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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?

EMU lecturer named semifinalist for 2022 Grammy Music Educator Award

By Tori Walz · Monday, Feb. 7, 2022

Yael Rothfeld is named a semifinalist for the 2022 Grammy Award for her contributions to music education.

Lucky Haskins: Ypsilanti native Ben Hourani opens antique shop in Depot Town

By Marie White · Monday, Feb. 7, 2022

An Ypsilanti native brings an antique shop to Depot Town.

EMU's Eagle Nutrition Services hosts cooking classes

By Breanna Harris · Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022

Eagle Nutrition Services is hosting free healthy meal cooking demonstrations.

Sophomore Josh Blair saved three lives at the student center blood drive last Monday.

EMU fraternity partners with the Red Cross to organize blood drives

By Areena Basmadjian · Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022

Alpha Phi Omega partners with the American Red Cross to host blood drives at EMU.

A preview of Ypsilanti's 2022 elections and new voting districts

By Cedrick Charles · Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission proposed new district lines in Michigan in response to the 2020 U.S. Census.

Eastern Michigan University Theatre opens the winter season with ‘Pipeline’

By Megan Forystek · Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022

EMU Theatre is performing “Pipeline” on select dates in February.

Cultivate Coffee House in Ypsi Closing Indefinitely

Ypsilanti’s Cultivate Coffee & Tap House announces indefinite closure

By Megan Forystek · Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022

The owners of Cultivate Coffee & Tap House in Ypsilanti have announced the business's indefinite closure due to pandemic restrictions.

EMU artist Samson Shofoluwe has goals to create meaningful work with impact

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, Jan. 31, 2022

Check out this talented creator’s portfolio on www.shonobiart.com

'We can come together to put Michiganders first.' Gov. Whitmer delivers State of the State address

By Areena Basmadjian · Monday, Jan. 31, 2022

Governor Whitmer addresses accomplishments in the past year and pushes forward new proposals for the upcoming year in her State of the State speech.

CloseUp Theatre performs as part of the MLK 2020 Celebration

CloseUp Theatre Troupe live streams performance to celebrate MLK Jr. Day

By Marie White · Monday, Jan. 31, 2022

CloseUp Theatre livestreamed a performance of their show "Rising Together for Justice" to address racism and violence on MLK Jr. Day.

Meningitis exposure reported at U-M and MSU events

By Areena Basmadjian · Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022

U-M and MSU students who were exposed at the fraternity events need immediate antibiotic treatment.

Eastern Michigan University receives grant to promote STEM careers for young students

By Breanna Harris · Monday, Jan. 24, 2022

The AT&T Foundation gifted EMU $42,000 to promote STEM careers to local students.

EMU opens Shake Smart in the Rec/IM, offering students healthy dining options

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, Jan. 24, 2022

Check out EMU's new dining location on Free Shake Day this Thursday, Jan. 27

Body found in Red Cedar River identified as missing GVSU student Brendan Santo

By Areena Basmadjian · Monday, Jan. 24, 2022

A body found by MSU Police and Public Safety has been identified as Brendan Santo.

EMU archivists create a mobile oral history recording booth to collect community stories

By Marie White · Monday, Jan. 24, 2022

Archivists at Eastern Michigan University have created a mobile oral history recording bus, where they hope to collect stories from the community.

Podcast: January 18, 2022

By Tre Briscoe · Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022

Washtenaw County prosecutor and the City of Ypsilanti file lawsuit against an EMU fraternity. Listen to The Echo’s news host discuss this on your favorite streaming platform!

Protest at Huron Valley Correctional Facility

Ypsilanti community rallies support for female prisoners at Huron Valley Correctional Facility

By Areena Basmadjian · Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022

The Huron Valley Women’s Prison in Ypsilanti is under investigation over the alleged neglect amongst inmates.

Death of man found in Peninsular Park ruled a homicide

By Megan Forystek · Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022

The suspicious death of a man found at Peninsular Park on Sunday has been ruled a homicide.

Eastern Michigan University welcomes Afghan refugees and offers volunteer opportunities

By Cedrick Charles · Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022

EMU students volunteer to help move in refugee families into their apartments.