…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News 2 — Wednesday, March 9, 2022 PHOTO ADMINISTRATION UKRAINE From Page 1 U-M community honors Hail to the Victims protest in celebration at UMMA Anderson survivors commended for 100 days of advocacy BECCA MAHON/Daily Tyler, The Creator performs at Little Caesar’s Arena Monday evening as part of his ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ tour. The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is publishing weekly on Wedn...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News 2 — Wednesday, March 16, 2022 PHOTO Moving beyond Gold-Level: Ann Arbor cyclists want better biking infrastructure Bike-lane advocates talk safety, accessibility concerns ALI CHAMI/Daily Kelly Hoppenjans performs at Michigan’s Got Talent on Wednesday evening. The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is publishing weekly on Wednesdays for the Winter 2022 semester by students at the University of M...…
…Pollinator populations across the country have been experiencing significant losses, threatening biodiversity, agriculture and food chains. The state of Michigan alone has seen a 61% drop in its bee population over the span of 15 years. A team of masters students at the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability is aiming to raise awareness for pollinator conservation and enhance pollinato...…
…The following article explains five bills that have been introduced, passed or signed into law by the Michigan state legislature or Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from Feb. 25 to March 11. On the second and fourth Fridays of each month, The Michigan Daily will publish a compilation of bills being floated around in the Michigan state legislature for students at the University of Michigan to know about. This is the first installment in t...…
…The 2021 Central Student Government presidential and vice presidential debates, hosted by The Michigan Daily, discussed the candidates’ positions on campus policing; diversity, equity and inclusion; carbon neutrality and amplifying all student voices. Included in the March 18 debate were both the presidential and vice presidential candidates from all three CSG executive tickets: ORGANIZE, CHANGE and IMPACT. Each round laste...…
…In 2020, Ann Arbor kicked off a 10-year journey to a carbon neutral future. The ambition was encapsulated in a 138-page carbon neutrality plan which addressed high-emission sectors ranging from electric grid changes to transportation initiatives to residential constructions. Buildings account for the largest output of greenhouse gasses locally and in 2020, residential buildings alone accounted for more than 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...…
…Each month, The Michigan Daily publishes a compilation of bills in the Michigan legislature for students at the University of Michigan to be aware of. The following article explains five bills that have been introduced, passed or signed into law by the Michigan legislature or Gov. Gretchen Whitmer throughout the month of February. 1. Ban on discrimination of hair styles typically associated with race Status: Introduce...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Wednesday, March 3, 2021 — 3 Whitmer to ease restrictions on indoor dining, residential care Relaxed regulations come after six straight weeks of declining cases in the state The state of Michigan will ease restrictions on indoor dining capacity, outdoor activities and residential care facilities beginning Friday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced at a news conference Tuesday. Starti...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Wednesday, March 10, 2021 — 3 Civil rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson announced as Spring 2021 commencement speaker Author of ‘Just Mercy’ will address graduates during virtual ceremony ALEC COHEN/Daily The University of Michigan announces civil rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson as this year’s commencement speaker (NOTE: This photo was taken at the 2018 Spring Commencement, before the COVID-19 pandemic...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Wednesday, March 11, 2020 — 3A LINES From Page 1A DONATIONS From Page 2A Tuesday’s primary, issued a statement in a press release condemning long lines to vote. “At a time when Democrats correctly attack Republicans for voter suppression, it is disappointing to see people standing in long lines for hours today waiting to vote in Michigan and around the country,” Sanders said in the sta...…
…We often cross paths but do not speak I do not know him, but understand my brother is not my enemy I do not know of his pain, but simply know that it exists So we nod We understand that no one cares for your two cents, when they look through you as if you missin’ two- fifths Understand that our streets will poor out two more fifths for our sons and daughters today, But we didn’t put these liquor stores here Didn’t flood this citie...…
…Rosie Van Alsburg, an Engineering senior studying computer science and physics, is from Ann Arbor, Mich. “I’m a transfer student so I started at WCC (Washtenaw Community College) first and then came here. I’ve been in college for five years. Everything still feels fake, you know. I’m in a state of disbelief, like, ‘Oh, it’s a joke. They’re going to put classes back in person and this is just a weird dream.’ But my fr...…
…Linda Vail, Ingham County health officer, told Bridge Magazine more cases will likely be confirmed as testing increases. She said public companies will offer testing at doctors’ offices in addition to tests provided by the state. As of Thursday, Ingham County had seven tests: two negative and five pending. Washtenaw County was the first to temporarily close schools and transition to online learning in light of t...…
…According to Eisenberg, “high-risk individuals should be more careful with social distancing. It is critical that they not be around big crowds.” For lower-risk people, Eisenberg said, they “probably won’t have a major illness but they can contribute to the transmission. Even though students aren’t high- risk they would be effective in its transmission. So for example, if you’re traveling a lot you might not want to visit...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Tuesday, March 10, 2020 — 3 BIDEN From Page 1 He also said Biden’s plan for loan forgiveness would affect many students, especially those hoping to work in public service. “I think on a broader scale, just having a president that’s focused on these things (is important),” Schaeffler said. “Having a president that will appoint a secretary of education that has been on the front line …...…
…“The first cases of COVID- 19 in Washtenaw County have been confirmed,” Loveluck said. “These individuals remain isolated and have been working closely with the health department to identify close contacts and other lower-risk contacts so they can be notified, quarantined and alert to the possibility of symptoms.” COVID-19 symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath, which may appear two to 14 days a...…
…In an email to students sent Monday night, Simone Himbeault Taylor, interim vice president for student life, and Robert Ernst, University Health Service executive director, noted that UHS will remain open in addition to a modified version of housing and dining, consisting of boxed take-out meals served during specific hours. Jeff Donofrio, the director of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, said ...…
…Public Health junior Nithya Arun and Engineering junior Carla Voigt will serve as president and vice president of the University of Michigan Central Student Government’s 11th Assembly, according to the student government elections preliminary results. The pair received 1,574 out of the 3,067 votes that were cast, according to preliminary election results obtained by The Daily. Arun and Voigt ran with the IMPACT party, whic...…
…Friday, March 27, 2020 — 3A News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com REGENTS From Page 1A Before voting to dismiss Daniels, the Regents allowed public commenters who signed up to comment on the motion to speak first. All three speakers spoke out against the charges against Daniels. Stephanie Blythe, professional opera singer, said students and colleagues have praised Daniels for supporting other artists and the Un...…
…“At the end of the day, the patients’ safety has to come first, and we can’t risk exposing them to COVID-19 when there’s no actual screening process for the students,” Hubscher said. “Unfortunately, we’re going to have to finish up our clinical experiences online, but it’s what’s best in a situation like this which is unprecedented.” In a separate notice directed to juniors sent out on the same day, Hurn said their on-site...…
…During the event, attendees typically stand on their feet and dance for 24 hours continuously. Each year, VictorThon raises awareness and hundreds of thousands of dollars for pediatric rehabilitation services at C.S. Mott and Beaumont Children’s Hospital. The event connects University students with DMUM families, therapists from DMUM programs and other members of the Ann Arbor community. LSA senior Sydney Jose, ...…
…Schlissel said all schools and colleges at the University should work to ensure that students are able to meet graduation requirements despite classes being moved to an online format. He noted certain programs cannot be delivered adequately online and may have to be canceled for the spring and summer terms. “This decision aligns with our ongoing efforts to respond to the pandemic, by maintaining this critical...…
…All dining halls began serving takeout meals only on Monday night. On Tuesday morning, students were told they must leave the residence halls unless they fill out a petition to stay by Wednesday 8 a.m., causing widespread confusion and stress as many rearranged move-out plans at the last minute. In the email sent by University Housing on Tuesday, students were told the push to leave campus was made necessary...…
…Chen also explained why she believes the census is important, citing the value of congressional representation. She also discussed ways the Bureau could increase student response. “It is important that people are reminded that, in a time like this, having accurate representation and data can be crucial (for) public health and safety,” Chen said. “I think that it’s great that the census can be responded to online (becaus...…
…Amidst the chaos of the world, I looked up to the sky and witnessed a flock of birds carelessly soaring. To them it was just another day. The outbreak of a virus, cancellation of classes, disruption of routine meant nothing to the birds as they remained unfazed. The birds didn’t have to worry about grocery store stocks running low, or the possibility of losing their jobs. They found their versions of toilet paper and ha...…
…El-Sayed also viewed the current pandemic and its implications for Medicare for All through a political lens, discussing the implications the COVID-19 virus may have on the passing of favorable legislation in the future. “We’re talking about a mass trauma that we are all experiencing right now, and that’s terrible,” El-Sayed said. “But every time someone has to go bankrupt for their cancer care, every time someone who ...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan in Color Monday, March 30, 2020 — 3 i painstakingly paint my nails every week last week it was bubblegum blue. from up close they must look so trite and clumsy. i need to stop biting them, but blood from my fingertips tastes sweeter than from anywhere else. i know this, i don’t know why. sometimes i like to pretend i am folding in on myself i am jealous of origami swans and the...…
…Read more at MichiganDaily.com News Wednesday, March 30, 2022 — 3 ADMINISTRATION The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Design by Kate Shen Graduate students at the Univer- sity of Michigan School of Social Work walked out of their classes Monday morning and gathered on the Diag to rally for Payments for Placements (P4P). This is a student campaign demanding that the Uni- versity begin compensating Master of Social Work (MSW) stude...…
…MSC: That was never an official part of the Anderson settlement, as far as I’m told. I wasn’t part of the Anderson settlement, that was a confidential mediation, but I don’t think that was a real condition. However, I thought doing the settlement was the right thing to do. I’m glad that the University did it. It’s going to take a while to get it all through the process because when you’re talking about a large number of people who...…
… The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com The Michigan Daily Wednesday, March 16, 2022 — 3 Cheesy Kimchi Noodles By Lara Lee Normalize a second dinner at midnight. University of Michigan students now have access to New York Times Cooking — which means your normal food routine just became anything but. Activate your free Cooking subscription. G I V I N G SUPPORT WHAT YOU ABOUT U-M. Join over 120 student organizations and teams...…
…Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill expanding rights and protections for LGBTQ+ Michiganders Thursday afternoon. The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1976 prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, familial status or marital status. The bill expands this list to include sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. In a press release obtained by...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Wednesday, March 17, 2021 — 3 City Council discusses uses for marijuana excise tax CITY Councilmembers commit to investing in community services, officially recognize Transgendender Day of Visibility The Ann Arbor City Council met virtually Monday evening to discuss a resolution to acknowledge Ann Arbor resident Daniel Bicknell’s longstanding career in public service, the allocatio...…
…On March 16, 2020, Kat Dyke, a waitress at the Earle Restaurant in Ann Arbor, was told she would not be allowed to return to work for the time being — not because of her or anyone else’s wrongdoing, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dyke said she was thrown into a swirl of confusion when she received her boss’s text saying the Earle would be shut down for the near future. Her boss was required to close the restaurant due to ...…
…The University of Michigan Board of Regents voted last month to extend Winter Break for the 2023-2024 academic year by one week to promote student and staff mental health. Since the University announced the change to the academic calendar, students and staff alike have expressed their support of the policy. In accordance with the new policy, the winter 2024 term will begin on Jan. 10 and final examinations will ...…
…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...…
…When I think of how I’d describe the Ross School of Business, a few thoughts come to mind: classroom building, study spot, home of one of the busiest Starbucks on campus (indeed, it’s rumored that the Business School’s Starbucks has the highest revenue per square foot ratio of all Starbucks in America). An art museum is not one of them. And yet, step inside the Business School and you’ll find art displays of all kinds, from paint...…
…Students are more likely to matriculate if they go to a lower- income school Admittees from schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced lunch, a signifier of the family income of students within the school, correlated to higher matriculation, meaning more students who were admitted to the University from lower-income schools decided to attend. Of the 239 schools on the list with data on their free/red...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan in Color 4 — Wednesday, March 10, 2021 The next step The scent of my mother I have always been waiting. When I was too young to be in school, I envied my older siblings for having math homework. When I was in elementary school, I woke up at the same time as my older siblings, who were in middle school and high school, because I wanted to make sure I was ready to be on the “big kid” sc...…
…Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com March 16, 2020 4:00 pm Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy Annenberg Auditorium, 1120 Weill Hall 735 S. State Street Free and open to the public. Reception to follow. Info: fspp-events@umich.edu Livestream: fordschool.umich.edu Continuing Challenges to Suffrage in Michigan in 2020: Who Still Can’t Vote? Co-sponsors: CEW+ Frances and Sydney Lewis Visiting Leaders Fund, and the Insti...…
…4A — Monday, March 9, 2020 Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Use to get all your bagel needs delivered! Can’t get out of the house? Craving the best bagels in town? Barry Bagels 2515 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 www.barrybagels.com 734.662.2435 Hours Monday-Friday: 7am-7pm Saturday: 7am-5pm Sunday: 7am-3pm I n the four years since the 2016 election, calls for the dissolution of the Electoral College have become wide...…
…T he drawbacks of social distancing can include loneliness, reduced productivity and loss of health benefits associated with human interaction. Happy hours, fitness classes, traveling and football games activate the body’s senses and make for a pleasant experience — so much so that people crave and seek out more of these interactions. So when left to our own resources, many are wondering, “How can we handle social d...…
…4 — Friday, March 13, 2020 Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Congratulations to the James B. Angell Scholars for 7+ Terms 97th Annual Honors Convocation | Sunday, March 15, 2020 | www.honors.umich.edu The following students will be among those recognized during the Honors Convocation program on Sunday, March 15, 2020. These individuals have demonstrated the highest level of undergraduate academic success by achieving seven or ...…
…T he Oscars 2020 reminded me all too well of the feeling you have when your grandma gives you a strange scarf for your birthday. It’s not what you wanted, but the gesture was nice. All you can do is hope that next year gets better, right? While there have been a lot of loud, feminist moments, the Oscars ultimately continue to snuff women out of many categories, most notably “Best Director.” After 92 years, only five women h...…
…4 — Tuesday, March 10, 2020 Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com W ith the Democratic primaries in full swing, the University of Michigan’s campus is becoming dense with political advocacy — fliers, voter registration drives, candidate offices opening and endorsements are present at every corner. As people begin to discuss the primaries online and on campus, students want to take part in the monumental 2020 ...…
…There isn’t much that hasn’t already been said about the power of voting. In a society in which many aspects of our livelihoods aren’t controlled by us, it is important that we at least have a say on who is allowed to lead our nation. As citizens of the U.S., we aren’t necessarily given the chance to determine the future of healthcare policy or the allocation of public school funding. Casting our vote is the only w...…
…I used to be exceedingly hopeful about politics and policy matters. I was known by my friends in high school as the “fire- breathing conservative” because I’d come to school lunch ready to debate them about our contrasting politics. In my free time, I binge-read the news and tweeted about national political drama. I regularly put down schoolwork in favor of a fresh copy of “National Review,” my favorite conservative...…
…As vaccines are becoming more and more accessible, Michigan Medicine has been a key distributor responsible for vaccinating hospital staff and patients as well as some students and faculty in Ann Arbor. Each week, the number of vaccines available nationally varies, which influences the supply chain and ultimately how many doses local health systems have access to. Michigan Medicine has the capacity to vaccinate up to 24...…
…P olitical correctness culture threatens to permanently alter a comedy industry that has thrived on being unapologetically raw and brutally honest. Humor can only be achieved when there’s a kernel of truth behind the joke. My favorite author, George Orwell, was right when he said in 1945 that “every joke is a tiny revolution.” Jokes can be insensitive and still work when they expose a truth people are too polite or unw...…
…F resh off the departure of former Mayor of South Bend, IN, Pete Buttigieg from the presidential pursuit, many have claimed he bridged the gap between religion and the LGBTQ+ community. But it’s quite the opposite. As someone from the religious Western part of Michigan, the church I was raised in began denying communion to its LGBTQ+ members this last holiday season. The move ostracized me and several other community me...…
