The Eastern Michigan Eagles are celebrating their post-homecoming win, but what does this signal for the rest of the season?
Welcome back to The Factory Report, hosted by Sports Editor Caleb Henderson. Check in on all the newest EMU sports updates, highlights, and what teams to keep an eye on.
Editor's note: Due to widespread connection issues on EMU's campus, this episode is released a day later than scheduled.
Caleb Henderson uses he/him pronouns, and has worked for The Eastern Echo since October 2024. He started as a sports writer, then moved to Sports Editor in the 2025 summer semester. Henderson is a senior majoring in journalism with a minor in political science.
His job entails overseeing sports coverage for The Echo, and the best part is the opportunity to receive access to press kits and media bullpens like a seasoned journalist would.
Henderson is on X (@C_Henderson2 ) and Instagram (@C_Henderson2). Contact him with any questions or news tips at chende20@emich.edu.
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 in January 2026. For their undergraduate studies, Connor majored in media studies and journalism with a minor in public relations.
For Connor, the best part of the job is getting to know other people and collaborating with other students who are just as passionate about journalism and justice.
Connor is on Instagram (@gray_connor_). Contact him with any questions or information at mconnor3@emich.edu.
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