Silver Screen
6:00 am
Tue April 2, 2013

NPR News Quiz 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!' Brings Laughs to THE BIG Screen

Ever wonder what Carl Kasell looks like when he does his impersonations of newsmakers? Now’s your chance to find out. NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! is coming to the big screen – right here in Ypsilanti…. with host Peter Sagal, and panelists Mo Rocca, Tom Bodett & Paula Poundstone… as well as special guests you won’t want to miss. We promise!

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Live Jazz
6:24 pm
Mon April 1, 2013

Jazz is Alive at EMU

Renowned area drummer Sean Dobbins
New Music
6:13 pm
Mon April 1, 2013

James Hunter Tops WEMU's Sweet Sixteen

New / old school soul sensation James Hunter tops WEMU’s Sweet Sixteen with Minute By Minute from March 18th through the 24th. It’s been five years since Hunter released a new CD.

 

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Business
11:53 am
Mon April 1, 2013

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Washtenaw Community College
9:09 am
Mon April 1, 2013

WCC Students Get Chance at Tuition Break

Washtenaw Community College students who act quickly enough won't have to pay more for classes next fall.  Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

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Brian Hardzinski grew up in Flower Mound, Texas but came to the University of Oklahoma for college. He began his career at KGOU as an unpaid student intern assisting with various production and operations tasks, before spending two years producing and hosting Assignment: Radio and occasionally filling in during All Things Considered. Brian returned to KGOU as the Operations and Public Service Announcement Director in January 2009. Brianâée enjoy competing in triathlons, running, playing tennis, and entertaining one rambunctious Boston Terrier named Gary.

Jessica Jones covers both the legislature in Raleigh and politics across the state. Before her current assignment, Jessica was given the responsibility to open up WUNC's first Greensboro Bureau at the Triad Stage in 2009. She's a seasoned public radio reporter who's covered everything from education to immigration, and she's a regular contributor to NPR's news programs. Jessica started her career in journalism in Egypt, where she freelanced for international print and radio outlets. After stints in Washington, D.C. with Voice of America and NPR, Jessica joined the staff of WUNC in 1999. She is a graduate of Yale University.

Ypsilanti - Willow Run Schools
9:31 am
Fri March 29, 2013

Consolidated District Sets Schools Configuration

Credit Bob Eccles
Unified Ypsilanti-Willow Run school board member Tony VanDerworp

High school students in the new Ypsilanti Community School District will attend Ypsilanti High School next year.  Middle school students will attend classes at what is now Willow Run High School and the adjoining Willow Run Intermediate Learning Center.  Hear more from WEMU's Bob Eccles.

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Politics
9:25 am
Fri March 29, 2013

Rallying Against Right to Work Law in Ann Arbor

Michigan's right-to-work law is now in effect, and opponents of the new law, including members from a wide variety of labor organizations, held a rally Thursday night in downtown Ann Arbor.  Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

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Environment
9:22 am
Fri March 29, 2013

The Green Room: Green Burials

Being environmentally responsible, even in death.  A fascinating look at 'green burials' on The Green Room from WEMU.

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