…With another record number of applications submitted for the fall 2018 freshman class, the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor campus enrollment has seen increased economic diversity and higher numbers of underrepresented students, according to a report published by University Public Affairs. The University received an 8 percent increase in applications for the fall 2018 freshman class. More specifically, 64,917 appli...…
…At the University of Michigan, a professor in the Department of Astronomy is taking the phrase “reach for the stars” to a whole new level. In a new discovery, Astronomy Prof. Sally Oey and her team observed runaway stars using Gaia, a new satellite launched by the European Space Agency. “What we were originally trying to do was look for runaway stars and those are massive stars,” Oey said. “So they’re moving really ...…
…University before he dove into a pool and broke his neck — paralyzing him from the chest down. He said being exposed to adaptive sports gave him the opportunity to continue to participate in sports that were a major part of his previous life. Oklanlami concluded his proposal by saying an adaptive sports program would help the University attract a diverse student body that values inclusivity and would demonstrate that ...…
…I t’s no secret that our current political climate is becoming exceedingly polarized. Not only are Democrats shifting left and Republicans shifting right, but liberals and conservatives alike are witnessing a “rising tide of mutual antipathy.” While both of these trends are undoubtedly contributing factors to the hostility of today’s political climate, it is really the latter that prevents us from escaping this seemin...…
…“Dancing On My Own.” In the latter, Robyn watches an ex-lover from the corner, begs him to see her and ultimately dances with sorrow alone. It’s a crystalline encapsulation of bittersweet. When she wonders, “I’m right over here / Why can’t you see me?” she’s asking a question, but it sounds like a demand; with that demand is the implicit belief that a better world might exist — that she might deserve the right to escape he...…
…By Bruce Haight ©2018 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 10/31/18 Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis 10/31/18 ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: Release Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 ACROSS 1 Story with many chapters 5 Hoops gp. since 1996 9 Colorado tribe 13 Curved fastener 15 Remote batteries 16 Former Persian ruler 17 Actor who’s anxious to get the Halloween party startled? 19 Only 20 Man...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan in Color Wednesday, October 31 2018— 7A NOLAN FELICIDARIO/Daily Figure 1 WILLA HUA/Daily Figure 2 WILLA HUA/Daily Figure 3 The University of Michigan just scored an “F” on racial equity in a public university study. And since we are in the spirit of writ- ing guides, I thought it would only be right to create a guide where a Black student attempts to educate their peers on how to be...…
…8A — Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Facing McSorley, Michigan looks for redemption After allowing season highs of 506 yards and 42 points to Penn State in last season’s blowout, the Michigan football team’s defense can seemingly rest easier. This Saturday, it doesn’t have to line up across some of the threats that keep defensive coordinator Don Brown up at night. There is no whiteout crowd ...…
…statement THE MICHIGAN DAILY | OCTOBER 31, 2018 Why should we care about the University’s forgotten Detroit roots? ILLUSTRATION BY CHRISTINE JEGARL …
…A few days ago, I saw a man rollerblading while pushing a stroller with a golden retriever trailing behind on a leash. The spectacle looked like an American Ninja Warrior audition. As I watched the feat from across the street, I considered the skill of this man completing his Saturday morning to-do list while balancing on eight wheels. In that moment, I came to two conclusions. First, his dedication to exercise seemingly c...…
…“ I am here today not because I want to be. I am terrified. I am here because I believe it is my civic duty to tell you what happened to me while Brett Kavanaugh and I were in high school.” - Dr. Christine Blasey Ford On a Thursday afternoon late in September, these words were spoken but not heard. They fell on the deaf ears of blind men sitting just feet away, the Kings of the Hill — Capitol Hill. Reverberations of these words ...…
…Wednesday, October 31, 2018 // The Statement 4B Wednesday, October 31, 2018 // The Statement 5B ILLUSTRATION BY EMILY KOFFSKY by KATE GLAD éline was a fashion house run by women for women. Celine — with the accent above the “e” conspicuously deleted — is a fashion house run by Hedi Sli- mane for Hedi Slimane. On Sept. 2, every post on the official Céline Instagram was deleted and replaced with a new branding cam- paign by Slimane ...…
…A few days ago, I saw a man rollerblading while pushing a stroller with a golden retriever trailing behind on a leash. The spectacle looked like an American Ninja Warrior audition. As I watched the feat from across the street, I considered the skill of this man completing his Saturday morning to-do list while balancing on eight wheels. In that moment, I came to two conclusions. First, his dedication to exercise seemingly c...…
…“ I am here today not because I want to be. I am terrified. I am here because I believe it is my civic duty to tell you what happened to me while Brett Kavanaugh and I were in high school.” - Dr. Christine Blasey Ford On a Thursday afternoon late in September, these words were spoken but not heard. They fell on the deaf ears of blind men sitting just feet away, the Kings of the Hill. Reverberations of these words were felt throu...…
…With bands traveling all the way from Connecticut, the loss of power couldn’t stop us at Sigma Phi from hosting our house show. My feet were wet and it was real cold, but sitting together in the candlelight made it that much more special. V I S U A L S T A T E M E N T : Co n c e r t by C a n d l e l i g h t photos by Prashanth Panicker Wednesday, October 31, 2018 // The Statement 8B …
…michigandaily.com Thursday, May 31, 2018 INDEX Vol. CXXVII, No. 118 | © 2018 The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com NEWS .................................... OPINION ............................... ARTS/NEWS ......................... MiC......................................... SPORTS................................ MICHIGAN IN COLOR Real Representation “It’s hard to be a strong woman. Even harder to be a strong Black woman.” >> SEE...…
…2 Thursday, May 31, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com NEWS U-M responds to free speech lawsuit ‘U’ argues programs and policies are misrepresented By RACHEL CUNNINGHAM Summer Daily News Editor Amid a federal lawsuit filed by the organization Speech First against the University of Michigan’s Bias Response Team, the University has responded, claiming the lawsuit has mischaracterized University policies and programs. Spee...…
…3 NEWS Thursday, May 31, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com New dispensary in AA Licensing changes allow for new marijuana facility By RACHEL CUNNINGHAM Summer Daily News Editor Amid a new Michigan licens- ing act and an updated Ann Arbor ordinance, a new mari- juana dispensary has opened near the University of Michi- gan’s campus. Green Planet dispenses medical marijuana to registered patients and is located at 70...…
…4 Thursday, May 31, 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 n 2016, it was estimated that opioid overdoses killed more Americans than the Vietnam and Iraq wars combined. The Michigan-OPEN website which keeps track of roughly how many opioid-related deaths occur each day. At the ...…
…A month ago, University of Michigan Jewish leadership organization Hillel was celebrating Israel on the Diag with flags and a photo booth cutout of Israelis riding a camel. Meanwhile, the past few weeks have been a time of suffering and remembrance for Palestine and its diaspora as it reflects on the 70th anniversary of “Al Nakba,” or “The Catastrophe” in Arabic. Al Nakba was the exodus of more than 700,000 Palestin...…
…6 Thursday, May 31, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ARTS HOPELESS Rap releases of 5/25 are varied William Ryan Key talks life after Yellowcard, EP MUSIC REVIEW Stepping out as a solo artist can be daunting for a musician, especially for one who has spent over a decade being associated with a particular band. Luckily, Ryan Key is up to the task. Key first gained a footing in the musical scene in the late ‘90s, as a me...…
…7 Thursday, May 31, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ARTS Considering the well publicized production issues that plagued “Solo” — which saw its original directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller (“The LEGO Movie”) fired due to creative differences midway through production and replaced with Ron Howard (“Rush”) shortly after — having the finished product be at the least watchable is a victory. And by some miracle, it’s actu...…
…8 Thursday, May 31, 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 HAMILTON 2 & 3 ...…
…9 Thursday, May 31, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MICHIGAN IN COLOR Upperclass South Asian activism Representation in the media is fought for strongly by many Asians in America, especially Asians who are among those in the upper economic class of the country. From one perspective, it makes perfect sense why any underrepresented group would care so much about their role in media. Media has the largest ...…
…10 Thursday, May 31, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Hua and Knight finish seasons Runhao Hua charged up the court and hit the ball past the outstretched racket of Texas A&M’s Patrick Kypson. When the ball hit the ground without a return, Hua let out a yell to celebrate his upset win over the fifth-seeded Kypson in the second round of the NCAA individual singles tournament. The senior on the Michigan men’s tennis...…
…11 Thursday, May 31, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Lavert Hill cames back to 100 percent DETROIT — It’s not often that a Michigan football coach questions one of his players publicly. But that was the method Michael Zordich used when junior Lavert Hill missed at least eight practices with a hip and leg injury earlier this spring. The secondary coach said Hill needs “learn to play with some nicks” in mid...…
…12 Thursday, May 31, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Charles Matthews announced Wednesday afternoon he has withdrawn his name from NBA Draft consideration and will be returning to Michigan for another season. The announcement comes mere hours before the deadline for early entrants to make a final decision. “After much prayer and discussions with my family and the staff, I am excited to be returning t...…
…In the first hours of the University of Michigan’s West Quad Residence Hall’s armed robbery in early December, residents and staff grew concerned with the sudden unexplained presence of police vehicles outside of the dorm and officers in the building. Many residents turned to social media and their friends to make sense of the situation, and very rapidly, a rumor about an active shooter spread through campus. Fortunately for...…
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…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Monday, January 31, 2018 — 3A DOR AK ON THE DIAG LSA junior Rachyl Lyons and LSA sophomore Kelly Bertoni, members of the Do Random Acts of Kindness Club, hold signs for “free thumbs up” and more on the Diag Tuesday. HALEY MCLAUGHLIN/Daily website about what to do in an emergency, such as the “Run, Hide, Fight” strategy if an active attacker enters campus. DPSS also launched a new smartphone...…
…L ast week, I attended a town hall meeting hosted by Stop Spencer at the University of Michigan, which was set up in order to discuss Richard Spencer’s impending visit to campus. I wanted to catch myself up on the current situation, the likelihood he would actually come and to understand the University’s response to this saga. I want to respond to two different things that I learned. First, according to the organize...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Wednesday, January 31, 2018 — 5A On Friday, Jan. 26, Ann Arbor locals and residents from the far corners of the mitten state alike flocked to the University’s own Hill Auditorium for the 41st Annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival. Being so close to the festival, in geographical terms, might make University students write the event off as a minor happening, but the festival is, in reality, centra...…
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…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, January 31, 2018 — 7A Lockwood out for year after shoulder surgery Three weeks ago, Will Lockwood faced a choice: He could attempt to play through his latest shoulder injury and have surgery once the Michigan hockey team’s season was over, or have surgery as soon as possible. Rather than delay the inevitable, Lockwood chose the latter. After Tuesday’s prac...…
…8A — Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Three days to learn: Inside Michigan’s game preparation On average, a college basketball team gets three or four days between games. Three or four days to process the last game, get better, learn everything there is to know about the next opponent, teach it to the players, travel if the game is on the road, then go out and play. That’s a hefty order, es...…
…statement THE MICHIGAN DAILY | JANUARY 31, 2018 Tech takes a seat in Ann Arbor …
…I f I have one hope for 2018 — besides finishing school, graduating, figuring out life and finding my bigger purpose in this world — it’s to drink better coffee than I did last year. Since I am coming to the final pages of this chapter of my college career, it would make sense for me to try “adulting” in all corners of my life. This includes the music I listen to, the things I eat, the things I say, the books I read, but also, ...…
…3B Wednesday, January 31, 2018 // The Statement Soundtracking: A Voice Crack W hy? Why would you betray me like this? I trusted you. I gave you my everything, and you went and pulled this shitake mushrooms? We all know voice cracking isn’t incredibly uncommon. It happens to the best of us. Even the best voices to ever grace our ears hit speed bumps every now and then. I bet some nights when he’s unwinding and getting ready fo...…
…Wednesday, January 31, 2018 // The Statement 4B Wednesday, January 31, 2018 // The Statement 5B Tech takes a seat in Ann Arbor I n October 2017, Duo Security — an Ann Arbor-based com- pany, launched by two Uni- versity of Michigan alumni in 2009 — made national headlines when it secured a $70 million round of fund- ing that brought it to be valued at over $1 billion dollars; the information tech- nology startup is known for producing ...…
…I got a text from my mom on a hot, busy afternoon in July. Of course, all of your July afternoons are hot and busy when you spend so much time taking care of 7-year-olds that you almost have no time to take care of yourself. The text read, “Call Dad. It’s important.” My Nana had been sick for years. Ovarian cancer is a relentless battle, one that she had both lost and conquered gracefully. I braced myself for the news as I dial...…
…stages aren’t necessarily the same for everyone. I also learned that the anticipation of death doesn’t make it hurt any less. You can try to imagine what life will be like when someone is gone, in a morbid sort of attempt to prepare yourself. But when you get the call, when the finality sets in, it doesn’t matter how long you spent preparing, or how many times you said goodbye. It hits you hard and hurts all the same. I spent to...…
…Wednesday, January 31, 2018 // The Statement 8B V I S U A L S T A T E M E N T : I N S I D E T H E T E C H S P A C E Photos by Alec Cohen and Amelia Cacchione This week, the lead brought our photographers to Ann Arbor SPARK and Clinc, a local AI startup …
