Galleries

JSA 2025 Spring Festival

The EMU Japanese Student Association hosted their Spring Festival on Sunday, March 30 in the Student Center. Students were able to experience a wide range of activities including traditional Japanese calligraphy, a carnival shooting gallery, making flower arrangements, board games, and more. There were also many performances in the Student Center Auditorium featuring Taiko and Koto performers, martial arts, a kids chorus, and a kimono demonstration. A free bento box lunch was also provided to a limited number of students upon signup. (Gallery by Lee Hammock)

The 2025 Student Media Gala

The 2025 Student Media Gala took place Thursday, March 27, at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse. Journalists and media professionals celebrated and bonded over both The Eastern Echo and Cellar Roots. The Eastern Echo Hall of Fame welcomed three new alumni inductees, Kim Kozlowski, Joe Misiewicz and Kristy Montee. Awards were given to current exceptional team members and alums. A silent auction was held to raise money for scholarships. (Gallery by Photo Editor Max Taylor)

Eagle-Con 2025

Eagle-Con 2025 took place in the Student Center ballroom on Tuesday, March 18th. The event hosted by Campus Life included vendors with student artists and businesses, drag performances, live music from the Anime Music Club, and a cosplay competition. A separate game room was also hosted by EMU Esports and Dungeons & Dreadnoughts, as well as a sensory room by EMU AMP! Students were also encouraged to complete a scavenger hunt to win prizes. (Photos taken and captioned by Max Taylor and Kaleb Stanley)

Repainting HerStory

Repainting HerStory was an event hosted in the Honors College on Wednesday, March 19th 2025 to celebrate Women's History Month. (Photos taken and captioned by Kaleb Stanley)

The Women of Color Feminisms and Leadership Symposium

The Women of Color Feminisms and Leadership Symposium took place in the Student Center Ballroom on Tuesday, March 11th in celebration of Women's History month. The event consisted of a panel of experience leaders, staff, and students who spoke on topics of wellness, resilience, and transformative action. (Gallery by Carol Detary, Owen Cardenas, and Max Taylor)

TruEMU Night at Detroit Pistons

The EMU Dance Team celebrates TruEMU night with the Detroit Pistons at Little Ceasers' Arena at their basketball game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. (Gallery by AnnaBelle Favre)

Queer Talks 2025

The EMU LGBT Resource Center and Honors College hosted Queer Talks on Friday, January 31st. Speakers at the event delivered presentations aimed to educate, empower, and uplift queer students on campus to build community. The event also ended with entertainment from 10 local drag performers! (Gallery photographed and captioned by Kaleb Stanley)

Stay Warm Eagles! (Campus in Winter)

Various photos of the winter life on campus in January. (Gallery by Photo Editor Max Taylor)

Dzanc House Gallery

The Dzanc House Gallery (402 S Huron St.) hosted a gallery with a collection of art and poetry from local artists in Ypsilanti based on the theme "Ypsi, What's Your Story?" on Friday, January 10th. (Photographed, curated, and captioned by Photo Editor Max Taylor)

Two Soups and The Salad Bar at Alexander Recital Hall

Brothers Rob and Will Janz make up the two halves of "Two Soups" with the remainder making up the "Salad Bar", who together performed a collection of popular hits, appropriately timed holiday covers, as well as originals off of both of their most recent album releases - "Four Point Confessions" and "Silly Songs with Will" respectively. This 2 hour long performance took place in Alexander Music Building's Recital Hall on December 6th. (Photographed, curated, and captioned by Photo Editor Max Taylor)

EMU Percussion/Jazz Ensemble Concert

The EMU Percussion and Jazz Ensembles performed a joint concert on Tuesday, December 3rd in Pease Auditorium. The Percussion Ensemble performed in low, artistic lighting suited for their setlist and the Jazz Ensemble brought up the energy at the end. (Photographed, curated, and captioned by Photo Editor Max Taylor)

EMU Football Senior Night 2024

The EMU Football team plays their senior night game at home versus Buffalo on Wednesday, November 30, 2024. (Gallery by Kaleb Stanley)

Pumpkins On The Patio 2024

Pumpkins On The Patio took place on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, and was hosted by Campus Life. Pumpkins and carving gear were provided for students to make and submit their own pumpkins for a carving contest! Cider and donuts were available in the Student Center as well as scary prop rooms for students wanting a spooky photo op.

Election Watch Party Nov. 5

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Eastern Votes hosted a nonpartisan Election Night Watch Party at the Lake House on campus from 7-11 p.m. sponsored by Engage@emu. (Gallery by Kaleb Stanley)

Coffee shops near the Eastern Michigan University campus

At least five coffee shops and cafés near Eastern Michigan University, all within a mile radius of campus. They provide options in hours and menus -- including specialty coffees, teas and pastries -- that might be appealing to students. Each of the shops give a variety of coffee, teas, and pastries. The cafés range in style and menu, offering a different experience and atmosphere. 

EMU Homecoming Football 2024

EMU Football plays their 2024 Homecoming game against Central Michigan University on October 19. (Gallery by Kaleb Stanley)

2024 Black Homecoming Cookout/Alumni Mixer and Yard Show

Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill

Staff at the Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill have been pressing apples into cider for 40 years. The mill is on Warren Road in Plymouth, Michigan, about 10 miles north, northeast of the Eastern Michigan University campus. (Photo gallery by Staff Writer Isabella DiPonio)

LGBT Resource Center exhibit reception

Alice by Heart