…Jane Austen’s “Mansfield Park” is one of the last books remaining from the selection my mother left me. Without having read an Austen novel prior to “Mansfield Park,” Aus- ten has already held an influential role in my life. When I was little, I remember curling up to my mother on rainy days as we watched the BBC “Pride and Prejudice” series. I was too young to comprehend the intricacies of the story, yet I was able to find comfort in...…
…8 Thursday, July 23, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MICHIGAN IN COLOR Kellon Yaani Kellon Disclaimer: *names have been abbreviat- ed in order to ensure the privacy of the iden- tities involved In October 2019, the people of Lebanon began to fill the streets chanting “kellon yaani kellon,” which translates to “all of them means all of them.” All of them, refer- ring to the corrupt sectarian government officials who have prio...…
…9 Thursday, July 23, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MICHIGAN IN COLOR A way to understand: banana leaves A few weeks ago, I was intro- duced to “Ugly Delicious,” a Netf- lix TV series hosted by American restaurateur, David Chang. In the series, Chang follows the history, culture and cooking which goes into dishes across the world, rang- ing from shrimp and crawfish, to fried rice to steak. As a huge fan of travel-food s...…
…1 0 Thursday, July 23, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Questions to answer with Big Ten-only schedule For months — really, since the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament was canceled on March 12 — it’s been clear that this upcoming college football season would be anything but normal. And on Thursday afternoon, the Big Ten gave the first glimpse at what abnormal could look like for its 14 members, announcing...…
…11 Thursday, July 23, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS As Michigan regroups for the fall, a new reality sets in The Michigan volleyball team barely had barely begun its spring season when an ill-fated email landed in Mark Rosen’s inbox on the morning of March 12. Mark wasn’t sure what to make of the note, which merely specified the date and time of a required call for all University head coaches. When he first ...…
…12 Thursday, July 23, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS ‘M’ football parents express worry over testing Despite being optimistic about conference-only play, Chris and Mya Hinton still have concerns. So, with two sons currently in college football programs — Myles at Stanford and sophomore defensive lineman Chris Jr. at Michigan — the Hintons have chosen to be vocal. Tuesday night, Chris and Mya appeared on HBO’s ...…
…Thursday, June 11, 2020 INDEX Vol. CXXIX, No. 122 © 2020 The Michigan Daily NEWS .................................... OPINION ............................... ARTS/NEWS.......................... MiC......................................... SPORTS................................ MICHIGAN IN COLOR Dual-faithful A glimpse into the beautiful reality of growing up practicing two faiths. >> SEE PAGE 9 NEWS What is the endowment? The D...…
…This week, multiple women have spoken about Former Univer- sity of Michigan Provost Martin A. Philbert’s alleged sexual mis- conduct for the first time since the investigation began. University alum Emily Renda spoke to Mich- igan Radio about her interactions with Philbert dating back to 2012. Renda, who worked as a global health and student life coordin- ator at the School of Public Health where she was previously a stu- dent, is one ...…
…Alec Gallimore, University of Michigan dean of engineering, and Laura Blake Jones, dean of students, held a town hall with various student groups involved in plans for the upcoming school year on Monday afternoon following University President Mark Schlis- sel’s announcement regarding fall semester earlier in the day. After walking through informa- tion presented in Schlissel’s email and the new website, Gallimore and Jones answer...…
…T witter is no stranger to con- troversy, so it comes as little surprise that J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, has come under fire for some bad remarks regarding transgender people. But this time, there’s something far more important than another poor-taste “cancel culture” debate or reminding people that freedom of speech doesn’t mean freedom from social consequenc- es. Unlike most bad tweets, Rowling’s can do tangi...…
…M ake America Great Again — the motto of our current president, in reference to the distressed economy of the United States during the 2016 election. What if, how- ever, America was never great in the first place? What if America does not need to return to the past, but reach for a new level of greatness? A 2017 survey from the Pew Research Center shows that a good proportion, right around 85 per- cent, of Americans believe the U.S. ...…
…When I heard Quinn XCII’s single “Stacy” this past winter, I thought his upcom- ing album would be similar to his previous album, From Michigan With Love. “Stacy,” a playful depiction of a rebellious relationship between a high school freshman and a senior, possesses the same contradictions we’ve seen in his previous albums where the upbeat nature of the music sharply contrasts with the heavy and often complicated subject mat- ter of t...…
…In an age where thousands of films get made every year, there’s often a push to make something different. This is how you ended up with rom-coms like “Love Wedding Repeat,” a recent Netflix film that ruined its characters with a complicated multiverse plot, or with Adam Sandler movies with fantastical plots. Most of these attempts to reinvent the wheel falter under the pressure of their own story- line, trying to pull something meanin...…
…8 Thursday, July 16, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MICHIGAN IN COLOR The Asian Greek life community’s role in rape culture and misogyny CW: Sexual assault, rape, emo- tional manipulation. ** Over the past few weeks, stories of sexual assault, manipulation and rape have surged my Instagram homepage. In this second wave of the #MeToo movement, much of what has been circulating around is coming from my Asian-Ameri- can com...…
…9 Thursday, July 16, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MICHIGAN IN COLOR The implications of a dual-faithful upbringing The smoke of burnt incense fills the measureless rows of pews as each churchgoer fervently bows their head in intense prayer. Stained-glass windows encompass the brick sanctuary and I hear the childrens’ choir singing “Amazing Grace” — the inspiration for my name. In the evening, I drive to my aunt’s...…
…10 Thursday, July 16, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Michigan releases plan for ticketing at fall sporting events Michigan answered one of the many questions surrounding this year’s uncertain situation for fall sports on Wednesday, releasing its plan for football tickets. This fall, there will be no season tickets and no tickets open to the general public. Instead, individual game tickets will be sold to a mix of ...…
…11 Thursday, July 16, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Hintons, parents support fall shift On Thursday afternoon, just one day after he went viral for saying, “There’s no expert view right now that I’m aware of that sports is going to make (COVID-19) worse,” Jim Harbaugh sat down for a Zoom call with all of his players’ parents. It was far away from the spotlight, in an environment that better suits the Michigan co...…
…12 Thursday, July 16, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MULTIMEDIA Champion Farm: A family farm’s response to COVID-19 There’s an ambient humming noise inside the barn, an industrial sized fan circulating the sweltering heat and establishing a light breeze that moved through the straw covering the ground. Lindsay Champion enters the barn, breaking up the group of Jersey Cows gathered in front of the breeze. She lead...…
…Thursday, June 11, 2020 INDEX Vol. CXXIX, No. 121 © 2020 The Michigan Daily NEWS .................................... OPINION ............................... ARTS/NEWS.......................... MiC......................................... SPORTS................................ MICHIGAN IN COLOR Forgotten: a humanitarian crisis As the world confronts multiple tragedies, we have collectively abandoned Yemen. >> SEE PAGE 8 NEWS Mich...…
…Tuesday afternoon, the state of Michigan announced during a press conference they will be filing a court-action lawsuit against the federal government and U.S. Sec- retary of Education Betsy DeVos for the distribution of funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Along with several other states, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is leading the lawsuit against Devos, citing concerns that a new rule favo...…
…University of Michigan alumni DeAndree Watson, Central Stu- dent Government president from 2011 to 2012, was found dead in his car on Sunday morning on the 37400 Block of Willow Lane in Westland, Mich. After graduating from the University in 2012 with a bach- elor’s degree in political science, Watson served on the Detroit City Council as a policy analyst and worked closely with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Coun- cilman James Tat...…
…D ear McDonald’s: This Fourth of July, as a Black man, I have been forced to re-examine what it means to be a citizen of “The Greatest Country on Earth.” On one hand, we have been making progress with our national reckoning regard- ing race, but we also have an embattled president whose mentality seems to be more fitting for 1920 than 2020. On the other hand, with our crippling wealth inequality and surging COVID-19 caseload, it se...…
…T he passage of a repressive law by China has showcased their growing international influence and the weakening of the United States on the world stage. On June 30, China’s government passed a highly repressive national secu- rity law aimed at cracking down on anti-government sentiment in Hong Kong. This law follows a year of mas- sive anti-government demonstra- tions against the growing control that mainland China is exerting over ...…
…Ever since my sister came home for her fresh- man year Winter Break with a song called “Sat- isfied,” “Hamilton” has been a part of my life. I met one of my closest friends because of it, I passed AP US History because of it and (sort of) passed AP Government because of it. I even got a chance to see the Chicago cast a few summers ago because of how much I loved it. As much as I loved that show, I knew it was nowhere near as incredible ...…
…In the imaginary world of “Rodham,” Hill- ary Rodham writes of her relationship with Bill Clinton: “The margin between staying and leaving was so thin; really, it could have gone either way.” Although the novel is unquestion- ably fiction, behind this invented statement there is truth: Bill Clinton famously proposed three times to Rodham, who, uncertain about their relationship, declined the first two. On the third proposal, she acquies...…
…8 Thursday, July 9, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MICHIGAN IN COLOR The Siddi people, ‘India’s forgotten African tribe’ In harmonious 3/3 time, the feet of the Siddi people bounce up and down with vigor, excitement and passion. They’re dancing in a semi- circle formation with movements slightly organized as a kora —an African-style drum — plays briskly, complementing their tempo. In a mix of song and chant, they let o...…
…9 Thursday, July 9, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MICHIGAN IN COLOR No place like home: American housing insecurity A significant part of the tradi- tional American Dream includes buying your first house as a cumu- lative result of hard work and steady income. For many people, a home is where you lay down roots, establish a family and a community. However, as a result of redlining — real estate discrimination and lim- i...…
…10 Thursday, July 9, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Everything you missed from a shortened softball season Thursday, March 12, 2020 was what Michigan softball coach Carol Hutchins described as “the worst day of every coach’s career.” The day COVID-19 brought the entire world of sports to a sudden stop. That was 87 days ago. By now, the softball season would be over, the champions would have been crowned ...…
…11 Thursday, July 9, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Jim Harbaugh ‘never saw’ inappropriate conduct committed by Dr. Robert Anderson Jim Harbaugh said he never saw, or heard, anything inappropriate surrounding Dr. Robert Anderson, the former University of Michigan doctor accused of sexual abuse by an ever-growing number of people, including ex-football players. Anderson was the family doctor, Harba...…
…12 Thursday, July 9, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Harbaugh optimistic about fall sports season When Jim Harbaugh sat down in front of his computer Wednesday afternoon for his first press conference of 2020, he knew the looming question would be one he’s never faced during his 16-year head coaching career. Normally around this time, he would be joining the Big Ten’s 13 other head coaches in Chicago to ta...…
…Thursday, June 11, 2020 INDEX Vol. CXXIX, No. 120 © 2020 The Michigan Daily NEWS .................................... OPINION ............................... ARTS/NEWS.......................... MiC......................................... SPORTS................................ MICHIGAN IN COLOR The American Dream: Impossible Communities of color perpetually have their inalienable rights restricted from them >> SEE PAGE 9 NEWS Stu...…
…The University of Michigan hosted a virtual town hall titled “Constructive Conversations for Societal Change” on Friday, in soli- darity with the protests that have erupted across the nation against racism and police brutality. The town hall was moderated by Rob- ert M. Sellers, vice provost of equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, and focused on providing a platform for the University of Mich- igan community to come toget...…
…While many University of Michigan students use the sum- mer months to gain experience from internships and jobs, others engage in various research proj- ects across campus to gain criti- cal skills for career development. But in a matter of weeks, those plans to participate in cutting- edge research at the No. 1 public research university in the U.S. were halted as the COVID-19 pan- demic shut down all non-essential in-person resear...…
…whitewashed and misunderstood, yet are somewhat collectively acknowl- edged as the origin of Pride Month. There continues to be major dispari- ties in rights for the trans community, especially in medical care. There is a higher prevalence of clinical depression, anxiety, somatization, current smokers, former alcohol or drug use to cope with mistreatment and attempted suicides. According to the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey, about a th...…
…I ’ll be honest — signing a lease next to one of the largest fraternities on campus was a massive mistake, especially as someone unaffiliated with social Greek life. Over the past year, I’ve learned to fall asleep to the thumping of the bass on Theta Chi’s speakers on ran- dom Tuesday nights and adjusted to rou- tinely throwing their trash back into their backyard from mine, only to watch squir- rels and other wildlife rummage through ...…
…Elizabeth Lim’s second novel in the Blood of Stars series, “Unravel the Dusk,” reaches deep into your prefrontal cortex and implants a strong desire to embroider and to create. She makes sewing exciting, infusing time consum- ing, mundane tasks with danger, dignity and purpose. In the world of “Unravel the Dusk,” embroi- dery and tailoring is regarded and honored as capital-A Art. The highest title of Master Tailor is reserved only for...…
…Every time I see someone tread off a beaten trail, crushing plants in their wake, my heart crumples inside. “They’re just plants,” is the usual response I’m met with, words that cut inside me further. Plants may seem insignificant, partly due to their size and their position below our eye level. Humans are fascinated with animals larger than themselves — ele- phants or killer whales, for example — but aren’t thrilled by a small shrub....…
…8 Thursday, July 2, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MICHIGAN IN COLOR The overglorified Disney+ Hamilfilm On July 3, Disney+ will be exclusively streaming Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musi- cal, “Hamilton,” also known as #Hamilfilm. Ever since 2015, “Hamilton” has been highly praised because it features solely BIPOC singers and actors on the Broadway stage telling the tale of the American Revolution. I myself am a huge fan of...…
…9 Thursday, July 2, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MICHIGAN IN COLOR Home is me / Kill me dirty country GABRIJELA SKOKO MiC Managing Editor home is me. stubborn. scared of your own soul. so the Soul maintains itself. unsure if home should be insan- ity or if you are insane. and so only the Soul is main- tained. I know I am insanity because you will not call me citizen. Finding my place: the power of change GRACE GARMO ...…
…10 Thursday, July 2, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Director of counseling Harden retires after 34 years After 34 years at Michigan, Greg Harden, who served as both executive associate athletic director and director of counseling has retired, Angelique Chengelis from the Detroit News reported Monday. Harden joined Michigan after being hired by Bo Schembechler 1986 and grew the prevalence of the mental well...…
…11 Thursday, July 2, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS ‘The perfect storm’: Mbogo Mwangi speaks on race in America today, and how the lacrosse community needs to do better Growing up on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Mbogo Mwangi never dealt with race as an issue. St. Stephen of Hungary, the private Catholic school that the junior defenseman attended, was a microcosm of New York City’s melting pot. Because Mwangi and...…
…12 Thursday, July 2, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Mwangi’s first wave was the product of COVID-19 and the disproportionate mortality rate between Black and white Americans exacerbated by disparities in healthcare access and employment opportunities. The second and third waves were based on the police’s double standard in managing its altercations with Black and white individuals: The absence of aggr...…
…Thursday, July 25, 2019 INDEX Vol. CXXVIII, No. 119 © 2019 The Michigan Daily NEWS .................................... OPINION ............................... ARTS...................................... MiC......................................... SPORTS................................ MICHIGAN IN COLOR To the left Dierra Barlow shared her thoughts after an uncomfort- able encounter wearing gen- der non-conforming fashion >> S...…
…2 Thursday, July 25, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com NEWS Sudoku Syndication http://sudokusyndication.com/sudoku/generator/print/ 1 of 1 5/26/09 3:34 PM SUDOKU HARD 2 1 4 9 1 3 8 3 5 8 1 8 3 4 2 6 5 2 9 8 5 1 8 4 7 HEAT WAVE puzzle by sudokusyndication.com Panel looks at life with disabilities Speakers examine ‘U’ policies for students with disabilities University of Michigan students, faculty a...…
…The University of Michi- gan Board of Regents met at the Richard L. Postma Family Clubhouse Thursday afternoon for the fifth meet- ing of the calendar year. At the meeting, the board dis- cussed Ann Arbor campus planning. University President Mark Schlissel opened the meeting by thanking UM- Flint Chancellor Susan Borrego for her work at UM- Flint. Borrego, who has been chancellor since 2014, will finish her term at the end of Ju...…
…4 Thursday, July 25, 2019 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. ERIN WHITE Editorial Page Editor Zack Blumberg Emma Chang Emily Considine Joel Danilewitz Emily Huhman Tara Jayaram Jeremy Kaplan Magdalena Mihaylova Ellery Rosenzweig Jason Rowland Anu Roy-Chaudhury Alex Satola Timothy Spurl...…
…5 OPINION Thursday, July 25, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com OPINION SAMANTHA DELLA FERA | COLUMN I t’s been a busy July. In one of the hottest months in recent memory, it’s no surprise that tensions and hot button stories are boiling over. From Hollywood to the White House, people are getting angry. Too often, that anger has been directed at people — particularly women — of color. At the beginning of the month, ...…
…ARTS 6 Thursday, July 25, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com It’s undeniable: Young Thug is the current rap generation’s most prominent influence. Before Thug, it was Lil Wayne. Wayne inspired an entire gener- ation of rappers, including Ken- drick Lamar and Young Thug himself. Interestingly, Kend- rick’s mixtape C4 showcased him as nothing more than a Lil Wayne clone. When I say “clone,” I mean that Kendrick and others w...…
…Art Fair season in Ann Arbor just ended, and, this year, I had a mission: to find a specific ring from a specific artist who had a booth at the fair two years ago. The prob- lem was I only had a vague mem- ory that the artist was a woman who made jewelry out of antique silverware with her husband. I tried Googling “antique silverware jewelry” beforehand, but there was a surprising number of people on Etsy who make things out of anti...…
…8 Thursday, July 25, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com NEWS By Paul Coulter ©2019 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 07/25/19 Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis 07/25/19 ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: Release Date: Thursday, July 25, 2019 ACROSS 1 Diet food phrase 6 Puny pencil 10 __ gin fizz 14 Ancient market 15 Long Island Iced Tea coloring provider 16 Double-decker checker 17 Det...…
