Search Results
Use the fields below to perform an advanced search of The Eastern Echo's archives. This will return articles, images, and multimedia relevant to your query. You can also try a Basic search
1000 items found for your search. If no results were found please broaden your search.
New food pantry, community center comes to Ypsilanti Township
The Peace Neighborhood Center’s new HUB Community Center and food pantry has opened in Ypsilanti Township on 1515 S. Harris Road.
EMU junior Jordan Gretzner reflects on anniversary of poetry book
Jordan Gretzner, a junior at Eastern Michigan University majoring in Communications, began writing her first novel at 13.
Lifelong memories, mentors highlight EMU 45th Undergraduate Symposium
Eastern Michigan University hosted its 45th annual Undergraduate Symposium inside the campus’ student center on Friday, March 28, 2025.
What's the move? April 1-7
Can There be Human Rights in Prison? - April 1
Librarians Michael Barnes and Bill Marino get technical at the Halle Fix-It Hub
In Room 115 of the Halle Library, one can find two librarians, Bill Marino and Micheal Barnes, repairing appliances and games with the goal of increasing those items' longevity and usefulness. It's all part of something called the Halle Fix-It Hub.
Eastern Echo, Cellar Roots staff, friends celebrate success, Hall of Fame inductees at Student Media Gala
Introducing one of the 2025 Eastern Echo Hall of Fame members at a Thursday awards dinner, 2024 inductee Rob Musial repeated something he said former Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel editor Kristy Montee had shared.
Featured Cellar Roots artist Christina Varney shares experiences discovering 3D art
Christina Varney is the Supervisor of Laboratory Services and a part-time lecturer at Eastern Michigan University. She manages the undergraduate laboratories and ensures everything goes as planned, from getting the equipment ready to watching over people teaching lab classes.
Students tackle fall schedules at Registration Blitz
Hundreds of students visited the REC/IM building Tuesday, March 25, as the University Advising Career and Development Center hosted its annual Registration Blitz.
“Enlighten U” talks mental health with a special live studio audience
On March 20, 2025, “Enlighten U” debuted its first live podcast, focusing on finding a healthy balance in everyday life.
Echo alum, retired broadcaster Joe Misiewicz to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Joe Misiewicz, a retired media professor and Echo alum, is set to be inducted into The Eastern Echo Hall of Fame, along two others.
Ypsilanti lovebirds: alumni couple studies birds to determine lead levels in soil
Dorothy Zahor and Kenneth Glynn met at Eastern Michigan University, where they discovered their shared love for urban wildlife. Now, married and graduate students at Oregon State University, they’ve come together to help their communities better understand the potential of higher lead levels in soil. And they’re doing it with a familiar summer sight- the robin.
EMU community members gather for 'Fighting Racism, Deportations, Genocide' event
On Thursday, Mar 20, 2025, members of the Eastern Michigan University community gathered at Fighting Racism, Deportations, & Genocide, an event organized by the Labor, Equity, and Justice (SLEG) Committee of the EMU chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).
StimuLatte Cafe wants to give Ypsilanti a communal space
“We noticed that the community wanted a cafe and no one was taking the initiative, so we did.” said Khalid Awwad about his new family-owned StimuLatte Cafe.
EMU alum Emily Langbehn makes Lego model of EMU's campus
At the annual Brick Bash this year, an Eastern alum displayed a Lego model of Eastern’s campus. Emily Langbehn, who graduated in 2007, built the model without instructions with pieces she sourced from other sets. The model includes Best Hall, Halle Library, the Student Center, and Pray-Harrold.
From EMU to the Grammys: Kari Landry soars to music success with Akropolis
Soaring all the way from Ypsilanti to Los Angeles to the 67th Grammy Award-winning stage, Eastern Michigan University alum and Akropolis Reed Quintet’s clarinetist Kari Landry looks back on her time at EMU with gratitude.
Cellar Roots jury selects photographer Andrew Nosay's images for 51st edition
EDITOR'S NOTE: Cellar Roots, published annually by the Student Media Team at EMU, in late March, released the 51st edition of its arts and literature magazine in late March 2025. This article, one in a series, focuses on one of the artists whose work was selected for publication.
Inclusion Day at EMU brings together individuals of all abilities
On April 1, 2025, Eastern Michigan University will be bringing people together through an exciting event called Inclusion Day.
Cellar Roots celebrates the launch of 51st volume of student art magazine
The annual edition of Cellar Roots, Eastern Michigan University's Fine Arts Magazine, is now available.
Ypsilanti gas station plans expansion with electric vehicle chargers
Standard Auto Service, a gas station and auto shop in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is planning to conditionally rezone the parcel of land behind the business.