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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.

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People stand against a beige wall holding signs of protest. The signs read "justice for Ruben now" and "de-militarize Ypsi."

Signs at YCC

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 reads from a phone and speaks into the microphone at the lectern during the meeting.

Jen Heimberg YCC Public Comment.jpg

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.

People stand against a beige wall holding signs of protest. The signs read "justice for Ruben now" and "de-militarize Ypsi."

Signs for Ruben

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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Anthony Thaxton talks with student, Yui Kurosaka, about EMU's Japanese Student Association (JSA).