Podcast - The Eastern Echo

Podcast: March 3, 2021

By Jasmine Boyd · Sunday, March 7, 2021

The Journal of Narrative Theory hosts a competition to cultivate the culture of Detroit, and EMU hosts several events to commemorate Black History Month. EMU’s Student Government accepts a new senator application and decides on Resolution 107-05. In community news, the University of Michigan held a virtual town hall to discuss COVID-19 and the African American community, and Ypsi Studio closes after sixteen years.

Podcast: February 24, 2021

By Jasmine Boyd · Monday, March 1, 2021

EMU’s Board of Regents unanimously decides to rename Sill Hall in honor of a generous donor, and EMU’s Student Government swears in two new members to the Student Senate. IN city news, Ypsilanti City Council decides to continue street closures in favor of local businesses.

Podcast: Can we trick our taste buds?

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag and Kaila Trefil · Monday, March 1, 2021

A team of EMU researchers has been studying a way to mimic to taste of salt using an unexpected ingredient.

Podcast: February 17, 2021

By Jasmine Boyd · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021

EMU's Integrated Marketing Program is ranked 60th and the College of Education is ranked 144th nationally by the U.S. World and News Report, and Ypsilanti Public Schools receive a $15,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Education’s to help fund nutritious and locally-sourced meal options.

Podcast: February 10, 2021

By Jasmine Boyd · Friday, Feb. 12, 2021

EMU organizes a "speed friending" event to help students socialize safely. In city news, the Triple Goddess Tasting Room hosts a community open-mic, and the Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) organizes a program to assist recent graduates.

Podcast: February 3, 2021

By Jasmine Boyd · Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021

EMU's Student Gov swears in a new senator and passes a resolution to fun student bus passes, and one EMU student earns a national esoprts scholarship. In city news, Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit announces that he will no longer prosecute consensual sex work.

The Factory Report: Can Men's Basketball turn the season around?

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021

Is the men’s basketball team the group anyone wants? Tune in to hear Luke’s and Caleb’s take on the team and their future, as well as updates on the women’s basketball team, gymnastics, and more.

Podcast: January 27, 2021

By Jasmine Boyd · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021

Yamiche Alcindor, PBS News Hour’s White House correspondent, speaks at EMU's MLK Day celebration, and two EMU students establish a new job search platform geared toward small businesses. Hear this week’s stories on your favorite podcast app, or read the transcript here.

The Factory Report: Volleyball is back!

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021

Sports Editor Luke Gremban and columnist Caleb Burling game give a rapid-fire overview of all EMU sports teams in season before focusing on expectations for volleyball.

Podcast: January 20, 2020

By Jasmine Boyd · Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021

In this week’s news recap, one EMU Board of Regents member resigns due to being charged in an investigation of the Flint water crisis, concerns rise over COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Washtenaw County, and the Honors College introduces a creative scholarship opportunity.

The Road to the Mac Tournament For EMU Men’s and Women’s Basketball

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021

Check out this week’s episode of The Factory Report to hear Luke and Caleb talk EMU basketball as well as expectations for the teams going forward.

Documentary features EMU student artists' experiences amidst COVID-19 pandemic

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag and Kaila Trefil · Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021

Students enrolled in Eastern Michigan University's Arts Management course spent the Fall 2020 semester planning and producing "EMU: Return to the Canvas," an 11-minute documentary that features five artists' lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. The film can be viewed on EMU’s YouTube channel.

Podcast: Gov. Whitmer appoints new EMU Regents; Ypsilanti City Council discusses Water St. redevelopment; Jim Toy Community Center to close

By Jasmine Boyd · Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed two new members to EMU’s Board of Regents at the end of Deember. In city news, the Ypsilanti City Council expressed affordable housing concerns with the Kaufman Jacobs development plan for Water St., and the Jim Toy Community Center will close its physical location at the end of January. Listen to this week’s news recap podcast on your favorite podcast provider, or read the transcript here.

Summit Street A Cappella to compete in international championship; Two shootings at Aspen Chase Apartments

By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag and Jasmine Boyd · Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020

Summit Street A Cappella, EMU's bass and tenor a cappella group, has been selected to compete in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. In city news, two shootings were reported at the Aspen Chase Apartments complex within a two week span. The first, which took place on the night of Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, has been ruled a suicide and accidental homicide.

The Factory Report: Fall Sports Roundup

By Luke Gremban and Caleb Burlingame · Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020

The men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and football seasons are all in full swing. Luke and Caleb recap the first few games - from Areanna Combs’ consistency to Yeikson Montero’s regrettable shooting - and discuss the biggest strengths and weaknesses of each team so far.

Podcast: StockX co-founder speaks at EMU Digital Marketing Workshop; Ypsilanti leadership discusses environmental concerns

By Jasmine Boyd · Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020

StockX co-founder and EMU alumnus Chris Kaufman lends advice to students at EMU's virtual Digital Marketing Workshop, and the Ypsilanti Mayor Lois Richardson, and Ypsilanti Township Supervisor Brenda Stumbo attend a Sierra Club Huron Valley Group meeting to discuss local environmental concerns.

The Factory Report: Rob Murphy, EMU Men's Basketball Coach

By Luke Gremban · Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020

Rob Murphy, coach of the EMU Men’s Basketball team, the details of his journey to EMU, his expectations for the new season, and his tactic for having the least uncomfortable experience possible during a COVID-19 swab test.

Podcast: National Family History Day feat. Eagle Nutrition Services

By Kaila Trefil · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020

Danielle Howard, a dietetics intern at Eagle nutrition services, shares the best ways to commemorate National Family History Day. The holiday, which falls on Thanksgiving, is intended to remind people to be mindful of diseases on health conditions that run in their family.

Podcast: College of Engineering and Technology launches middle school STEM program; Local election results; Eagles lose to Ball State

By Jasmine Boyd · Monday, Nov. 16, 2020

EMU’s College of Engineering and Technology partners will other organizations to launch a virtual STEM program for middle school students in southeast Michigan, and Ypsilanti votes yes on a proposal that allows two city council members to weigh in on nominations to the city’s Board of Ethics and to the Boards and Commissions

Podcast: How EMU freshmen are adapting to life in a pandemic

By Lauren Smith · Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020

Two EMU freshmen share how they've found ways to adapt to this socially distant and largely virtual semester, and two student organization leaders recall their own first semester of college, and share what they believe the university can do to better support students through this time.