Layla McMurtrie
Editor-in-Chief Layla McMurtrie is the Editor-in-Chief at The Echo. She is a junior at EMU majoring in journalism and minoring in women & gender Studies. Layla has written for us for over two years, beginning as an opinions writer and music review columnist, as well as being the podcast editor summer of 2021 and managing editor this past fall semester. She loves music and good food, as well as helping people and of course, writing.
Articles (95 total)
The Echo announces student editorial board for the Winter 2022 semester
If you are interested in being apart of the team, contact us now!
Echo Forward crowdfunding campaign launches to help move The Echo into the future of journalism
Learn more about Echo Forward now! This campaign runs until December 31st.
Opinion: 5 diverse, delicious, and affordable take-out options right off campus.
From beautiful dine-in to late night delivery, I urge you to check out these five great food places in Ypsi.
Opinion: Top 5 cures for boredom in Ypsilanti
Check out these places around Ypsi and you’re sure to always have something to do.
Review: Lil Nas X has returned with another wild music video for his single "INDUSTRY BABY" featuring Jack Harlow
The “Bail Project“ fundraiser attached to this YouTube video has already raised close to $50,000 in donations.
Podcast: July 21, 2021
Former Eastern track star qualified for this year’s Tokyo Olympics. Listen here, or on your favorite podcast streaming service.
Podcast: June 23, 2021
EMU’s latest Board of Regents meetings held discussion about the new block tuition model, as well as recommendations for the renovations of the 3D Arts Complex. Plus, the EMU Undergraduate Research Stimulus Awards is supporting students partnering with faculty members in scholarly research. Listen here or on your favorite podcast streaming platform!
Podcast: June 16, 2021
Ann Arbor Organization Food Gatherer’s host a fundraiser in place of their annual picnic, and EMU alumnus Jack Roush donates $1 million to our GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology. Also, hear more about Eastern’s Africology and African American studies programs. Listen here right now or on any podcast streaming platform!
Podcast: June 9, 2021
EMU's Fashion Marketing and Design Program gives back to the community through a computer-aided design class, and EMUiNVENT brings young Michigan creators and inventors together in its third year of operation. Listen here, or on your favorite podcast app!
Podcast: June 2, 2021
The Windgate Foundation donates $2.2 million to fund a 3D Arts Complex at Eastern Michigan University, and Ypsilanti makes plans to build a new public library. Listen to this week’s news recap here or on your favorite podcast app.
