…Tuesday night, at least three racist emails were sent out to University of Michigan Computer Science and Engineering undergraduate students. The subjects of the first two emails was “African American Student Diversity” and the third read “Jewish Student Diversity.” The first two emails read: “Hi n*****s, I just wanted to say that I plan to kill all of you. White power! The KKK has returned!!! Heil Trump!!!!” The ...…
…EARLY 2 RISE & LATE 2 BED. puzzle by sudokusyndication.com 2A — Wednesday, February 8, 2017 News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com CAMPUS EVENTS & NOTES Mindfulness@Umich WHAT: A guided meditation session free for all students and faculty. WHO: Newnan LSA Academic Advising WHEN: 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Cooley Building, Room 2918 Basic Knife Skills WHAT: Keegan Rodgers, head baker at the People’s Food Co-op, gives a...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Wednesday, February 8, 2017 — 3A “We are aware of an email such as the one you describe and our IT security team is looking into it,” he said. “I’m not even sure what names are that may be associated, but clearly that’s one of the first things they’ll be looking at, is whether someone’s account has been compromised.” The uniqname of J. Alex Halderman, a professor of computer sc...…
…While the University is spending significant time and energy in the interests of diversity, equity and inclusion, the inclusion of those with disabilities has been ignored by almost all University plans outside of Union renovations. The University-wide plan uses vague language to refer to the need for inclusive design with only a single specific University-wide initiative to evaluate University web tools as screen-reader...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Wednesday, February 8, 2017 — 5A Third Eye Blind’s debut record one to remember Scorned by critics, fans make a point never to forget the qualities that made the band worth a listen to begin with Third Eye Blind is a band both immortal and scorned. Sure, they have scored more lasting, mainstream hits than any fledgling band today can even dream of, but their short wind...…
…Classifieds Call: #734-418-4115 Email: dailydisplay@gmail.com ACROSS 1 Blowout victory 5 Airline mentioned in the first line of the Beatles’ “Back in the U.S.S.R.” 9 Taj Mahal city 13 Old Renault 14 Cold, in Cádiz 15 Mark as important 16 Like most triangle angles 17 World-class 19 Glass manufacturing dioxide 21 Bk. read at Purim 22 Sports doc’s scan 23 Mantilla material 25 Univ. dorm overseers 26 “__ the fields we go ... ” 27 Codebreaking or...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, February 8, 2017 — 7A Michigan must move on Entering the 2017 season, the Michigan baseball team has a daunting task ahead of it: the Wolverines must figure out how to move forward after losing players to both the MLB Draft and graduation. Roster turnover proves particularly difficult in sports like baseball, where college athletic careers of core players are often cut sho...…
…8A — Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MICHIGAN MSU Field Goal Percentage 3-Point Field Goal Percentage Points Off Turnovers Offensive Rebounds Defensive Rebounds Turnovers Bench Points Time Leading 60.4 47.6 30 2 20 8 22 39:11 47.9 Final 86 57 31.3 7 6 20 20 16 00:00 Walton joins historic club in win With less than a minute left in the Michigan men’s basketball team’s game ...…
…statement THE MICHIGAN DAILY | FEBRUARY 8, 2017 …
…D riving back from the beach, from my cousins’ house, from soccer games and swim meets, I always knew where I was. The familiarity of the Pennsylvania woods, the highway signs of 95 and Route 1, and the Eagles stickers on the backs of cars reminded me I was never far from home. I had always considered Philadelphia and the East Coast my home, and although I still love it, the concept of “home” has changed significantl...…
…3B Wednesday, February 8, 2017 // The Statement FEAR AND CLOTHING AT WAL-MART BY HARRISON KRINSKY, DAILY ARTS WRITER COVER DESIGN BY CLAIRE ABDO ILLUSTRATION BY KATIE SPAK L ast Sunday, my friends dropped me off at a Wal-Mart in Saline and said, “See you in 12 hours,” which is a strange thing to say, but in this case, it was exactly the right thing to say — I was going to be at Wal-Mart for 12 hours. I was going to be at Wal-Mart ...…
…Between Two Worlds: BY NABEEL CHOLLAMPAT, SENIOR ARTS EDITOR Muslim Students’ Association Carves its Place on Campus Wednesday, February 8, 2017 // The Statement 4B Wednesday, February 8, 2017 // The Statement 5B T here is no mosque or designated prayer room. A reminder must be sent out each week specify- ing when and where to meet on Fridays so that the prayers can be held. Efforts have been made, I’m told, to secure a stable loc...…
…Wednesday, February 8, 2017 // The Statement 6B TWO WORLDS From Page 5B myself), that the true rebellion, rath- er, is in forcing them to accept you. They want you to join the Indian American Students Association, I tell myself; of course he’s part of the Muslim Student Association, they’ll say about me. Of course now I’m second-guessing myself. I make the journey to North Quad on a Sunday, when the MSA is hosting a brunch for pe...…
…What if I told you that, for one day, I was able to turn back the clock and be a 10-year-old kid again. That for a few hours, I was able to take a break from a world that increasingly felt like it was becoming too much to handle. The spell was cast at the Australian Open final by two sorcerers of the highest order: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. They played under the heat of a summer Melbourne sun as I sat bundled in blankets, under...…
…Wednesday, February 8, 2017 // The Statement 8B Cellist Neyla Pekarek on stage with the Lumineers. V I S U A L S T A T E M E N T : C O N C E R T S EMILIE FARRUGIA/Daily (KEVIN ZHENG/ Daily) Trombone Shorty opens for the Red Hot Chili Peppers at Joe Louis Arena. (JEREMY MITNIK/Daily). Lead bassist, Flea, of the Red Hot Chili Peppers performs at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. (JEREMY MITNIK/Daily). (ALEXIS RANKIN/ Daily) Louis th...…
…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...…
…Author speaks on role of White House Chief of Staff Lauded filmmaker explains duties of the “gatekeeper” to the federal government By JENNIFER MEER Summer Managing News Editor On Tuesday night, Chris Whipple — an acclaimed filmmaker of pictures such as The Spymasters, author and Emmy Award- winning producer — presented the importance of the White House Chief of Staff, a role he describes as the second most powerful job in ...…
…420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com NISA KHAN Editor in Chief 734-418-4115 ext. 1251 nisakhan@michigandaily.com JUEUI HONG Business Manager 734-418-4115 ext. 1241 jueuih@michigandaily.com EDITORIAL STAFF Dayton Hare Managing Editor haredayt@michigandaily.com Jennifer Meer Managing News Editor news@michigandaily.com SENIOR NEWS EDITORS: Andrew Hiyama, Kaela Theut Sarah Khan Editorial Page Editor...…
…3 NEWS Thursday, June 8, 2017 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Trump’s withdrawal from Paris Climate Accord causes concern among University students, faculty The US will join Nicaragua and Syria as the only countries excluded from the accord By KAELA THEUT Summer Daily News Editor President Donald J. Trump announced Thursday that the Unit- ed States will be leaving the Paris Agreement — a treaty signed by 194 parties a...…
…4 Thursday, June 8, 2017 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com OPINION NISA KHAN EDITOR IN CHIEF SARAH KHAN EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR DAYTON HARE MANAGING EDITOR 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. Yet these bills go beyond our campus policies, by limiting speech that not only constitutes as harassment or hate speech, but als...…
…5 OPINION Thursday, June 8, 2017 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com T here are approximately 7.5 billion people in the world at this very moment, and each of us are distinctly different. That means there are 7.5 billion different fingerprints, or chromosomal sets — billions of bodies with unique faces, minds and movements. That reflects billions of connections, ways to communicate — billions of ways to live, fee...…
…6 Thursday, June 8, 2017 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ARTS Boston Calling: a festival representing a diverse adoration of music and comedy By DOM POLSINELLI Summer Senior Arts Editor Walking into new music festivals can be scary. It can also be adventur- ous. In the case of Boston Calling, it was a combination of the two. Trav- eling from the “Harvard of the West” (the University) to the actual Har- vard, I packed up my bag...…
…7 Thursday, June 8, 2017 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ARTS By CONNOR GRADY Daily Arts Writer “We don’t submit to terror. We make the terror.” Those were the ominous words that “House of Cards” left us with at the end of its gripping Season Four finale. After four years of witnessing Frank (Kevin Spacey, “American Beauty”) and Claire Underwood (Robin Wright, “Forrest Gump”) conspire, deceive and murder their way to th...…
…8 Thursday, June 8, 2017 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com NEWS Classifieds Call: #734-418-4115 Email: dailydisplay@gmail.com ACROSS 1 Sting, essentially 5 Wingding 9 Word often improperly punctuated 12 Small stream 13 Satellite radio giant 15 “__ lied” 16 Jackie Robinson Stadium sch. team 17 60-Across’ noble status 19 “Bother someone else!” 20 Footnote term 21 Collagist’s supply 22 Musical impediment 24 60-Across’ home 26 Well-suited...…
…9 Thursday, June 8, 2017 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com MICHIGAN IN COLOR Chapingolandia By PATRICK MULLEN-COYOY Michigan in Color Contributor Tamales By PATRICK MULLEN-COYOY Michigan in Color Contributor COURTEST OF PATRICK MULLEN-COYOY COURTEST OF PATRICK MULLEN-COYOY …
…10 Thursday, June 8, 2017 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Michigan drops tournament opener With the score tied, 5-5, with two runners on and two outs in the sixth inning, Michigan senior right- hander Mac Lozer took the mound to face Florida Gulf Coast first baseman Nick Rivera. In this potential game-changing moment, it was strength vs. strength — Lozer with his miniscule 0.70 earned-run average and .134 oppone...…
…11 Thursday, June 8, 2017 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Michigan Baseball 2017 Season In Review The Michigan baseball team won 42 games, finished second in the Big Ten and qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the second time in five seasons under coach Erik Bakich. But while the ending was different from last year’s, as the Wolverines achieved their goal of making the postseason, it still left a sour taste in the...…
…Walks doom Michigan in elimination loss blew another late-inning lead against the Hoosiers, as senior right- hander Mac Lozer — who also had a perfect ERA — gave up two runs in the eighth. Michigan kept the game alive by plating a run in the ninth, but eventually fell, 5-4, on Indiana’s walk-off hit in the 13th. Not only did Michigan lose two games in heartbreaking fashion, but its culture of resiliency seemingly collapsed in Bloo...…
…Student veterans attended orientation in the Pond room of the Michigan Union Thursday evening and learned about the various resources and initiatives to support them on campus. The orientation was led by Psychology Lecturer Eric Fretz, Philip Larson, program director for the Student Veterans Assistance Program, and members of the Peer Advisors for Veteran Education. The incoming students had the opportunity to famil...…
…4 7 6 3 5 2 7 4 9 2 2 3 1 7 4 5 7 1 9 8 3 6 1 4 8 3 5 8 4 NO SWEAT. puzzle by sudokusyndication.com 2A — Friday, September 8, 2017 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News CAMPUS EVENTS & NOTES Butler, Bernstein & The Hot 9 Performance WHAT: Join retro-futurist brass man Steven Bernstein and New Orleans piano vitruso Henry Butler for UMS’s season opening event. Tickets on sale at UMS’s website. WHO: UMS...…
…“immediate action” upon notice of harassment at the expense of receiving federal funding. To date, the OCR has conducted 435 investigations into colleges’ mishandling of sexual assault; the University’s case opened in 2014 and remains pending. Upon DeVos’ appointment under President Donald Trump, many braced for a dismantling of stringent guidelines. Jennifer Salvatore, founding partner at Salvatore, Prescott and Porter law f...…
…I t was, by all accounts, an unenviable afternoon at the Jersey Shore. The usually crowded beach was sparsely populated, thanks in large part to heavy gray clouds, rough waves and a chill uncharacteristic of early August. My family and I were perfectly content, though. None of us were particularly invested in our tans that day. Several yards behind us were other patrons who also seemed to be perfectly conten...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Friday, September 8, 2017 — 5A Arts COURTESY OF LOLLAPALOOZA Festival Report: Lollapalooza succeeds in surprising As the first music festival I’d ever been to, Lollapalooza blew all my expectations out of the park; all that food, music, people and excitement, nestled smack dab in the middle of Chicago. My only regret is that I wasn’t able to experience more; I couldn’t mosh to the eclectic ED...…
…FOCUS FEATURES Bewildered, not ‘Beguiled’ This summer saw more of the academic-discourse- permeates-pop-culture phenomenon that’s been snowballing for the past few years, especially on social media; one of the most obvious examples of how polarizing it can get was the discourse surrounding Sofia Coppola’s reboot of “The Beguiled.” And yes, I’m still thinking about it several months after the fact — now that the dust...…
…September 9, 2017: Cincinnati …
…FootballSaturday, September 9, 2017 2 STAFF PICKS The Daily football writers pick against the spread to predict scores for the top 25 and Big Ten in the 2017 football season. Betelhem Ashame Ted Janes Orion Sang Kevin Santo Cincinnati (+34.5) at No. 8 Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Fresno State (+43.5) at No. 1 Alabama Alabama Alabama Alabama Alabama Alabama No. 5 Oklahoma(+7) at No. 2 Ohio State Ohio Stat...…
