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September 01, 2021 (vol. , iss. 1) • Page Image 2

…It’s been an eventful summer at the University of Michigan. While the pandemic remains front of mind, the University has also dealt with the fallout from a massive sexual assault tragedy, grappled with buildings named after prominent figures with problematic actions, committed to carbon neutrality and more. If you’ve been away from the news for the summer, here’s what you need to know. April 27: President’s ...…

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…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Wednesday, September 1, 2021 — 3 SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE US #4 #4 EARN YOUR BACHELOR’S, MASTER’S OR DOCTORAL DEGREE publichealth.umich.edu Show off your Maize and Blue pride with an exclusive Block M sweatshirt* and debit card when you open an account with UMCU. STUDENTS! ‘S STUDENT PACKAGE IS ‘S STUDENT PACKAGE IS Insured by the NCUA. A savings account is required to open a deb...…

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…4 — Wednesday, September 1, 2021 News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Terms apply. Food delivery, entertainment, and more. EXCLUSIVELY WITH Student offers that will make your year. amazon.com/student Incoming tenants at The One ask for half off rent, free parking after construction delays push back move-in with days’ notice Luxury student housing complex offering residents temporary housing, stipends, as they wait up to weeks t...…

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…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wednesday, September 1, 2021 — 5 techshop.umich.edu new name. new website. still your university owned and operated technology store. I N T R O D U C I N G formerly COMPUTER SHOWCASE University of Michigan owned and operated since 1988 | provided by Information and Technology Services …

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…6 — Wednesday, September 1, 2021 News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com GOT THE SHOT? Report your vax info after you get your final dose. All U-M students who submit their proof of vaccination will be entered into weekly drawings for valuable prizes. Scan the QR Code or visit myumi.ch/O4W0K SO WE CAN STAY TOGETHER STAY SAFE MASK UP STAY WELL *Social distancing is recommended for individuals who are not fully vaccinated. Summer s...…

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…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Wednesday, September 1, 2021 — 7 SMART SAVINGS Students Save 15% on Travel Enjoy comfortable and spacious seating, outlets to keep you charged and free WiFi. Plus, Amtrak lets you bring up to two carry-on bags for free. Book your travel at AmtrakMichigan.com. Amtrak and Amtrak Midwest are service marks of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. Ross professor goes viral dancing as pota...…

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…In a summer of upheaval for col- lege football, yet another development threatens to fundamentally change the structure of the sport. The Big Ten, Pac-12 and ACC announced Tuesday that they are join- ing forces in an inter-conference “alli- ance,” intended to both counter the SEC’s expansion into a 16-team super- conference and reinforce “shared val- ues” among the three conferences. “I think we have to keep in mind what brought us...…

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…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, September 1, 2021 — 9 Insured by NCUA. * Must be a UM student to be eligible to receive a free sweatshirt. Offer valid until 12/31/21 or while supplies last. Checking account must be open and in good standing at the time sweatshirt is mailed out. Sweatshirt will be mailed out within 4-6 weeks of account opening. START TODAY AT OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITH UMCU TO RECEIVE A SWEAT...…

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…Michigan’s national championship hopes just became much more achiev- able. Alongside defenseman Owen Power — who was earlier this week already reported to be returning to Ann Arbor — forwards Kent Johnson and Matty Beniers will come back for their sophomore seasons, the team announced on Twitter. The return of all three means that the Wol- verines will have the first, second, and fifth overall picks in the 2021 NHL Draft as...…

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…Ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, The Michi- gan Daily takes a look at Michigan’s olympic athletes and their performances at the Games, both past and present. The data takes a deep dive into what coun- tries Wolverines hail from, what sports they perform best in and how they stack up against their Big Ten rivals. Michigan students per- form in the highest arenas of college sports. They’re also no strangers to shoul- dering t...…

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… • Get updated route and schedule information. Scan the QR code. • Plan ahead using TheRide’s Plan My Trip tool. Visit TheRide.org to stay up to date on all routes and schedules. *Must have a valid yellow Mcard. Rides paid for by the University of Michigan. Full service levels beginning August 29. Blue Bus for class. TheRide for everywhere else. Ride free with your MCard.* Let’s Get Moving Again, Together! For the Michigan ...…

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…Stepping up on the block, I wait for the whistle that commands my body to get in a diving position. Next to the five other swimmers lined up on the blocks, I curl my toes and squeeze my hands on the edge of the block when I hear the second whistle. Go. I push off in a horizontal dive into the water and immedi- ately start dolphin kicking to the surface. As my head comes out of the water, I re- alize something is missing: my swim c...…

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…14 — Thursday, August 5, 2021 MiC The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE 3100 Michigan Union 530 S. State St Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1308 deanofstudents@umich.edu 734-764-7420 Need Help? The Dean of Students Office is a great place to start. WE CAN HELP YOU ADDRESS: • Crisis/Emergency Situations • Campus Climate Concerns • Academic Difficulties • Financial Hardship and Emergency Funding Needs • Off-Campu...…

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…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MiC Moon Cafe and kindness during COVID-19 JESSICA KWON MiC Columnist T h e e s s e n t i a l i t y o f o f a n t i - c a p i t a l i s t s e l f - c a r e When I sat down with Moon Choe, owner and operator of Moon Cafe, a Korean res- taurant and frozen yogurt shop on State Street, for a 40-minute interview, I’ll ad- mit I expected something ...…

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…Happy Hour :: Sunday-Thursday 4 to 6pm Late Night Happy Hour :: last hour, every night DELICIOUS SNACKS AND LUSH SEASONAL COCKTAILS! VOTED BEST BURGER IN ANN ARBOR! THANK YOU KINDLY! CHECK US OUT @FRITABATIDOS We promise to become your new favorite hang out! 16 — Thursday, August 5, 2021 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com …

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…I like to joke that I-94 and I-80 are my second homes. I’ve spent thousands of miles on them, miles that trade scenery for ease — hop on and drive, no directions needed. The “check engine” light on the dashboard of my old car kept me company, a constant presence lingering in the corner of my vision. It was accompanied by a symphony of other warning lights who came and went as they pleased. My brain felt a lot like that dashboard...…

September 01, 2021 (vol. , iss. 1) • Page Image 18

…at the ANN ARBOR SCHOOL OF YOGA Director Laurie Blakeney, Certified Advanced Iyengar Yoga Instructor 420 W Huron St, across from the Y - www.annarborschoolofyoga 1 FREE Class Email Laurie at aasylaurie@gmail.com for reservation • Fresh Local Produce • Variety of Craft Beers • Delicious Meals To-Go WE ARE YOUR FULL SERVICE DOWNTOWN GROCERY STORE • Health & Beauty • Household Essentials • Get us Delivered NATURAL FOODS MARKET &...…

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…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Statement Thursday, August 5, 2021 — 19 “They did not mean me when they said disabled” MARISA WRIGHT Statement Correspondent They tell me I look so healthy. They tell me I’m just so young. They just can- not believe it. They ask me if I’m really sick, like am I re- ally sure? They ask me if I’ve actually received a diagnosis. They tell me it’s in my head, that it’s psychosomatic. They tell me ...…

September 01, 2021 (vol. , iss. 1) • Page Image 20

…ing to the women’s games, having to prove yourself while the men do not and the pressure to look good a f - t e r sweating for 90 minutes straight, for instance. I won- dered, then, how these reali- ties play out on the collegiate level, where one’s sport is not a hobby but a job in the public eye. Student- ath- l e t e s are al- ready under a lot of pressure from having to bal- ance schoolwork, games and practice, so how d...…

September 01, 2021 (vol. , iss. 1) • Page Image 21

…In the coming weeks, se- lect students in the College of Literature, Science & the Arts will receive an email congratulating them for be- ing named James B. An- gell Scholars. The award, named for the University of Michigan’s third president, celebrates any LSA student who receives an “A” record for two consecutive terms at the University. While we wish to offer congratulations for these students’ diligent dedication to their stud...…

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…22 — Thursday, August 5, 2021 Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com The Official Merchandise Retailer of Michigan Athletics The M Den on Campus 303 South State Street Ann Arbor The Victors Collection by The M Den 307 South State Street Ann Arbor The M Den on Main Street Ann Arbor The M Den 12 Oaks Mall Novi The M Den in and around the Stadium on game day The M Den in Crisler Center – 2 locations The M Den The Vi...…

September 01, 2021 (vol. , iss. 1) • Page Image 23

…Since the University of Mich- igan welcomed its students back to campus for the 2020 fall semester, many students have felt torn between risk- ing exposure to COVID-19 and remaining isolated. Even when people make the choice to stay in, some still risk exposure if those they live with attend large indoor gatherings with no masks or distancing. The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated social pressures from friends, tensions with ro...…

September 01, 2021 (vol. , iss. 1) • Page Image 24

…If you were born in the state of Michigan, you likely en- tered this world with desig- nated colors: green and white or maize and blue. Whether or not you grew into these colors and attended the cor- responding university is where intrastate enmity aris- es. This is because the noto- riety attached to your colors and logos extends beyond just being a fan — in-state collegiate allegiance produc- es predetermined archetypes that are ...…

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…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Thursday, August 5, 2021, — 25 Few events are as exciting or significant to a film writ- er as the Oscars. Normally, the event offers the chance to meet with talented ac- tors and filmmakers during a celebration of some of the year’s biggest films. Yet in a year filled with delays and accommodations, it’s no sur- prise that things didn’t quite look the same at this year’s Academy Awards. Th...…

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…The Ann Arbor District Li- brary is a magical place. In fact, any local library, book- store or streetside lending library is likely to have the best, most authentic book recommendations. The Dai- ly’s Book Review writers certainly think so — so, in the same spirit of small city book recommendations, we offer our small list of books by Black writers that might have slipped past the New York Times Best Sellers list. Some of these bo...…

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…28 — Thursday, August 5, 2021 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan Online: In-demand courses on demand Michigan Online is your gateway to free online courses taught by innovative U-M faculty and partners. Level up with online classes to supplement your coursework, master fundamental concepts or discover new passions. Learn more about Michigan Online and our courses at online.umich.edu/Welcome2021 …

September 30, 2020 (vol. 130, iss. 132) • Page Image 1

…Movie theaters and performance venues can reopen Oct. 9 in accordance with public health guidelines, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced in a Friday press release. Whitmer also altered limits on indoor and outdoor gatherings, putting a formula in place to determine capacity at different locations. In a statement, Whitmer said the state’s early steps to combat the virus made it possible to loosen restrictions. “Michigan took...…

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…Gov. Gretchen Whitmer aims to make Michigan completely carbon neutral by the year 2050, her office announced in a press release Wednesday. “The science is clear – climate change is directly impacting our public health, environment, our economy and our families,” Whitmer said in a statement. “This dangerous reality is already causing harm throughout Michigan, with communities of color and low-income Michiganders sufferi...…

September 30, 2020 (vol. 130, iss. 132) • Page Image 3

…In May, protests erupted in Ypsilanti after a video showed the officer repeatedly hitting Grady El in the head. Elected officials, candidates and community members spoke out against racial injustice in education, the criminal justice system and the economy during Saturday’s event. Eli Savit, Democratic candidate for Washtenaw County prosecutor, said the charge for wanton endangerment — but not for Taylor’s murder — proved t...…

September 30, 2020 (vol. 130, iss. 132) • Page Image 4

…About 50 people and public officials attended a virtual public hearing with the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, Ann Arbor City Council, Scio Township Board of Trustees and the Huron Watershed Council regarding the Gelman Plume Litigation Settlement on Thursday evening. U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., moderated the hearing. The Gelman Plume is the spread of the chemical 1,4-dioxane into soil and groun...…

September 30, 2020 (vol. 130, iss. 132) • Page Image 5

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Wednesday, September 30, 2020 — 5 Students and faculty work to adapt to hybrid courses With 22 percent of LSA classes being taught in the hybrid or in-person format, the disconnect between students in the classroom and students on Zoom coupled with the technological learning curve has proved challenging for hybrid courses. LSA sophomore Michelle Ascrizzi is enrolled in a hybrid ...…

September 30, 2020 (vol. 130, iss. 132) • Page Image 6

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan In Color 6 — Wednesday, September 30, 2020 As a first-year living on campus during a widespread pandemic, my concerns about daily life at the Univeringly continue to increase. The administration does not seem to be taking the struggles of students into consideration, evident from the increase in our tuition, prevalence of lab fees and blatant lack of student testing. When I sit ...…

September 30, 2020 (vol. 130, iss. 132) • Page Image 7

…Wednesday, September 30, 2020 — 7 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan In Color 7500 miles from our native Ann Arbor campus lies the Pakistani city of Karachi, a metropolis renowned for its linguistic, ethnic and reli- gious diversity. Just 750 miles from Karachi exists Lahore, the next largest Pakistani city notable for its social liberal- ism, high level of educational quality and literary works. Despite these positive ...…

September 30, 2020 (vol. 130, iss. 132) • Page Image 8

…Opinion T hough it is good that social media sites, particularly Twitter, are finally working to prevent the rampant spread of misinformation on their platforms, this alone is not enough. These fact-checking provisions are limited in scope, and thus do not absolve social media users of responsibility for verifying that content they consume or amplify is factually accurate, especially when it relates to topics as paramount as...…

September 30, 2020 (vol. 130, iss. 132) • Page Image 9

…I ’m sure you’ve all heard by now, but the long-seated Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died. She passed away on Sept. 18 and immediately reinvigorated a partisan conflict that’s been brewing for the past four years. Her body hadn’t even been cold, and people were already in an uproar about what the proceeding replacement would look like. Sentiments over former President Barack Obama’s appointee, Justice Merric...…

September 30, 2020 (vol. 130, iss. 132) • Page Image 10

…7-Opinion Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com I f I asked you what are cars for, there are a few answers I might expect you to give me. Cars expand our horizons by letting us travel farther. They save time by letting us travel faster. Or, maybe you would simply say that we need cars: We need them to get to our places of work, to get to the store and buy food, to visit our families — in short, to live our lives. If car...…

September 30, 2020 (vol. 130, iss. 132) • Page Image 11

…In the United States there has long been a strange fascination with stories of the American backwoods — gritty tales of brazen crime, graphic murder, religious fanaticism and twisted mentalities. They fixate on the post-war rural South and glorify the violence that erupts among the backwoods folk. And there’s never a person of color in sight. This is the vein of “The Devil All the Time,” a stark tale of rural Ohio and West V...…

September 30, 2020 (vol. 130, iss. 132) • Page Image 12

…Last week, Mickey Guyton made history as the first Black woman to perform solo at the Academy of Country Music Awards. She sang to an empty Grand Ole Opry house where lights lined the pews instead of people. The audience watching from home was largely unfamiliar with Guyton or her music — her debut “Better Than You Left Me” peaked at #34 on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart in 2015, her highest-charting single to date. Nonethel...…

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…Arts Wednesday, September 30, 2020 — 13 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com “extremely online” to my friends, they usually agree — they too love memes and spend hours on Twitter. gets messy. It usually turns into some form of me reciting my own version of Bane’s quote from “The Dark Knight Rises”: “You merely adopted the internet; I was born in it, molded by it.” Like all great horror movies, “Antebellum” is barely fiction. ...…

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…I n his article for Geo- graphical Review, geog- rapher Blake Gumprecht posits the American college town as “a place apart, a unique type of urban community shaped by the sometimes conflicting forces of youth, intellect and idealism that have been a critical but underap- preciated part of American life.” I have a hard time agreeing with the second part; the image of a youthful, crafty, idealistic American is practically a ste- re...…

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…L ate in the evening of the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah on Sept. 18, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away from complications related to pancreatic cancer. Upon hearing the news of her passing, it is understandable why so many responded with punditry on the upcoming battle over her replacement on the Supreme Court of the United States and its intersection with the upcoming election on Nov. 3. Recognizing the possibil...…

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…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com statement Wednesday, September 30, 2020 — 16 A lesson from past pandemics BY WILLA HART, STATEMENT COLUMNIST L ast week, in one of my history classes, Sick- ness and Health Since 1492, I was assigned the reading “The Cholera Years” by Charles E. Rosenberg. The book is a dense, nearly 300-page account of the United States cholera epidemics of the 1800s; the syllabus had us reading all but on...…

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…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, September 30, 2020 — 17 Will Tschetter leads a simple life. He lives on his family farm in the rural outskirts of Stewartville, Minn., a community of roughly 6,000 people. He doesn’t have social media. Basketball is his passion, but farm work comes first; he once instructed Juwan Howard to call him back so he could finish hauling the day’s load of rocks. Perhaps it’s fitting...…

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…Jaylen Jones and Tyler Fullman are two supremely talented student athletes from Georgia and Chicago, respectively. They both have athletic accolades under their belts, and they both have their sights set on professional ball. Jones and Fullman are two Black pitchers who will join Michigan’s baseball team next year. They will find themselves under the tutelage of coach Erik Bakich, who has gained national attention in ...…

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…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, September 30, 2020 — 19 Undersized and overlooked, Ronnie Bell set to anchor young receiver corps Ronnie Bell had been exiled from campus amid the pandemic. Gyms were closed. So were local football fields. But the junior wide receiver had to find a way to train. So on his second day home, his dad came up with the ultimate workout. That’s how Bell ended up pushing a Ch...…

September 23, 2020 (vol. 129, iss. 131) • Page Image 1

…After the Graduate Employees’ Organization voted to accept the University of Michigan’s proposal and end its strike, Rackham student Bec Roldan posted their feelings about the offer on TikTok. “To be frank, it’s a pretty s— offer,” Roldan said on the popular social media app, where they have been posting updates about the strike since it began Sept. 8. Roldan said in the TikTok that they were frustrated they had to accept t...…

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…The Graduate Employees’ Organization found broad support for their demands for greater accommodations against COVID-19, but its anti-policing demands became a lightning rod issue for those trying to criticize or delegitimize the union’s strike. Negotiations between the University of Michigan and the Graduate Employees’ Organization have been at the center of conversation on campus since GEO announced their stri...…

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