…The Ann Arbor Police Department is beginning 2018 with a new addition to its force. Tuesday, Jason Forsberg began his tenure as Deputy Chief of Police of the AAPD. Forsberg joins current Deputy Chief Robert Pfannes and will be in charge of the support services division, which includes the administrative services, professional standards and special services sections. The department typically has two deputy c...…
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…Creative assisted in putting the data into map form. “Poverty is really widespread across the state,” Naranjo said. “It’s not necessarily concentrated in just Detroit like I think the narrative goes. There’s a lot of rural poverty in this state and a rising amount of suburban poverty.” LSA junior Zachary Tingley, a research assistant for the project, said he noticed his own attitude shift about poverty as a result. “...…
…W hen I arrived at the University of Michigan this past fall, the decision to rush felt preconceived. I am a student surrounded by those of similar backgrounds; a Jewish boy from the suburbs of a big city, anxious to make friends with similarly identified people. Everyone I knew was doing it. It would make sense for me to rush, right? At fraternity parties during Welcome Week, I met different brothers who’d ask if I was...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Wednesday, January 3, 2018 — 5A There’s a moment in “The Last Jedi” when all the sound drops out and complete silence descends. For a few seconds, there is nothing. No music, no white noise, no dialogue. All falls away, and for a franchise that has always been easily recognizable for its iconic sound design and legendary score, it’s a strange moment, yet an undeniably brilliant one....…
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…The Michigan Daily | michigandaily.com | Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Offensive offense Michigan couldn’t establish the run or pass — perhaps because South Carolina knew what to expect. » Page 2B Bye-bye, birdie Backed by a couple unexpected offensive sources, Michigan finally took one in Iowa. » Page 2B ORION SANG Managing Sports Editor Michigan collapses, drops Outback Bowl to South Carolina WEDNESDAY - BLOCKED Mi...…
…2B — Wednesday, January 3, 2018 SportsWednesday The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan offensive miscues due to poor execution and predictability TAMPA, Fla. — There’s a lot of blame that can go around when an offense performs the way Michigan’s did in its 26-19 loss to South Carolina. 203 passing yards on 45 attempts with two crucial interceptions. 33 carries for 74 yards with two backbreaking fumbles. Those four ...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsWednesday Wednesday, January 3, 2018 — 3B Simpson leads ‘M’ past Iowa in crucial road win IOWA CITY — Throughout the season, the point guard position has been a source of limited production for the Michigan men’s basketball team. In their previous game, freshman Eli Brooks and sophomore Zavier Simpson combined for just two points on three shot attempts facing a far-infer...…
…4B — Wednesday, January 3, 2018 SportsWednesday The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Report says Frey set to leave for Florida State Greg Frey’s first stint in Ann Arbor lasted three years. His second? That could be much shorter. According to a report from Josh Newberg of 247Sports.com, Michigan’s offensive tackles and tight ends coach didn’t travel home with the team from Tampa after Monday’s Outback Bowl. Instead, Frey a...…
…statement THE MICHIGAN DAILY | JANUARY 3, 2018 Hustled Out Union renovations strip away 97 years of pool hall history …
…L ike every good story, mine comes with a cup of coffee — an Americano with no room, to be exact. As I start my final semester at the University, finishing two degrees and leading up to what is probably my 2,190th cup of coffee (365 days x 4 years x 1.5 cups on average), I’ve come to appreciate the coffee shop culture in Ann Arbor. It’s contributed to the way I feel a part of the Ann Arbor community — aspiring journalists, novel...…
…3C Wednesday, January 3, 2018 // The Statement Soundtracking: Writer’s block S o I may or may not have stared at a blank Google Doc page for hours on end trying to write this column. I don’t consider this column about not being able to think of a column “phoning it in.” I consider it making the most out of what I was given — which was a laptop, a deadline and early 2000s bops floating around in my brain. Between my essay-steepe...…
…Wednesday, January 3, 2018 // The Statement 4C Wednesday, January 3, 2018 // The Statement 5C The pool hall, hustled out Union renovations strip away 97 years of pool hall history by Will Feuer, Contributor T he room is a labyrinth of ancient tables, antiques still in use. Above each one, fluo- rescent lights puncture maize and blue stained glass to reflect off the phe- nolic resin balls. Blue cue chalk stains the hands of the playe...…
…Wednesday, January 3, 2018 // The Statement 6C My stream of conciousness saved me I found myself completely alone, lacking a soul to call my friend. It sounds melodramatic, but that was my reality. I didn’t choose it, nor—in my view at the time—was there much of an opportunity to escape it. Essentially, the group of guys I had become friends with through association in elementary school and the beginning of middle schoo...…
…Wednesday, January 3, 2018// The Statement 7C Empath in the Wild: Empathy is for everyone BY REGAN DETWILER, COLUMNIST O ver the course of last semester, I wrote five columns about empathy — this one you’re reading now is my sixth and final one. I’ve written about empathy in the context of my Montessori elementary school; I’ve written about it in the context of Americanized yoga; I’ve gone into a somewhat philosophi...…
…Wednesday, January 3, 2018 // The Statement 8C V I S U A L S T A T E M E N T T R A D I T I O N S This issue, The Statement looked at the Union billiards room, a 97 year old tradition at the University. Over the holiday season, our photo staff documented traditions in their own life. Photos by Michigan Daily Photo Staff On our kitchen table we have a “Christmas pyramid,” a German contraption that spins powered by the heat from cand...…
…The Interfraternity Council at the University of Michigan will begin to restore social event privileges to fraternities this semester, according to a statement released on the organization’s website Wednesday morning. The announcement comes after a two-month self-imposed ban. Recruitment this semester for the IFC fraternities will continue as scheduled. “IFC will begin a phased process of restoring social event p...…
…“Whether these ideas are new to you or you’re very familiar with inclusive teaching, we encourage you to share these documents widely!” the post read. The Inclusive Teaching Network, a new University group comprised of faculty, graduate students and activists, works to make classrooms more supportive for marginalized students. In the wake of a spate of racist attacks and bias incidents on campus in the last two year...…
…As a child, I used to think about the stories and poems I wanted to write when I got older. Whenever something funny happened, I thought of how I could write a story about it and make someone else laugh too. Yet, I never actually put pen to paper. The stories I wanted to write were so different from the books I read, and my experiences were so noticeably different from those of my favorite characters. I thought my sto...…
…“W e have an opportunity to rebuild the financial system,” Galia Benartzi, technology entrepreneur at cryptocurrency protocol Bancor, said to Fortune in December. “Are we going to do it with all guys again?” To the average follower of the Bitcoin fad, Benartzi’s comment may appear blindly optimistic. Blockchain is a relatively new technology that allows for digital interactions that don’t require a third party — think a...…
…The NCAA’s new early signing period has had several effects. One of those? The yearly coaching carousel began spinning earlier than usual. Among the bigger moves include Chip Kelly to UCLA, Herm Edwards to Arizona State, Scott Frost to Nebraska and Jimbo Fisher to Texas A&M. It appears there are a couple that will affect Michigan as well. Willie Taggart left Oregon for Florida State in early December, and according to rep...…
…6A — Thursday, January 4, 2018 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Winovich announces his return to Michigan Chase Winovich didn’t dream of the NFL in high school. Ask him if he always wanted to play professional football, and he’ll recount a memory from his junior year at Thomas Jefferson High School. Then-Florida State defensive coordinator Sal Sunseri approached him, asking if he wanted to play in the NFL. ...…
…BEST OF 2017 B The Michigan Daily | michigandaily.com | Thursday, January 4, 2018 Design by Casey Tin …
…2B — Thursday, January 4, 2018 the b-side The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Writer, director and supreme leader Greta Gerwig’s semi- autobiographical, coming-of- age masterpiece “Lady Bird” is the film of the year — perhaps the decade. “Lady Bird” encapsulates the high school experience, filled with crushes, heartbreak, controlling mothers and everything in between with expert timing, quick wit and undeniable heart. Fol...…
…3B — Thursday, January 4, 2018 the b-side The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arguably no other show reflected the uncertainty that pervaded 2017 quite like “The Leftovers.” Then again, “The Leftovers” was never about certainty to begin with. It was a miracle the series lasted so long, given its dismal ratings. But what the show lacked in strong viewership, it made up for with an incredible ensemble cast, poetic cinematograph...…
…DAMN. finds Kendrick Lamar running circles around his competition after the critical and commercial successes of Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City and To Pimp A Butterfly, but it doesn’t always feel like a victory lap. While songs like “ELEMENT.” and “LOYALTY.” find Kendrick at his most arrogant, other tracks like “YAH.” and “FEEL.” partially dispel this illusion of confidence, instead portraying his stardom through a lens of paranoia an...…
…5B — Thursday, January 4, 2018 the b-side The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com The Power Center serves as the home for multiple organizations and functions on campus, such as the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, the University Musical Society, the musical theatre troupe MUSKET and more. A building acutely aware of its geometrical design, the Power Center’s architectural layout demands to be noticed: From the outside mirrored ...…
…REGISTER ONLINE AT UM-KCP.EVENTBRITE.COM BEAT THE WINTER BLUES WITH KINESIOLOGY COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Rm 3064 CCRB | 401 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109 734.647.2708 Kerry Winkelseth, Director | kebwink@umich.edu kines.umich.edu/KCP Beginning & Intermediate Tennis • Beginning & Intermediate Swim* Coached Swimming Workouts Tricks and Tips – Improve Your Swimming Strokes WSI: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor* LG: American Re...…
…This spring, the city of Ann Arbor will welcome a cohort of 25 residents for its inaugural “Citizens Academy”. The program aims to broaden civic understanding and offer Ann Arbor residents a perspective into the functioning of local government. Over the course of six weeks from March 28 to May 2, participants will have the chance to attend weekly sessions covering topics ranging from the mechanics behind city b...…
…Sudoku Syndication http://sudokusyndication.com/sudoku/generator/print/ 1 of 1 10/27/09 2:37 PM 1 7 8 2 5 7 3 7 4 9 2 1 5 8 4 3 3 8 2 4 6 7 5 3 7 3 6 9 8 2 8 6 -20O = TOO COLD. puzzle by sudokusyndication.com 2 — Friday, January 5, 2018 News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Every Friday, one Daily news staffer will give a behind the scenes look at one of this week’s stories. This week, LSA freshman Riley Langefe...…
…couch.” One anonymous graduate student described the ramifications on their mental health after an incident with their former professor. “It has taken years to heal from the trauma of being taken advantage of by a professor who claimed he had my best interests in mind. I still have to see him in the hallways and it is very triggering. It was like a slow, drawn out assault over many months of the school year,” they wrote. ...…
…T his month a year ago, Donald Trump was sworn in as President of these United States, and many of us were bracing for the worst. It seemed too simple — 30 seconds with his hand on a Bible, rain drizzling down on the CNN camera — for such a momentous event. I’d spent the last three months dreading that moment, reevaluating how great a sin it had been for President Barack Obama to be such a mild liberal. And then, all at ...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Friday, Janurary 5, 2018 — 5 Every winter break, I try to catch up on all the reading, writing and music I haven’t had time for all semester. Inevitably, over the past few years, this has extended to include catching up on all of the films and TV shows — or at least episodes — that I’ve missed out on. So, I finally watched “San Junipero,” the Emmy award-winning episode of “Black Mirror,”...…
…ACROSS 1 Fey of “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” 5 Ready to rock 10 Mug shot subject 14 “I got this!” 15 Wheels since 1986 16 Adidas rival 17 Attire with a spreadsheet design? 19 Minor points 20 Under 21 More than tickles 23 Liquor in a Singapore sling 24 Disreputable court proceeding? 26 Unskilled in 29 Hebrides tongue 30 Arrived, in a way 31 Hardly an original 34 Office administrations 38 Superstation that broadcasts some Cubs games 39 Old Testament ...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Friday, January 5, 2018 — 7 Behind Enemy Lines: Illinois forward Finke talks Michigan The Illinois men’s basketball team hasn’t made the NCAA Tournament since they entered as a No. 7 seed in 2013. With a new coach in Brad Underwood, as well as the loss of one of its best players in program history in Malcolm Hill, the learning curve doesn’t make a hopeful tournament bid any easier. A...…
…8 — Friday, January 5, 2018 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan hires new strength coach After a regular-season ending loss to Ohio State, Jim Harbaugh said his team needed to get stronger. At the time, it wasn’t clear if he meant that literally. But it’s clear now that Harbaugh believed in making a change, as the Michigan football team announced Thursday afternoon it has hired Ben Herbert as the team’s new st...…
…The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Public Health Agency of Canada are investigating the source of a recent E. coli outbreak that has infected 58 people and resulted in two deaths in the United States and Canada. This particular strain, called E. coli O157:H7, has been linked to leafy greens and romaine lettuce. Between Nov. 15 and Dec. 8, the disease spread to 13 sta...…
…students are informed about the guarantee. The University has promoted the Go Blue Guarantee online through social media platforms and emails to prospective students in lower income communities. In addition, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions has incorporated the information about the guarantee into tours for Michigan high school students. In an interview with the Daily in October, Kedra Ishop, the University’s ...…
…I have understood the power of words since a young age. I distinctly recall the first time I published a piece at age 13, and the apprehension with which I described my sentiments as a bi-ethnic second-generation Tibetan in exile. Since then, I have approached writing with extreme caution. As with many Tibetans in the diaspora, speaking publicly about my identity has significant ramifications. By writing these words, howe...…
…I belong to “The Broken Generation”, at least according to a story run by Maclean’s (think Canada’s The Atlantic) in 2012. Aggregate survey data from the Healthy Minds Network run out of the University of Michigan show 25 percent of college students report having depression. This statistic comes from no small study; Healthy Minds has had over 175,000 survey respondents to date. Mental health is just as important as physic...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Monday, January 8, 2018 — 5A Classifieds Call: #734-418-4115 Email: dailydisplay@gmail.com ACROSS 1 Green gem 5 Actress Greta 10 Ponzi scheme, for one 14 Boy in “The Kite Runner” 15 Toward the back 16 When tripled, a 1970 WWII film 17 Spanish “nothing” 18 Free, in France 19 Reddish-brown horse 20 Israeli submachine gun 21 Admit to wrongdoing in court 23 Embark from a dock 25 Spaniel’s welcome 26 I...…
…Before moving to Netflix from Britain’s Channel 4, “Lovesick” was originally named “Scrotal Recall,” a title so laughable and eye-rolling it suggested the worst qualities of a television rom- com. Even the premise seemed slight: A young Englishman named Dylan (Johnny Flynn, “Genius”) must seek out all the women he slept with after discovering he has chlamydia. But don’t let the original title and premise downplay its potential: “L...…
…The Michigan Daily | michigandaily.com | January 8, 2018 Big week ahead The Michigan basketball team has a chance to convince naysayers this week, writes Kevin Santo. » Page 2B Alone at the top It took two tries, but Kim Barnes Arico is now the winningest coach in program history. » Page 3B B MONDAY ASCENDING F ifth-year senior guard Jaaron Simmons maneuvered out of a crowded paint area, looked up and saw fre...…
…2B — Monday, January 8, 2018 SportsMonday The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com A week to make believers J ohn Beilein has a theory. He’s just not entirely sold on it yet. It came to light after his Michigan basketball team notched a 79-69 win over Illinois on Saturday afternoon. The victory, by Beilein’s own self admission, wasn’t pretty. Redshirt sophomore wing Charles Mat- thews played 67 seconds in the first half du...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday Monday, January 8, 2018 — 3B Barnes Arico breaks all-time win record When the seconds ticked off and the game ended last Thursday for the 190th time in Kim Barnes Arico’s time as head coach of the Michigan women’s basketball team, the first face she saw was a familiar one: Danielle Williams. Williams has been under Barnes Arico’s tutelage since the 2013-14 season, as both a pla...…
…4B — Monday, January 8, 2018 SportsMonday The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Content with retirement, former coach Berenson honored Friday night Surrounded by a sea of maize in Yost Ice Arena Friday night, the Michigan hockey team made its way out for pregame skate, all donning white sweaters. It was a strange sight before an advertised “Maize Out Yost” night. Upon further inspection, each warmup jersey was the same, each bold...…
…To deter suicides by jumping or falling off of Ann Arbor parking structures, the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority is further committing to constructing more permanent fences on city parking structure rooftops. Installment of the fences began last fall when city officials noticed a pattern of attempted or successfully completed suicides by individuals jumping or falling off of the garages in the last three yea...…
…DARBY STIPE/Daily IT’S FIE RCCE Sudoku Syndication http://sudokusyndication.com/sudoku/generator/print/ 1 of 1 11/5/08 12:54 PM 9 7 5 9 3 8 9 4 7 1 1 8 3 2 9 4 8 4 5 6 8 9 6 7 3 1 2 4 1 FROST BITE. puzzle by sudokusyndication.com The Multicultural Council of Betsy Barbour and Helen Newberry Residences discuss updating the exercise room and other future events at the Audre Lorde Lounge Monday. 2 — Tuesday, January 9, 20...…
…AMANDA CRISCI/Daily The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Tuesday, January 9, 2018 — 3 how the procedures outlined in this ordinance would relieve Ann Arbor residents of time- consuming actions to remove council members. “If residents feel that someone misbehaved, let’s say in being elected, they would have to wait another three years for that councilmember to be replaced,” Kailasapathy said. “We are putting an undue bur...…
