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YpsiWrites to host author reading May 22 at Ypsilanti District Library

Three Ypsilanti authors, Patrick Flores-Scott, Caroline Huntoon, and Toni Pressley-Sanon, will read from their newly published works on Wednesday, May 22, with YpsiWrites at the Ypsilanti District Library Whittaker Branch.

What's the move? May 20-25

Discover events happening around campus this week.

May 18 air quality advisory in effect for Southeast Michigan

An air quality advisory has been put into effect for Saturday, May 18, across Southeast Michigan.

Ypsilanti’s Evenstar’s Chalice will close downtown storefront, continue online

Evenstar's Chalice is closing its brick-and-mortar location this summer, but will continue operations online.

Peninsular Paper Dam removal nears finalization

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.

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

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

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

EMU Energy Center begins scheduled shutdown early for major campus buildings

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

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

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

The EMU Herbarium brings decades of plant history to the community

Eastern Michigan Eagles take on Spring Commencements

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

CORE to hold Multicultural Graduation for 2024 graduates

Embrace every moment before commencement

Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels celebrates 50 years of community service

EMU announces alumni, entrepreneur as graduation speaker

EMU student Ruth Mella named first Ypsilanti Youth Poet Laureate

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'

"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.