Volunteers prepare for Ypsi PRIDE Day
May. 13, 2010 · 7:09 a.m.
Each year, residents in and around the city of Ypsilanti carry on a tradition started by a group of community members enrolled in a city leadership program, a sort...read more
Bicycles zoom as flowers bloom
Apr. 30, 2010 · 2:11 p.m.
The weather has turned, the trees are budding and the flowers are popping out of the ground; time for a cruise through town. But don’t be so quick to hop in the...read more
Sheriff Clayton visits Ypsilanti Township
Apr. 29, 2010 · 12:59 p.m.
About 50 Ypsilanti Township residents gave the Washtenaw County Sheriff Office their input about law enforcement in the community Tuesday evening.
The information...read more
Local photographer raising funds for Ypsi Project exhibit
Apr. 20, 2010 · 2:20 a.m.
Ypsilanti has many faces, and Erica Hampton wants to share a few of them with you.
Over the past year, Hampton created the The Ypsi Project, a series of portraits...read more
Savoy taking shape as live music venue
Apr. 17, 2010 · 2:38 p.m.
Ypsilanti's newest concert venue is preparing for its grand opening weekend April 23, more than a month after its soft opening March 13.
Formerly Club Divine,...read more
Photo by Dan DuChene
The Snow Health and Olds/Robb Recreation centers on EMU's campus. Thomas Rayborn Hill III, a 21-year-old student and Ypsilanti resident, collapsed while playing basketball at the recreation center Monday night and later died.
EMU student collapses while playing basketball
Mar. 11, 2009 · 12:52 a.m.
After the sudden death of one of its students Monday night, Eastern Michigan University is offering counseling to anyone who needs it.
University officials said 21-year-old student and Ypsilanti resident Thomas Rayborn Hill III collapsed while playing a pickup game of basketball at the school’s recreation center at 8:10 p.m. and later died.
Pam Young, communications director for EMU, said campus police, the Ypsilanti Fire Department and Huron Valley Ambulance all responded to the scene. She said emergency treatment was given by the recreation staff and EMU Police before the fire department and ambulance took over.
Hill was transported to St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
“We’re saddened at the loss of one of our students,” Young said.
She said counseling services are available to anyone who feels they need help and support.
Lisa Lauterbach, director of EMU Counseling Services, said her department is mostly equipped to handle students, but tends to see faculty and staff in occasions like these.
“If they need support,” Lauterbach said, “we’re ready to help.”
She said there is no charge for their services.
The university also has counseling services available for community members as well. The EMU Counseling Clinic is available to anyone in the area who may need help getting through Monday’s event.
Perry Francis, coordinator for the clinic, said his office is training clinic staffed by advanced graduate students and supervised by doctorates.
“We’re all qualified, licensed professionals,” Francis said.
The clinic charges a low-cost fee on a sliding scale. He said it could cost anywhere from $1 to $50, but no one will be turned away because of money.
Any EMU students, faculty and staff can reach EMU Counseling Services, located at the Snow Health Center, at 734-487-1118.
Community members interested in contacting the EMU Counseling Clinic should call 734-487-4410.
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