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Eastern Echo Podcast: February 3, 2020

The Michigan Murders Part 4: The Aftershock

After August 1970, the name John Norman Collins more or less disappears from the headlines and news reports. It’s the end of an era. With Collins behind bars for life, the city can breathe again. But still, something just isn’t quite right. One man was convicted of a horrific act and is rightfully paying the price, yes. But seven families are still left wondering, mourning, and searching for answers. 

Eastern Echo Podcast: January 27, 2020

On today’s episode, news on the death of an NBA legend, plans to bring a new Amtrak station to Ypsilanti, and a vegan potluck happening this week in Ypsilanti’s Depot Town. 

January 20, 2020

In this week’s news, a vigil held in honor of a young man killed in Ypsilanti Township Park, info on CloseUP Theatre Troupe’s anticipated MLK performances, as well as an opportunity to become a part of the Eastern Pride Identity Coalition.

The Michigan Murders Part 3: The Trial

On the third installment of our Michigan Murders Series, we take you back to the courtroom where it all happened and walk you through John Norman Collins’ trial. After a long year for Ypsilanti, Collins finally meets his fate. 

January 13, 2020

On today’s episode, news concerning a robbery that happened just south of campus, info on EMU’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, as well as updates on the gymnastics and basketball teams. 

Eastern Echo Podcast: Jan. 6, 2020

The Michigan Murders Part 2: John Norman Collins

How did Collins manage to completely avoid police attention for nearly a full year? And what was he doing in the two-year span between his first crime and his arrest? We take a closer look at the Michigan Murderer himself, and why no one expected that it would be John Norman Collins. 

December 9, 2019

On today’s episode, news on the Ann Arbor City Council’s decision to approve two affordable housing developments. We’ll also be discussing the fall commencement ceremony, and how EMU’s LGBTQ resource center honors the lives of transgender individuals. 

The Michigan Murders Part 1: Seven Young Women

Between 1967 and 1989, seven young women, all between the ages of 13 and 23, were found dead in Washtenaw County. Listen to learn the who, what, when, where, and how of the real-life 50-year-old cold case known today as The Michigan Murders.

The Michigan Murders: Series Trailer

Between the summers of 1967 and 1969, seven young women were found dead in Washtenaw County. This launched a frantic manhunt for a serial killer in Ypsilanti. No one could have foreseen what the hunt would bring. 

Podcast: December 1, 2019

Information on this week’s upcoming event, including Giving True Day, the annual Celebration of Writing and a holiday concert in the Student Center. 

Podcast: November 25, 2019

News on Student Government’s plans for the semester and how EMU is helping to improve health disparities among the Asian-American community, plus updates on the football team’s bowl eligibility. 

Podcast Event Recap: "An Evening with Dominique Jackson"

Campus Life and the Department of Diversity and Community Involvement brought model and actress Dominique Jackson of FX’s “Pose” to EMU to talk about her life as a transgender woman of color, giving a behind-the-scenes look at life in the entertainment industry. Listen to an exclusive interview with one of the organizers of the event, as well as a student who attended. 

Podcast: November 18, 2019

On today’s news briefing, coverage of important fundraising campaigns that will help students and faculty, a recent win for EMU men’s basketball team and upcoming campus events, including a salary negotiation workshop. 

Wellness Series - Part 2: Physical Wellness

The Echo team is back with Part Two of our Student Wellness Series. Tune in for tips on healthy living that you can actually apply to your busy student schedule. 

Eastern Echo Podcast: November 4, 2019

Halloween 2019: Ghosts of EMU

 They say that truth is stranger than fiction and that real life is scarier than anything imagined. But what if that truth has to do with ghosts? What if the things that go bump in the night are real? 

October 28, 2019

October 21, 2019