As of Thursday, Oct. 8, 13 men are being charged with terrorism, conspiracy, and weapons in relation to plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Six of the men involved were taken into custody in Ypsilanti. The men involved in the plot have been recognized as members of the militia group called the Wolverine Watchmen.
The campus area crime map is a report of criminal activity that has been reported in the Ypsilanti-area as well as on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. The following crimes mapped were reported to City of Ypsilanti crime log between Sept. 26 and Oct. 14.
Entheogenic plants and substances, otherwise known as psychedelics, are now classified as Ann Arbor’s lowest law enforcement priority. Ann Arbor City Council Member Anne Bannister and Washtenaw County community leader Eli Savit gave their thoughts to the Echo on Ann Arbor’s decriminalization of the plants and substances.
The partnership between Grove Studios and Leon Speakers, which encompasses artistic development, community collaborations, and experiential learning, has now expanded to include the Amplify Fellowship. The fellowship, established earlier this summer, seeks to expand opportunities for African-Americans interested in content creation.
With challenges due to COVID-19 and changes to Postal Service, voting may look a lot different. This is what Ypsilanti voters need to know.
The results for the 2020-2021 Student Body President and Vice President election have been announced with Luis Romero and Colton Ray winning president and vice president by just 4%. The new administration hopes to address a "myriad of concerns" that students face at EMU, listing "mental health issues, food insecurity, housing insecurity, and social marginalization, and how and why those issues are often intertwined.”
Eastern Michigan University is testing wastewater from residential buildings for COVID-19 genetic fragments. This is a science-based and cost-efficient alternative to randomly testing student residents.
Candidates for Student Body President and Vice President describe their platforms as well as their qualifications for office.
After Student Government elections were postponed last spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students will finally get to cast their vote via their my.emich page from Sept. 30 at 8:00 a.m. until Oct. 1 at 8:00 p.m.
The Criminal Justice Listening Tour hosted a stop Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Parkridge Park in Ypsilanti. The tour has been organized by the nominee for Washtenaw County prosecutor, Eli Savit, who his invited colleagues to speak alongside him.
The colleagues and creators of the Marilyn Horace-Moore Scholarship are inviting EMU students, faculty, and supporters to honor her life by donating to the scholarship fund. Horace-Moore was passionate about helping students achieve their degree through advocacy and mentorship and the scholarship serves as a way to continue her passions through her legacy.
The Ypsilanti Community Schools have undergone major changes to accommodate students and faculty during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have been forced to alter the everyday environment for students and reshift their budget.
The Michigan Office of the Attorney General has denied charges against a Washtenaw County deputy sheriff, Austin Pearson, regarding his use of force in an incident that occurred in Ypsilanti Township earlier this year. Independent investigation into the Pearson’s use of force was conducted by the Michigan Sheriff’s Association Special Investigative Operation Network (MISSION) with review of the investigation conducted by the Office of the Attorney General.
The campus area crime map is a report of criminal activity that has been reported in the Ypsilanti-area as well as on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. The following crimes mapped were reported to City of Ypsilanti crime log between Sept. 14 and Sept. 26.
Eastern Michigan University and flight training school Crosswinds Aviation have teamed up in a five-year partnership agreement to expand opportunities for aviation students. Several new benefits include more training locations, expansion of aircraft training, and emphasis on the advancement of the High School Flight Program, helping aviation students get a head-start on their career goals.
Student government elections have been pushed from late march into fall 2020 semester. Students may vote for as few or as many of the listed candidates as the choose due to the limited pool of candidates. Following elections, student government will resume meetings virtually.
Officials at Eastern Michigan University are discussing the next course of action after learning of the racist history tied to one of the namesakes for the Quirk-Sponberg Theatre, Daniel L. Quirk Jr. Quirk. Quirk frequently directed and performed minstrel shows.
Global esports organization Gen. G has granted $1 million towards the advancement and expansion of opportunities for gaming-industry students. With Eastern Michigan University as a founding partner, the money will be used to support career goals for students in the Simulation, Animation and Gaming program at Eastern, including a scholarship offer for one freshman.
EMU’s oldest professor, Nelson Amos, is retiring at 81 years old, after 46 years at EMU as a professor of guitar, lute and music history. He spoke to the Echo about his future plans and the challenges he has faced during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees voted down two options to purchase addition ballot scanners to count the absentee ballots for the upcoming general election.
