The Eastern Echo

Teachers’ salaries take a hit from the bad economy

By Kenneth Bowen | MAY 20 |

A study from the National Council on Teacher Quality said teachers are receiving fewer pay raises since the economic recession began.

Heart Walk exceeds its monetary goal of $16,000

By Drew Saunders | MAY 20 |

The 2013 Washtenaw County Heart Walk, held on Sunday, raised $20,303.20 for the American Heart Association’s mission of building healthier lives free of stroke and cardiovascular disease, according to their web site.

Student Government is now hiring for Executive Board

By Lisa Swearingen | MAY 20 |

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government is now hiring for positions on its Executive Board.

Foundation hosts storytelling event for deaf students

By Drew Saunders | MAY 20 |

The Louise Tumarkin Zazove Foundation held a deaf storytelling event on Saturday night at Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center. This was the second time the event was held at EMU.

Student volunteers take pride in Ypsilanti

By Allie Tomason | MAY 20 |

Eastern Michigan University students took pride in Ypsilanti on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon, by volunteering for Ypsilanti P.R.I.D.E. Day, an annual event intended to nurture community pride and inspire local business growth through beautification of the city’s environment.