News - The Eastern Echo

Two students were speeding, not wearing seat belts at time of fatal crash

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015

Speed and a lack of seat belts were a major factor in an automobile accident that killed two Eastern Michigan University students early Sunday morning, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office said.

Beauty without divinity

By Jacques Vorves · Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015

I understand the desire to believe in a higher power. I understand the need to know that there is an ever compassionate, wise, and powerful being out there looking over me.

HSC helps students succeed

By Allie Tomason · Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015

The Holman Success Center is a valuable resource to have at Eastern Michigan University. Located in room G04 of the Bruce T. Halle Library, it is easily accessible to all students.

NABA Denied Event Funding on Appeal

By Meghan Koglin · Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015

The National Association of Black Accountants student organization, appealed a decision declining funding for catering of a panel discussion at Tuesday’s student Senate meeting. The Senate declined the appeal by a vote of 3-10.

Women's Resource Center hosts EMU's first V-month

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015

February opens up the first “V month” at Eastern Michigan University. The Women’s Resource Center will be holding events covering topics and stories not featured in the “Vagina Monologues.” V month is a month dedicated to the expansion of the “Vagina Monologues” which will be performed Feb.

Police blotter,Jan. 27

By Scout Bostley · Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015

Monday, Jan. 19 Police noticed a subject near Washtenaw Avenue and Hewitt Street at 6:56 p.m.

Eagle on the Street

By Allie Tomason · Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015

Aches and pains. Cancer and chemotherapy. Medical marijuana has been making headway in the medical community as an option for patients with all sorts of ailments.

Yankee Air Museum to relocate at Willow Run bomber plant

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015

A piece of history contiguous with Ypsilanti will be preserved for future generations because a remnant of the industrialized war effort from the World War II-era has been saved from destruction. After raising more than $5 million, the Yankee Air Museum will relocate into the old Willow Run bomber plant, and the move is scheduled to take place in the summer of 2017.

Two students killed in automobile accident

By Nora Naughton · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015

Two Eastern Michigan University students, Jordan Hopkins, 23, and Shannise Heady, 21, were killed in an automobile accident on Hewitt Road north of Michigan Avenue early Sunday morning, EMU said in a statement today. Heady, a junior from Hazel Crest, Ill., was a forward on the women’s basketball team.

Ypsilanti City Council hears presentation seeking to balance housing affordability and equity

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015

Housing Affordability and Equity Assessment was discussed at Tuesday’s Ypsilanti City Council meeting.

Jock Jams at EMU

By Amy Cooper · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015

The 14th Annual Jock Jams was held Thursday, Jan. 22 at Pease Auditorium by the Student Athlete Advisory Council. It brings comradery to the sports teams across the board and it was a great event to bring everyone together for some lighthearted fun.

News briefs, Jan. 25

Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015

Monday, Jan. 26 "And There’s the Humor of It": Shakespeare and the Four Humors Come and examine the intersection of medical theory and literature with this panel exhibition on loan from the National Library of Medicine, all day at the Halle Library. Workplace Equality; LGBT Polices and Practice State Senator Rebekah Warren and a panel of researchers, advocates, and Human Resource professionals examine impacts of workplace discrimination.

“I’m not sure. I don’t worry about it that much. I don’t know anything about it.”Dane Smith, undecided, freshman

Eagle on the street, Jan. 25

By Allie Tomason · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015

Climate change is a hot topic in current events, even being mentioned in the State of the Union Address. The Echo asked students: “Do you think that climate change is a real issue that Americans should be worried about?

Holman Success Center Hosts Second Workshop in Winter Series

By Allie Tomason · Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015

Several Eastern Michigan University students gathered in Room G07A, located in the Bruce T. Halle Library, Friday afternoon to participate in a time management workshop.

Students Learn Mindfulness

By Sarah Lewis · Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015

Eastern Michigan University students practiced mindfulness and relaxation in the “Mindful Being” meditation program at Snow Health Center Friday.

Police investigating report of armed robbery

By Nora Naughton · Friday, Jan. 23, 2015

The Ypsilanti Police Department is investigating a report of an armed robbery, which occurred at 2 a.m.

Reporter, author visits EMU to talk Detroit revival

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015

John Gallagher, journalist and author, visited Eastern Michigan University Tuesday evening to kick off the three-part lecture series, “The Future of Urban Michigan,” hosted by the Political Science department. Gallagher is a veteran reporter at the Detroit Free Press, where he co-wrote the award-winning enterprise story “How Detroit went broke” with EMU and Echo alumnus Nathan Bomey.

"I think it's important. Before I was even involved in Student Government I had a slight interest in the State of the Union. Now that I have become more involved and more involved politics I think its very interesting. It sets the tone for the presidency." Desmond Miller, Senior, Public Administration

Eagle on the street, Jan. 21

By Curt Allain · Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015

Will you be watching the State of the Union Address and why?

Full text of 2015 State of the Union Address

State of the Union address stresses the importance of middle class economics

By Curt Allain · Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015

President Barrack Obama delivered his sixth State of the Union address Tuesday evening on the floor of the House of Representatives in the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. “...tonight, we turn the page,” Obama said.

ASA tries to break down cultural divide

By Scout Bostley · Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015

During the Martin Luther King Day celebration, Eastern Michigan University hosted 13 academic program—many of which were LBC approved. The African Student Association hosted their first academic program Monday afternoon, titled “The African/African-American Divide.” The program was a panel lead discussion about breaking the barrier between the African and African-American cultures.