Gray Connor

Managing Editor of Operations

Gray Connor uses they/he pronouns, and has worked for The Eastern Echo since August 2024. They started as Newsletter Editor, then moved to Managing Editor of Operations for the 2026 Winter semester. Connor is a senior majoring in media studies and journalism, with a minor in public relations.

For him, the best part of the job is getting to know other people, and collaborating with other students just as passionate about journalism and justice.

Connor is on Instagram (@gray_connor_). Contact him with any questions or information at mconnor3@emich.edu.

A shelf full of a variety of food items sits because a smaller shelf of vegetables inside of Swoop's Pantry.

Campus

Swoop's Pantry promotes student accessibility with Stock Swoop's Shelves donation drive

By Gray Connor | March 20

Swoop's Pantry holds its annual Stock Swoop's Shelves event to collect food, clothing, hygiene items and more.

A student in a bright yellow jacket stands under the entrance to an EMU building, the word "SEEUS" displayed on the back of the jacket in black. The worker's hoodie is up, and their back faces the camera.

Campus

SEEUS, now hiring, offers safety to students after dark

By Gray Connor | March 20

EMU's Department of Safety offers student leadership opportunities with SEEUS, Student Eyes and Ears for University Safety.

Students walk outside of a large red brick building while the sun sets.

Campus

EMU College of Arts and Sciences plans department reorganization

By Gray Connor | March 19

The Eastern Michigan University College of Arts and Sciences has plans to restructure and bring new opportunities to students in 2027.

News

Author, business reporter Nathan Bomey to be inducted into Eastern Echo Hall of Fame

By Gray Connor | March 18

From Detroit bankruptcy reporting to documentary filmmaking, alumnus Nathan Bomey returns to Eastern Michigan University as an Eastern Echo Hall of Fame inductee.

A man and woman seated at a booth. Behind them is a blue wall with golden colored frames scattered around. The man and the woman sit awkwardly, not looking at one another. The man wears a tan suit, and the woman wears a pink jacket over a white shirt.

Campus

'One Night in Tokyo' explores love beyond language barriers

By Gray Connor | March 7

Filmmaker and Eastern Michigan University alum Joshua Woodcock returns to campus for a screening of his film "One Night in Tokyo," a story of two strangers, two different languages, and one hectic night in Tokyo, Japan.

Guinnevere has a white ghostly face mask with black circle eyes, with a white brimmed lace hat and a brown coat, with her hands placed over her mouth.

Campus

Eastern Michigan University gains new haunted helper with Guinnevere the Ghost

By Gray Connor | March 6

There's a new ghost in town — meet Guinnevere the Ghost, Eastern Michigan University's latest haunt.

A brick building with a storefront with inset glass and wood paneled double doors. The windows on the doors and on either side of the doors are painted. There is an outline of a tree painted, as well as the text "Rhizome Roots Studio."

Arts

Roots Ypsilanti arts events: Feb. 24, 2026

By Jada Hauser and Gray Connor | February 24

A look at some arts and entertainment events coming up in Washtenaw County.

A dozen or so people sit in the audience of Ypsilanti City Hall, holding signs that say "Ypsi thrives when art survives."

Local

Ypsilanti Planning Commission approves Dzanc House zoning resolution

By Gray Connor | February 23

The Ypsilanti City Council is expected to vote on a zoning law amendment passed by the city's Planning Commission, following Dzanc House's former shutdown notice.