Lilly Kujawski uses they/them pronouns, and has worked for The Eastern Echo since September 2025. They started as a news reporter, then moved to Managing Editor of News in Winter 2026. Kujawski is a senior majoring in journalism with a minor in political science.
For them, the best part is working with a team of talented creators, and news reporting. They enjoy any chance to connect with the community and write about local issues that touch the lives of students, staff, faculty and Ypsi residents.
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Ypsilanti City Council approved a resolution to fund increased immigration rights education in the city and urge U.S. Congress to cease funding to ICE and border patrol.
April 16, 2026, marked Brendan Kelly's first Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents meeting as president.
Ypsilanti City Council approved a resolution April 7, 2026, to send forward a certified petition to the Washtenaw County clerk and the Michigan governor.
Eastern Michigan University alumnus, copy editor and sports journalist Larry O'Connor reflects on his time at The Eastern Echo and the Detroit News ahead of his induction into The Echo Hall of Fame.
Nina Freeman and Eva Orlich Rojas have been elected president and vice president of Eastern Michigan University Student Government, according to unofficial election results.
Washtenaw County has confirmed its seventh case of measles and a new exposure location in Ann Arbor.
The Washtenaw County Health Department has announced a fourth suspected case of measles, with new exposure locations identified at Washtenaw Community College and the Kroger on Whittaker Road in Ypsilanti.
Washtenaw County officially confirms a measles outbreak in the area, identifying a total of three local cases.
One confirmed and one suspect case of measles have been identified in Washtenaw County. Here's what to know about the virus.
Tattoo artist Hannah Blackburn raises a sign in support during a Jan. 31, 2026, rally against Immigration and Customs Enforcement action at the corner of Huron Parkway and Washtenaw Avenue.
Rhizome Roots, at 108 Pearl St., hosts weekly open mic nights on Friday evenings.
Total enrollment at Eastern Michigan University has seen a decrease over time.
Eastern Michigan University President-elect Brendan Kelly addresses the crowd at a special Board of Regents meeting to elect the next president Dec. 10, 2025.
Public commenter Mackenzie Stolzenburg addresses the Ypsilanti City Council in support of Dzanc House at city hall on Nov. 18, 2025.
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