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Close-up of the artist drawing a tattoo on the upper arm of a client with a black marker.

Roots Local Artist of the Month: Rae Brooks-Pauli finds spiritual connection through intuitive-based tattooing

By Carol Detary · Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

Intuitive-based tattoo artist, mentor and business owner Rae Brooks-Pauli is set to open Haven Tattoo Studio in Ypsilanti at the end of January 2026, where they will entwine spirituality with their artistry.

Roots: Letter from the Editor

By Jada Hauser · Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

A framed poster on the wall reads, "WHEN YOU SPEAK, WE LISTEN," and has contact information for EMU Student Government at room 342 of the Student Center. The phone number is 734-487-1470 and the website is emich.edu/studentgov. EMUSTUDENTGOV on Facebook and @EMUSG on Twitter.

Engagement in student government elections trails statewide voting trends

By Laura Meriweather · Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

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Sports

Eagles grounded in Mount Pleasant: CMU dominates 210th rivalry meeting

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

Theatre

Roots Ypsilanti Arts Events: Jan. 27, 2026

By Jada Hauser and Gray Connor · Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

Campus

Downing Hall residents temporarily relocated after flooding

By Gray Connor · Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

Sports

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Jan. 27- Feb. 2

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, Jan. 26, 2026

News

Three people stand in front of a stage with their backs to the camera. They wear the same black t-shirt with the words "The Circuit Riders, Still on Circuit" on the back.

Carry the Love brings two-day worship event to EMU

By Gray Connor · Monday, Jan. 26, 2026

Students hopeful as EMU set to gain control of parking, Jan. 30

By AnnaBelle Favre · Monday, Jan. 26, 2026

Eastern Michigan University will be closed Jan. 26 due to winter weather

By Lilly Kujawski and Hannah Borders · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

Sports

Motor City MACtion: Eagles set to trade The Factory for Ford Field

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

Dominant dives highlight EMU’s battle with Ball State despite loss

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

Eagles tested against elite field at Air Force Quad

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Embracing Our Differences art project, open submissions for 2026 exhibit

By Ky'anna Coats · Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026

Ypsilanti night spots feature several open mic events near the EMU campus

By Ky'anna Coats · Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

Local Artist of the Month: Chey Ely, creative and creator of magazine Detroit Undercover

By Carol Detary · Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025

Opinions

The WellNest Watch: Making our voices heard, why local elections matter for our schools, communities and public health

By Nathaniel King · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

The WellNest Watch: Get a heavier coat! This winter will be different

By Ebrima Jobarteh · Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026

The WellNest Watch: When illness becomes a bill; why medical debt is a public health crisis

By Shafaat Ali Choyon · Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025

EMU students raise concerns over wintertime accessibility

Motor City MACtion: Eagles set to trade The Factory for Ford Field

An image of snow covered cars in a parking lot.

Eastern Michigan University will be closed Jan. 26 due to winter weather

Photo of a brick building with a green roof set behind sidewalk and a parking lot.

Weekend warming center hours announced for Jan. 24-25 at Ypsilanti Freighthouse

Black metal chain-link fencing outside a brick and cement multi-level parking garage.

Students hopeful as EMU set to gain control of parking, Jan. 30

Red brick building with brown metal trim and glass windows. The entrance has an accessibility ramp with metal railings and a roof over the doors reading "Downing."

Downing Hall residents temporarily relocated after flooding

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Roots Print Edition: January 27, 2026

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Josh talks to acclaimed 89.1 WEMU host, Michael Jewett, about when a passion becomes a career, what jazz has meant for the world and what it could mean for its future.

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