Madi Diaz, the indie singer-songwriter and musician, is currently on tour for her most recent record “Weird Faith.” She stopped at The Ark in Ann Arbor, Mich., to perform on March 5. Diaz welcomed folk singer-songwriter and musician Jack Van Cleaf to open the show. In a partnership with the Human Rights Campaign and Propellor, Diaz encouraged attendees to take action for a chance to win an autographed setlist.
Ameera Salman uses she/they pronouns, and has worked for The Eastern Echo since Fall 2022. They started as Editor-in-Chief of Cellar Roots, then moved to Editor-in-Chief of The Eastern Echo in 2024. For the Fall 2025 semester they are serving as News Editor. Salman is a senior majoring in journalism with a minor in urban studies.
Her job entails working hands-on with reporters to write the best stories they can. News is the heart of our mission, and it's her job to make sure it doesn't fall through the cracks. For her, the best part is the people. She feels it's really special to build a legacy by doing what she loves with people who love it too.
Salman is on Instagram (@grounded_stars), X (@grounded_stars) and Facebook and LinkedIn (Ameera Salman). Contact her with any questions and information at news@easternecho.com.
Madison Cantrell uses any pronouns, and has worked for The Eastern Echo since Fall 2023. She started as a news reporter, then moved to Arts Editor and Cellar Roots Editor-in-Chief in the spring of 2024. Cantrell is a senior double majoring in art and journalism.
Their job entails generating and overseeing The Echo's arts content as well as design and operations for Cellar Roots, the yearly student art magazine, and the monthly arts and entertainment publication, Roots. Their favorite part of the job is being able to make meaningful connections with local Ypsilanti artists and galleries.
Cantrell is on Instagram (@photomady). Contact them with any questions or news tips at cellarroots@easternecho.com.
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