Allie Beecher

Copy Desk Chief

Allie Beecher uses she/her pronouns, and has worked for The Eastern Echo since August 2024. She started as a copy editor, then moved to Copy Desk Chief in the 2025 summer semester. Beecher is a junior double majoring in Business and Public Relations.

Her job entails supervising The Echo’s copy editing team, ensuring all the content is error-free, and reviewing all work to make sure it follows AP style guidelines. For her, the best part is being able to use her skills to make a difference in the EMU and Ypsilanti community.

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

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.

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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.

The exterior of a red brick building with a green awning over a large window. The awning says "Ypsi Alehouse" in capital white letters. In front of the building are a pile of white snow and a tree that has lost all its leaves.

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What's the Move? March 17-23

By Allie Beecher | March 17

From open mic nights to concerts and more, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti. Get the scoop on what's happening March 17-23, 2026.

Customers gather around vendors' booths in a large, well-lit room with a beige-colored floor and white walls. The vendors are selling various merchandise, including shirts, jewelry and more.

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Ypsilanti artisan market moves to Michigan Firehouse Museum

By Allie Beecher | March 11

Ypsilanti artisan market Holy Bones has moved from the Ypsilanti Freighthouse to the Michigan Firehouse Museum.

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What's the Move? March 10-16

By Allie Beecher | March 10

Get the scoop on what's happening in Ypsilanti March 10-16, 2026.

A large, rectangular-shaped brick building with several rows of windows. In front of the building is a tree that has lost all its leaves. The sky above is blue with a few white clouds, and there is another brick building to the right of the main building pictured.

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What's the Move? March 3-9

By Allie Beecher | March 2

From musical theater performances to songwriting workshops, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti. Check out this list of events happening March 3-9, 2026.

The edge of a brick building with a sign protruding from its right side. The sign is black and in the shape of the letter L. The top part of the sign says "Coworking" in white capital letters, and the word is written vertically. The bottom part of the sign says "BOS" in colorful capital letters, and beneath that, the words "Back Office Studio" are written in white capital letters. There is a row of trees with green leaves near the building, and the sky overhead is sunny.

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What's the Move? Feb. 24 - March 2

By Allie Beecher | February 24

There is always something to do in Ypsilanti. Check out this list from The Eastern Echo of events coming up Feb. 24 - March 2, 2026.

A faraway shot of a large, rectangular tan and brown building. In front of the building is a large parking lot full of cars. There are also many trees around the building and parking lot. Overhead, the sky is blue and sunny.

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What's the Move? Feb. 17-23

By Allie Beecher | February 17

There's always something to do in Ypsilanti! From karaoke events to zine workshops, there is something for everyone Feb. 17-23, 2026.

A sign made of brown and red bricks in front of several pine trees. The sign has two lines of text. The first line says, "Ypsilanti District Library," and the second says, "5577 Whittaker Road." The sign is outside, and the sky overhead is dusky.

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What's the Move? Feb. 10-16

By Allie Beecher | February 10

There's always something to do in Ypsilanti! Check out The Eastern Echo's list of upcoming off-campus events, including two open mic nights, a craft supply swap and a free brunch.

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Local friendship and self-love events for Valentine's Day

By Allie Beecher and Gray Connor | February 9

No date? No problem. Celebrate friendship and self-love this Valentine's Day with Ypsilanti community and Eastern Michigan University campus events.

The exterior of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse, a long, slender building made of red bricks with a dark green roof. A sign hanging from the building's roof says "Ypsilanti" in gold-colored letters. The sky overheard is blue, and there is a tree in the foreground of the photo that has lost most of its autumn leaves, which are now on the ground around it.

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What's the Move? Feb. 3-9

By Allie Beecher | February 3

Get the scoop on what's happening in Ypsilanti from Feb. 3-9, 2026.