…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...…
…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...…
…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...…
…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...…
…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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, February 11, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM A look inside Detroit’s Ruth Ellis Center » INSIDE the statement During State of the City address, Duggan talks public safety, recovery By ALLANA AKHTAR Daily Staff Reporter In his second State of the City address, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan praised his adminis- tration both for improving the...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, February 18, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM $677,000 $629,000 Average Female Presidents’ Salary PEER INSTITUTIONS PRESIDENTIAL SALARIES Average Male Presidents’ Salary 3.32% ‘14-’15 3.67% 4.70% 4.09% 4.86% 6.28% 2.96% 5.45% 6.03% 4.51% 3.68% 4.81% 5.39% 4.22% 2.05% 1.50% 4.81%4.83% 5.18% 3.87% 3.14% 2.76% 4.03% 5.46% ...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, February 19, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM A look at how the University restores books and other publications » INSIDE the b-side Full strategic plan recommended by committee in Sept. not yet released By GENEVIEVE HUMMER Daily Staff Reporter University President Mark Schlissel hosted 200 students, faculty and staff members Mon- day m...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, February 10, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM Panel explores connections between health and social justice By ALLANA AKHTAR Daily Staff Reporter Agriculture, food access, race and social justice were all topics of conversation during a panel discussion held Monday to kick off the University’s first-ever Detroit Week. Detroit Week examine...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, February 13, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM Proposal to make two years of community college free could impact University By ANASTASSIOS ADAMOPOULOS Daily Staff Reporter Last week, President Barack Obama outlined the specifics of his plan to provide two years of tuition- free education to community col- lege students — a program which could a...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, February 12, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM Higher education, K-12 programs slated to receive funding increases By SHOHAM GEVA and JACK TURMAN Daily News Editor and Daily Staff Reporter Despite a projected short- fall in Michigan both this fiscal year and next, higher education received a funding increase in Republican Gov. Rick Snyder’...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, February 16, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE-HUNDRED-TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM The women’s basketball team suffered a last-second loss Saturday » INSIDE Heartbreak ADMINISTRATION ‘Food Love’ theme encourages produce awareness, nods to Valentine’s Day By SAMANTHA WINTNER and SAMIHA MATIN For the Daily University students, together with food lovers, entrepreneurs and farmers, ...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, February 20, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM Regents held closed strategic session in Jan. Professor talks presence of Muslims in African history Task force holds open forum about honor code RUBY WALLAU/Daily (LEFT) Newly appointed chief financial officer Kevin Hegarty attends the February Regents’ Meeting in the Anderson Room at the Union Thu...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, Februrary 17, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM Kevin Hegarty, UT-Austin official, to succeed interim chief Doug Strong By MICHAEL SUGERMAN Daily News Editor In April 2014, Tim Slottow, who served as executive vice president and chief financial offi- cer, left the University to become the president of University of Phoenix. Ten months later,...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, February 4, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM How do students interact with our local government? » INSIDE the statement Proposed legislation would enable high schoolers to take college courses By EMMA KINERY Daily Staff Reporter In accordance with Republican Gov. Rick Snyder’s alternative edu- cation initiative, several bills were introdu...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, February 2, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM Michigan came up short in over- time against Michigan State » INSIDE Close isn’t enough Snow Day is the second on campus in nearly 40 years By AMABEL KAROUB and IRENE PARK Daily News Editor and Daily Staff Reporter The University has canceled classes and events on Monday due to inclement weath...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, February 9, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM Michigan fell just short of a road upset at Indiana, losing 70-67 » INSIDE Bloomington Bummer 200 students build consumer products at second annual Makeathon By JING JING MA Daily Staff Reporter The Art and Architecture Building buzzed with energy Saturday afternoon as students sketched designs, ...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, February 5, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM INDEX Vol. CXXIV, No. 60 ©2015 The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com NEWS......................... 2A OPINION.....................4A SPORTS ......................7A SUDOKU..................... 2A CL ASSIFIEDS...............6A B - S I D E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 B NEW ON MICHIGANDAILY....…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, February 3, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM If passed, children of unmarried couples would receive benefits By ALLANA AKHTAR Daily Staff Reporter State Rep. Jeff Irwin (D–Ann Arbor) proposed a bill on Thurs- day to legalize unwed, two-par- ent adoption in Michigan. The issue originally catalyzed what is soon to be a U.S. Supreme Court case,...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, February 6, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM New state policy requires parents to receive education before opting out By IRENE PARK Daily Staff Reporter Health officials declared mea- sles eliminated from the United States in 2000, but the recent outbreak in December, originat- ing in Disneyland, has resulted in 102 measles cases during Januar...…
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…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...…
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…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...…
…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...…
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…2A — Thursday, February 19, 2015 News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is published Monday through Friday during the fall and winter terms 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 for $2. Subscriptions for fall term, starti...…
…2 — Tuesday, February 10, 2015 News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Negotiations with bailout creditors move forward In Greece, prime minister pledges to reach compromise ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece put a brave face on its fraught negotiations with European bailout creditors, with the new prime minis- ter voicing confidence Mon- day that a compromise can be reached at high-stakes meet- ings in coming days. Alexis Tsipr...…
…2-News 2 — Friday, February 13, 2015 News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW TODAY The last time the Michigan mens’s bas- ketball team traveled to Champaign, it returned home with a Big Ten championship trophy. Last night, the Wol- verines couldn’t close out a vitory in an overtime loss. >> FOR MORE, SEE SPORTS PAGE 8 2 CAMPUS EVENTS & NOTES More than $200...…
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…3-News sponsored by the Michigan Din- ing and an assortment of food- related organizations, including Whole Foods Market and The Farm at St. Joe’s. The summit takes place in different locations every year so more people can collaborate and address local food issues; the organizers have previously worked with the University and Washtenaw Community College to engage with students and the local community. This year, the University w...…
…2 — Friday, February 20, 2015 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 2-News 2 — Friday, February 20, 2015 News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW TODAY The Michigan soft- ball team takes its 8-1 record down South for a pair of showdowns against No. 3 Alabama this weekend. The Wolverines also play Lip- scomb and James Madison. >> FOR MORE, SEE SPORTS PAGE 7 2 ...…
…2 — Tuesday, February 17, 2015 News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW TODAY Looking to avoid its first sweep at the hands of Michigan State since 2009-10, the Michigan men’s basketball team hosts the Spartans at 9 p.m. at Crisler Center. Sophomore guard Derrick Walton Jr. remains unavailable with a foot injury. 2 CAMPUS EVENTS & NOTES There are 100 contenders left in a contest that will se...…
…in huge ballrooms like the Gray- stone. Elliot said he searches through record stores to listen to new “old” musicians all the time. As a Detroit jazz artist, under- standing his predecessors is crucial, he said, because it helps contextualize his creative devel- opment. “This music’s been passed down and passed down and passed down, and it would be foolish for me to think what I’m doing is new,” Elliot said. Detroit’s greates...…
…Multitude of cultures continue to mold city’s neighborhoods By NEALA BERKOWSKI Daily Staff Reporter As The Michigan Daily contin- ues to watch and report on Detroit shaping its future, we want to reflect back on how the city got here. Our hope for this week’s Detroit History Series is that read- ers learn something new about the city and, in turn, better understand what’s to come. Detroit is known for its rich past. Much of th...…
…optiMize; University alum David Merritt, founder of Merit Good- ness; and Michael Finney, senior economic adviser to Republican Gov. Rick Snyder, all participated. The University is home to sever- al programs focused on entrepre- neuship, including the Center for Entrepreneurship, the Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies and Medical Innovation Center. The panelists agreed that innovation and entrepren...…
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…and $81K per year,” Briere wrote. “The City will make no invest- ment other than the land.” During Monday’s meeting, Bri- ere said the Ann Arbor airport is the best place for the solar panel to be installed because it is far enough from residences, a con- cern among some opposed to the contract. Scott Simons, a spokesman for DTE Energy, said the contract between the energy company and Ann Arbor is part of a larger com- pany goal to...…
…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...…
…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...…
…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...…
…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...…
…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. ...…
…Lesbian,” “Humid Pitch” and “Experimental Love.” Addi- tionally, she was once a contrib- utor to the editorial collective Conditions, a feminist literary journal. Clarke has worked very closely with other Black femi- nists and served on the board of New York Women Against Rape. In 2013, she earned the Kessler Award for outstand- ing contributions to the field of LGBTQ studies. During the lecture, Clarke emphasized the impo...…
…for anyone seeking to explore the broad concept of belief. LSA senior Essie Shachar-Hill, a co-organizer of the event, said they did not want to limit performances to established faiths and religions. “Originally we were thinking something along the lines of faith and religion,” Shachar-Hill said. “We wanted to be inclusive of people who don’t necessarily have a faith or religion.” She said she thinks the way organizers framed ...…
…3-News Do you Stutter, Stammer, or have a Speech Disfluency? Jacob Behrmann jbehr@umich.edu Jeremiah Whittington jjwhit@umich.edu Jacob, a freshman, and Jeremiah, a senior, are currently organizing a group of students at the University of Michigan who either have stuttered, do stutter, or want to learn more about stuttering. Both of us are stutterers and similar identity. 3A — Thursday, February 19, 2015 News The Mi...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Tuesday, February 10, 2015 — 3 an, a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, did not favor the proposal to increase Rules Committee responsi- bilities. “From my perspective, when you start adding all of that extra responsibility, the jurisdiction expands and it becomes a big burden,” Lehman said. While it was decided that the Tenure Committee would not be recommended for merg...…
…overall, many students currently choose to finish their degree at a four-year institution after spend- ing several years at a community college, meaning the proposed reform could have implications for four-year institutions like the University. Michael Boulus, execu- tive director of the President’s Council, State Universities of Michigan, said the plan could encourage potential students to enroll in community colleges rather th...…
