Opinions

The WellNest Watch: Breaking the silence around eating disorders

Public health columnist Ruby Wyles explains eating disorders, including signs, symptoms and prevention.

Editorial: Student journalists must rise to the current moment

This year for Student Press Freedom Day, The Eastern Echo invites you to join in on the conversation, Resiliency in Action.

The WellNest Watch: The Social Determinants of Health and the role they play in shaping yours

Public health columnist Nathaniel King explains the Social Determinants of Health.

The WellNest Watch: Sleep, the ultimate GPA booster

Office of Health Promotions graduate assistant Ebrima Jobarteh explains the importance of getting quality sleep in college.

The WellNest Watch: Health policy decisions made today shape Michigan tomorrow

Federal policy decisions can have quiet but damaging impacts on state health systems and programs.

The WellNest Watch: Islamophobia is a public health concern, whether we name it or not

Graduate Assistant Kegan Tulloch talks about the affects of discrimination on the Islam community, stating that it is a public health concern and something needs to start changing.

The WellNest Watch: Making our voices heard, why local elections matter for our schools, communities and public health

Voting in local elections gives college students an important opportunity to have their voices heard in their communities.

The WellNest Watch: Get a heavier coat! This winter will be different

It is important for students to take measures to protect their health from the cold of the 2026 La Niña winter.

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.

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.

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: '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.

Review: 'Ransom Canyon' is western culture at its finest

Josh Duhamel makes a comeback in this new Western romantic drama as a rancher. He has a compelling performance that incredible.

Review: 'Back in Action' is thrilling and hilarious

In "Back in Action," the fighting stunts portrayed by Diaz were impressive considering she is known for her comedy roles. This shows her skill as an actor as she tackles a mixture of action and comedy. 

Review: 'Summer in the City' is full of banter and big dreams

Alex Aster's novel "Summer in the City" is full of fun, adventure, and love in New York, where Elle discovers her voice as a person and a writer.

Review: In 'The Amateur,' Rami Malek gives a thrilling performance

In "The Amateur," Rami Malek delivers a stunning portrayal of CIA agent and tech genius Charlie Heller. He does not disappoint, and his performance makes for a gripping film.