Natalie Kyle

Editor-in-Chief

Natalie Kyle uses she/her pronouns, and has worked for The Eastern Echo since May 2025. She started as social media manager, then moved to Editor-in-Chief in October 2025. Kyle is a senior majoring in communication technology.

Her job entails overseeing all operations and setting the general direction of The Echo’s news coverage. Natalie’s favorite part is being there to support and uplift the team.

Contact Kyle with any questions or news tips at editor@easternecho.com.

News

How well do you know EMU campus? Campus locations quiz

By Israel Shriki and Natalie Kyle | January 11

Test how well you know Eastern Michigan University's campus with this photo puzzle.

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News

Ypsilanti Special Election results: Career Technical Education proposal passes

By Lauren Holloway and Natalie Kyle | November 5

Yesterday, Nov. 4, 2025, Ypsilanti voters participated in a special election to pass a Career Technical Education millage proposal for the Washtenaw Intermediate School District.

Professor You Li stands at the front of the room with other professors while rows of students sit behind tables and take notes.

News

Navigating a career in media: EMU alums share tips for networking, persistence

By Natalie Kyle | November 1

Digital Media, Cinema and Journalism students gathered to talk about finding jobs and internships, fine tune resumes and cover letters and hear from EMU graduates turned media professionals at the "Navigating a Career in Media" event on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.

Cement, multi-tiered parking structure at Eastern Michigan University, pictured on a sunny day. Orange barriers block the entrance while the structure sits closed.

Campus

EMU regents approve parking system repurchase, litigation settlement plan

By Lilly Kujawski and Natalie Kyle | October 23

Eastern Michigan University regents approved a plan Thursday to terminate EMU’s existing parking system contract, repurchase the parking system and settle litigation surrounding the agreement and the unused campus parking structure.

News

Ypsilanti Mayor Nicole Brown shines in EMU’s Star Lecture series

By Natalie Kyle | September 28

On Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, the EMU Honors College began its Star Lecture series with a presentation from Ypsilanti Mayor Nicole Brown, titled “My Journey to City Hall: Lessons for Aspiring Change Agents.”

Campus

EMU closes campus bookstore, unveils spirit store 'Eastern Outfitters'

By Lauren Holloway and Natalie Kyle | September 24

The EMU bookstore in the Student Center has closed and will be home to the new campus spirit store Eastern Outfitters.

Laurence Bourdeau and Madison Cantrell sit at a table full of Cellar Roots magazines.

Arts

Cellar Roots opens yearly submissions, debuts new arts publication

By Natalie Kyle | September 16

Eastern Michigan University's student-operated fine arts and literary magazine, Cellar Roots, is introducing Roots, a new arts and entertainment publication, in collaboration with The Eastern Echo.

Two red kayaks with yellow paddles enter the river. The leftmost remains halfway on the bank as two individuals help a child into the kayak.

Music

What's the move? Sept. 16-22

By Israel Shriki and Natalie Kyle | September 15

From art club to music events, there is always something to do in Ypsilanti. Check out this article for more details about fun events happening in the area.

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Campus

Swoop’s Pantry celebrates 10 years of lending a helping hand

By Natalie Kyle | September 9

This year, Eastern Michigan University’s Swoop’s Pantry commemorated its 10-year anniversary with a celebratory campus event on Sept. 4, 2025.

Corner of the Student Center with a clear tarp covering the old dining location of BUILD. Unfinished drywall makes up the walls in the background.

Campus

EMU student survey highlights opposition to E|Dining changes

By Ameera Salman and Natalie Kyle | September 9

Three weeks after E|Dining announced the closure of multiple campus dining and market locations, Eastern Michigan University students remain frustrated by the changes.