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Small college uses niche sport to boost enrollment

By Guest Contributor | October 19, 2023

The world of collegiate sports is ever-growing as new sports come into the spotlight, but one is emerging that might be a surprise – bass fishing.

“We just have all kinds of sports that are maybe off the beaten path, but have a strong following,” he said.

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Nature can nurture: MSU gardens help heal students

By Guest Contributor | June 14, 2023

Visiting the Horticulture Gardens means stepping into a different world.

Recreation

Michigan’s Magnet Man attracts river trash

By Vladislava Sukhanovskaya | March 9, 2023

The heaviest thing that he has found is a full-sized safe in the Rouge River in Delray, Michigan, taking seven people with magnets and hooks to pull it out.

Recreation

Greenspace starts with grassroots

By Guest Contributor | February 17, 2023

People need access to nature, and they need access within reaching distance of their homes, whether it’s a walk or a bike because that helps with mental health and connection to community.

Recreation

Greenspace starts with grassroots

By Jake Christie | February 15, 2023

Improving green space equity means increasing the amount and accessibility of green spaces, especially in areas otherwise lacking them.

Recreation

Free library program increases access to Minnesota state parks

By Guest Contributor | February 14, 2023

The program offers free seven-day entry passes for state parks. The passes can be checked out from participating local libraries and eliminate the cost associated with entering state parks. 

Recreation

Outdoor equity heading in the right direction

By Guest Contributor | February 13, 2023

Cities like Detroit and Flint are moving to provide more recreation facilities available to the public.

Recreation

National park attendance, student activities, reflect outdoor habits adopted in the pandemic

By Guest Contributor | January 24, 2023

In addition, the pandemic sparked individual decisions to spend more time outside.

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Wisconsin lighthouse added to the National Register of Historic Places

By Sierra Moore | January 12, 2023

As noted in the nomination, the lighthouse represents four areas of significance: its maritime history, architecture, engineering and transportation. 

Commentary

Commentary: The Great Lakes live in my soul

By Abigail Comar | December 30, 2022

Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes, but I couldn’t have felt farther from the Great ones. 

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Catch of the Day

  • Michigan Press Association honors Echo reporters

    Ten Great Lakes Echo reporters recently scored honors in the 2023 Michigan Press Association’s College Better Newspaper Contest.  “Our bench is deep, but it has to be to cover the world’s most important beat,” said Echo Editor David Poulson

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Commentary

  • GUEST COMMENTARY: Speak up to stop the spotted lanternfly and other invaders

    By David Strayer If you’ve driven Michigan’s highways lately, you’ve probably seen the billboards: a big picture of a lanternfly, with the message, “See it. Squish it. Report it.” This is good advice, as far as it goes, but it should go further. The spotted lanternfly is a serious pest that is poised to cause […]

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Podcasts

  • Four electric buses will hit University of Michigan’s campus next summer

    Power is supplied to the electric motor very quickly which gives the electric bus high performance and rapid acceleration.

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Climate Stories

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How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
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COVID-19

  • Communities welcome return of winter festivals

    By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according to Michigan Festivals and Events Association CEO Mike Szukhent. According to Szukhent, the lack of winter festivals last year “hit hard.” […]

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