…Over 700 community members gathered in the University of Michigan Diag on Sept. 18 to participate in the second annual Entheofest, a festival dedicated to the decriminalization and awareness of entheogens, or psychedelic substances. The event brought together people and organizations from all over the Ann Arbor area, fostering a sense of community through a variety of performances and educational booths. This September ...…
…Since 2006, the University of Michigan has been running what it calls a “natural experiment” in race-neutral admissions. Following a 2006 statewide vote that banned affirmative action in the state’s public universities, the University radically shifted its admissions procedures for the first time since 1963 by removing race from the admission process. On Oct. 31, the Supreme Court will hear the lawsuits brought by Stude...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Wednesday, September 28, 2022 — 3 Like every award show, the Emmys had plenty of big wins, a number of snubs, a few questionable red carpet looks and whichever comedian they could wrangle into hosting. Some highlights of the evening include Jennifer Coolidge dancing to the outro music intended to cut her speech off, the “Only Murders in the Building” trio being the only presenters to land ...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts 4 — Wednesday, September 28, 2022 I cannot stand horror movies. I flinch at every jump scare and end up watching most of it through my fingers. And yet, over the past five years, I have found myself shamelessly entranced by “American Horror Story” (AHS). From its debut season “Murder House” to the fan-favorite “Coven” to the most recent “Double Feature,” I have seen it all. “AHS” became ...…
…I like to joke that I came into college as an idealistic liberal arts student and came out with a job in big tech. One day I was taking classes in political theory, philosophy and English rhetoric. The next thing I knew all I cared about was coding and passing technical interviews. I’m not alone in this experience. I have friends who started as compassionate pre-med students but became consultants; I know engineers who had high am...…
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…Wednesday, September 28, 2022 — 7 Michigan in Color The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Across the globe, women have disproportionately suffered from a longstanding disparity in stark comparison to those in Queer relationships: the orgasm gap. If you are not familiar with this phe- nomenon, it is defined in a study by Grace M. Wetzel et al. as being “the well-established discrepancy in orgasm frequency between cisgender men and w...…
…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 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...…
…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...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wednesday, September 28, 2022 — 11 Blake Corum carries Wolverines with electrifying performance JOSH TAUBMAN Daily Sports Editor Blake Corum was never con- cerned about the lack of attention. Back before he became the unequivocal lead back for the Michigan football team; back before he bulked up in the off- season by adding 11 pounds; back before he was throwing up stat lines that were being m...…
…SPENCER RAINES Daily Sports Editor Michigan outlasts Maryland in first taste of adversity F or weeks, the discourse around the Michigan football team has been about its soft non-conference schedule. Three consecutive opponents posed little to no threat to even test the Wolverines. Many wondered what they would look like when they finally faced a “real” opponent that could actually contend for the victory. Against Maryland,...…
…ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY YEARS OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM ANN ARBOR, MI | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020 | MICHIGANDAILY.COM How are UMich students voting this election? The Michigan Daily conducted an anonymous survey of more than 1,900 students to understand the political leanings of the student body at the University of Michigan and what issues are most important to them. The following data was collected from Oct. 16 to Oct. 21. All ...…
…The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is publishing weekly on Wednesdays for the Fall 2020 semester by students at the University of Michigan. One copy is available free of charge to all readers. Additional copies may be picked up at the Daily’s office for $2. If you would like a current copy of the paper mailed to you, please visit store. pub.umich.edu/michigan-daily-buy-this-edition to place your order. ERIN WHITE Managing Editor ekwhite...…
…The Michigan Daily has put together a 2020 general election guide to help Ann Arbor voters understand what is on their ballot. Look below to see what options you have from the two major parties in federal and state races this November. Federal and State Elections President and Vice President of the United States Joseph R. Biden and Kamala Harris (D) Biden is the Democratic presidential nominee. The former Vice President ...…
…Sarah Hubbard, Republican candidate for the University of Michigan’s Board of Regents, is looking to balance the political powers that she says are hindering the board’s ability to have a robust discussion about issues affecting students. Hubbard is one of two Republicans challenging Democratic incumbents Mark Bernstein and Shauna Ryder Diggs for their seats on the board in the upcoming November election. Currently, Regent Ron Weis...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Wednesday, October 28, 2020 — 5 Results could take a while with record mail-in ballots In previous election cycles, results have been reported on election night as precincts tally their votes, with a winner being declared hours after polls close. This year, however, a final result may not be available for days or weeks after the election. With concerns around the safety of in-person vo...…
…Unfortunately, this immigrant mentality that hard work equates to success is wildly inapplicable to real life. Not everyone who puts their all into succeeding is actually afforded the opportunity to make it — it is the explicit responsibility of all Ameri- cans, but particularly immigrants and people of color, to dedicate them- selves to uplifting those who, for whatever reason, couldn’t even grab a chair, let alone join you at the t...…
…T hroughout the country, we have seen efforts to make voting more difficult, many of which target vulnerable populations, including students. From the closures of polling places to address and ID requirements, these efforts emphasize how appreciative we should be of Michigan officials like Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson who have made it easier to vote. However, these efforts should be the tip of the iceberg. With just m...…
…Editorial Board endorses JOE BIDEN for President of the United States While The Michigan Daily Editorial Board’s vote on this matter was unanimous, we debated While The Michigan Daily Editorial Board’s vote on this matter was unanimous, we debated whether to publish an endorsement for a United States presidential candidate this November. whether to publish an endorsement for a United States presidential candidate this November. After all...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wednesday, October 28, 2020 — 9 statement I n 2016, just four years shy of the hun- dred-year anniversary of the ratifica- tion of the 19th amendment, Ameri- cans witnessed history as the first woman ever was nominated as a presidential candidate by a major political party. America also saw her lose, and for many, it was all hell breaking loose. Never mind the apparent misogynist who was he...…
…M y father jumped out of his seat the moment I entered the living room. With a glowing smile, he proudly announced that he had finished register- ing to vote for the upcoming presidential election. Each day that followed, whenever I trekked to the mailbox and dropped our mail on the table, he would shuffle through the array of letters, hoping to find his absentee ballot. My father became a United States citizen approximatel...…
…E very morning I wake up and realize that we’re one day closer to the gen- eral election on Nov. 3. Whether it be from a New York Times notification or a new mark on my calendar, the start to each morning feels like a ticking time bomb. With each con- scious realization of Election Day’s proximity comes an unavoidable pit of anxiety. This un- easiness is not foreign to me; in fact, it’s a feeling that I’ve felt before — four year...…
…W hen it comes to voting and elections the most common question any- one gets is: Who are you voting for? Yet, reading the breaking news head- lines every morning, watching the Climate Clock in New York City tick, hearing of Justice Ruth Bader Gins- burg’s death or living through the on- going COVID-19 pandemic, I am re- minded of the importance of using my vote as a means of advocacy and voice in this election. While fil...…
…statement The long, stressful wait for Nov. 3 I can’t stop listening to the news. I can’t stop reading the news. I can’t stop thinking about the news. Elec- tion Day is Nov. 3, and consuming any type of media about the dreaded date sends me spiraling into cycles of fear and doubt. Though the news causes me anxiety, I feel a responsibility to keep myself informed about the happenings of the world around us. However, with each h...…
…14 — Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ‘We’re all just really excited to exercise our right’: Athletes registering to vote Vote. A four letter word and a simple action, yet one with a lot of power behind it. But in America, it is an action that is often neglected. In 2016, only 55.7% of eligible people turned out to vote, a number bested by 26 other developed democratic countries. It wasn’t...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, October 28, 2020 — 15 MINNEAPOLIS — There were 10 months of alternating hope and despair, and at the end of it, there was a swarm of white jerseys in a barren stadium in Minneapolis, congregating on the 20-yard line to celebrate a season-opening victory. That was the scene Saturday night at TCF Bank Stadium, closed to all but 589 family and friends due to the COVID-19 pandem...…
…16 — Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com puzzle by sudokusnydictation.com By Frank Virzi ©2020 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 10/28/20 Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis 10/28/20 ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: Release Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 ACROSS 1 Word with support or enemy 5 Dance wildly 9 Miller’s salesman 14 Princess loved by Hercu...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, October 28, 2020 — 17 YOUR WEEKLY ARIES The Full Moon urges gratitude for what you already have, rather than what you would like to have. With Venus shifting into your love zone too, Aries, it’s the obvious time to show your sweetheart how much you care for them. AQUARIUS GEMINI Venus arrives in your dating zone, Gemini, but the Full Moon shines from the most private part...…
…In the coming week, Bengali Hindus around the world will begin Durga Puja celebrations. Durga Puja is an auspicious period where we offer our devo- tion to Maa Durga, the Mother Goddess. Durga exemplifies strength and victory as the slay- er of the demon Mahishasura. The days are filled with light and laughter, religious rituals and, of course, a million differ- ent types of sweets and food. We worship our Maa Durga because of h...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Wednesday, October 28, 2020 — 19 FILM REVIEW TV REVIEW Review: ‘The Chicago Seven’ ‘Someone has to die’ is compelling On the night of Aug. 15, 2020, a Black Lives Matter protest marched through downtown Chicago. Hordes of police officers descended upon them, encircling small groups of people in a process known as “kettling.” They sprayed eyes with tear gas, beat limbs with batons and...…
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…Thursday, May 28, 2020 INDEX Vol. CXXIX, No. 115 © 2020 The Michigan Daily NEWS .................................... OPINION ............................... ARTS/NEWS.......................... MiC......................................... SPORTS................................ MICHIGAN IN COLOR Color & Coronavirus Racial disparities in America expose communities of color to the ravaging pandemic at alarming rates. >> SEE PAGE 8 NE...…
… Public commenters talk equitable funding, contract negotiations The University of Michigan’s Board of Regents held its third meeting of the year via Zoom on Thursday to approve recommend- ed revisions to the Regents’ bylaws and address ongoing changes in University operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Univer- sity President Mark Schlissel said Regent Katherine White (D) was not present due to an assignment with the National Gu...…
…As University of Michigan stu- dents wait to hear whether their fall term will be online, in-person or some combination of the two University President Mark Schlis- sel predicts that whatever deci- sion is made regarding classes will likely last through the academic year, not just for fall semester. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Schlissel discussed mak- ing the call on whether classes are online or in person for the fo...…
…A ssuming all things go as planned without any exten- sions, Gov. Gretchen Whit- mer’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order is set to end at 11:59 pm on June 12, with certain industries such as auto manufacturers being allowed to partially reopen before then. This extension is part of a carefully cre- ated protocol, known as MI Safe Start, which gradually eases stay-at- home restrictions based on how well COVID-19 cases are decreasing in the ...…
…5 OPINION Thursday, May 28, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 5 OPINION A s COVID-19 continues to run its course across the United States, there are few aspects of Ameri- can life that have avoided this pandemic’s disastrous impact. According to medical data compiled by Johns Hopkins University, over 100,000 Americans have succumbed to COVID-19. At the same time, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the Unive...…
…6 Thursday, May 28 , 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ARTS A ‘New Horizons’ diary The music that plays at 5 a.m. in “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” is beautiful. I’ve only heard it in-game once. Not because I’m some Fortune 500 freak who thinks waking up at the ass crack of dawn is the key to success, or because I woke up in the middle of the night and booted up the game because I couldn’t go to sleep. No. Because I had ...…
…A relationship’s “spark” is an abstract con- cept that we love to talk about. Whether it’s the reason someone might want to break up or it’s why we aren’t going on that second Tin- der date, the world seems to have collectively agreed that it’s the key to a good relationship. But what happens when the spark starts to fizzle? Or disappears altogether? Some couples go to marriage counseling while others might turn to less traditional meth...…
…8 Thursday, May 28, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MICHIGAN IN COLOR Color as a symptom of the coronavirus As the spread of the coronavirus exponentially increases by the day, so does its toll with 1,678,843 total cases and 99,031 deaths in the U.S. alone. Despite making up only 13.4 percent of this nation’s population, the Black population is seen to be disproportionately victim of more than 50% of reported cases, 33 p...…
…9 Thursday, May 28, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MICHIGAN IN COLOR ‘Never Have I Ever’ gone into an introspective spiral SUNITHA PALAT MiC Staff Writer Recently, I binged Season 1 of Mindy Kaling’s “Never Have I Ever,” a classic com- ing-of-age teen rom-com revolving around the life of a 15-year old Indian American, Devi Vishwakumar. At first I was uninter- ested in another heartfelt yet cringey Netflix series, but the ...…
…10 Thursday, May 28, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Schlissel warns ‘M’ won’t play without on-campus instruction As colleges and conferences across the country move closer to resuming athletic activities, Michigan President Mark Schlissel is taking a much more measured approach. “If there is no on-campus instruction then there won’t be intercollegiate athletics, at least for Michigan,” Schlissel said in an int...…
…11 Thursday, May 28, 2020 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Michael Barrett looks like Khaleke Hudson’s replacement at VIPER The last time Michigan football needed to find a new VIPER, it looked to Khaleke Hudson. Now, with Hudson going to the NFL’s Washington Redskins, defensive coordinator Don Brown needs another starter at the hybrid position, and he thinks he’s got one in Michael Barrett. “I’d seen enough out of Micha...…
…Jim Harbaugh knows Michigan has to beat Ohio State. Don Brown is falling right behind him in line. “I think coach (Harbaugh) addressed the Ohio State issue yesterday, am I right?” Brown said on a Zoom call with reporters. “So he’s the boss, that’s what he said, that’s what I’m gonna try to do.” Speaking on Mike Tirico’s show Wednesday, Harbaugh said, “Nothing makes us angrier,” than losing to Ohio State. Over the last decade,...…
…Amid concerns about health with the rise of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, University of Michigan students have altered travel plans for spring break. Preeti Malani, University chief health officer; Lindsey Mortenson, medical director of University Health Service; and Robert D. Ernst, executive director of University Health Service, sent an email to University students and faculty Thursday morning noting th...…
…When University Provost Martin A. Philbert was placed on administrative leave on Jan. 21 following allegations of sexual misconduct, the University hired WilmerHale, a law firm based in Washington, D.C., to investigate the claims against him. According to a letter of engagement contracting WilmerHale, obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, no attorneys at the firm who have previously represented the Univer...…
…Nia and Ness performed their stories of coming out, and how people reacted to their love. They expressed the anxiety of needing to come out to people time after time and the anger with which people responded. “Everyone’s eyes seem to ask, ‘How dare you two Black women be happy?’” Ness said. “‘How dare you two Black women be happy on your own? How dare you two Black women be happy together? How dare you two Black women be happy w...…
…D rinking, Greek life and one-night stands — when you think of college social life, these are probably the first things to come to mind. What you might not think about is how these quintessential undergraduate experiences work to exclude minority students. The fact is that college campuses create an environment that is inherently unhealthy for LGBTQ+ students. It’s no secret college students drink — a lot. Four out of f...…
…For many people, the Olympics is a major highlight. Watching incredible feats of athleticism in unfamiliar locales is always a treat, and the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang was no exception. No matter the season, no matter the sport and no matter the country, the Games are a delight for people around the globe. That said, we can only ever view the Games through a television screen, thousands of miles away from the real action. Th...…
…6 — Friday, February 28, 2020 Arts The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com puzzle by sudokusnydictation.com By Mark MacLachlan ©2020 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 02/28/20 Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis 02/28/20 ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: Release Date: Friday, February 28, 2020 ACROSS 1 Big divides 7 Vat sediment 11 Swindler 14 Aid, as a fallen teammate 15 Munch Museum city 16 Craz...…
