Weekly Round-up │9/28/2025

Welcome back to the Weekly Round-up, where we summarize the articles you may have missed throughout the week on the Eastern Echo website.

Here are the articles featured in this episode:

"Wurst Bar closure makes way for something new" - Written by Lilly Kujawski.

"Intermedia Gallery Group opens retrospective exploring relationship with face coverings" - Written by Katherine Tatomir.

"EMU closes campus bookstore, unveils spirit store "Eastern Outfitters" - Written by Lauren Holloway and Natalie Kyle.

"EMU President Smith receives public media impact award" - Ky'anna Coats.

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 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.