Student Life

Student Government Discusses Parking, Handicap Door Access

 Student Government held a meeting on March 5 in McKenny Hall, with 13 Senators present. Discussion included a handicap door audit, an expansion of the parking lot time limit, reallocating the budget to increase funds for student organizations and creating a Martin Luther King Jr. poetry scholarship. 

Kings of Color Hosts Family Feud at EMU

 The popular game show “Family Feud” was brought to life Wednesday, March 6 in Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center Auditorium by the organization Kings of Color (KOC). 

EMU Hosts Third Annual K-Pop Competition

 Eastern Michigan University held its 3rd annual K-Pop competition March 9 in Pease Auditorium at 6 p.m., and the event was open to EMU students and the public. 

EMU Theatre Presents ‘Songs Unsung’ at Sponberg Theatre

 Eastern Michigan University Theatre continues its Second Stage Series with their production of “Songs Unsung: a Musical Revue,” set to open in Sponberg Theatre and run March 15 through March 17.  

Guest Speaker Presents: The Accomplishments of African-Americans with Disabilities

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Decides Against Ethnic Intimidation Charge in Best Hall's Racial Display Case

The Washtenaw County Prosecutor has decided not to pursue ethnic intimidation charges in the Best Hall case at Eastern Michigan University.

Progress Made in Best Hall's Ethnic Intimidation Case

Some progress has been made in the case of ethnic intimidation in Best Hall.

2019 Grammy Awards Sets Change for Women

The 61st Grammy Awards was a night of historic proportions and genre-blending performances as many first time winners took home an award on Feb. 10 at the Staples Center. 

“Activated” Stroll Competition Presented by NPHC Brings Campus Together for a Night of Dancing, Strolling and Community Engagement

Eastern Michigan University’s National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organized the “Activated” Stroll Competition, Feb. 16, in Pease Auditorium, bringing Valentine’s Day weekend to an exciting end.  

Soul Food at The Commons

Members of the Center for Multicultural Affairs and Black Faculty and Staff Association hosted “Soul Food Night” on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at The Commons from 5-9 p.m. The event was held to raise awareness of black history and share delicious food for a $9 admission cost.  

Adorn You at Eastern Michigan University

The Eastern Michigan University organization You Beautiful Black Woman (YBBW) and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. held a couple’s event “Adorn You” Feb. 11 in the Student Center where four couples competed to test their couples’ knowledge. 

Eastern Michigan University Closes Amidst Extreme Polar Vortex

Eastern Michigan University closed classes for three days last week due to extreme weather conditions, making it too dangerous for students and faculty to commute to campus as well as a safety concern to travel across campus.  

EMU Student Senate discusses Weather, appoints new Senator

The student senate appointed a new senator and discussed the upcoming weather during their bi-weekly meeting at the Student Center on Tuesday, Jan. 29. 

Students React to Nathan Phillips Incident

On Jan. 19 and 20, video clips emerged showing a Native American man, identified as Nathan Phillips, and a group of high schools boys wearing “Make America Great Again” gear involved in a confrontation in Washington D.C. The story was trending on Twitter and quickly went viral, receiving coverage from news outlets all over the country. 

EMU Community Gather for MLK Commemorative March

 At the Martin Luther King Jr. statue located between Boone Hall and Welch Hall, dozens gathered for the annual commemorative march to honor King’s legacy and to reflect the historic 1965 Selma-Montgomery March done by thousands of non-violent demonstrators. 

My Body has Become Another Statistic. EMU's Poetry Society Presents Color of Drums

The Color of Drums Poetry Celebration, presented by Eastern Michigan University’s Poetry Society on Friday, Oct. 18, made it clear from the opening line that performers were there to speak boldly on what often goes unspoken. 

Art Show Kicks Off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at Eastern Michigan University

Students and faculty members gathered to celebrate the beginning of Eastern Michigan University’s celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his accomplishments. Coming off the end of a march, the excited students and faculty who participated were greeted with food and a showcase of artwork from members of the community and students of EMU, with the latter hoping to receive one of three $500 scholarships. 

Graduates of the Class of Fall 2018 celebrate commencement

There was plenty to celebrate at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Saturday, Dec. 15, as the graduating class of fall 2018 proceeded with commencements at the Convocation Center. 

Alt-right Message Written On Free Speech Wall

Spotted earlier today by a reporter for the Eastern Echo, one of the walls in the Free Speech Space reads “it’s okay to be white.” The message comes a week after a statement condemning anti-semitism was tampered with on the same wall. 

Student Senate Passes Two Resolutions, Bids Farewell To Two Long Serving Members

The Student Senate met Tuesday to hold their final general meeting of the semester. Although drama reigned over the political process, all the Senators were present to pass two new resolutions.