Opinions - The Eastern Echo

Opinion: Politics have become exhausting

By Heather Weigel · Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019

Political exhaustion is a real phenomenon faced by many Americans in a time of intense polarization and media noise. This exhaustion is shared by the politically engaged and disengaged and by those on the right and left.

Opinion: Daybreak is an uproaring, hilarious new TV series

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019

A 2012 graphic novel comes to life in the hilarious new Netflix TV series Daybreak.

Opinion: Kehlani and Teyana Taylor release a sexy, seductive new song and music video

By Layla McMurtrie · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019

Listen to “Morning” and watch the YouTube video ASAP; I promise you won't regret it.

Mariah Carey celebrates nostalgia with ‘Merry Christmas’ deluxe anniversary album

By Tom Cramer · Monday, Nov. 4, 2019

Mariah Carey’s new deluxe Christmas album comes just in time to celebrate the holidays. This edition includes nostalgic classics from earlier versions of “Merry Christmas” and refreshing new additions.

Opinion: Eastern Echo's weekly playlist

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019

The Eastern Echo’s curated weekly playlist.

Review: 'Outer Worlds' is a new, sci-fi standout amongst RPGs

By Morgan Elder · Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019

Obsidian Entertainment brings RPG fans “Outer Worlds,“ a complex and fascinating look into the violent, yet colorful future of man.

Opinion: Power is us

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019

A Charles Bukowski quote is discussed.

Advice: Don’t wait for them to change — learning to leave a toxic relationship

By Ally Graham · Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019

The love you have for someone can often times get in the way of leaving a toxic relationship but you need to always put yourself first.

Opinion: King Princess releases her emotional debut album ‘Cheap Queen’

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019

If you haven’t heard of this pop icon, now is the time to check her music out. King Princess released her emotional, pop debut album, “Cheap Queen,” on Friday, Oct. 25.

Review: Newcomer rapper Wynne delivers her first mixtape ‘If I May’

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019

Upcoming star female rapper Wynne just released her first mix-tape, “If I May.” She proves through her mixtape that this is only the beginning of her legacy.

Opinion: Ann Arbor has the power to make housing more affordable

By Marcus Lawniczak · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019

Making Washtenaw County more equitable will depend on Ann Arbor’s commitment to affordable housing.

Advice: Relationships are only what you make them

By Tiffany King · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019

Relationships are all around us and in many unique forms. No matter who you are or where you’ve come from, everyone experiences some kind of love. It’s up to you on how you both project and receive it.

Reassuring words for those who struggle with depression/anxiety

Advice: How to live with anxiety and depression

By Heather Weigel · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019

Columnist Heather Weigel shares how combating mental illness is important for student success and advises on effectively doing so.

Opinion: Indelible

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019

Discussion revolving round a Hunter S. Thompson quote.

Advice: It's okay to be undecided, sometimes wrong turns lead you towards the right path

By Ally Graham · Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019

Finding your career path and figuring out your life aren’t easy tasks. It might even take a couple of wrong tries to find it, but you will eventually.

'Living With Yourself' is a hilarious new TV series starring Paul Rudd

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019

Paul Rudd stars in a hilariously dark new Netflix TV series, “Living with Yourself.” This comedy takes a dark turn after Rudd’s character is cloned.

Netflix Original ‘Eli’ is a great addition to any scary movie binge

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Monday, Oct. 28, 2019

Stranger Things’ Sadie Sink shines in her new Netflix Original, “Eli.” This horror film arrives just in time for Halloween scares.

Opinion: Old Dominion delivers music to give your mind a break

By Tom Cramer · Monday, Oct. 28, 2019

Old Dominion takes audience members away from reality to enjoy a fun, upbeat journey.

Opinion: Selena Gomez releases an emotional new single

By Layla McMurtrie · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

"Lose You to Love Me," is the track that signifies a new era for Gomez. She hasn't only grown as an artist but transformed as a person as well.

Opinion: Hillsong Worship delivers "Awake" with expressive hope and wonder

By Morgan Elder · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

Long-running Christian band Hillsong Worship returns with their next studio album. Featuring several live tracks of studio hits, Hillsong Worship creates an emotional cry of gratitude to God.