Opinions - The Eastern Echo

Dodie's ‘Boys Like You” is a dramatic, deeply emotional experience

By Chelsea Bacci · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

Dodie releases a new song and music video that captivate viewers and listeners alike.

Opinion: Students are cheating themselves by not leaving their hometown behind

By Ally Graham · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

By not giving yourself a fair chance to live on campus and away from your old life, you are missing out on so many chances to grow and develop.

Tove Lo's Sunshine Kitty puts an empowering, unique twist in music

By Layla McMurtrie · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

Swedish alternative pop artist Tove Lo just released her fourth studio album. Check out this in depth look at the new era and if you haven’t heard of her before, now is the time to take a listen.

Opinion: Sex positivity is crucial for modern society

By Chelsea Bacci · Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019

Starting the conversation about sex and removing the shameful, dirty overlay it has can benefit people in many ways, from understanding consent to practicing safe intercourse.

Opinion: Tall Girl is a warm, heartfelt comedy sure to take you on a roller coaster of emotions

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

The Netflix original, Tall Girl, is a surprising hit with elements of love, humor and empathy.

Opinion: Miss Bala is a must-see heart-pounding thriller

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

Miss Bala is an action-packed, heart-racing film sure to keep you at the edge of your seat.

Opinion: Melanie Martinez returns after a four-year hiatus with "K-12 (The Film)"

By Morgan Elder · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

Melanie Martinez’s new album K-12 is accompanied by a feature length film. While girly and pastel, Martinez explores dark themes that linger between adolescence and adulthood.

Opinion: Elizabeth Warren is not a progressive

By Marcus Lawniczak · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

Sen. Warren supposedly takes on corporate greed, but helps corporations when it favors her.

Opinion: Feminism and chivalry can coexist

By Ally Graham · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

Though they seem like two contradicting ideologies, you can be a feminist and still enjoy being treated like a lady.

The People's Filibuster rally in New York

Opinion: The Senate filibuster should not be further jeopardized

By Heather Weigel · Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019

Democrats and Republicans have played hardball in recent years on the Senate filibuster. Some progressives have recently argued to remove the filibuster entirely for short-sighted, agenda-related reasons.

Opinion: Dairy consumption triggers acne

By Hannah Gottman · Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019

No longer consuming dairy products helped me get rid of my acne more than any other treatment the doctors recommended me.

Opinion: A follow-up to NYT digital subscriptions

By Heather Weigel · Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019

Halle Library’s Suzanne Gray and Columnist Heather Weigel have additional insight on the availability and visibility of digital and print news subscriptions on campus.

Opinion: New Student Orientation is a highlight of my undergrad years

By Heather Weigel · Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019

Orientation is one of the most well-developed programs on this campus and serving as an orientation leader is one of the most enriching experiences to have as an undergraduate.

Hustlers entertains with a large celebrity cast

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019

“Hustlers” is based off a true story about a group of strippers resorting to a life of crime because of the 2008 financial crisis. This American-crime drama, consisting of a star-studded cast and a star-studded story, is a funny, exciting and overall iconic movie that is sure to keep you entertained.

Don't Let Go film review

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019

Don’t Let Go is the paranormal, time traveling, hair-raising thriller we didn’t know we needed.

Ypsilanti Community Supports Kent Hobbs At City Council Meeting, City Manager Resigns

Gay Pride and BLM flags removed from City Hall: Symbols matter but policy matters more

By Marcus Lawniczak · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019

Actions speak louder than symbols: change is sparked from depths much greater than simply flying a flag.

Opinion: Gov. Whitmer’s vape ban is short-sighted and over-reaching

By Heather Weigel · Friday, Sept. 13, 2019

Michigan has become the first state to ban the online and retail sale of flavored e-cigarettes and vaping products. This push to “protect the children” is well-meaning, but it comes off as paternalistic and reactive.

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‘Violence’ – Grimes music video review

By Morgan Elder · Friday, Sept. 13, 2019

Grimes released a new music video full of grace, emotion and power – and it’s a must-see experience.

Opinion: EMU freshmen should attend First Three orientation

By Chelsea Bacci · Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019

First Three orientation helped make my transition to college much smoother and regardless of how many students skip and dismiss it, I believe it is so helpful for incoming freshmen to feel at home for their new home.u00a0

Opinion: Mental illness is not an aesthetic

By Ally Graham · Monday, Sept. 9, 2019

With the influence of pop culture and social media, mental illness is being romanticized and viewed more as a trend than a serious health condition. Songs and “relatable” clothing that glamorize and glorify mental illness appear to be rising in popularity with the younger generations.