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Icy Campus Frustrates Students

 Eastern Michigan University students were met with cold temperatures and a slick commute to and through campus with freezing rain hitting that  area in the evening on Jan. 22. 

New Discriminatory Messages on Campus against the Black Lives Matter Movement

Photos of new discriminatory messages that were painted on Eastern Michigan University’s Freedom Walls surfaced on social media. The photos began to appear online on the night of Saturday, Jan. 19. 

News Brief: Spending Bill Opens the Government for Three Weeks

President Trump signed a spending bill that reopened the government on Friday. The deal came 35 days into the longest shutdown in U.S. history. 

Students React to Nathan Phillips Incident

On Jan. 19 and 20, video clips emerged showing a Native American man, identified as Nathan Phillips, and a group of high schools boys wearing “Make America Great Again” gear involved in a confrontation in Washington D.C. The story was trending on Twitter and quickly went viral, receiving coverage from news outlets all over the country. 

To Keynote MLK Day, Keith Boykin Chooses Love

Keith Boykin delivered a keynote address to Eastern Michigan University during the 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration to a full auditorium of students, faculty, staff, administrators and community members. 

EMU Community Gather for MLK Commemorative March

 At the Martin Luther King Jr. statue located between Boone Hall and Welch Hall, dozens gathered for the annual commemorative march to honor King’s legacy and to reflect the historic 1965 Selma-Montgomery March done by thousands of non-violent demonstrators. 

My Body has Become Another Statistic. EMU's Poetry Society Presents Color of Drums

The Color of Drums Poetry Celebration, presented by Eastern Michigan University’s Poetry Society on Friday, Oct. 18, made it clear from the opening line that performers were there to speak boldly on what often goes unspoken. 

Art Show Kicks Off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at Eastern Michigan University

Students and faculty members gathered to celebrate the beginning of Eastern Michigan University’s celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his accomplishments. Coming off the end of a march, the excited students and faculty who participated were greeted with food and a showcase of artwork from members of the community and students of EMU, with the latter hoping to receive one of three $500 scholarships. 

Police Blotter: Jan. 14- Jan 20

A summary of EMU campus crime from January 14 to January 20, 2018.

Keith Boykin to Keynote MLK celebration at EMU

Keith Boykin, a nationally known political commentator and author, will serve as the keynote speaker for Eastern Michigan University’s (EMU) 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in the Student Center Auditorium. 

Student Senate Discusses Parking, Free Speech Walls

Police Blotter: Jan. 7- Jan. 13

Weekly report of EMU Police activity, January 7 through January 13 edition.

EMU students react to Trump’s presidential address

President Trump announced there is a humanitarian crisis at our southern board Tuesday night in a presidential address.

Newly Renovated Strong Hall

Graduates of the Class of Fall 2018 celebrate commencement

There was plenty to celebrate at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Saturday, Dec. 15, as the graduating class of fall 2018 proceeded with commencements at the Convocation Center. 

Alt-right Message Written On Free Speech Wall

Spotted earlier today by a reporter for the Eastern Echo, one of the walls in the Free Speech Space reads “it’s okay to be white.” The message comes a week after a statement condemning anti-semitism was tampered with on the same wall. 

Student Senate Passes Two Resolutions, Bids Farewell To Two Long Serving Members

The Student Senate met Tuesday to hold their final general meeting of the semester. Although drama reigned over the political process, all the Senators were present to pass two new resolutions. 

Police Blotter Dec. 2 - Dec. 8

List of reported crimes that occurred on and around campus between Dec. 2 - Dec. 8. 

Message Condemning Antisemitism Tampered With, Hillel at EMU Responds

Spotted earlier today by one of the Eastern Echo’s reporters is the tampering of a message  condemning anti-semitism on the freedom walls located on the lawn between Pray-Harrold and the Snow Health Center. 

Giving True Day Raises $800 Thousand

Eastern Michigan University holds is sixth annual Giving True Day as a way to support and give thanks to different aspects of the university. One can make a gift to athletics, an EMU college of the donor’s choice, WEMU, special initiatives like the Undergraduate Symposium, and much more.