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Allie Beecher

Copy Desk Chief

Allie Beecher uses she/her pronouns and has worked for The Eastern Echo since August 2024. Beecher began as a copy editor and later became the copy desk chief during the summer of 2025. Beecher is a senior double-majoring in business and public relations.

Beecher's job entails supervising The Echo’s copy editing team, ensuring content is error-free and reviewing all work to follow AP Style guidelines. For Beecher, the best part of her job is being able to use her skills to make a difference in the EMU and Ypsilanti communities.

Beecher is on Instagram (@singer_allie_). Contact her with any questions or news tips at copyeditor@easternecho.com.

One person crouches next to another in a wheelchair and both are smiling.

Campus

What to know about EMU's Disability Resource Center

By Allie Beecher | August 29

The Disability Resource Center at Eastern Michigan University offers resource for students with disabilities.

Craft materials are laid out on a table in the Student Center.

Local

Pin & Patch social to bring together Ypsilanti community

By Allie Beecher | June 23

On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 6-9 p.m., Bekah Whitehead will host Pin & Patch, a social crafting event at the Water Tower Distilling Co. on 23 N. Washington St., Ypsilanti.

A building with white column-style architecture is located next to greenery and trees and contains the words "Frederic H. Pease Auditorium."

Music

What's the Move? May 12-18

By Allie Beecher | May 12

Get the scoop on what's happening in and around Ypsilanti from May 12-18, 2026.

A red brick wall with a circular black sign hanging on it. There are four lines of white print on the sign. The first says "Ypsilanti, MI." The second says "Water," the third says "Tower," and the fourth says "Distilling Co." All of the letters on the sign are capitalized.

Theater

What's the Move? May 5-11

By Allie Beecher | May 5

From musical performances to blues jams to play auditions, there are several events coming up in Ypsilanti.

The entrance of a building with double glass doors. The doors are clear, and white curtains on the inside are visible through them. The number "108" is written in silver above the doors.

News

What's the Move? April 28 - May 4

By Allie Beecher | April 28

Several events are coming up between April 28 and May 4, 2026, in the Ypsilanti area.

The front entrance of a brick building with big windows and glass double doors. A dark green sign in front of the building reads, "Campus Wellness Center" in white letters.

Campus

The Eastern Echo's guide to finals week at EMU

By Allie Beecher | April 27

Eastern Michigan University offers a wide variety of resources to support students during finals week.

A square-shaped building made of gray-colored wood with a brown-colored panel running across its middle. There are several windows, and the door to the building is purple. In one of the windows is a Black Lives Matter sign. A few bikes are parked in front of the building, and a sign in the foreground says "Ozone House Entrance." Overhead, the sky is a shade of pale blue.

Music

What's the Move? April 21-27

By Allie Beecher | April 20

Get the scoop on what's happening in Ypsilanti from April 21-27, 2026.

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Music

What's the Move? April 14-21

By Allie Beecher | April 14

Looking for something to do? Check out this list of Ypsilanti events happening April 14-21, 2026.

A building with a red-and-blue-brick entrance. Extending from the right side of the entrance is a long gray-colored section of the building. Several green trees frame the entrance to the building, and there is green grass in the foreground of the photo. Overhead, the sky is blue, and there is a rainbow visible over the building.

Local

What's the Move? April 7-13

By Allie Beecher | April 7

Get the scoop on local events happening in Ypsilanti from April 7-13, 2026.

A large, cream-colored building with several stairs leading up to a front glass door. Carved into the front of the building near the top are the words "Ypsilanti Public Library," written in all capital letters.

Local

What's the Move? March 24-30

By Allie Beecher | March 24

Get the scoop on what's happening in Ypsilanti from March 24-30, 2026.

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