Search Results

…statement THE MICHIGAN DAILY | APRIL 13, 2016 The students & photos of the year issue …

…2B Magazine Editor: Karl Williams Deputy Editor: Nabeel Chollampat Design Editor: Shane Achenbach Photo Editor: Zoey Holmstrom Creative Director: Emilie Farrugia Editor in Chief: Shoham Geva Copy Editors: Emily Campbell Alexis Nowicki Jose Rosales Managing Editor: Laura Schinagle the statement Wednesday,April 13. 2016 // The Statement 43,625 students attend the University of Michigan. Only 12 are Students of the Year. N...…

…3B Wednesday, April 13, 2016 // The Statement L SA senior Laura Meyer’s immediate response to being chosen as Student of the Year was to share the recogni- tion with all the other member of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center. “It’s really fun to be recognized for some- thing that I’ve worked really hard on,” she said. “But at the same time a lot of the stuff that we’ve all accomplished has been done together, so I...…

…Wednesday, April 13, 2016 // The Statement 4B A YEAR IN NEWS ALLISON FARRAND/Daily Two thousand ninety-six women dressed as Rosie the Riveter gather at Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti, Michigan on October 25, 2015 to reclaim the Guinness World Record for the numbers of Rosies in one place. SAN PHAM/Daily Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti residents march in memory of Aura Rosser for the May Day March for Justice on May 1, 2015. HALEY MCLAUGHLIN...…

…Wednesday, April 13, 2016 // The Statement EMILIE FARRUGIA/Daily Engineering freshman Gabriel Croitoru tries out Google Cardboard VR at TedxUofM at the Power Center on April 1, 2016. 5B AVA RANDA/Daily Ann Arbor resident Libby Hunter calls for Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to be fired at a weekly protest on Main Street on March 9, 2016. ROBERT DUNNE/Daily Ypsilanti resident Khaman Thomas holds a banner in a protest against police violen...…

…Wednesday, April 13, 2016 // The Statement 6B O n paper, LSA sophomore Hannah Buck looks like every other high- achieving person enrolled at the University of Michigan. She double majors in English and Communications with a concen- tration in creative writing. She is currently acting as the Public Relations Chair member for the Groove Performance Group, a per- cussion team that entertains audiences with trashcan drumming and plenty of...…

…Wednesday, April 13, 2016 // The Statement 7B L SA junior Jaimie Phelan has a lot on her plate: playing an instrumental role on the Women’s Track and Field team while working tirelessly with Athletes Connected and the Depression Center Stu- dent Advisory Board as an advocate for end- ing the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Yet, she never lets herself get too over- whelmed. “It definitely feels like a lot, but I also kind ...…

…Wednesday, April 13, 2016 // The Statement Wednesday, April 13, 2016 // The Statement 8B 9B A YEAR IN ENTERTAINMENT ZOEY HOLMSTROM/Daily Twenty One Pilots perform on their Blurryface tour at Saint Andrew’s Hall in Detroit on December 17, 2015. LIZZY XIONG/Daily A ballroom couple dances bolero at the Ohio Star Ball professional show on November 20, 2015. ZACH MOORE/Daily Paul McCartney performs at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit on Octob...…

…Wednesday, April 13, 2016 // The Statement 10B R ackham student Rama Mwenesi means a lot of different things to the people who know him. Within the University of Michigan community. To his fellow engineers — and many others, actually — he is the founder of E-MAGINE, a multidisciplinary student startup working to bring Internet access to remote areas in countries like Brazil, Sierra Leone, Kenya and Zambia. To those others who know hi...…

…Wednesday, April 13, 2016 // The Statement 11B O ver her time on campus, LSA senior Fabiana Diaz has realized the necessity of advocating to prevent sexual assault, even if she herself isn't fully healed. “It is a privilege to be able to talk about [sexual assault] and advocate for it, because not everyone has that opportunity, but at the same time sometimes it can be tiring mentally,” Diaz said. “Just because I’m advocating for so...…

…Wednesday, April 13, 2016 // The Statement 12B A YEAR IN SPORTS MAIZE HYAMS/Daily Freshman Collin DeShaw dives at a swim meet against Michigan State at Canham Natatorium on February 6, 2016. ALLISON FARRAND/Daily An in-camera multiple exposure of University of Michigan gymnast Lauren Marinez competing in a meet at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan on January 16, 2016. MARINA ROSS/Daily Members of Michigan’s soccer team cel...…

…5B ZOEY HOLMSTROM/Daily need ZOEY HOLMSTROM/Daily Freshman Olivia Karas performs on the uneven bars in the Crisler Center on February 8, 2016. ALLISON FARRAND/Daily Michigan wide receiver Jehu Chesson stretches for the Wolverines' only touchdown of their 42-13 loss to Ohio State at Michigan Stadium on November 28, 2015. STINA PERKINS/Daily Michigan infielder Lindsay Montemarano chases down a bunt in front of third base on March 26...…

…Wednesday, April 13, 2016 // The Statement 14B Family, faith and friends are what LSA senior Brittney Williams credits to her success today. The presence of all three has empow- ered her to overcome her own struggles with depression, an ill mother and the academic challenges she faced during her time as an undergraduate student. Williams, who began her undergraduate odyssey in 2005, acknowledges her path to graduation later this mon...…

…Wednesday, April 13, 2016 // The Statement 15B Despite sitting in Starbucks on a rainy April afternoon, LSA junior Yumi Taguchi sported a warm smile. This, combined with her big eyes and sympathetic tone of voice hinted at why she might be such a comfort to students with mental health difficulties on campus. Saying Taguchi is a mental health activist at the University of Michigan would be putting it mildly. She is involved in fou...…

…Wednesday, April 13, 2016 // The Statement 16B ZOEY HOLMSTROM/Daily Former Ohio state senator Nina Turner speaks at a rally for U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) on March 7, 2016 in the Crisler Center. EVAN AARON/Daily Students celebrate Holi, a Hindu festival for the beginning of spring, at Palmer Field on April 3, 2016. AMANDA ALLEN/Daily Protesters hold signs against a deer cull in Ann Arbor parks at an Ann Arbor City Council mee...…

…In an effort to increase awareness of sexual assault on campus, members of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center’s Peer Education program had a number of stations out on the Diag Wednesday afternoon, showcasing different aspects of healthy relationships and consent. Nursing senior Lena Briggs, peer education co-coordinator at SAPAC, helped organize the event — consisting of the education stati...…

…BEST SUDOKU OF 2017. puzzle by sudokusyndication.com News CAMPUS EVENTS & NOTES Refugees and Security Lecture WHAT: Hardy Vieux, policymaker in residence at the School of Public Policy, will discuss national security, human rights values and refugees. WHO: International Institute WHEN: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. WHERE: School of Social Work Building, Room 1636 Minor in Writing Showcase WHAT: Students from the Minor in Writing wil...…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan in Color Thursday, April 13, 2017 — 3 “Shaka: Our Africa” is a fitting title for the annual culture show that showcases Africa. For the past 19 years, the African Students Association has put on the culture show to celebrate the roots of its members. This year, I had the privilege of being a part of the show, so I’m giving you all an exclusive look into what the show means to the com...…

…A lmost five years ago, I attended freshman student orientation. I attended campus tours and backpacking sessions with peer advisors, learning about the myriad things the University of Michigan had to offer. I felt like a kid in a candy shop as I examined the massive array of student organizations, majors and course options. My new peers were impressive and intimidating, and the prospect of sha...…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Thursday, April 13, 2017 — 5 SMTD’s ‘Mermaid’ lends voice and scales to Power Courtesy of SMTD’s Musical Theatre Department SMTD to put on “The Little Mermaid” this weekend at the Power Center The musical theatre department to put on acclaimed musical The optimistic mermaid, the singing crab, the goofy flounder and the ominous octopus: the story and music of Disney’s classic “The Little Me...…

…Classifieds Call: #734-418-4115 Email: dailydisplay@gmail.com FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @michigandaily NOW. ACROSS 1 Jackson with a 1972 Lifetime Achievement Grammy 8 Rx watchdog 11 Wing 14 Most sober 15 Curved part 16 Md. neighbor 17 Infomercial promise 19 Md. neighbor 20 Powerful 1970s Pittsburgh defensive line, familiarly 22 Didst whack 25 Spot checker? 26 One-named Deco master 27 Swiss river 28 Loot 31 Storm warning 33 Pair 35 Algonquin Rou...…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Thursday, April 13, 2017 — 7A ‘M’ to face test in No. 18 Oklahoma The Michigan baseball team has yet to claim a victory over a ranked opponent, but Thursday, that could change when No. 18 Oklahoma travels to Ann Arbor for a three-game bout this weekend. “I think it’s going to be like a heavyweight fight,” said Michigan coach Erik Bakich. “I think it’s going t...…

…8A — Thursday, April 13, 2017 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Offseason report: ‘M’ could lose up to four starters A year ago, the Michigan men’s basketball team lost four players — one to the NBA and three to transfers — and coach John Beilein had to rebuild part of the team that would eventually win the Big Ten Tournament and make the NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen. But the Wolverines’ success has brought about so...…