''The Eastern Echo'' is the independent student

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Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University (EMU, EMich, Eastern Michigan or simply Eastern) is a public university, public research university in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1849 as the Michigan State Normal School, it was the fourth normal ...

in Ypsilanti,

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. The paper is funded through

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revenue. The paper is published on Mondays during the fall and winter semesters. Although EMU funds a Student Media Director, that official has no editorial influence over the content of the ''Eastern Echo''.

History

The newspaper started as the Normal News in 1881 when the school was known as Normal College. It later became the Normal College News and, then, the ''Eastern Echo'' in 1956, when the university was renamed to Eastern Michigan College. The newspaper is currently operating out of the second floor of King Hall, a former dormitory which has been converted into office space for a number of campus organizations and services.

Publishing and distribution

The ''Eastern Echo'' is available free at virtually any campus building at

and at more than 40 off-campus locations. Its circulation varies from 7,000 to 12,000 throughout the year. The paper also publishes its content, and archives dating to September 2003, on its website.

External links

Official Site

Notes

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