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Eagle Crest Resort

Eastern Michigan University to sell Corporate Education Center

By Ashlee Buhler · Saturday, July 6, 2019

Eastern Michigan University plans to sell the Corporate Education Center located on the premises of Eagle Crest Resort. The Board of Regents authorized EMU President James Smith to move forward with negotiating and executing the final sales documents during their June 13 meeting.  

Ozone House construction

Ozone House coming to Ypsilanti this November

By Megan Girbach · Friday, July 5, 2019

This November, Ozone House, a homeless shelter helping youth ages 10 to 24, will be coming to Ypsilanti. This organization will help the homeless community in Washtenaw County have access to shelter and many other resources.

Parking ramp renovations

Parking structure renovation slated to be complete in August

By Pamela Mohar · Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Students arriving for fall semester can expect full access to the parking structure off of Oakwood Ave with no significant changes to the flow of traffic. With an increase in parking ticket fees since entering the privatized parking contract, students will no doubt expect major improvements in the parking experience in the future.

Board of Regents June 13

EMU raises student tuition for 2019 school year

By Dan D'Introno · Saturday, June 29, 2019

At the June 13 Board of Regents meeting an increase of 4.4 percent was approved for undergraduate tuition. According to the Board of Regents, the State of Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency has recommended to the Governor a tuition restraint cap of 4.4 percent. This puts the undergraduate tuition increase at the state maximum. 

Despite a recent increase in burglaries from vehicles on campus, students say they still feel safe.

Police Blotter: June 9- June 21

By Arica Frisbey · Friday, June 28, 2019

The police blotter is a report of the criminal goings-on on and around Eastern Michigan University, during the weeks of June 9 through June 21. 

Despite a recent increase in burglaries from vehicles on campus, students say they still feel safe.

Police Blotter: May 25- June 8

By Arica Frisbey · Friday, June 28, 2019

 The police blotter is a report of the criminal goings-on on and around Eastern Michigan University, during the weeks of May 25 through June 8.  

View of Dawn Farm

Ypsilanti treatment center goes solar

By Tyler Gaw · Saturday, June 15, 2019

Dawn Farm treatment center received solar panel donations to help them save money. The funds were raised through Sumpter Solar Services, LLC and a GoFundMe page.

Michael James Pickerell - Staff Photo

Brief: EMU staffer convicted of financial crimes, accused of secretly recording his relative and boyfriend during sex

By Arica Frisbey · Thursday, June 13, 2019

Channel 4/Click On Detroit revealed that an Eastern Michigan University employee is accused of recording a relative and her boyfriend participating in sex acts via hidden cameras. Michael Pickerel, an EMU alum and staff member at the College of Business’s Dean’s office, did not have hidden cameras on school property, but was placed on administrative leave on June 10 in relation to the accusations. 

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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