Podcast: April 21, 2021
ByStudents hold a vigil in memory of victims of anti-Asian violence, EMU honors woman at the annual Women of Excellence ceremony, and the Center for digital Engagement offers 48 paid summer internships.
Students hold a vigil in memory of victims of anti-Asian violence, EMU honors woman at the annual Women of Excellence ceremony, and the Center for digital Engagement offers 48 paid summer internships.
After learning about the racist history of Daniel L. Quirk, The Eastern Echo took up investigating the history behind the namesakes of other campus buildings. In our first episode, learn about the history of Mary Ann Starkweather, the benefactor of EMU’s Starkweather Hall and Starkweather Chapel in Highland Cemetery.
Luke and Caleb review the new EMU Men’s Basketball Coach’s history and analyze why EMU’s Men’s Baseball team is having such a rough season. Listen here or on your favorite podcast app.
EMU announces that the Fall 2021 semester will likely have a more traditional campus environment, EMU students begin a petition to extend the pass or fail grading option, and the Center of Entrepreneurship hosts a virtual webinar featuring Lisa Bee, the CEO of Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea.
Valentyna Stadnik presents her analysis of Sanders' language in a 2019 speech regarding ideology and democratic socialism. Listen to the Symposium podcast here or on your favorite podcast app.
Sports columnist Nate Schmidt shares his thoughts on NFL free agent contracts. Listen to The Factory Report here or on your favorite podcast app.
Student Government votes on a resolution regarding campus parking citations, EMU’s Jazz Ensemble perseveres in the midst of COVID-19, and an eco-friendly shop opens up in Dexter, Michigan. Listen to The Eastern Echo Podcast here or on your favorite podcast app.
Luke and Caleb mourn U-M's disappointing match against UCLA and analyze what the future could hold for the team. Listen to the The Factory Report here or on your favorite podcast app.
Morgan Chaudry, senior Biology student, shares her Undergraduate Symposium research about microplastics. Listen to SYmposium here, or on your favorite podcast app.
Hundreds gathered to stand in solidarity of survivors of sexual assault. Campus Life also hosted the annual Student Gold Medallion Awards, faculty discuss the racial imagery in Dr. Seuss’s books, and the Black Honors Student Organization celebrated Women's History Month. Listen to this week’s news on your favorite podcast app, or read the transcript here.
Gymnastics commentator Ashlee Buhler shares how she got her gig with ESPN, and who to pay attention to as the team moves on to regionals.
Kappa Delta Pi will be hosting a fundraiser and book drive for local classrooms, and EMU’s Student Government votes in support of extending the Pass/Fail option. Student Government elections also open today. Be sure to stay tuned until the end of today’s podcast to hear about the Senate candidates. Read the transcript here, or listen on your favorite podcast app.
Political Science student Jack Swartzinski shares his research regarding the evolution of the implementation of the 14th Amendment. He also explains why he believes the 14th is the most critical Amendment in the American legal system. Listen here, or on your favorite podcast app.
Definitely listen to this week’s episode if you’re filling out a last-minute bracket! Listen as Caleb runs through his March Madness picks.
EMU celebrates National Women's Day and prepares to honor students at the Student Gold Medallion Awards, and the Honors College hosts a biweekly book club. Listen to this week’s news on your favorite podcast app, or read the transcript here.
The NFL is paring down their rosters and letting some surprising names walk because of it. Listen here or one your favorite podcast app to hear Luke and Caleb discuss NFL free-agency.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appoints a new memeber to EMU’s board of regents, an student starts a non-profit organization to aid those who struggle with mental illness, and the Jewish Studies Department hosts a live stream with Mira Awad.
The Journal of Narrative Theory hosts a competition to cultivate the culture of Detroit, and EMU hosts several events to commemorate Black History Month. EMU’s Student Government accepts a new senator application and decides on Resolution 107-05. In community news, the University of Michigan held a virtual town hall to discuss COVID-19 and the African American community, and Ypsi Studio closes after sixteen years.
EMU’s Board of Regents unanimously decides to rename Sill Hall in honor of a generous donor, and EMU’s Student Government swears in two new members to the Student Senate. IN city news, Ypsilanti City Council decides to continue street closures in favor of local businesses.
A team of EMU researchers has been studying a way to mimic to taste of salt using an unexpected ingredient.