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The announcement that the Ann Arbor campus of Concordia University is dropping its intercollegiate athletic programs has parents, students and alumni feeling deflated. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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The UM Regents approved a Class C liquor license for the Big House at this month's meeting. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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The teams have only played ten times in their programs' history. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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Going out for a run is great exercise, and it also happens to be an eco-friendly activity. But what about when hundreds, or even thousands, run together? Competitive running draws big crowds, and big crowds create a lot of excess waste. That’s why Jeff Jackson created Happy Planet Running. His Ann Arbor-based company works with race organizers to try and create zero-waste events. Jackson talked about how it’s working with WEMU's David Fair.
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Some popular parking and tailgating areas will be closed. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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Eastern Michigan University introduced its new women’s head basketball coach on Tuesday. Sahar Nusseibeh comes to Ypsilanti after three years as head coach at Canisius. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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Saturday will be a special day at Eastern Michigan University. A legendary former basketball coach will be honored in a special ceremony ahead of the start of the EMU men’s basketball game. The basketball floor at the George Gervin GameAbove Center will become officially known as “Ben Braun Court." WEMU’s David Fair caught up with Coach Braun to look ahead to a most special day and reflect on a lifetime of building relationships and molding the lives of young men.
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The Community Leadership Revolution, or CLR Academy, is a youth sports sampling program. It's expanding through the Ypsilanti area, and beyond. But sports are just a vehicle for the organization’s efforts to help kids live healthier lives. Among other things, it teaches them about nutrition, mental health, and building positive relationships. Washtenaw My Brother's Keeper program director Jamall Bufford is one of the founders of CLR. He joined WEMU's Josh Hakala and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale to discuss the program and its growth.
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Disc golf is a sport that received a boost in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic and has continued to grow. WEMU's Josh Hakala and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale take a look at how to play and where to play in the Ypsilanti area with Jen Trombley. She's a member of the Professional Disc Golf Association and head of the Grit and Grace Ladies League.
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After high hopes and national attention before the season began, Washtenaw County will not have any teams representing at the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.