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.

The storefront of a building decorated for the winter holidays. Snowflakes, green wreaths and other winter-themed items are painted on the glass doors and windows of the building. In front of the building is a white sign that says "Rhizome Roots" in gold and red letters. It is night, and the lights in the building are on.

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What's the Move? Jan. 13-19

By Allie Beecher | January 13

From yoga classes to art exhibitions to vision board events, there is no shortage of events happening in Ypsilanti Jan. 13-19, 2026.

A storefront with the word "Ziggy's" written in big red letters on the building's glass wall. Underneath the writing are several colorful drawings of mythical creatures, some of them playing musical instruments. Off to the right are two glass double doors that are the entrance to the building.

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What's the Move? Jan. 6-12

By Allie Beecher | January 6

From half marathons to comedy shows to concerts, there are several events taking place in Ypsilanti from Jan. 6-12, 2026.

Four people are shown, two facing the camera, as they fill their plates with pizza in a dimly lit room with sparkly decorations and a small chandelier in the background. The two attendees facing the camera wear EMU shirts.

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What's the Move? Dec. 30 - Jan. 5

By Allie Beecher | December 31

From comedy drag spectaculars to socials for fiber artists, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti! Read on to find out what's happening this week.

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What's the Move? Dec. 23-29

By Allie Beecher | December 25

From meditation sessions to Dungeons and Dragons campaigns to Zumba classes, there is no shortage of things to do in Ypsilanti Dec. 23-29, 2025.

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The Echo Q&A Series: EMU honors student Isabella Moses talks leadership, learning and growth

By Allie Beecher | December 22

Eastern Michigan University student Isabella Moses talks about leading two on-campus student organizations.

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WEMU perseveres through difficulty to serve community

By Allie Beecher | December 15

WEMU's general manager Mary Motherwell, who goes by Molly, talked with The Eastern Echo about WEMU's recent recognition by the Board of Regents and upcoming move to the Halle Library, as well as how the loss of federal funding has impacted the station.