Opinions - The Eastern Echo

Review: Anthony Doerr's "Cloud Cuckoo Land" and the magic of storytelling

By Piper Coe · Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021

Review of Anthony Doerr’s latest novel, “Cloud Cuckoo Land.”

Review: Dear Evan Hansen is problematic

By Cameron Santangelo · Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021

Dear Evan Hansen tries to connect with the mesage of mental health importance, but fails.

Letter To The Editor: The Best Medicine is a Nurse's Perspective

By Luke Platt · Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021

An Eastern Michigan University dietetics student shares his perspective on why a healthy nutritional diet is key in preventing health issues.

Opinion: Four eerie books you should read this fall

By Piper Coe · Friday, Oct. 8, 2021

Looking for a spooky book to read this fall? Check out this list!

Review: Six Latinx artists you should get yourself familiar with

By Aaron Hughes · Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021

The Latinx community is filled with a plethora of talented artist and musicians. Here’s a short list of some you should get to know.

Review: Netflix’s Squid Game truly hits the mark on the head

By Marie White · Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021

Does Squid Games really live up to the hype surrounding it?

Opinion: The end of individuality as we know it

By Sophia Leveque · Friday, Oct. 1, 2021

A reaction to Nicki Minaj's recent encounter with the people of Twitter and her opinions on the COVID-19 vaccine.

Opinion: Why AOC's "Tax the Rich" Met Gala gown creates controversy

By Jessica Laroy · Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021

U.S. representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attended the 2021 Met Gala wearing a dress that had "Tax the Rich" embroidered on her backside. This created controversy not only for AOC, but also her fashion designer, Aurora James.

Opinion: Why Uncle Ben is important to the Spiderman story

By Gabriel Sweet · Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021

A thoughtful explanation as to why Uncle Ben is so important to the story of Spiderman.

Review: Cry Macho suffers from an identity crisis

By Cameron Santangelo · Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021

Cry Macho is a poor effort by the legend Clint Eastwood.

Review: Drake is back with the bland and lackluster "Certified Lover Boy"

By Aaron Hughes · Monday, Sept. 20, 2021

Aubrey Graham, better known as Drake, has come back to take over the billboards once again with his new album “Certified Lover Boy”. However, is this album a certified hit?

Opinion: Reimagining public safety at Eastern Michigan University

By Colton Ray · Monday, Sept. 20, 2021

Public safety requires less policing and social reform within the system.

Opinion: Albums that should’ve gotten “Certified Lover Boy” or “Donda” spotlight

By Aaron Hughes · Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021

Music fans have been blessed this year with so many great albums. These are some of my favorite albums this year that have not gotten the spotlight.

Review: Shang-Chi is the newest avenger

By Cameron Santangelo · Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021

Shang Chi soars and now we have witnessed the dawn of a new Avenger.

Review: SZA unofficially drops three new singles on Soundcloud

By Aaron Hughes · Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021

SZA blesses her fans with three new singles by releasing them under a fake soundcloud account. These songs shows that the R&B singer is still one of the best.

Opinion: how to find free food, clothes and books at Eastern Michigan University

By Colton Ray · Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021

Find out how to receive aid on campus!

Opinion: 5 diverse, delicious, and affordable take-out options right off campus.

By Layla McMurtrie · Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021

From beautiful dine-in to late night delivery, I urge you to check out these five great food places in Ypsi.

The Ypsilanti water tower on a sunny day.

Opinion: Top 5 cures for boredom in Ypsilanti

By Layla McMurtrie · Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021

Check out these places around Ypsi and you’re sure to always have something to do.

Opinion: Five Ways to Succeed In Your Freshman Year

By Caleb Burlingame · Friday, Sept. 3, 2021

If you’re nervous for your freshman year, check out these tips from an EMU senior!

Opinion: Top places to check out on campus

By Caleb Burlingame · Friday, Sept. 3, 2021

A list of four places on EMU's campus that you should check out in your time at Eastern!