Areena Basmadjian
Hello my name is Areena Basmadjian and I'm a News Reporter for the Eastern Echo! I've been with the Echo for nearly a semester and I'm eager to continue working with the Echo to deliver news coverage to the community. I study International Affairs and I'm quite passionate about reporting on the state of affairs around the world, especially concerning topics like public health and climate change!
Articles (13 total)
Ypsilanti community rallies support for female prisoners at Huron Valley Correctional Facility
The Huron Valley Women’s Prison in Ypsilanti is under investigation over the alleged neglect amongst inmates.
Gov. Whitmer pens letter to senators calling for passage of federal voting legislation
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and 16 other governors penned a letter to the U.S. Senate in light of their upcoming vote on two proposed acts about voting rights.
Governor Whitmer reveals massive refund plan for Michigan drivers
Michigan drivers can look forward to collecting on some insurance refunds next year as Governor Whitmer reveals plan to reimburse all eligible drivers.
COP26 negotiations end with new Glasgow Climate Pact
After two weeks of negotiations, world leaders agree to uphold a new climate agreement and reactions to it have varied.
President Biden calls for further action against climate change at COP26
President Biden and other world leaders discuss what actions must be taken to tackle climate change at COP26.
Families of U.S. hostages abroad urge President Biden to do more following Haiti hostage situation
A missionary group was taken hostage in Haiti on Oct. 16, families of U.S. hostages sent a letter to President Biden calling for more action.
Eastern Michigan University faculty unions express frustrations over lack of COVID-19 vaccination mandate
Currently, Eastern Michigan University does not mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all those who come to campus. However, EMU faculty unions believe that a vaccine mandate is the best way to keep members of the campus community safe.
Eastern Michigan University students march to protest sexual assault and Greek life
EMU students march across campus for a second time this semester as they protest sexual assault and Greek life. EMU is currently facing Title IX lawsuits from 24 individuals.
Fraternity terminates association with Eastern Michigan University following discourse over Title IX lawsuits
Alpha Sigma Phi chooses to dissociate with EMU amidst school review.
‘Other countries are speeding up and America is falling behind.’ President Biden calls for support of infrastructure bill in Michigan
President Biden visits Howell, Michigan on Oct.5 to give a speech about his trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure bill, a bill that Michigan may benefit from in a big way.
