Opinion

The WellNest Watch: When illness becomes a bill; why medical debt is a public health crisis

Medical debt from illness sticks around and becomes a sickness itself.

Review: 'Wicked: For Good' releases with a quiet bang and action-packed, emotional story

The finale of "Wicked" explores love, acceptance and sacrifice.

The Eastern Echo's 2025 Year in Review

See the top headlines, staff favorites, graduates and more from the 2025 editions of The Eastern Echo, Cellar Roots and the year's debut arts publication, Roots.

The WellNest Watch: Preventing sexual harassment requires awareness and action

The WellNest Watch: When we ignore public health prevention, we pay the price

Public health focuses on preventing emergencies and stopping problems before they turn into crises. Unfortunately, public health does not always get the attention it deserves.

The WellNest Watch: What is public health?

The first installment of The Echo's new column The WellNest Watch. A look into the field of public health.

'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' balances thrilling action scenes with loving family moments

"The Fantastic Four: First Steps," directed by Matt Shakman, was recently released in theaters. Read this article to get the scoop on the movie's highs and lows!

Review: ‘Quarterback’ is a peek behind the curtain at 3 of the brightest NFL minds

Netflix's documentary-style series "Quarterback" peels back the curtain and offers a captivating behind-the-scenes look at arguably the most difficult position to play in professional sports.

Review: ‘F1’ is an action-packed, visually interesting movie with an all right story

The movie "F1" has both highs and lows, and different types of audience members may experience the film in different ways.

Review: ‘Say Nothing’ is a good introduction to the intense history of conflict between Britain and Ireland

The Troubles era is reexamined through the eyes of people that lived through it with a focus on Dolours Price, Marian Price and Jean McConville.

Review: 'You' brings Joe Goldberg to his end in final season

Penn Badgley’s portrayal of Joe is complete; he had a long run as this character—his acting in this role has come a long way and is impressive.

Anti-LGBTQ Laws Put Brunei Under Boycott

Brunei, a small country in Southeast Asia, is being boycotted worldwide following extreme anti-LGBTQ laws including punishments such as being stoned to death for being gay.

Line 5 Needs to be Decommissioned Sooner

On March 28, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order nullifying approved construction of a tunnel encased oil pipeline underneath the Straits of Mackinac. Once completed in seven to ten years, Enbridge’s Line 5 oil pipeline would have been decommissioned.

GM Owes Communities for Closing Plants

Despite making over $8.1 billion in profit after taxes in 2018, General Motors is planning to close five plants in the United States, including the plant in Detroit-Hamtramck. The decision to cut costs was made to save the company $6 billion by 2020 and the company plans to open new plants in Mexico.

Holding Our Idols Accountable

 Through the power of social media, it seems more and more dirt can get dug up on celebrities, especially when it comes to a dark history of sexual assault. No matter how much they are loved and praised as artists, some secrets are inexcusable.  

University for Sale: Eastern Michigan University continues the dangerous path of privatization.

 In recent years, Eastern Michigan University has entered a public-private partnership with Chartwells for dining services and LAZ Parking for on-campus parking. Now, the University is considering the privatization of housing. What are the potential options for the University and impacts of privatization?  

Dramatic Gas Tax Increase Bad for Michigan

What Does Beto O’Rourke Bring to the Democratic Field?

After Beto O’Rourke inevitably announced his 2020 run for the presidency, critics in journalism, entertainment and politics questioned his merits to run, as both his resume and his announcement video leave something to be desired.  

Why LGBTQ+ Needs to be Taught in Schools

 New Jersey is now the second state in the country, after California, to pass a law requiring LGBTQ+ history to be taught in schools, and it has gotten a lot of mixed reactions. 

Victoria’s Secret is Out: It’s Time to Boycott

 Victoria’s Secret closed over 50 more stores following negative remarks about transgender and plus-size people, made by the company’s CEO Ed Razek late last year, and it’s time to ditch the company for good.