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Ypsilanti voters to weigh in on five Washtenaw County millages

Ypsilanti residents can expect to see five Washtenaw County millages on the ballot this November. The ballot measures ask residents to vote on the status of property tax millages that will fund emergency communications, veterans’ relief, elderly services, mental health services, public safety, and special education.

Local Ypsilanti historian guides community through spooky walking tour

The Eastern Echo's federal voting guide

A guide to voting for federal positions.

The Eastern Echo's guide to voting in the state of Michigan

Bobcat Bonnie's closes permanently, agrees to severance pay for Ypsilanti employees

What’s the move? Oct. 22-28

EMU suspends professor amid publicity over criminal sexual conduct investigation

EMU's Arachnid Lab does groundbreaking research on tarantulas

Millages on Washtenaw County ballot offer funding for community programming

Protestors clash over Ypsilanti City Council resolution that aims to improve downtown safety

Protestors both in favor and against the resolution gathered at the meeting to make their voices heard, while important budget information was shared.

Eagle Radio's new show "ChillOut Hour" plans to help students cool down

Eagle Radio will debut ‘ChillOut Show’ to help students relax.

EMU’s Swoop Eagle “Paints it Green” for Homecoming 2024 with nods to art history

Eastern Michigan University celebrates its 103rd homecoming and 175th anniversary with an art historical collection by Swoop Eagle.

EMU students share their stories for National Coming Out Day

The coming out stories of several EMU students are important reminders that while many LGBTQ+ individuals are accepted and supported, we must continue to work towards creating a world in which all people can feel safe, valued, and free to be themselves.

What’s the move? Homecoming edition: Oct. 15-19

EMU welcomed The Temptations to perform with Marching Band during Oct. 12 halftime performance

Halle Library banned book display celebrates the freedom to read

Halle Library exhibited a banned book display in honor of Banned Books Week to raise awareness for censorship and book banning in the U.S.

Black EMU students and alums prepare to celebrate 2024 Black Homecoming Week

As EMU prepares for Homecoming Week Oct. 15-19, the EMU Black Alumni Association and Black Homecoming Committee are preparing for the university’s 2024 Black Homecoming Week. 

Nu2u Again resale shop expands to Ypsilanti

Eastern Michigan takes on statewide campus voting contest against rival schools

Eastern Michigan University will participate in a voting competition against Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University from now until Oct 21, the final day for eligible voters to register online. 

What’s the move? Oct. 7-13