Podcast - The Eastern Echo

Podcast: May 14, 2021

By Layla McMurtrie · Wednesday, May 19, 2021

EMU continues to offer free COVID-19 throughout the summer, and the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra donates resources to an Ypsilanti school. Geoff Larcom, EMU's Executive Director of Media Relations, celebrates a career in journalism and media while looking forward to his retirement.

Podcast: April 21, 2021

By Jasmine Boyd · Monday, April 26, 2021

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.

Podcast: Mary Ann Starkweather

By Kylie Gilligan · Tuesday, April 20, 2021

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.

The Factory Report: Brand new basketball coach, same old baseball team

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Monday, April 19, 2021

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.

Podcast: April 14, 2021

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag and Jasmine Boyd · Thursday, April 15, 2021

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.

Symposium: Bernie Sanders and socialism in the 21st century

By Kaila Trefil · Sunday, April 11, 2021

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.

The Factory Report: Overrated and underrated NFL contracts feat. Nate Schmidt

By Luke Gremban , Caleb Burlingame and Nate Schmidt · Sunday, April 11, 2021

Sports columnist Nate Schmidt shares his thoughts on NFL free agent contracts. Listen to The Factory Report here or on your favorite podcast app.

Podcast: April 7, 2021

By Jasmine Boyd · Sunday, April 11, 2021

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.

Final Four analysis: Michigan basketball hangover

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Tuesday, April 6, 2021

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.

Symposium: Microplastics in our local waterways

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag and Ethan Myers · Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Morgan Chaudry, senior Biology student, shares her Undergraduate Symposium research about microplastics. Listen to SYmposium here, or on your favorite podcast app.

Podcast: March 31, 2021

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag and Jasmine Boyd · Thursday, April 1, 2021

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.

The Factory Report: EMU Gymnastics MAC Champions feat. Ashlee Buhler

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Monday, March 29, 2021

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.

Podcast: March 24, 2021

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag · Monday, March 29, 2021

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.

Symposium: Implementations of the 14th Amendment

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag · Wednesday, March 24, 2021

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.

The Factory Report: March Madness 2021

By Caleb Burlingame · Monday, March 22, 2021

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.

Podcast: March 17, 2021

By Jasmine Boyd · Thursday, March 18, 2021

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 Factory Report: NFL Offseason Splash

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Sunday, March 14, 2021

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.

Eastern Echo Podcast: March 10, 2021

By Jasmine Boyd · Saturday, March 13, 2021

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.

Podcast: March 3, 2021

By Jasmine Boyd · Sunday, March 7, 2021

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.

Podcast: February 24, 2021

By Jasmine Boyd · Monday, March 1, 2021

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.