…End the Cycle, a student organization at the University of Michigan working toward improving equity in Michigan schools, raised over $5,000 during the winter semester to completely pay off student lunch debt at Carpenter and Allen Elementary Schools in Ann Arbor. End the Cycle was founded at the University in 2020 to address inequality in Ann Arbor schools, with the city being one of the most economically segregated in the...…
…N othing is guaranteed in big games. Opportunities come and go like the wind, and momentum can shift at the drop of a hat. In a moment, a game that looks fully in control can unravel, testing the mettle of both teams involved. The side that responds best is the one that takes home the victory. On Saturday, the No. 5 Michigan football team (7-0 overall, 4-0 Big Ten) responded to the adversity it faced in a big way in its most challeng...…
…ADMINISTRATION GOT A NEWS TIP? Call 734-418-4115 or e-mail news@michigandaily.com and let us know. INDEX Vol. CXXX, No. 63 ©2022 The Michigan Daily NEWS............................ 3 A R T S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 STATEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 M I C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 O P I N I O N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 S P O R T S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...…
…Amid college and universities transitioning to online courses, mandatory store closures and limitations on large gatherings, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners voted on Wednesday to declare a state of emergency in the county. The motion, which passed unanimously, will allow for the shift of county resources to assist residents, businesses and communities affected by the novel coronavirus outbreak. At a m...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, February 19, 2020 ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINE YEARS OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM GOT A NEWS TIP? Call 734-418-4115 or e-mail news@michigandaily.com and let us know. INDEX Vol. CXXIX, No. 72 ©2020 The Michigan Daily NE WS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A OPINION.....................4A CL ASSIFIEDS................6A S TAT E M E N T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 B A R T S . ...…
…In November 2018, Michigan voters amended the Michigan Constitution by passing Proposal 2, which places legislative and congressional redistricting in the hands of a 13 member Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Monday night, the Ford School of Public Policy hosted a panel discussion with Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State, and other experts to discuss this new approach to redistricting and particu...…
…Two bills that could affect free speech on campus passed in the Michigan House of Representatives’ House Oversight Committee on Sept. 5. The bills aim to regulate the extent to which a college or university can implement policies relating to the free speech of students and staff. The two pieces of legislation were sponsored by state Rep. John Reilly, R-Oakland, and come almost a year after white nationalist Richard Spencer ca...…
…Thursday night, about 100 Kessler Scholars gathered to listen to Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II in the Michigan League Ballroom for their annual banquet. The banquet serves as a final celebration of the scholars’ hard work throughout the year. In his address, Gilchrist discussed his path from engineer to politician and the resilience he learned along the way. The Kessler Presidential Scholarship Program was created by Fre...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, March 19, 2019 ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM GOT A NEWS TIP? Call 734-418-4115 or e-mail news@michigandaily.com and let us know. INDEX Vol. CXXVIII, No. 89 ©2019 The Michigan Daily N E WS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 O PI N I O N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CL A SSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 S U D O K U . . . . . ...…
…About 60 people gathered at the Ann Arbor Federal Building on Monday and marched in protest of President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration. Organized by local organization Stop Trump Ann Arbor, the protest was one of 262 noontime Presidents Day protests around the nation coordinated by MoveOn, a national organization focusing on education and advocacy through petitions, supporting campaigns and mobilizing events....…
…Trinitas Ventures is taking legal action against Ann Arbor after City Council denied a proposal for a student housing complex north of campus. The Indiana-based developer filed a claim of appeal, arguing the project complies with relevant zoning regulations and calling for a reversal of the city’s decision on the development. In September, City Council rejected the proposal — in which Trinitas planned to construct the complex at 26...…
…Four years ago, the Black Student Union launched the online campaign #BBUM, or Being Black at the University of Michigan, and gave the University seven days to respond to seven demands. Some of the demands included more affordable campus housing, an increase in Black representation on campus and a digitization of documents in the University’s Bentley Historical Library. Now, four years after BSU put forward its initi...…
…The #MeToo movement has focused primarily on high status figures — women speaking out against Hollywood moguls, powerful bosses and even our current president. Journalist Bernice Yeung’s recently published work, after years of investigation, focuses instead on the experiences of women in particularly vulnerable workplaces, such as janitors, farmers and domestic workers. Each year, the Wallace House at the University of ...…
…During a break in the Lecturers’ Employee Organization’s first open bargaining session in Ann Arbor Friday, about 150 lecturers and allies – including students and tenure -track faculty – marched from the Diag to Palmer Commons. The marchers chanted and waved signs, demanding salary increases and enhanced job security for lecturers, two key aspects of the union’s bargaining platform to replace its current contrac...…
…Gov. Rick Snyder recently sparked controversy by appointing Bishop Ira Combs Jr. to the Michigan Civil Rights Commission. Combs, a Republican and Pentecostal minister in Jackson, is well- known for condemning pro- LGBT legislation. However, Snyder said he appointed Combs because of his background in fighting for racial justice and people with disabilities. In February 2017, Combs outwardly opposed an ordinance th...…
…One LSA freshman, who requested to remain anonymous, said he has paid almost $200, and will pay about another $400 in courts costs and up to $1,000 in probation fees. He also has to complete five days of community service, and though the student foresees a judge accepting his plea and giving him six to 12 months of reporting probation, combined with regular drug and breathalyzer tests, the repercussions aren’t over. This ...…
…After a tumultuous first month with racist incidents and controversial speakers, student governments on campus are taking steps toward finding possible solutions to amending the campus climate. LSA senior Anushka Sarkar, president of Central Student Government, released sent an email Wednesday afternoon announcing the first Diag Assembly, in which the CSG body will host its Tuesday night meetings on the Diag. The govern...…
…Ann Arbor City Council met Monday evening to discuss topics including pedestrian safety and crosswalk policies, a millage to fund the Washtenaw County Mental Health and Sheriff departments, and suicide prevention in the city’s parking structures. Discussion on pedestrian safety began during the public commentary period at the beginning of the meeting. Several local residents brought up concerns about crosswalk ...…
…This semester, in honor of the University of Michigan’s bicentennial, LSA is carrying on its tradition of a themed semester by offering over 20 classes centered around the 200th anniversary of the University. The classes, offered in several different LSA departments with an overarching theme of Making Michigan, focus on the school’s place in important events of the past 200 years and where it lies in the current ...…
…Last week, a new school faculty transition team was appointed to plan the transition from the School of Natural Resources and Environment to a new School of Sustainability. An internal faculty committee proposed in September 2016 that the University of Michigan create a new school of sustainability to replace the School of Natural Resources and Environment and increase interdisciplinary collaboration across...…
…The University of Michigan Central Student Government hosted its third sober tailgate Saturday on Elbel Field in an attempt to prevent alcohol- related incidents during late- starting football games. The event was coordinated by LSA sophomore Grant Rivas, CSG’s chief programming officer, who said student safety is the first consideration with a 3:30 p.m. kick off time like the Michigan vs. Colorado game. “We as a university s...…
…One Hundred and TwenTy Five years OF ediTOrial FreedOm Thursday, May 19, 2016 Ann Arbor, MI Weekly Summer Edition MichiganDaily.com INDEX Vol. CXXIv, No. 116 | © 2016 The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com NEWS .................................... OPINION ............................... ARTS ...................................... CLASSIFIEDS......................... CROSSWORD........................ SPORTS................................. ...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, February 19, 2016 ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM Sylvia Burwell touts federal aid to the city following water crisis By CAITLIN REEDY Daily Staff Reporter Sylvia Burwell, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, visited a Flint health center to observe firsthand the city’s recovery efforts Thursday. “I came here today to spend time o...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, January 19, 2016 ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM INDEX Vol. CXXV, No. 54 ©2016 The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com NEWS......................... 2A OPINION.....................4A A R T S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 A SUDOKU..................... 2A CL ASSIFIEDS............... 5A S P O R T S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 B NEW ON MICHIGAND...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, November 19, 2015 ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM A look at a revamped version of your Thanksgiving favorites » INSIDE the thanksgiving b-side After pushback, ‘U’ continues to mull process for releasing data By CAMY METWALLY Daily Staff Reporter Over the past few months, the University’s course evaluations — and whether their results will be released to stud...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, March 19, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE-HUNDRED-TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM Pi Kappa Phi charity event benefits local organization By BRANDON SUMMERS-MILLER For the Daily Members of the University’s Pi Kappa Phi fraternity chapter took to wheelchairs and faced off against the Michigan Rollin’ Pistons — a youth wheelchair bas- ketball team — Wednesday night to raise funds as...…
…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...…
…sie 1id igan OaI, 1111I Pl I'r IN((GOt 1 f 1 AtN h1 ) XX#i I I 111 I P4111)1 1tIjI Xf ipP1 7I/ Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, November 19, 2014 michigandailycom CAMPUS LIFE Panel talks feminism on the Internet, in new media Women in were pleased to see. "We had no idea what to Technology event expect," said Emily Puckett Rodgers, entrepreneurship pro- examines gender gram manager for the School of Information. "We just shared roles online ...…
…wr f)l I N)(L)I\INI I ,,,N 4l010(1\611 FL)\ Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, September'19, 2014 michigandaily.cm ADMINISTRATION Athletics upgades approved by regents Pussy Riot members Nadya Tolokonnikova and Masha Alekhina speak at the Penny Stamps speaker series hosted by the Penny Stamps School of Art and Design Thursday at the Michigan Theatre. Pussy Riot tals p govt repression in Rssia IM Building, South Campus facility to receive $118...…
… Thursday, June 19, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com FOLLOW US ON TWITTER &TH FRI OCKM eeklymrit g r nail& Sminer Edition 'Mihianoailycom Ann Arbor. MI ONE-HUNDRED-TWENTY FOUR YEARS OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM Thursday. June 19.2014 y' v . . v . . . . ., . . a . . . v v _ i, v v: a . :, vi +. , ... , . vi.i LKl VKKI VKlly 1/ i/Vi RESEARCH 'U' joins technology consortium, examines online ed. prospects ALLISON FARRAND/Daily Graham G...…
…4be 1J6id gan i aiF c n I I )\r It Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, March 19, 2014 michigandaily.com GREEK LIFE Sorority displaced after fire in AGD house Ca LEFT: LSA sophomore Fatima Chowdhury holds a sign during the Central Student Government meeting that moved to the Michigan Union's Rogel Ballroom after CSG chambers reached capacity. TOP RIGHT: Only standing room was available in the CSG chambers. BOTTOM RIGHT: Students protest after ...…
…1 e tc4toan4,.3at Im Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, February 19, 2014 michigandaily.com ADMINISTRATION New chief of UMPD picked after long search Former lieutenant Robert Neumann has been with the police since 1985 By WILL GREENBERG and SAM GRINGLAS Daily News Editors Robert Neumann, previously a University Police lieutenant, has been selected as the University of Michigan Police Department's next chief. The appointment is effective immed...…
…(INIF 1I4j6iF)jI 1 S 1)1 11 \ 151 tI g Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, November 19, 2013 michigandailycom PUBLIC SAFETY Freshman found dead in Baits II residence JAMES COLLER/Daily Joshua DuBois, a former faith adviser to President Barack Obama, speaks about his book, The President's Devotional, at the Ford School Monday. Dubois also spoke and answered questions regarding the role religion plays in the Oval Office. Former pres.advisor talks ...…
…Ii, Alidjigan &it e j ONE-IIUNIDIDITVENTYI-TH IWR YEI'A S OF EDITORIA NI.IIRE)EDOM Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, September 19, 2013 michigandaily.com low PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH CSG seeks input from on search Public Policy junior Carly Manes speaks to Engineering sophomore Samantha Rahmani during a Diag debate on abortion rights Wednesday. Abortion de h Proppe e-mails survey, wants leaders for student commitee By AMRUTHA SIVAKUMAR Daily Staff Re...…
…ONEa-HUI V N E I)HP- TWNENTYII I' H I YA RS OFOITI A I IALFI'EIDOIM Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, April 19, 2013 michigandaily.com ' GETS $110M DONATION GIFT IS LARGEST IN UNIVERSITY HISTORY Billionaire funds first-ever graduate student residence hall By JENNIFER CALFAS Daily StaffReporter At the University's Board of Regents meeting on Thursday,' University President Mary Sue Coleman announced the con- struction of a new residence hall for ...…
…~be £c11 9 an &iIaj (lE-+IT{ iN E)TET Y-TIj I EEr17 L ErSOF I1EDITORIAL 1F(REE DOMr Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, March 19, 2013 michigandaily.com FACULY SENATE Assembly elects new members to SACUA School of Art & Design gains representation By AARON GUGGENHEIM Daily Staff Reporter On Monday, the Senate Assembly elected Robert Ziff, Laura Olsen and Anne Mondro to serve three-year terms on the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs...…
…it £klign 0aIj Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, February 19, 2013 michigandaily.com RESEARCH Forrest: 'U' R&D could be harmed by gov. cuts RUBY WALLAU/Daily Rutgers Prof. Frank J. Thompson speaks about fractions federalism and the future of Medicaid at Weill Hall on Monday. Rute sprof,, talks Medica-id Attributes bad ing his new book "Fractious provided health care have entitlement to you," Thompson Federalism and the Future of transitioned f...…
…be ffik1igan 9 Iaitlj Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, November 19, 2012 michigandaily.com STATE POICY Legislators search for alternatives toEFMlaw Voters rejected over public wages and benefits. The rejection of the proposal controversial repeals Public Act 4 and signals a return to the original form of emergency the law as it was passed in 1990 law as Public Act 72. manager W State Rep. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor).said there were a variety By KA...…
…1iE £EidEHan &AIjFj ON I-I 1'I~ )1111)-'1EN FrY- IIl{EIEYI ARS OF EDIT ORIAL FEI LEDO Ann Arbor, Michigan ., w- - ,, f _- --.'S Y- - X41 =.S-. .: -:. ..,: :. .; '. . ., .. :.._, .. t.- : . 1. . of ., ,. .3 :.: 'r- . '.- r. . ... e ..a +'i ,,.. _ .. ,,; y-._. e...r < ,h. !5 , . ny?~_c M + , ... .kAx, r+'i ....uh3.. ny .., a..u.: H3k..Yn ... ......r . ti:.Y.+., Y:: .vf e r rt'.+,S7 u , f':i_ x -1:: . ,, a x_. _sqi .vrr'r.. .: "a r' 3 ; . ..x Y...…
…A R T CARLY RAE MAKES OUR DAY: Jepsen's refreshing sophomore album, Kiss, proves that she's more than just a one-hit wonder. >) PAGE 7A be 13id~iganI )jl ONE- 1-1UNDlR)ED N N) YEA V OV El '1011 JAL I'll EL )OM Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, September 19, 2012 michigandaily.com CAMPUS CRIME - Settlement rejected in UMHS child porn case Agreement would have dropped one charge against Jenson By ADAM RUBENFIRE Daily News Editor The crimina...…
…DYNAMIC DUO: Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill team up for the hilarious, well-written buddy-cop parody, "21 Jump Street." ) PAGE 6A E-HUN £idan 0 a Ij ONI IL N1I1 I)- r '-I {}E 0t SO I )110111 110 1 IIO Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, March 19, 2012 michigandaily.com CENTRAL STUDENT!GOVERNMENT Mirante key to backroom negotiations Source: MForward * VP candidate struck deals to get on ticket By GIACOMO BOLOGNA Daily Staff Reporter As five studen...…
…B-IDE 'West' is the best: Step into the Salon with Daily Arts to discuss the pros and less-pros of Aaron Sorkin's classic drama 'The West Wing.' )> INSIDE ONHl IL\NIl)kE WE lT ( I Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, January 19, 2012 michigandaily.com STATE OF THE STATE In address, Gov. lauds innovation and growth LEFT: A protester holds a sign in solidarity for GSRA unionization. TOP RIGHT: Protesters assemble outside of the Lurie Engineering...…
…0 '4c id i an Bath ()NELIUNI)1E)-T\\INT I T\\W) n\e(s Ea1)1t(be\19, lI20 N Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Ann Arbor, Michigan michigandaily.com UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION AAU elects Coleman as chair for one- year term MARISSA MCCLAIN/Daily Redshirt junior wide receiver Roy Roundtree is smothered by the Michigan State defense in the Wolverines' 28-14 loss on Saturday. There's still tlme to prove this yearlisdiffferent 'U' president named lead...…
…0 0 p ~ 8CWednesday, October 19 2011 // The Statement PERSONALSTATEMENT THE MOST EXCITING WEEKEND H-W "TIT "" J EN D NI in the process of being hit by a car - a white sedan, if you were won- dering. Sometimes I think that sedan had been waiting for me my whole life. People often ask me what it felt like - to which is difficult to reply anything but "it felt like a car." I played lacrosse in high school, and the closest comparison I can ...…
…46F 46F 46F 4 c 1111c4igan 4,71ail v v v y- ON F-- IIUrNDIt a .. 1' yI'd Nr v I-()N1 f1 IT ;I IIS () v 1A 10 ll Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, September 19, 2011 michigandaily.com CAMPUS WATERING HOLES IDs from abroad face increased scrutiny Shoppers peruse posters inside the newly opened Bongz and Thongz shop on East Liberty Street on Saturday. The store, which opened Sept. 10, is not allowed to sell the $12,000 worth of merchandise, includi...…
…A T IGGY'S A2 ROOTS: Ann Arbor residents reflect on the rock star's upbringing prior to his concert tonight. > PAGE9A o- GRADUATION ISSUE Looking back on the past four years at the University. INSIDET FED ONE- I...'RIA'.Y UN){ IIXVNTW()N\E YL.AI{S OF1 EI..,)IOIIAL 1lIIE )).M Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, April 19, 2011 michigandaily.com .. ., MATZO MEAL LAW SCHOOL GRADUATION Speaker criticized by students for stances ALLISON KRUSKE/Dail...…
…C . e I C i Yt I)al11 Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, January 19, 2011 michigandaily.com MEDICAL MARIJUANA ORDINANCE * City Council delays vote on medical pot ordinance Council rejects amendment to keep dispensary owner identities anonymous By ADAM RUBENFIRE Daily StaffReporter At its meeting last night, the Ann Arbor City Council postponed voting on an ordinance that would impose legal guidelines on medical marijuana licensing in Ann Arbo...…
…Melanie Kruvelis: Why the Harry Potter craze infecting muggles and Facebook statuses everywhere has gotten out of hand. ) PAGE 4A c rjc4tgan aiIm Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, November 19, 2010 michigandaily.com BOARD OF REGENTS 'U' requests 2.6-percent increase in state fund ing At meeting, regents * also OK fireworks display at Big Chill at the Big House By JOSEPH LICHTERMAN Daily StaffReporter FLINT, Mich. - The Univer- sity's Board of ...…
…er- r , ,, yy r. x .,"' r ".y 3 Ann Arbor, MI ONE-HUNDRED-TWENTY YEARS OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM Weekly Summer Edition NEWS UMHS ranked among top hospitals U.S. News and World Report rates the University's Health System in its latest rankings. >> SEE PAGE 2 OPINION Hurrah to the...sun and blue? Wolverine volleyball players Lexi Zimmerman and Court- ney Fletcher discuss how. >> SEE PAGE 5 ARTS Return of the Ann Arbor Art Fairs For four days, the ci...…
…istry don ~Iie 1Mdlian 0aljm Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, April 19, 2010 michigandaily.com N.-CAA CHIAM.,,.PIONA..S Men's gymnastics wins Michigan's first team varsity national championship since 2005 COURTESY OF DARREN LEVITT Ann Arbor firefighers work to put out a car fire early Saturday morning. The fire was one of four that occured between 1:45 a.m. and 2:45 am. Saturday. * Authorities . investigating second set of recent fires Serie...…
