No Holds Maher-ed by David Nassar Political satirist and provocateur, Bill Maher, brought his no-holds-barred comedy to a sold-out crowd at Ann Arbor’s Michigan Theater on Saturday, April 16.  As expected, no one was safe from his left-leaning criticisms (including the Left itself). He poked fun at John Edwards’ antics and slammed Obama for not [...]

The Buzz by Amanda Slater James Blunt//Michigan Theater/Ann Arbor: 4/27 At one time, British musician James Blunt was named James Blount. Despite the fact that, in Britain, the latter is pronounced exactly the same way, Blunt thought it would be easier for audiences to both spell and pronounce “Blunt.”  Since then, the name has made [...]

by Adrienne Ziegler What do you get when you bring together some of Michigan’s most talented solo artists, live painters, a local radio host and a great cause? The Michigan Solo Fest. Oh April 30, the Blind Pig will open its doors to area singer/songwriters like Dick Siegel, Theo Katzman, Matt Jones, Frank Allison, Laith [...]

It’s Happening by Ryan M. Place Computers and the Internet have completely revolutionized how we send and receive information, and businesses must continually adapt and evolve with the flow of new technology or fall further and further behind and get trampled in the stampede of unstoppable progress. This is where the Future Midwest Conference comes [...]

Spring Ride and Festival 2011. SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 Calling all bicyclists! Time to pull those bikes out of the garage and dust them off. It doesn’t matter what style of bike you have or even the condition. Bring them down and let’s get you riding. We have rides for all levels of riders. Can’t [...]

iSPY talks to the quickly emerging, multi-genre group Mansions on the Moon, who will be opening for Wiz Khalifa tonight at the EMU Convocation Center by Paul Kitti There’s an exciting new sound traveling the East Coast this spring: they’re called Mansions on the Moon, and you can hear them on April 4 at EMU’s [...]

By Bruno Postigo Most of the time, I’m usually not caught off guard when it comes to live shows. However, Mi Ami took me by surprise, and they didn’t let me down. The show at the Yellow Barn in Ann Arbor featured Mi Ami, Terrible Twos, Skate Laws, and two DJ’s Relaxer and Forest Juziuk. [...]

In an effort to support with style, 100% of the net proceeds from the tees in this sale, designed by up-and-coming streetwear brand Arsnl, will go towards the American Red Cross to aid relief efforts in Japan. Help us help those in need and cop a tee for the cause. www.jackthreads.com

By Zara Nasir Fast Facts: Year: Junior Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry Favorite Book:  “Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoevsky Favorite Movie: “The Shawshank Redemption” Describe yourself in three words: Honest, Empathetic, Accepting Someone you look up to and why: Nelson Mandela, because of his strong leadership at such a difficult time for South Africa and because [...]

The EMU Women’s basketball is the only team from Michigan still playing. State’s out, Michigan is out, Oakland’s out, all that’s left is your Eagles. After beating the University of Michigan in the first round and UNC-Wilmington in the second, EMU faces Syracuse in the Sweet 16 of the WNIT. There’s plenty of room on [...]