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Student workers to see pay increase Jan. 1 as minimum wage goes up

On January 1, 2026, the hourly minimum wage in the state of Michigan will increase to $13.73. This is a part of Senate Bill 8 ...
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Last chance to grab free $10 Ypsi Explore gift cards

There is still time for Eastern Michigan University students, staff and faculty to pick up an Explore Ypsi gift card on Dec.
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EMU celebrates fall graduates with 2025 Winter Commencement

Eastern Michigan University, joined by alumnus James Bodary, celebrated graduates at its 2025 Winter Commencement.
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EMU's Forensics Team members focus on words, truth, performance — in 30 minutes or less

Forensics is a word mostly associated with crime and science, applying scientific knowledge to the quest for truth. Eastern ...
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Decades-old dams still impact the Huron River

Although six of them were built in the early- to mid-20th century, seven dams in Washtenaw County continue to impact the ...
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WEMU perseveres through difficulty to serve community

WEMU's general manager Mary Motherwell, who goes by Molly, talked with The Eastern Echo about WEMU's recent recognition by the Board of Regents and upcoming move to the Halle Library, as well as how ...
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