…of the Golden Apple Award, naming him Professor of the Year. The whole lecture hall erupted in cheers, and Cho looked on, smiling from the front of the room. After the award was explained, Cho delivered an impromptu thank you speech. “When I was a little kid, I thought my dream would be to be a professional wrestler,” Cho started, causing the class to erupt with laughter. “I realized that wasn’t going to happen with this body,...…
…A s my college career draws to a close, I’ve spent some time reflecting on my experiences here. Looking back at the sheer volume of work I’ve done, the new things I’ve tried and the amount I’ve grown as a person over the past four years is simultaneously amazing and overwhelming. I’m proud of the things I’ve accomplished as a University of Michigan undergraduate, largely because they reflect the lo...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Friday, March 10, 2017 — 5 ‘Rise’ and LGBT issues On Friday June 26th, 2015, the justices of the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that same-sex couples had the right to marry nationwide, sending the country into a state of celebration and, in some places, fervent opposition. Although the White House may have been lit up in rainbow lights that day in solidarity, ...…
…ACROSS 1 Early Welsh 6 Subpar performance ... or not 11 School sweater letters 14 Wedding, e.g. 15 All small, say 17 As 19 Ancient communication medium 20 Modern communication medium 21 Parts to put together 22 Memphis-to- Nashville dir. 23 Washington portraitist 27 Bocelli album that includes “Bésame Mucho” 32 A’s 38 __ work: menial labor 39 Venerate 40 1992 opponent of Bill and George 41 As 44 What a bump may affect 45 Sources of peeps 46 Na...…
…Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Friday, March 10, 2017 — 7 ‘M’ set for rematch vs. Purdue WASHINGTON — Wednesday afternoon, the Michigan men’s basketball team was set to fly to Washington D.C. for the Big Ten Tournament. But a plane accident derailed the Wolverines’ plans, and they were forced to fly out Thursday morning, landing just three hours before the noon tip- off and not arriving at t...…
…8 — Friday, March 10, 2017 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com CAPITOL WILL Just hours after arriving in Washington following plane accident, ‘M’ powers past Illinois in Big Ten Tournament, 75-55 WASHINGTON — The past 24 hours have been a whirlwind for the Michigan men’s basketball team. After attempting to take off for the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday afternoon, the Wolverines’ team plane slid off the runway amid t...…
…A survey conducted by The Michigan Daily last month found 74 percent of student respondents at the University of Michigan think tuition is too high, and 54 percent believe the University doesn’t give out enough scholarship money. LSA junior Kim Truong, a second-generation immigrant and first-generation college student, said despite receiving a full need- based scholarship, she believes tuition at the University is too high. ...…
…pieces of what my colleagues at other universities would have in a centralized system.” He said the previous, decentralized system could be confusing for students and was part of the motivation for the creation of a centralized website and office. “It used to be before we had a centralized office that you almost had to know what you were looking for before you could go hunt for it,” Dyson said. ONSF is housed in LSA, and t...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan in Color Thursday, March 9, 2017 — 3A We are a coalition of organizations committed to transforming the University of Michigan campus climate through policy change. We believe that the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategic planning initiative will fail without financial investments into the infrastructure for DEI work: The current policy of expecting free labor ...…
…W ith Republicans now at the helm of both the legislative and executive branches, the last couple of months have been riddled with uncertainty over the future of women’s health care. From the return of the global gag rule to the attempted reinforcement of the Hyde Amendment, the new administration has flippantly dealt blow after blow against pro-choice policies on an international scale. However, it wasn’t u...…
…Classifieds Call: #734-418-4115 Email: dailydisplay@gmail.com ACROSS 1 Fish feature 5 Sporty sunroof 9 Impressionist’s métier 14 Mount between Pelion and Olympus 15 Bat mitzvah dance 16 “__ Theme”: “Doctor Zhivago” song 17 Done in a comprehensive plan? 20 Primed 21 Duffers’ dreams 22 Gamer’s game face 23 Criticize harshly 24 Emailed a dupe to 25 Darth, before he turned to the Dark Side 28 Postgrad challenge 32 Quarrel 33 Pit-__: heart sound ...…
…6A — Thursday, March 9, 2017 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan opens Big Ten Tournament against Illinois At West Virginia in 2005, John Beilein faced nearly the same situation he faces today. After finishing the regular season 18-9, the Mountaineers headed to Madison Square Garden as the Big East Tournament’s No. 8 seed in need of a victory or two to feel secure about their chances of makin...…
…ART as a SOCIAL GESTURE B The Michigan Daily | michigandaily.com | Thursday, March 9, 2017 Design By Jacob Bergen …
…2B — Thursday, March 9, 2017 the b-side The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Clayton Penrose-Whitmore was 12-years-old the first time he made the trek to Detroit to compete in the Sphinx Competition. The Evanston, Ill. native, now 23, had heard about the annual strings competition — open to African-American and Latino players — from his violin instructor. Attending the Sphinx Competition served as a subtle revelation:...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com the b-side Thursday, March 9, 2017 — 3B The website of 2016 Penny Stamps graduate, multimedia artist and community activist Alexa Borromeo reads, “HOUSTON MADE. NOT AFRAID” in big, white block letters against an abstract backdrop that suggests fast horizontal movements across the screen, maybe taken from a train or or a fast-moving car. “Houston has almost everything to do with ...…
…4B — Thursday, March 9, 2017 the b-side The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Who is this narrator? What is the accent? I’m so scared. The way he said “firing squad” just made me want to cry. Eerie. The death penalty beds. I’m going to cry. This man, Hank, has been on death row for 17 years and he’s still cracking jokes. I’m just going to leave this here: So many things that the police does are illegal. Hank looks so tired. His arms ...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com the b-side Thursday, March 9, 2017 — 5B COURTESY OF CANTERBURY HOUSE A Night For Us: Love & activism at Canterbury Ann Arbor’s own Canterbury House fashions itself as an earnest refuge and community for University music students There’s a small episcopal church that resides on East Huron Street that few remark upon when passing it. It goes unnoticed for the most part, its plain demean...…
…6B — Thursday, March 9, 2017 Arts The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com “These people are no different from any of us. It would be impossible for anyone not to develop a connection to these families if they spent some time with them.” This is VICE News Correspondent Gianna Toboni. In a recent interview with The Michigan Daily, Toboni shared her experiences from creating the documentary episode, “Trans Youth” for VICE ...…
…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...…
…The Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs met Monday evening to discuss working rights of graduate students on visas and the University of Michigan’s policy on transgender bathroom rights. The committee was joined by Interim Provost Paul Courant and John Ware, president of the Graduate Employees’ Organization at the University, who reached out to SACUA for support in the GEO’s fight for ...…
…SHOPPING ON A BUDGET. puzzle by sudokusyndication.com 2 — Tuesday, March 7, 2017 News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com A Newly Discovered 1790 Detroit Map WHAT: Brian Dunnigan, curator of maps at the Clements Library, will analyze and discuss a recent library acquisition of a manuscript plan of Detroit. WHO: William Clements Library WHEN: Noon to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: William Clements Library Over 50 students and faculty ...…
…that had been used to screen for prostate cancer. The USPSTF recommendation took prostate cancer screening out of the hands of primary care physicians, causing a drop in overall screenings for prostate cancer. This reality frightened Morgan and others in the medical field who worked specifically with patients with the disease “A lot of us who take care of men with prostate cancer got really worried that this could lead to a sig...…
…I ’ve been having a lot of conversations lately about what I’m going to do after I graduate. At this point, my response is like a reflex: “I’m not sure where I’m working yet, but I’m applying to entry- level production jobs at broadcast news networks in New York City.” If I had a nickel for every time I said some rough iteration of that sentence, I’d have a lot of unused nickels lying around my house. (Why are nickels...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Tuesday, March 7, 2017 — 5 Kodie Shane is just eigh- teen years-old — while she is seasoned enough to remember owning a Walkman and the self-titled Ashanti album on CD, she is still young enough for Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter IV to be the first album she paid for with her own money. Nowadays, Shane pays for a lot with her own money. “I’m about to go get me two iPhone Pluses ‘cause these to...…
…Classifieds Call: #734-418-4115 Email: dailydisplay@gmail.com ACROSS 1 Concrete support rod 6 Aptly named Olympic sprinter Usain __ 10 1980s model that saved Chrysler from financial ruin 14 Outwit, as a police tail 15 Slushy drink brand 16 “Here comes trouble!” 17 *Source of money for Medicare 19 Garden tool 20 River to the Seine 21 Five-spots 22 Pull a fast one on 23 Cut with scissors 24 *Serving-mom- breakfast-in-bed occasion 28 Tied up in...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Tuesday, March 7, 2017 — 7 Michigan’s bullpen taking shape behind Lamb, Lehmann Jackson Lamb has experienced plenty during his three-plus years at Michigan. As a freshman in 2014, he appeared primarily as an outfielder, making 29 starts. Moving to pitcher full-time the next season, he pitched just 17.2 innings combined as injuries sidelined him for long stretches of time. Lamb’s tale...…
…8 — Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Walton dominates in Lincoln, earns Big Ten honors LINCOLN — Amid a nearly perfect game, there was a moment Sunday night when Michigan’s half-court set was launched into disarray. It was certainly a rare case in Lincoln, as the Wolverines dismantled the Cornhuskers in front of a crowd of 14,071. Michigan’s 36-point victory marked Nebraska’s worst losin...…
…Next semester, a new one- credit class titled “Fake News, Lies, and Propaganda: How to Sort Fact from Fiction” will be offered to undergraduate students by the University of Michigan library system. The class will be aimed at dispelling biases about the news and teaching students how to look at media with a more critical eye. Though the topic of fake news has been widely discussed in the context of the current...…
…#WEBACK. puzzle by sudokusyndication.com 2A — Monday, March 6, 2017 News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com ARTS SECTION arts@michigandaily.com SPORTS SECTION sports@michigandaily.com ADVERTISING dailydisplay@gmail.com NEWS TIPS news@michigandaily.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR tothedaily@michigandaily.com EDITORIAL PAGE opinion@michigandaily.com HUSSEIN HAKIM Busi...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Monday, March 6, 2017 — 3A cemeteries in three different states have been vandalized in recent weeks. Recent threats in southeast Michigan go beyond the Jewish community, too. A threatening voicemail was left at the American Muslim Society in Dearborn on Feb. 19, claiming Muslims are “agents of Satan” and that they “will be eradicated.” The FBI has also been called upon to in...…
…T he term “supernova” is used to describe the extremely dramatic destruction of massive stars within our universe. This occurs in the final stages of stellar life as a star burns its last amounts of helium and hydrogen, expanding to an incomprehensible size and increasing the temperature of its core to billions of degrees. The outer layers of the expanded star eventually collapse in on themselves, pr...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Monday, March 6, 2017 — 5A Classifieds Call: #734-418-4115 Email: dailydisplay@gmail.com ACROSS 1 Scalawag 6 Barber’s razor targets, at times 11 Folder identifier 14 Ann __, Michigan 15 “Haste makes waste,” e.g. 16 Color 17 Place for a haircut and a whiskey? 19 Tiny six-footer 20 James Bond is one 21 Be itinerant 22 “Ho ho ho” holiday guy 24 “You’re it!” game 25 James Watt, by birth 27 Storage sol...…
…6A — Monday, March 6, 2017 Arts The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Why I’m proud of my fat, bruised punk show lip DAILY MUSIC COLUMN The power and meaning in music and the injuries we endure for it Of course, I know that “I love punk rock” is the least punk rock thing a person could possibly say, but as I left the Magic Stick after a sold-out Menzingers show over Spring Break, I just had to let out that exclamation — as corny a...…
…B The Michigan Daily | michigandaily.com | March 6, 2017 Collar check The Michigan men’s basketball team heads into a rubber match with Illinois in a much better position. » SportsMonday Column, Page 2B Senior moment The Wolverines’ Evan Allen is playing the best hockey of his career in the final weeks of his senior season. » Page 4B LINCOLN — With just over five minutes remaining, senior wing Zak Irvin pulled up from beyo...…
…LINCOLN — By tip-off Sunday night, the Michigan men’s basketball team already knew its postseason fate. After Iowa’s victory earlier that day, the Wolverines knew a matchup with No. 9 seed Illinois awaited them in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament in Washington D.C later this week. But before Michigan could turn the page on its regular season, the Wolverines had one last task to attend to — a road ...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday March 6, 2017 — 3B Michigan wraps Spring Break trip with 2-1 finish After scoring 43 runs in a 5-0 start to begin its West Coast swing, the Michigan baseball team found less luck at the plate in the Dodgertown Classic in Los Angeles. Despite managing just seven runs combined against UCLA, Southern California and San Diego, the Wolverines (9-3) took two out of three games in the t...…
