…INDEX Vol. CXXVII, No. 122 | © 2018 The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com NEWS .................................... OPINION ............................... ARTS/NEWS......................... MiC......................................... SPORTS................................ MICHIGAN IN COLOR From a diasporic Syrian “I will never be in a position of a Syrian fleeing a war” >> SEE PAGE 9 NEWS Shri Thanedar The Daily sits down wit...…
…2 Thursday, June 28, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com NEWS Ward 1 reps sue city over $10 million deal Councilmembers claim Mayor, City Clerk violated charter By ALICE TRACEY Summer Daily News Editor Ann Arbor City Councilmembers Sumi Kailasapathy, D-Ward 1, and Anne Bannister, D-Ward 1, have sued the city of Ann Arbor, Mayor Christopher Taylor and City Clerk Jacqueline Beaudry over a $10 million deal regarding the dev...…
…3 NEWS Thursday, June 28, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com City faces legal costs for Gelman dioxane plume Contract with law firm now $445,000 By RACHEL CUNNINGHAM Summer Daily News Editor Ann Arbor City Council will see an increase in legal costs regarding clean-up efforts of the 1,4 dioxane plume con- taminating the area’s ground- water. 1,4 dioxane is a carcinogen- ic organic compound used in many industrial settings....…
…4 Thursday, June 28, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com OPINION 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. I asked my big sister and former Division I collegiate soccer player if her school treated her the same as her male counterparts. Her response: “Students and fellow athletes do not treat me the same. They made comments...…
…EMMA CHANG | SUMMER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR T he California primaries were a few weeks ago and the Michigan primaries on Aug. 7 are fast approaching. This November marks the national midterm elections that have the potential to change America’s political landscape, and this country needs some serious changing. But how exactly did we get to this point in the first place? A lot of people point to President Donald at Trump...…
…6 Thursday, June 28, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ARTS “That’s tight. It’s A$AP Rocky, yeah?” Pressed up against us, shoulder to shoulder, for the entirety of two performances, Danny’s thin white shirt was almost translucent with sweat by the time he finally decided to speak. It was, indeed, A$AP Rocky that had been blaring through our iPhone speakers, as the sun began to set over the woodlands of Dover, Delaware, a...…
…7 Thursday, June 28, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ARTS Pray For The Wicked Panic! at the Disco Fueled By Ramen I would like to preface this review by stating I am the person at Daily Arts least expected to write it. I am by no means a Panic! fan; it wasn’t until recently that I finally put together that the “closing the goddamn door” song was their “I Write Sins Not Tragedies.” For the longest while, the band was n...…
…8 Thursday, June 28, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com NEWS 1014 VAUGHN AVAIL Fall 2018 #1 is being rented by the room for $700/m including utilities If you have a group of 5, rent the whole unit for $3100 plus Electric to DTE #2 is a 6 Bdrm for $3720 plus Electric to DTE • 734‑996‑1991 1015 PACKARD 3 Bdrm Apt Avail Fall 2018 2 parking space, onsite laundry, 1st floor $2250 + $120/month for electric to DTE Call 734‑996‑1991 C...…
…9 Thursday June 28, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MICHIGAN IN COLOR A nostalgic piece from a disaporic Syrian Mental illness is something hardly talked about in our country. Though mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder are extremely common, and are extremely pressing issues, for some reason, discussion of them always seems to get swept under the rug. Mental illness plays a role in as hi...…
…10 Thursday, June 28, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Kathryn Peterson is used to accolades. The Michigan field hockey recruit — ranked No. 7 in the country according to MAX Field Hockey — has racked up an impressive resume before even setting foot on campus. A key member of title-contending teams from high school to club to the U19 National Team, Peterson has the potential to become a difference-maker even ...…
…11 Thursday, June 28, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS AMELIA CACCHIONE / DAILY Freshman defenseman Quinn Hughes was drafted 7th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL Draft after a breakout year Quinn Hughes taken 7th by Canucks The past year has been a wild ride for Quinn Hughes. As the youngest player in college hockey last season, the 18-year- old freshman defenseman helped lead the Michigan hockey team ...…
…The past week has been a whirlwind for Michigan Athletics. From elite talent leaving the campus in Ann Arbor to promising young stars entering it, there has been a lot to smile about for the Wolverine faithful. It seems fitting that an academic year filled with excitement for Michigan teams would feature a similar level of off-season drama. This past year, Wolverine squads performed miraculous postseason runs, strung together aw...…
…michigandaily.com Thursday, June 21, 2018 INDEX Vol. CXXVII, No. 121 | © 2018 The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com NEWS .................................... OPINION ............................... ARTS....................................... MiC......................................... SPORTS................................ MICHIGAN IN COLOR When Justice isn’t served “I’m afraid, our communi- ties are afraid, it’s time to step our law...…
…2 Thursday, June 21, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com NEWS U-M responds to sexual assault case Administration releases plaintiff’s transcript, issues official statement By ALICE TRACEY Summer Daily News Editor The University of Michigan officially responded Friday to a lawsuit challenging its sexual misconduct policy and released the plaintiff’s transcript, which had previously been withheld. Filed June 4 by Debora...…
…3 NEWS Thursday, June 21, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com AA water rates to increase Single-family units could pay more for water due to Council decision By RACHEL CUNNINGHAM Summer Daily News Editor On Monday, City Council decided to postpone proposed changes to zoning codes regard- ing University of Michigan Greek life until July 16. The proposal, if approved, would require new or expand- ing fraternities and sororit...…
…4 Thursday, June 21, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com OPINION 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. I once roamed the basement of North Quad Residence Hall during a study break to search for a quick and filling vending machine snack. As I approached the machine hoping I wouldn’t be forced to settle for a bag of chips...…
…POOJA SUBRAMANIAM | WOLVERINES ABROAD I t was the first day of my spring break — halfway through a grueling semester — and I was unsure about my choice to spend my break in Nicaragua. I sat in an airplane with 12 of my peers, each of us silent, due in equal parts to our unfamiliarity with each other and the tiredness that often accompanies an early morning flight. I quickly texted my parents and boyfriend and closed out o...…
…6 Thursday, June 21, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ARTS Ever since “‘03 Bonnie & Clyde,” Jay-Z and Beyoncé have wanted you to know two things about their relationship: They’re in love and they’re rich. For years that’s the most they’ve cared to divulge. They kept their 2008 wedding as hush-hush as pos- sible and would almost never be caught publicly without sun- glasses — Jay often opted to cover his eyes while they s...…
…7 Thursday, June 21, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ARTS “Tag” Quality 16 Warner Bros. “Hereditary” State Theatre A24 FILM REVIEW Horror is a genre that often lends itself to formula — people just aren’t that hard to scare. The horror film typically oper- ates under an unspoken con- tract between the filmmakers and their audience: You may go see the most recent install- ment of the “Scream,” “Hallow- een” or “Saw” fr...…
…8 Thursday, June 21, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ARTS 1014 VAUGHN AVAIL Fall 2018 #1 is being rented by the room for $700/m including utilities If you have a group of 5, rent the whole unit for $3100 plus Electric to DTE #2 is a 6 Bdrm for $3720 plus Electric to DTE • 734‑996‑1991 1015 PACKARD 4 Bdrm Apt Avail Fall 2018 2 parking space, onsite laundry, 1st floor $2830 + Electric to DTE • 734‑996‑1991 422 HAMILTON ‑ 3 Bd...…
…9 Thursday June 21, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MICHIGAN IN COLOR When justice isn’t served “It’s so thick I can’t get the hair dryer through it.” My hairdresser grits her teeth for the fifth time as another piece of her hair dryer breaks off in my hair. So thick, not even the best styling tools can make its way through its roots. If only I had my sister’s hair, that allowed for combs and dryers alike to slide thro...…
…10 Thursday, June 21, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Jonathan Engelmann sat in a locker room in Goodyear, Ari. listening to sage words from the Cleveland Indians director of player development James Harris. With an insecure future and a head full of fantasies, Engelmann gathered with all the new Indians signees at at Cleveland’s spring training facility in Arizona. That’s when Harris reminded them all why ...…
…11 Thursday, June 21, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS COURTESY OF COURTESY OF BETTINI PHOTO / CYCLING NEWS Former Michigan runner Michael Woods ended his running career at Michigan and discovered a career in professional cycling Closing out the final kilometers of the race, professional cyclist Michael Woods was in a solid position. Positioned among the front group, he knew he’d finish well. And that’s exa...…
…BELLEVILLE, Mich. — The common perception of Memphians — inhabitants of the great city of Memphis, Tenn. — is that we’re tough and gritty. Or that’s what I had to remind myself when I trudged out of bed before 6 o’clock in below-freezing temperatures. I mean, who wouldn’t, right? After all, this was the last chance of the year to catch the Michigan rowing team at a home meet. Ok, I’ll admit it. I was really hoping to just call it ...…
…michigandaily.com Thursday, June 14, 2018 INDEX Vol. CXXVII, No. 120 | © 2018 The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com NEWS .................................... OPINION ............................... ARTS/NEWS ...................... MiC......................................... SPORTS................................ MICHIGAN IN COLOR Why ‘Dear White People’ is impor- tant “I loved every second of it.” >> SEE PAGE 9 NEWS “Magic Skoolie...…
…2 Thursday, June 14, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com NEWS Lawsuit challenges sexual assault policy Student sues U-M for being biased against males accused of assault By ALICE TRACEY Summer Daily News Editor A lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court by Deborah Gordon Law on June 4 on behalf of a male University of Michigan student, claims the University’s sexual misconduct policy does not provide due process to males ...…
…3 NEWS Thursday, June 14, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com UHS exams help victims U-M provides on campus support for sexual assault survivors By ALICE TRACEY Summer Daily News Editor University Health Servic- es, the University of Michi- gan’s student health center, is offering sexual assault exams administered on-site by trained sexual assault nurse examiners rather than making students travel to the emergency room a...…
…4 Thursday, June 14, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com OPINION 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. W hen we think about the liberal bastions of the world, there are several countries that tend to come to mind, including countries like Norway, Sweden and Denmark. It is very rare that someone names Ireland, a country alm...…
…JULIA MONTAG| COLUMN I t’s Monday night and your paper’s due sometime tomorrow. You spent your weekend unwinding – socializing, catching up on “Game of Thrones,” following your favorite NBA team – because let’s face it, you deserve some down time! So you sit down Monday, ready to begin this paper, and instead, you launch Instagram, just to get a brief idea of what you’ll be missing in your social circle tonight. Tw...…
…6 Thursday, June 14, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ARTS ‘Lush’ resonates with youth, pride MUSIC REVIEW It’s not like this needs to be restated, but being a teenager is cool. Adolescence is full of unnecessarily intense and embarrassing experiences that shape the rest of your life. It’s often forgotten though, in the race to grow up, the odd beauty and shame of that period of your life. Things are put aside, lef...…
…7 Thursday, June 14, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ARTS The two entered the venue dressed in the most opposite terms possible — Daveed Diggs sporting a Golden State Warriors bomber jacket, highly-distressed red jeans and a grill, Rafael Casal clean cut in an all-black button down and black slacks. They were a pair of walking statements, proud proclamations of individuality with blurred separating lines. They each stu...…
…8 Thursday, June 14, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com NEWS 1014 VAUGHN AVAIL Fall 2018 #1 is being rented by the room for $700/m including utilities If you have a group of 5, rent the whole unit for $3100 plus Electric to DTE #2 is a 6 Bdrm for $3720 plus Electric to DTE • 734‑996‑1991 1015 PACKARD 4 Bdrm Apt Avail Fall 2018 2 parking space, onsite laundry, 1st floor $2830 + Electric to DTE • 734‑996‑1991 \ 422 ...…
…9 Thursday June 14, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MICHIGAN IN COLOR EPYC for now, EPYC forever When My last piece about the National Federation of Filipino American Associa- tions was written on a plane. So naturally,this NaFFAA piece is being written during another flight. I am currently on my way to spend a summer in Washing- ton, D.C., and I can’t help but be thankful for all that the Empow- ering Filipi...…
…10 Thursday, June 14, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS When you think of an All- American track and field athlete, what comes to mind? Is it someone who has spent their entire life committed to perfecting their craft? Early mornings and late nights spent on the track, crafting the perfect training routine? What if it was someone who hadn’t competed on a track throughout their entire high school career? Well, tha...…
…11 Thursday, June 14, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS ALEC COHEN / DAILY Junior second baseman Faith Canfield contributed to a team that showed complacency late into the season and the postseason By no means was the 2017-18 season disappointing for the Michigan softball team — after all, it amassed a 44-13 overall record and won the Big Ten outright. But for the expectations, for the effort, for the bitter ending, wa...…
…12 Thursday, June 14 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS With 100 meters to go in the men’s 10,000-meter national championship race, Ben Flanagan was in second place and on the move. Trailing pre-meet favorite Vincent Kiprop of Alabama, the fifth-year senior on the Michigan men’s track and field team found an extra gear. He began to accelerate, narrowing the gap with each stride. With just 10 meters to go, Flanag...…
…michigandaily.com Thursday, June 7, 2018 INDEX Vol. CXXVII, No. 119 | © 2018 The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com NEWS .................................... OPINION ............................... ARTS/PHOTO ...................... MiC......................................... SPORTS................................ MICHIGAN IN COLOR Why ‘Dear White People’ is impor- tant “I loved every second of it.” >> SEE PAGE 9 NEWS U-M Abroad Ac...…
…2 Thursday, June 7, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com NEWS Council Discusses Game Day Condos Councilmembers review zoning laws By SAYALI AMIN Daily Staff Reporter On Monday June 4, Ann Arbor City Council convened to discuss a variety of issues, including the Unified Development Code as well as implications of zoning laws on the proposed construction of new game- day condos. The revision of the UDC was first brought up b...…
…3 NEWS Thursday, June 7, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Event honors community Downtown festival celebrates African American businesses By ROB DALKA Daily Staff Reporter On Saturday, the 23rd annual African American Downtown Festival was held in Kerrytown on the streets of East Ann and North Fourth. Started by Lucille Hall-Porter, the festival is a celebration of African Amer- ican culture and the local African...…
…4 Thursday, June 7, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com OPINION 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. I spent this past weekend moving into a new house, “new” meaning not yet lived in by me, but old by all other standards. My father and I rolled up our sleeves and got to work, climbing up and down three stories, arms fille...…
…MARLEE BURRIDGE | COLUMN J ust as ticket prices appear to impact the public’s opinion of women’s sports, so does the sports media. There is little to no coverage of women’s athletics and that leads to a lack of investment, interest and education on the part of the public. It becomes extremely difficult to generate support when the big inf luencers in sports media disregard any important events that happen in the female ...…
…6 Thursday, June 7, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ARTS I lingered in the Michigan Theater’s main auditorium last Thursday after the screening of Bo Burnham’s directorial debut, “Eighth Grade.” A crowd of teenagers, young adults and retirees had just finished giving Burnham a standing ovation after his short Q&A and were now streaming out the back of the theater while I fought to make my way to the front. Not a ...…
…7 Thursday, June 7, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ARTS At risk of sounding nostalgic, I don’t know if there’s anything better in life than re-living a seemingly perfect memory. Your mind might wander to that familiar place, or the feeling is unwittingly triggered, or you consciously recall it. Either way, for several fleeting seconds, our brain is entirely consumed with the unmatched sights, sounds and emotions of ...…
…8 Thursday, June 7, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com PHOTO 1014 VAUGHN AVAIL Fall 2018 #1 is being rented by the room for $700/m including utilities If you have a group of 5, rent the whole unit for $3100 plus Electric to DTE #2 is a 6 Bdrm for $3720 plus Electric to DTE • 734‑996‑1991 1015 PACKARD 4 Bdrm Apt Avail Fall 2018 2 parking space, onsite laundry, 1st floor $2830 + Electric to DTE • 734‑996‑1991 422 HAMILTON 2 & 3...…
…9 Thursday June 7, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MICHIGAN IN COLOR Voices of Hong Kong, Rise Up When I was younger, the modern history of China, or the People’s Republic of China, including the 1989 democracy movement and Tiananmen Square mas- sacre, was briefly taught in schools in Hong Kong. My curiosity about this taboo history of China was sparked, so I casu- ally brought it up in front of my parents. When I as...…
…10 Thursday, June 7, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS To put it bluntly, the bookends of the Michigan baseball team’s season were a disaster. The Wolverines started their season 4-11, a mark they won’t soon forget, and ended it 2-7. However, in the middle portion, Michigan found itself successful in amassing a 20-game win streak. In a rebuilding season, the Wolverines faced almost everything you can experience in b...…
…11 Thursday, June 7, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS KATELYN MULCHAY / DAILY The Michigan baseball team faced almost everything possible on a baseball field from walk-off wins to brutal losses this season Michigan baseball season in reivew Coming off the back of a second NCAA Tournament appearance in three years and their first 40-win season since 2008, head coach Erik Bakich and the Michigan baseball team were looki...…
…12 Thursday, June 7 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS After heavy speculation into his rumored departure, Michigan coach John Beilein unequivocally announced his plans to stay with the Wolverines for the foreseeable future. Rumors recently surfaced of Beilein’s potential move further east in the state of Michigan to undertake the head coaching job for the Detroit Pistons. After firing coach Stan Van Gun...…
