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A framed poster on the wall reads, "WHEN YOU SPEAK, WE LISTEN," and has contact information for EMU Student Government at room 342 of the Student Center. The phone number is 734-487-1470 and the website is emich.edu/studentgov. EMUSTUDENTGOV on Facebook and @EMUSG on Twitter.

Engagement in student government elections trails statewide voting trends

By Laura Meriweather · Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

Eastern Michigan University has had low engagement in student government elections over the years. This evoked curiosity within members of The Eastern Echo who decided to speak with some students at EMU about the upcoming Student Government elections.

A close-up of the front of a building. At the top, big capital blue letters spell out "Riverside Arts Center" against a darker blue background. Underneath, raised rust-colored letters spell out "76 North Huron" against a maroon background.

What's the Move? Jan. 27 - Feb. 2

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

From trivia nights to musical auditions, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti.

Two people hold white signs that read "ABOLISH ICE," and "NO KINGS," outdoors, surrounded by other people holding signs and waving American flags.

Michigan state, local officials work to limit immigration enforcement agents

By Lilly Kujawski · Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026

Local governing bodies have recently passed resolutions and policies calling for restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Ypsilanti and Washtenaw County, as state politicians push legislation to limit the power and access of immigration agents in Michigan.

Two all black police cars are parked, with the sheriff office in view behind them.

Washtenaw Sheriff releases dash cam video of deputy-involved shooting of unarmed driver

By Lilly Kujawski · Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026

Newly released dash cam footage from the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office shows the moment deputies shot and killed a man who fled in a vehicle chase in Ypsilanti and is now known to have been unarmed.

Nine people sit behind a large wooden counter-style desk. Behind them is a projector screen with maps displayed. A few audience members can be seen low in the foreground.

Ypsilanti Township leaders raise concerns, seek answers on U-M, Los Alamos data center

By Lilly Kujawski and AnnaBelle Favre · Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

The Ypsilanti Township Board, along with Attorney Doug Winters, Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr., and Rep. Jim DeSana held an informational meeting for Ypsilanti citizens concerned about the planned data center from U-M and Los Alamos.

A parking lot and the front entrance of a building. The center part of the building is made of bricks, and there is a large circular window above the glass doors.

What's the Move? Jan. 20-26

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

From anime conventions to live music events to board game nights, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti.

Carlos Hart, EMU player #2, stands in a green and white jersey on the court with his hands raised.

1 current, 2 former EMU men's basketball players federally indicted on sports bribery charges

By Lilly Kujawski · Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

One current and two former players for the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team were federally indicted on alleged point shaving and sports bribery charges.

No gun found in car of driver shot, killed by police in Ypsilanti

By Lilly Kujawski · Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026

No gun was recovered in the car of a driver who was shot and killed by police in Ypsilanti after fleeing officers in the early morning of Jan. 6, 2026.

A brown, metal bust of Martin Luther King Jr. with an Ypsilanti street and water tower in the background.

EMU to recognize MLK Day with week-long celebration

By Gray Connor · Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026

Eastern Michigan University celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a week full of events open to students and staff.

Several college-aged gymnasts wearing black and green Eastern Michigan University leotards energetically high-five one another and smile.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Jan. 13-19

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026

This mid-January bulletin previews key upcoming matchups for EMU gymnastics, women’s tennis, men’s and women’s basketball, and track and field, pairing current scouting reports with notable historical results that show how the Eagles have traditionally performed during this exact week in previous years.

The storefront of a building decorated for the winter holidays. Snowflakes, green wreaths and other winter-themed items are painted on the glass doors and windows of the building. In front of the building is a white sign that says "Rhizome Roots" in gold and red letters. It is night, and the lights in the building are on.

What's the Move? Jan. 13-19

By Allie Beecher · Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026

From yoga classes to art exhibitions to vision board events, there is no shortage of events happening in Ypsilanti Jan. 13-19, 2026.

A large, hand-crafted heart-shaped sign with "Love thy neighbor" written in the center, along with other messages of support, stands in the yard of a damaged and condemned two-story brick house where several community members gather.

Ypsilanti residents, officials respond, raise questions after 30-hour barricade incident

By Lilly Kujawski and Gray Connor · Monday, Jan. 12, 2026

On Jan. 11, 2026, neighbors united on the front lawn in front of the West Cross Street house, where on Jan. 4 and 5, 2026, police spent more than 30 hours in crisis negotiations with a man, 53, who barricaded himself inside. In a display of support for the man, residents and some elected officials raised questions about the police response to the incident.