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Heather Lyke is the first woman in EMU’s history to be full-time Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

COLUMN: Time for Lyke to fire English now

By Eugene Evans · Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013

Week in and week out over the last couple of seasons, fans have watched the sun set on most Saturdays with Eastern Michigan University football being embarrassed by schools in the Mid-American Conference and teams from other leagues such as the Big Ten Conference and American Athletic Conference. Even worse, the same old script of whether or not EMU athletic director Heather Lyke will relieve head coach Ron English of his duties now or at season’s end has reached its apex. Given the double-digit losses of the last five weeks (45-7 at Penn State, 28-16 at Rutgers, 51-20 vs.

EMU football blown out by Army, 50-25

By Derrick Vergolini · Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013

Army’s triple-option offense took over in the second half Saturday afternoon against Eastern Michigan University in a 50-25 victory at Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y. EMU (1-5, 0-2 Mid-American Conference) lost its fifth consecutive game, letting up at least 42 points for the third consecutive week.

EMU student to perform, show off drag swag

By Ashley G. Terrell · Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013

The men’s restroom at The Cavern Club in Ann Arbor is draped in all things feminine, with an assortment of wigs, corsets and costumes scattered about. The sound of Diana Ross’ voice faintly sings from a tiny boom box as Paul Bowling, 22, stares curiously at his handsome reflection in the mirror, before plucking a brush from the overwhelming heap of makeup on the counter.

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Hip-hop moved north

By Joe Israel · Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013

When the culture of hip-hop music was birthed 35 years ago, many individuals had mixed emotions about this new trend. Let’s be honest – the DJs plugging their Technic 1200s and their mixers into the lamp post for power was incepted just to become a hobby. It was meant to diverge from the harsh realities of urban decay that were impossible to ignore in New York City in the late 1970s.

Fashionality is more than just a fashion

By Kayla Boyd · Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013

Everyone hears of the excitement of Fashion Week in major cities like New York, Paris and Milan. Eastern Michigan University students had a taste of their own Fashion Week leading up to the big fashion show “La Dolce Vita, The Sweet Life” on Oct. 10.

EMU football blown out by Buffalo, 42-14

By Derrick Vergolini · Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013

While making history in the process, the University at Buffalo Bulls dominated a struggling Eastern Michigan University Eagles defense for its first Mid-American Conference victory of the season this Saturday at UB Stadium. Since its inaugural meeting in 2001, the Bulls defeated EMU (1-4, 0-2 MAC) for the first time in program history with a 42-14 victory, which included an offensive showcase by UB (3-2, 1-0 MAC). The 28-point margin was the second largest win for the Bulls this year, falling short of a 29-point win it had against the University of Connecticut last week.

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Learn to cope with anxiety and panic attacks

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013

Most people have been anxious at least once in their lives. Some have even ended up enduring awful panic attacks that can strike without warning. There are plenty of times where people can’t even pinpoint why they’re experiencing these terrifying episodes.

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Teng’s new album carries a different style

By Anna Hinkley · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013

Vienna Teng’s recording career has been on hiatus for four long years. Her new album, “Aims,” is her first studio album since Inland Territory, released in 2009. Less piano-focused than past albums, it is effervescent in its execution, drawing from an incredible array of inspirations.

Proposals approved for two new programs

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013

Eastern Michigan University’s Board of Regents Educational Policies Committee discussed retention rates and garnered new proposals for a public health major and a master’s program in the field of philosophy on Tuesday at Welch Hall.

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Hungry? Sidetrack satisfies

By Rickie Cousino · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013

Sidetrack Bar and Grill, located at 56 E. Cross St. in Ypsilanti, has been rated as having the best happy hour in Washtenaw County on AnnArbor.com, rated in the top 20 of GQ magazine in 2005 as “The 20 Hamburgers You Must Eat Before You Die” and has been referred to as “the best of the best” by Gayle King, best friend of Oprah Winfrey.

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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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