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7 people play instruments on stage, including clarinet, piano, trombone, and violin.

Students gear up for Eagle-Con 2026

By Katherine Tatomir · Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026

Eastern Michigan University students get ready for vendors, artists and a live music performance at Eagle-Con 2026.

Approximately 20 members of the women's lacrosse team gather on a grass field in an indoor athletics facility.

Championship ambitions: Eastern Michigan lacrosse sets sights on 2026 MAC title defense

By Ruby Brannon · Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026

Blackwell hits 150-goal milestone as lacrosse drops season opener at Marquette

By Ruby Brannon · Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

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Sports

A heart-stopping MAC showdown comes down to the wire

By Ruby Brannon · Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

News

Man killed by Washtenaw County deputies identified as veteran 'loved by many'

By Lilly Kujawski · Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

Campus

Eastern Michigan University expands loan repayment program, includes more majors

By Lauren Holloway · Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

News

Ypsilanti City Council postpones resolution vote on police response to barricaded man

By Gray Connor · Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

News

Two people hold a very large sign resembling a check for $15,000. People cheer while sitting at a long desk behind them.

Ypsilanti families receive cash support from Rx Kids program

By Laura Meriweather · Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026

Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor residents brave cold to denounce ICE

By Lilly Kujawski · Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026

Frustration clouds U-M, Los Alamos data center project

By Lilly Kujawski · Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026

Sports

EMU player #7, in a white jersey, dribbling the basketball.

Eagle Watch | Jan. 26 - Feb. 1

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026

Winning pedigree, new-wave talent: EMU football adds Erik Campbell and Zac Sias to coaching staff

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, Feb. 2, 2026

EMU Baseball adds pro expertise: Seth Caddell joins as assistant coach, recruiting coordinator

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, Feb. 2, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Pie chart of the top music artists for 2025 at EMU from largest to smallest: Drake 22.3%, Daniel Ceasar 11.1%, Ariana Grande 7.4%, Pierce the Veil 7.4%, Tate McRae 7.4%, Tyler the Creator 7.4%, NBA YoungBoy 7.4%, Hozier 7.4%, Bruno Mars 7.4%, Conan Gray 7.4%.

Eastern Michigan University students' top music artists of 2025

By Gray Connor · Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

Intermedia Gallery Group opens Annual Juried Student Show

By Hannah Borders · Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026

Rhizome Roots Studio fosters community with monthly open-mic nights

By Lauren Holloway · Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026

Opinions

The WellNest Watch: Islamophobia is a public health concern, whether we name it or not

By Kegan Tulloch · Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026

The WellNest Watch: Making our voices heard, why local elections matter for our schools, communities and public health

By Nathaniel King · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

The WellNest Watch: Get a heavier coat! This winter will be different

By Ebrima Jobarteh · Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026

Man killed by Washtenaw County deputies identified as veteran 'loved by many'

Brian Geiringer, center, speaks into a microphone. Two people are seated behind him at a desk and table.

Water Street identified as top priority for Ypsilanti, residents share opinions

Alongside an intersection with a crosswalk behind them, protesters bundled in winter gear wave signs that say "Immigrants Make America Great" and "ICE out of our streets." One protesters is holding an LGBTQ rainbow pride flag.

Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor residents brave cold to denounce ICE

Image of Patrick Fitch addressing a group of people in a hotel conference room. In the background, there are poster boards presenting information about the project and the walls are beige with a hexagon pattern design.

Frustration clouds U-M, Los Alamos data center project

Sexapalooza event encourages students to have conversations about sex

Gray cement sidewalks and structures surround the black gate, closed in front of a football stadium on a partly cloudy day. A metal statue of a basketball player holding a ball above its head is positioned in the middle of the walkway.

Winning pedigree, new-wave talent: EMU football adds Erik Campbell and Zac Sias to coaching staff

Latest Print

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Latest Podcast

In his pilot episode of his club-reviewing podcast, The Flock, Anthony Thaxton talks with student Raj Rahman about EMU's Astronomy Club.

Featured Media

EMU Gymnastics win against Wilberforce, Jan. 29, 2026

Solutions by The State News