…Opinion I t has been 218 days since the first COVID-19 case on United States soil and there is still no organized national testing strategy. Despite being warned ten times by public health experts as early as Jan. 18 about the threat the virus posed to our country, President Donald Trump and his administration failed — and are continuing to fail — to take the pandemic seriously. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious...…
…Opinion I t’s highly likely that the folks reading this are younger rather than older. You’re probably reading this on your computer or phone. Maybe you’re laying in bed, e-commuting to class or, most likely of all, sitting on the toilet. Whatever you’re doing while reading, I’m positive this next part will spark some curiosity, cause you to miss a step or — hopefully, because that’d be funny — produce a combo of the two. Contra...…
…2-News I have real problems with my city and my university. It’s legal in Ann Arbor to gather outside in groups of 25 and inside in groups of 10. But it isn’t safe. The city also requires that we wear masks when in groups, but even that’s not safe unless we are six feet apart. And how easy is it to wear a mask when you’re having a drink and a conversation? My city — the city I came home to 10 years after I graduated fro...…
…In a summer of upheaval for col- lege football, yet another development threatens to fundamentally change the structure of the sport. The Big Ten, Pac-12 and ACC announced Tuesday that they are join- ing forces in an inter-conference “alli- ance,” intended to both counter the SEC’s expansion into a 16-team super- conference and reinforce “shared val- ues” among the three conferences. “I think we have to keep in mind what brought us...…
…7-Opinion O ne year ago, our campus felt chaotic. Inadequate testing, spiking COVID-19 cases and thousands of frightened and disgruntled university workers, who, in a shock to the system, declared they were going on strike for better working conditions. Among these workers were more than a hundred members of University Housing’s Residential Staff who joined the strike to pursue their own demands, in a two-week- long s...…
…7-Opinion S ince our formation three years ago, the One University Coalition (1U) has called upon University President Mark Schlissel and the Board of Regents to provide the funds necessary to give University of Michigan – Flint and Dearborn campuses more of the opportunities already available on the Ann Arbor campus. As we see it, we have one University President and one Board of Regents; we are one university, and we should sh...…
…7-Opinion O ver the last few decades, climate change and pollution have become an ever-increasing cause of concern due to the threats they pose, be it floods, hurricanes, habitat destruction or any number of natural disasters. Due to this increasing concern, there’s been a huge push for individuals to cut down on their personal impact. This can be seen everywhere with initiatives like Save the Turtles, the increasing populari...…
…7-Opinion L ast November saw the continuation of a local tradition in Rochester, N.Y., where hundreds of women adorned the grave of Susan B. Anthony with their “I Voted” stickers. The act is a nod to the role she played in earning women the right to vote. But the tradition glosses over a major problem with the history of the women’s suffrage movement: It was done almost entirely for the benefit of white women. Anthony w...…
…JARED GREENSPAN Managing Sports Editor Michigan trounces Colorado State, 51-7, in season opener T hroughout fall camp, the Michigan football team maintained that it had moved on from last season. Nonetheless, the Wolverines remained defined by last year’s successes — a triumph over Ohio State and a Big Ten Championship — as well as its death knell, a deflating loss to Georgia in the College Football Playoff. Saturday, after...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan in Color 8 — Wednesday, September 21, 2022 I must confess: I am on the verge of buying a vape right now. Even after five months of sobriety, I still love everything about vaping: the soft crackling sound when I inhale, the sharp, euphoric feeling that penetrates my cerebrum, the subtle thrill of hiding in a bathroom stall to carry out the deed discreetly and, of course, the ability to ...…
…S T A T E M E N T 8 — Wednesday, September 14, 2022 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com CHARLIE PAPPALARDO Statement Columnist Read more at MichiganDaily.com I think I was 17 when I came to the realization that my relation- ships with God and Major League Baseball are very similar. I was half-born into both Catholicism and the San Francisco Giants because with each, only one parent really cared. My dad would lecture me about all ...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 8 — Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Rat and mouse: summer days All designs by Juan Pablo Angel Marcos/MiC JUAN PABLO ANGEL MARCOS MiC Columnist Michigan in Color To Phat, one of my bestest friends who continues to inspire me every day, love you forever and always. It was a hot, sticky summer day in the forest, and to beat the heat, the forest animals did everything they could to remain cool. Som...…
…I ’m sure you’ve all heard by now, but the long-seated Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died. She passed away on Sept. 18 and immediately reinvigorated a partisan conflict that’s been brewing for the past four years. Her body hadn’t even been cold, and people were already in an uproar about what the proceeding replacement would look like. Sentiments over former President Barack Obama’s appointee, Justice Merric...…
…W hen I think of a social media influencer, I typically think of a young, white woman promoting skin care products and niche clothing brands to her 10,000 or more followers between posts about her glamorous life. I follow a couple of influencers, vaguely interested in the pseudo-fame that comes with having an Instagram platform and occasionally taking their book recommendations or recipe ideas. I associated these influencers a...…
…2-News A s students and faculty at the University of Michigan started their second week of the fall semester, a day was set aside to observe Labor Day. In a Twitter post on Monday, GEO wrote, “(Our) membership has authorized a strike, effective (Tuesday). This is a historic moment: we are striking at the beginning of the year, in the midst of a pandemic, to protect our whole community.” On Tuesday, Sept. 8, the day after the nat...…
…2-News O ver the last few months, the University of Michigan has issued guidelines and rules for its students regarding the ongoing spread of COVID-19. Of course, intelligent containment efforts are necessary, as COVID-19 represents a serious threat to the health of the University community and the challenges administrators face are remarkably difficult. However, this containment goal does not justify the means the Unive...…
…7-Opinion Opinion Wednesday, September 2, 2020 — 9 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com O ver the next couple of weeks, universities across the United States will welcome back faculty, staff and students in the midst of the recent and sustained national surge in COVID-19 cases. The University of North Carolina, University of Notre Dame, North Carolina State University and University of Alabama showed us the d...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, September 1, 2021 — 9 Insured by NCUA. * Must be a UM student to be eligible to receive a free sweatshirt. Offer valid until 12/31/21 or while supplies last. Checking account must be open and in good standing at the time sweatshirt is mailed out. Sweatshirt will be mailed out within 4-6 weeks of account opening. START TODAY AT OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITH UMCU TO RECEIVE A SWEAT...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, September 15, 2021 — 9 A public lecture and reception; you may attend in person or virtually. For more info, including the Zoom link, visit events.umich.edu/event/84260 or call 734.615.6667. KEN KOLLMAN Frederick G.L. Huetwell Professor Professor of Political Science Why You Should and Should Not be Worried About AMERICAN DEMOCRACY Tuesday, September 21, 2021 | 4:00 p.m. | We...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Opinion Wednesday, September 22, 2021 — 9 619 east university avenue @ z place FRESH GROCERIES IN THE HEART OF THE CAMPUS Fresh Produce Fresh Chicken, Fish & Steaks Deli Meats & Cheeses International Foods Specialty Groceries Zingerman’s Bread Bottled Beverages thoughtfully-selected Wines & Beers for a quick, tasty meal, visit revive, our café next door! Open Mon-Fri 9am - 10pm Weekends 10am...…
… Consulting is huge at Michigan — the job prospect is so popular and widespread that it’s even designated its own season. From August to November, a large section of the student body is busy sending out their resumes, getting in touch with alumni and practicing for interviews. When recruiters from major firms hold events on campus — most commonly in the Ross School of Business or Blau Hall (the University of Michigan’s premie...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, September 8, 2021 — 9 A public lecture and reception; you may attend in person or virtually. For more info, including the Zoom link, visit events.umich.edu/event/84260 or call 734.615.6667. KEN KOLLMAN Frederick G.L. Huetwell Professor Professor of Political Science Why You Should and Should Not be Worried About AMERICAN DEMOCRACY Tuesday, September 21, 2021 | 4:00 p.m. | Wei...…
…Q ueen Elizabeth II passed away in her sleep on Sept. 8, 2022, following her 70-year reign as the United Kingdom’s longest serving monarch. Whether this development has been perceived as a great tragedy, a moment of indifference or a chance for criticism, it is undeniable that the Queen’s death marked the end of a relevant and long-lasting reign, the impact of which has been felt even in America. But why exactly do the Queen, ...…
…G rowing up, June was always a month of unbearable anticipation. As the weather got warmer and the final days of school dragged on, talk of summer plans bounced around the classroom at remarkable speed. Many would spend the time off on family vacations. Others would be at home, spending time with friends and relatives. For me, however, the imminent arrival of summer could only mean one thing: it was time to go to camp. From...…
…I n 2021, the Ann Arbor City Council voted to zone newly annexed residential neighborhoods for single-family use. The same year, the state of California effectively banned single- family zoning when the Legislature passed a bill that allows homeowners to subdivide their property into two lots and build two homes on each of those lots. California took a step in the right direction; Ann Arbor did not. Single-family zo...…
…7-Opinion Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com I f I asked you what are cars for, there are a few answers I might expect you to give me. Cars expand our horizons by letting us travel farther. They save time by letting us travel faster. Or, maybe you would simply say that we need cars: We need them to get to our places of work, to get to the store and buy food, to visit our families — in short, to live our lives. If car...…
…Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com T his week, President Donald Trump came to Michigan to ask for our votes in an election that’s now less than 50 days away. But Trump didn’t come to Michigan to campaign to undecided voters. At no point did he make any discernible attempt to have an honest conversation with Michigan voters about issues and policies that affect their lives. Instead, Trump’s superspreader grievance tou...…
…7-Opinion Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com A s members of the faculty at the University of Michigan, we are deeply troubled by the administration’s response to the ongoing strike led by many of our graduate students. The administration has been quick to characterize the strike as “illegal.” But so were many of the strikes that make up the history of the labor movement worldwide. Strikes are by definition meant to ...…
…O n Aug. 26, the United State’s Departments of State and Commerce announced a plethora of sanctions that are set to be enacted against leaders of construction companies — owned by the Communist Party of China (CPC) — which officials deemed as participating in malign state projects in the South China Sea. The relevant measures include export restrictions, withholding visas and decreased access to U.S.- create...…
…Seven days without electricity last August delivered me shaking and stimulus-starved on the steps of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s “The Sympathizer.” Hurricane Isaias had taken out most of Connecticut’s electrical infrastructure, along with all contact with the outside world. Only when removed from 21st century comforts could I approach Nguyen’s award-encrusted novel. Nguyen combines historical fiction with spy thriller, fo...…
…Michigan’s national championship hopes just became much more achiev- able. Alongside defenseman Owen Power — who was earlier this week already reported to be returning to Ann Arbor — forwards Kent Johnson and Matty Beniers will come back for their sophomore seasons, the team announced on Twitter. The return of all three means that the Wol- verines will have the first, second, and fifth overall picks in the 2021 NHL Draft as...…
…Despite its winning record heading into Friday’s matchup against No. 12 New Hampshire, the Michigan men’s soccer team had yet to play a complete game well. The Wolverines’ slow starts have led to missed opportunities and have forced them to play catch-up with the opposing team. Michigan hoped to change this narrative, but this game was no different, as the team fell, 1-0. The Wolverines’ offense struggled mightily in the first half....…
…Ten months ago, with the Michigan football team trailing 17-0 in Piscataway, N.J., Jim Harbaugh turned to quarterback Cade McNamara. The move was seen as a last resort. McNamara, then a sophomore, began the season third on the Wolverines’ quarterback depth chart behind Joe Milton and Dylan McCaffrey. He had never seen meaningful game action, but after the former played his way to the bench and the latter transferred, McNamara was ...…
…On Saturday, the Michigan football team’s offense limped through a scoreless second half against Rutgers. While the Scarlet Knights stymied the Wolverines’ rushing attack, junior quarterback Cade McNamara wilted, throwing for just seven yards across the final two quarters. Still, two days later, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh offered a positive review of McNamara’s performance. “For the most part, I thought he was pretty darn g...…
…Terms apply. Food delivery, entertainment, and more. EXCLUSIVELY WITH Student offers that will make your year. amazon.com/student My Saturday started at 6:43 a.m. — a time I usually consider to be the middle of the night — to music blasting outside my door. It’s a familiar feeling but jarring nonetheless to be woken up by the first notes of Mo Bamba or Shipping Up to Boston. It’s a sensation I haven’t had in almost...…
…Content warning: This article contains mentions of sexual assault T he 50th anniversary of Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1972 on June 23, 2022, was marked by emotional turmoil for many. A great win for the students of America was immediately followed by the disheartening Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, which largely overshadowed the triumphs and failures of the Biden administration’s proposed cha...…
…Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 10 — Wednesday, September 14, 2022 T oday we live in a wearied America where tensions run high and trust in government runs low. With over three quarters of Americans convinced the country is headed in the wrong direction, the need for political stability is perhaps as high as it’s ever been. With inflation, the economy and poor leadership ranking among the top issues for American...…
…T his November, Michigan voters have the opportunity to protect reproductive rights by voting yes on Proposal 3. This vote is our chance to show that Michiganders support the rights of people to make their own decisions about their health care despite the recent regressive actions of the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. Proposal 3, which will be on the ballot for the Nov. 8 midterm election, establishes that every M...…
…In the United States there has long been a strange fascination with stories of the American backwoods — gritty tales of brazen crime, graphic murder, religious fanaticism and twisted mentalities. They fixate on the post-war rural South and glorify the violence that erupts among the backwoods folk. And there’s never a person of color in sight. This is the vein of “The Devil All the Time,” a stark tale of rural Ohio and West V...…
…2-News Wednesday, September 23, 2020 — 11 Arts The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com FILM REVIEW ‘The Babysitter’ is gory, mindless fun In need of a laugh and looking for a Tarantino knockoff with a B-list cast? Look no further than “The Babysitter: Killer Queen,” released last Thursday on Netflix. This film is a sequel to Netflix’s 2017 film “The Babysitter.” At the time of writing this, “Killer Queen” is #3 in th...…
…New York City Going to elementary school every morning in New York City, I would always look out the train window hoping to catch a glimpse of something I could never quite forget. Painted on the wall about midway between the 103 and 96 St. stops on the 1 train line in Manhattan, there were two vividly-depicted life-sized rats schemingly grimacing at one another. An assortment of wildly- written words, profanities and codenames...…
…Arts Wednesday, September 9, 2020 — 11 You’re not too old to enjoy Candace Flynn’s return Take yourself back to the summer of 2007. Tiger Woods was at the height of his career. The first iPhone had a triumphant release. I went to a week of summer camp and returned with a couple hundred mosquito bites. And in August, Disney Channel previewed an animated show called “Phineas and Ferb.” As someone who started watching the show...…
… Wednesday, September 2, 2020 — 11 Arts The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Animated classic ‘Mare’ now streaming in the U.S. In a parallel world, moviegoers, blissfully unaware of the COVIDs and the Faucis and the curves — flattened or otherwise — are settling down in front of the silver screen at their favorite theater for a rare Hungarian treat. Their throats and noses gloriously exposed, these parallel-people ar...…
…Ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, The Michi- gan Daily takes a look at Michigan’s olympic athletes and their performances at the Games, both past and present. The data takes a deep dive into what coun- tries Wolverines hail from, what sports they perform best in and how they stack up against their Big Ten rivals. Michigan students per- form in the highest arenas of college sports. They’re also no strangers to shoul- dering t...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, September 15, 2021 — 11 Trailing 1-0 in the 66th minute, junior forward Evan Rasmussen slid the ball past the New Hampshire defenders to sophomore midfielder Bryce Blevins. Blevins took aim from inside the 18-yard box and fired a shot into the left-side netting, failing to put it on target. Blevins’s scoring opportunity was one of many for the Michigan men’s soccer team...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, September 22, 2021 — 11 On Senior Night, seniors lead Michigan to comeback victory The Michigan volleyball team (7-2) cruised to an easy victory against Boston College (10-4) on Friday evening, winning 3-0 in its final match Friday. The Wolverines jumped to an early lead as they took the first set 25-13 behind senior outside hitter Paige Jones’s five kills and junior middle ...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, September 29, 2021 — 11 Front row improvements spur Michigan past Michigan State The No. 18 Michigan women’s soccer team found itself in a place it has been three times this season: tied at the end of regulation. The Wolverines (7-1-2 overall, 1-0-1 Big Ten) battled Wisconsin (7-1-3, 2-0-1) for 90 minutes, but staunch defense and limited offensive opportunities on bo...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, September 8, 2021 — 11 One aspect of soccer that is often overlooked is moments of transition. These are the few seconds following a change in possession. They are often the time when the ball is the easiest to win back and hardest to keep. They can also be when a defense is most vulnerable because their players are set up to attack, not defend. People tend to focus on wha...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wednesday, September 21, 2022 — 11 Michigan takes advantage of corner penalties in win over Cornell CAROLINE CRECCA For The Daily Within less than five minutes of play, the No. 7 Michigan field hock- ey team scored on its second corner of the game—the second of fifteen offensive corners in its shutout against Cornell. On Sunday, the Wolverines’ abil- ity to convert on corners proved to be the d...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wednesday, September 14, 2022 — 11 Michigan shows improved chemistry in draw to Colorado LYS GOLDMAN Daily Sports Writer After losing numerous key con- tributors in the offseason, the Michigan women’s soccer team faced struggles in replicating last year’s dominance throughout its early-season matchups. Its two losses came in a similar manner, stemming from difficulties with communication, con...…
