Opinions - The Eastern Echo

New golf training facility fully funded by GameAbove alumni group

Opinion: GameAbove can do better

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020

GameAbove is a group of EMU alumni who have donated $13.5 million in the last school year. They can stand to make improvements in what they choose to fund.

Opinion: Both Iowa and the lack of high-profile endorsements spell uncertainty for Dems

By Heather Weigel · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020

The counting controversy in Iowa shows that voters and the Democratic elites may not be on the same page, although Iowa is not entirely representative demographically to the rest of the nation. Endorsements, including those of Michigan politicians, don’t give much of a clearer picture, either.

Review: Why you should listen to underrated artist Donna Missal

By Layla McMurtrie · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020

This indie-pop artist deserves way more recognition, so check her out and share her music with your friends!

Review: "Nora From Queens" highlights a comedic Asian American millennial experience in New York

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020

Lovers of "Broad City," which has been off the air since March 2019, would really love the entire concept of the series. The series uses concept art throughout the episodes in the same fashion that Broad City did in its run; however, “Nora From Queens" is still a show of its own.

Opinion: Political fandom is a growing threat

By Parker Lazar · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020

Despite the seemingly unanimous agreement of the dangers of President Trump, Democratic voters are still more willing to accept a second Trump term than support a Democrat outside of their favorite candidate. The growing obsession with candidates is a dangerous sign suggesting a deeper issue within our democratic system.

Opinion: Best dressed at the Grammy Awards - my favorite looks from music's biggest night

By Tom Cramer · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020

The Grammy Awards are a show about the music, but the fashion matters too. With social media, people know within minutes the reaction to what a star is wearing on the red carpet.

Map of Water Street area. The area is surrounded by Michigan Avenue and the Huron River and is divided into 13 sections on the map.

Opinion: Ypsilanti's greatest adversary is its own debt crisis

By Marcus Lawniczak · Friday, Feb. 7, 2020

High crime might be Ypsilanti’s most talked about problem, but its debt crisis stays under the radar. The Water Street purchase, which was supposed to be Ypsilanti’s beacon of hope and prosperity, may have been its undoing.

Opinion: Four upcoming concerts to keep on your radar

By Tom Cramer · Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020

There are many concerts that come every year to the state of Michigan. Here’s a helpful guide to figuring out which shows you want to see this year.

Opinion: Students need to recognize the importance of their rights and liberties

By Reid Scott · Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020

We, as students and Americans, must remember to recognize and utilize our liberties by treating each other with respect regardless of our differences. We should all walk the walk, take responsibility for our actions and lead by example.

Review: "Miss Americana," Taylor Swifts latest Netflix documentary, gets personal and political

By Kassandra Olschanski · Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020

Taylor Swift speaks up about politics, her love life, the process of her songwriting and what it is like to find happiness without anyone else’s input.

Opinion: The GOP drops the facade

By Parker Lazar · Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020

After 9 days of trial proceedings, Republicans are desperate to acquit the president and put the trial behind them. While they tried at first to mask their intentions, Republican Senators are now being more open and honest about how they really feel: that the president should be above the law.

Advice: Be mindful of your thoughts and surroundings for a happier mindset

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

Often times, we move through a day and just go through the motions. This is helped along by digitized entertainment. It’s important to take a step back, listen to what’s around you, and be mindful.

Review: "Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina" has an organic plot and a great balance of sinister storylines

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

“Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” released part three of the tv series on Netflix. The show continues to have an engaging plot line that unfolds throughout the series.

Opinion: Eastern Michigan University’s interim gym set-up is less than ideal for students and faculty

By Caleb Burlingame · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

The Rec IM’s gym spaces are currently over-packed and under-supplied.

Review: Demi Lovato debuts heartfelt song at the 62nd Annual Grammy's

By Layla McMurtrie · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

Almost two years after her public drug overdose in July 2018, Lovato has returned strong and empowering.

The Ypsilanti community weighs in on beloved water tower for the landmark's 130th birthday

By Heather Weigel and Sophia Kalakailo · Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020

Ypsi and EMU locals weigh in on what our water tower means to them.

Opinion: Trump impeachment trial through the eyes of 'political' college students

By Tiffany King · Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020

With the impeachment trial underway, two students who are pretty well-versed in politics - and who have been following the impeachment trial since the very beginning - give their opinions on it.

Advice: Workaholism - especially to cope - is harmful

By Heather Weigel · Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020

Take it from someone who knows: hard work can help you, but only if it’s placed in the right part of your life and not used as an avoidance or coping mechanism.

Review: In "Music To Be Murdered By," Eminem embraces anger and supremacy

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

Slim Shady is back and we are living in his world like an apocalyptic playground! Marshall Mathers put out a surprise release of his eleventh studio album “Music To Be Murdered By” and social media is railing off the tracks. The 20-song LP features frequent collaborators Royce da 5’9 and Skylar Grey along with new, promising artists Young M.A. and Don Tolliver.

Review: "A Fall from Grace" delivers the usual Tyler Perry twists

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

Tyler Perry brings his twisty talent to Netflix in this new Netflix Original film about marriage and murder.