Same Page : Loading Player 2 Event

By Bea Dingman | November 13

Same Page: Loading Player 2 took place in Room 310 of the Student Center on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. The organizer, Same Page, put on the event to encourage and foster healthy relationships between students at Eastern Michigan University. The night involved games, food, fun, and friends as students moved between different gaming areas. Students first started in a group setting and moved their way down to one-on-one games with their new potential friend. Students who completed the final gaming stage were allowed to pick an item from the prize table. Same Page was excited to put on the event again after the success they saw at the previous event last March, and was pleased to see how many students showed up for the event on Tuesday.

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EMU Women's Volleyball vs. Ball State 11/6/2025

By Bea Dingman | November 6

Eastern Michigan's women's volleyball team went up against the 17-9 Ball State University team on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, falling to the Cardinals 3-0.

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WonderFest

November 6

AMP! and Pokito Productions came together on Tuesday, Nov. 4 2025 to host WonderFest, an event celebrating student artists and projects in the Student Center ballroom. An artist alley featured multiple artists selling original creations, and others showed off multimedia projects. The event also featured a presentation from Pokito Productions about WONDERCORD, led by director Rylee Curley, and joined by voice actors from the team. (Gallery by Max Taylor)

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Pumpkins on the Patio 2025 Video

By Bea Dingman | October 31

Pumpkins on the Patio took place on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 outside and inside the Student Center! Campus Life, E|Dining, and the EMU Student Center put together an evening of fall fun with food, pumpkin carving, and even a costume contest!

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Little Caesars Grand Opening

October 23

The Grand Opening of the new Little Caesars franchise in the Eastern Michigan University Student Center was held Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. The Little Caesars moved from its old location in the former Crossroads market to the previous location of BUILD. The restaurant serves by the slice and whole pizzas in the form of a Detroit-style four-corner or a thin crust, among a variety of other items. (Gallery by Kaleb Stanley)

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Eagle Spot Vending Grand Opening

October 23

The brand-new Eagle Spot market opened Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. The new Eagle Spot replaced the old E|Dining Market in the Eastern Michigan University Student Center with four vending machines, a microwave and seating. The vending machines feature coffee, soda, energy drinks, chips, pastries and a variety of other items. The new Eagle Spot also has disposable silverware for visitors to use. (Gallery by Kaleb Stanley)

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Self-service market opens in Pray-Harrold

October 20

Eastern Michigan University's E|Dining opened a self-service market Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in the former cafe space of the Pray-Harrold classroom building. E|Dining officials announced in a written statement that they will host a grand opening celebration of the new market Tuesday, Oct. 21. E|Dining also announced the opening of Little Caesars in the Student Center would open Tuesday, with a celebration scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22. (Photos by Max Taylor)

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Ypsilanti No Kings Protest

By Bea Dingman | October 19

Ypsilanti's No Kings Protest took place Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, just outside of Depot Town. Protestors gathered at Riverside Park and then marched down West Cross Street and around the block. This video shows what took place before and during the protest.

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CORE Welcome Back Party 2025

September 3

CORE (Center of Race & Ethnicity) hosted a welcome back party for the Fall 2025 semester on Friday, August 29 in the Student Center ballroom. The event hosted multiple diversity focused student orgs and provided a space to interact with community with food, music, games, raffles, and more. (Gallery by Kaleb Stanley)

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South Side Stroll

August 25

The Historic Ypsilanti South Side Stroll was held on August 16, 2025 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The event was organized by the Dzanc House and the Historic Southside Neighborhood Association. The event featured local artists displaying and selling their works at several locations which attendees walked around to enjoy art, music, community, and the beautiful day. (Gallery by Lee Hammock)

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Ann Arbor Pride 2025

August 6

Ann Arbor Pride 2025 was an event held in order to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community continuing past pride month. Organized by the Jim Toy Community Center, the event was held in Downtown Ann Arbor on Aug. 2, 2025. The event included many vendors, performances and community resources. Thousands of people came out to enjoy and support. (Gallery by Lee Hammock)

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Peacenic 2025 Video

By Asia O'Quinn | July 12

The second annual Peacenic returned to Ypsilanti on June 7, 2025, featuring a live band, dancing, food, games, giveaways, vendors and more. Peacenic is an event curated by the Rev. Joseph Jackson, a Baptist minister and the founder of Peacenic. The project is designed to foster unity between the Ypsilanti community and law enforcement.

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Ypsilanti 4th of July Parade 2025

July 11

Ypsilanti hosted its annual Fourth of July parade on Cross Street from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The theme for 2025 was World War II/The Greatest Generation. Many veterans, government offices, local business, and community groups marched in the event to celebrate Independence Day. (Gallery by Lee Hammock)

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Black Pride Ypsi 90's Cookout 2025

July 2

Black Pride Ypsi held a 90’s themed cookout with the goal of bringing together the Black LGBTQ+ community of Ypsilanti. The event was hosted at the Jim Toy Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, June 28, 2025. There were plenty of activities, including a bounce house, card games, line dancing, video games, and more. (Gallery by Lee Hammock)

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Bits and Bytes 2025 Summer Camp

June 30

Bits and Bytes is a week-long day camp at Eastern Michigan University that introduces middle school girls to coding and computer science. During the camp, girls learn to code drones, Ozobots and mini computers. (Gallery by Gabriella Payeur)

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Ypsilanti’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration 2025

June 27

Ypsilanti’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration was held in Downtown Ypsilanti from Friday, June 20 to Sunday, June 22, 2025. This event honors Juneteenth, a national holiday that celebrates the day the last enslaved African Americans in Texas heard of their freedom. The event highlights local Black resources, vendors, artists and performers. (Gallery by Lee Hammock)

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Ypsi Pride 2025

June 13

Ypsi Pride was as vibrant as ever in 2025. Attendees were able to check out the nearly 100 vendors and booths spread out across three main sections. The event also featured multiple acts throughout the day between the Huron Valley Street Stage and the Ypsilanti Freighthouse. Unfortunately, Street Stage headliner Baddie Brooks wasn't able to make it due to flight delays, so Tonio Adonis and Premium Rat stepped up to fill her shoes, giving a rock star performance in her absence. (Gallery by Max Taylor and Lee Hammock)

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Ypsilanti Health Center Opening Celebration

May 31

University of Michigan Health is opening a new health center in Ypsilanti. On Thursday, May 23 2025 they hosted a celebration of the opening of the new building. There were tours of the new facilities along with speeches from those who made it possible. The Ypsilanti Health Center is located at 300 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, MI and will be opening to the public on June 2 2025. (Gallery by Lee Hammock)

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The Rainbow Runway: Hair & Fashion Show

May 28

Star Studio Ypsi held a hair and fashion show to get residents of Ypsilanti excited for upcoming LGBTQ Pride month. The show titled The Rainbow Runway: Hair & Fashion Show showcased the hair artistry of stylists Sylvie Morton, Andrews, and salon owner Angel Vanas. It also featured shirt designs from Liam Vella with Support the T. The event was held at Star Studio Ypsi located at 224 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 on Friday, May 16 2025. (Gallery by Lee Hammock)

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May 2025 First Fridays Ypsi

May 20

First Friday Ypsi is an event which strives to create community, highlight small business, and showcase the vibrant art community of Ypsilanti. It is held on the first Friday of each month from April - December. The May First Fridays Ypsi consisted of several events in collaboration with local businesses including Riverside Arts Center, Dzanc House Gallery, Putt-R-Round, and Cold Comfort Ice Cream. Many locations were in Downtown Ypsilanti and Depot town on Friday, May 2 2025. (Gallery by Lee Hammock)