Articles featured in this episode:
"Zero Waste Ypsi debuts in Ypsilanti community with Plastic Free July Challenge" - written by Natalie Kyle
"Meet Angelica Esquivel, YpsiWrites' inaugural Writer in Residence" - written by Ameera Salman
"Review: 'Quarterback' is a peek behind the curtain at 3 of the brightest NFL minds" - written by Caleb Henderson
Gray Connor uses they/he pronouns, and has worked for The Eastern Echo since August 2024. They started as Newsletter Editor, then moved to Podcast Editor in the 2025 summer semester. Connor is a senior majoring in media studies and journalism, with a minor in public relations.
Their job entails coordinating the podcast team, and ensuring that podcast episodes are timely, personable and informative. For him, the best part is getting to know other people, and collaborating with other students just as passionate about journalism and justice.
Connor is on Instagram (@gray_connor_). Contact him with any questions or information at mconnor3@emich.edu.
Solutions by The State News
