Voices of Youth: How media affect young people’s body image and self-worth
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student writer Vaishnavi Attili examines media's impact on young people's self-perception.
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From Zoom open mics to distanced concerts, Facebook group offers connections for Ypsi-area musicians
A Facebook group organized by Ypsilanti resident and singer-songwriter Shannon Lee has bloomed into a networking space for local musicians – even during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wolverine Voices: Despite pandemic, U-M students find ways to connect on and off campus
Instead of cheering on the Wolverines at the Big House, attending weekly tailgates, and freely socializing with peers on campus, U-M students have had to adapt to a completely new social normal this fall.
Grassroots “Buy Black Friday” campaign aims to boost Black-owned business in Ypsi area
Each week, Bryan Foley posts on Facebook a list of local Black-owned businesses he's urging residents to support.
U-M student publication’s secret to 20 years of success: It’s not a magazine, it’s a media company.
In the age of blogs, social media influencers, and podcasts, it's easy to say print media is dead. But the students behind SHEI's website, social channels, and print magazine have a different answer.
How the Ypsilanti Community High School choir returned to the national spotlight
The choir hadn't competed in four years, but it recently took a first-place award in a Washington, D.C. competition and its teacher is now plotting a trip for students to sing at Carnegie Hall.
Video VIDEO: On the Ground Ypsi’s panel discussion with Ypsi’s next generation of leaders
Enjoy full video of our July 18, 2018 discussion, moderated by Yen Azzaro and featuring panelists DJ Cherif, Jermaine Dickerson, Morgan Foreman, and Elize Jekabson.
From neighborliness to name-calling, Washtenaw County Nextdoor is what you make it
How has the popular neighborhood-based social network changed locals' lives? Answers vary broadly based on where you live, what you’re looking to Nextdoor to provide, and how you engage with the platform.
Envisioning the future with four of Ypsi’s young leaders
In advance of our free panel discussion featuring young Ypsi leaders, we chatted with the panelists about what they have to offer their community and where it should go next.
New Washtenaw County program to offer paid tech apprenticeships, emphasizing underrepresented groups
Funded by a $1.5 million grant, organizers say the program will level the playing field in tech for military veterans, women, and people of color.
From Zoom open mics to distanced concerts, Facebook group offers connections for Ypsi-area musicians
A Facebook group organized by Ypsilanti resident and singer-songwriter Shannon Lee has bloomed into a networking space for local musicians – even during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wolverine Voices: Despite pandemic, U-M students find ways to connect on and off campus
Instead of cheering on the Wolverines at the Big House, attending weekly tailgates, and freely socializing with peers on campus, U-M students have had to adapt to a completely new social normal this fall.
Grassroots “Buy Black Friday” campaign aims to boost Black-owned business in Ypsi area
Each week, Bryan Foley posts on Facebook a list of local Black-owned businesses he's urging residents to support.
U-M student publication’s secret to 20 years of success: It’s not a magazine, it’s a media company.
In the age of blogs, social media influencers, and podcasts, it's easy to say print media is dead. But the students behind SHEI's website, social channels, and print magazine have a different answer.
How the Ypsilanti Community High School choir returned to the national spotlight
The choir hadn't competed in four years, but it recently took a first-place award in a Washington, D.C. competition and its teacher is now plotting a trip for students to sing at Carnegie Hall.
Video VIDEO: On the Ground Ypsi’s panel discussion with Ypsi’s next generation of leaders
Enjoy full video of our July 18, 2018 discussion, moderated by Yen Azzaro and featuring panelists DJ Cherif, Jermaine Dickerson, Morgan Foreman, and Elize Jekabson.
From neighborliness to name-calling, Washtenaw County Nextdoor is what you make it
How has the popular neighborhood-based social network changed locals' lives? Answers vary broadly based on where you live, what you’re looking to Nextdoor to provide, and how you engage with the platform.
Envisioning the future with four of Ypsi’s young leaders
In advance of our free panel discussion featuring young Ypsi leaders, we chatted with the panelists about what they have to offer their community and where it should go next.
New Washtenaw County program to offer paid tech apprenticeships, emphasizing underrepresented groups
Funded by a $1.5 million grant, organizers say the program will level the playing field in tech for military veterans, women, and people of color.
