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Festival of the Honeybee connects local businesses, artists and musicians

By Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019

First Friday Ypsilanti hosts events the first Friday of the month, April through December. This past Friday, Sept. 6, the Festival of the Honeybee took place, connecting local businesses, artists and musicians.

New EMU Marching Band Director Chandler Wilson

New EMU Marching Band Director brings extensive musical experience

By Sophia Kalakailo · Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019

Dr. Chandler L. Wilson was named EMU Marching Band's new director this past summer. He has experience in education, band directing and composition.

Ypsilanti hosts 20th Elvisfest

By Andrew Lenzo and Megan Girbach · Thursday, July 25, 2019

On July 19 and 20, residents of Washtenaw County and beyond gathered in Depot Town to honor the life and music of Elvis Presley.

Insomnia Cookies to offer free ice cream with purchase July 21

By Andrew Lenzo · Thursday, July 18, 2019

Insomnia Cookies in Ypsilanti will be offering free ice cream on July 21 to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. Customers will be able to enjoy one free scoop of ice cream with any in store purchase.

Thunder Over Michigan Air Show returning to Ypsilanti

By Andrew Lenzo · Thursday, July 11, 2019

The show will feature the world's largest gathering of the Bent Wing Birds, multiple performances and other attractions.

Harry and the Potters at the Ann Arbor Library on June 26

Wizard rock band Harry and the Potters rock out at the Ann Arbor Library

By Patricia Mulroy · Tuesday, July 2, 2019

The Ann Arbor library was once again filled with the magic of rock as Harry and the Potters rocked out on Wednesday, June 26. With fun, uplifting songs based on the Harry Potter series, both longtime fans and those new to the series will enjoy the band.

Ypsilanti treatment center goes solar

By Tyler Gaw · Saturday, June 15, 2019

Dawn Farm treatment center received solar panel donations to help them save money. The funds were raised through Sumpter Solar Services, LLC and a GoFundMe page.

Ypsi turns rainbow for pride festival

By Patricia Mulroy and Ashlee Buhler · Monday, June 10, 2019

The 3rd annual Ypsi Pride drew hundreds together to celebrate LGBTQ+ community.

Beauty Bus owners Shelly Gordanier and Alana Connolly

Single mothers take beauty business on the road

By Ashlee Buhler · Saturday, June 8, 2019

A school bus is being converted in a mobile beauty salon and geared toward empowering women.

Annual Camaro Superfest returning to Ypsilanti

By Ashlee Buhler · Friday, May 31, 2019

The 28th annual Camaro Superfest returns to Ypsilanti’s Riverside Park July 5-7. The city has agreed to co-sponsor the event this year by fixing the internal road in the park.

EMU Students Fall Under

By Prynsess Partridge · Wednesday, April 17, 2019

According to MayoClinic, hypnosis, also known as hypnotherapy or hypnotic suggestion, is a trance-like state in which you have heightened focus and concentration. Wednesday, April 10 in the student center auditorium the comedic hypnotist Dan Lornitis came to Eastern Michigan University (EMU) to share some knowledge and laughs to the students at EMU.

Black Girls Rock Gala: Celebrating EMU’s Black Women

By Nautica Marshall · Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Black Girls Rock Gala, an awards ceremony to honor women of color leaders on campus. The gala was Tuesday, March 29, 2019. Women were nominated and selected by a committee, mostly by surprise.

The Legacy of Nipsey Hussle

By Bianca Ramsey · Tuesday, April 9, 2019

On March 31, 2019, 33-year-old, American Recording Artists and Grammy nominated rapper, Nipsey Hussle tragically died. His death was very shocking amongst the hip-hop community, his fans and throughout the Los Angeles area.

‘Much Ado’ At EMU

By Arica Frisbey · Tuesday, April 9, 2019

When friends, family and other playgoers gathered in Quirk Theatre this past Friday night, there was only the anticipation of a great opening night in the air, a held breath and hope for an entertaining rendition of one of Shakespeare’s works. By the time the curtain fell on the first evening show of the run, they were left with more than that: a discussion on gender relations, double standards and comedy in the #MeToo era. Just as Director Lee Stille, professor of theatre arts here at Eastern Michigan University, intended.

Sleep More, Stress Less: Experts Advise Students

By Gary Simmons · Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Sleep is an important thing for college students to plan for in their lives. That’s the message that participants learned at this year’s “Sleep More, Stress Less” seminar held on April 4 in the Student Center room 310A from 3 to 4 p.m.

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ To Premiere in Quirk Theatre

By Arica Frisbey · Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Another talented cast takes the Quirk mainstage this coming weekend for EMU Theatre’s production of Shakespeare’s classic, “Much Ado About Nothing.” The production, directed by Dr. Lee Stille, is set to run for two weekends, April 5 through April 7 and April 11 through April 14.