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Yamiche Alcindor Speaks at the 2021 MLK Keynote Speaker Event

By Emma Henri · Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021

Eastern Michigan University and The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History present the 2021 Keynote Speaker Event for the annual MLK Celebration was on Monday, Jan. 18, and Yamiche Alcindor was the keynote speaker.

Eastern Michigan University students launch job search website to fill roles at small businesses in the Ypsilanti and the Downriver community

By Dan D'Introno · Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) student Collin Clem and recent EMU graduate Anthony Levesque have worked together to launch a website that works to help small businesses fill entry level positions. The website, Employee RoundUp, is aimed to help students and other individuals with limited skills fill positions in the Ypsilanti and Downriver areas.

CloseUp Theatre Troupe Performs “We the People Speak: No Justice, No Peace”

By Emma Henri · Monday, Jan. 18, 2021

On Saturday, Jan. 16, EMU’s CloseUp Theatre Troupe performed “We the People Speak: No Justice, No Peace” virtually on Eastern Michigan University’s Facebook page. A Q&A followed the performance with the two Co-Directors of CloseUp hosted by Dr. Doris Fields.

Ypsilanti house shooting occurs south of campus; no injuries reported

By Tyler Gaw · Monday, Jan. 18, 2021

The Eastern Michigan Police sent out an email to all students and staff Sunday afternoon about a shooting that occurred just south of campus on the 200 block of Normal Street. No injuries have been reported. Police learned that two individuals had discharged a firearm and struck a house.

MLK Scholarship Award winners honored at virtual award ceremony and concert

By Catherine Lietz · Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021

A virtual ceremony and concert was held on Saturday, Jan. 16 to honor the 2021 MLK Scholarship Award winners.

COVID-19 vaccine distribution concerns arise as new phase begins

By Juliana Lumaj · Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021

Public Information Officer Susan Ringler-Cerniglia for the Washtenaw County Health Department and others share their issues and concerns after phase one of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution began on Jan. 11 in Michigan.

Washtenaw County won't charge for marijuana

Washtenaw County Prosecutor will no longer charge cases related to marijuana, shrooms, and various psychedelics

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021

On Jan. 12, Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit announced his team will not charge any cases related to marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, and other psychedelics. Savit will be pushing to expunge old related cases to marijuana and these now recreational substances.

The Jim Toy Community Center closes physical location due to COVID-19, but the community lives on

By Gracie Thompson · Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021

The Jim Toy Community Center, located on Braun Court in Ann Arbor, is closing their physical location at the end of Jan., 2021, however, the online atmosphere will remain open for all.

Campus Area Crime Map: Dec. 15 through Jan. 11

By Tyler Gaw · Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021

The Campus area crime map is a report of criminal activity that has been reported in the Ypsilanti-area as well as on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. The following crimes were reported between Tuesday, Dec. 15, through Monday, Jan. 11.

Affordability concerns arise over new Water Street development plan during Ypsilanti City Council meeting

By Juliana Lumaj · Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021

The Ypsilanti City Council discussed the Kaufman Jacobs redevelopment plan for Water St., a 32-acre lot that has been open for development for over the past 20 years.

Eastern Michigan University raises over $1 million during #GIVINGTRUEDAY 2020

By Emma Henri · Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021

Eastern Michigan University’s #GIVINGTRUEDAY, set records during a pronounced time of need, to help students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clinical Therapist Katie Holden gives her advice to students as the winter 2021 semester approaches

By Juliana Lumaj · Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021

As the the 2021 winter semester quickly approaches, Clinical Therapist Katie Holden gives her advice to students who have had their mental health impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eastern Michigan University’s Summit Street A Cappella Group selected for 2021 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella

By Cameryn Eberly · Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020

Eastern Michigan University’s premier male vocal ensemble is the first of its kind from EMU to be invited to compete in the 2021 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, which will be completely virtual this year.

Campus Area Crime Map: Dec. 6 through Dec. 13

By Tyler Gaw · Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020

Update: Ypsilanti Township Thanksgiving shooting ruled a suicide and accidental homicide

By Tyler Gaw · Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020

The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office has made an update regarding the Thanksgiving night shooting at the Aspen Chase apartments. WCSO has the the death of two 22-year-old men a suicide and accidental homicide. The police found one weapon and one discharged round at the scene.

Second shooting in two weeks leaves Ypsilanti Township apartment complex window shot out, car riddled with bullet holes

By Tyler Gaw · Friday, Dec. 11, 2020

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is currently investigating a shooting at the Aspen Chase apartment complex in Ypsilanti Township. This is the second shooting in two weeks at the apartment complex following an accidental homicide and suicide on Thanksgiving day that left two 22-year-old men dead. Police do not have any suspects at this time. This case is still under investigation. Anyone with information is being asked to contact WCSO at 734-973-7711

College of Business goes virtual with 2020 Digital Marketing Workshops and Entrepreneurship Speaker Series

By Cameryn Eberly and Emma Henri · Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020

The CDE events allowed attendees to join a panel discussion via Facebook live to gain insight on how businesses have adapted to moving online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other transformational events of 2020. Chris Kaufman spoke to students and attendees on how he helped to co-found the successful e-commerce site StockX.

Campus Area Crime Map: Dec. 1 through Dec. 5

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020

The campus area crime map is a report of criminal activity that has been reported in the Ypsilanti-area as well as on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. The following crimes mapped were reported to City of Ypsilanti crime log between Dec. 1 through Dec. 5.

A theatre student’s journey in the year of 2020

By Tom Cramer · Friday, Dec. 4, 2020

Theatre arts student Lindsey Brown brings into focus what it is like to study performance during a time when people must remain socially distant.

Campus Area Crime Map: Ypsilanti Township apartment complex shooting leaves two dead on Thanksgiving night

By Tyler Gaw and Dan D'Introno · Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating a shooting that left two men dead at the Aspen Chase Apartments on the 3000 block of International Drive in Ypsilanti Township. No arrests have been made at this time. The case is still being investigated.

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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