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Some of the graduates during the Spring Commencement at the Convocation Center in Ypsilanti on Sunday, April 27, 2015.

EMU student organizes petition about new summer graduation ceremony

By Cedrick Charles · Monday, Feb. 28, 2022

A petition to allow summer graduates to walk in the spring graduation ceremony spreads across campus.

Trucker protest against COVID-19 mandates spreads across U.S. and Canada

By Sophia Leveque · Monday, Feb. 28, 2022

Protests against the Covid-19 vaccine mandate causes economic disruptions in Canada and the U.S.

Podcast: February 23, 2022

By Tre Briscoe · Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022

EMU's Board of Regents reduces graduation credits, approves housing rates, and more. Here more about it by listening to the Eastern Echo News Podcast on your favorite streaming service!

EMU Adapted Sports Club partners with local restaurants to raise funds

By Breanna Harris · Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022

The EMU Adapted Sports Club is partnering with local restaurants in Washtenaw County to raise funds for adaptive sports equipment. Patrons of Buffalo Wild Wings on Feb. 21 and Chipotle on March 1 can dine and donate a portion of their bill to raise funds for the club.

EMU’s SMART to host virtual watch-along to discuss prison gerrymandering

By Breanna Harris · Monday, Feb. 21, 2022

SMART will be hosting a virtual watch-along of the film "Drawing the Line" on Feb. 24. The organization hopes to bring attention to the issue of gerrymandering and to promote discussion regarding this topic.

Food Gatherers partners with DoorDash for grocery delivery program

By Marie White · Monday, Feb. 21, 2022

Food Gatherers, in partnership with DoorDash, will be delivering groceries to homebound and food-insecure individuals in Washtenaw County.

EMU's Board of Regents reduces graduation credits, approves housing rates, and more

By Tori Walz · Monday, Feb. 21, 2022

The Board of Regents’ announcements included reduction of credits required for graduation, housing and meal plan rates for the 2022-23 school year, and a presentation of EMU’s Social Justice Center Pilot.

Review: Shrimp Flavours - Grab a bowl of authentic Indian curry near EMU's campus

By Carmen Cheng · Monday, Feb. 21, 2022

Shrimp Flavours, an Indian restaurant that serves authentic curries, biryanis, and tandoori items, has recently opened near Eastern Michigan University's campus.

Humane Society of Huron Valley looking for tips after dog found frozen in Ypsilanti

By Megan Forystek · Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022

HSHV is asking for anyone with more information on the dog to come forward.

Podcast: February 15th, 2022

By Tre Briscoe · Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022

Listen on your favorite streaming platform!

Three-time Olympic track star Tiffany Porter from Ypsilanti announces her retirement

By Breanna Harris · Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022

Tiffany Porter retires from track and field after her lifetime commitment to the sport.

New affordable housing unit coming to Ypsilanti

By Cedrick Charles · Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022

Housing developing company requests payment in lieu of taxes on new affordable housing units.

Where to find warming shelters in Washtenaw County

By Breanna Harris · Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022

Several locations throughout Ypsilanti and Washtenaw County offer daytime and overnight warming shelters.

EMU student organizes petition to raise the E-Dining minimum wage

By Tori Walz · Monday, Feb. 14, 2022

A petition to raise the EDining minimum wage and feed students is circling among EMU students and workers.

The TimeLine Podcast creator Damon Calhoun interviews Detroit and Cleveland music artists

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, Feb. 14, 2022

Check The TimeLine Podcast out for yourself by visiting https://linktr.ee/thetimelinepodcast. Follow TLP’s social media on Instagram @the_timelinepodcast and Twitter @TheTimelinePod1.

Washtenaw County to lift K-12 school mask mandates Feb. 28

By Megan Forystek · Friday, Feb. 11, 2022

Washtenaw County will end its school mask mandates on Feb. 28.

EMU Department of Public Safety reports two catalytic converter thefts in last week

By Megan Forystek · Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022

DPS is asking anyone who sees suspicious activity to contact them at 734-487-1222.

Washtenaw County’s SummerWorks Program is open for young adults to apply

By Breanna Harris · Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022

The Washtenaw County Summer Youth Employment Program is open for registration and seeks to provide employment services to young adults and students in the community.

Eastern Michigan University offers free meal kits throughout winter semester

By Tori Walz · Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022

Pop-up Pantries (PUP) serve to spread awareness of Swoops Pantry, provide nutrition education, and help students with food insecurity.

Upcoming Ypsilanti events to celebrate Black History Month

By Breanna Harris · Monday, Feb. 7, 2022

Looking for a way to celebrate Black History Month in Ypsilanti this February?