The Eastern Echo

The Eastern Echo serves as the independent student newspaper for Eastern Michigan University, located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Its funding comes from advertising sales. The newspaper is released twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays throughout the fall and winter semesters, while it switches to a weekly publication during the spring semester. Although the university provides a Student Media Director, this person does not have any control over the newspaper's editorial content.

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Review: 'A Brooklyn Love Story' portrays a heartfelt community - The Eastern Echo

Jan 10, 2025 | easternecho.com | Mariam Fakhreddine

The chemistry between Mike and Honey in "A Brooklyn Love Story" is cute and wholesome. Their love for one another gives a meet-cute vibe.
Scoop on the Scene: ep. 12

Dec 7, 2024 | easternecho.com | Julez DeShetler

Now that the end of the fall semester approaches, finals are here. Allow the host, Julez DeShetler, and Echo mascot, Scoop, take your mind off all the stress and chaos during this week. From Saturday Dec. 7 to Friday, Dec. 13 DeShelter walks listeners through events going on around and on EMU campus before classes end and the University closes. This will be the last episode of the semester. Don't worry, the podcast will be back and better in 2025.
From the streets to the studio: Lil Eazzyy’s journey to authenticity

Dec 6, 2024 | easternecho.com | Julez DeShetler

From a young age, Chicago rapper Eric Allen, who goes by the stage name Lil Eazzyy, never really had a place to call home. House to house and city to city, Eazzyy’s life was always on the move. Even when his parents split around his preteen years, he bounced back and forth between his mom’s and dad’s houses. Later in life, taking on the bigger, busier cities, Eazzyy went from Chicago to L.A. to Atlanta and is currently back in Chicago.
Thanksgiving: Tradition of Non-Tradition

Nov 26, 2024 | easternecho.com | Max Smith

To me, and, I imagine, most, the American Thanksgiving holiday and its meal conjures a consistent mental image. A turkey with stuffing, roasted in the oven or prepared by some overzealous uncle with a (hopefully) outdoor deep fryer. A side of mashed potatoes, gravy, and vegetables of some sort completes the meal. Which is kind of funny when you think about it. Thanksgiving is held on a different day each year. While it is always the fourth Thursday of the month, that date can be anything from Nov.
Scoop on the Scene: ep. 10

Nov 23, 2024 | easternecho.com | Julez DeShetler

Special episode 10 of Scoop on the Scene is now available to listen to on Spotify. Despite this episode covering less events due to the short week of classes for Thanksgiving break, podcast host Julez DeShetler introduced a new segment called The Final Scoop. In last week’s episode DeShetler promised to make this episode special someway, somehow. Doing just that, she has implemented a segment at the end of upcoming episodes asking the audience questions.
Scoop on the Scene: ep. 9

Nov 16, 2024 | easternecho.com | Julez DeShetler

You all know the drill; it is Friday, which means another Scoop on the Scene podcast episode is posted. This week’s events focus on the dates between Nov. 16-22. There are a range of events to choose from including events that are music related, involve exercise, learning and cultural experiences. Tune in now on Spotify to listen to DeShetler list events happening on and around EMU’s campus. Listen here:
Election Night Watch Party: Student expectations and thoughts

Nov 12, 2024 | easternecho.com | Julez DeShetler |Roderick Martin

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Eastern Votes hosted a nonpartisan Election Night Watch Party at the Lake House on campus from 7-11 p.m. sponsored by Engage@emu. At the event students were provided free pizza, wings, snacks and beverages. In addition to the games and coloring activities present to help ease those experiencing an overwhelming amount of stress. Students who attended the event are eligible to receive Learning Beyond the Classroom category three credit.
Ypsilanti business leaders discuss First Fridays

Nov 12, 2024 | easternecho.com | Roderick Martin

Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer. Created in 2013, First Fridays Ypsilanti is designed to connect local artists and businesses by hosting an evening -- on every First Friday of the month -- with all businesses downtown and Depot Town participating in art and music events, restaurant specials and gallery openings. First Fridays are held April through December.
Scoop on the Scene: ep. 8

Nov 9, 2024 | easternecho.com | Julez DeShetler

Julez DeShetler, the host of Scoop on the Scene comes back on the track another week to inform Echo listeners of the events happening around campus during the week of Nov. 9 to Nov. 15. From knitting, to learning, to puppy love there are a range of events taking place this week. Pick what sounds most fun to you, bring a friend and attend. Available on Spotify now, listen to Scoop on the Scene here:
Scoop on the Scene: ep. 7

Nov 2, 2024 | easternecho.com | Julez DeShetler

Coming back from a very busy and jam-packed Halloween week, this week, things have slowed down. During Nov. 2 through Nov. 8 the events scheduled are more scarce and educational. Nonetheless, the host, Julez DeShetler informs listeners on events taking place on and around EMU’s campus. Tune in on Spotify to stay updated and plan your week. Listen here: