The Eastern Echo Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Eastern Echo
Eastern Michigan University's primary student news network is now bringing you updates in podcast form! On Mondays, we'll be bringing you five-minute news briefings about the previous and upcoming week. On Thursdays, tune into our longer editions covering everything EMU and Ypsi, from the Michigan Murders to student wellness tips to campus ghosts!
Anthony Thaxton goes over the online stories from the Eastern Echo from the week of July 27 to August 2.
Anthony Thaxton reviews the online stories from The Eastern Echo from the week of July 20 to July 26.
Anthony Thaxton goes over the Eastern Echo online stories from the week of July 13 to July 19.
Anthony Thaxton reviews the Eastern Echo online stories from the week of July 6 to July 12.
Anthony Thaxton goes over the online stories from the Eastern Echo from the week of June 29 to July 5.
Anthony Thaxton goes over the online stories from The Eastern Echo from the week of June 22 to June 30.
Anthony Thaxton goes over the online stories from The Eastern Echo from the week of June 15 to June 21.
Anthony Thaxton reviews The Eastern Echo online stories from the week of June 8 to June 14.
Anthony Thaxton goes over the online stories of The Eastern Echo from the week of June 1 to June 7.
Anthony Thaxton reviews The Eastern Echo online stories from the week of May 24 to May 30.
Anthony Thaxton reviews The Eastern Echo online stories from the week of May 17 to May 23.
Anthony Thaxton reviews The Eastern Echo online stories from the week of May 10 to May 17.
Anthony Thaxton reviews The Eastern Echo online stories from the week of May 3 to May 9.
Anthony Thaxton goes over The Eastern Echo online stories from the week of April 26 to May 2.
Joshua Nieman sits down with Eastern Michigan University's new College of Arts and Sciences Dean, Carol Bishop Mills, and talks about bravery, bullying, life in Florida and more.
Hosted by Joshua Nieman
Edited by Addie Lutes
Music by Wendy Nieman
Joshua Nieman talks with Eastern Michigan University's new basketball coach Billy Donlon about his past, his roots in the sport, and his connection between teaching and coaching.
Hosted by Joshua Nieman
Edited by Addie Lutes
Music by Wendy Nieman
In this episode, Caroline speaks with student Gavin Miller about their role in EMU Theatre's next production, Our Town.
Hosted by Caroline Buxton
Music by Cassia Reilly
Addie Lutes talks with Eastern Michigan University's Theater Director Mariah Sage about the art of performance.
Hosted and edited by Addie Lutes
Music by Wendy Nieman
This week, Caroline speaks with EMU students Lilly Johnston and Lauryn Hightower about EMU's music department and its upcoming concerts and recitals.
Hosted by Caroline Buxton
Music by Casseia Reilly
Anthony Thaxton talks with student Jacob Jones about Eastern Michigan University's Pokemon Go Club.
Produced and hosted by Anthony Thaxton
Host Caroline Buxton interviews MFA candidate Adam Weisman about playwriting, environmentalism, theatre for young audiences, and bringing them all together in his upcoming final project performance.
Music By Cassia Reilly
Produced and hosted by Caroline Buxton
Anthony Thaxton talks with student, Alexander Bashaw, about EMU's GeoClub.
Produced and hosted by Anthony Thaxton
Anthony Thaxton talks with student, Ella Kosenesky, about EMU's Evergreen A Cappella club.
Produced and hosted by Anthony Thaxton
Host, Caroline Buxton, speaks with actor and EMU student, Cassandra Wilson, about Theatre Nova's rolling world premiere of The JonBenét Game by Tori Keenan-Zelt.
A note to listeners: The JonBenét Game features themes of abuse, suicide, and true crime. These subjects are mentioned but not explored within this episode.
Music by Cassia Reilly
Produced and hosted by Caroline Buxton
Anthony Thaxton talks with student, Cam Carlson, about EMU's Formula One Club.
Note: Cam Carlson also works for the Eastern Echo as a social media graphic designer.
Edited and hosted by Anthony Thaxton.
Joshua Nieman talks with freshly elected president of EMU, Doctor Brendan Kelly, about his background, his life around the country, and the importance of adaptability.
Hosted by Joshua Nieman
Edited by Addie Lutes
Morgan Porter, a performer in EMU theatre's upcoming musical theatre cabaret "Good Vibes Only!", tells host Caroline Buxton about the show and their role in it.
Music by Cassia Reilly
Produced and hosted by Caroline Buxton
Anthony Thaxton talks with student, Yui Kurosaka, about EMU's Japanese Student Association (JSA).
Produced and Hosted by Anthony Thaxton
Host, Caroline Buxton, and guests, MiRan Bogedain and Ari Thomas, discuss EMU's very own Anime Music Club, including upcoming performances and how to get involved.
Music by Casseia Reilly
Produced and hosted by Caroline Buxton
Joshua Nieman talks with Dr. Overpeck about his passion for film, how he views films and how they transcend the screen.
Host, Caroline Buxton, and guest, Matthew Bobzien, talk about EMU Theatre's upcoming show Proof, including the production process and free/discounted viewing for students.
Music by Casseia Reilly
Produced and hosted by Caroline Buxton
Anthony Thaxton talks with student, Arden Millhouse-Lewis, about EMU's Animation Club.
Produced and hosted by Anthony Thaxton.
In her hosting-debut episode, Addie Lutes talks with Dr. Rich about his passion for anthropology, how it's used in the world and what it means for the future.
Host & Editor: Addie Lutes
In his pilot episode of his club-reviewing podcast, The Flock, Anthony Thaxton talks with student Raj Rahman about EMU's Astronomy Club.
Produced and hosted by Anthony Thaxton.
Josh talks to Prof. Aesha Mustafa, a licensed therapist and EMU professor, about her history of mental illness as a mental health professional.
Host: Joshua Nieman
Editor: Addie Lutes
Josh talks to acclaimed 89.1 WEMU host, Michael Jewett, about when a passion becomes a career, what jazz has meant for the world and what it could mean for its future.
Join Caleb Henderson for the final episode of The Factory Report this semester, and his final time hosting the show.
Welcome back to The Factory Report, hosted by Sports Editor Caleb Henderson. Check in on all the newest EMU sports updates, highlights, and what teams to keep an eye on.
Host: Caleb Henderson
Director: Gray Connor
Editor: Zachary Yourman
Josh Nieman talks with SAG professor, Ryan English, about parenting, society, and art in the modern era.
Host: Joshua Nieman
Editor: Addie Lutes
We're closing out on EMU's 2025-2026 football season, but what other highlights are happening around EMU athletics?
Welcome back to The Factory Report, hosted by Sports Editor Caleb Henderson. Check in on all the newest EMU sports updates, highlights, and what teams to keep an eye on.
Host: Caleb Henderson
Director: Gray Connor
Editor: Zachary Yourman
Welcome back to Winging It, the Eastern Echo's arts and entertainment podcast.
This episode, Caroline Buxton sits down with Tessa Hanrath to talk about "June on the Moon," EMU Theatre's upcoming interactive sensory production.
For more information on performance dates and ticketing, check out EMU Theatre's website at: https://emich.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200486830
Host: Caroline Buxton
Director: Anthony Thatxton
Editor: Gray Connor
Welcome back to the Weekly Round-up, where we summarize the articles you may have missed throughout the week on the Eastern Echo website.
Here are the articles featured in this episode:
"Following in the footsteps of his father: Bryce Llewellyn’s journey to Eastern Michigan football stardom" - Written by Caleb Henderson
"Ypsilanti community members advocate for local shopping, highlight Small Business Saturday" - Written by Natalie Heckert
"What to know before traveling during flu season" - Written by Matt Hodges
Welcome back to the Weekly Round-up, where we summarize the articles you may have missed throughout the week on the Eastern Echo website.
Here are the articles featured in this episode:
"Regents say EMU president position to be filled by the end of 2025" - Written by Lilly Kujawski
"Eastern Michigan University to open second green space for campus park" - Written by Lauren Holloway
"Five upcoming holiday markets in Ypsilanti offering handmade, local art" - Written by Madison Cantrell
"Local Artist of the Month: Megan Foldenauer boasts tiny portraits and a transformative business" - Written by Carol Detary
Welcome back to The Factory Report, hosted by Sports Editor Caleb Henderson. Check in on all the newest EMU sports updates, highlights, and what teams to keep an eye on.
Host: Caleb Henderson
Director: Gray Connor
Editor: Zachary Yourman
Welcome back to the Weekly Round-up, where we summarize the articles you may have missed throughout the week on the Eastern Echo website.
Here are the articles featured in this episode:
Swoop's Food Pantry hosts annual Holiday Harvest Donation Drive - Written by Natalie Heckert
EMU Scholarships, grants will be receiving a 2.4% increase - Written by Lilly Kujawski
Ypsilanti passes Leave the Leaves resolution - Written by Lauren Holloway
SHINE group forms to clean Ypsilanti, build community - Written by Quanzelle Wyatt
Warning to headphone users: Brief static that may be loud.
Welcome back to The Factory Report, hosted by Sports Editor Caleb Henderson. Check in on all the newest EMU sports updates, highlights, and what teams to keep an eye on.
Host: Caleb Henderson
Director: Gray Connor
Editor: Zachary Yourman
Ava Kash talks about talks about the history of Ska music, perfecting her sounds and growing up with the influence of music.
Next on Deck is the Eastern Echo's new music podcast, highlighting student performers and artists across campus.
To hear her music, check out her Bandcamp at "Ava Kash"
Welcome back to Winging It, the Eastern Echo's arts and entertainment podcast.
This episode, we sit down with Frankie Cramer, a lead actor in Eastern Michigan University Theater's newest production: Big Love.
Host: Anthony Thaxton
Director: Caroline Buxton
Editor: Gray Connor
Welcome back to the Weekly Round-up, where we summarize the articles you may have missed throughout the week on the Eastern Echo website.
Here are the articles featured in this episode:
"Bridge replaced at Eastern Michigan's University Park; improvements to accessibility, safety" - Written by Israel Shriki
"Ypsilanti Special Election results: Career Technical Education proposal passes" - Written by Lauren Holloway and Natalie Kyle
"Devereaux, McMillan power Eastern Michigan football to win over Bowling Green, 27-21" Written by Caleb Henderson and Jack Monk
"CORE changes Multicultural Graduation to annual event, skips fall 2025 ceremony" - Written by Ameera Salman
Hope stays high for EMU football in their upcoming game against Bowling Green, but will they triumph?
Welcome back to The Factory Report, hosted by Sports Editor Caleb Henderson. Check in on all the newest EMU sports updates, highlights, and what teams to keep an eye on.
Host: Caleb Henderson
Director: Gray Connor
Editor: Zachary Yourman
Welcome back to the Weekly Round-up, where we summarize the articles you may have missed throughout the week on the Eastern Echo website.
Here are the articles featured in this episode:
'No Kings' organizers, public officials call for community building amid federal cuts Written by Lilly Kujawski
Nov. 4 ballot proposes Career Technical Education millage - Lauren Holloway
Eastern Michigan women’s soccer loses to Central Michigan 2-0, misses MAC tournament - Written by Caleb Henderson
Intermedia Gallery Group announces two upcoming student shows - Written by Hannah Borders
Josh Nieman talks with Eastern Echo adviser and journalism professor, Christine Uthoff, about loss, journalism ethics, and our angry world.
Aidan Campbell talks the history of synth-pop, and how the genre helped to shape his own ambitions with music.
Next on Deck is the Eastern Echo's new music podcast, highlighting student performers and artists across campus.
Welcome back to the Weekly Round-up, where we summarize the articles you may have missed throughout the week on the Eastern Echo website.
Here are the articles featured in this episode:
EMU regents approve parking system repurchase and litigation settlement plan - Written by Lily Kujawski and Natalie Kyle.
Pokito Productions hosts WonderFest to bring together artists, build community. - Written by Hannah Borders
Earthen Jar prepares for grand opening of Ypsilanti location. - Written by Lily Kujawski
Eastern Michigan football gives up 21 unanswered in second half, falls to Ohio 28-21 - Written by Caleb Henderson
Ypsilanti City Council passes resolution opposing UM, Los Alamos data center - Written by Lily Kujawski and Ameera Salman
Eastern Football faces another upset. Do they have the chance to turn things around before the end of the season?
Welcome back to The Factory Report, hosted by Sports Editor Caleb Henderson. Check in on all the newest EMU sports updates, highlights, and what teams to keep an eye on.
Host: Caleb Henderson
Director: Gray Connor
Editor: Zachary Yourman
Welcome back to Winging It, the Eastern Echo's arts and entertainment podcast.
This episode, we sat down with Dreadnoughts Tabletop Games Vice President Kitty Blasko to discuss their upcoming collaborative event: Knight of Mystery.
The Eastern Eagles football face a heartbreaker against Buffalo after falling 31-30.
Welcome back to The Factory Report, hosted by Sports Editor Caleb Henderson. Check in on all the newest EMU sports updates, highlights, and what teams to keep an eye on.
Winging It sits down with Monica Catalan, president of the Southeast Asian Student Alliance, to talk upcoming events, advocacy efforts and how EMU students can get involved.
Welcome back to the Weekly Round-up, where we summarize the articles you may have missed throughout the week on the Eastern Echo website.
Here are the articles featured in this episode:
"Prevention @ emu receives 200k grant, continuing intervention for teen substance abuse" - Written by Josh Cromwell
"EMU Repair coach Sydney Schimmel returns, ready to patch up community needs. - Written by Ky’anna Coats"
"Ypsilanti district library celebrates September’s library card sign up month" - Written by Lauren Holloway
"Eastern Michigan football loses heartbreaker in overtime to buffalo, 31-30" - Written by Caleb Henderson.
Joshua Nieman talks with LGBT/Queer Literature and Women and Gender Studies professor, Melissa Jones, about society's fascination with serial killers, the sensitivities of teaching, and what it was like growing up with a queer parent.
Eastern Michigan University football faces its fourth loss, this time, against Central Michigan University. How can the Eagles bounce back from this setback?
Welcome back to The Factory Report, hosted by Sports Editor Caleb Henderson. Check in on all the newest EMU sports updates, highlights, and what teams to keep an eye on.
Two representatives from EMU Choir talk music, making college memories and how students interested in singing can get involved.
Welcome back to the Weekly Round-up, where we summarize the articles you may have missed throughout the week on the Eastern Echo website.
Here are the articles featured in this episode:
"Wurst Bar closure makes way for something new" - Written by Lilly Kujawski.
"Intermedia Gallery Group opens retrospective exploring relationship with face coverings" - Written by Katherine Tatomir.
"EMU closes campus bookstore, unveils spirit store "Eastern Outfitters" - Written by Lauren Holloway and Natalie Kyle.
"EMU President Smith receives public media impact award" - Ky'anna Coats.
The Eastern Michigan Eagles are celebrating their post-Homecoming win, but what does this signal for the rest of the season?
Welcome back to The Factory Report, hosted by Sports Editor Caleb Henderson. Check in on all the newest EMU sports updates, highlights, and what teams to keep an eye on.
Welcome back to the Weekly Round-up, where we summarize the articles you may have missed throughout the week on the Eastern Echo website.
Here are the articles featured in this episode:
"EMU students host vigil to honor Delta State University student Trey Reed" - Written by Lilly Kujawski
Fraternities, sororities and other EMU campus groups set to mark National Hazing Prevention Week - Written by Ky'anna Coats
The Echo Q&A Series: one year in, Candy Coated Creamery is finding new ways to innovate - Written by Laura Meriweather
EMU football snaps eight game losing skid, defeats ULL on homecoming via walk off FG, 34-31 - Written by Caleb Henderson
Josh Nieman talks with Professor Lolita Cummings, co-host and creator of "Enlighten U", about public relations abuse, knowing when to tune the world out, and faith amidst crisis.
EMU Football may have fallen to Kentucky, but can the Eagles curb their losing streak with a Homecoming win?
Join Caleb Henderson, the Eastern Echo's Sports Editor, for all things EMU sports, rising stars, and stats.
Matt McFarlin and Alex Pizana talk EMU, theatre and their new show "The Lightening Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical."
Welcome back to the Weekly Round-up, where we summarize the articles you may have missed throughout the week on the Eastern Echo website.
Here are the articles featured in this episode:
"EMU announces reopening of Pray-Harrold market as a grab-and-go food center" - Written by the Eastern Echo staff
"Swoop’s Pantry celebrates 10 years of lending a helping hand" - Written by Natalie Kyle
"The Michigan Renaissance Festival introduces new features for its 46th season" - Written by Matt Hodges
"EMU student survey highlights opposition to E|Dining changes" - Written by Ameera Salman and Natalie Kyle
A struggling football team, rising stars, and potential redemption for Eastern's soccer team.
Catch up on EMU athletics with the Sports Editor Caleb Henderson.
On this episode of the Eastern Echo Podcast's new show "Winging It," we interview Ava Melville, the writer and director for Eagle Filmmaker Associations' new film: Rolled.
Welcome back to the Weekly Round-up, where we summarize the articles you may have missed throughout the week on the Eastern Echo website.
Here are the articles featured in this episode:
"EMU students launch petition drive demanding restoration of campus food markets" - written by the Eastern Echo staff
"Eastern Michigan football falls to LIU 28-23, first loss to an FCS opponent since 2012" - written by Caleb Henderson
"Ypsilanti police investigate physical attack at The Beer Cooler" - written by Ameera Salman
Josh Nieman talks with the director of the Center For Oral History Research (COHR), Matt Jones, about identity, passion and the impacts of our darkest moments.
Articles featured in this episode:
"Eastern Michigan alum, UFL standout Gunnar Oakes signs with Detroit Lions" - Written by Caleb Henderson
"'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' balances thrilling action scenes with loving family moments" - Written by Allie Beecher
"EMU Women’s Track & Field HC Sue Parks announces retirement after 20 seasons at helm" - Written by Caleb Henderson
Articles featured in this episode:
"Zero Waste Ypsi debuts in Ypsilanti community with Plastic Free July Challenge" - written by Natalie Kyle
"Meet Angelica Esquivel, YpsiWrites' inaugural Writer in Residence" - written by Ameera Salman
"Review: 'Quarterback' is a peek behind the curtain at 3 of the brightest NFL minds" - written by Caleb Henderson
Articles featured in this episode:
"Eastern Michigan University adds women's lightweight rowing to sports list in 2026-2027" - Caleb Henderson
"Bits and Bytes 2025 features new technology to inspire middle school girls" - Gabrielle Payeur
"'F1' is an action packed, visually interesting movie with an all right story" - Gabrielle Payeur
"The Eastern Echo Honored at EMU Board of Regents meeting" - Allie Beecher
Articles featured in this episode:
"Eastern Michigan women’s lacrosse team recognized at Board of Regents meeting" - Caleb Henderson
"EMU's University Park pond serves as home for dozens of koi, even during winter" - Israel Shriki
"Shakespeare in the Arb brings 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' to life this summer" - Allie Beecher
"EMU’s online vendor change & 6 things to know about textbooks before fall 2025" - Israel Shriki
This week, the Eagle Entertainment podcast discusses recent horror releases, the future of horror, and just how much monsters matters in scary movies.
Hosts:
Gray Connor: Podcast Editor
Max Taylor: Photo Editor
Joshua Nieman: Comics Artist
Josh Nieman talks with EMU Gallery Program Director, Danny Baskin about art, emotions, creativity, and personal drive while they watch a sunset.
Articles featured in this episode:
"EMU football alums Gunnar Oakes, Brian Dooley find pro success with UFL's Michigan Panthers" - Caleb Henderson
"Review: 'Say Nothing' is a good introduction to the intense history of conflict between Britain and Ireland" - Gabriella Payeur
"EMU completes 'Maxx Match,' achieves football fundraising goal as new NCAA regulations loom large" - Caleb Henderson
Articles featured in this episode:
“As spring weather arrives, EMU police chief encourages participating in Eagle Alerts" - Israel Shriki
"Shakespeare gets a makeover in gender-bent "The Taming of the Shrew" - Gray Connor
'Review: 'You' brings Joe Goldberg to his end in final season" - Mariam Fakhreddine
"Michigan Student Action holds know your rights event on protesting" - Quanzelle Wyatt
"Local Artist of the Month: Madison Cantrell vends at Ypsi Pride 2025" - Carol Detary
Josh Nieman talks with EMU Campus Life Coordinator, Juniper Bamrick, about life, stress, grief and coping while the pair watch the sunset.
Eagle Entertainment is the Eastern Echo's official media podcast! Each week, we talk about the shows and movies we think college students are keeping an eye on.
This week, we're taking a look at Ryan Coogler's 2025 horror/thriller release "Sinners," starring Michael B. Jordan and Miles Caton.
Queso Tone has a conversation with marketer and promoter Anthony Farkas for an interview and conversation about the work he does within the entertainment industry.
Editor: Queso Tone
Producer: Alex Kreps
Engineer: Gray Connor
Queso Tone reunites with Eagletainment co-host, multimedia journalist, and Eastern Echo Digital Editor, Julez DeShetler to catch up and talk about what's new with each other since their previous Eagletainment recording.
Engineered by: Alex Kreps
Edited by: Queso Tone
WJCE or Women Journalist COVID-19 Experiences is brought to you by The Eastern Echo in partnership with Dr. You Li. This interview is a part of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. You Li for her project documenting women journalists' COVID-19 experiences through oral history interviews.
This episode is one of ten interviews editing for listening enjoyment. To listen to the full conversation as well as many more check out the Eastern Michigan University archive website at https://commons.emich.edu/cmwj/index.html
Narration: Alex Kreps
Interviewer: Dr. You Li
Guest: Beimeng Fu
Edited by: Alex Kreps
WJCE or Women Journalist COVID-19 Experiences is brought to you by The Eastern Echo in partnership with Dr. You Li. This interview is a part of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. You Li for her project documenting women journalists' COVID-19 experiences through oral history interviews.
This episode is one of ten interviews editing for listening enjoyment. To listen to the full conversation as well as many more check out the Eastern Michigan University archive website at https://commons.emich.edu/cmwj/index.html
Narration: Alex Kreps
Interviewer: Dr. You Li
Guest: Amanda Morris
Edited by: Alex Kreps
Queso Tone has a conversation with podcaster and EMU Alum, RJ Hunt. Through much laughter, they talk about his show, Buffed Up Sports, and the important aspects of consistency.
Engineered by: Alex Kreps
Edited by: Queso Tone
Queso Tone sits down with versatile musician, Volly, for a conversation about the benefits of therapy and his recent project.
Host: Queso Tone
Guest: Volly
Queso Tone sits down with rapper and multi-facet talent D.Wil for an interview and conversation about spirituality.
Host: Queso Tone
Guest: D.Wil
Producer: Alex Kreps
Edited by: Queso Tone
Wellness with Outdoors is your student run health and wellness podcast. Each episode focuses on new ways to improve your wellness and increase your connection to nature.
Host: Samson St. Clair
Engineer: Alex Kreps
Thumbnail: Alex Kreps
Scoop on the Scene episode 12! Listen in for news and events on Eastern Michigan University's campus!
Thumbnail: Julez DeShetler
Host: Julez DeShetler
Edited by: Alex Kreps
Scoop on the Scene episode 11! Listen in for news and events on Eastern Michigan University's campus!
Thumbnail: Julez DeShetler
Host: Julez DeShetler
Edited by: Alex Kreps
WJCE or Women Journalist COVID-19 Experiences is brought to you by The Eastern Echo in partnership with Dr. You Li. This interview is a part of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. You Li for her project documenting women journalists' COVID-19 experiences through oral history interviews.
This episode is one of ten interviews editing for listening enjoyment. To listen to the full conversation as well as many more check out the Eastern Michigan University archive website at https://commons.emich.edu/cmwj/index.html
Narration: Alex Kreps
Interviewer: Dr. You Li
Guest: Kathy Ganon
Edited by: Alex Kreps
A Conversational Tone Season 1 Episode 2: Queso Tone sits down with multi-facet artist and entrepreneur, Sed The Truth, for an interview and a conversation about not limiting yourself and undermining your ability.
Host: Queso Tone
Guest: Sed The Truth
Engineer: Jayce Matthews
Scoop on the Scene episode 10! Listen in for news and events on Eastern Michigan University's campus!
Thumbnail: Julez DeShetler
Host: Julez DeShetler
Edited by: Alex Kreps
WJCE or Women Journalist COVID-19 Experiences is brought to you by The Eastern Echo in partnership with Dr. You Li. This interview is a part of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. You Li for her project documenting women journalists' COVID-19 experiences through oral history interviews.
This episode is one of ten interviews editing for listening enjoyment. To listen to the full conversation as well as many more check out the Eastern Michigan University archive website at https://commons.emich.edu/cmwj/index.html
Narration: Alex Kreps
Interviewer: Dr. You Li
Guest: Lenora Chu
Edited by: Alex Kreps
Scoop on the Scene episode 9! Listen in for news and events on Eastern Michigan University's campus!
Thumbnail: Julez DeShetler
Host: Julez DeShetler
Edited by: Alex Kreps
WJCE or Women Journalist COVID-19 Experiences is brought to you by The Eastern Echo in partnership with Dr. You Li. This interview is a part of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. You Li for her project documenting women journalists' COVID-19 experiences through oral history interviews.
This episode is one of ten interviews editing for listening enjoyment. To listen to the full conversation as well as many more check out the Eastern Michigan University archive website at https://commons.emich.edu/cmwj/index.html
Narration: Alex Kreps
Interviewer: Dr. You Li
Guest: Jennifer Hassan
Edited by: Alex Kreps
Hosted by Queso Tone A Conversational Tone (ACT) is your one stop shop for all things local, hot, and interesting! Don't miss out on weekly episodes!
Host: Queso Tone
Scoop on the Scene episode 8! Listen in for news and events on Eastern Michigan University's campus!
Thumbnail: Julez DeShetler
Host: Julez DeShetler
Edited by: Alex Kreps
WJCE or Women Journalist COVID-19 Experiences is brought to you by The Eastern Echo in partnership with Dr. You Li. This interview is a part of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. You Li for her project documenting women journalists' COVID-19 experiences through oral history interviews.
This episode is one of ten interviews editing for listening enjoyment. To listen to the full conversation as well as many more check out the Eastern Michigan University archive website at https://commons.emich.edu/cmwj/index.html
Narration: Alex Kreps
Interviewer: Dr. You Li
Guest: Biena Magbitang
Edited by: Alex Kreps
Scoop on the Scene episode 7! Listen in for news and events on Eastern Michigan University's campus!
Thumbnail: Julez DeShetler
Host: Julez DeShetler
Edited by: Alex Kreps
WJCE or Women Journalist COVID-19 Experiences is brought to you by The Eastern Echo in partnership with Dr. You Li. This interview is a part of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. You Li for her project documenting women journalists' COVID-19 experiences through oral history interviews.
This episode is one of ten interviews editing for listening enjoyment. To listen to the full conversation as well as many more check out the Eastern Michigan University archive website at https://commons.emich.edu/cmwj/index.html
Narration: Alex Kreps
Interviewer: Dr. You Li
Guest: Ankita M. Kumar
Edited by: Alex Kreps
Scoop on the Scene episode 6 Halloween edition! Listen in for news and events on Eastern Michigan University's campus!
Thumbnail: Julez DeShetler
Host: Julez DeShetler
Edited by: Alex Kreps
WJCE or Women Journalist COVID-19 Experiences is brought to you by The Eastern Echo in partnership with Dr. You Li. This interview is a part of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. You Li for her project documenting women journalists' COVID-19 experiences through oral history interviews.
This episode is one of ten interviews editing for listening enjoyment. To listen to the full conversation as well as many more check out the Eastern Michigan University archive website at https://commons.emich.edu/cmwj/index.html
Narration: Alex Kreps
Interviewer: Dr. You Li
Guest: Elettra Fiumi
Edited by: Alex Kreps
Scoop on the Scene episode 5 October 18th through 25th. Listen in for news and events on Eastern Michigan University's campus!
Thumbnail: Julez DeShetler
Host: Julez DeShetler
Edited by: Alex Kreps
The Eastern Techo is your show for all things tech in todays world! Listen in each week for tech news, info, and more! And make sure to check out the Eastern Echo at https://www.easternecho.com
WJCE or Women Journalist COVID-19 Experiences is brought to you by The Eastern Echo in partnership with Dr. You Li. This interview is a part of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. You Li for her project documenting women journalists' COVID-19 experiences through oral history interviews.
This episode is one of ten interviews editing for listening enjoyment. To listen to the full conversation as well as many more check out the Eastern Michigan University archive website at https://commons.emich.edu/cmwj/index.html
Narration: Alex Kreps
Interviewer: Dr. You Li
Guest: Grace Moon
Edited by: Alex Kreps
Scoop on the Scene episode 4 October 11th through 18th. Listen in for news and events on Eastern Michigan University's campus!
Thumbnail: Julez DeShetler
Host: Julez DeShetler
Edited by: Alex Kreps
Scoop on the Scene episode 3 October 5th through 13th. Listen in for news and events on Eastern Michigan University's campus!
WJCE or Women Journalist COVID-19 Experiences is brought to you by The Eastern Echo in partnership with Dr. You Li. This interview is a part of a series of interviews conducted by Dr. You Li for her project documenting women journalists' COVID-19 experiences through oral history interviews.
This episode is one of ten interviews editing for listening enjoyment. To listen to the full conversation as well as many more check out the Eastern Michigan University archive website at https://commons.emich.edu/cmwj/index.html
Narration: Alex Kreps
Interviewer: Dr. You Li
Guest: Megan Clement
Edited by: Alex Kreps
Eastern Echo Podcast is the place for all things Eastern Echo related! Check out Dr You Li's work at https://commons.emich.edu/cmwj/index.html
Guest: Dr You Li
Crew:
Hosts: Antonio "Queso Tone" Byrd, Herb Foreman
Engineer: Jayce Matthews
Scoop on the Scene episode 2 September 21th through 28th. Listen in for news and events on Eastern Michigan University's campus!
Scoop on the Scene episode 1 September 14th through 20th. Listen in for news and events on Eastern Michigan University's campus!
AbdurRahman Elder talks Louis the Lightening Bug on this episode of The Eastern Echo Podcast.
Host: Queso Tone (Antonio Byrd)
Host: Matt McFarlin
Guest: AbdurRahman Elder
We loved hearing from Anthony Roperti and Anthony Farkas on this amazing episode of The Eastern Echo Podcast!
If you'd like to hear more from our guests check out their social media:
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Queso Tone: Instagram: @quesotone
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Eagletainment is The eastern Echo's premiere entertainment podcast. Featuring talent from all over the Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti, Detroit area.
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Eagletainment is The eastern Echo's premiere entertainment podcast. Featuring talent from all over the Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti, Detroit area.
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Eagletainment is The eastern Echo's premiere entertainment podcast. Featuring talent from all over the Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti, Detroit area.
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Eagletainment is The eastern Echo's premiere entertainment podcast. Featuring talent from all over the Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti, Detroit area.
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Eagletainment is The eastern Echo's premiere entertainment podcast. Featuring talent from all over the Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti, Detroit area.
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Host: Queso Tone (Antnoio Byrd)
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Eagletainment is The eastern Echo's premiere entertainment podcast. Featuring talent from all over the Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti, Detroit area.
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Eagletainment is The eastern Echo's premiere entertainment podcast. Featuring talent from all over the Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti, Detroit area.
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Eagletainment is The Eastern Echo's premiere entertainment podcast. Featuring talent from all over the Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti, and Detroit area.
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Eagletainment is The Eastern Echo's premiere entertainment podcast. Featuring talent from all over the Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti, and Detroit area.
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Guest: Frankie Cramer
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Eagletainment is The Eastern Echo's premiere entertainment podcast. Featuring talent from all over the Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti, and Detroit area.
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Eagletainment is The Eastern Echo's premiere entertainment podcast. Featuring talent from all across Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, and the greater Detroit area.
Host: Queso Tone
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Guest: Anya (a-ni-yah) Fuller
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Eagletainment is The Eastern Echo's premiere entertainment podcast. Featuring talent from all across Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County and the greater Detroit area.
Host: Julez DeShetler
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Eagletainment is The Eastern Echo's premiere entertainment podcast. Featuring talent from all across Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County and the greater Detroit area.
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Guest: Anthony Roperti
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Eagletainment is The Eastern Echo's premiere entertainment podcast. Featuring talent from all across Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County and the greater Detroit area.
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Eagletainment is The Eastern Echo's premiere entertainment podcast. Featuring talent from all across Washtenaw County and the greater Detroit area.
Co-Host: Julez DeShetler
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Guest: Clay The Don
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Eagletainment is The Eastern Echo's premiere entertainment podcast. Featuring talent from all across Washtenaw County and the greater Detroit area.
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Eagletainment is The Eastern Echo's premiere entertainment podcast. Featuring talent from all across Washtenaw County and the greater Detroit area.
Co-host: Julez DeShetler
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Eagletainment is The Eastern Echo's premiere entertainment podcast. Featuring talent from all across Washtenaw county and the greater Detroit area.
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Echo podcast host sits down with recent graduate Rashmi Rai.
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Podcast Editor Jordan Boyd speaks with outgoing Echo Editor-in-Chief Layla McMurtrie to recap her time at the Echo.
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Eastern Echo interview with Sport Management Club President Khaliah Mcord
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Eastern Echo Podcast editor Jordan Boyd interview with Student Aubrey Seymour.
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Edited by Jordan Boyd, Destiny Jenkins-Jones and Natalie Bigelow.
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Matthew McFarlin and Nolan Leak interview with Artist Cook Crawford
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Eastern Echo Jay Manea and Queso Tone interview with Artist Samson Shofoluwe.
Hosted by Sarai Yanes and Nolan Leak.
Interview by Destiny, Jenkins-Jones, Queso Tone and Natalie Bigelow
Scripted by Mariah Taylor.
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Eastern Echo host Sarai Yanes and Nolan Leak interviews Botany club president Dan Ruffing.
Hosted by Sarai Yanes and Nolan Leak.
Interview by Sarai Yanes and Nolan Leak.
Scripted by Mariah Taylor.
Edited by Jordan Boyd, Destiny Jenkins-Jones and Natalie Bigelow.
Produced by Jordan Boyd.
Eastern Echo Nolan leak and Jay Manea interviews EMU news editor double major Cedrick Charles. Representative of
His role of vice president of the pre-law chapter of the national black law student association
His plan to pursue immigration law in the future.
Hosted by Matthew McFarlin, Destiny, Jenkins-Jones, Queso Tone, Nolan Leak, and Jay Manea.
Interview by Nolan Leak and Jay Manea
Scripted by Mariah Taylor.
Nov. 15, 2022
Eastern Echo Editor-in-Chief Layla McMurtrie interviews EMU student Lada Protcheva, who traveled to the U.S. from Ukraine in March due to the war. Now, she has found a community at EMU where she studies computer science. Listen to the interview, along with a news recap and upcoming events. Stay tuned for a trivia question and the chance to win a prize.
Hosted by Matthew McFarlin, Sarai Yanes, Nolan Leak, and Jay Manea.
Interview by Layla McMurtrie.
Scripted by Mariah Taylor.
Edited by Jordan Boyd, Destiny Jenkins-Jones and Natalie Bigelow.
Produced by Jordan Boyd.
Eastern Echo Editor-in-Chief Layla McMurtrie interviews EMU student Pritish Kokate, who played basketball at India's NBA Academy and will be co-hosting an Eastern Echo sports podcast. Listen to the interview, along with a news recap and upcoming events. Stay tuned for a trivia question and the chance to win a prize.
Hosted by Layla McMurtrie, Matthew McFarlin, Sarai Yanes, and Destiny Jenkins-Jones.
Scripted by Mariah Taylor.
Edited by Jordan Boyd, Destiny Jenkins-Jones and Natalie Bigelow.
Produced by Jordan Boyd.
Listen to this special episode of You Li, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Journalism, having a Q&A with EMU alumni Nathan Bomey about his career in public service.
Produced by Jordan Boyd.
Tune into team Echo talking about Halloween.
Host by Nolan Leak, Sarai Yanes, Jay Manea, Matt McFarlin, Jordan Boyd and Destiny Jekins-Jones.
Scripted by Mariah Taylor.
Produced by Jordan Boyd.
Oct. 25, 2022
Podcast Editor Jordan Boyd interviews EMU alumni and former Echo Podcast Editor Ronia Cabansag. Tune in to hear the interview, along with news, upcoming events and a host discussion about parking on campus and the fall season.
Hosted by Matthew McFarlin, Aminah Yesuf, and Jordan Boyd.
Scripted by Mariah Taylor.
Produced by Jordan Boyd.
Oct. 18, 2022
Podcast host Destiny Jenkins-Jones interviews EMU senior Alexander Ware about his Autism Acceptance Program YouTube channel. Tune in to hear the interview, along with a news recap, upcoming events, and a chance to win a trivia prize.
Hosted by Matthew McFarlin, Sarai Yanes, Destiny Jenkins-Jones, and Jay Manea.
Oct. 11, 2022
Podcast Editor Jordan Boyd interviews EMU alumni and former Echo Editor-in-Chief Andrew Lenzo. Tune in to hear the interview, along with a news recap, upcoming events, and a chance to win a trivia prize.
Hosted by Matthew McFarlin, Sarai Yanes, Destiny Jenkins-Jones, and Jordan Boyd.
Scripted by Mariah Taylor.
On this week’s episode, Food Gatherers cancels Grillin' 2022 and launches a matching campaign, and the City of Ypsilanti updates residents on the Peninsular Paper Dam removal. I am your host, Jacob Walter Kendrick, and this is the Eastern Echo Podcast.
On this week’s episode, The Fowling Warehouse brings a new sports attraction to Ypsilanti, and EMU Housing and Residence Life hosts a 'Welcome Home 2025’ webinar. I am your host, Jacob Walter Kendrick, and this is the Eastern Echo Podcast.
On this week’s episode, EMU Theatre closes it’s season with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The '12 at 22' exhibit showcases EMU graduate candidates' artworks, and The Construction season kicks off in Ypsilanti with a road reconstruction project.
On this week’s episode, EMU Hosts its 42nd Undergraduate Symposium, EMU updates COVID-19 policies for face masks and daily health screenings, and the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office releases a new online reporting system.
On this week’s episode, State Representative Debbie Dingell secures $550,000 for EMU services, EMU to host the 42nd Undergraduate Symposium, and Amazon partners with Eastern Michigan University to pay for employees’ tuition.
On this week’s episode, EMU will host three free R.A.D. men’s self-defense classes, The EMU Adaptive Sports Club hosts wheelchair basketball at the EMU Rec/IM, and EMU's Changing the Cycle program launches to combat period poverty.
On this week’s episode, EMU Marching Band selects first Black, Indigenous, and People of Color drum majors to lead season 128, Ypsilanti District Library-Whittaker hosts 'Evicted' exhibit through March, Ypsilanti resident charged with animal cruelty.
On this week’s episode, EMU's Board of Regents reduces graduation credits, approves housing rates, and more, Students at Eastern Michigan University call for fraternities to be held accountable, and Food Gatherers partners with DoorDash for a grocery delivery program.
On this week's episode, Washtenaw County to lift K-12 school mask mandates on Feb. 28 , Where to find warming shelters in Washtenaw County, and Three-time Olympic track star Tiffany Porter from Ypsilanti announces her retirement.
Eastern Michigan University offers free meal kits throughout winter semester, Upcoming Ypsilanti events to celebrate Black History Month, and Ypsilanti’s Cultivate Coffee & Tap House announces indefinite closure
Eastern Michigan University Theatre opens the winter season with ‘Pipeline’, EMU's Eagle Nutrition Services hosts cooking classes, and Lucky Haskins, an antique shop with a twist, comes to Depot Town.
Eastern Michigan University receives a grant to promote STEM careers for young students, EMU opens Shake Smart in the Rec/IM, offering students healthy dining options, and The University of Michigan announces the removal of President Mark Schlissel.
the Ypsilanti community rallies support for female prisoners at the Huron Valley Correctional Facility, Eastern Michigan University welcomes Afghan refugees and offers volunteer opportunities, Washtenaw County prosecutor and the City of Ypsilanti file lawsuit against an EMU fraternity.
Holiday-themed events for families and friends in Ypsilanti, and 'A Year with Frog and Toad' coming to EMU Theatre.
The EMU Board of Regents —$14.2 million renovation of Roosevelt Hall and $52.6 million to financial aid for next academic year, and an EMU professor gets the highest honour from the Federal Republic of Germany.
The Greenhouse at EMU re-opens and EMU welcomes its first African American Foundation of Trustees board chair
Annual domestic violence Walk in Ypsilanti, autonomous shuttles coming to EMU, and Thompson and Co. Restaurant opening in Depot Town
Students living on-campus are required to be fully vaccinated. Listen now and learn more!
Listen to Jacob discuss Fall 2021 campus updates regarding vaccinations, masks, and more!
Ypsilanti Community Schools launch a full time remote program and the EMU acapella group Summit Street releases their debut album. Hear about those topics and more on this weeks episode!!
EMU and Gen G announce the arrival of several new esport program for students, a local Ann Arbor troop raises 60,000 meals during their annual food drive with Food Gatherers, and more. Hear about the current happenings on this weeks episode.
Hear about the 30 EMU buildings impacted by heavy rainfall, as well as the scholarship awarded to an incoming freshman. Plus, local Ypsilanti music news.
Food Gatherers of Ann Arbor sponsors a free summer meal program for the children and young adults of Washtenaw county. Hear more about it here!
Hear about EMU's latest Board of Regents meeting, where there was discussion about the new block tuition model, and 3D arts complex renovations. Plus, the EMU Undergraduate Research Stimulus Awards supporting students partnering with faculty in scholarly research.
Ann Arbor Organization Food Gatherer’s host a fundraiser in place of their annual picnic and EMU alumnus Jack Roush donates $1 million to our GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology. Plus, hear more about Eastern’s Africology and African-American Studies programs!
Reported: Megan Forystek, Catherine Lietz, Quanzelle Wyatt
Script: Layla McMurtrie
Producer: Cameron Santangelo
Host: Ronia Cabansag
EMU's Fashion Marketing and Design Program gives back to the community through a computer-aided design class, and EMUiNVENT brings young Michigan creators and inventors together in its third year of operation.
Reported: Cedrick Charles, Megan Forystek, Anastasia Moutzalias
Scripted: Layla McMurtrie
Produced: Cameron Santangelo
Host: Ronia-Isabel Cabansag
The Windgate Foundation donates $2.2 million to fund a 3D Arts Complex at Eastern Michigan University, and Ypsilanti makes plans to build a new public library. Listen to this week’s news recap here or on your favorite podcast app.
Reported: Emma Henri, Anastasia Moutzalias
Script: Layla McMurtrie
Produced: Ronia Cabansag, Cameron Santangelo
EMU launches the “Give Rise,” campaign, offering scholarships to boost student success. The university also announces a collaboration with U-M to launch the Digital Connecting Corps, a program that provides digital literacy training to senior citizens. Stay tuned until the end to hear the honorees of EMU's 60th Annual Alumni Awards
Reported: Cedrick Charles, Catherine Lietz, Quanzelle Wyatt
Script: Layla McMurtrie
Produced: Cameron Santangelo
Host: Ronia Cabansag.
EMU continues to offer free COVID-19 throughout the summer, and the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra donates resources to an Ypsilanti school.
Geoff Larcom, EMU's Executive Director of Media Relations, celebrates a career in journalism and media while looking forward to his retirement.
Reported: Austin Elliot, Daniel Magrisso, Emma Henri, Anastasia Moutzalias
Scripted: Layla McMurtrie
Producer & Host: Ronia Cabansag
Students hold a vigil in memory of victims of anti-Asian violence, EMU honors woman at the annual Women of Excellence ceremony, and the Center for digital Engagement offers 48 paid summer internships.
Reported: Catherine Lietz, Ronia Cabansag, Megan Forystek
Scripted: Jasmine Boyd, Ronia Cabansag
Hosted: Liz Hornyak
Produced: Ethan Myers, Ronia Cabansag
After learning about the racist history of Daniel L. Quirk, former namesake of EMU's Communication, Media, and Theatre Arts building, The Eastern Echo took up investigating the history behind the namesakes of other campus buildings.
In this first episode, we learn about Mary Ann Starkweather, namesake of Starkweather Hall, and her possible ties to the abolitionism. Throughout the mid-late 1800s, Starkweather was a well-know philanthropist in her community. She funded Starkweather Hall and Starkweather Chapel in Highland Cemetery.
Thank you to Dr. Beth Currans and James Mann for assisting us in our research.
Thoughts? Questions? Feedback? Email us at podcast@easternecho.com
Written & Reported: Kylie Gilligan
Produced: Ronia-Isabel Cabansag
EMU announces that the Fall 2021 semester will likely have a more traditional campus environment, EMU students begin a petition to extend the pass or fail grading option, and the Center of Entrepreneurship hosts a virtual webinar featuring Lisa Bee.
Reported: Anastasia Moutzalias, Emma Henri, Emily Bernabe
Scripted: Jasmine Boyd, Ronia Cabansag
Hosted: Ronia Cabansag
Produced: Ethan Myers
Student Government votes on a resolution regarding campus parking citations, EMU’s Jazz Ensemble perseveres in the midst of COVID-19, and an eco-friendly shop opens up in Dexter, Michigan. Read more at www.easternecho.com.
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Reported: Emma Henri, Quanzelle Wyatt, Anastasia Moutzalias
Scripted: Jasmine Boyd
Produced: Ethan Myers
Host: Ronia Cabansag
Hundreds gathered to stand in solidarity of survivors of sexual assault. Campus Life also hosted the annual Student Gold Medallion Awards, faculty discuss the racial imagery in Dr. Seuss’s books, and the Black Honors Student Organization celebrated Women's History Month.
Reported: Cedrick Charles, Austin Elliot, Megan Forystek, Ally Graham, Catherine Lietz, Gracie Thompson, Quanzelle Wyatt
Scripted: Jasmine Boyd, Ronia Cabansag
Hosted: Ronia Cabansag
Produced: Ethan Myers
Kappa Delta Pi will be hosting a fundraiser and book drive for local classrooms, and EMU’s Student Government votes in support of extending the Pass/Fail option. Student Government elections also open today. Be sure to stay tuned until the end of today’s podcast to hear about the Senate candidates.
Reported: Emma Henri
Scripted & Hosted: Roni Cabansag
Produced: Ethan Myers
EMU celebrates National Women's Day and prepares to honor students at the Student Gold Medallion Awards, and the Honors College hosts a biweekly book club. Listen to this week’s news on your favorite podcast app, or read the transcript here.
Reported: Emma Henri, Catherine Lietz
Script: Jasmine Boyd
Produced: Ethan Meyers
Host: Liz Hornyak
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appoints Chad Newton to the Board of Regents, an EMU student starts a non-profit organization to help students who struggle with mental illness, and Eastern Michigan University’s Jewish Studies Department hosts a live stream with Mira Awad.
Reported: Emily Bernabe, Megan Forystek
Script: Jasmine Boyd
Host: Liz Hornyak
Producer: Ethan Myers.
The Journal of Narrative Theory hosts a competition to cultivate the culture of Detroit, and EMU hosts several events to commemorate Black History Month. MU’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.
Reported: Emily Bernabe, Emma Henri, Catherine Lietz, Bianca Ramsey
Script: Jasmine Boyd, Ronia Cabansag
Host: Liz Hornyak
Produced: Ashlee Buhler, Ethan Smith
It’s a well-known fact that too much sodium can lead to serious health problems. But potato chips, mac and cheese, pizza, and other high-sodium food that many Americans so love can be tough to cut down on.
Dr. Joseph Breza, associate professor of Neuroscience and the Experimental Psychology Master’s program coordinator, has been working with a team of EMU researchers to study a potential solution. Listen to learn what unexpected ingredient they used to mimic the taste of salt.
Reported: Kaila Trefil
Produced: Ashlee Buhler, Ronia Cabansag
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.
Reporters: Emma Henri and Catherine Lietz,
Script: Jasmine Boyd
Produced: Ethan Meyers
Host: Liz Hornyak
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.
Reported: Emily Bernabe, Cedrick Charles
Script: Jasmine Boyd
Host: Liz Hornyak
Production: Ronia Cabansag, Ethan Meyers
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.
Reported: Cedrick Charles, Emma Henri, Bianca Ramsey
Script: Jasmine Boyd
Hosted: Ronia Cabansag
Produced: Ashlee Buhler and Ethan Myers.
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.
Reporting: Tyler Gaw, Emma Henri, Catherine Lietz
Script: Jasmine Boyd
Host: Liz Hornyak
Produced: Ethan Meyers
Two EMU students collaborate in creating a new job search platform, and noted journalist Yamiche Alcindor speaks at EMU's MLK Day celebration.
Script: Jasmine Boyd
Host: Liz Hornyak
Produced: Ashlee Buhler, Ethan Meyers
Edited: Ronia Cabansag
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.
Reporters: Tyler Gaw, Juliana Lumaj, Bianca Ramsey
Script: Jasmine Boyd
Host: Liz Hornyak
Producers: Ashlee Buhler, Ethan Meyers
Editor: Ronia Cabansag
Hear from two presenters at EMU's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration provide a preview of their program topics. Ash Gaunt, a graduate assistant at EMU's LGBT Resource Center, discusses their presentation on the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and dismantling white supremacy.
Dr. Sadaf Siddiqui-Ali, an associate professor in EMU's School of Communication, Media, and Theatre Arts, presents her research on depictions of Black and non-Black POC in modern media.
Attendees can preregister for these programs and others via this link.
Reporter: Kaila Trefil
Producers: Ashlee Buhler, Ronia Cabansag
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.
Script: Jasmine Boyd
Host: Ronia-Isabel Cabansag
Produced: Ashlee Buhler, Ronia-Isabel Cabansag
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.
Brittany Nicol, the Arts Management and Administration program graduate assistant, explains how her team selected artists to feature. Domenique Annoni, one of those artists, shares how isolation has impacted her work, and offers advice to those who may be struggling to find and hone their own passion.
Listen to an interview with Nicol and Annoni above. View the full documentary at EMU's YouTube channel.
Reported: Kaila Trefil
Produced: Ronia Cabansag
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.
Reporters: Cameryn Eberly, Tyler Gaw
Script: Jasmine Boyd, Ronia Cabansag
Host: Liz Hornyak
Producer: Lauren Smith
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.
Reported: Cameryn Eberly, Emma Henri, Julianna Lumaj
Scripted: Jasmine Boyd
Produced: Lauren Smith
Host: Ronia Cabansag
National Family History Day is celebrated on Thanksgiving. Danielle Howard, a dietetics intern at Eagle Nutrition Services (ENS), discusses why keeping track of one's family health history is so important. She explains what kind of information one should take note of, and offers advice on starting conversations about family health. Howard also explains why nutrition is critical to overall health.
ENS provides nutrition education and counseling services aimed at improving health, nutrition and longevity. It also serves an outlet for dietetic students to learn about professional, independent dietetic practices.
Eagle Nutrition Services is located at 160 Rackham Hall, and is open every Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You can find a full list of their available services and pricing here.
Reported: Kaila Trefil
Produced: Ashlee Buhler
Edited: Ronia Cabansag
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.
Reported: Luke Gremban, Emma Henri, Juliana Lumaj
Written: Jasmine Boyd
Edited: Ronia Cabansag
Host: Liz Hornyak
Produced: Lauren Smith
The freshman class of Fall 2020 is are making its way through a unique first semester of college. Two EMU freshman share how they've found ways to socialize and create their own "college experience," despite having to adapt to a socially distant and largely virtual semester. Two student organization leaders recall their own first semester of college, and describe how their organizations have adapted to the semester. They also share what they believe the university can do to better support students through this time.
Reported & Written: Lauren Smith
Produced: Ashlee Buhler
Edited: Ronia Cabansag
In this week’s news recap, hear which EMU alumni win local Board of Education seats in the general election, how EMU's COVID-19 cases compare to those of U-M and Washtenaw County overall, and which players attempted to make an impact in EMU’s opening football against Kent State.
Read more on our website:
Eastern Michigan alumni dominate Board of Education races at the community and state level
How EMU’s COVID-19 cases compare to U-M and Washtenaw County
Eagles fall in season opener to Kent State 23-27
Reported: Cedrick Charles, Luke Gremban, Parker Lazar, Gracie Thompson
Written: Jasmine Boyd
Edited: Ronia Cabansag
Produced: Lauren Smith
Host: Liz Hornyak
Krystle Dupree, and alumna of EMU's social work program, discusses her career path and shares her goals for the future. Dupree is running for Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education. If elected, Dupree has three main goals as a Board of Education member: make the Board more accessible and accountable for the community; hire a more culturally responsive and representative staff; and increase the districts focus on Special Education.
Reported & Hosted: Bianca Ramsey
Produced: Ashlee Buhler
EMU's Student Government swears in the newly elected Senate and appoints the Executive Board. In city news, Ypsilanti Township prepares to process absentee ballots, and The Holy Bones Festival collective organizes a fundraiser for a creative space being constructed downtown.
Read more on our website:
Student Senate meetings reconvened since COVID-19 shutdowns; in a bid for leadership, senators discuss Palestinian flag controversy
EMU Student Government: new senator application is approved, meeting is 'porn-bombed' midway through
Ypsilanti Township is prepared to count the thousands of its resident's absentee ballots on Election Day
Holy Bones Festival to raise funds for the Ypsilanti Performance Space through the Fundraise the Dead Auction
Reported: Cameryn Eberly, Juliana Lumaj, Kennedy Robinson
Script: Jasmine Boyd, Ronia Cabansag
Host: Liz Hornyak
Produced: Ashlee Buhler
James Mann, a local historian, independently offers tours at Ypsilanti's Highland Cemetery, a nationally registered historic site. During the tour, Mann points out the graves of many local heroes, from Dr. Ruth Gerry, M.D, an early settler to Ypsilanti and well-respected doctor, to Alonzo Miller, a fire chief who allegedly haunts the Ypsilanti Firehouse Museum.
This season’s tours take place from 7 to 9 pm from now until Oct. 31.Tickets are $10, and registration for the event is online. The Highland Cemetery is located at 943 N River St. in Ypsilanti. You can read more about the cemetery on their website.
Reported & Hosted: Kaila Trefil
Produced: Ronia Cabansag
In this week’s news, the Washtenaw County Health Department issues a stay in place order to U-M, and Ypsilanti City Council tries to accommodate restaurants struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic. In campus news, the EMU Board of Regents approves an updated academic calendar for the Winter 2021 semester. We also take a look into EMU’s sustainability program.
Read more on our website:
U-M students told to stay in place by Washtenaw County Health Department
In a bid to save local restaurants Ypsilanti City Council votes to allow extension of sidewalk permits
The truth behind EMU’s recycling and sustainability efforts
EMU student government plans to hold its first meeting tonight with only 60% of its seats filled
Reported: Austin Elliot, Juliana Lumaj, Kennedy Robinson, Gracie Thompson
Script: Ronia Cabansag
Hosted: Liz Hornyak
Produced: Ashlee Buhler, Lauren Smith
EMU alumnus Eric Sturgis runs for Ann Arbor City Council and Ypsilanti City Council discusses how its future meetings may be impacted by a recent Michigan Supreme Court decision. In campus news, an EMU history professor publishes her new book, and the music program adapts to the pandemic.
Reported: Cameryn Eberly, Juliana Lumaj, Will Philips, Gracie Thompson
Scripted: Ronia Cabansag, Jasmine Boyd
Hosted: Liz Hornyak
Produced: Ashlee Buhler, Lauren Smith
Learn how to vote absentee in Ypsilanti, hear what community leaders have to say about Ann Arbor City Council's recently passed resolution regarding entheogenic substances, and what Ypsilanti based recording studio Grove Studios is doing to support African-American musicians.
Reporting: Cameryn Eberly, Tyler Gaw, Julianna Lumaj
Script: Jasmine Boyd, Ronia Cabansag
Host: Liz Hornyak
Produced: Lauren Smith
Eileen Gaffney, a dietetics intern at Eagle Nutrition Services (ENS), shares tips on healthy eating and strengthening one’s immune system. ENS provides nutrition education and counseling services aimed at improving health, nutrition and longevity. It also serves an outlet for dietetic students to learn about professional, independent dietetic practices.
Eagle Nutrition Services is located at 160 Rackham Hall, and is open every Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You can find a full list of their available services and pricing here.
Produced: Ronia Cabansag
Eastern Michigan University implements another form of COVID testing on campus, Student Government election results are announced, Ypsilanti Community Schools is working hard for its students and staff in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, and EMU’s football team gets a new player for the 2020 season.
Read more on our website:
Eastern Michigan University testing wastewater from campus housing for COVID-19
Luis Romero and Colton Ray elected as student body president and vice president
A look inside Ypsilanti Community Schools amidst COVID-19
Greg Kelley says Hello to Eastern
Reporting: Ahmad Zalt, Kennedy Robinson, Gradie Thompson, Luke Gremban
Script: Jasmine Boyd
Host: Liz Hornyak
Production: Lauren Smith
On this week’s episode, the Office of the Michigan Attorney General denies charges against the Washtenaw County Sherriff's Deputy regarding a use-of-force incident, and Ypsilanti City Council votes that it is illegal to discriminate against someone who has a misdemeanor conviction. EMU honors the late Marilyn Horace-Moore by naming a scholarship after her.
Reported: Cameryn Eberly, Tyler Gaw, Julianna Lumaj
Script: Jasmine Boyd
Host: Liz Hornyak
Produced: Lauren Smith
An academic success coach and an EMU professor share their tips for students navigating a semester of online courses.
Eastern Michigan University students can find academic support at the Holman Success Center.
Reported & Written: Kylie Gilligan, Kaila Trefil
Produced: Ronia Cabansag
An EMU professor retires after 46 of teaching, Student Government prepares for elections, the Aviation program solidifies a new partnership, and a global esports organization commits to donating $1 million to the university.
Read more on our website:
A life of art and music: EMU's oldest professor, Nelson Amos, retiring from EMU at 81
COVID-19 pushes student government spring elections into fall 2020, meetings have yet to resume
Ypsilanti rapper, Kid Jay, collaborates with the Detroit Youth Choir to recreate "Glory" and bring like to racial injustice
Eastern Michigan Aviation Program signs 5-year partnership with Crosswinds Aviation
Eastern Michigan esports partner pledges $1 million towards gaming industry
Reporting: Gracie Thomson, Kennedy Robinson, Cameryn Eberly, Bianca Ramsey
Script: Jasmine Boyd, Ronia Cabansag
Host: Liz Hornyak
Produced: Lauren Smith
Eastern Michigan University's Quirk-Sponberg Theatre may be looking at a name change after officials were made aware that Daniel L. Quirk Jr., namesake of the building, frequently performed in blackface. The discovery has been, at the very least, unsettling for students, staff, and faculty alike.
University officials have committed to addressing the issue, but details about the next steps are still up for discussion. Hear what some students have to say about a potential name change, and why Pamela Cardell Cato, assistant managing director in the School of Communication, Media and Theatre Arts, is optimistic moving forward.
You can read our initial coverage of this story and view the photo of Daniel L. Quirk Jr. here.
Reported & Produced: Ashlee Buhler
The Ypsilanti Board of Trustees voted against buying additional absentee ballot scanners for the General Election, and Ypsilanti City Council discusses marijuana, police training, and city water and sewage bill. Also, EMU professors host a virtual webinar to give insight to students on how they can survive this semester.
Hosted: Liz Hornyak
Written: Jasmine Boyd
Produced: Ashlee Buhler
Reported: Julianna Lumaj, Graie Thompson
On this week’s episode, university officials consider renaming Quirk-Sponberg Theatre, students react to EMU’s decision to push back move-in, and CAPS continues to provide their services remotely.
Note: The originally published version of this episode referred to Daniel Quirk Jr. as the namesake of the Quirk-Sponberg Theatre. We were later informed that there a several Daniel Quirks currently alive. The audio has since been updated to specify Daniel L. Quirk Jr. as the theatre's namesake.
Reported: Ashlee Buhler, Cameryn Eberly, Liz Erne, and Austin Elliot
Host: Liz Hornyak
Produced: Lauren Smith
Script: Jasmine Boyd & Ronia Cabansag
Three EMU students and recent graduates describe what it's been like to be a young health care worker during a global pandemic.
Featuring: Mara Jaworski, Jia Lin, Sidney Phan
Produced: Ronia Cabansag
The Thrift Depot, a thrift store located in Ypsilanti's Depot Town, is set to open its doors for the first time on Tuesday, Sep. 1 at 10 a.m. Owners Joshua and Jen Maxam founded the store with a mission to help provide necessities to community members in need.
Photo courtesy of Joshua Maxam
Reported and hosted by Bianca Ramsey
Produced by Ronia Cabansag
Web article by Ronia Cabansag
EMU delays move-in for on-campus residents, classes will still resume on August 31, and student body president Ethan Smith creates a pledge to encourage students to do their part to keep campus safe.
Unfortunately, like many other organizations, the Eastern Echo has been severely impacted financially by the Coronavirus pandemic. We want to continue to be a credible source of local news, but we can't do it without your help. If you are willing and able, please consider donating to our crowdfunding campaign. Any amount is greatly appreciated, and we thank you for your support!
Script: Jasmine Boyd, Ronia Cabansag
Reporting: Dan D'Introno, Austin Elliot
Host: Liz Hornyak
Produced: Lauren Smith, Ronia Cabansag
Listen to an overview of EMU’s reopening plans for the fall semester. We’ll also discuss some of the controversial changes to Title IX that went into effect on Friday, Aug. 14.
Read more on EMU's reopening plan here.
Read more on the new Title IX regulations here.
Host: Liz Hornyak
Script: Ronia Cabansag
Producer: Lauren Smith
Two EMU alumni have been charged with counts of sexual assault and misconduct, and EMU announces its plans for the future of fall sports. In local news, Eli Savit wins the Democratic primary for Washtenaw County Prosecutor.
Unfortunately, like many other organizations, the Eastern Echo has been severely impacted financially by the Coronavirus pandemic. We want to continue to be a credible source of local news, but we can't do it without your help. If you are willing and able, please consider donating to our crowdfunding campaign. Any amount is greatly appreciated, and we thank you for your support!
Script: Jasmine Boyd
Host: Liz Hornyak
Produced: Lauren Smith
Stories reported by Cameryn Eberly, Austin Elliot, and Luke Gremban
Get to know KidJay, an Ypsilanti-based rapper who has set out to be a positive example for local youth. Whether he's opening for Jermaine Dupri at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, or rapping at a Black Lives Matter Protest, the artist hopes his music can make a positive impact.
The information in this podcast was originally presented in an article that was originally published on June 26, 2020.
Produced: Bianca Ramsey
On this week’s episode, the city of Ypsilanti announces that it will temporarily suspend parking meter payments, and Washtenaw Community College announces that it will be suspending its Culinary and Baking/Pastry Arts Program.
If you’re doing some last-minute research on local candidates, be sure to check out our Ypsi Votes series for reliable coverage of candidates in Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township.
Unfortunately, like many other organizations, the Eastern Echo has been severely impacted financially by the Coronavirus pandemic. We want to continue to be a credible source of local news, but we can't do it without your help. If you are willing and able, please consider donating to our crowdfunding campaign. Any amount is greatly appreciated, and we thank you for your support!
Script: Jasmine Boyd
Host: Liz Hornyak
Produced: Lauren Smith
COVID-19 negatively impacts local housing insecurity, officials suspect malicious intentions behind the fire at Ford Early Learning Center, and the university is in a negotiating war with part-time lecturers.
Unfortunately, like many other organizations, the Eastern Echo has been severely impacted financially by the Coronavirus pandemic. We want to continue to be a credible source of local news, but we can't do it without your help. If you are willing and able, please consider donating to our crowdfunding campaign. Any amount is greatly appreciated, and we thank you for your support!
Written: Jasmine Boyd
Host: Liz Hornyak
Produced: Lauren Smith
Students voice their opposition to Eastern Michigan University's online course fee, and Housing and Residence Life provides answers about campus living for the Fall semester. We also have profiles on two of the candidates running for Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners.
Written: Ronia Cabansag
Host: Liz Hornyak
Produced: Lauren Smith
In this week's news, Nicole Brown was appointed Ypsilanti’s mayor pro-tempore, and the Washtenaw County Board of Health has declared racism a public health crisis. We also have information about the third candidate running for Washtenaw County’s Prosecuting Attorney.
Written: Jasmine Boyd
Produced: Lauren Smith
Hosted: Ronia Cabansag
EMU has announced an increase in tuition for the 2020-2021 school year. We also have information about the candidates that are running for Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney.
Written: Jasmine Boyd
Host: Liz Hornyak
Produced: Lauren Smith
On this week's episode, EMU announces further plans for keeping staff and students safe next semester. In local news, Ypsilanti mayor Beth Bashert has resigned.
Script: Jasmine Boyd
Host: Liz Hornyak
Produced: Lauren Smith
Alumni of an EMU sorority strip their letters to demand action from the national organization. In city news, members of the local community call on the mayor of Ypsilanti to resign, and one local mother finds a way to provide for her community during the coronavirus pandemic.
Host: Liz Hornyak
Script: Ronia-Isabel Cabansag
Produced: Lauren Smith
In this week's news, EMU announces its single room guarantee as part of its #EMUSafe Initiative, an update on police reform in Michigan, and the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority’s gives tips on how to be safe while using public transit.
Host: Liz Hornyak
Script: Jasmine Boyd
Produced: Lauren Smith
Hundreds have gathered and protested against police brutality, and the Michigan senate has answered the call for legislative reform. In coronavirus news, Michigan’s stay-at-home order has been lifted. We
'll tell you what you need to know. The CDC director also encourages those attending protests to get tested for the virus. We’ll tell you about the testing sites that are available in the area.
Host: Liz Hornyak
Script: Jasmine Boyd
Produced: Ronia-Isabel Cabansag
In this week’s news, protests break out after a video was released of a Washtenaw County Sheriff Deputy repeatedly punching a black woman in the head. In other news, what Chairmen Jason Morgan said in his letter to President Trump. .
EMU’s theatre department is donating masks to the community, the Michigan Department of Health and Human services has partnered with Kroger to make a new testing site, and the grant for the new Ypsilanti Amtrak station was denied.
Host: Liz Hornyak
Script: Jasmine Boyd
Produced: Lauren Smith
University president James Smith announces a plan to reopen the university in the fall, EMU partners with U of M and other state universities to aid local governments, and certain local business see an unexpected increase in sales.
Ypsilanti finds a way support their local farmers markets in light of social distancing, an EMU student org raises funds for a community halfway around the world, and the Washtenaw County Health Department creates two more COVID-19 testing sites for Ypsilanti residents.
Written: Jasmine Boyd
Produced: Lauren Smith
In today’s news, a shooting on Grove Street and information on where Ypsilanti residents can go to get tested for COVID-19.
In today’s news, a string of thefts in Prospect Park, a case of theft on Summit Street, and updates on Summer B term courses at Eastern Michigan University.
To help promote local artists, we're looking to feature different local musicians/bands as the intro/outro music for our weekly news show! Submit your music at tinyurl.com/EchoPodMusic.
On today’s episode, updates on the various forms of financial aid being offered by the university, and news on how the College of Engineering and Technology is helping to protect medical workers.
Swoop's Food Pantry introduces a new set of guidelines due to COVID-19, and the university has created a grant to help students pay for online classes. Plus, updates on housing refunds for residential students.
Host: Liz Hornyak Script: Jasmine Boyd Producer: Lauren Smith Music: "Greener" by Chirp
Despite the pandemic, Swoop's Pantry, EMU's on-campus food pantry, is continuing to serve students in need of groceries, hygiene items, clothes, and other basic goods. Joelle Summers, the graduate assistant at Swoop's Pantry, discusses the changes that were made to accommodate this emergency situation.
For more information, visit www.emich.edu/swoopspantry/index.php.
We apologize that the sound quality of today's episode isn't quite what it normally is. Our team doing our best to produce high-quality audio with the limited equipment each reporter has on hand.
Reporter: Bianca Ramsey Producer: Rylee Barnsdale
Eastern Michigan University is doing what it can to help support the community. In this weeks news, medical professionals will be permitted to stay in the Village Apartments, and Campus Life has come up with a financial program to reimburse student organizations whose events have been cancelled.
Host: Liz Hornyak Script: Jasmine Boyd Producer: Ronia Cabansag Music: "Let's Pretend There's a Moon" by Jordan Blanchard
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If you're like 40.1% of Americans, you often ponder the age-old question, "What does it sound like inside of Echo Editor-in-Chief Austin Elliott's jacket pocket?" Ponder no more, for an answer has been determined. After 20 months of painstaking research and meticulous production work, the Eastern Echo Podcast team has been able to aurally simulate every fabric rustle, key jangle, and muffled footstep that one would hear from the depths of Austin's pocket. Listen to hear our greatest work yet.
Note: Austin forgot to turn off the recorder after an interview and a work of art resulted. Happy April Fool's Day!
2 EMU students and 1 faculty member have tested positive for COVID-19, and students have the option of a pass-fail grading system.
Producer: Lauren Smith Writer: Jasmine Boyd Host: Liz Hornyak
The historic United States 2016 Presidential Election brought with it a new age of hatred for the media. General distrust of the practices of the press is nothing new to American society, as many government officials have tumultuous relationships with the media. To achieve a better understanding of the topic of fake news and why we as a society need journalists, senior producer Rylee Barnsdale speaks with with Dr. You Li, an assistant professor of journalism at EMU.
EMU will close all campus housing by March 31, and has suspended at in-person classes through the end of the semester. Despite the cancellation of all sports seasons, several EMU teams set records worth celebrating.
In December, Eastern Michigan University brought the whimsy of the play "Still Life with Iris" to Quirk Theater. The show features endlessly layered costumes, evocative music and sound effects, screen projections, vibrant set pieces, and even sleight-of-hand magic. .
But how do audience members with low vision experience the projected stars thrown up on a black sky, or the Flower Painter turning grey flowers into a rainbow bouquet? How do those with low hearing relate to Mozart’s character as he struggles for inspiration on a handheld piano?
Halley Bass goes behind-the-scenes of "Still Life with Iris" to better understand what goes into an accessible and sensory-friendly performance.
Producer: Rylee Barnsdale Reporter: Halley Bass Story Editor: Ronia-Isabel Cabansag
Super Tuesday voters at the EMU Honors College reveal who they voted for, and Dr. Beth Henschen of the EMU Political Science Department weighs in on who she believes can best contend with the Trump campaign.
As of Sunday evening, March 15th, there are 53 reported cases of COVID-19 in the state of Michigan. Ypsilanti has declared a state of emergency, and the community is stepping up to support its citizens through this uncertain time. Plus, listen to an exclusive interview with athletic director Scott Wetherbee.
In this week’s news, EMU’s response to the global coronavirus outbreak, the university’s new contract with Civic Media Group, and information on a free tax preparation seminar for students.
If you’re like many EMU students, you’ve heard of The Office of the Ombuds, but you may not know who works there or the services they provide. Reporters Kylie Gilligan and Bianca Ramsey break down the who, what, and where of this department, and how it can help students with grade disputes, course withdrawal applications, and discrimination claims, and other policy-based issues.
On today’s episode, we’re bringing you an update in the search for Trey Matthews’ killer, and news on two new members of EMU’s student senate. Plus, what you need to know about this year’s Pride Prom.
Host: Kylie Gilligan Script: Jasmine Boyd Producer: Lauren Smith
The Eastern Echo is welcoming a new podcast to the network! Be sure to subscribe to The Factory Report wherever you get your podcasts. The pilot drops at 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 2nd.
You may be familiar with Eastern Michigan University's Porter Building, but are you familiar with the man behind the name? Reporter Jasmine Boyd provides a brief history of the African American man who served as EMU's president during the height of the American Civil Rights Movement.
Research by Jasmine Boyd & Justus Maddox Produced by Ronia-Isabel Cabansag
On today’s episode, an overview of several decisions made by the EMU Board of Regents last Thursday, and a generous donation from alumni group GameAbove. Also this week, students have the opportunity to interact with therapy animals and take a free yoga class.
On today’s episode, news on parking updates for the city of Ypsilanti, how the Ypsilanti District Library is celebrating Black History Month, as well as exciting opportunities for students to get help with scholarships and finding their career path.
On today’s episode, updates on the Coronavirus specimens tested in Washtenaw county, news on the police training that took place at Buell Hall, and updates on EMU’s basketball and gymnastics teams.
After August 1970, the name John Norman Collins more or less disappears from the headlines and news reports. It’s the end of an era. With Collins behind bars for life, the city can breathe again. But still, something just isn’t quite right. One man was convicted of a horrific act and is rightfully paying the price, yes. But seven families are still left wondering, mourning, and searching for answers.
Hosted by Arica Frisbey Written by Ronia-Isabel Cabansag Produced by Rylee Barnsdale
On today’s episode, news on the death of an NBA legend, plans to bring a new Amtrak station to Ypsilanti, and a vegan potluck happening this week in Ypsilanti’s Depot Town.
In this week’s news, a vigil held in honor of a young man killed in Ypsilanti Township Park, info on CloseUP Theatre Troupe’s anticipated MLK performances, as well as an opportunity to become a part of the Eastern Pride Identity Coalition.
On the third installment of our Michigan Murders Series, we take you back to the courtroom where it all happened and walk you through John Norman Collins’ trial. After a long year for Ypsilanti, Collins finally meets his fate.
Hosted by Arica Frisbey Written By Ronia-Isabel Cabansag, Arica Frisbey, Tyler Gaw Produced by Rylee Barnsdale Additional voice-overs provided by Austin Elliott, Johnny Thomas, and Heather Weigel
On today’s episode, news concerning a robbery that happened just south of campus, info on EMU’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, as well as updates on the gymnastics and basketball teams.
Welcome back to campus! On today’s episode, we’re bringing you updates on both basketball teams, news about a celebration for new EMU staff and faculty, as well as dates and times for this month’s Wellness Woof.
How did Collins manage to completely avoid police attention for nearly a full year? And what was he doing in the two-year span between his first crime and his arrest? We take a closer look at the Michigan Murderer himself, and why no one expected that it would be John Norman Collins.
Between 1967 and 1989, seven young women, all between the ages of 13 and 23, were found dead in Washtenaw County. Listen to learn the who, what, when, where, and how of the real-life 50-year-old cold case known today as The Michigan Murders.
Between the summers of 1967 and 1969, seven young women were found dead in Washtenaw County. This launched a frantic manhunt for a serial killer in Ypsilanti. No one could have foreseen what the hunt would bring.
Information on this week’s upcoming event, including Giving True Day, the annual Celebration of Writing, and a holiday concert in the Student Center.
News on Student Government's plans for the semester and how EMU is helping to improve health disparities among the Asian-American community, plus updates on the football team’s bowl eligibility.
Listen to an exclusive interview with one of the organizers of a recent event that brought model and actress Dominique Jackson of FX's "Pose" to speak at EMU.
On today’s episode - important fundraising campaigns that will help students and faculty, a recent win for EMU men’s basketball team, and upcoming campus events, including a salary negotiation workshop.
News on decisions made by the Board of Regents , an overview of several upcoming mental wellness and career preparation events, and an update on sports.
The Echo team is back with Part Two of our Student Wellness Series. From the Commons to the REC, we’ll be focusing on physical wellness resources that are available to you as a student. And for those of you who responded to our Instagram story with nutrition questions a couple weeks ago - those questions are getting answered today. Tune in for tips on healthy living that you can actually apply to your busy student schedule.
On today’s news briefing, information on a robbery on Halloween, a new academic program approved by the Board of Regents, and updates on EMU sports from this past week.
Happy Halloween from The Eastern Echo! Listen as host Liz Hornyak shares the stories of ghosts of Ypsilanti's and EMU's past.
In this week’s news, a recap of President Smith’s State of the University Address, news on EMU’s deposit on eleven acres of contaminated land, and an important new partnership between Student Government and the EMU Foundation.
In this week’s news overview, EMU Theatre has announced big plans for their December production. In local news, Ypsi city council has voiced their decision on recreational marijuana establishments, and EMU may be seeing an influx of graduate students in the coming semester. We’ll also be announcing performance times for EMU Theatre’s production of Cabaret.
Schoolwork and stress are unavoidable, but The Echo team is here to remind you to take care of yourself this midterm season. In the next two weeks, we’ll be taking you through a short student wellness series. Today, we’ll introduce some mental wellness resources available to you both on and off campus, from group therapy to lakefront meditation.
Updates on Student Government’s budget allocation, news of planned renovations to Ypsi’s Rutherford Bathhouse, and a rundown of EMU Sport scores from this weekend. Following our news briefing is your guide to events at EMU throughout the coming week.
Updates on the Pease Auditorium Lot carjacking, a preview of Student Government’s upcoming physical and mental wellness programming, and important news about the Business and Finance Committee budget. Plus, your guide to Eastern’s 99th Annual Homecoming Week Festivities!
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