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Tips for EMU’s freshmen

By Andrea Lorfel · Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

Transitioning from high school to a university can be a huge stressor. There are tips that can make this transition go smoothly, though, both for incoming freshman and students transferring from a community college. Here are some helpful advice and information.

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Ways to avoid the famous “freshman 15”

By Chelsea Idzior · Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

“The freshman 15” is a phrase that can elicit horror among college students everywhere. It refers to the weight that some college freshmen gain as a result of partying, overeating and making unhealthy food choices in the school cafeteria.

Star Party to celebrate space travel

By Jess Salisbury · Friday, Aug. 16, 2013

A large, star-speckled trailer rolled into Eastern Michigan University’s campus late Wednesday night, housing the NASA exhibit Journey to Tomorrow. The exhibit is remaining in front of the Science Complex for the 2013 Star Party, a celebration of all things space-related.

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Matt on Music: End of summer music guide, part 1

By Matt Rice · Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013

Although the Echo stops running from the end of June until the end of summer, I’ve been hard at work, listening to music, studying other reviews and writing. Part of the pleasure of music to me is writing about it. So I figured, rather than post online material throughout the summer, I could just put my opinions on all the music I’ve been listening to this summer into a couple very long articles. Part two will come at the beginning of the school year.

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Matt on Music: Year Midpoint Lists

By Matt Rice · Wednesday, June 26, 2013

As of right now, I have heard 100 albums in 2013. Even then, there’s still plenty of music I haven’t gotten to, including the new James Blake album, a new LP from Serengeti and several recent singles. Still, since it’s the end of June, this feels like the appropriate time to bring out the lists.

“Man of Steel” has action, yet lacks pathos

By Michael Klink · Monday, June 24, 2013

Like the one man trinity known as Superman/Clark Kent/Kal-El, producer Christopher Nolan and director Zack Snyder have a difficult time maintaining a consistent cinematic identity with their “Man of Steel.” “Steel” is an origin story that tells how Kal-El was born, shows how Clark was raised by foster parents in Kansas, and finally how Superman came to be.

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Ypsi is full of great places for summer fun

By Ashley G. Terrell · Monday, June 24, 2013

There’s just something about Ypsilanti in the summertime that brings a new energy to everyone that’s just contagious. For those new to this little city of culture and Eastern Michigan University, welcome to adventureland!.Vintage shops, concerts, car shows and if you’re lucky you got some good eating in between.

Matt on Music: Comeback albums

By Matt Rice · Monday, June 17, 2013

ith a new My Bloody Valentine album, a new Replacements EP and a new David Bowie album, it became clear early on in 2013 that this was going to be a year full of comebacks.

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EMU sponsors a ticket package for baseball fans

By Drew Saunders · Monday, June 17, 2013

Baseball fans can enjoy the Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox game with a $34 ticket package, sponsored by Eastern Michigan University. The package consists of a mezzanine ticket, TRUEMU t-shirt, hot dog, bag of Lay’s potato chips and Pepsi.

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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Matt on Music: The Uncluded *Concert Review*

By Matt Rice · Monday, June 10, 2013

Comprised of anti-folk singer-songwriter Kimya Dawson and indie rapper Aesop Rock, The Uncluded have been my favorite new band of 2013 since I first heard their album, “Hokey Fright.” So when I heard they were performing in Detroit on June 5, I had to go. While driving to and from the show, I listened to the album a total of three times.

June is the month to add a furry friend

By Mandy Grenier · Monday, June 10, 2013

During the spring season the Humane Society and other cat rescues are bombarded with cute and cuddly kittens adding to the already full house of cats waiting for a loving home.

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In this episode, we're summarizing the articles published in The Eastern Echo June 9–15, 2025! To listen to the episode on Spotify, click here!

Articles featured in this episode:

"EMU football alums Gunnar Oakes, Brian Dooley find pro success with UFL's Michigan Panthers" - Caleb Henderson

"Review: 'Say Nothing' is a good introduction to the intense history of conflict between Britain and Ireland" - Gabriella Payeur

"EMU completes 'Maxx Match,' achieves football fundraising goal as new NCAA regulations loom large" - Caleb Henderson

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