On Aug. 31, EMU kicked off the Fall 2021 semester by resuming in-person classes campus-wide. Along with first-years, this year’s sophomores are physically experiencing campus life for the first time. …
Campus Life
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The year starts off with an intramural slow pitch game
On Saturday the first ever slow pitch tournament took place on the Royals softball field. There was a lot of build up and anticipation leading up to Saturday’s event. Originally …
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Let yourself be selfish
I had pictured my last semester at EMU as an exceptionally boring one. Yes, it would have the excitement of impending graduation, but it wouldn’t be much different than the …
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LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Language at EMU
“Before we get into any specifics, it must be understood that our identities are different than your perspective. Our queerness makes up the fabric of who we are, and undermining …
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Graduating senior’s reflection on time at EMU
I almost wish that I had more time to spend here at EMU. This is mostly true because I have no idea how to be an actual adult and am …
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Closing remarks from the editors
Jessica Chisolm, Co-editor in Chief Editing the Weather Vane during this half-online, half-in-person semester has been quite a trip. After publishing the first few issues of the semester online-only, our …
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“We have nothing to lose but our chains”
I remember when I visited EMU. It was a beautiful sunny day, and touring campus was the last thing on my summer to-do list before I was to return to …
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Remaining connected to people and moments
Whew! It’s the obligatory response to all reflections of this year, right? Holding the varied challenges of a year like this, one of the default responses is to put it …
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Drear EMU, 2020 and 2021 Cords of Distinction Recipients
The Cords of Distinction are given to a few seniors every year. The blue represents the strength of conviction that one person can help to create a better institution or …
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Don’t wait, join the Weather Vane
This was my first and last semester as a member of the Weather Vane staff, and it has been both challenging and incredibly rewarding to write for the newspaper. I …