September 08, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 85) • Page Image 2
… days think we older squirrels sell out when we accept hand-outs from students on the Diag. It’s just not true,” explains Fleming, beating his tiny forpaws on the ground. “We entertain the…
… do?” Ann Arbor’s squirrel population has swelled along with increasing student numbers during the past 15 years. Growth has been slow but steady, and has put the Diag housing market on the…
… endangered species list. Most Diag trees house 20 squirrels per year, with a turnover rate that would make any landlord shudder. Moreover, the trees must be shared with birds – nearby nests lower…
… be identified, asked about the current digs of Ann Arbor’s garbage can preacher, Dr. Diag. “That guy was the voice of the squirrels,” says the squirrel. “We learned the Greek alphabet, some…
… Shakespeare, and a lot about politics. Now we hear he’s gone. Shakey Jakes? Shakey Jake! We can’t even understand the dude!” With winter creeping ever closer, the Diag squirrels are anticipating a…
… departments so you’ll be sure to find one that’s right for you. WHO: Center for Campus Involvement WHEN: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Diag Tweets Follow @michigandaily Univ. of Michigan @UMich Women…