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Native American Fall Feast honors ancestors

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013

In addition to the traditional Native American cuisine, the event also included the music of the culture performed by Painted Rock.

Bathhouse Reading held in Student Center

By Cody Sanders · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013

On Tuesday the Eastern Michigan University creative writing program held its Bathhouse Reading Series featuring authors Douglas Kearney and Tisa Bryant in the Student Center Auditorium. Bryant’s first readings came from her book “Unexplained Presence,” which is a collection of hybrid essays punctuated by ekphrastic poems.

Freshman guard Cha’Ron Sweeney led the way for EMU on Tuesday with 20 points on 7-of-18 shots and 4-of-6 from the free-throw line to go along with three steals.

Women's basketball team defeats Wayne State, 85-76

By Eugene Evans · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013

Behind back-to-back three-point makes in the final minutes of the second half from freshman guard Haley Moore, the Eastern Michigan University women’s basketball team defeated the Wayne State University Warriors, 85-76 in an exhibition game at the Convocation Center.

Police Blotter

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013

Oct. 26 A subject was cited for trespassing in Wise Hall at 7:42 p.m. A student was found in possession of marijuana in Walton Hall at 9:23 p.m. *Oct.

Women's soccer team advances to MAC semifinals with 3-0 shutout of Ohio

By Josh Dye · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013

Behind two goals from senior midfielder Stephanie Clarke, the Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team advanced to the semifinals in the Mid-American Conference tournament after defeating the Ohio University Bobcats 3-0 in the quarterfinal round at Scicluna Field.

Murphy likes to play the tough teams

By Eugene Evans · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013

The return of redshirt freshman guard Ray Lee and redshirt junior guard Mike Talley, who transferred from Duquesne University added much needed depth to the Eastern Michigan University backcourt this upcoming season.

‘Asterios Polyp’ delivers captivating plot

By Sarah Williams · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013

“Asterios Polyp” is the name of the main character, a professor of architecture at Cornell University in Ithica, N.Y. Polyp’s apartment burns to the ground after being struck by lightning.

Women's soccer team earns regular season MAC title

By Josh Dye · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013

Behind two straight second half goals, the Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team earned the Mid-American Conference regular season championship with a 2-1 victory over Western Michigan University at a rain-soaked WMU Soccer Complex on Thursday.

Public forums discuss safety on and off campus

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013

EMU President Susan Martin, along with EMU Police Chief Bob Heighes and Ypsilanti’s Interim Police Chief Tony DeGiusti, attended a series of public forums being held around campus last week to discuss safety issues with students.

TED presents ideas local politicians should consider

By James Tatum · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013

I’ve chosen four different TED talks that in total could be watched within an hour, and that I would like to share with local officials in the city of Ypsilanti.

Eastern student sexually assaulted in Hill Hall

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013

An Eastern Michigan University student reported being sexually assaulted in her Hill Hall dorm room Friday.

Chivalry, feminism can go hand-in-hand

By Jess J. Salisbury · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013

Modern society seems to have this love-hate relationship with the concept of chivalry.

Women pay homage, raise awareness for Bomber Plant campaign

By Ashley G. Terrell · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013

“I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy, a Yankee Doodle, do or die,” a group of women sings in happiness. “A real live nephew of my Uncle Sam, born on the Fourth of July…”

How can people still trust their government?

By Anthony Alaniz · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013

“If you like your health insurance, you can keep it,” President Barack Obama said in 2009 and 2010 as he advocated for the passage of health care reform. That line is now being played over and over in the news media in light of evidence that Obama’s assurances may have been less than truthful.

EMU men’s basketball coach Rob Murphy (Left) and junior forward Karrington Ward (Right) pose for a photo after Ward won the Demarius Reed Slam Dunk Trophy at Wednesday’s “Rock the Rec” event.

Murphy, men's basketball team, hold first ever 'Rock The Rec' event Wednesday

By Eugene Evans · Friday, Nov. 1, 2013

The inaugural Rock The Rec event at the REC/IM will forever be known as the event where the Demarius Reed Slam Dunk Trophy became reality.

The Eastern Echo shares its own ghost story

By Jess J. Salisbury · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

Gather ‘round the metaphorical campfire and I’ll tell you a story, alright? Eastern Michigan University has its share of creepy legends, like how Starkweather Hall is supposedly haunted by Mary Starkweather and Jones and Goddard have some thing about a faceless janitor or something. But I’m willing to bet you’ve never heard of the Echo ghost.

Keith Keusch is a geography major who has found his place on the EMU Flying Squirrels Quidditch team.

Quidditch player a dual-threat

By Mandy Grenier · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

Keith Keusch is a keeper/seeker for the Eastern Michigan University Flying Squirrels and originally hails from Laingsburg, Mich.

Ypsi is no Detroit, will not declare bankruptcy

By James Tatum · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

The city is certainly in a rut, but it hasn’t fallen off a fiscal cliff like Detroit.

Ways to stay safe while trick-or-treating

By Kayla Boyd · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

The most exciting activity for many children on Halloween is undoubtedly going trick-or-treating, but if you plan on going with your kids, siblings or friends, it is very important to be safe on this night.

Department of Public Safety's Candace Dorsey to hold rape defense class

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

The class is called Rape Aggression Defense Systems, also known as RAD. It will be held on Monday evenings from 6- 9 p.m. The scheduled days are the 11th, 18th and 25th. It is a one-time only, free class.

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In this episode, we're summarizing the articles published in The Eastern Echo June 9–15, 2025! To listen to the episode on Spotify, click here!

Articles featured in this episode:

"EMU football alums Gunnar Oakes, Brian Dooley find pro success with UFL's Michigan Panthers" - Caleb Henderson

"Review: 'Say Nothing' is a good introduction to the intense history of conflict between Britain and Ireland" - Gabriella Payeur

"EMU completes 'Maxx Match,' achieves football fundraising goal as new NCAA regulations loom large" - Caleb Henderson

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