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…Nikole Hannah-Jones, domestic correspondent for The New York Times Magazine and creator of the NYT 1619 Project, compared slavery to the red pill in the movie, “The Matrix.” As Hannah- Jones described it, the legacy of slavery in America is “the coding and the architecture of everything that we see, and we have been allowing this country to pretend that slavery is marginal to the American story.” Tuesday night, The Wallace Hou...…

…With Ann Arbor rent prices skyrocketing and student voter turnout flatlining, the University of Michigan Central Student Government met Tuesday night in the Michigan Union to pass resolutions to renew a taskforce researching a student tenants union and to discuss CSG and national election reform. Because Ann Arbor rent has increased at a yearly rate of nearly 16 percent, the Assembly passed a resolution reauthorizing ...…

…Engineering sophomore Carla Voigt, the University’s liaison to the ABTS, said the passage of the proposal aligns with CSG’s past actions. “We really just wanted to get the other Big Ten schools to be a part of the same thing that we were investigating, pulling out of investments in fossil fuel industries,” Voigt said. “It’s not unlike claims that we have made in the past or actions that we have done, like when we divested from th...…

…I n Rick Santorum, Sean Duffy and every other commentator on cable news, there is a politician. More importantly, there is content. The outrage cycle is just a part of that content, and as long as there is more content, everyone is happy. Duffy, formerly of “The Real World” fame, was elected as part of the 2010 Tea Party wave to Congress, where he remained for almost ten years until resigning in September of 2019. After, he op...…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Wednesday, January 29, 2020 — 5A Unchained to curating a group of songs into an album, Shelton can release whatever he wants, whenever he wants. For better or for worse, it seems like we won’t be getting any new Blake Shelton albums for a long time … or maybe ever. Whether that possibility bums you out or makes you sigh in relief — keep in mind that Shelton isn’t going anywhere. In a...…

…6A — Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Arts The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com WHISPER SUBMIT A WHISPER By John Guzzetta ©2020 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 01/29/20 Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis 01/29/20 ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: Release Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 ACROSS 1 Like much desert terrain 5 Constructed 10 Modeling material 14 Latina toon explorer 15 Bay of Beng...…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, January 29, 2020 — 7A Johnson, Hillmon adding leadership On Sunday, the Michigan women’s basketball team desperately needed a win against Rutgers to get its season back on track. Putting up a career-high 24 points and 11 rebounds, senior guard Akienreh Johnson stepped up with her first career double- double to help the Wolverines win, 71-57. Her performance was even more ...…

…8A — Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Win-coln, Nebraska LINCOLN — It was decidedly different from the Michigan lineup that’s showed up most of this season, and decidedly different from the fast-paced, physical style of play that has become a trademark of the Wolverines this season. Still, though, it was a win. And on Tuesday in Lincoln, when Michigan came in looking to snap a disheartening ...…

…statement THE MICHIGAN DAILY | JANUARY 29, 2020 PHOTO BY KEEMYA ESMAEL A shaved head will grow back …

…Wednesday, January 29, 2020 // The Statement 2B Managing Statement Editor Magdalena Mihaylova Deputy Editors Emily Stillman Marisa Wright Associate Editor Reece Meyhoefer Designers Liz Bigham Kate Glad Copy Editors Madison Gagne Sadia Jiban Photo Editor Keemya Esmael Editor in Chief Elizabeth Lawrence Managing Editor Erin White G rowing up in the late 2000s, the best six days of the year were when my American...…

…I ’ve recently noticed that when I talk to someone I’m just getting to know — a new classmate or coworker — and I tell a story that involves my boyfriend, I’ll refer to him as “one of my friends” or “this one guy.” It’s funny, and I feel a little strange after I say it, but it’s as if there’s a standard I can’t defy. This elusive standard keeps me in line with the expectation for young college women: Don’t appear too tied down, over...…

…I n May of 2019, I sat staring at my reflection in a small rectangular mirror. I pulled my hair back tightly, entangling my fingers within locks of hair. Staring at my complexion I saw a round, egg-shaped face and pale pink lips that were cracked from unseasonably cold weather. I ran my hands through my hair, letting it fall to my shoulders. Some intertwined pieces coiled around one another forming knots. I laughed at the knots. It...…

…Wednesday, January 29, 2020 // The Statement 6B What’s with the crows? I t’s late. You’re walking home from somewhere on campus, maybe Mason Hall or the Michigan League. Walking through the cold, wintery night air, you hear drops on the ground and movements in the trees. You look up and see dozens — even hundreds — of American black crows peppering the branches. You bolt, hearing more drops, while covering your head and ducking. If...…

…Wednesday, January 16, 2019 // The Statement 7B Wednesday, January 29, 2020 // The Statement 7B I n a past life, I ran. For all four years of high school, I was a member of the junior varsity cross country team, having joined on a mandate from my mom: I had to do a sport in high school to keep busy, be healthy and stay “socially stimulated.” Ball sports were an automatic no for someone like me, who’d been hit in the face with a baske...…

…8B Wednesday, January 29, 2020 // The Statement STREET CATS OF IRAN WILD CATS ROAM THE STREETS OF TEHRAN, ISFAHAN AND SHIRAZ PHOTOS BY KEEMYA ESMAEL …

…Content warning: Sexual assault More than one hundred protesters gathered outside the Postma Family Clubhouse at the University of Michigan Golf Course Sept. 23, where the Board of Regents were meeting in person for the first time since March 2020. The crowd protested the University’s handling of allegations of sexual abuse against late University athletic doctor Robert Anderson and demanded stronger accountabil...…

…The President of Latvia, his Excel- lency Egils Levits, discussed several key issues regarding foreign and domestic policy at an event hosted by the Uni- versity of Michigan Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia and the University of Michigan Law School on Sept. 23. The talk included Geneviève Zubrzycki, WCEE director and profes- sor of sociology, and Daniel Halbers- tam, Eric Stein Collegiate Professor of Law and director of the ...…

…The University of Michigan announced a finalized sexual and gender-based misconduct policy on Thursday that includes more concrete definitions of misconduct, clarifies ways to report misconduct and out- lines procedures for addressing sexual and gender-based misconduct allega- tions. This policy replaces the interim umbrella policy, Standard Practice Guide and other related policies that were instituted in August 2020. The new po...…

…The pains of sharing a photo on Instagram are almost never ending. A pimple too big, a filter too “cheugy” and a smile too large can all be deemed a final flaw. Even after finding the right photo, there is still the aesthetic to consider — pulling and twisting a photo you love to fit into the dollhouse that is your profile page. This pre-post step is mandatory: You have to clean up the clutter in an image, so it can perfectly occupy...…

…Picture this: a lazy Monday afternoon. I’m sitting on my couch in the 100 degree weather of Mumbai, India, scrolling through Twitter. Now, every few days, I’ll see the occasional insightful Tweet, but none stuck with me quite like this one: “Gen Z will drink one medium caramel latte, not eat a single thing till 4 p.m., verbally abuse a racist, crack a joke about their mental health and pick up a tear gas canister with their b...…

…Over the course of the past year, local and state governments have urgently declared racism as a public health crisis. On Aug. 5, 2020, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive to this end and created the Black Leadership Advisory Council as an advisory capacity to develop and direct racially equitable policies and actions in Michigan. These declarations were long overdue, and both the COVID-19 pandemic and the surge in ...…

…At twilight, when the fulgent glow of the setting sun flickers with fleeting fatality, I often find solace in setting out, stride by stride, for a nice evening walk. It’s a wander of wonder. Sunsets, after all, in their evocation of quiet contemplation of celestial creation, alter our sense of time, making us meditate on meaning, prompting us to ponder our plight, as the night falls and the death of the day is at bay. Walking, for...…

…7-Opinion O ver the last few decades, climate change and pollution have become an ever-increasing cause of concern due to the threats they pose, be it floods, hurricanes, habitat destruction or any number of natural disasters. Due to this increasing concern, there’s been a huge push for individuals to cut down on their personal impact. This can be seen everywhere with initiatives like Save the Turtles, the increasing populari...…

… Consulting is huge at Michigan — the job prospect is so popular and widespread that it’s even designated its own season. From August to November, a large section of the student body is busy sending out their resumes, getting in touch with alumni and practicing for interviews. When recruiters from major firms hold events on campus — most commonly in the Ross School of Business or Blau Hall (the University of Michigan’s premie...…

…On Saturday, the Michigan football team’s offense limped through a scoreless second half against Rutgers. While the Scarlet Knights stymied the Wolverines’ rushing attack, junior quarterback Cade McNamara wilted, throwing for just seven yards across the final two quarters. Still, two days later, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh offered a positive review of McNamara’s performance. “For the most part, I thought he was pretty darn g...…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, September 29, 2021 — 11 Front row improvements spur Michigan past Michigan State The No. 18 Michigan women’s soccer team found itself in a place it has been three times this season: tied at the end of regulation. The Wolverines (7-1-2 overall, 1-0-1 Big Ten) battled Wisconsin (7-1-3, 2-0-1) for 90 minutes, but staunch defense and limited offensive opportunities on bo...…

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…The word “showtime” evokes two images: first, a rising curtain, and second, a 12-year era (1979-1991) of entertaining Los Angeles Lakers basketball. “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” is a gritty HBO sports drama with Hollywood appeal beyond the Lakers fan base. Based on Jeff Pearlman’s nonfiction book, “Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s,” “Winning Time” is a fictionalizat...…

…4 Disney’s still too scared to say “gay” For decades, Disney has prided itself on creating magic. Disney’s products are designed to add some magic to life, to create an escape from the greater problems of the world. But all of that work promoting itself as a source of joy and happily-ever-after sometimes seems like a shiny coat of paint over a cluster of wider issues. The truth is, when you wish upon Disney’s star … well, it might ...…

…Wednesday, June 29, 2022 — 5 Michigan in Color The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Watch more Telugu movies (and listen to ThyGap!) SMARANI KOMANDURI MiC Columnist Maybe I’m biased, but Telugu films never get the recognition they deserve. Only recently have Telugu films become more readily available in their original language via streaming platforms and screened in theaters worldwide, increasing accessibility. Out of the top 87 hi...…

… The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Opinion 6 — Wednesday, June 29, 2022 BRANDON COWIT Managing Editor Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. VANESSA KIEFER Editor in Chief Think about a time when you’ve heard a comment about college athletes not going to school “for school.” Maybe, in...…

…Wednesday, June 29, 2022 — 7 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Absence of female athletic directors in the NCAA stands out TAYLOR DANIELS Daily Sports Writer The concept of women in sports often centers around the idea of female athletes. But there are so many roles beyond athletes that are crucial to the functioning of a team behind the scenes. For every school and for every sport, the athletic director is a role that i...…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports 8 — Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Task Force on Women in Sports shows that Title IX isn’t enough in Michigan In 2019, Governor Gretchen Whitmer created the Task Force on Women in Sports in the leadup to the 50th anniversary of Title IX with the goal of creating “opportunities in Michigan for girls and women in sports” and increasing the presence of women in leadership positions in the larg...…

…The University of Michigan’s Central Student Government held their annual executive debate Sunday evening to give the campus community an opportunity to hear from the presidential and vice presidential candidates for the 2023- 24 school year. Candidates were able to describe their campaign goals and the main issues they plan to address if elected. Student representatives from The Michigan Daily and The Michigan Review switched o...…

…University of Michigan students gathered at the W38 parking lot, located next to Elbel Field at Hill and South Division streets Sunday afternoon to celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors. Organized by the Ahimsa Council, the Hindu Student Council, the Indian American Student Association and the Indian Student Association, the event was free and open to the public. Holi is celebrated annually to welcome the arr...…

…University of Michigan researchers found improvisational theater classes improve anxiety symptoms and lessen uncertainty intolerance in adolescents in a February study. The new study focused on students enrolled in improv classes through the Detroit Creativity Project, is the third installment of a series — including previous installments published in 2019 and 2020 — investigating the link between improv and impro...…

…The Ann Arbor Film Festival’s series of short film competitions showcases the beauty and unique nature of experimental film. The festival’s Films in Competition 2 session featured seven films ranging from five minutes to around half an hour. Each film was completely different in style and theme, requiring me to constantly readjust. From the pastels of “Roses, Pink and Blue” to the startling acoustics of “South Los Angeles Stree...…

…I visited the house I grew up in over Spring Break. My fam- ily moved a while back, but we haven’t been able to sell it yet, so it sits empty. The room that our Christmas tree would always light up was being painted, and I was taken back to when I was 12 years old — just about to leave primary school — when I got “Pokémon Black 2” for Christ- mas. I was about two years younger than its protagonist, but a year older than the origi- n...…

…S T A T E M E N T 6— Wednesday, March 29, 2023 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com “Breaks always come right when you need them”– a wise person once told me this. Over the course of my college career, I’ve heard this phrase time and time again, whether it be courtesy of similarly stressed university students counting down the days until winter break, or a chanting placation in my own head. Regardless, it seems as though the ...…

…S T A T E M E N T michigandaily.com — The Michigan Daily Wednesday, March 29, 2023— 7 At the age of 16, from 4 to 5 p.m. for the better part of two weeks, I sat on a damp towel in Franklin, Mass. reading aloud to some of my cabin mates at an Armenian summer camp. Like many summer camps, Camp Haiastan was relentlessly regimented. Part of that regimen consisted of an hour of free swim in the afternoons, a chlorine-coated repr...…

…The years spanning 1991 to 1993 are widely recognized as the peak of golden age Hip-Hop. This title has been rightfully earned due to the creativity and diversity pres- ent within the music produced at the time. But what about what came after? Hip-Hop’s evolution and growth in popularity during this period led to the dilution of its creative impact and what I would consider to be a stale placeholder of what once was. By no means do...…

…O n March 7, 2023, University President Santa Ono was inaugurated as the 15th President of the University of Michigan, and was immediately greeted with a crisis inherited from presidents past. Promptly after his inauguration ceremony, freshly minted President Ono was met by hundreds of students in front of Hill Auditorium. Among those present were members of the Graduate Employees’ Organization carrying signs with...…

…“ Call your mom,” he said, followed by a long, drawn-out pause. “Everybody.” Only after a raise of the eyebrows and direct eye contact with every individual in the audience did he continue. “I’ve told this (to) like a billion people or so. Call your mom, call your dad. If you’re lucky enough to have a parent or two alive on this planet, call them. Don’t text, don’t email, call them on the phone and tell them you love them ...…

…Just two games stand between the Michigan hockey team and ascendance. By no means should it be a sur- prise that the third-ranked team in the Pairwise is heading to Tampa and the Frozen Four with a shot at the title. That much, even with a nail-biting overtime clash against Penn State, could be expected. Up until now, in the NCAA Tourna- ment the Wolverines have simply been doing what they should have done — thrash a low-ranked team...…

…A LLENTOWN, Pa. — When Mackie Samoskevich ripped his patented wris- ter into the back of the net 52 seconds into overtime, it was a familiar sight. The sophomore forward beat an opposing goalie with his shot. The No. 1 seed Michigan hockey team pulled off overtime hero- ics. Another dramatic comeback victory. The Wolverines had seen this all before. But held scoreless for 52 min- utes by No. 2 seed Penn State, the highest scoring...…

…WOMEN’S MONTH In observance of Women’s History Month, The Daily’s sports section is launching its sixth annual series aimed at telling the stories of female athletes, coaches and teams at the University from the perspective of the female writers on staff. LILA TURNER/Daily ANNA FUDER/Daily ASHLEY GRAY/Daily GRACE BEAL/Daily …

…The newness of Erin Virtue’s tenure as Michigan’s new head volleyball coach is obvious. Just walk into her office in Weiden- bach Hall where a new name adorns the door. And that’s pretty much all that hangs on the walls. Blank walls, void of memo- ries, but with plenty of room to make new ones. Blank walls, save for one thing. One golden thing: her Olympic gold medal. That medal highlights Virtue’s pin- nacle. She’s summited the mountai...…

…Wednesday, March 29, 2023 / / Women’s Month — 3 Before Jen Klein took the reins as head coach of the Michigan women’s soccer team in 2018, the Wolverines had not won a Big Ten Tournament title in over 20 years. Beyond that, they hadn’t made it to the NCAA Tournament since 2016. With the introduction of Klein, however, the team hoped to reach new heights. And in the five years since she took the reins, they’ve done just that. In 2021...…