…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, January 21, 2015 CELEBRATING OUR ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM INDEX Vol. CXXIV, No. 51 ©2015 The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com NEWS......................... 2A OPINION.....................4A SPORTS ......................7A SUDOKU..................... 2A CL ASSIFIEDS...............6A THE STATEMENT..........1B NEW ON MICHIGANDAILY.COM Fraternities damage North...…
…2A — Wednesday, January 21, 2015 News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW TODAY Mental health is a major concern for college students, though it appears women may be at greater risk. This week, the Statement looks at the methods used to treat such disorders. >> FOR MORE, SEE STATEMENT 2 CAMPUS EVENTS & NOTES Multicultural discussion WHAT: Three panelists will discuss spirituality, ...…
…vide students with information on federal student aid, like AOTC and Pell grants. The combined impact of the president’s tax benefit propos- als would provide students with $2,500 in educational aid per year for up to five years, accord- ing to a White House release. Along with tax credits, the president also touched on a pro- posal announced earlier this month: to make two years of community college free for most students. “By t...…
…Opinion JENNIFER CALFAS EDITOR IN CHIEF AARICA MARSH and DEREK WOLFE EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS LEV FACHER MANAGING EDITOR 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily’s editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely the views of their authors....…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Wednesday, January 21, 2015 — 5A P ARAMOUNT PICTURES Bad things happen when acronyms fight. Important story in flawed ‘Selma’ Historical drama doesn’t add much to the history books By ZAK WITUS Daily Arts Writer In “Selma,” writer and direc- tor Ava DuVernay (“This is the Life”) lifts a page from your high school his- tory textbook, breathing life into a single episode that tell...…
…Classifieds Call: #734-418-4115 Email: dailydisplay@gmail.com ACROSS 1 Band aid 4 “Lohengrin” soprano 8 High-priced 13 Saint-Tropez sea 14 Chicken (out) 15 Wildly impulsive 17 Well-worn, as comfy shoes 19 “Finito!” 20 Stretches on the road 21 Inventor Nikola 23 Director who sued Spike TV for using his name 24 British prep school 25 University of North Carolina city 27 Fives and tens 29 Clueless 30 Lennon’s love 32 Door fasteners 35 TV radio ...…
…Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wednesday, January 21, 2015 — 7A ‘M’ changes venue for week By JASON RUBINSTEIN Daily Sports Editor For multiple Michigan hockey players, Tuesday’s practice was nostalgic. They weren’t reminiscing about old memories at Yost Ice Arena, but rather practicing at their old stomping grounds: the Ann Arbor Ice Cube, home of the United States National Team Development Program....…
…By LEV FACHER Managing Editor It didn’t matter that the message was obvious, a bit cliché, maybe even overdone in the days leading up to the Michigan men’s basketball team’s first game following junior guard Caris LeVert’s season-ending foot injury. Aubrey Dawkins was listening. In his first career start, the freshman guard answered his coaches’ call for a “next man up,” and then some. Dawkins scored 11 points, one shy...…
…statement THE MICHIGAN DAILY JANUARY 21, 2015 in …
…2B We get it. Winter in Michigan sucks. Here are a few simple ways to improve your mood this winter. THE LIST 1. GO SCREENLESS We know, we know, it seems nearly impossible. But taking your eyes off the LCD for just an hour, whether to take a walk or read a book, gives your brain a break and might even help grant you some greater perspective. 2. ESCAPE FOR A MOMENT On the flipside, when you are stressed escapism can be a good thing. “F...…
…Wednesday, January 21, 2015 // The Statement 3B Becoming a Townie: An afternoon in the Arb I have a confession to make: I’m a little superstitious. I check my horoscope every week on the Seventeen Magazine website and trust the failing teen publica- tion’s judgment a bit too much. The people you’ll be getting close to will be pals. Blindly trusting the wisdom of some editorial intern, I prepare to become friends with certain ind...…
…Wednesday, January 21, 2015 // The Statement 4B Wednesday, January 21, 2015 // The Statement 5B Editor’s Note: Some names have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals mentioned in the article. M aria is sitting on her bed, telling me about her medi- cation. She is lying on her side with her head propped onto her right arm and her hand immersed in her long black hair. She has a freshly poured bowl of Fruit Loops in front ...…
…Wednesday, January 21, 2015 // The Statement 6B C onfidence is an elusive savior. It comes when you’re most vulnerable, when you’re staring at the underside of a black velvet cur- tain waiting for it to part, as you’re praying the lights will be bright enough to distract you from the hundreds of eyes staring right back at you. It tiptoes into your consciousness and assuages your doubts with a comforting whisper. Hey, you’re gonna be ...…
…T here are only a few memories I can recollect vividly from elementary school. One particular incident has stuck with me since second grade. My best friend Lauren and I were sitting at a table during indoor recess, and a boy in my class walked up to us and called me a girl. There were a few things about this event 8-year-old me couldn’t quite comprehend. First, I had short hair and wore boy clothes (not to mention had a penis), so th...…
…my bedroom. Anna, my older sis- ter, is 18. She drives me to school and seems unashamed of the white hospital bracelet that clings to one of her sticky, taped up wrists. No one will tell me what is going on but I find out anyway because the blood is all over the place. She cut too hard this time. When I approach the woman working at the CAPS front desk and tell her I am there to interview Dr. Lindsey Mortenson, she tells me to hav...…
