Life - The Eastern Echo

As he gets ready to leave his post, McGadney reflects on his term

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Wednesday, April 18, 2012

By many accounts, current Eastern Michigan University Student Body President Jelani McGadney has had one the most celebrated terms in recent history.

Joys of punk rock made music buffs

By Carmen Bojanowski · Wednesday, April 18, 2012

For someone who has attempted to play multiple instruments and failed, and couldn’t carry a tune if my life depended on it, music plays a huge part in my life and has for a long time.

Lost or befuddled with your clothing muddle?

By Jess Salisbury · Wednesday, April 18, 2012

It’s how many of us start out our day—standing half-asleep and befuddled in front of a closet crammed full of clothes, wondering why can’t you pick out just one thing to wear.

Princess' Beauty Corner: Shimmer into spring with vividly colored nail polish trends

By Princess Gabbara · Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Spring is here. You know what that means, right? It’s finally time to wear those bright colors again.

Dance seniors present "Crossroads"

By Carla Nodi · Sunday, April 15, 2012

“I dance because I can’t picture myself doing anything else. I know it is something that will always be a part of my life,” said dedicated dancer Chloe Gray, a senior majoring in dance and a performer in “Crossroads” dance show.

Finding your birth parents: Learning how to be patient

By Jaleesa Pouncil · Sunday, April 15, 2012

I had thought I learned the true meaning of what it was to be patient. How wrong I was! The process of finding my birth parents taught me I still have work to do on the art of truly being patient.

Busy, successful year for Muslim student org

By Krystal Elliott · Sunday, April 15, 2012

What started out as a small branch of the Center for Multicultural Affairs has grown into a very promising student organization, with an active and dedicated membership.

Ypsi's best Chinese food

By Emily Banes · Sunday, April 15, 2012

Part of almost every college student’s education is finding the best Chinese food in town. Luckily in Ypsilanti, we have a few good Chinese restaurants near campus.

Review: Guys and Dolls' energy invades Quirk Theatre

By Jess Salisbury · Sunday, April 15, 2012

What would a guy do for a doll? The classic 1950s stage production, Guys and Dolls, ponders that very question.

Princess' Beauty Corner: Do these products live up to their name?

By Princess Gabbara · Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Have you ever purchased a product you thought would solve your problem only to find that it didn’t deliver on its promises?

Coleman cares about helping others

By Cosette Girardot · Wednesday, April 11, 2012

For most people, a journey to success begins with a single step. But what happens when taking a step is something you can’t do?

Shop sells rocks, fossils from all over world

By Christopher Drouillard · Wednesday, April 11, 2012

The Chinese philosopher Confucius once said, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

Minaj's album good and bad

By Carmen Bojanowski · Wednesday, April 11, 2012

The only person in the music industry who gains as many puzzled looks and mixed reviews as Lady Gaga is Nicki Minaj.

Eastern student will lead by example as politician

By Cosette Girardot · Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Balancing life’s responsibilities can be tough. Often people have trouble just balancing school and work.

Friendships provide courage, support

By Jaleesa Pouncil · Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Have you ever felt as if you were all alone? I know I have struggled with the feeling. I never really felt as if I truly fit into any group.

Mac Miller rocks EMU Convocation stage

By Carla Nodi · Sunday, April 8, 2012

Mac Miller: some people want to date him. “I love you, Mac Miller! Call me!” Eastern Michigan University student Miranda Heleski said.

How I made the decision: One step closer to my birth mother

By Jaleesa Pouncil · Sunday, April 8, 2012

So how does one go about handling the process that will forever change his or her life and everything he or she has ever known?

Ypsi offers places of worship for students

By Krystal Elliott · Sunday, April 8, 2012

For many college students, moving away from home means finding a new place of worship while attending school.

Gotye, Kimbra rock Eastern's Pease Auditorium

By Jerome Stuart Nichols · Wednesday, April 4, 2012

I tried really hard to come up with a catchy summation for my feelings about Australian indie rocker Gotye and alternative soul artist Kimbra’s Eastern Michigan University debut at Pease Auditorium, but just couldn’t.

'Guys and Dolls,' a musical mafia show, comes to Quirk

By Jess Salisbury · Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Few musicals have the staying power and universal appeal of the beloved “Guys and Dolls.” When the show first premiered on Broadway in 1950, it received positive reviews from nearly everyone.