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February 27, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 75) • Page Image 1

…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, February 27, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM INDEX Vol. CXXIV, No. 75 ©2015 The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com NEWS............................2 O PI N I O N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SPORTS.........................7 SU DO K U. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....…

February 27, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 75) • Page Image 2

…2 — Friday, February 27, 2015 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 2-News News THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW TODAY The road to stardom has been long for wom- en’s basketball player Cyesha Goree. It has included multiple serious injuries and other lapses of time without seeing the court. Tuesday, she played her final home game. >> FOR MORE, SEE SPORTS PAGE 8 2 CAMPUS EVENTS & NOTES The FCC...…

February 27, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 75) • Page Image 3

…greenhouse is currently in the process of hiring its staff, and plans to begin work in the fall. Overall, Niemer said, the greenhouse is a logical next step in aiding student teach- ing and learning, especially at a large-scale university. “One of the things we know about the science of learning is that personalized feedback really helps learning,” she said. “And it’s just really hard to do in a large class.” today’s society. ...…

February 27, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 75) • Page Image 4

…Opinion JENNIFER CALFAS EDITOR IN CHIEF AARICA MARSH and DEREK WOLFE EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS LEV FACHER MANAGING EDITOR 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily’s editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely the views of their authors....…

February 27, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 75) • Page Image 5

…5 —Friday, February 27, 2015 Arts The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ‘Parks and Rec’ has a fitting series finale MUSIC NOTEBOOK By CLAIRE WOOD For The Daily I never thought howling could be so sexy. Three minutes and six seconds into Maroon 5’s latest release “Animals,” however, teen heartthrob Adam Levine successfully proves me wrong, letting out a wolf-cry that makes girls squeal from Cali to Colorado. It’s hot, an...…

February 27, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 75) • Page Image 6

…FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @michigandaily NOW. Classifieds Call: #734-418-4115 Email: dailydisplay@gmail.com ACROSS 1 Fall follower? 5 Ophidian menace 8 Brightness stats 11 Arts supporters 14 Frat letter 15 Akhenaten’s son 16 On the level 17 Battle of Khafji conflict 19 “Battle it out” quintet 20 Plasma particle 21 Loafer’s lack 22 Some audiobooks 23 Pro shop supplies 26 Opposite of bids 27 Kool-Aid alternative 28 “__ Eterno”: 2004 sports docume...…

February 27, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 75) • Page Image 7

…Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Friday, February 27, 2015 — 7 Durkin, Drevno not afraid to shake things up in spring By JAKE LOURIM Managing Sports Editor In his first season, Michigan defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin inherits eight starters from a unit that finished seventh in the nation in total defense last season. Yet none of them are assured their spots again in 2015. “What I want to do is make sure all ...…

February 27, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 75) • Page Image 8

…waiting 8-Sports played point guard — the appropriate position for her size — and learned how to deal with enormous pressure when leading the ball up the court and creating space. She kept waiting. High school started and with it, Goree hit her growth spurt. By then, Goree had learned to love being physical and tough, easing the transition to play in the post and helping her eventually make the transition to the collegiate level....…

February 26, 2015 (vol. 123, iss. 74) • Page Image 1

…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, February 26, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM The Daily Arts staff looks at the popular music venue for high school students. » INSIDE the b-side CAMPUS LIFE RESEARCH HEALTH Report identifies attributes likely to improve assessment, teaching methods By SARAH KHAN Daily Staff Reporter Imagine playing the video of game League of Legends t...…

February 26, 2015 (vol. 123, iss. 74) • Page Image 2

…suit to remove it. The next item created was a visor-based protec- tive garment — a garment that can be modified to fit the user, with a detachable visor that cov- ers the head. The third is a glove removal tool. A disposable sticker, attached to the inside of the glove, allows for easier removal of the glove. Josh Botkin, entrepreneur in residence at the Ross School of Business, was a member of this group. He said he was very i...…

February 26, 2015 (vol. 123, iss. 74) • Page Image 3

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Thursday, February 26, 2015 — 3A unanimously agreed to increase this year’s tuition by 1.6 percent for in-state undergraduate stu- dents and 3.4 percent for out-of- state undergraduate students. Before casting her vote, Regent Andrea Fischer Newman (R) asked if there was a point when the University could stop increas- ing its price tag. “It concerns me that many peo- ple have asked for a hi...…

February 26, 2015 (vol. 123, iss. 74) • Page Image 4

…Opinion JENNIFER CALFAS EDITOR IN CHIEF AARICA MARSH and DEREK WOLFE EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS LEV FACHER MANAGING EDITOR 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily’s editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely the views of their authors....…

February 26, 2015 (vol. 123, iss. 74) • Page Image 5

…By LEV FACHER Managing Editor Dan Dakich had a play drawn up. Down two points in the final seconds of regulation, he was trying to squeeze the last ounces of productivity out of an exhausted crew of 17-year-olds, and he knew he had to go for the win. So out came the clipboard, and the former head coach at Bowling Green and Indiana let his team, an AAU squad known as the Indiana Elite, know what was going to happen. They’d isol...…

February 26, 2015 (vol. 123, iss. 74) • Page Image 6

…6A — Thursday, February 26, 2015 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com JC transfer Cody Bruder now thriving at Michigan Junior off to hot start for ‘M’ after two years in junior college By NATHANIEL CLARK Daily Sports Writer Being a newcomer is often intimidating, as many college students know. Junior left fielder Cody Bruder is no exception. This is his first season with the Michigan baseball team — he spent hi...…

February 26, 2015 (vol. 123, iss. 74) • Page Image 8

…2B — Thursday, February 26, 2015 the b-side The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com By CAROLYN DARR Daily Arts Writer What’s a teen to do on a Friday night? In Ann Arbor, countless music venues open their doors and host fantastic shows of all differ- ent genres, but almost every loca- tion has an age limit. Fortunately, for those under 18 who want to get involved in the Ann Arbor music scene, there is the B-Side, the only music venue...…

February 26, 2015 (vol. 123, iss. 74) • Page Image 9

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com the b-side Thursday, February 26, 2015 — 3B Charitable giving is easier with Welzoo By MATTHEW BARNAUSKAS Daily Arts Writer On the “About Us” section of Welzoo.com an image of Bill Gates appears with the corre- sponding quote: “I choose a lazy person to do a hard job. Because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it.” Underneath lies the response of University alum and Welzoo co-founder ...…

February 26, 2015 (vol. 123, iss. 74) • Page Image 10

…4B — Thursday, February 26, 2015 the b-side The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com By GRACE HAMILTON Daily Arts Writer On the Pacific coast of North America, starfish are falling to pieces. A disease called sea star wasting syndrome has swept the region, causing a massive die-off. Limbs fall off, tissue deteriorates and the organisms die rapidly. Though starfish usually regenerate, these ones can’t. No one knows why. What does on...…

February 25, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 74) • Page Image 1

…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, February 25, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM Trip comes after Snyder recommends 2 percent increase for higher education By GENEVIEVE HUMMER Daily Staff Reporter University President Mark Schlissel spent Tuesday afternoon in Lansing meeting with mem- bers of the state Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittees on Higher Education. Sc...…

February 25, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 74) • Page Image 2

…Sudoku Syndication http://sudokusyndication.com/sudoku/generator/print/ 1 of 1 11/12/08 1:08 PM 8 4 3 6 8 7 6 5 3 5 3 6 4 7 1 9 7 8 1 3 2 3 9 5 7 4 SWIMMING WITH SHARKS. puzzle by sudokusyndication.com 2A — Wednesday, February 25, 2015 News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sudoku Syndication http://sudokusyndication.com/sudoku/generator/print/ 1 of 1 11/5/08 12:54 PM 9 7 5 9 3 8 9 4 7 1 1 8 3 2 9 4 8 4 ...…

February 25, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 74) • Page Image 3

…and suggestions regarding the res- olution. LSA sophomore Nicole Kha- mis, a member of SAFE, said she believes a University ethics review committee should already exist. “After we divested from South Africa, when that happened, if you look in the University records, what they wanted to do was to create a committee to look at our investments,” Khamis said. “Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case, and that doesn’t exist.” The res...…

February 25, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 74) • Page Image 4

…Opinion JENNIFER CALFAS EDITOR IN CHIEF AARICA MARSH and DEREK WOLFE EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS LEV FACHER MANAGING EDITOR 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily’s editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely the views of their authors....…

February 25, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 74) • Page Image 5

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Opinion Wednesday, February 25, 2015 — 5A T he night of Tuesday, Feb. 9, Deah Barakat, age 23, his wife Yusor Abu- Salha, age 21, and her sister, Razan Abu- Salha, age 19, were killed execution- style by Craig Stephen Hicks. Hicks was indicted in the triple homicide, allegedly over a parking dispute. However, many people, including the families of Deah, Yusor and Razan, beli...…

February 25, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 74) • Page Image 6

…ACROSS 1 Mutinous Kubrick computer 4 High-end violin 9 Sextet for Henry VIII 14 British verb suffix 15 “Some glory in __ birth ...”: Shak. 16 Ginsburg associate 17 Sprightly dance 18 Shepherdess’ movie role? 20 Sharp-wittedness 22 Gore, once 23 Jeweler’s movie role? 29 Met previously 30 “I’m listening ...” 31 Delta deposit 32 False flattery 34 Robbins’ ice cream partner 36 ER personnel 39 Horse trainer’s movie role? 41 Org. concerned with the ...…

February 25, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 74) • Page Image 7

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Wednesday, February 25, 2015 — 7A ABC “Please don’t P.M.D.” ‘Repeat After Me’ refreshes old idea Celebrities parody themselves on Ellen- produced ABC show By SOPHIA KAUFMAN Daily Arts Writer ABC’s new half-hour comedy “Repeat After Me” premiered Feb- ruary 17 and, despite its modest viewership, it proved to be a fresh take on a recycled idea. Ellen DeGe- neres executive produces...…

February 25, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 74) • Page Image 8

…Sports 8A — Wednesday, February 25, 2015 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ‘M’ opens spring camp By MAX COHEN Managing Sports Editor Jim Harbaugh compared the first day of spring practice to some warped combination of 24 hours that included New Year’s, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, a birthday, a family reunion and the first day of school. That day was Tuesday for Harbaugh, and based upon the level of excitement one could im...…

February 25, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 74) • Page Image 10

…Wednesday, February 25, 2015 // The Statement 2B 0 0 0 T he ratemyprofessors.com evaluation said that [name removed] could turn a phrase, and they were right. The thing about [name removed] that I found out on my own, was that his ego sometimes gets in the way of the point — the point of the dis- cussion, the reading, the class, educating the youth, good taste, imparting wisdom, etc., etc. Sometimes, there was no point. Some- times...…

February 25, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 74) • Page Image 11

…Wednesday, February 25, 2015 // The Statement 3B The ship went down with its captain as all sturdy sea ships do. It sank in a flash of briny salt splash as the captain gazed over his crew. The ship she sank to the bottom as the captain turned sweetly mad. And the crew they all shrieked as the cruel waves peaked and the sea took back what it had. Then all was lulled to some peace as the crew walked tiredly ashore. They all look...…

February 25, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 74) • Page Image 12

…Wednesday, February 25, 2015 // The Statement 4B Wednesday, February 25, 2015 // The Statement 5B When the men hoot and holler It’s not because you’ve done something. Flowers do nothing to be picked Except be there and beautiful. Grow where you will And bury your roots deep Like a spiked weed. Don’t wish you looked like one. It’s not because you’ve done something. Living shouldn’t be this hard. A bitter bunch of pennies sit on the...…

February 25, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 74) • Page Image 13

…Wednesday, February 25, 2015 // The Statement 6B W e’ve been together for years. You are, in a way, just a sofa, and I am mostly a raven, a door- knob, a lunatic. I don’t seek vindication for this, I know I just am, and you, for this long moment, are. In terms of accessibility, you’ve always been the best, and courted many and offered your services freely to a whimsical republic, those people who enter and exit and spend much shorte...…

February 25, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 74) • Page Image 15

…Cammie Finch, RC junior DESTINY’S CHILD I saw her first through the fog that engulfed the courthouse in one swift embrace. I wondered if she would recognize me, even though I knew she wouldn’t. My car’s headlights were my shield, just as her teardrop eyes were safetly locked, protecting her from the truth. I guess I wouldn’t want to know me either, all things considered. Her hands were small and strong. She was hunched over, ...…

February 24, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 73) • Page Image 1

…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, February 24, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM INDEX Vol. CXXIV, No. 73 ©2015 The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com NEWS........................... 2 OPINION.......................4 ARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SPORTS ........................7 SUDOKU....................... 2 CL ASSIFIEDS.................6 NEW ON MICH...…

February 24, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 73) • Page Image 2

…Sudoku Syndication http://sudokusyndication.com/sudoku/generator/print/ 1 of 1 11/17/08 2:00 PM 4 8 1 9 3 1 3 9 1 3 9 9 1 7 3 8 6 5 6 3 2 6 3 7 6 4 2 4 7 LAYING ON THE BEACH. puzzle by sudokusyndication.com 2 — Tuesday, February 24, 2015 News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW TODAY The Children of Yost, the student section for the Michigan hockey team, gives the Wolverines an advant...…

February 24, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 73) • Page Image 3

…all the different fruits and vegeta- bles that are out there. The whole movement has gotten pretty large in the last 15 years or so.” Michigan Dining also cited several sustainability reasons for taking this meatless step, includ- ing to reduce the University’s car- bon footprint. The United Nations estimates that around one-fifth of man-made, greenhouse gas emis- sions come from the meat indus- try. A second reason is to reduce din...…

February 24, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 73) • Page Image 4

…Opinion JENNIFER CALFAS EDITOR IN CHIEF AARICA MARSH and DEREK WOLFE EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS LEV FACHER MANAGING EDITOR 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily’s editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely the views of their authors....…

February 24, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 73) • Page Image 5

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Tuesday, February 24, 2015 — 5 JEFF ROBERSON/AP FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2014, file photo, Brown family attorney Benjamin Crump speaks during a news conference in St. Louis County, Mo. Crump, the high-profile attorney for the family of a black teenager killed by an officer in Ferguson, Missouri, says he’s representing the parents of an unarmed Mexican man who was shot to death by police this month...…

February 24, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 73) • Page Image 6

…ACROSS 1 Rosie of “The Jetsons,” for one 6 Recede 9 Downloadable programs 13 Golden Gloves venue 14 Chimney substance 16 Toondom’s __ E. Coyote 17 Camp shelters 18 Single proprietor 20 The Old Spaghetti Factory alternative 22 Big D hoopster 23 West Coast sch. with more than 100 NCAA championships 24 Martini order 25 Gloomy 27 Golf hole starting points 29 On the topic of 32 Fed. power dept. 33 “__ Legend”: Will Smith movie 35 Nook and Kindle 38...…

February 24, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 73) • Page Image 7

…7 — Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Arts The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Moth event unites through storytelling By BENJAMIN ROSENSTOCK For The Daily If nothing else, “The DUFF” illustrates the ability of truly capable actors to redeem limp comedic mate- rial. In almost every way, the new film from director Ari Sandel (the Oscar-winning short film “West Bank Story”) is forgettable, peppered with teen movie clichés an...…

February 24, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 73) • Page Image 8

…Sports 8 — Tuesday, February 24, 2015 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Senior Night key for team on bubble After multiple close losses, Michigan looks to get back on winning track By KELLY HALL Daily Sports Writer Considering the Michigan women’s basketball team’s recent string of last- second defeats, it would make sense to suspect that the Wolverines are feeling downtrodden. After senior forward Nicole ...…

February 23, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 72) • Page Image 1

…Detroit native discusses evolving nature of community art installation By NEALA BERKOWSKI Daily Staff Reporter Inside Rackham Auditorium on Thursday, Heidelberg Proj- ect creator Tyree Guyton pub- lically discussed the loss of six of the project’s art installations for the first time since a series of arsons hit the project over an eleven-month span. During the talk, Guyton com- pared the post-arson Heidelberg Project to a p...…

February 23, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 72) • Page Image 2

…2A — Monday, February 23, 2015 News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW TODAY Michigan defeated Ohio State twice Sunday, once on the basketball court and once on the hockey rink. Michigan hockey now sits atop the Big Ten standings after its 5-2 win over the Bucks. >> FOR MORE, SEE SPORTSMONDAY 2 CAMPUS EVENTS & NOTES About 2,000 inmates at a Texas prison rioted on Saturday because of poor me...…

February 23, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 72) • Page Image 3

…Students of color felt accepted more individually than they believe minority students as a whole are accepted. Overall, the data from the study indicated that social identity is the largest factor in minority students’ sense of “not belonging” to the Univer- sity community. Soderstrom and her team are hopeful that those who attend- ed the event were inspired to be more aware of how social iden- tity can impact University life. “O...…

February 23, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 72) • Page Image 4

…I t all started a couple years ago, sitting around a circle in the lodge right off of Lake Winnipesaukee. I was a student of the New England Literature Program, arguably the most important academic experience I have had across my time as a student. On week four, day six, my mentor, teacher and friend Nick Harp was holding an advice chat. I needed to attend. I have always been a fan of this stuff. In high school, my frien...…

February 23, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 72) • Page Image 5

…5A— Monday, February 23, 2015 Arts The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Classifieds Call: #734-418-4115 Email: dailydisplay@gmail.com ACROSS 1 Thom __: shoe brand 5 Greek Zs 10 This, in Spain 14 Poi source 15 Motionless 16 Like spider webs 17 __ the Impaler: model for “Dracula” 18 One of a 1492 trio 19 Ritual flammable stack 20 They’re juiced in Jacksonville 23 Anteater’s sound in the comic “B.C.” 24 Mobster’s gal 25 Hawaiian wreath 26 Fl...…

February 23, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 72) • Page Image 6

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Monday, February 23, 2015 — 6A ‘Big Bang’ director talks hit CBS show Mark Cendrowski discusses science’s role in TV series By ALEX INTNER Daily Arts Writer Late on Friday afternoon a group of students gathered in 1400 Chem for the opportunity to have Mark Cendrowski answer their questions. Cendrowski, most famous for being the lead director on the well-known TV series “The Big Bang ...…

February 23, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 72) • Page Image 7

…BSportsMonday BRICK BY BRICK n John Paul is slowly building a winner in the Michigan men’s lacrosse program. SportsMonday Column, Page 4B REBOUND WIN The Michigan Daily | michigandaily.com | February 23, 2015 n The Michigan hockey team salvaged a split with Ohio State on Sunday. Page 2B Beilein’s offense stifles Ohio State’s defense in rematch of lopsided loss By JAKE LOURIM Managing Sports Editor It didn’t take even 90 seconds ...…

February 23, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 72) • Page Image 8

…2B — February 23, 2015 SportsMonday The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTSMONDAY COLUMN The house Michigan lacrosse built T he Michigan men’s lacrosse team is about to play the No. 2 team in the country, and for pos- sibly the first time in its short history, it doesn’t feel like it’ll be a blowout. The crowd files in early to Oosterbaan Field House, and for the first time in this program’s short history, they are...…

February 23, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 72) • Page Image 9

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday February 23, 2015 — 3B ‘M’ crashes party at Bama By CHRIS CROWDER Daily Sports Writer In the seventh inning of the No. 5 Michigan softball team’s first of two games against No. 3 Alabama, SEC Network analyst and former Crimson Tide pitcher Lauren Sewell was in awe. As she watched her alma mater continue to be outplayed, she said, “I thought Michigan would be intimidated by Alaba...…

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