Bouncing Back w/ Matt Jones | Living Lanterns | Ep.3

Josh Nieman talks with the director of the Center For Oral History Research (COHR), Matt Jones, about identity, passion and the impacts of our darkest moments.

Gray Connor

Gray Connor uses they/he pronouns, and has worked for The Eastern Echo since August 2024. They started as Newsletter Editor, then moved to Managing Editor of Operations for the 2026 Winter semester. Connor is a senior majoring in media studies and journalism, with a minor in public relations.

For him, the best part of the job 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.