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Lada Protcheva finds community at EMU after leaving Ukraine

Echo Editor-in-Chief Layla McMurtrie sat down with an EMU student who recently moved to the U.S. due to the war in Ukraine. Read her story and listen to the interview on the Eastern Echo Podcast. 

What's the move at EMU? Nov. 14-20

Loss of parking structure spots fuels student commuter complaints

EMU literary magazine club Cellar Roots wants to promote student artists

EMU’s literary magazine Cellar Roots has a goal to spread awareness to students about the club. Student artists can submit their work for the annual edition. 

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wins midterm re-election as voters OK all 3 state proposals

Michigan voters re-elected all three state leaders Tuesday, who made history four years ago as an all-women elected leadership team. Voters also approved all three statewide proposals on the ballot.

Jellyfish research class emerges at EMU

 This class studies and collects jellies for further research.

$42.5 million renovation of Roosevelt Hall approved by Eastern Michigan University's Board of Regents

The requested renovation is apart of the university's plan to help broaden the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology.

Vintage store Wyrd Byrd opens in Ypsilanti

Wyrd Byrd focuses on varieties of vintage records and role-playing games. 

What's the move at EMU? Nov. 7-12

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer makes campaign stop in Ypsilanti ahead of Election Day

Election Day is Tuesday; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited Ypsilanti on Nov. 4 to remind voters to get to the polls. 

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosts annual Mental Health Awareness Week

EMU SAAC hosted its annual Mental Health Awareness Week Oct.24-Oct. 28. 

Election Day: What to know?

Check out a description on what will be on the ballot next week. 

EMU has highest percentage of African American engineering students among Michigan universities

New data revealed about Eastern's College of Engineering and Technology highlights it as a place of diversity and inclusion.  

What's the move at EMU? Oct. 31 - Nov. 6

EMU Changing the Cycle brings back its most-attended event on Nov. 3

This event aims to destigmatize periods and shed light on all the resources this organization is offering.

Students Organize 4 Syria at EMU helps young Syrian refugees follow their dreams

After the Syrian Civil War in 2011, the U.S., opened immigration doors for Syrian refugees. This student-led initiative helps those refugees succeed. 

EMU holds 2022 Fall Career Fair on Nov. 2

Annual YpsiGLOW celebration lights up Ypsilanti and showcases local artists

YpsiGLOW is a display of creativity and artistry, aiming to inspire the Ypsilanti community.

Ypsilanti organizations host Halloween Downtown Oct. 28

Come to Halloween downtown Ypsi: a fun Halloween themed party at YDL’s main library branch on October 28.

What's the move at EMU? Oct. 24-30