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Gov. Whitmer announces MI Healthy Climate Plan
By Areena Basmadjian | April 25Governor Whitmer unveils the MI Healthy Climate Plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Areena Basmadjian
Hello my name is Areena Basmadjian and I'm a News Reporter for the Eastern Echo! I've been with the Echo for nearly a semester and I'm eager to continue working with the Echo to deliver news coverage to the community. I study International Affairs and I'm quite passionate about reporting on the state of affairs around the world, especially concerning topics like public health and climate change!
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Russia-Ukraine war: Tensions continue to flare amidst peace talks
By Areena Basmadjian | April 4Ongoing peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are met with little success as the conflict between the two escalate.
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'The world will hold Russia accountable.' Biden and world leaders respond to Russia's attack on Ukraine
By Areena Basmadjian | March 9Tensions escalate between Russia and other world leaders after Russia launched a ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine’s eastern region.
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EMU fraternity partners with the Red Cross to organize blood drives
By Areena Basmadjian | February 1Alpha Phi Omega partners with the American Red Cross to host blood drives at EMU.
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'We can come together to put Michiganders first.' Gov. Whitmer delivers State of the State address
By Areena Basmadjian | January 31Governor Whitmer addresses accomplishments in the past year and pushes forward new proposals for the upcoming year in her State of the State speech.
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Meningitis exposure reported at U-M and MSU events
By Areena Basmadjian | January 27U-M and MSU students who were exposed at the fraternity events need immediate antibiotic treatment.
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University of Michigan announces removal of President Mark Schlissel
By Areena Basmadjian | January 25The University of Michigan recently announced the removal of President Mark Schlissel from his duties due to an affair discovered with a subordinate.
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Body found in Red Cedar River identified as missing GVSU student Brendan Santo
By Areena Basmadjian | January 24A body found by MSU Police and Public Safety has been identified as Brendan Santo.
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Ypsilanti community rallies support for female prisoners at Huron Valley Correctional Facility
By Areena Basmadjian | January 19The Huron Valley Women’s Prison in Ypsilanti is under investigation over the alleged neglect amongst inmates.
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Gov. Whitmer pens letter to senators calling for passage of federal voting legislation
By Areena Basmadjian | December 21Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and 16 other governors penned a letter to the U.S. Senate in light of their upcoming vote on two proposed acts about voting rights.
