Natalie Kyle uses she/her pronouns and worked for The Eastern Echo from May 2025 to May 2026. She began as social media manager, was promoted to managing editor, and finally became Editor-in-Chief in October 2025. Kyle majored in communication technology during her undergraduate studies. Her job as editor-in-chief included overseeing all operations and setting the general direction of The Echo’s news coverage. Natalie’s favorite part of her job was always being there to support and uplift the team.
After identifying the Water Street Redevelopment Area as a top priority for Ypsilanti City Council, a community meeting was held to begin the development of an ad hoc citizens committee and for community members to voice their opinions on the future development.
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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.
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.
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.
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.”
The EMU bookstore in the Student Center has closed and will be home to the new campus spirit store Eastern Outfitters.
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.
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.
This year, Eastern Michigan University’s Swoop’s Pantry commemorated its 10-year anniversary with a celebratory campus event on Sept. 4, 2025.
Members of the public showed up with signs in support of the 53-year-old man who barricaded himself inside a West Cross Street residence. Residents and officials have called into question the police tactics used during the incident.
Jennifer Heimberg, a public commenter at the Jan. 20, 2026, Ypsilanti City Council meeting held in the Eastern Michigan University Student Center, urges council members to support a resolution expanding public comment rules.
Members of the public showed up to the Jan. 20, 2026 Ypsilanti City Council meeting with signs in support of the 53-year-old man who barricaded himself inside a West Cross Street residence. Residents and officials have called into question the police tactics used during the incident.
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