…The Michigan Daily sat down with University President Mark Schlissel to discuss fall plans, vaccination, carbon neutrality and disinvestment, Regent Ron Weiser (R), public records, ongoing collective bargaining with U-M lecturers and more. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. MS: It is really important for as many students as possible to get vaccinated, and if they can’t get it done before they leave town, ge...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News 2 — Wednesday, April 21, 2021 GRACE BEAL/Daily After my weekly COVID-19 test at the LSA building, I walk back with my camera and take pictures of my free button around campus with hope that the University and the rest of the country can continue to “Beat Covid”. The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is publishing weekly on Wednesdays for the Winter 2021 semester by students at the University of M...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Wednesday, April 21, 2021 — 3 Read more at MichiganDaily.com RESEARCH LSA professor leads Virulent Hate Project Dr. Melissa May Borja aims to track anti-Asian hate incidents, community resistance efforts Dr. Melissa May Borja, University of Michigan assistant professor of American Culture, founded Virulent Hate, a project which aims to raise awareness around the surge in anti-Asian raci...…
…I like the fact that it actually went beyond simply thinking about how to reduce the campus’ release of greenhouse gases. It talked about creating a culture of sustainability, promoting research and teaching around carbon neutrality and sustainability, and it had a very powerful focus on environmental justice. What I’ve been doing in the week since the report went final, and for the next several weeks, is working with various ...…
…Reporting live from my balcony, yet again, for another literary event coverage. This time it’s chef and author Bill Buford’s appearance in the “At Home with Literati” series, presenting his latest book “Dirt: Adventures in Lyon as a Chef in Training, Father, and Sleuth Looking for the Secret of French Cooking.” Today I’m not drinking Roiboos tea but matcha! This was my first time trying it, and it will most probably be the last. Ap...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts 6 — Wednesday, April 21, 2021 When you think of the word indie, what typically comes to mind? Is it a youthful aesthetic? Is it a culture defined by being ahead of the curve? Or is it maybe just a new sound? Whatever the interpretation is, it’s hard to argue that Animal Collective doesn’t embody it in some way. Yes, I know. An artist retrospective on Animal Collective? How original. How...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Wednesday, April 21, 2021 — 7 Content Warning: sexual assault Gisela McDaniel grew up in predominantly white spaces: She was born on a military base in Bellevue, Neb., to a Chamorro mother who was a sociology professor teaching race and ethnicity and a white father enlisted in the Navy. On a recent Monday afternoon, the Art & Design alum spoke about how being raised with a pervasive awaren...…
…If you asked a rap fan in 2010 who their favorite female rapper was, chances are that list would begin and end at “Nicki Minaj.” While the 90s and early 2000s brought lots of talent to the table for female rap with trailblazers like Lil’ Kim and Missy Elliot, the decline of their careers in mainstream rap left a hole in the industry that only Minaj seemed to be able to fill. However, in recent years, several new female rappers have em...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan in Color Wednesday, April 21, 2021 — 9 The Instagram face and its implications Do you remember the Kylie Jenner lip challenge in 2015? The internet went under her spell as countless teens took to social media to share videos of themselves suctioning their lips inside a shot glass, hoping to recreate Kylie’s voluptuous (and artificial) lips. The results of the challenge were grotesque: ...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 10 — Wednesday, April 21, 2021 statement I wasn’t surprised when the University of Michigan announced a virtual gradua- tion commencement in February. How could I be? After over a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seemed almost routine to keep delaying expectations of normality. While COVID-19 cases in Michigan were in a lull at the time, given the predicted spikes in daily cases around the w...…
…G raduation looms on the horizon. For every college student, the idea of gradu- ating college holds a bittersweet flavor, caught between the satisfaction of accomplish- ment and the sadness of goodbyes. For some, it holds more of one than the other. It is sometimes hard to tell which is stronger. Sometimes, the bitterness wins. At 21 years old, I’ve been a college student for five years and have been at the University of Michigan f...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 12 — Wednesday, April 21, 2021 statement Saying the G word W alking through the Law Quadrangle and waiting for my photographer, I couldn’t help but notice them: the group of girls doing their graduation photoshoot at the same time, clad in white dresses, caps and gowns. I, too, had purchased a white dress and a new pair of heels for the occasion, but there was a key difference: I was alone. I...…
…A s someone who was born and raised in Ann Arbor, people always ask, “Do you regret staying home for college?” Maybe they are shocked that I would elect to live so close to my parents, high school friends or the familiar streets of my child- hood. Maybe they aren’t surprised at all, picturing every Ann Arborite as born with maize-and-blue streaks in their hair, proph- esied as a future Wolverine. Maybe they envi- sion college as the t...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 14 — Wednesday, April 21, 2021 statement Lost at Michigan: a reflection of my transition from rural to university life O n the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2016, I lounged in my old bedroom, exhausted from a particularly grueling competitive cheer practice, mindlessly scrolling through my phone after yet another day of going through the motions. Just after 8 p.m., I refreshed my Gmail, only...…
…R ecently I time-traveled 100 years in the past. I didn’t go to a historical house to find out what life was like on the frontier, I didn’t churn my own butter or read the Farmers’ Almanac by candlelight, but I did witness an internal party primary for New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District. This arcane process was the norm prior to the early 20th century, with party insiders — or in this case, members of the State Central Commi...…
…F or those currently unaware, in the state of Michigan, everyone — and yes that means everyone — above the age of 16 is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as of April 5. This is the case country- wide, for the most part, with the exception of a few states that are expanding their eligibility soon. In other words, the time to get vaccinated is upon us. The University of Michigan has already vaccinated over 40,000 individuals and ...…
…7-Opinion M y first introduction to the possible future of genomic editing came while reading Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World.” The novel begins in the year 2540 at an embryo factory called the Central London Hatching and Conditioning Centre. The director of the facility describes to a group of male students how eggs are modified during the gestation period of development to fit into five distinct castes: Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delt...…
…Michigan plays assertively in win streak The No. 25 Michigan baseball team is riding a five-game winning streak, which includes a series win over archrival Ohio State and a sweep at Minnesota. But the Wolverines still feel there’s room for improvement. “I still don’t think we’re playing our very best baseball yet,” Michigan coach Erik Bakich said. “I still think there’s plenty of opportunity to get hot.” Their best could sti...…
…Danny Zimmerman stepped up to the plate with the bases loaded during the Michigan baseball team’s game against Minnesota on Friday. The redshirt junior outfielder launched his second home run of the game, this one over the fence in deep left field to make the score 14-2, as the Wolverines broke open the game and went on to win 21-5. Thanks in large part to a plethora of home runs, Michigan (18-7 Big Ten) swept Minnesota (4-20) ...…
…The 2021 gymnastics National Championship came down to the very last routine of the meet. Junior Abby Heiskell stared down the beam as she mounted it. As she performed her routine, she completed each skill with an intention to do it perfectly, a lesson Michigan coach Bev Ploc- ki has drilled into the mind of her gymnasts all season. Heiskell showed no ounce of doubt in any of her skills, and when she finished the routine with a stu...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, April 14, 2021 ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY YEARS OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM GOT A NEWS TIP? Call 734-418-4115 or e-mail news@michigandaily.com and let us know. INDEX Vol. CXXX, No. 29 ©2021 The Michigan Daily N E WS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ARTS............................4 MIC...............................6 STATEMENT...................9 OPINION......................12 ...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News 2 — Wednesday, April 14, 2021 TESS CROWLEY/Daily There is a frenzy of activity on the streets of Ann Arbor as spring shows its cheerful face. The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is publishing weekly on Wednesdays for the Winter 2021 semester by students at the University of Michigan. One copy is available free of charge to all readers. Additional copies may be picked up at the Daily’s office fo...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Wednesday, April 14, 2021 — 3 ANN ARBOR Ann Arbor residents debate replacing Woody Allen mural amid resurfacing of sexual assault allegations Screenwriter’s portrait is among four other writers on the painting at the corner Liberty Street and State Street A prominent mural on the corner Liberty St. and State St. has acted as a central hallmark for downtown Ann Arbor since 1984. The mural — c...…
…Ah, summer vacation. The sacred three- month period of underpaid jobs, midday naps and in all honesty, too much TV. Although some may find this assessment pessimistic, it’s an accurate summary of my past two summers (minus being able to secure a job — sorry Mom). Last summer, constrained from most productive activities by the pandemic and low personal funds, I opted to embrace the latter pursuit of TV-watching. My program of choice...…
…In one of my clearest childhood memories, I’m standing in the wings of a stage. I’m eight years old and I’m a little out of breath, having just sprinted from the dressing room to the stage. I’m nervously rolling and unrolling a comic book — my only prop, which I took very seriously — in my hands as I wait for the lights to go down and the scene to transition. The last note of a song rings through the theater, the spotlights turn of...…
…Content warning: Mentions of eating disorders. The voice in my head sneered, Still too high, you’re a failure, as I yanked on the fat of my stomach. I was in my bathroom, trying to calm myself down and stop the moisture overpowering my eyes. My mom had bought a different type of yogurt that week at the store because it was on sale, but it was 30 calories more than the usual brand. An unpeeled apple is 90 calories, six almonds are...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan in Color Wednesday, April 14, 2021 — 7 YOUR WEEKLY ARIES It’s a very intelligent, thought-driven week for you, Aries. Venus’ arrival in your values zone sets you thinking about what truly matters to you – and you may discover that you have more to be grateful for than you realized. AQUARIUS GEMINI When Venus moves into your spiritual zone on Wednesday, Gemini, you’ll crave some pea...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan in Color 8 — Wednesday, April 14, 2021 My own crown Even more than before, the pandemic has resulted in social media being a creative outlet, a way to pick up new talents or a place to experiment in hobbies you have never tried before. I tried to pick up new techniques when styling my type 4 coily hair, a thick hair texture that consists of tight curls or spring- like coils. Represent...…
…T his March, outcry arose during the NCAA March Madness tour- nament when Sedona Prince, a forward for the Oregon Ducks women’s basketball team, posted a TikTok compar- ing her team’s weight room to that of their male counterparts. The men’s weight room was an expansive gym full of machines, equipment and free weights. The women’s weight room was a single rack of dumbbells and yoga mats. The NCAA claimed it was a space issue, but th...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 10— Wednesday, April 14, 2021 ILLUSTRATION BY MAGGIE WIEBE statement Becoming Alice 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 vi- sion. It was a...…
…D ating tip: If you want to re- ally get to know someone, take a scroll through their TikTok “For You” page. From there, a stream of 15-second video and audio clips will teach you about the many little idiosyncrasies and bizarre interests you might need to know to move things along with that prospective special someone. I gave this a try recently, sheep- ishly offering my niche “For You” page tab for my date to peruse. Looking ov...…
…B ack in September, when the University of Michigan announced there would no longer be a spring break for students and faculty, I figured I would be fine. COVID-19 did not appear to be slowing down anytime soon and, with the semester concluding on April 30, I would benefit more from an extended summer than a week in March. All in all, it seemed to be a good deal. After the fall semester, I was drained. The transition fr...…
…7-Opinion A s a columnist for The Michigan Daily, I’m not supposed to discuss internal Daily issues in my work. However, the debate frequently reignited at our elections has arisen yet again, and I feel the dilemma is too important to keep from our readers. So, to our audience, I pose the question: Is it acceptable to urinate in the shower? Perhaps I will receive backlash for this position, but, nonetheless, I must remain loyal to...…
…For Isaiah Livers, time runs out Student-athletes continue to vie with the NCAA for rights Isaiah Livers stood on the bench in sweats, hands in his pockets and a long expression on his face. Michigan’s season was coming to its end and Livers could only watch helplessly as the waning moments of his collegiate career faded into the abyss. He dared to follow the arc of Franz Wagner’s last-second 3-point attempt, a heave that carri...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, April 14, 2021 — 15 Gabby Wilson’s floor routine is an excellent encapsulation of who she is as both an athlete and an advocate. In her 90 seconds on the mat, Wilson dives into themes of race that would have been taboo to speak of, much less present in competition, as recently as a decade ago. And, all the while, she throws in powerful dance moves and athletically impressive ...…
…After eight innings, senior left-hander Meghan Beaubien stepped off the rubber. The biomedical engineering student walked off the field with her fifth collegiate complete game no-hitter, this time with an extra inning tacked on. The 2-1 credited win over Nebraska marked her 73rd as a Wolverine, surpassing Kelly Kovach for ninth-most in Michigan history. Beaubien’s work on the diamond was over for the day, but she still had work in t...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, April 7, 2021 ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY YEARS OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM GOT A NEWS TIP? Call 734-418-4115 or e-mail news@michigandaily.com and let us know. INDEX Vol. CXXX, No. 27 ©2021 The Michigan Daily N E WS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 M I C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ARTS.............................6 STATEMENT...................9 OPIN...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News 2 — Wednesday, April 7, 2021 ANNA FUDER/Daily The famous murals along West Hubbard Street in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood remind me of the famous graffiti alley on East Liberty Street, and both feel like home. The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is publishing weekly on Wednesdays for the Winter 2021 semester by students at the University of Michigan. One copy is available free of charge to a...…
…Ann Arbor City Council convened virtually April 5 to discuss the development of an unarmed safety response team, support for the University of Michigan’s President’s Commission on Carbon Neutrality, an amendment to the housing rental period and a resolution to condemn anti-Asian hate crimes. The council discussed DC-3, a resolution that would task the city administrator with investigating different pathways for developing an un...…
…The first time I became aware of my body, I was 12 years old at an outdoor water park. I sat in an inflated tube, swaying back and forth in an obnoxiously loud wave pool with my sister and friends. It was a perfect day until it wasn’t. At one moment, my sister and friends had been taken elsewhere by the manufactured tide and I sat swaying along, enjoying the blazing sun on my face and the cool of the water on my feet. I was then ap...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan in Color Wednesday, April 7, 2021 — 5 U-M professors, Michigan public officials discuss roots of anti-Asian racism, but suggestions for what to do in the face of hate fall short Disclaimer: The author and Michigan in Color as a whole do not condone involvement of the carceral state or any perpetuation of criminalization. The solutions covered in this event are not solutions the author is...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts 6 — Wednesday, April 7, 2021 A little over a week ago, news broke of the death of former Metropolitan Opera conductor James Levine. Reporters and critics across the classical music and opera worlds wrote long obituaries that interrogated Levine’s complicated legacy. The first item that most obituaries touched upon was Levine’s critical success as the conductor of the Met. He led the...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Wednesday, April 7, 2021 — 7 What first comes to mind when you hear the term SoundCloud rap? Perhaps you envision an immature group of teens with colorfully-dyed hair and face tattoos, rapping about prescription drugs. Maybe the term connotes a sense of rebelliousness that brings to mind exciting, unfiltered discoveries found on the internet. It could remind you of your own blunders and s...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts 8 — Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Ann Arbor is never entirely quiet. But of the many sounds you hear drifting through the city, those of a band with a bossa nova feel often aren’t among them. And yet, on a slightly chilly Saturday afternoon, a group of around 40 people and I found ourselves masked up and spread out, sprawled all over Lawrence Street as a jazz/rock band played on the porch of...…
…L ike so many other universities around the world, the University of Michigan relied on its existing technological resources to design a dis- tanced education for the COVID-19 era. The pandemic certainly came as a sur- prise, though ultimately a widespread familiarity with the basic tools of email, course websites and video conferencing helped students and teachers adapt to a new normal. Online education in general, how- ever, is n...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 10 — Wednesday, April 7, 2021 statement Love everlasting: the relationships that color my identity W hen I left home for col- lege, my Bubbie — the Yid- dish term for grandmother — gifted me with a thin red bracelet to protect me from the harm of the evil eye. The tradition is rooted in the spiritual Jewish practice called Kab- balah, though the reasoning behind it is widely debated. Some beli...…
…I brainstorm new topics for Michigan Daily articles, like this one, from my bed in the apartment I moved into when the freshmen residence halls closed. I rest my computer on my lap, blank document open and waiting, and I lean back into the silence. Across from my bed is a window, and through it, as I write or ponder, I see the yel- low house next door. On clear evenings like tonight, the sunset compliments the friendly yel- l...…
…7-Opinion Opinion BRITTANY BOWMAN Managing Editor Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. CLAIRE HAO Editor in Chief ELIZABETH COOK AND JOEL WEINER Editorial Page Editors Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of The Daily’s Editorial Board. All other signed articles and il...…
…7-Opinion T his past week, there was a little drama in the race for New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District. Sheridan Lund, the precinct chair of the Democratic Party of Bernalillo County and candidate for the congressional seat, tweeted a now-deleted attack on one of the candidates. The charge being leveled was that Victor Reyes, a former top aide to New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and one of the candidates for the congres...…
…2-News 14 — Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Online Event: Wednesday, March 31st, 2021 | 4:00 p.m. An online lecture. For more information, visit events.umich.edu/event/81873 or call 734.615.6667 IF THEY ONLY KNEW VINCENT HUTCHINGS Hanes Walton Jr. Collegiate Professor of Political Science and Afroamerican and African Studies Informing Blacks and Whites about the Racial Wealth Gap JOHN TU...…
