Freman Hendrix on the Cover of MetroTimes

One of EMU's own could soon be the new face of Detroit. In this weeks issue of MetroTimes, Freman Hendrix was one of 10 mayoral candidates featured. The candidates were each given a questionnaire to be answered. Unfortunately, the printed version is fairly limited and in my opinion...garbage, but the online version definitely makes up for what is lacking in print. We all know the mayor of Detroit is way more than just the mayor of Detroit, especially in this historic election. You commuters who live in Detroit and can vote, don't forget to: Feb. 24, 2009!!

Goodbye Cady's...

It was announced this weekend that Depot Town's, Cady's Grill has closed. Fear not though, they plan on opening a BBQ style restaurant with lower prices and apparently a more casual environment within the next 60 days.

While the food at Cady's was great, it was a little on the costly end and for most EMU students, out of their price range or reserved for "special occasions". They did however, offer a really cool fundraising program that we took advantage of a couple times over this past summer to raise some money for local charities. Basically, you could pick a night/day and they would donate 20% of a group's total bill to the charity or fundraiser of your choice. I hope with their new venture they continue the same community outreach and involvement.

As noted in the Mlive article, the new BBQ themed restaurant is to be called Wild Willy's. If anyone from the French family is paying attention, please reconsider! Alliteration is great and all, but maybe do a little more creative thinking for a name. If they plan to continue using the Frog Island BBQ sauce, why not play on that a bit? Just off the top of my head, I've got: Cross St. Station/Saloon (bring back a local legend), Riverside Roost, The Smeet. I just did a quick check, all websites available...

Anyhow, what do you think? Got any great names or memorable stories of Cady's?

National Day of Service?

While perusing my daily blogs, I came across a great topic on markmaynard.com:

National Day of Service

Check out the link for all the details, but basically Michelle Obama is calling for members of communities to get together and make a difference on Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, Jan. 19th.

So the question, I propose to you-EMU student, is what are you going to do to make a difference? No, I don't mean, you're going to switch from Natty Light to Bud Light for the day. Something a little more profound than that. Are you going to gather your dorm floor together to go to one of the events happening on campus, get together with your Fraternity or Sorority and plan a fundraiser, round up some friends and have a benefit dinner down at Cady's??

Just because you have the "day off" from class doesn't mean you should just sit and veg out all day. Trust me, at first it may seem more of an annoyance to do some good, but you'll feel much better about yourself after you do.

If anyone started a Facebook group we should know about, or has actual concrete plans let us know!!

Really? Because that's lame...

I was updating our Facebook page this morning and came across a "group" that I found extremely comical. The group entitled, "I'd rather be in Ann Arbor" which currently has 21 pro-active members is based around EMU students who wish they could be in Ann Arbor.

I couldn't help but look into the group with further detail when I read their description:

"This group is for everyone who thinks that A2 is way more fun than Eastern."

Not sure really where to start with this, but I'm a little worried for these Eagles, because it seems they don't know the difference between and institution and a city. Ann Arbor should be compared to Ypsilanti, and UofM should be compared to EMU, right?

I guess the funny thing I can't get over is the fact that Ann Arbor is a short 10 minute drive down Washtenaw...so if you'd rather be there, jump in your car and go. Ann Arbor isn't some mythical land in a time far, far away full of unicorns and wizards. I mean, it's down the street. (and I take it back, you probably can find unicorns and wizards if you looked hard enough)
I'm sure these are the same people that live here in Ypsi, but tell people they live in Ann Arbor because it sounds cooler. So listen, if you wanted to go to UofM that bad, you should have. If you really really want to be in Ann Arbor because it's more fun, than gooooooo!

The rest of us will be trying not to step in the pieces of broken glass covered by snow while avoiding the onset of people asking for 58 cents for a bus ticket...

If you really want to have a good time in Ypsi/Eastern, make it a good time. Please stop dwelling on the fact that your NorthFace doesn't fit in here. (Because it does) and try crossing "The Moat" that is Cross St. I'm sure you'll be amazed at what you'll find...

So....it snowed!

Yes!

I love when it's -10 degrees out and the ground is covered with 3 feet of snow! No, not really. To be honest there's only one thing I like about Michigan winters: snowboarding. I'd prefer if it were sunny and above 40, but I'll take what I can get. Unfortunately, I could never quite figure out the whole skiing thing. One death rail seemed a little easier to figure out, than two. And besides, everyone knows its way coooooler to board than ski!

There are a ton of places not too far from EMU to check out this snowy season. For beginners, Mt. Brighton and Alpine Valley are both close and have pretty good rates. For the more experienced and adventurous riders try Boyne, Schuss and Shanty Creek, Treetops.

Of course you could always just bundle up and hit the Arborland parking lot and slide down a giant mound of snow on your belly.

Welcome Back!

2009 has officially arrived and emYOU! The Magazine's first year is now in the books! As we look back it's hard to imagine all we've accomplished and as we look forward it's motivating to know how much more we can do!

I remember sitting in room 307 of the Halle Library, meeting a room full of "co-workers" for the first time. It was exciting and incredibly unnerving at the same time. Once we got through our painfully awkward intros and learned Dave's secret man crush on Justin Timberlake, the rest is, well... history.

Interviewing incredible EMU student, faculty, and alumni, talking with local and national celebrities, meeting and networking with people in the EMU/Ypsi community, and uncovering the greatness that is EMU has all been too much fun!

YOU, our readers, have helped us slowly create a voice and a sense of pride throughout the EMU community and for that we say Thank YOU! emYOU! The Magazine is created to entertain, educate, and inform you on the positive things that are directly affecting you as an EMU student. So, keep reading and continue to send us feedback and suggestions. If you haven't joined our fan page on Facebook yet, please do and don't forget to say hello! You can also follow emYOU! The Magazine on Twitter.

2009 is going to be FINE as we continue to spotlight those who are doing remarkable things. Joan and her amazing story is a great example of what you can expect from us in '09. We'll keep printing, YOU keep reading.

Happy New Year from all of us at emYOU! The Magazine!