Sam Peterson

Abdul El-Sayed speaks with attendees, who sit in rows of chairs.

News

Abdul El-Sayed wins Democratic nomination for Michigan U.S. Senate bid

By Sam Peterson | August 5

Abdul El-Sayed wins the Michigan Senate Democratic Primary, defeating Haley Stevens

A "vote here" sign sits next to campaign signs for Chris Swanson, Alethia Battles and William Riney near the Ypsilanti Free Methodist Church

News

Benson, James clinch governor nominations; Brabec, Wilson win state Democrat contests

By Sam Peterson | August 4

Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James both secured the gubernatorial nomination in the Michigan primary.

Image of a building with concrete columns and a window labeled "City Hall."

Local

Meet the candidates running for Ypsilanti mayor, City Council

By Lelaina MacDonald and Sam Peterson | August 3

Here is what to know about candidates running for Ypsilanti mayor and City Council.

An eagle sits on a ballot box with the words "The Eastern Echo wants you to vote."

Local

What to know about Ypsilanti’s Aug. 4 primary election

By Sam Peterson | July 30

The U.S. primary election takes place on Aug. 4, 2026, and voters may have last minute questions about how to vote. Here is The Eastern Echo's guide to the 2026 primary.

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Local

Ypsilanti data center fight continues after township meeting

By Sam Peterson | July 24

Ypsilanti Township renews its opposition to data centers and a University of Michigan-Los Alamos National Laboratory computing facility.

An airplane sits on the ground with a blue sky in the background.

Campus

EMU study uses virtual reality to help treat fear of flying

By Sam Peterson | July 18

An Eastern Michigan University student is conducting an experiment to help people with a fear of flying.

The green, white, and gray sign has an EMU map in the background with the different dining locations identified in smaller graphics throughout the sign.

Campus

EMU President Kelly announces overhaul of campus dining

By Sam Peterson | July 15

EMU President Kelly announced changes to dining on campus including new options and expanded hours.

Meg Castro sits on the block E on campus.

News

After 18 years, retiree Meg Castro says goodbye to Eastern Michigan University

By Sam Peterson | July 12

After nearly two decades working in the events department at Eastern Michigan University, Meg Castro is retiring.

News

Eastern Michigan University Marching Band plays in Hong Kong

By Sam Peterson | July 10

This summer, 16 members of the Eastern Michigan University marching band had the opportunity to travel to perform in Hong Kong.

Local

Deputy Jessica VanBynen returns to duty four years after accident

By Sam Peterson | July 8

After four years of recovering from an on-the-job injury, Washtenaw County Deputy Jessica VanBynen has returned to full patrol duty.