Ypsilanti Farmers Market opening day

May 19

Ypsilanti Farmers Markets celebrated their first market of the season on Saturday, May 3 2025. The Ypsilanti Farmers Market strives to bring fresh food to the people of Ypsilanti, highlight local vendors, and create community. This market was their first in the new Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace made in collaboration with Growing Hope. The market will be held every Saturday from 9AM to 1PM from March to October at the Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace located at 16 S Washington St, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197. (Gallery by Lee Hammock)

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SEASA 2025 Songkran Festival

April 27

The South East Asian Student Association hosted their first annual Songkran festival on Wednesday, April 23 2025 in Big Bob’s Lake House at EMU. Songkran is a celebration of the Thai New Year and is celebrated with food, family gatherings, and public water fights. The event featured a presentation on the cultural significance of Songkran, food, crafts, and a water fight. (Gallery by Lee Hammock)

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Rock The Patio 2025

April 21

Rock The Patio 2025 included performances from Queso Tone, Clay Donta, Sydney, The Third Degree, The Third Son, Anthony Roperti, and more! Many of the performers were current EMU students or EMU alums. Due to rain, it took place inside the Student Center Auditorium, with usual festivities like food stands and tie-dye on the Student Center first floor on Tuesday, April 15. (Gallery by Photo Editor Max Taylor)

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Public Health Fair 2025

April 18

The EMU Public Health Fair was organized as a joint project of Eta Sigma Gamma, the university's Public Health Program, and the College of Health and Human Service on April 10, 2025, in the Student Center Ballroom. The goal of the event was to provide students with information about different health services at Eastern Michigan University and the surrounding Ypsilanti area. (Gallery by Lee Hammock)

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McNair Awards 2025

April 17

The end of year McNair Awards Ceremony took place on Friday, April 11 2025 in Halle Library and celebrated achievements of current and graduating students in the McNair Scholars Program. (Gallery by Kaleb Stanley)

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Lavender Graduation 2025

April 16

On April 8, 2025 the EMU LGBT Resource Center hosted their annual Lavender Graduation in the Student Center Ballroom. Lavender Graduation is a yearly ceremony meant to commemorate graduating students in the LGBTQ community. (Gallery by Lee Hammock)

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Cause Play

April 8

Shavonne Coleman's world premier of Cause Play ran from April 3 to April 8 2025 in EMU's Legacy Theatre. Featuring ASL shadow interpretation, the play made for younger audiences was about acknowledging the superpower that already lies within you, through the fun of cosplay! (Gallery by Photo Editor Max Taylor)

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JSA 2025 Spring Festival

April 7

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)

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Repainting HerStory

March 27

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)

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Queer Talks 2025

March 27

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)

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The Women of Color Feminisms and Leadership Symposium

March 25

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)

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Eagle-Con 2025

March 24

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)

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EMU at MAPA Lakeland

March 24

Individual EMU students performing at MAPA (Michigan Alliance for Performing Arts) Lakeland on Saturday, March 23, 2024 within their respective WGI ensembles. Motor City Percussion consists of ten EMU students, Redline has four, and Lake Effect Percussion and LSM Winds each have one. (Gallery by Max Taylor)

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TruEMU Night at Detroit Pistons

February 6

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)

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Stay Warm Eagles! (Campus in Winter)

January 16

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

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Coffee shops near the Eastern Michigan University campus

December 7

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. 

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Ypsilanti business leaders discuss First Fridays

By Roderick Martin | November 13

Created in 2013, First Fridays Ypsilanti is designed to connect local artists and businesses by hosting an evening -- on every First Friday of the month -- with all businesses downtown and Depot Town participating in art and music events, restaurant specials and gallery openings. First Fridays are held April through December.

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Students exhibit carving skills at Pumpkins on the Patio

By Gray Connor | November 13

Dozens of Eastern students participated in the Pumpkins on the Patio event held Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, just outside the student center on campus. Students carved the pumpkins into Jack-o-lanterns and competed for prizes, and fun.

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Election Watch Party Nov. 5

November 6

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)

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Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill

October 25

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)