News

Detroit closer to having regional transit authority

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

Southeast Michigan is one step closer to establishing a public mass transit system.

Students discuss allowing marijuana on campuses

By Toni Hughes · Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

The polls have closed and doing so brought a change in the states of Washington and Colorado. These two states have passed laws allowing people who are 21 and older to legally possess a maximum of one ounce of marijuana.

School districts to merge

By Ellen Christie · Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

The City of Ypsilanti can expect big changes in the upcoming year as the school districts of Ypsilanti and Willow Run merge. Many costs are anticipated with the merge.

Ypsi considers redeveloping train depot

By Chelsea Idzior · Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

The Ypsilanti train depot near Depot Town is one of several properties being considered by the Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority for redevelopment.

Club Halle offers relaxation, relief

By Danielle Willman · Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

Eastern Michigan University’s Student Government kicked off the annual Club Halle Sunday with free food and a massage therapist available to those in attendance.

Man arrested for stealing school bus

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

A man was arrested on Thanksgiving for stealing a school bus from a junkyard and driving without a license, reported Click on Detroit Thursday.

Big Bird skypes with political science class

By Lisa Swearingen · Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

Big Bird, a protagonist of the kid’s television show “Sesame Street,” skyped with an Eastern Michigan University political science class Thursday.

Ypsilanti man sought for attempted murder of girlfriend

By Bryan Alfaro · Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University Department of Public Safety sent out a campus notification Nov. 28 asking EMU students to be on the lookout for Michael Joshua Glenn in connection to an attempted murder, which took place Tuesday evening in the 2300 block of McKinley Road near Hewitt and Packard roads in Ypsilanti Township.

Police Blotter

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Nov. 15 A purse was stolen at 9:38 a.m. at the Halle Computer Lab. Cans were reported stolen from a donation bin at 10:31 a.m. at Mark Jefferson. The theft occurred between 10:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and 8:30 a.m. Nov. 15.

Man found dead on Ypsi railroad tracks

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Ypsilanti railroad workers walking their routine patrol found a dead body at 9:25 a.m. Thanksgiving morning. The man was hit and killed by a passing train near Forest Avenue.

U.S. says China not a currency manipulator

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

The United States has decided not to label China as a currency manipulator, according to a report from the BBC.

Palestine desires freedom and land rights

By Dana Afana · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

After the events of Operation Pillar of Defense between Israel and Gaza, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is seeking support from the United Nations to recognize Palestine as a non-member observer state.

News Briefs

By Danielle Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Prosecutor for accused I-96 shooter announced Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, Ingham County Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings, Livingston County Prosecutor David Morse and Shiawassee County Prosecutor Randy Colbry announced Nov. 27 that the Attorney General’s Criminal Division will lead the prosecution of Raulie Casteel for crimes allegedly committed in the three counties.

Parties will need to reach agreement on fiscal cliff

By Lisa Swearingen · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

With a fiscal cliff looming over the American people, the country is left to wonder what is awaiting its citizens in the coming year. A fiscal cliff will take place in the United States if certain laws remain intact that can result in increased taxes, spending cuts and a parallel decrease in the budget deficit.

Elementary students look forward to Winter Wishlists

By Nylasha Scott · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

The Eastern Michigan University Residence Hall Association is currently hosting Winter Wishlist, a program where students give back to students. EMU students are given the opportunity to donate gifts to elementary school students enrolled at New Beginnings Academy in Ypsilanti.

Diane Hathaway makes ‘bold’ decision in office

By Ellen Christie · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

A complaint was recently filed against Michigan Supreme Court Justice Diane Hathaway regarding her Florida residence. Federal authorities are investigating the claim that Hathaway and her husband Michael Kingsley transferred ownership of their home in Windermere, Fla. to their daughter just before a short sale of their home in Michigan. Therefore, Hathaway is accused of defrauding a bank and hiding assets in order to justify a short sale.

Snyder introduces Education Finance Act

By Chelsea Idzior · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder introduced the Education Finance Act Nov. 19 to reform Michigan’s K-12 education system.

Israel, Gaza cease fire

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

Israel and Gaza came to a ceasefire agreement Wednesday after over a week of continuous violence. The incident started when Israel issued an airstrike and killed Hamas military leader Ahmed Jabari, the BBC reported Nov. 14.

Detroit Board removes EAA

By Heidi Guenther · Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

The Detroit Board of Education voted to withdraw from its Education Achievement Authority contract with Eastern Michigan University Nov. 13.

Sixth Circuit’s Civil Rights decision holds

By Taylor Pinson · Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the earlier ruling that the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative is unconstitutional.

Latest Podcast

Introducing The Eastern Echo’s newest event and news based podcast, Scoop on the Scene. These weekly episodes will be hosted by the organization’s Digital Editor, Julez DeShetler. She intends to bring awareness to the events happening on an around campus to Echo listeners.

DeShetler’s goal with the podcast is to encourage students and community members to get involved in an educated, safe and fun manner. She will list various events to choose from in addition to sharing the key details of said events.

These podcasts can be expected to come out near the weekends and be no longer than 10-15 minutes.

For the week of Sept. 14 to Sept. 20, DeShetler includes events such as sports, a pub crawl, yoga, a movie in the park, Study Abroad Fair and training sessions.

Be sure to tune in weekly to stay up to date on all the Eastern Michigan and Ypsilanti amusement!

Listen to this week’s episode here:

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