Student Life

As spring weather arrives, EMU Police Chief encourages participating in Eagle Alerts

Severe weather events are more likely to happen as spring turns into summer, but by paying attention to safety warnings and following their, students can do a great deal to keep themselves safe.

Spaces of support: inside EMU’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion resource centers

EMU’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers resources to underrepresented students across campus.

EMU's LGBT Resource Center to host vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance

Trans Day of Remembrance is Nov. 20.

Halle Library banned book display celebrates the freedom to read

Halle Library exhibited a banned book display in honor of Banned Books Week to raise awareness for censorship and book banning in the U.S.

Black EMU students and alums prepare to celebrate 2024 Black Homecoming Week

As EMU prepares for Homecoming Week Oct. 15-19, the EMU Black Alumni Association and Black Homecoming Committee are preparing for the university’s 2024 Black Homecoming Week. 

Dungeons & Dreadnots takes students on trip to Michigan Renaissance Fair

Students took a trip to the Michigan Renaissance Faire on September 7th, hosted by Dungeons & Dreadnots and Campus Life. 

Study spots on and around Eastern Michigan University's campus

5 resources you have access to as an EMU student

5 resources to help you find (and keep) your footing at EMU.

Preservation Studies Students Hold Exhibit in McKenny Hall

EMU's Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosts fashion show to celebrate 75th anniversary

YpsiWrites and UWC launches first campus-based Writer's Room

The Writer's Room at EMU is going to serve as a space for writers to gather and share in and offer feedback on each other’s writings or simply to do their own creative writing.

What's the move at EMU? Oct. 10 - 14

Community in Martial Arts: Martial Arts Practitioners Club

The Martial Arts club looks to excel amongst the sport clubs on campus. 

Meet EMU Student Government Election Commissioner Terrill Oatman

Ever wonder who counts the votes and keeps the election fair? Learn more about the Election Commissioner position of EMU’s Student Government ahead of elections. 

Opinion: Quinta Brunson’s 'Abbott Elementary' is one of the most relevant shows on television today

In a time where public school educators seem to be the most overworked and underappreciated that they have ever been, “Abbott Elementary” offers a comedic insight into the lives of those who have a passion for education.  

Advice: Occupy your study space with things you love

Most student say that they don’t have time to decorate their rooms, but little do they know how much a little things could affect their academic success. 

Student Interview: Pritish Kokate - The Eastern Echo Podcast Ep. 5

Eastern Echo Editor-in-Chief Layla McMurtrie interviews EMU student Pritish Kokate, who played basketball at India's NBA Academy and will be co-hosting an Eastern Echo sports podcast. Listen to the interview, along with a news recap and upcoming events. 

Echo Sports Highlight: Allison Phillips

Opinion: College students are more subject to mental illness

College students are one of the biggest categories that are subject to mental illnesses for many reasons. 

Opinion: Everyone adjusts to campus differently

We all may be at the same school, but who’s to say that we all have the same experience. We are walking the same path to different destinations.