Features

Bits and Bytes 2025 features new technology to inspire middle school girls

The 2025 Bits and Bytes summer camp is running for the ninth time with drones, coding, mini robots, and new mini computers.

Local Artist of the Month: Madison Cantrell vends at Ypsi Pride 2025

Madison Cantrell is an art and journalism double major at Eastern Michigan University who focuses on film and digital photography and serves as the editor in chief of Cellar Roots. Ypsilanti Pride 2025 is the first time Cantrell is selling their work, and they are excited to see what comes in the future with internship opportunities.

EMU admissions associate director talks being an alum, working in Admissions Welcome Center

Ypsilanti's Riverside Arts Center celebrates 30 years of community-focused art

Featured Cellar Roots artist Christina Varney shares experiences discovering 3D art

Cellar Roots artist and part-time EMU lecturer Christina Varney shares her experience discovering 3D media.

EMU junior Jordan Gretzner reflects on anniversary of poetry book

With a novel and collection of poetry already published, Eastern Michigan University junior Jordan Gretzner is currently working on her third book.

StimuLatte Cafe wants to give Ypsilanti a communal space

StimuLatte Cafe opened Feb. 22 and offers a variety of coffee drinks, non-coffee drinks, baked goods, and sandwiches, as well as a space to come and hang out.

Art student Paris Stinson sees artwork featured in Cellar Roots Magazine

Echo alum, retired broadcaster Joe Misiewicz to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Joe Misiewicz will be inducted into The Eastern Echo Hall of Fame on March 27, 2025.

Cellar Roots celebrates the launch of 51st volume of student art magazine

With the launch of their 51st Volume, Cellar Roots will be at The Eastern Echo Student Media Gala, Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor Zine Jamboree, and the Cellar Roots Reception at the Student Center Gallery by EMU's Intermedia Gallery Group.

3 alums set to join The Eastern Echo Hall of Fame

Ron Flowers is "Building a Community of Caring" for student mental health

“Lots of little things add up to shift and change the culture within an organization,” Ron Flowers said about the new mental health initiative on campus.

The Echo Q&A Series: Bethany Kennedy focuses on service as Ypsilanti library board trustee

In this installment of The Echo's Q&A series, get to know Bethany Kennedy, an EMU alumna serving as president of the Ypsilanti District Library Board of Trustees.

Black History Month Feature: remembering John W. Porter’s legacy of leadership

 John W. Porter served as the 17th president of Eastern Michigan University from 1979 to 1989 and was the first Black president in the university’s history. 

Black History Month Feature: EMU professor Dyann Logwood’s mission to mentor and inspire

President of Black Student Union Amiya Pillow talks Black History Month events

Get to know EMU alum Sean Gray, one of EMU's new regents

Meet newly-appointed Eastern Michigan University regent Sean Gray. An alumnus of EMU himself, he will serve on the faculty affairs and personnel and compensation committee in addition to working an auditor alongside University President James Smith.

EMU alumnus James Tatum III talks money and what students should know

The Echo Q&A series: Kevin Allen shares reporting, writing adventures

The Echo sits down with EMU alum and professor, journalist and former Echo reporter, Kevin Allen.

From the streets to the studio: Lil Eazzyy’s journey to authenticity

Chicago-based rapper Lil' Eazzyy discusses his roots as an artist and where he plans to go next.