Profiles - The Eastern Echo

Author, business reporter Nathan Bomey to be inducted into Eastern Echo Hall of Fame

By Gray Connor · Wednesday, March 18, 2026

From Detroit bankruptcy reporting to documentary filmmaking, alumnus Nathan Bomey returns to Eastern Michigan University as an Eastern Echo Hall of Fame inductee.

Jerry Clayton for Washtenaw County Sheriff 2020

Ypsi Votes: Sheriff Jerry Clayton seeks fourth term focusing on mental health and diversion programs

By Austin Elliott · Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020

Sheriff Jerry Clayton is seeking his fourth term as the top law enforcement official in Washtenaw County. He was first elected in 2008 and had previously served for 20 years in various positions within the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department, including as a corrections officer, a deputy sheriff, and command officer. He also served as the Washtenaw County Jail administrator.

Ypsi Votes: Debbie Dingell is all about delivery in campaign for fourth term

By Austin Elliott · Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020

Dingell has prided herself on being able to deliver results for her constituents, and she is betting it is this effective delivery that will earn her a fourth term.

Ypsi Votes: Ken Magee focuses on public trust and tackling the opioid crisis in bid for Washtenaw Sheriff

By Austin Elliott · Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Ken Magee has spent almost 30 years in law enforcement including as a police officer, chief of police, and as a federal agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration. Now, he seeks to unseat incumbent Washtenaw Sheriff Jerry Clayton.

Ypsi Votes: Michael White and Karen Lovejoy Roe's differing priorities in Board of Commissioners race

By Austin Elliott · Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Karen Lovejoy Roe and Michael White are running in the Democratic primary for the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, District 5. This is the second of two articles featuring the candidates from the 5th district. Check out our coverage of the other two candidates, Denise Kirchoff and Justin Hodge.

Denise Kirchoff and Justin Hodge for County Commissioner Headshots

Ypsi Votes: Board of Commissioners candidates want better access to resources for eastern Washtenaw County

By Austin Elliott · Saturday, July 11, 2020

Denise Kirchoff and Justin Hodge are running in the Democratic primary for the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, District 5., which encompasses Ypsilanti Township and Augusta Township. Check back next week for a story on the remaining two candidates, Karen Lovejoy Roe and Michael White.

Ypsi Votes: Arianne Slay's blueprint for change in Washtenaw County

By Austin Elliott · Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Arianne Slay has been a prosecutor for over a decade working in public service, and she wants to bring her experience in rehabilitative criminal justice to Washtenaw County as the county’s next lead prosecutor.

Ypsi Votes: Eli Savit's campaign for prosecutor focuses on large structural reforms

By Austin Elliott · Friday, July 3, 2020

Ypsi Votes is a brand new series from the Eastern Echo featuring candidates up and down the ballot in Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township. In this article, the Echo speaks with Eli Savit, a candidate for Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney.

Ypsi Votes: Hugo Mack's journey from defendant to prosecutor hopeful

By Austin Elliott · Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Ypsi Votes: Hugo Mack says his experience in the defendant's chair makes him uniquely qualified to be Washtenaw County's lead prosecutor

Boubacar Toure discusses his life in Senegal and expectations for his senior year

By Luke Gremban · Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019

Eastern Michigan center Boubacar Toure was born in Dakar, Senegal. The fifth-year senior came to the United States around six years ago to play basketball. Toure discussed his upbringing, what he misses most about Senegal, when he first started playing basketball and his optimism for the Eagles 2019-20 season.

Eagles football team offers running back Daveon Hunter

By Charles Post · Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019

Daveon Hunter, who is a 3-star running back according to 247 Sports, was offered a scholarship from the Eastern Michigan football program on Monday, Nov. 11. The senior running back is 5’10” and 200 pounds. He attends Chandler High School in Arizona and is slated to graduate at the end of the current school year.

Rob Murphy discusses recently released book

By Charles Post · Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019

Eastern Michigan men’s basketball head coach Rob Murphy, who just started his ninth season with the Eagles, released his first book over the summer. The book “DEEP” is Murphy’s lifelong story through his eyes. Murphy discusses growing up in Detroit, getting his “dream job” at Syracuse University, learning life lessons through basketball and much more.

Ty Eddington hopes to make most of senior season after return from injury

By Zach Sturgill · Friday, Nov. 1, 2019

Ty Eddington, a senior at Eastern Michigan University and defensive lineman, was hurt just a few days before the team's season opener against Coastal Carolina on Saturday, Aug. 31. He now says he is ready to be back and in the rotation on the EMU defensive line.

Preston Hutchinson impresses in debut

By Charles Post · Friday, Oct. 25, 2019

Eastern Michigan was skeptical of their roster after filling the quarter-back position against Western Michigan Oct. 19. Mike Glass III, EMU’s starter and captain, was out with an injury. Preston Hutchinson, the backup, was forced into duty and started the Eagles crucial game against the Broncos at home.

Creighton's impact on the EMU football program

By Charles Post · Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019

Chris Creighton was hired by Eastern Michigan before the 2014 season and after Ron English being fired the year prior. English was the Eagles head coach for four years before being fired nine games into his fifth campaign. English led them to just one six-win season, with a record of 11-46. Creighton has doubled that and is on the verge of adding another one this year.

Mickey Rewolinski announces commitment to Eagles

By Charles Post · Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019

Mickey Rewolinski announced his commitment to the Eastern Michigan football team on Sunday, Sept. 22. Rewolinski is a 3-star offensive lineman and defensive end for Union Grove High School in Wisconsin. He is 6’6”, 260 pounds and is going to be an offensive lineman for the Eagles. Rewolinski announced his commitment via Twitter.

Rob Murphy has high hopes for Jalen King’s junior year

By Charles Post and Luke Gremban · Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019

Jalen King, who is from Kings Academy in Pasco, Washington, is heading into his junior season with the Eastern Michigan basketball program. King is a 6-foot-10-inch power forward/center who weighs 205 pounds. With some fresh faces on the EMU men’s basketball team following the graduation of James Thompson IV, Paul Jackson and Elijah Minnie, King is poised to make an impact after a strong offseason.

Boubacar Toure is set to make an impact for the Eagles after major improvements

By Tiauna Allen and Charles Post · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

Eastern Michigan’s men’s basketball team has seen many additions to the program in recent years and Boubacar Toure has been one to standout amongst the rest. The Senegal native is a 7’0” center who made his way to EMU in 2018. Before his arrival to Eastern Michigan, Toure played collegiate basketball at Grand Canyon University. He started his career as a redshirt freshman during the 2015-16 season.

EMU wide receiver stays humble despite a strong start to his 2019 campaign

By Joey Pisaneschi · Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019

Just four games into his sophomore season, wide receiver Dylan Drummond leads all Eastern Michigan receivers with 19 receptions as the team finished their non-conference schedule with a 3-1 record. Drummond has become an essential part of the Eagles' offense, forming great chemistry with senior quarterback Mike Glass III but the wide receiver still isn't satisfied.

Rec/IM Director accepts position at internationally renowned university

By Pamela Mohar · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019

Wesley Howell, acting director of the Rec/IM department, is heading to California at the start of the fall semester to take on a role in the Recreation department at Stanford University.