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Michigan Student Action holds know your rights event on protesting

Michigan Student Action held a Know Your Rights event about protesting for young people interested in getting involved in organizing and activism.

The Echo's guide to celebrating Pride Month in Michigan

There are endless ways to celebrate Pride across the state, and not just in June. Put on your rainbows and celebrate loudly and proudly.

Ypsilanti's Star Studio hosts Rainbow Runway

The best thing about the job at Star Studios for owner Angel Vanas is seeing people finally feel like themselves after seeing their hair. 

Michigan Panthers headed to UFL postseason

As the Panthers push for their first championship title, now is the perfect time to catch the action up close.

New Michigan Medicine Ypsilanti Health Center opens in heart of downtown

The University of Michigan has established its footprint in Ypsilanti, opening the Michigan Medicine Health Center on 220 W Michigan Ave.

Human Relations Commission meeting ends early

The Human Relations Commission's May 16 meeting ended early because the commission did not meet quorum.

Water Tower Distilling Co. celebrates opening in downtown Ypsilanti

Water Tower Distilling Co. held their grand opening event Friday, May 16, 2025, featuring live music and a signature cocktail and mocktail menu.

The Eastern Echo named 2024 College Newspaper of the Year by Michigan Press Association

Planned Parenthood Generation Action responds to chalk on campus sidewalks

While students have been continuously sharing their opinions on the matter, nobody has gone to administration about the issue, and the administration has yet to step in on the rule-breaking chalk.

Hundreds march in Lansing, Detroit as part of national rally against Trump administration

What's the Move? April 22-28

Local events for Eagles as the semester comes to a close.

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

Dean Heller of EMU's College of Arts and Science to retire this year

Dean Dana Heller of Eastern Michigan University's College of Arts and Sciences will be retiring on June 30, 2025.

EMU's public health fair gives students a chance to learn about wellbeing

 For hundreds of students on campus who struggle with mental health or are unsure about the details and functions of their bodies, the Eastern Michigan University's Public Health Fair offered some answers.

2 international students' visas revoked at EMU

At least two international students at Eastern Michigan University have had their visas revoked by the United States State Department as of April 10, according to the university.

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

Eastern Michigan University Esports plans summer camp for K12 students

EMU College in Prison students present at Undergraduate Symposium

Multiple students from Eastern Michigan University’s College in Prison program presented at EMU’s 45th annual Undergraduate Symposium on March 28, 2025. 

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.

Anti-abortion student group sparks chalk war across EMU sidewalks