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.
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A second suspected case of measles has been identified by the Washtenaw County Health Department on March 12, 2026.
Washtenaw County has confirmed Michigan's first case of measles in 2026, with potential exposure sites identified in Ypsilanti and Canton.
Christopher Kaufman and Kirk Profit are set to join Eastern Michigan University's Board of Regents next January following their appointment by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Eastern Michigan University's Department of Public Safety will host a self-defense class for women and nonbinary people beginning March 11, 2026.
Eastern Michigan University faculty member Ann Blakeslee discusses her work in the university's Writing Across the Curriculum program and the Ypsilanti nonprofit YpsiWrites.
During her State of the State address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer focused on housing, healthcare and literacy.
Two-time Eastern Michigan University alum Brendan Kelly is now EMU's president-elect, set to take over in the spring.
Eight members of the public were selected from a pool of 28 candidates to serve on the Ypsilanti Water Street redevelopment ad hoc committee.
Ypsilanti City Council unanimously approved a resolution establishing a policy prohibiting the use of city resources, funds or personnel to assist in civil immigration enforcement.
Ypsilanti City Council will consider a resolution at its next meeting to limit the scope of civil immigration enforcement action in the area.
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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