Campus
Eastern Michigan University builds new Block E sculpture in front of Student Center
By AnnaBelle Favre | April 14Eastern Michigan University completed construction on a Block E sculpture on campus.
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News
City of Ypsilanti considers converting Lowell and Huron to two-way traffic
By AnnaBelle Favre | April 13The City of Ypsilanti and Washtenaw Area Transportation Services are collaborating to explore the possibility of changing sections of Lowell Street and North Huron River Drive from one-way to two-way traffic.
Theater
Eastern Michigan University Theatre brings new vision to 'Our Town'
By AnnaBelle Favre | April 13Eastern Michigan University Theatre students will perform "Our Town," written by Thornton Wilder and directed by Pirooz Aghssa, April 16-19, 2026.
News
Public ICE arrest alarms community as Washtenaw County officials face federal lawsuit
By AnnaBelle Favre and Laura Meriweather | April 11A man was detained by ICE on Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti in front of community members on the morning of Friday, April 10. This occurred one day after the U.S. government sued Washtenaw County over local immigration policies.
News
Ypsilanti City Council to hold 2nd reading for 3 new ordinances at April 7 meeting
By AnnaBelle Favre | April 7The Ypsilanti City Council passed the first reading of three proposed ordinances during its meeting March 17, 2026.
Campus
Eastern Michigan University receives F rating for free speech
By AnnaBelle Favre | April 3Eastern Michigan University scored a 57.9 out of 100 on FIRE's university rankings for free speech.
Campus
Eastern Michigan University updates campus parking, changes effective immediately
By AnnaBelle Favre | April 2On April 2, 2026, Eastern Michigan University announced three changes to parking on campus, effective immediately.
Campus
EMU welcomes Brendan Kelly as 24th president
By AnnaBelle Favre | April 1Brendan Kelly is now Eastern Michigan University's 24th president, following James Smith.
Campus
Medical emergency causes accident in Pease Lot, no serious injuries reported
By AnnaBelle Favre | April 1On April 1, 2026, a medical emergency caused a driver to accelerate and hit a nearby lamp post. There were no major injuries.
Campus
Crystal Skull Studio creates an inclusive environment for self-expression through hair
By AnnaBelle Favre | April 1Crystal Skull Studio is a hair salon in Ypsilanti that specializes in curly hair, alternative cuts and bright colors. The studio's owners work to foster an inclusive and welcoming studio for all clients.
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Kelly with block E
By AnnaBelle Favre | April 14EMU President Brendan Kelly visited the new sculpture to film a video and share his enthusiasm for the project, telling The Eastern Echo, “It brings some joy to campus."
