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Football runs in linebacker's blood

By Brandon Karsten · Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011

Perhaps one of the first questions that pops into the minds of some Eastern Michigan University football fans is if Marcus English is related to coach Ron English. The answer to that question would be a quick “no.” But what is not questioned about the senior linebacker is his drive and determination.

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Eagles claim Michigan MAC trophy

By Arturo Rodriguez · Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011

Homecoming the past couple of years has been somewhat of a letdown for EMU football and its fans. The last time the Eagles won a homecoming game was when they beat Toledo in 2006.

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Eagles sweep Buffalo for fifth straight win

By Macy Stevenson · Friday, Oct. 21, 2011

The Eastern Michigan Eagles Volleyball team won its fifth straight match by defeating the Bulls of Buffalo in a quick fashion defeating them in 3 straight sets (25-19, 25-16, 25-22). With the win, the Eagles improve to (18-6). This was a MAC conference game and with the victory tonight the Eagles improve to (6-3) in conference play. The Eagles went back and forth with the Bulls in the first set but good offense by Kristen Baker, Ashley Mason, Paige Roback and Erin short who each had one kill a piece got the Eagles back into the rhythm, never letting the Bulls get back within reach.

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Eagles look to keep streak

By Macy Stevenson · Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

The Eastern Michigan volleyball team has a busy schedule coming up with five home matches. This situation will be good for the Eagles, as it is later in the season and they want to keep improving and dominate at the end.

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By Antonio Cooper · Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

This Sunday, following the game against Ball State, the Eastern Michigan University soccer team will face Toledo at 1 p.m.

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By Spenser Williams · Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

The Eastern Michigan University soccer team will play against the Ball State Cardinals at 3 p.m. Friday at Scicluna Field. Both teams are coming off close losses to MAC foes.

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WMU win

By Brandon Karsten · Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

Western Michigan (4-3, 2-1 MAC) comes into Saturday’s game against EMU after being roughed up by Northern Illinois 51-22 last Saturday.

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EMU win

By Brandon Karsten · Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011

That’s one rival down and one to go for Eastern Michigan University after winning against Central Michigan 35-28 on Saturday.

Latest Podcast

Eastern Michigan University’s “Enlighten U” has been ranked the top mental health podcast in Michigan by FeedSpot, a platform that compiles blogs, podcasts, YouTube channels, newsletters and other sites in one location.

“Enlighten U” is a podcast geared toward students who are experiencing mental health challenges. Melissa Thrasher, EMU's executive director of media relations and social media, and Lolita Cummings, an EMU public relations professor, serve as the co-hosts. Each episode is released around the 15th of every month and features a student or alum and a subject-matter professional.

Lolita Cummings in an interview with The Echo said that this is not the first time the No. 1 mental health podcast in Michigan has been awarded to "Enlighten U."

"We've been the No. 1 mental health podcast in Michigan from the very beginning," Cummings said. "I think it's an indicator of the fact that what we are trying to do, we are doing well, and that is important."

At the start of each "Enlighten U" episode, Cummings and Thrasher state that the "Enlighten U" podcast is an award-winning show.

"A couple of years ago, I won the best in PR for good campaign from Public Relations Society of America for the marketing and promotions program, because it's important that we get this, the word, out to everyone and about the podcast," Cummings said.

Thrasher and Cummings are both extremely proud of their podcast, but these awards and recognitions are not why they continue with it.

It is important to Cummings that she serves all of her students' needs. She noticed that before the COVID-19 pandemic, the mental health of many of her students was declining. When the students came back after the pandemic, Cummings noticed that her students' mental health was even worse. Due to this, she began brainstorming with one of her students about how she could help.

"She [the student] said to me, 'We watched a lot of podcasts while we were off.' So I said, 'Okay, I don't know anything about podcasts, but I will meet you all where you are.' So that's where the idea came from," Cummings said. "I am able to not just serve their academic needs, but I'm also able to serve their mental health needs. And to get the feedback from them, that is really helping, and is everything to me because the students are the ones who tell us what issues are impacting the most. Those are the issues that we bring to the table at 'Enlighten U.'"

Cummings encourages students to not only watch and listen to "Enlighten U" but to also spread the word about the podcast.

"One of the things we want to do is get the word out about this podcast to as many people as possible, across the nation, across the world," she said. "The need is not limited to our campus — the need is universal; it is worldwide. My goal at this point is obviously to continue to produce quality shows that reflect the mental health challenges that students are facing, but also get it out to wider audiences so we can help more people."

For those who are interested in engaging with "Enlighten U," the podcast can be found on YouTube and Spotify.

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