Events

What's the Move? July 8-14

From dance classes and music events to Depot Town Cruise Night, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti! Check out this article for more details about fun events happening in the area.

What's the Move? June 24-30

From a baseball game to a live concert, here are some of the events happening around the Ypsilanti area during June.

What's the Move? June 17-23

Bored during summer break? Check out these events on and around Eastern Michigan University's campus!

Michigan Student Action holds know your rights event on protesting

Michigan Student Action held a Know Your Rights event about protesting for young people interested in getting involved in organizing and activism.

What's the Move? June 3-9

June is the month when spring moves into summer, and from parties to games to live theater, it offers a wide variety of options for those seeking entertainment in the Ypsilanti area.

The Echo's guide to celebrating Pride Month in Michigan

There are endless ways to celebrate Pride across the state, and not just in June. Put on your rainbows and celebrate loudly and proudly.

Ypsilanti's Star Studio hosts Rainbow Runway

The best thing about the job at Star Studios for owner Angel Vanas is seeing people finally feel like themselves after seeing their hair. 

The Eastern Echo’s guide to Michigan's summer fairs

Carnivals and festivals are a fun way to beat summer boredom. The Eastern Echo has compiled a list of several in and around Ypsilanti that students may want to visit.

What's the Move? May 20-26

From ramen cooking classes to movies in the park, there is always something interesting to do in Ypsilanti! This collection of events showcases diversity and invites people to spice up their time by embracing new experiences.

What's the Move? May 10-22

From drumline auditions to a photo exhibit on gun violence, here are some of the events happening in and around Eastern Michigan University's campus during May.

EMU student poet lands in Cellar Roots fine arts magazine for the second time

Ypsilanti native Amelia Taylor, an orthodontics and prosthetics major at Eastern Michigan University, is also a published poet — twice over. 

Featured Cellar Roots artist Clara Engel shares experiences of art and honor

That work included a 2D piece titled "Mother Nature" that was created using watercolor and acrylic paint. The piece was created with assistance from one of her professors, Michael Reedy. This piece was selected to be the cover of the Cellar Roots magazine for 2025.

Hundreds march in Lansing, Detroit as part of national rally against Trump administration

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: April 22-28

Eastern Michigan athletics is set for an exciting week with key baseball, lacrosse, track & field, and rowing events, as the Eagles compete for victories across multiple sports.

What's the Move? April 22-28

Local events for Eagles as the semester comes to a close.

EMU's public health fair gives students a chance to learn about wellbeing

 For hundreds of students on campus who struggle with mental health or are unsure about the details and functions of their bodies, the Eastern Michigan University's Public Health Fair offered some answers.

What's The Move? April 15-21

This upcoming week, there are many fun events on and off campus for students and staff alike!

Michigan offers numerous day-trip options for summer water fun

Looking for some summertime water fun? Look no further than these five beautiful Michigan destinations! Best of all, they are all only a couple hours away from Eastern Michigan University's campus.

What's the Move? April 8-14

Check out this week's "What's the Move?" article to find something fun to do on or around Eastern Michigan University's campus.

Eagle Sports Tips and Tales: April 8-14

Eastern Michigan athletics is set for an action-packed week with key baseball, tennis, lacrosse, track & field, and golf events as the Eagles aim for victories across multiple sports.