News - The Eastern Echo

The Flying Pilgrims RC Club welcomes all who take interest in radio-controlled aircraft

By Matt Hodges · Monday, May 4, 2026

The Flying Pilgrims RC club gives flight to model aviation enthusiasts.

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Roots Artist of the Month: 3D Artist and Windgate Fellow Chrissy Kuiper

By Carol Detary · Sunday, May 3, 2026

Meet Chrissy Kuiper, a Windgate fellow and Eastern Michigan University student artist specializing in 3D art.

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EMU CMTA celebrates innovation and alumni with 'Coming Home Celebration'

By Gray Connor · Saturday, May 2, 2026

The Coming Home Celebration: The Story Continues event is set to recognize Eastern Michigan University's Communications, Media and Theatre Arts department alumni, faculty and students.

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Woman injured but in stable condition after Ypsilanti shooting

By AnnaBelle Favre · Friday, May 1, 2026

At 1:03 a.m. on May 1, 2026, Ypsilanti police responded to a shooting in the 800 block of Hilyard Robinson Way. The victim was hospitalized and is in stable condition.

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Ypsilanti's PTD Productions presents 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'

By Hannah Borders · Friday, May 1, 2026

PTD Productions presents "The Hound of the Baskervilles," a play by Tim Kelly based on the novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

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Michigan's gubernatorial underdogs asked about data centers, dams and transparency at Lansing forum

By Laura Meriweather · Thursday, April 30, 2026

The Michigan Press Association held a forum for gubernatorial candidates during its annual conference on April 23, 2026.

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Eastern Michigan leads the charge in women’s flag football rise

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Eastern Michigan University has officially announced the addition of women’s flag football as its 21st varsity sport, becoming the first member of the Mid-American Conference to do so.

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Bug Pit Collaborative Arts to open auditions for upcoming production

By Gray Connor · Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Shared art meets wacky and abstract theater, open to all, at Ypsilanti's Bug Pit Collaborative Arts group.

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YCUA passes 12-month moratorium on water and sewage services for data centers

By AnnaBelle Favre · Sunday, April 26, 2026

The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority passed a resolution proposing a minimum 12-month moratorium on providing water and sewage services to data centers. The YCUA board unanimously voted to approve the resolution.

End-of-year reminders for Eastern Michigan University students

By AnnaBelle Favre · Saturday, April 25, 2026

A list of reminders and information about meal plans, course evaluations, heat and hot water outages, moving out, and graduation for the end of the 2025-2026 school year at Eastern Michigan University.

Q&A with new EMU Dean of Students Aura Cazares

By AnnaBelle Favre · Friday, April 24, 2026

On April 1, 2026, Aura Cazares assumed the role of dean of students. The Echo sat down with her to learn more about her vision for the office.

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The Eastern Echo wins 3rd place in Michigan Press Association contest

By The Eastern Echo Staff · Friday, April 24, 2026

The Eastern Echo won third place in its division for the 2025 Michigan Press Association's college newspaper of the year.

EMU Esports offers supportive avenues, free resources

By Gray Connor · Thursday, April 23, 2026

Eastern Michigan University ESports allows all students, no matter their skill level, to gets hands-on with competitive play.

5 ways to enjoy food and drinks in Ypsilanti this spring, summer

By Lilly Kujawski · Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Looking for a creative way to enjoy food and beverages this summer? We've got you covered with this list of Ypsilanti events.

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What to know for EMU's 2026 Winter Commencement

By Gray Connor · Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The 2026 Eastern Michigan University commencement ceremony will take place Saturday, May 2, 2026.

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Ypsilanti lawmakers call on Congress to defund ICE, halt deportations

By Lilly Kujawski · Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Ypsilanti City Council approved a resolution to fund increased immigration rights education in the city and urge U.S. Congress to cease funding to ICE and border patrol.

New Ypsilanti Township data center resolution requests moratorium on local resources

By Laura Meriweather · Monday, April 20, 2026

The Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees passed a new resolution on April 15, 2026, requesting a 12-month moratorium on the township's water and sewer systems in relation to data and computing centers.

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Riverside Arts Center to feature Ypsilanti Community Schools student artwork

By Bilal Ahmed · Saturday, April 18, 2026

The Riverside Arts Center will feature artwork from Ypsilanti Community Schools students for an annual exhibition in May 2026.

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Board of Regents focuses on new leadership, future changes at EMU

By Lilly Kujawski · Friday, April 17, 2026

April 16, 2026, marked Brendan Kelly's first Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents meeting as president.

How to request extra tickets for 2026 Eastern Michigan University commencement

By Laura Meriweather · Friday, April 17, 2026

2026 Eastern Michigan University graduates each receive four commencement tickets for loved ones, with the option to request more if needed.