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Israel Shriki

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Israel Shriki is a reporter for The Eastern Echo.

Ma Lou's entrance has two outdoor picnic tables shaded by big red umbrellas. The building's front has two glass windows with red trim with a door centered between them. In the rightmost window is an LED sign that reads "OPEN."
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Ypsilanti’s popular food for 2025, including Ma Lou’s fried chicken

The city of Ypsilanti offers a wide variety of restaurants, and American cuisine, particularly fried chicken, is especially popular in Ypsi. Those who enjoy American food will want to try Ma Lou's Fried Chicken, a local restaurant that offers different versions of fried chicken along with other Southern dishes, house-made ice cream milkshakes, and more.

A street view of the buildings in Depot Town, with "Ralley in The Alley, Depot Town Cruise Night" text in the top left corner.
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What's the Move? July 8-14

From dance classes and music events to Depot Town Cruise Night, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti! Check out this article for more details about fun events happening in the area.

A wall with multiple windows leads to the campus bookstore. Multiple stickers on the window read "E Bound", and there is a donation box for books in front of the doors.
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EMU’s online vendor change & 6 things to know about textbooks before fall 2025

As students begin to pick out their textbooks for the fall 2025 semester, they must keep in mind that EMU's online textbook vendor will be changing in July 2025. Sadly, according to a recent survey, many students drop classes because they cannot afford to buy textbooks. However, there are some steps students can take to reduce the cost of textbooks without compromising their learning.

A handheld USA flag against a blue sky.
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What's the Move? July 1-7

The first week of July mainly focuses on Independence Day celebrations, including the Ypsilanti parade and food court. Also, people who like art and flower crafting can find interest in two events that will be held during the week in Ypsilanti.  

A hand-written sign that says "Welcome 2 Growing Hope" welcomes visitors to local nonprofit Growing Hope's Michigan Avenue urban farm.
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Ypsilanti's urban farm, Growing Hope, fosters community and sustainable food production

Managed by volunteers, the lot is a small farm, where a group called Growing Hope encourages people to gather and grown their own food. Since 2003, the nonprofit organization has grown hope among the local community through local food production. The farm is a place where working-class families can have a small plot, and assistance in tending their gardens. The farm also grows fruits and vegetables that are then sold at the Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace. 

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Welcome back to the Weekly Round-up, where we summarize the articles you may have missed throughout the week on the Eastern Echo website.

Here are the articles featured in this episode:

"EMU students host vigil to honor Delta State University student Trey Reed" - Written by Lilly Kujawski

Fraternities, sororities and other EMU campus groups set to mark National Hazing Prevention Week - Written by Ky'anna Coats

The Echo Q&A Series: one year in, Candy Coated Creamery is finding new ways to innovate - Written by Laura Meriweather

EMU football snaps eight game losing skid, defeats ULL on homecoming via walk off FG, 34-31 - Written by Caleb Henderson