…Current faculty member Emily Lawsin and former faculty member Scott Kurashige filed a discrimination lawsuit in 2016 against the University of Michigan under the Elliott- Larsen Civil Rights Act. Their trial began yesterday at 9 a.m. at the Washtenaw County Court and it is scheduled to continue until December 23. Kurashige and Lawsin are seeking more than $25,000 in damages to compensate for emotional distress, loss of ...…
…The University of Michigan’s plan for its Detroit Center for Innovation, announced in October, has generated mixed responses from the campus community, with some students creating a petition condemning the center as a sign of gentrification. The Daily spoke with several Detroit residents about their views on the Center.. The Center for Innovation will be built on the site formerly set aside for the construction of the...…
…The University aims to reduce scope one and scope two carbon emissions to 25 percent below 2006 levels by 2025. According to the report, the Commission is entering the second phase of its work, which will center around compiling the findings of the internal and external teams and presenting recommendations to the commission for decarbonizing the campus. This phase will continue into the spring of 2020, with the third and final phas...…
…Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 4 — Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Alanna Berger Zack Blumberg Emily Considine Grace Hermann Joel Danilewitz Emily Huhman Krystal Hur Ethan Kessler Magdalena Mihaylova Mary Rolfes Michael Russo Miles Stephenson Finn Storer Joel Weiner Erin White Lola Yang FINNTAN STORER Managing Editor Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Tuesday, December 3, 2019 — 5 This past semester I was in English 425, an advanced essay writing course focused on immersion writing. Throughout the course we’ve focused on personal essay writing and immersing ourselves into a wider story covering a pertinent or engaging topic. For my first assignment I wrote a personal investigative essay about the life of my father’s mother, Gail Grober. ...…
…6 — Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Arts The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Martin Scoresese is no stranger to messy, twisted characters. He has a tendency to paint these characters with a sharp, but humanizing brush. This quality is what gives his films like “Goodfellas” and “Taxi Driver” (among others) their uniquely hazy morality. His stories are compelling not despite their darkness, but because of it. The director’s latest release,...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Tuesday, December 3, 2019 — 7 Michigan learning how to bend but not break Kris Mayotte’s favorite saying is ‘Bend, but don’t break.’ It’s been parroted around the halls of Yost Ice Arena enough times this season that every time someone says something to that effect, everyone knows where it came from. But the Michigan hockey team has largely struggled to fulfill what its assistant coach ...…
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…The Center of the City Task Force met at Larcom City Hall Wednesday afternoon to advance their public engagement plan. It was the fifth task force meeting for the 10-person municipal committee, created after local voters approved Proposal A to designate the library lot between Fifth Avenue and Division Street for plans to become a park and civic center commons. Community member and Pioneer High School senior Miles Klapthor ...…
…The Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies hosted a panel on Wednesday discussing the state of Brazil under President Jair Bolsonaro and reflecting on how his rule has impacted higher education in the country. About 45 students, faculty and community members attended the event, which consisted of presentations and a question- and-answer session from three professors and historical professionals. Benjamin Lessing, assista...…
…Anderson cited this characterization as her major qualm with the title. “Notoriously, philosophy and also math and physics are places where you have people believe you have to be a ‘genius’ to succeed in them,” Anderson said. “And those are also disciplines — especially physics and philosophy — where there are very few women, so I’m not keen on calling the MacArthur Awards ‘Genius Awards.’” In her studies, Anderson mainly e...…
…Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 4A — Thursday, October 3, 2019 Zack Blumberg Emily Considine Emma Chang Joel Danilewitz Emily Huhman Krystal Hur Ethan Kessler Magdalena Mihaylova Max Mittleman Timothy Spurlin Miles Stephenson Finn Storer Nicholas Tomaino Joel Weiner Erin White FINNTAN STORER Managing Editor Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edi...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Thursday, October 3, 2019— 5A Big Ten reacts to NIL law with mix of apprehension, ignorance and support ROSEMONT, Ill. — On Monday, the college athletics world was rocked to its core. California Gov. Gavin Newsome signed a bill into law that, starting in 2023, allows college athletes to benefit off their name, image and likeness (NIL). It’s the beginning of the payoff of a social movement ...…
…By Jeff Stillman ©2019 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 10/03/19 Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis 10/03/19 ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: Release Date: Thursday, October 3, 2019 ACROSS 1 Collect 6 Stag 10 Diminished gradually, with “off” 14 Lake between the Silver State and Golden State 15 Promise, for one 16 Operation Solomon airline 17 Feature of an American flag purchased with 58-Ac...…
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…2B — Thursday, October 3, 2019 b-side The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Bookstores are more than just retail shops — they are sacred spaces where profound ideas meet curious thinkers. When I walk into a local bookstore, I’m overwhelmed and excited by the endless shelves full of new stories and ideas. I’ve discovered some of my favorite books in local bookshops and often peruse them when trying to decide my next read. Independent book...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com b-side Thursday, October 3, 2019 — 3B Does anyone else remember an online rumor that claimed Devon Werkheiser, most famous for playing Ned on “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide,” was 6’ 3’’? No? Well I do, and turns out it’s false. He’s 5’ 9’’, and his voice has not gotten any deeper since 2007. And he wears neckerchiefs unironically now. What does this have to do with anything? Something!...…
…“It’s one of those things that gets better with time. These books are passed between artists as gifts, and getting one from someone you look up to means that you’ve really made it.” Having been shown their work on a somewhat peculiar date with a somewhat immodest poet/ artist/editor person, my introduction to the couple and surrealist photography duo known as Pierre et Gilles was loaded to say the least. He ended up using the book in o...…
…This week, The Daily celebrated 129 years of publication. Since that first day in 1890, The Daily has produced Pulitzer Prize winners, famous authors, national activists and world-renowned journalists. Every person that steps into this newsroom feels its impact, and when they leave they carry that influence into the world. For the Paper B-Side, we felt there was no more appropriate way to honor paper than to talk about our very own. Below ...…
…6B — Thursday, October 3, 2019 Arts The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com PLUS MORE EVENTS THROUGHOUT OCTOBER, INCLUDING: Plus remarks by President Mark S. Schlissel and senior leaders 10–11:30 AM | HILL AUDITORIUM 2019 DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION SUMMIT VAN JONES OCTOBER 1 — 6–8 PM | TROTTER MULTICULTURAL CENTER Ignite & Implement: Student Engagement with DEI Initiatives OCTOBER 16 — 1–2:30 PM | MICHIGAN LEAGUE BALLROOM Commu...…
…University of Michigan student tuition will no longer cover testing for sexually transmitted infections at University Health Services. This update is part of UHS and Michigan Medicine’s new policy of billing students’ personal insurance for “laboratory testing, radiology x-rays and ultrasounds and allergy injections,” as announced in a policy memo on July 15. Previously, these services were covered by the Health...…
…Perch, an online research platform created by a team of mostly University of Michigan students, launched Monday. The startup aims to connect more students and graduates across the country with research positions. Engineering and LSA senior Akira Nishii came up with the idea for Perch after having trouble finding research opportunities when he entered the University. He found that outside of the Undergraduate ...…
…There were also complaints regarding lengthy and inefficient OIE reporting processes. One of OIE’s main goals is handling complaints as equitably as possible, Seney said in a sit-down interview with The Daily in April. “I would say the overarching mission really is to make sure that the University is responding fairly and appropriately to concerns that exist,” Seney said. “Then, of course, we also have a role in preven...…
…Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 4A — Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Zack Blumberg Emily Considine Emma Chang Joel Danilewitz Emily Huhman Krystal Hur Ethan Kessler Magdalena Mihaylova Max Mittleman Timothy Spurlin Miles Stephenson Finn Storer Nicholas Tomaino Joel Weiner Erin White FINNTAN STORER Managing Editor Stanford Lipsey Student Publications Building 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Ed...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Tuesday, September 3, 2019 — 5A Nike Golf Vineyard Vines Brooks Brothers Johnnie-O Tommy Bahama MaraWatch & Company TheVicTorscollecTion.com 307 S. State Street | Ann Arbor, MI Briarwood Mall | Ann Arbor, MI 55 Columbia Street | Detroit (Opening Fall 2019) From the boat to the boulevard, Tommy Bahama’s collection is sure to be an essential addition to every Michigander’s wardrobe. Timeless clas...…
…6A — Tuesday, Septemberw 3, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MAKE THE GRADE THE RUNWELL BACKPACK BROCKHAMPTON has been in turmoil since former vocalist Ameer Vann’s departure from the group in May 2018. Kevin Abstract has been the most public in wrangling his emotions: From melancholic voicemails cryptically released on his website to running on a treadmill for 10 hours on livestream in front of his childhood ho...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Tuesday, September 3, 2019 — 7A Limited availability for Fall 2019 APPLY ONLINE TODAY! WOODLANDMEWS.COM 275 Fieldcrest St | Ann Arbor, MI 48103 | 734.995.1000 RESORT-STYLE POOL WITH TANNING DECK JIM FITNESS CENTER WITH CARDIO AND WEIGHT MACHINES JOE COFFEE BAR WITH COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE UPGRADED UNITS AVAILABLE PET FRIENDLY WITH DOG PARK COVERED PARKING OR GARAGES AVAILABLE When “Good...…
…8A — Tuesday, September 3, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Get an extra $50 Welcome to Michigan bundles include a Computer Showcase gift card up to $50 to use toward any future purchase. Offer valid through September 26. Great for last-minute school supplies! Shapiro Library Pierpont Commons University owned and operated since 1988 TM and © 2019 Apple Inc. All rights reserv WHY SHOP SHOWCASE? We’re gla...…
…OFF & SPORTSTUESDAY First look at Gattis’ offense offers mixed bag Two Michigan offensive staffers paced briskly back and forth from the sideline to the edge of the field. There were hand motions and wild gesticulations, some yelling and al- ternative forms of communication. Behind him, another dutiful staffer held signs — a Nike swoosh coating one side. From the press box, Josh Gattis looked on, stoic, conducting his orchestra fro...…
…SportsTuesday SportsTuesday Column: At QB, quantity isn’t quality T here’s an old football plati- tude that if you have two quarterbacks, you actually have none. It’s one of those folksy cliches you hear when the Miami Dolphins are sifting through the pile of rub- ble to decide whether Gus Frerotte or Sage Rosenfels should be the one to lead them to a 4-12 season. As it pertains to this Michigan football team and its quarterb...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com September 3, 2019 — 3B The Official Merchandise Retailer of Michigan Athletics Gear Up for Football! Prepare for another exciting season of Michigan Football with great-looking apparel from The M Den! As the official retailer of University of Michigan Athletics, The M Den has everything fans need to show their spirit on Saturday — and all week long! Our high-quality merchandise includes Nike and...…
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…Wednesday, July 3, 2019 INDEX Vol. CXXVIII, No. 116 © 2019 The Michigan Daily NEWS .................................... OPINION ............................... ARTS...................................... MiC......................................... SPORTS................................ MICHIGAN IN COLOR Identity abroad Lorna Brown reflects upon her cultural identity and ho er self-view has changed while abroad >> SEE PAGE 9 ...…
…2 Wednesday, July 3, 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 3 1 5 9 5 8 2 6 1 7 2 5 3 4 8 4 7 3 8 8 7 1 3 7 2 9 © sudokusolver.com. For personal use only. Generate and solve Sudoku, Super Sudoku and Godoku puzzles at sudokusyndication.com! INDEPENDENCE puzzle by sudokusyndication.com Alum discusses ...…
…3 Wednesday, July 3, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com NEWS On June 17, 10 Univer- sity of Michigan students and recent graduates expe- rienced a day of Fox Sports coverage at the FIFA Wom- en’s World Cup in Los Ange- les. The students, who have all since graduated, were among the winners of the Fox Sports University challenge, a competition in which stu- dents construct and propose brand campaign ideas to Fox Sports execut...…
…4 Wednesday, July 3, 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 Wednesday, July 3, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com OPINION ANNE ELSE | COLUMN I n our current political cli- mate, environmental issues typically fall along party lines. Stereotypically, liberals tend to adhere to environmen- tally friendly policies and climate change awareness, while con- servatives do not embrace these issues in their platforms. While the politics of sustainability is definitely affecting t...…
…ARTS 6 Wednesday, July 3, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com “You can never publish my love,” Rogue Wave chants, in the song that the title of this series riffs on. Maybe that’s true, and we can never quite account for our love on paper or in print, but we sure can try. That’s what this series is devoted to: publishing our love. Us, the Arts section of The Michi- gan Daily, talking about artists, some of the people we love t...…
…7 Wednesday, July 3, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ARTS Have you ever wondered what would happen if a select assortment of pop culture phenomena ceased to exist, only for a handful of people to remember them and have to figure out what to do with that memory? I haven’t either, but “Yesterday” builds a premise around that hyper- specific conflict, specifically as it pertains to The Beatles and the lone, previously unsucc...…
…8 Wednesday, July 3, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com NEWS Classifieds Call: #734-418-4115 Email: dailydisplay@gmail.com CENTRAL CAMPUS, FURNISHED rooms for students, shared kitch., laun dry., bath., internet, rent from $700 and up. Call 734‑276‑0886. FOR RENT By Debbie Ellerin ©2019 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 07/03/19 Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis 07/03/19 ANS...…
…“Paris, Je t’aime” I’m gonna be honest, this senti- ment did not really stick with me after I finished my study abroad. It’s not that I hate the city or I have anything against my experi- ence there after three weeks, but I think my perspective of one of the most well-known cities in the world has certainly developed into something that has allowed me to read between the lines of what is presented and what actually is. I would inste...…
…10 Wednesday, July 3, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS A tale of two seasons: Michigan baseball’s turning point It was a turbulent season for the Michigan baseball team. The Wolverines started 8-0, and then a troublesome California trip brought them back to the ground with back-to- back losses. They had a hand on the regular season Big Ten title and lost their hold in the final two weeks. And when they had a 13-g...…
…SPORTS 11 Wednesday, July 3, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com As Howard’s tenure takes shape, confidence remains strong Amid the excitement of Juwan Howard’s introductory press conference, there was an undeniable uncertainty ringing though Crisler Center. Neither Howard nor his players could speak to his on-court strategy and when asked about recruiting, Howard’s response was: “I haven’t just pinpointed exactly like, I...…
…12 Wednesday, July 3, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS The one out that doomed Michigan’s championship dream The selection show was projected on a screen for all gathered around to see. Upon seeing their school name put into a bracket slot, the Michigan baseball players erupted in a cheer. Some jumped to their feet in joy while others looked around for recipients to their high-fives, because the Wolverines were ...…
…The second Democratic presidential debate will be hosted in Detroit on July 30 and 31. The Democratic National Convention approved 12 debates, which will start in June 2019. The DNC told the Detroit Free Press the primary debate will host approximately 20 candidates including Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, Beto O’Rourke, Cory Booker, Kirsten Gillibrand and Elizabeth Warren. DNC Chairman Tom Perez told the Detro...…
…On Tuesday afternoon, while pro-Israel and Jewish student groups held their annual Israel Day on the Diag event, about 15 students in support of Palestine gathered in the corner of the Diag and held a Palestinian flag. The Diag Day is centered around the celebration of Israel, but dissenters arrived to represent Palestine. The event prompted a passerby to call the Division of Public Safety and Security, despite the gatherin...…
…In 2013, the AFDI sued King County, Washington, for refusing to post a bus advertisement titled “The Faces of Global Terrorism.” Another branch of the AFDI called “Stop Islamization of America,” had already been blocked from attempting to post similar advertisements a year earlier in New York City’s subway system. By 2015, the case was brought to the Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals, where Muise and Yerushalmi claimed ...…
…Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 4A — Wednesday, April 3, 2019 FINNTAN STORER 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. MAYA GOLDMAN Editor in Chief MAGDALENA MIHAYLOVA AND JOEL DANILEWITZ Editorial Page Editors Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of Th...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Wednesday, April 3, 2019 — 5A About 20 minutes past the intended start time, we still stood outside the Michigan Theater’s screening room in claustrophobic gridlock. I realized I had no idea what I had gotten myself into. Welcome to the Ann Arbor Film Festival’s ‘Films in Competition 9: Animation.’ My editors and fellow film writers warned me, an AAFF first- timer, these films would be weird. Fou...…
…Classifieds Call: #734-418-4115 Email: dailydisplay@gmail.com By Kevin Christian and Jules Markey ©2019 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 04/03/19 Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis 04/03/19 ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: Release Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 ACROSS 1 Specially formed 6 Suffix with Jumbo 10 Outback 14 Avian crops 15 Disney film set in Polynesia 16 “Fancy meeting you here!” 1...…
