Student Life - The Eastern Echo

School of Music & Dance Presents ‘Coppélia’

By Melissa Moon · Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017

Eastern Michigan University’s School of Music and Dance delivered a full-length ballet recital titled 'Coppélia', accompanied by a noteworthy live orchestral ensemble on Friday Dec 8, at Pease Auditorium. It was nothing short of spectacular.

English as a Second Language Student Symposium

By Prynsess Partridge · Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program held their ESL Student Symposium on Dec 7, in the Student Center Ballroom.

Engage@EMU holds open house for programs

By Olivia Grills · Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017

Engage@EMU, a university office just over a year old, held an open house Friday, Dec. 8 to showcase several programs and invite those interested to see how they can engage with the community.

Police Blotter Dec. 3 - Dec. 9

By Olivia Grills · Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017

Police activity on campus between Sunday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 9.

Students Get Into the Holiday Spirit at 'Seasons of Light'

By Patricia Mulroy · Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017

Eastern Michigan University students sought holiday spirit in the stars at the school’s planetarium on Saturday. “The Seasons of Light” event held by the astronomy department explored how astronomical movements play into many end of the year celebrations and the history behind these celebrations.

Forum discusses Strong Hall renovations, budget at Student Center

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017

A forum discussing Eastern Michigan University’s current budget and Strong Hall renovations was held Tuesday in the student center to the public.

Police Blotter Nov. 26 – Dec. 1

By Olivia Grills · Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017

Daily crime log for the week of Nov. 26

Striving for Simple, Honest Food - a look into Beezy's Café

By Rolanda Taylor · Friday, Dec. 1, 2017

A look at Beezy's Café and the owner, Bee Roll

Ypsilanti Police Chief talks drug tests at city council meeting

By Micah Cotner · Friday, Dec. 1, 2017

Police Chief Tony Deguisti answered questions about the new swabbing drug tests happening in Ypsilanti at the city council meeting on Tuesday, November 28.

Center for Multicultural Affairs shows film "Indian School: the Survival Story"

By Sarah Lewis · Friday, Dec. 1, 2017

Eastern Michigan University’s Center for Multicultural Affairs and the Native American Student Organization presented the documentary, “Indian School, the Survivor Story”, a film highlighting the experiences of Native Americans in the Indian Industrial Boarding School in Mount Pleasant, Michigan on Thursday, Nov. 30 at Halle Library.

EMU celebrates #GivingTRUEDAY

By Malaya Elgarico · Friday, Dec. 1, 2017

With November being the month of giving, Eastern Michigan University holds Giving TRUE DAY as a way to raise funds and support different aspects of the university.

Zeta Sigma Chi sorority holds SexapalooZa

By Olivia Grills · Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017

Zeta Sigma Chi, an Eastern Michigan University sorority, held their 9th annual SexapalooZa, an event promoting conversation and education about safe and healthy sex.

Songwriter Sunday at Cultivate Coffee and Tap House

By Micah Cotner · Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017

What does it take to create an original song? This is the question Cultivate Coffee and Taphouse’s bi-weekly event Songwriter Sundays answers.

50 years of Thanksgiving at Alice’s Restaurant

By Patricia Mulroy · Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017

It has long since been an American tradition to those classic rock lovers around the country to listen to “Alice’s Restaurant Massacre” by Arlo Guthrie on Thanksgiving Day.

Police Blotter Nov. 12 – Nov. 25

By Olivia Grills · Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017

Police reports from campus between Nov. 12 and Nov. 25.

EMU’s clinical research administration graduate program earns top ranking

By Olivia Grills · Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017

The clinical research administration graduate program at Eastern Michigan University’s College of Health and Human Services is the best was ranked No. 1 in the country, according to Health Management Degrees’ website.

Top Five Crafted Gifts to Keep the Ones You Love Warm this Winter

By Patricia Mulroy · Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017

Grab your yarn and knitting needles or crochet hook! With winter quickly approaching these fab five knitted or crochet gifts are perfect for this holiday season. With numerous free patterns on the internet these gifts will make perfect staples for your friends’ and families’ winter wardrobes. Whether you are just learning or an advanced learner there is something here for you to keep the ones you love warm this winter.

Gubernatorial Candidate Gretchen Whitmer visits EMU for Meet and Greet

By Olivia Grills · Friday, Nov. 17, 2017

Candidate for Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Eastern Michigan University Tuesday, Nov. 14 to meet with college students as part of her campaign.

AMP! Student Org Holds Their Annual Java Jam at Starbucks

By Cheyenne Thomas · Friday, Nov. 17, 2017

The AMP! Student Organization presented their annual Java Jam event Wednesday, November 15th, at the Student Center's newly renovated Starbucks.

Coming to the Faith: A Baptist's Journey

By Amanda Wasunyk · Friday, Nov. 17, 2017

I sat down to chat with a student, Abigail Snyder, who had previously mentioned she considers herself a “big C” Christian, “little b” Baptist. I was interested in speaking with Abigail because I would like to hear about the Baptist perspective from a practicing, well-informed believer. Abigail attends Bible study weekly at the Eastern Student Center, while balancing her school work at Eastern Michigan and attends church every Sunday.