Opinions

Opinion: EMU Football drew one of the hardest schedules in the MAC return

By Caleb Burlingame · Monday, Oct. 12, 2020

A quick run-through of EMU’s 2020 football schedule and brief predictions of how each game will turn out.

Opinion: The law prioritizes protecting police over Breonna Taylor

By Julia LaRoe · Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020

Breonna Taylor was killed in her own home because of complete police negligence and disregard for life. The police aren’t meant to protect you if they can try to break down your door, murder you, and get away with it, all on a flimsy hunch.

"Better" by Emili is a stunningly beautiful new single

By Chelsea Bacci · Monday, Oct. 5, 2020

Emili has returned with a new single titled “Better.” It is a beautiful new love song that will stun you and stick with you. I genuinely cannot get enough of it.

Review: Tkay Maidza is an artist on the rise

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, Oct. 5, 2020

Will Maidza’s new EP be a turning point in this upcoming star’s career?

Review: Carrie Underwood creates a contemplative Christmas album with "My Gift."

By Tom Cramer · Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020

Carrie Underwood’s new Christmas album isn't about all the bells and whistles of the holiday season. It’s about the true meaning of Christmas.

Opinion: Cultivate is the perfect place to study at

By Will Phillips · Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020

Cultivate is a great environment to relax and do your remote work.

Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.

Opinion: Republicans would like us to forget about Merrick Garland. Let's not.

By Tyler Kochman · Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020

Senate Republicans are now saying they'll vote on a Trump Supreme Court nominee, a direct reversal of the stance they took four years ago.

Polo G's new single and video for "Epidemic," prove his title of "The GOAT," is ever standing

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020

From beautiful scenery to smooth sound, this release is something anyone could enjoy and should check out nonetheless.

Opinion: prioritizing public health is not tyranny

By Julia LaRoe · Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020

Zooming in on the state of affairs with Coronavirus in Michigan, there is a standoff between the Governor’s ability to renew the State of Emergency without Legislative approval. The Legislature, with a Republican majprity, is arguing the use of emergency powers is an overreach, while Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her administration says the law gives her the right to exercise those powers in a crisis. Who is interested in public health, and who is interested in political and financial gains for themselves?

Opinion: Over The Garden Wall is a show you'll love to watch every autumn season

By Chelsea Bacci · Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020

Over The Garden Wall will always be one of my favorite cartoons, and it just so happens to be perfect for the fall season. I recommend this show to anyone and everyone, so give it a go!

Opinion: Eivør could be your new favorite foreign artist

By Chelsea Bacci · Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020

Faroese artist Eivør recently released her new album Segl and two new music videos. They are all wonderful to listen to and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to listen to something new.

Opinion: Could the MAC return to play college football in 2020?

By Caleb Burlingame · Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020

A look into the factors at play for a potential return to MAC football in Fall 2020.

Opinion: Universities are focused on wealth over health in campus reopening plans

By Julia LaRoe · Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020

The University of Michigan filed a lawsuit against its grad student employees for the “disruptive” strike to get better COVID-19 protections and reforming policing on campus. While cancelled classes do disrupt schedules, a large infection rate would be much more disruptive. This is all part of the larger phenomena of university administrations insisting on a safe return to campus without much consultation with those who it will affect most.

Opinion: The Thrift Depot is great for bargain shoppers and the community

By Will Phillips · Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020

I visited the Thrift Depot, and walked away with a t-shirt. But I also walked away with a smile, emboldened by the goodness the store and its owner is trying to manifest.

Opinion: Antifa, police suppression, and Black Lives Matter

By Colton Ray · Monday, Sept. 21, 2020

Many young people know the state of our country isn’t ideal, but don’t know how to fix it. The answers can be found from the past, by taking notes from multiracial coalitions, the working class standing in solidarity, and community based activism.

Review: The 55th ACM Awards delivered a show worthy of applause with no audience present

By Tom Cramer · Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020

This ACM Awards met us in the middle. There was no audience for the stars to play for, but the performances weren’t done from home either.

Review: Country singer Mickey Guyton releases her timely new EP "Bridges."

By Tom Cramer · Monday, Sept. 14, 2020

Guyton has released music since 2014 and was trying to do things the way the industry told her. Her latest EP is Guyton deciding to make the music that feels right to her, regardless of if it makes sense to anyone else.

Review: Night in the Woods is the perfect game to play leading up in to the fall season

By Chelsea Bacci · Monday, Sept. 14, 2020

Night in the Woods is a short story game centered around Mae Borowski and her hometown of Possum Springs. She works with her friends to discover the dark secrets of the town. This spooky game is the perfect game to play leading up to this fall season.

Opinion: Three teams that could underperform in the 2020 NFL season

By Caleb Burlingame · Monday, Sept. 14, 2020

Echo Sports Columnist Caleb Burlingame lists the teams he thinks won’t reach their ceiling in the 2020 NFL season.

Opinion: Belmark Lanes is handling re-opening in a safe, smart way

By Will Phillips · Monday, Sept. 14, 2020

After being closed for months due to COVID-19, bowling alleys are now reopening. I visited Belmark Lanes to enjoy a game and explore just how they’re doing it.

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