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Police search for possible armed men on Eastern Michigan University's campus

By Juliana Lumaj · Friday, Oct. 15, 2021

Eastern Michigan University and Ypsilanti Police are in search of possible armed suspects on EMU’s campus.

Person who threatened shooting female students at University of Michigan is cooperating with authorities

By Michael Dempster · Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021

No one has been placed under custody following the shooting threat aimed at female student at the University of Michigan.

Shots fired in Ypsilanti after fraudulent video game console sale

By Juliana Lumaj · Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021

The Ypsilanti Police Department are in search of two suspects after shots were fired in Ypsilanti on Monday, Oct. 11.

In-person theatre performances are back at Eastern Michigan University

By Juliana Lumaj · Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021

In-person performances are back at the Eastern Michigan University Theatre with William Shakespeare’s farce “The Comedy of Errors.”

One DNA offers gender-neutral clothing in Ypsilanti

By Breanna Harris · Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021

One DNA is a clothing store in the City of Ypsilanti that prides itself of being gender-neutral and all inclusive.

ypsiGLOW hopes for more student involvement following fee waiver from Ypsilanti

By Cedrick Charles · Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021

Ypsilanti City Council approved to waive the park rental fees for ypsiGLOW 2021, hosted by WonderFool Productions, Oct. 5.

10 Halloween events in Ypsilanti to put you in the spooky spirit

By Marie White · Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021

Look forward to these Halloween events coming to Ypsilanti this October.

Eastern Michigan alumnae open sustainable agriculture design business in Detroit

By Megan Forystek · Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021

EMU alumna Amanda Brezzell shares her story of starting a business focused on agriculture sustainability and ending food insecurity.

Eastern Michigan University now ranks top 100 universities to financially support students

By Daniel Magrisso · Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021

The U.S. News and World Report has released their latest ranking for all universities across the country in which, for the first time, Eastern Michigan University is ranked within the top 100 in the social mobility category. The report also gave a special acknowledgement to EMU’s College of Nursing.

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‘Other countries are speeding up and America is falling behind.’ President Biden calls for support of infrastructure bill in Michigan

By Areena Basmadjian · Monday, Oct. 11, 2021

President Biden visits Howell, Michigan on Oct.5 to give a speech about his trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure bill, a bill that Michigan may benefit from in a big way.

U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin plans visit to Eastern Michigan University

By Tori Walz · Monday, Oct. 11, 2021

U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 8th congressional district, Elissa Slotkin will discuss important matters that may shape the world to come.

Ypsi the Klown is back and scarier than ever

By Breanna Harris · Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021

Ypsi the Klown is back! Find out what Eastern Michigan University students and staff are saying about this clown’s mysterious return.

New cocktail club comes to Ypsilanti

By Marie White · Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021

The City of Ypsilanti welcomes a new business in Depot Town.

Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots now available in Washtenaw County

By Tori Walz · Monday, Oct. 4, 2021

Washtenaw County has approved booster shots of the Pfizer vaccine for certain individuals.

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Events to attend at EMU's 100th homecoming celebration

By The Eastern Echo Staff · Monday, Oct. 4, 2021

Eastern Michigan University offers a plethora of events for students and alumni as they celebrate the 100th homecoming celebration.

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Police in search of suspects following armed robbery in Ypsilanti

By Jessica John · Friday, Oct. 1, 2021

Three armed robbers are still at large after robbing a Boost Mobile store in Ypsilanti and escaping from police.

Ypsilanti’s Unicorn Feed & Supply offers a place for ‘joy’ and ‘inclusivity’

By Megan Forystek · Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021

Ever wondered what the Ypsilanti Unicorn Feed & Supply store is? Learn about what products they offer, and hear from the owner as she explains the idea behind her store.

Autonomous shuttles coming to Eastern Michigan University's campus this fall

By Daniel Magrisso · Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021

Life on Eastern Michigan University’s campus is getting more exciting as GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology plans to bring advanced autonomous shuttles to campus this fall.

Washtenaw County provides crime survivors more choices with case proceedings

By Jessica John · Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021

The Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office announced the new Survivor-Driven Restorative Justice Program to give crime survivors more choices as to how they would like to proceed with their case.

Thompson & Co. restaurant opens in Ypsilanti's Depot Town

By Areena Basmadjian · Monday, Sept. 27, 2021

A new Southern-inspired restaurant has opened in Depot Town, Ypsilanti.

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