GUNMAN HAS OPENED FIRE IN ISTANBUL NIGHTCLUB IN TURKEY

The Anadolu News Agency out of Turkey has reported that a gunman has opened fire inside a Istanbul nightclub during New Years celebrations.

Reports are that people have been injured, but there is little information at this time as this is a developing story. Medical teams and the police are at the scene.

Stay tuned for developments.

Jeff Brown
Editor/Publisher
Purple Walrus Press

Updated 7:58 pm.

Turkish officials have stated that at this time 35 people have been killed and 40 wounded in an attack in Istanbul, Turkey. This according to Aljazeera News.

EASTERN MICHIGAN BASKETBALL BLOWS AWAY LONG BEACH STATE

The Eastern Michigan Men's basketball team dominated the visiting Long Beach State 49ers by a score of 98-72 Thursday at the Convocation Center in Ypsilanti. It took a little while for EMU to get into the flow of the game, but by the 2nd quarter EMU effectively swept away Long Beach with a barrage of three pointers.

The 8-5 EMU Eagles shot 54% from the field (29 of 54) including 7 thee pointers. Not too shabby. Attendance for the game wasn't too shabby either considering students are home for Christmas break.

The leading scorer for EMU was redshirt senior Ray Lee who finished the game with 20 points. Willie Mangum and Jordan Nobles each added 15 points.

One thing that must be acknowledged is the giant knot that emerged on the forehead of EMU sophomore James Thompson after he crashed to the floor while rebounding under the net. The bump was the size of a Buick. Needless to say, Thompson did not return to the game, though he seemed to be okay.

Tuesday, Jan 3, EMU takes on Central Michigan to open the MAC season. Tip off will be at 7pm sharp. See you there!

Jeff Brown
Editor/Publisher

EMU'S Nick Madray at the line. Photo by my son Harrison Brown.

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EMU forward Nick Madray dunks on Long Beach. Purple Walrus Press.

ACTIVIST MELISSA MAYS ON FLINT WATER CRISIS

After spending millions of our tax dollars on his own legal defense and hiring multiple PR firms to spin his image, Snyder says the State doesn't have the resources to deliver water to the Flint residents they poisoned!! Residents, churches, and community groups have been delivering water to each other for over a year and don't say this. More examples of what happens when Government is run like a business and the well-being of the people do not matter.

Melissa Mays of Flint.

Downtown Flint 2016. Purple Walrus Press.

RUSSIAN FSB STATES NO SIGN RUSSIAN FLIGHT TU-154 DOWNED BY TERORISM

According to the Russian news agency TASS, members of the Russian Alexandrov Ensemble were killed in the crash of Russian airline TU-154 on Christmas morning off the coast of Sochi in the Black Sea.

Further, amid speculation that the airliner was taken down by a terrorist attack, TASS reported Monday, Dec 26, that there is no evidence indicating that flight TU-154 was shot down by a terrorist attack. The Russian FSB, which is a state security organization in Russia, told TASS that,"We have got no signs or facts indicating that an act of terrorism or sabotage was committed on board,"the FSB said.

The FSB told Russian news agency TASS that, "The four main versions are an engine being hit by a foreign object, substandard fuel that caused the loss of thrust on and eventually stopped the engines, the pilot's mistake and the plane's technical failure," the FSB said.

Jeff Brown
Editor/Publisher
Purple Walrus Press.

BAHAMAS BOWL: TOUGH BOWL LOSS FOR EMU BUT GREAT SEASON

Eastern Michigan couldn't quite keep up with Old Dominion losing to the Monarchs in the Bahamas Bowl 24-20 on Friday. Offensively, Eastern was able to drive the ball downfield but just couldn't finish and score on several drives.

Several key completions by Old Dominion quarterback David Robinson and over 100 yard rushing by ODU running back Ray Lawry kept the Eagles defense off balance.

Still EMU made a valiant effort in Friday's bowl game, their first since 1987, coming from behind in the second half and nearly pulling off a victory.

Eastern quarterback Brogan Roback had an excellent game game completing 26 of 46 passes for 300 yards.
EMU freshman Dieuly Aristilde lead Eastern in receiving catching seven passes for 80 yards.

Although Eastern lost the Bowl game it has still been one fantastic season as our EMU Eagles finished with a very respectable record of 7-6, a far cry from last years dismal 1-11 record. Eastern will be a major contender in the MAC for years to come.

Congratulations to EMU football, head coach Chris Creighton, the coaching staff, and all of the players for a fantastic season! This EMU alum could not be more proud!

Jeff Brown
Editor/Publisher
Purple Walrus Press.

EMU Rynearson Stadium (The Factory) Purple Walrus Press photo.