…Acclaimed criminal justice attorney Bryan Stevenson received the University of Michigan Wallenberg Medal Tuesday evening at a packed Rackham Auditorium filled with more than 1,000 attendees. Stevenson, the head of the Equal Justice Initiative and author of best-selling memoir “Just Mercy,” delivered a keynote address narrating his experiences in criminal justice reform and urging attendees to craft hopeful ...…
…2A — Wednesday, March 8, 2017 News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com International Women’s Day in Lane Hall WHAT: Lane Hall will be open and available to anyone seeking a space for rejuvenation, discussion and action in pursuit of gender equity and justice. WHO: Department of Women’s Studies WHEN: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Lane Hall This article is part of an ongoing series of articles outlining specific initiatives of C...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Wednesday, March 8, 2017 — 3A he said. “But it’s here and this is something that we’re dealing with.” Recent raids have also occurred in Ypsilanti and Detroit. Nicole Novak, University of Michigan postdoctoral fellow in the Population Studies Center, explained the similarities between current raids and a 2008 raid that occurred in Postville, Iowa, which was at the time the largest r...…
…I t’s almost inarguable that today’s political climate is polarizing. But another polarizing sub- climate is among activists who desire social change. During a classic 2 a.m. conversation in the Fishbowl, a friend and I came to a conclusion. There are two prominent styles among those who mobilize communities to effect change: marchers and lobbyists. Marchers are the types of people who see the value ...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Wednesday, March 8, 2017 — 5A ‘Logan’ transcends genre In latest iteration of Wolverine film series, ‘Logan’ manages to buck expectations, separating itself from other superhero films To label “Logan” — the third in a trilogy of films centering on Hugh Jackman’s (“Les Misérables”) Wolverine — a “superhero movie” is to dramatically undervalue it. It surpasses the rest of the genre in a way...…
…ACROSS 1 __-pedi 5 Like many snowbirds: Abbr. 9 Golden Arches pork sandwich 14 __ jacket 15 Part of a plot 16 Muse for Millay 17 Ambitious aspiration 19 Industry bigwig 20 Hotel breakfast buffet offering 21 “Evita” role 23 River near the Sphinx 24 Hush-hush govt. org. 25 “We’re off to a strong start” 28 Lauren of fashion 30 Mystery man John 31 Uninteresting 33 “Yippee!” 36 Flapper’s accessory 39 A city council is part of it 43 Typical “Blue’s ...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, March 8, 2017 — 7A Berenson mulls retirement, leaves future open Red Berenson sat in his chair and leaned forward. After another practice skating around and offering instructions, Berenson untied his skates and placed his stick on the floor next to him. Even at the age of 77 with 33 years at the helm of the Michigan hockey team, Berenson still skates on the ice nearly eve...…
…8A — Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan splits series with No. 5 Minnesota With just over three minutes left in the third period, freshman goaltender Hayden Lavigne skated towards Michigan’s bench. Senior forward Alex Kile took his place, jumping onto the ice and heading toward Minnesota’s defensive end to give the Wolverines a man-advantage. It was a last-ditch effort for ...…
…statement THE MICHIGAN DAILY | MARCH 8, 2017 …
…F or the millionth time, he did not deliver me. My dad is a second- generation obstetrician and gynecologist, meaning he spends his days delivering babies, talking to women about their problems (whether health-related or not) and making sure their reproductive systems are in check. His father, my abuelo, did the same until he retired just last year. As I’m sure you can imagine, having a father who knows more ab...…
…3B Wednesday, March 8, 2017 // The Statement BY JACKIE CHARNIGA, DAILY STAFF REPORTER L ike any good story, my column starts when a girl walks into a bar. However, this one happens to be my bar, a hallowed hall and point of pride. It’s personal, confessing to which drinking establishment to which you tether time and esteem. It reveals something about who you are, or rather, how you want to see yourself. Stories need settings. We ...…
…Wednesday, March 8, 2017 // The Statement 4B Wednesday, March 8, 2017 // The Statement 5B Cassandra’s Song memories from motor city b y M e r i n M c D i v i t t, Daily Arts Writer S pringfield Street, a short stretch of asphalt on Detroit’s east side, used to have so many elm trees shading the road that Detroiters could barely see the sky as they drove on their way to the freeway. Passersby would stop for gas after work at Cli...…
…I ’m sitting in my dorm room on a Monday night. A red milk crate next to my dresser contains some of my favorite vinyl albums I have ever bought myself, or found in my dad’s record collection. Flipping past albums by David Bowie, The Who and even Kendrick Lamar, my fingers linger on the ragged edge of The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan. I remember buying it in a record shop in Clawson, Mich. It still feels like it did when I bough...…
…Wednesday, March 8, 2017 // The Statement 7B Personal Statement: A Second Chance to Write my Story A s I put my bag of pretzels down on the counter with the rest of my mom’s groceries, I see the cashier do a double-take. Catching me staring, she attempts to quickly hide her knee- jerk reaction to the realization that the woman she is ringing up is my mom, but not before I can see the surprise and confusion in her face. It was as ...…
…Wednesday, March 8, 2017 // The Statement 8B The street sign at the corner of Bourbon and Orleans. Uncaught beads and other trash lies on the side of the street in a puddle of liquids. A young boy plays the “drums” in the middle of the street to a crowd that keeps walking. V I S U A L S T A T E M E N T : A W A L K D O W N B O U R B O N Walking down Bourbon Street in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans during Mardi Gra...…
