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The view of the Peninsular Paper Dam from Peninsular Place.

Peninsular Paper Dam removal nears finalization

By Naomi Barbour · Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The City of Ypsilanti is in the process of removing the Peninsular Paper Dam to improve the Huron River ecosystem and make way for recreational space for the community.

The corner of Ypsilanti City Hall building at 1 South Huron St. during daylight hours shows two windows a a 90-degree angle, and the stone foundation.

Desiraé Simmons keeps seat on Ypsilanti City Council after May 7 special election

By Ameera Salman · Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Council Member Desiraé Simmons won a special election that was an attempt to recall her from office.

Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance hosts annual Time to Teal event

By Victoria Smith · Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Hosted by the Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance, the Time to Teal event will take place in downtown Ann Arbor on Sunday, May 12.

An image of the EMU Energy Center, a brick building with many windows. It is a sunny day.

EMU Energy Center begins scheduled shutdown early for major campus buildings

By Ameera Salman · Tuesday, May 7, 2024

A scheduled EMU Energy Center shutdown started early on Saturday, May 4.

Letter from the Editor: A goodbye to a place I call a home

By Marie White · Thursday, May 2, 2024

The Eastern Echo has been the most fulfilling part of my college career, and I hope the structures I helped build propel The Eastern Echo far into the future.

Kathryn Farkas announced as new Ombuds Officer

By Jack Monk · Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The Intermedia Gallery Group looks to continue the tradition of student-ran galleries

By Aaron Hughes · Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The EMU Herbarium brings decades of plant history to the community

By Marie White · Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Eastern Michigan Eagles take on Spring Commencements

By Marie White · Monday, April 29, 2024

Step into spring: 8 trails provide outdoor excursions close to the EMU campus

By Hunter Johnstone · Thursday, April 25, 2024

CORE to hold Multicultural Graduation for 2024 graduates

By Charles Boykins · Thursday, April 25, 2024

Embrace every moment before commencement

By Shannon Parker · Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels celebrates 50 years of community service

By Marie White · Wednesday, April 24, 2024

EMU announces alumni, entrepreneur as graduation speaker

By Aaron Hughes · Tuesday, April 23, 2024

EMU student Ruth Mella named first Ypsilanti Youth Poet Laureate

By Ameera Salman · Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Ypsilanti's first Youth Poet Laureate, Ruth Mella, is a student at EMU studying social work.

Local poet Molly Raynor releases first poetry book 'Zaftig'

By Ameera Salman · Monday, April 22, 2024

"Zaftig," forthcoming from Fifth Avenue Press, is an ode to the women in Molly Raynor’s family. After being involved in Ann Arbor’s literary scene since she was 14 and working in Ypsilanti as an adult, at age 40, "Zaftig" is Raynor’s first published book.