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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.

Review: Drake calls in none other than Justin Bieber to be his replacement in newly released 'Popstar' video

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, Sept. 14, 2020

When faced with DJ Khaled's repeated request, rapper Drake must call in a favor to create unique “Popstar” visual.

Opinion: Trump's disdain for our military is well-documented

By Tyler Kochman · Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020

Even before his reported comments calling fallen servicemen “losers” and “suckers,“ Donald Trump demonstrated-- and continues to demonstrate-- his disdain for the American military and those who serve in it.

Opinion: Netflix streaming "Sister, Sister" may keep some of your anxiety at bay

By Tom Cramer · Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020

Sometimes we need something new to try to help us get through hard times. Sometimes we need to go back to the tried and true. “Sister, Sister” may be a show you’ve seen a million times or it may be something you’ve never seen before, but whatever the case may be, it can bring a much-needed smile to your face.

Review: Disclosure teams up with Syd and Kehlani for masterpiece track 'Birthday'

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, Sept. 7, 2020

A beautiful, full-of-talent collaboration no one knew they needed, Kehlani and Syd from The Internet wow with their collaboration, “Birthday.”

Opinion: Incarcerated people are being left out of the COVID-19 conversation

By Julia LaRoe · Monday, Sept. 7, 2020

Amidst another spike in cases in Michigan’s correctional facilities, protections for incarcerated folks are few and far between. Inmates are facing neglect in both preventative measures and treatment for COVID-19. Someone’s criminal record should not prevent them from getting the care and protection they need during a global pandemic.

Opinion: Los Amigos Fiesta is a must for students and community members alike

By Will Phillips · Monday, Sept. 7, 2020

Los Amigos is an affordable Mexican restaurant that makes amazing food. Located right between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, it’s the perfect place for college students and community members that enjoy good times.

Opinion: Teams that could over perform in the 2020 NFL season

By Caleb Burlingame · Monday, Sept. 7, 2020

An analysis of three teams that could break out during the 2020 NFL season, along with thoughts on where they could end up at the end of the year.

Review: 'Laugh.' by The Gooms will bring your summer to the perfect end

By Chelsea Bacci · Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020

“Laugh.” by The Gooms is versatile, fun, and easy on the ears. There’s a song on the album for everyone.

Opinion: Predicting each Eastern Conference second round series in the 2020 NBA Playoffs

By Caleb Burlingame · Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020

An analysis of each Eastern Conference second round matchup, along with predictions of who will move on in the NBA Postseason.

Review: Jaden Smith releases most experimental album yet, tying together his entire discography

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, Aug. 31, 2020

Coinciding with the trippy hippy themed album, Smith also just dropped a #TrippySummer line through his MSFTS brand for you to check out too.

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Opinion: Five potential 2020 fantasy football busts

By Caleb Burlingame · Monday, Aug. 31, 2020

An in-depth look at some players that scream “bust” this year in fantasy football.

Review: Underrated R&B Artist Dounia Is Thriving With Talent On New EP "Popping in the Abyss"

By Layla McMurtrie · Friday, Aug. 28, 2020

If this is your first time hearing her name, you’ve been missing out on magnificence.

The Factory Report: Fingers Crossed for Football and Questions for the NBA

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020

Caleb balances out Luke's forecast of the spring football season with some more hopeful predictions. Then, Luke poses the top three questions for the top three NBA teams in each division.

Opinion: Six sleeper picks for your 2020 fantasy football team

By Caleb Burlingame · Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020

Echo Sports Writer Caleb Burlingame takes an analytic look at some fantasy football players he thinks could break out in the 2020 season.

Advice: Your path at EMU may surprise you

By Heather Weigel · Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020

Life at EMU comes with all kinds of struggles and opportunities. Try to make the most of all of it, and let it transform you into a person you never expected to be.