The Eastern Echo
Newspaper PublishingMichigan, United States11-50 Employees
The Eastern Echo is a student-run newspaper published in Ypsilanti, Michigan, serving Eastern Michigan University and the surrounding community as an independent journalistic outlet for more than a century. Founded in 1881 as the Normal News, it continues to provide news coverage and reporting through its ongoing operation, with a long-standing role in campus life and local discourse. Based in Ypsilanti, the publication operates within the newspaper publishing industry and has maintained its identity through changes over the years, including notable staff appointments and contest recognition. In recent years, the Echo has participated in industry events and earned awards in collegiate journalism contests, reflecting its position as a regional student newspaper with ties to both the university and the broader Michigan press community.