…8 — Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Assessing the state of Michigan’s frontcourt After the Michigan men’s basketball team lost to Minnesota on Sunday, Juwan Howard fielded the same questions that surfaced after Thursday’s double-overtime win over Purdue. On each occasion, the questions were rooted in the consistent success opposing Big Ten post players have sustained against the Wolverines’...…
…This is the first installment of a three-part series investigating student mental health at the University of Michigan. The Daily interviewed students on campus and across the country as well as prominent leaders in mental health. In parts two and three, The Daily will examine alternative mental health resources on campus and how mental health systems work at other universities, such as Michigan State University. Music, Theatre ...…
…But Rath was not alone. CAPS received more than 5,000 requests for services in the 2018-2019 school year and 57 percent of University students reported feeling overwhelming anxiety. However, as students seek support for mental health, concerns about the inadequacies of the University’s mental health system are persistent. Grievances range from long wait times for CAPS initial consultations to inefficient distribution of resources...…
…“She is well-versed in the functions of our organization and possesses a deep understanding of campus partnerships,” Gerstein said. “Stepping into the role as CSG vice president in the closing months of any administration’s term is no easy task. But given Evie’s experience, my personal friendship with her, my understanding and knowledge that she has the passion, drive and will to do this work, I am fully confident she i...…
…Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 4A — Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Alanna Berger Brittany Bowman Zack Blumberg Emily Considine Cheryn Hong Krystal Hur Ethan Kessler Mary Rolfes Michael Russo Timothy Spurlin Miles Stephenson Joel Weiner Erin White Lola Yang ERIN WHITE Managing Editor Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students...…
…I think the phrase “lightning in a bottle” is overused. So, know that when I call Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women” lightning in a bottle, understand that I mean it in the most life-altering, soul- affirming way. “Little Women” is a rush of wonder and youth, containing a kind of emotional depth that I search for in every movie. To boil its infectious and unforgettable zeal down to a single moment would do injustice do its living, breat...…
…6A — Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Arts The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com puzzle by sudokusnydictation.com By Kevin Christian ©2020 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 01/15/20 Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis 01/15/20 ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: Release Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 ACROSS 1 Minor misunderstanding 5 Long part of an arrow 10 Pride Month letters 14 Sticky pod 15 Gra...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, January 15, 2020 — 7A ‘M’ held back by bench struggles Entering the season, the Michigan women’s basketball team felt confident. Confident that seniors Akienreh Johnson and Kayla Robbins could step into the starting lineup for the first time and play at a high level. Confident that sophomores Naz Hillmon and Amy Dilk would continue to grow into program building blocks...…
…8A — Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Davis making strides as backup ‘5’ There were a lot of things I expected when I signed on to cover the Michigan men’s basketball team this season. But Austin Davis, I did not expect. And how could I? After three years of limited minutes off the bench and a promising backup at the big man spot in sophomore forward Colin Castleton, how could I — or anyone ...…
…statement THE MICHIGAN DAILY | JANUARY 15, 2020 File Photo 2020 Election: U-M student groups gear up for Michigan primary …
…Wednesday, January 15, 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 statement THE MICHIGAN DAILY | JANUARY 15, 2020 I thought I’d aged out of this years ...…
…B etween the first floor and the eighth, my mother lived out her dreams with another man. Those twenty seconds of elevator time stretched into an entire lifespan as I watched her look into the eyes of her silver-haired, white-linen- wearing would-be lover and imagine what would be different if he was hers, or if the two of them strode off the elevator and down the endless shoreline just outside the hotel. It was odd to see her disarme...…
…1 0,704 votes. 28 years. In 2016, presidential candidate Donald Trump became the first Republican in 28 years to win Michigan — changing electoral history with 10,704 votes, a 0.3 percent margin of victory. From a battleground state to a near “gimme” for Democrats, Michigan has come to the front and center of the 2020 presidential election, with the University of Michigan in tow. But before the fanfare of a debate at the Universi...…
…Wednesday, January 15, 2020 // The Statement 6B Selling New Year’s Eve 2:00 p.m. Math question: If there are 1.5 million people waiting to watch the ball drop in person, what percentage of those actually know where to enter Times Square? When I decided to go to New York City for New Year’s Eve, I imagined there would be at least one sign directing people which way to go. My research beforehand led me to resources about packing snacks, w...…
…Wednesday, January 16, 2019 // The Statement 7B Wednesday, January 15, 2020 // The Statement 7B I n 2010, while sitting at a table in a no-longer-existing diner, I used the iPhone application Lose it! for the first time. I was eleven years old. At the beginning of the last decade, “wellness” took off as a modern trend and began its descent into a capitalist, money- making business that thrives on pyramid schemes and overpriced vitamin...…
…visual visual statement statement Paris, 2019 Paris, 2019 contributed by contributed by Kate Glad Kate Glad Wednesday, January 15, 2020 // The Statment 8B …
…This is the second installment of a three-part series investigating student mental health at the University of Michigan. The Daily interviewed students on campus, students across the country and prominent leaders of mental health to contribute to this series. In part one, The Daily examined student complaints about Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). This part looks at student-led alternatives to CAPS on campus...…
…Ann Arbor resident Freda Herseth said she does not support the use of the library plot for affordable housing. She said it was not what she agreed to when she cast her vote in support of Proposition A. She said it was this disagreement that compelled her to attend the open house. “I’ve heard that some of the Task Force may be wanting to change this to include things that we did not vote for,” Herseth said. “I’m here to try to ke...…
…“I would like them to say, ‘What a great downtown. Let’s come back, and let’s tell people about it,” Hunter said. According to Hunter, Blake and Herseth, the open plan for the library plot can only exist if the plans for housing and commercial real estate are scrapped. However, not all attendees felt disdain for the library lot being developed into affordable housing. Ann Arbor resident Zachary Storey spoke to the group about a pe...…
…Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 4A — Thursday, January 16, 2020 Alanna Berger Brittany Bowman Zack Blumberg Emily Considine Cheryn Hong Krystal Hur Ethan Kessler Mary Rolfes Michael Russo Timothy Spurlin Miles Stephenson Joel Weiner Erin White Lola Yang ERIN WHITE Managing Editor Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students ...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Thursday, January 16, 2020 — 5A In a blow to Michigan’s 2020 defensive line, defensive tackle Michael Dwumfouor announced Tuesday afternoon that he had entered the transfer portal. “My time here at Michigan has come to an end, these past four years has been some of the best time of my life,” Dwumfour wrote in a statement posted to Twitter. “I’ve learned and matured so m...…
…6A — Thursday, January 16, 2020 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wagner gaining coaches’ trust Months ago, during Michigan’s media day, associate head coach Phil Martelli raved about freshman forward Franz Wagner. “He’s just different,” Martelli said on Oct. 17. “I suggest, if you’re on the fence or there are tickets available, get your tickets. You’re gonna want to see this kid play.” Fans soon learned they’d have t...…
…Thursday, October 3, 2019 Thursday, October 3, 2019 Design by Lauren Kuzee …
…2B — Thursday, January 16, 2020 b-side The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 1. Tyler The Creator, IGOR IGOR is the soundtrack to falling out of love after an emotionally turbulent period of denial, as Tyler desperately tries to hold on to a romance he knows is fading away. The raw feeling imparted in IGOR is almost palpable: the rough textures of retro synths combine with peculiar drum patterns and distorted, pitch — shifted vocals...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com b-side Thursday, January 16, 2020 — 3B Every year, we search curiously for movies we love. Often, we miss. I find that I am insufferably dour when it comes to deciding if a given year is a good year for movies up until the very last month, when the Oscar-eligible films come rushing in like the downpour after a drought. This year, we found movies we adored, and we honored some of them here. And when “J...…
…Everyone had distinct experiences in 2019, and The Michigan Daily Book Review has put together the best works it experienced throughout the year. Accounting for the differences in everyone’s 2019 experiences, these works range from novels to poetry collections to graphic novels and come from authors originating from Ohio to Ukraine. Enjoy. — Andrew Pluta, Daily Book Review Editor “Deaf Republic” by Ilya Kaminsky The deaf republic in Ilya K...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com b-side Thursday, January 16, 2020 — 5B B-SIDE: TV NOTEBOOK The best TV shows of 2019 DAILY TV WRITERS Daily Arts Writers B-SIDE: MUSIC NOTEBOOK From Eilish to Lil Nas X: the ten best songs of 2019 DAILY MUSIC WRITERS Daily Arts Writers If there’s one thing we can be sure of in a year of uncertainty, it’s good television. The day-to-day chaos that overwhelmed our lives made 2019 feel slow and exh...…
…6B — Thursday, January 16, 2020 b-side The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com B-SIDE: DIGITAL CULTURE NOTEBOOK The terribly crazy year that was 2019 has come to a close, and though most are glad to have it in the past and see what the new decade brings, it would be a shame to not muse on the strange and wonderful year it was for gaming. From the revival of classic franchises to the success of numerous indie darlings, as the year comes...…
…U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., held a community meeting Thursday evening at Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center to discuss potential action to stop the spread of the Gelman Plume, a plume of toxic chemical pollution currently running through Ann Arbor’s groundwater. Dingell spoke at the event alongside officials from the Environmental Protection Agency, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Ene...…
…2 — Friday, January 17, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News TUESDAY: By Design THURSDAY: Twitter Talk FRIDAY: Behind the Story WEDNESDAY: This Week in History MONDAY: Looking at the Numbers B E HIND THE STORY Every Friday, Daily staffers will give a behind the scenes look at one of this week’s stories. This week, LSA freshman Jasmin Lee and sophomore Calder Lewis on their three-part series about University mental health ...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Friday, January 17, 2020 — 3 CAPS From Page 2 country to do this — (is) we have a care manager,” Sevig said. “So we developed one person, and now we have two full- time people, to help with referrals that take a little work.” Emphasis on referring to East Lansing professionals also impacts the goal of students visiting MSU CAPS. According to The State News, MSU CAPS only offers students thre...…
…Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 4 — Friday, January 17, 2020 Alanna Berger Brittany Bowman Zack Blumberg Emily Considine Cheryn Hong Krystal Hur Ethan Kessler Mary Rolfes Michael Russo Timothy Spurlin Miles Stephenson Joel Weiner Erin White Lola Yang ERIN WHITE Managing Editor Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at ...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Friday, January 17, 2020 — 5 We all want to be remembered — there’s no doubt about that. If we didn’t, fame wouldn’t be so coveted and patent lawyers would be out of a job. But when it comes to making history, few of us are ever able to achieve anything “noteworthy.” Or are we? Terrence Malick’s (“Song to Song”) newest film, “A Hidden Life,” challenges the idea that, in order to leave a m...…
…6 — Friday, January 17, 2020 Arts The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com WHISPER SUBMIT A WHISPER puzzle by sudokusnydictation.com By David Van Houten ©2020 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 01/17/20 Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis 01/17/20 ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: Release Date: Friday, January 17, 2020 ACROSS 1 “__ Is Betta Than Evvah!”: 1976 R&B album 5 “Disgusting!” 8 “The Real...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Friday, January 17, 2020 — 7 ‘M’ snaps skid, beats Badgers 68-56 After Sunday’s blowout loss to Maryland, the Michigan women’s basketball team needed to bounce back strong. Thursday night against Wisconsin, the Wolverines did just that. Michigan (12-5 overall, 3-3 Big Ten) came out fast, scoring nine points in the first two minutes and jumping out to an early seven-point lead as the B...…
… There is no shortage of tangible measures by which Michigan football’s offense improved drastically over the course of the season. It turned the ball over less, scored more points, won more games and did so more convincingly. That’s the what. Offensive coordinator Josh Gattis’ growth, though, can be seen in the how. None more so than the usage of Giles Jackson. Jackson, a receiver who just finished his freshman season, possesses a skills...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, January 21, 2020 ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINE YEARS OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM Activist Cheryl Brown Henderson delivered a lecture on the legacy of landmark desegregation Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education before hundreds of people in the Michigan League Ballroom Monday afternoon. The talk was part of the University of Michigan’s Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium. Brown ...…
…Rina Agarwala, associate professor of sociology at Johns Hopkins University discussed the history of Indian emigration at Weiser Hall on Friday afternoon. The Center for South Asian Studies hosted the event as part of a series on the history of emigration and how social class has shaped India’s emigration policy since its independence in 1947. Approximately 15 people attended the presentation titled “Managing Migrants...…
…“The city is not using metrics to determine how many deer there are in the city or how successful the program of killing deer for the last few years has been,” Abrams said. “So they keep renewing the (White Buffalo Inc. sharpshooter) contract.” Other members of FAAWN, such as Cathy Shafer, agreed with Abrams, saying she believes the city of Ann Arbor hasn’t progressed in reducing the deer population by conducting this deer cull. “...…
…Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 4A — Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Alanna Berger Brittany Bowman Zack Blumberg Emily Considine Cheryn Hong Krystal Hur Ethan Kessler Mary Rolfes Michael Russo Timothy Spurlin Miles Stephenson Joel Weiner Erin White Lola Yang ERIN WHITE Managing Editor Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students a...…
…A confused teenage girl sighs, “I think I might be broken.” Dr. Jean Milburn (Gillian Anderson, “The X-Files”) replies, “Sex doesn’t make us whole. So how could you be broken?” Though Dr. Milburn is speaking to one of the many students at Moordale Secondary School who comes to ask her advice, she’s really talking to you. This therapy session isn’t just for the sake of fiction. The message is clear and it’s meant for the view...…
…6A — Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Arts The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com WHISPER SUBMIT A WHISPER puzzle by sudokusnydictation.com By Chase Dittrich (c)2020 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 01/21/20 Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis 01/21/20 ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: Release Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 ACROSS 1 Sound of disbelief 5 Feature of some debit cards 9 Ford Fusion, e.g...…
…VAN WYHE LEADS MICHIGAN TO DOUBLE OT WIN OVER NO. 6 PENN STATE, ‘M’ TAKES 5 OF 6 POINTS ON THE WEEKEND Alexis Rankin / Daily | Design by Jack Silberman UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Jacob Hay- hurst slid into the slot and waited. The graduate transfer forward saw sophomore forward Nolan Moyle with the puck, and he knew he was wide open for a shot on net. Moyle sent a pass up to Hayhurst, who didn’t hesitate as he released a shot that clea...…
…2B — January 21, 2020 SportsTuesday The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com T he couch is taken, so Carol Hutchins pulls an ottoman out from under a table. Practice ran long, so she’s running late. There is little time for small talk. “What can I do for you?” she asks. She is here, in a team meet- ing room at the Donald R. Shepherd Softball Center, to talk about program-building, a subject on which Hutchins is one of the fore...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsTuesday January 21, 2020 — 3B UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Mel Pearson stopped midway through his answer. He bounced his foot on the press conference stage a few times. Then he blinked hard. He had just been asked about freshman forward Nick Granowicz, and his performance in Saturday night’s game. “He’s been really good,” Pearson said. “He’s been really good on the road.” Just moments ...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsTuesday 4B — January 21, 2020 In Wagner’s eyes, slump boils down to emotion IOWA CITY — To Franz Wagner, the most pressing issue for the Michigan men’s basketball team is simple. It isn’t hapless interior defense, nor is it a winless road record. You can cross the team’s lack of free throws off the list, too. Really, it doesn’t have anything to do with the physical demands of college bas...…
…After a recent change in the University of Michigan’s School of Nursing curriculum, Nursing students were offering to buy other students’ clinical shifts for as much $400 in order to switch their assigned times and locations throughout the Fall 2019 semester. According to University spokeswoman Kim Broekhuizen, the change began in Fall 2019 and allows students to select their own clinical shifts based on their registration ...…
…The Ann Arbor City Council met Tuesday night and discussed anti-Israel protests, adding youth members to the Environmental Commission and how best to proceed regarding contamination from the Gelman Dioxane plume. During public comment, multiple community members spoke regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, condemning U.S. military aid to Israel. Anti- Israel protester Henry Herskovitz, a defendant in...…
…The rooms have AI technology on the computers and dry-erase walls to make it easier to conduct job interviews. LSA senior Taylor Lind said she encourages students to spend time at the Opportunity Hub and explore the new LSA addition. “I’m really excited to see how students can utilize this new space,” Lind said. “I think it’s a really unique one, especially for a college as large as LSA, because it’s hard to find a central space t...…
…Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 4A — Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Alanna Berger Brittany Bowman Zack Blumberg Emily Considine Cheryn Hong Krystal Hur Ethan Kessler Mary Rolfes Michael Russo Timothy Spurlin Miles Stephenson Joel Weiner Erin White Lola Yang ERIN WHITE Managing Editor Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students...…
