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EMU students, alumni gather for Red Wings game
By Mackenzie Thompson | August 15EMU students and alumni attend the Red Wings game Jan. 27, 2024, at Little Ceaser's Arena for Eastern Michigan University Night, hosted by the EMU Alumni Association.
Winter Fest 2024
By Hunter Johnstone | August 15Club members discuss their organizations at Winter Fest 2024 held Jan. 16, 2024, at the Student Center on Eastern Michigan University's campus. Winterfest is an event that helps students connect with various activities and organizations.
‘Fresh Looks’ exhibit showcases a variety of student art
By Shannon Parker | August 15Artwork in the University Gallery in the Student Center, in the exhibit "Fresh Looks," displays the work of Eastern Michigan University art students. The exhibit is on display through Feb. 9, 2024.
A blast from the past at The Echo
May 6What were EMU students up to this time of year three, four or even five decades ago? The Eastern Echo was established in 1956 after a long run as the Normal College News, which began in 1881. Student reporters, editors and photographers have worked since then to document the news on and around campus.Launched as a monthly newspaper, The Echo grew in circulation and frequency, moving to publishing three times a week for a while beginning in the 1970s. While the print edition was suspended briefly in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, when the university canceled all in-person activities, the student media team continue to publish through The Echo website. Weekly print editions resumed in the fall of 2021. Flip through the gallery to discover what's changed and what's stayed the same on campus. (Complied by staff writer Shannon Parker)
EMU Jazz Ensemble April 2024
April 21The EMU Jazz Ensemble performed in Pease Auditorium on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. This concert's program featured Valerie Barrymore as a guest singer, as well as student vocalist Fabiola Gayosso and guest tenor saxophone player Ahmid Alexander. Dr. Geoff Stanton was also recognized for 15 years of service to EMU's School of Music & Dance at his last concert at EMU. (Gallery by Max Taylor)
MAPA Championships at EMU G3 Center 2024
April 20EMU hosted MAPA Championships in the George Gervin GameAbove Center on April 14 2024. MAPA Championships is a competition between different WGI performance ensembles, which many of our own EMU students participate in. (Gallery by Max Taylor)
The Quinceanera and her parents
By Sarai Yanes | April 20Emma Moore stops by the photo booth with her parents April 9, 2024, during the sixth annual Quinceanera hosted by the Latinx Student Association at Eastern Michigan University. A quinceanera is a Latino celebration marking a a teenager's transition into adulthood, usually on their 15th birthday. For the university event. the Latinx Student Association voted on one EMU student who did not get the chance to have a quinceanera at 15, who served as the center of the ball.
Latinx EMU alumni
By Sarai Yanes | April 20The Latinx Student Association's Quinceanera crowd includes a number of alumni whose support keeps the event going. Among those behind the dance event are the Latin Alumni Association, the Latino Faculty and Staff Association at Eastern MIchigan University and the Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc.
The surprise dance
By Sarai Yanes | April 20Eastern Michigan University freshman Estivin Lebron escorts Emma Moore to the dance floor as festivities get underway for the sixth annual Quinceanera hosted by the Latinx Student Association on April 9, 2024, in the McKenny Hall Ballroom. For the surprise dance the Quinceanera court changed into more casual clothes.
Scholarship winners
By Sarai Yanes | April 20The Latino Alumni chapter awarded six El Jefe scholarships during the Quinceanera hosted by the Latinx Student Association at Eastern Michigan University on April 9, 2024. Marina Reyna, the chapter's president, said she was very impressed with the applications this year and it was the first time the chapter has awarded that many scholarships at the event.
Surprise dance 2
By Sarai Yanes | April 20Dancers move to the beat at the sixth annual Quinceanera hosted by the Latinx Student Association at Eastern Michigan University. Held in the McKenny Hall Ballroom, the dance numbers included the waltz and bachata. The event also included Latin food, the awarding of scholarships, and the presentation of Emma Moore at the Quinceanera.
EMU Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Fashion Show 2024
March 15EMU's Delta Sigma Theta Sorority held their 2024 fashion show in McKenny ballroom on Thursday March, 14. (Gallery by Herb Foreman)
Rec/IM hosts a wellness fest
By Sarai Yanes | February 3Eastern Michigan University's Rec/IM program hosts a Wellness Fest on Feb. 1, 2024, in an effort to engage students in healthy activities. Eastern Echo reporter Sarai Yanes interviews the organizers and those enjoying the activities.
The Kid LAROI visits EMU
April 2The Kid LAROI college tour comes to the George Gervin Game Above Center in Ypsilanti with opener Jeremy Zucker.
