physical pain. However, it gets worse when a person continues to give in and go stay alive.” Gloria runs out the club to go give themselves a chance to grow a connection to it. home rather than create a new scene where they are. and alert Suzu, but is caught in the crossfire Moving away and devoting time to being in a new city, or on a new campus, is one Students who still keep one foot out the door when attending their first year of col- as her 10 seconds runs out and she’s sud- of the scariest things a person can do, especially at only 18 years old. But once a person lege are going to have a harder time adapting to adult responsibilities, such as learning denly in the middle of the shootout. has put themselves out there, I believe that is when they can truly figure out their own to care for themselves, deal with their finances and overall not have that security net This scene was very realistic, it was all identity. It’s an amazing journey to grow and self discover and the ones who continue anymore. They aren’t giving themselves a proper chance to let the homesickness heal so clear to witness what was going on. Af- to go back to their hometown on weekends are depriving themselves of this once in a and adapt by feeding into it constantly. It restricts students from forming a new life by ter the shootout, it’s clear that something lifetime opportunity. unknown has happened to Suzu and Gloria makes it her mission to find her. After some silly decisions on Gloria’s part, it then turns her life into an all out crime story. After un- knowingly alerting an officer, whose actu- Melanie Martinez returns after a ally apart of the shooting, that she knows the faces of the shooters, she is taken and made to participate in numerous tasks for the Boss Lino, played by the amazing Is- mael Cordova. Gloria agrees to cooperate four-year hiatus with K-12 (the film) as Lino promises to help her look for Suzu. MORGAN ELDER Entirely too impractical for real school but perfect for an Even though Lino’s character clearly COLUMNIST eccentric visual of Martinez’s music. Interestingly, one can’t be trusted, in a way you root for him can also notice the inclusion of fashions inspired of the 18th and 19th centuries placed within the scenes, like and Gloria to have this relationship but then Baby blue and pastel pink, pencil cases and school- in “The Principal” and “Drama Club,” just to name a you are reminded that this man is INSANE. yard fights—Melanie Martinez continues her alter-ego couple. As the film goes on, Gloria gets smarter Cry Baby’s story in her sophomore album “K-12.” The The album also carries an undercurrent of political and stronger and that’s the best part for me, title character moves away from sippy cups and into charge and Martinez chooses to highlight issues such as watching her evolution from “Okay, what school with the big kids. discrimination and the abuse of power by authorities. the hell are you doing?” to “Okay, she just Martinez continues to pull upon themes of youth to Staff within K-12 Sleepaway School are often drug-fu- earned the title as Miss Bala.” portray mature problems. “Cry Baby,” her first studio al- eled and influence their students to be much the same It has a lot of surprising twists and turns bum, was a huge success for its intriguing aesthetics and by pushing pills and injections onto them. Martinez also that I was not expecting but definitely ap- contradictory messages. That album was released four shares the perspective of someone with an eating disor- preciated for the plots sake. The action years ago. Martinez has finally returned to the music der, highlighted in her track “Orange Juice.” all around was good enough for me even scene in full force. She went above and beyond, releas- “We all have to learn to love ourselves without the though I noticed many people saying it ing a feature length film as a visual accompaniment. approval of others,” She says. “Everyone is deserving of wasn’t enough, it was just the right amount The film, dubbed the same name as the album, hovers love. Everyone.” for me. All in all, this film definitely gets somewhere in the genre between musical and horror. Cry Baby is emotional, yet strong and shows an ad- my recommendation, I would even see it The sets are absolutely stunning. Cry Baby attends mirable amount of empathy for others. She’s softer than again. The only fault I had with the film is K-12 Sleepaway School, a co-ed institution in a pastel those around her but still makes moves to secure her the way Gloria’s character was treated by mansion-esque estate. It is trimmed extravagantly in own freedom. It is important to note that the film depicts the male characters, though it was a truthful swirling gold accents with high ceilings and vintage de- some images that may be disturbing to some, like drug take on because she was there against her cor. With a budget of over $5 million, much of that was use and mild gore. Though girly and pastel, K-12 is a will. Watch the movie, you will see what I allocated to creating stunning displays of wealth and os- powerful look into the complicated feelings that linger mean and see that even though Jane the Vir- tentatious design. between adolescence and adulthood. gin is done, Gina Rodriguez is still a force Equally stunning are the costumes. “Ah, yes,” Mar- Martinez has also confirmed she has more film-type to be reckoned with. tinez says in her wistful intro, “Off to a world in which productions in the works that will be companions to fu- girls are to only wear pink dresses and boys blue pants.” ture albums at an unknown date. Echo Grade: A And that they do. The costumes are frilly and artistic; COURTESY OF IMDB

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Comics Editor: Nicholas Megdanoff [email protected] @nick_megdanoff 6 Monday, September 30 Sports The Eastern Echo Wide receiver stays humble despite a strong beginning to his 2019 campaign with EMU JOEY PISANESCHI but at the same time really just helping the team win is most important.” house,” Drummond said. “I heard the thud when he blocked it and ran as fast FOOTBALL REPORTER Drummond, in his second year with the team, has spent a lot of time work- as I could to the end zone.” ing with Glass. The senior quarterback is also in his second year with the team. Before scoring a touchdown in the opening drive against Central Connecti- Drummond first worked with Glass as a freshman, before he was the starter, cut State, the Eagles offense started off with a three-and-out in each of the Wide receiver Dylan Drummond leads all Eastern Michigan receivers with and helped them build chemistry. first three games. Drummond spoke about why he thinks the offense has some 19 receptions as the team finished their non-conference schedule with a 3-1 “It has carried over to the field this year,” Drummond said. difficulty in moving the ball early in games. record just four games into his sophomore season. Drummond has become Three of four Eastern Michigan contests have been decided by one score “I think that as an offense, we are being tentative. We need to understand an essential part of the Eagles’ offense by forming great chemistry with senior or less, despite having great records on paper. Even with the game on the that we can score on our first drives, we can get first downs,” he said. “We quarterback Mike Glass III, but the wide receiver still isn’t satisfied. line, the team oozes with confidence. Drummond said he feels like the Eagles don’t need to build up to it. That was a big focus for Central Connecticut and “My biggest strength as a wide receiver is my route running, which I have high-tempo two-minute offense is a strong suit for the team and whenever they that is why I think we came out firing.” been working on a lot,” Drummond said. “My biggest weakness . . . is my are in a tight situation, feel confident. Drummond and the Eagles will have this Saturday off before returning to physical presence. I can block. I can get in front of people but I want to be a Matthew Sexton blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown, in the action in Mount Pleasant as they take on Central Michigan on Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. guy that people are worried about in the run game.” team’s most recent game against Central Connecticut State, giving the Eagles In just his second year, Drummond knows the significance of this game. Even with success coming early in his career, Drummond focuses more on the victory with 10 seconds remaining. However, it was Drummond who was “I can tell for the guys that have been here, how big it has been to them. the team than personal statistics. back deep to receive the kick if it had not been blocked by Sexton. Last year it was big for me as well. I think just being here longer, the Michigan “If I have one catch and we win the game, then that is a win. Sure, everyone “Before it happened, I was thinking that I was taking this thing to the MAC rivalry, its big. I just hope it keeps getting bigger.” will think about wanting more catches and wish that they contributed more, EMU women’s basketball Around the MAC: EMU stole the finalizes roster for 2019-20 show with last-second victory TIAUNA ALLEN & CHARLES POST BASKETBALL REPORTER AND SPORTS EDITOR

Eastern Michigan University’s Wom- en’s Basketball team has an updated roster going into the 2019-20 season. The current 14-player roster consists of two freshmen, one transfer and 11 returning players. The Eagles picked up freshmen guards Aaliyah Stanley and Constance Chaplin in the off season. Stanley, from Florida, participated in basketball at Oxbridge Academy prior to her commitment to Eastern Michigan. The Ohio native, Chaplin, played basketball at Euclid High School before coming to Ypsilanti. She helped lead her high school team to the Division I sectional during her final season. Chaplin finished her high school career with a program-record 1,619 points. She will be reuniting with former high school teammate, RayJon Harris. Ce’Nara Skanes transferred to EMU from Florida International University and will be joining as a sophomore with three more years of eligibility. However, because of the NCAA transfer rules, she will not be able to participate until the 2020-21 season. During her time with FIU, Skanes participated in all 29 games and started 16 games. She averaged close to a double-double with 8.6 points and 8.1 rebounds. She also led the team in field goal percentage. Skanes will also be reuniting with a former teammate of hers, Areanna Combs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN’S RUNNING BACK GETS TACKLED BY EASTERN MICHIGAN ON NOV. 1 AT RYNEARSON STADIUM. ADAM KARR Forwards RayJon Harris and Jabria JOEY PISANESCHI “We certainly haven’t had a great performance yet,” Solich said. “We’ve had a quarter Knight will be returning to suit up for the Ea- FOOTBALL REPORTER or two of good offense and a quarter or two of good defense, but they don’t match up. gles in November, along with centers Autumn We’re beaten up, we’re on our third and fourth string running back and our backup center. The off week is coming at a good time to freshen our guys up.” Hudson and Kiara Johnson. Hudson is return- The action in the Mid-American Conference has been tighter than ever with one Ohio returns to action on Oct. 5 against Buffalo. ing for her third season with the Eagles. The month behind us in the 2019 college football season. It was a tough week overall for the University of Toledo head coach Jason Candle acknowledged the difficulties that remaining returners are all guards as Corrione MAC as teams combined for just a 3-6 record. come with playing a team with so many offensive weapons ahead of their contest against Cardwell, Natalia Pineda, Jenna Annecchiar- Eastern Michigan is the first team in the conference with three wins after their victory BYU. ico, Areanna Combs, Lewis, Juanita Agosto over Central Connecticut State, thanks to late game heroics from Matthew Sexton. The “Obviously his (BYU quarterback Zach Wilson) performance in the bowl game last and Toyosi Abiola. Eagles will take on rival Central Michigan on Oct. 5 following their bye week. year set the table. He can extend plays with his legs and he hits receivers in the hands. Annecchiarico averaged 8.3 points, 3.5 Jim McElwain, first year head coach with the Chippewas, cannot afford to look ahead That opens up the play calling to get more guys the ball. His accuracy is a threat. They rebounds and 3.2 assists per game in her to Eastern Michigan as they have the 90th annual Battle of the Cannon on Saturday, Sept. run a balanced offense. They’re good up front and run the ball well.” freshman campaign last year. Her backcourt 28 against Western Michigan. McElwain spoke very highly of the Broncos of Western In other games, Kent State travels to Madison to take on eighth-ranked Wisconsin, mate, Cardwell, put up an impressive 13.0 Michigan and their high-powered offense. who dismantled the Michigan Wolverines a week ago. Northern Illinois takes on Van- points and 4.2 rebounds per game. The only “They’ve done a great job of recruiting guys with speed. The guys they have up front derbilt of the SEC while winless Akron heads to play UMass. Miami (OH) hosts the starter that won’t be returning is Danielle Mi- do a great job. I’ve been impressed by their QB,” McElwain said. “They’re very well Buffalo Bulls in hopes of bouncing back from their 76-5 loss last week at the hands of nott, who graduated after playing two years coached. We will have to play our best game to get out of there alive. Being a trophy fifth-ranked Ohio State. at Eastern Michigan. Minott averaged a team- game means so much, this is the reason we do this.” Bowling Green and Ball State both are off this weekend before returning to action high 15.1 points in the past two seasons. Ohio head coach Frank Solich believes the bye week is coming at just the right time against Notre Dame and Northern Illinois, respectively. After the first month of the sea- A reporter at the Echo reached out to EMU for his team as they sit at 1-3. The Bobcats were picked by the media to win the MAC son, Eastern Michigan (3-1) and Toledo (2-1) are at the top of the MAC West division, Media Relations but no one from the team East division and go onto defeat Toledo in the MAC championship game ahead of the while Buffalo (2-2) and Kent State (2-2) lead the MAC East. was made available for comment. seasons start. Reviewing the first month of Eastern Michigan football CHARLES POST & ferent weapons on offense to start their Ten opponent for the third consecutive 2019 season. Mike Glass III completed season. In their 34-31 win, Chad Ryland JOEY PISANESCHI passes to eight different receivers and hit a career-long 52-yard field goal and SPORTS EDITOR AND Dylan Drummond led all Eagle receivers the game winning kick as time expired to FOOTBALL REPORTER with five receptions and two touchdown give the Eagles the victory. Glass would grabs in their first victory over Coastal keep his hot streak rolling, throwing for The Eastern Michigan Eagles hold the Carolina. Shaq Vann rushed for 84 yards three additional touchdown passes and best record in the Mid-American Con- on 22 carries for the Eagles. again connecting with eight different Ea- ference at 3-1 after one month of play. The Eagles created a season-high four gles for receptions on his way to a 316- This is just the second time in head coach turnovers, including interceptions by yard passing performance. Chris Creighton’s tenure in Ypsilanti that Brody Hoying, Kevin McGill, Clay Hol- Glass also gained 37 yards rushing, the Eagles have gotten off to such a start. ford and Blake Bogan. being one of three Eagles to carry the ball The Eagles have wins over Coastal Car- Following their 30-23 win over Coast- over 10 times against Illinois. The Eagle olina, Illinois and Central Connecticut al Carolina, the Eagles continued their defensive unit kept its turnover streak State. The loss was on the road against road trip as they took on the Kentucky alive, as Korey Hernandez picked off Kentucky. Wildcats. Glass threw his fourth and Brandon Peters late in the game. Peters “Our record is reflective of what we fifth touchdown passes of the season, yet also fumbled the football twice, losing believe. We have the ability to play at a threw his first two interceptions. Glass one to the Eagles. high level and be successful on Satur- would end his day with 337 yards on 34 In their most recent game, the Ea- days,” Creighton said. “If somehow we’re completions in the Eagles’ 38-17 loss. He gles overtook the Blue Devils of Central ZACH STURGILL able to play at our high level in all three would connect with nine different receiv- Connecticut State in thrilling fashion THE EAGLES HEAD INTO HALFTIME AGAINST CCSU ON SEPT. 21. phases of the game and being consistent, ers, including touchdowns to Line Latu when Matthew Sexton blocked a punt ers attempt a carry, Willie Parker leading prove on but it feels good,” Sexton said. taking the ball away, taking care of the and Bryson Cannon. Defensively, Eastern and returned it for a touchdown to give the way with 51 yards. Kobie Beltram “It’s onto the next week. It doesn’t matter ball, then I think we got a chance to win Michigan held Kentucky to just 222 yards the Eagles a 34-29 lead with just seconds was able to force a fumble and continue if we have a bye week or not. We have every time we play. Can we do that all the passing. However, the Wildcats backfield remaining on the clock. Glass threw for the Eagles’ turnover streak to four con- to keep practicing hard and executing way through? That’s a really hard thing would combine for 239 yards and three a career-high four touchdown passes and secutive games. things. Offensively, we have to get the to do. If we aren’t playing at a high level, scores. The Eagles forced two fumbles two interceptions that came in the final “It feels good. It was a rough win as ball moving a little more. It’s the same then I think we’ll lose. There’s a lot that and recovered one. quarter. Glass connected with 10 Eagles you guys saw. But you know, a win is thing every week.” has to happen and a long way to go.” In a bounce back game at Illinois, the receivers on his way to a 279-yard day. a win. There is a lot to learn from and The Eagles return to action on Oct. 5 The Eagles have used a variety of dif- Eagles would earn a victory over a Big The Eagles also had eight different play- there’s a lot of stuff that we have to im- against Central Michigan.

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Eastern Michigan’s club baseball team played more than just a game on Tuesday, Sept. 24 as they faced off against Univer- sity of Michigan in their Autism Accep- tance Game. The club sold Autism Awareness rib- bons throughout the game and were able to raise over $500 to donate to the Autism Alliance of Michigan. It was a very close game until Michigan scored twice in the sixth inning, putting them up 4-0 as they won behind a no-hitter from Raj Sharma. “Well first and foremost we wanted to do something to give back to the community. We’ve had an overwhelming amount of support for a program that’s still gain- ing traction, so we wanted to give back,“ said sophomore left fielder Dakota Hersh- berger. “One of our presidents, Logan Tk- ach, is apart of the Occupational Therapy program and he has close ties to the EMU special education program so we figured it’d be a great way to give those kids a night to remember. I can’t speak for everyone on the team but I’m sure they’d agree, that this kind of thing is big, we aren’t doing it for us, or any other reason than to give back.” The game was kept very close and both teams had a lot of energy on the field and in the dugout. The Wolverines make a lot of great plays defensively. Offensive- ly, the Eagles struggled to hit the ball in the gaps. The 2018-19 EMU club baseball team made it to the national world series and finished in third place. They finished the season with a 21-5 record and a 10-0 conference record. The Eagles were also named District II West and Region- al champions. The team made their first ever appearance in the NCBA D3 World Series. To go along with all of their accom- plishments, the Eagles also broke school records with 211 runs scored and 95 runs allowed. At one point, the team won 15 consecutive games. “We are planning on going there again this year,“ Tkach said. Best Buddies, an organization at EMU, had a few members attend the game. Tk- ach and a few of the players went into the stands and to meet some of the kids. “They loved it,” Tkach said. Eastern Michigan may not have won the game but they played for a great cause and made it a memorable time for the Best Buddies of Eastern Michigan University. “Without the community we wouldn’t be able to do what we love. And a game like this, with people who are apart of the Special education program, they don’t always get a chance to play the game that I love. So if I can give them just a piece, or give them just a sense of being apart of this team then I’m all for it,“ Hershberger said. “Because at the end of the day, EMU is a team. Everyone apart of this university is a family and no disability should stop that.” The Eagles also defeated Wright State on Sunday, Sept. 28 to win their third conference game of the season and will host Washtenaw Community College in their next outing on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 7:00 p.m. at Oestrike Stadium.

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TOP - EASTERN MICHIGAN CLUB BASE- BALL TAKES TEAM PHOTO ON SEPT. 24 IN YPSILANTI. TOP LEFT - EASTERN MICHIGAN PLAYER RUNS TO FIRST BASE VERSUS MICHIGAN ON SEPT. 24 IN YPSILANTI. TOP RIGHT - EASTERN MICHIGAN PITCHER THROWS THE BALL TO HOME PLATE VERSUS MICHIGAN ON SEPT. 24 IN YPSILANTI. MIDDLE LEFT - EASTERN MICHIGAN’S FIRST BASEMAN TAGS BASE AGAINST MICHIGAN ON SEPT. 24 IN YPSILANTI. MIDDLE RIGHT - EASTERN MICH- IGAN’S INFIELD ATTEMPTS OUT AGAINST MICHIGAN ON SEPT. 24 IN YPSILANTI. BOTTOM LEFT - EASTERN MICHIGAN THIRD BASEMAN THROWS AGAINST MICHIGAN ON SEPT. 24 IN YPSILANTI. BOTTOM RIGHT - EASTERN MICHIGAN HITTER SWINGS AGAINST MICHIGAN ON SEPT. 24 IN YPSILANTI.

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