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Two individuals holding microphones sing karaoke.

Student organizations rebound after RSO Kickstart is cancelled

By AnnaBelle Favre · Friday, Sept. 4, 2026

After RSO Kickstart was cancelled due to weather, student leaders gathered together to eat and sing karaoke.

Severe weather causes damages, power outages in Ypsilanti

By Lilly Kujawski and Laura Meriweather · Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026

A tornado warning affecting counties throughout Southeast Michigan left some Ypsilanti residents without power and damaged electrical lines and trees.

Several students sit on the floor against the concrete walls of the basement in Pray-Harrold, next to the elevators. More students and professors are seen in the background.

Washtenaw County tornado warning expires

By Lilly Kujawski and Laura Meriweather · Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026

A tornado warning was issued for Washtenaw County until 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.

Two campus police officers in uniform talk to two Eastern Michigan students while standing behind an information table.

Fall semester kicks off with changes to campus parking at EMU

By Sam Peterson · Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026

In the first fall semester since Eastern Michigan University regained control of parking, Eagle Parking is offering reduced parking pass rates, refinished lots and extended commuter parking lots.

Students visit job fair for on and off campus part-time options

By Lauren Holloway · Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026

Students explored job opportunities at Eastern Michigan University's campus career fair on Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Eastern Michigan University Honors College front entrance to the right of the building's sign that reads "honors college" and a tree.

EMU Honors College changes curriculum requirements for all students

By Hannah Borders · Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026

The Honors College at Eastern Michigan University has made three changes to its curriculum requirements.

E|Dining 101: where to go, what to eat, how meal plans work

By Lelaina MacDonald · Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026

What students should know about dining options at Eastern Michigan University.

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The Eastern Echo’s guide to campus resources

By Laleh Walker · Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026

Here are nine resources to help Eastern Michigan University students as they return to campus this fall.

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Ypsilanti Pride displays love, community, LGBTQ+ joy

By AnnaBelle Favre · Monday, Aug. 31, 2026

Ypsi Pride offered vendors, performances and more in Depot Town on August 30, 2026.

Advice for new students from The Eastern Echo staff

By The Eastern Echo Staff · Monday, Aug. 31, 2026

Staff at The Eastern Echo offer their advice for new students at EMU.

The Eastern Echo’s guide to dorm safety

By Sam Peterson · Monday, Aug. 31, 2026

Common safety concerns in residence halls are theft, fires, and roommate and dating stressors. Here is what Eastern Michigan University students should know.

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Police respond to felony assault, barricade, OWI incident in Ypsilanti Township

By Lelaina MacDonald · Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026

On Aug. 28, 2026, Washtenaw County Sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic violence felony.

Five people stand side-by-side to pose for a photo outside of Judy Sturgis Hill Building.

EMU School of Performing Arts to host welcome back block party, fall theater auditions

By Hannah Borders · Friday, Aug. 28, 2026

Eastern Michigan University School of Performing Arts is hosting its annual welcome back event and fall theater auditions on Sept. 2, 2026.

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EMU Campus Life welcomes students back with event series

By Lelaina MacDonald · Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026

Campus Life has some events planned for the Weeks of Welcome at Eastern Michigan University.

Blue sign says, "Ypsilanti Police Department," surrounded by greenery in front of a building.

One dead after stabbing reported in Ypsilanti

By Sam Peterson · Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026

One person is dead and another arrested following a reported stabbing in Ypsilanti on Tuesday, Aug. 25.

A group of students sit on steps enjoying an outdoor movie on an inflatable screen.

Events to attend during EMU move-in, first week of classes

By Lelaina MacDonald · Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026

Eastern Michigan University is offering a variety of welcome back events students can participate in before and during the first week of classes.

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Annual Ypsilanti Pride celebration to close out summer, Aug. 30

By Lelaina MacDonald · Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026

Ypsi Pride is Sunday, Aug. 30, bringing community, family-friendly activities and performances to Depot Town.

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U-M Musical Society launches biannual Ypsilanti Freighthouse residency

By Lelaina MacDonald · Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026

The University of Michigan Musical Society has its biannual residency at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse this September with many events and performances.

A man in a red chef's coat stands in front of his restaurant.

Ypsilanti restaurant unites West African diaspora through a blend of traditional flavors

By Laleh Walker · Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026

In downtown Ypsilanti, a new restaurant has opened its doors, uniting the West African diaspora through a blend of traditional flavors.

A flyer announces the reopening of the YDL Michigan Avenue branch.

Ypsilanti District Library Michigan Avenue branch reopens after bed bugs

By Lelaina MacDonald · Friday, Aug. 21, 2026

The Ypsilanti District Library is now reopened after evidence of bed bugs was discovered earlier this week.