…As students returned for their first day of classes, The Michigan Daily stopped by the Diag to gather some of their thoughts on what they’re excited for in the new school year. LSA Freshman Luis Orozco said his first few days on campus have been exciting because of all the different opportunities here at the University of Michigan. “As a freshman, I’m looking to find my place on campus, you know, find my own part withi...…
…to a minimum the amount of time students were required to move back and forth between the two platforms. By the summer of 2016, 89 percent of courses used Canvas. Sean DeMonner, ITS executive director of teaching and learning, was responsible for the internal team tasked with implementing the system. He said the switch to Canvas allows the University to move forward on a more efficient version of features like gradebook, ...…
…Opinion SHOHAM GEVA EDITOR IN CHIEF CLAIRE BRYAN AND REGAN DETWILER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS LAURA SCHINAGLE MANAGING EDITOR 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily’s Editorial Board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely the views of their authors...…
…Well-rounded ‘Pete’ By SYDNEY COHEN For The Daily Right on cue, the Disney movie mill has churned out another high- quality film with a big-name cast, this time in the form of simple and frothy children’s film “Pete’s Dragon.” While the film is not altogether remarkable, it stands to argue that sometimes meeting expec- tations of mediocrity can be pleas- ing in its own right. With its own set of high and low moments, “P...…
…Classifieds Call: #734-418-4115 Email: dailydisplay@gmail.com ACROSS 1 Bucks in the woods 6 Ratted out the bad guys 10 Dept. store stock 14 Condor’s condo? 15 Prefix with logical 16 Dry as a desert 17 Cold weather groundswell that can cause pavement damage 19 Go for the worm 20 Wind down or wind up 21 Name in Cold War news 22 Wright who wondered, “What’s another word for ‘thesaurus’?” 24 Ball catcher 25 Needing wheels 26 Ancient siege weapon...…
…Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wednesday, September 7, 2016 — 7A Atuahene, Sahlool spark ‘M’ By BRANDON CARNEY Daily Sports Writer Through its first three games, the Michigan men’s soccer team had developed a clear problem. The Wolverines were still evaluating their options for where their next goal was going to come from. They had been shut out in two of their first three matches as they couldn’t figure out who w...…
…8A — Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Onwenu contributing on both sides True freshman 375-pounder making his mark in more ways than one By JACOB GASE Daily Sports Editor Weighing in at 375 pounds — and looking like every bit of it up close — freshman offensive lineman Michael Onwenu is the biggest player on the Michigan football team, and not by a small margin. But what does a player ...…
…statement THE MICHIGAN DAILY | SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 disconnected …
…I ’m alive, and therefore I sweat. At a young age I learned to merge those two gross activities into an ipso-facto literary equa- tion à la Descartes. I don’t fancy myself a philosopher, though, unless of course Descartes sweat. Which he probably did, because he was alive. Then, ipso facto, I am a philosopher. See how that works? Regardless, there’s something about summer that turns me into a deep, perspiring thinker. Maybe it’s th...…
…3B Wednesday, September 7, 2016 / The Statement T his summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to study abroad in Grenoble, France, for six weeks, take classes in French and live with a French family. Considering my prospects for internships after my sophomore year were low, I thought it would be something to do. I spent the last three summers working in a restaurant in my hometown, and I knew I couldn’t do that for another summer. T...…
…Wednesday, September 7, 2016 // The Statement 4B Wednesday, September 7, 2016 // The Statement 5B accounts for certain sites that ask for a Face- book login, rather than providing the opportu- nity to make your own or use a Google login. But these difficulties are not enough to force him to join the website with 1.7 billion users. The distaste for online relationships, Ellison said, is one of three reasons cited for people who do not h...…
…W e’re always told that this is the prime of our life, this college thing. I believe the elusive, omnipotent “they” who dic- tate generalizations similar to the one above — They always say ignorance is bliss! — are right. This is a prime. OK, thanks for reading. Goodbye. Kidding, of course, because what in the name of Jim Harbaugh’s dad bod is a “prime?” A sexual prime may differ from, say, an artistic prime in a themat- ic sense, ...…
…Wednesday, September 7, 2016 // The Statement 7B F or the longest time, I let myself love a life I was never meant to live. I’m a cradle Catholic and regularly attended Mass at the church my family has gone to for more than 50 years. I received sacraments through- out childhood. I wanted my marriage to be recognized by God in the church. But recently, I’ve let all of these expec- tations go because I’ve finally accepted the fact th...…
…Lead vocalist Tyler Joseph performs “Holding On To You.” Wednesday, September 7, 2016 // The Statement 8B On January 20, 2016, LSA and business senior Haider Malik vocalizes frustration over the Bacha Khan University killings in Pakistan at the Diag. Members of the Ann Arbor Alliance for Black Lives lead a walk in the memory of Aura Rosser from the League to the pedestrian bridge over Washtenaw Ave on January 20, 2016. GRANT HA...…
…Former President Bill Clinton joined United Auto Workers union members and others for the annual Detroit Labor Day Parade Monday morning aiming to demonstrate the Hillary Clinton campaign’s commitment to working families. The parade began at 9:30 a.m. and marched down Michigan Avenue. Bill Clinton marched, but did not speak during the event which drew thousands of union workers and other prominent state Demo...…
…professionally, I can tell you.” Trump hosted a reserved event, travelling with just a few of his Black supporters — including former Republican contender Dr. Ben Carson. The GOP candidate also decided to give a short speech to the congregation, after turning down the offer previously. The speech lasted 10 minutes — an uncharacteristically short speech for the candidate. Trump chose not to speak about the situation of Afric...…
…hired, the auditor will evaluate AAPD community engagement processes through the end of June 2017, with a final report communicated by the end of July 2017 and a follow-up performed in February 2019. However, the other main recommendation — the oversight board — won’t start being implemented until August 2017. Lazarus said in an interview Friday that he chose to delay the implementation of an oversight board until after the ...…
…A s the school year came to a close last spring, I had an idea for a column. A tirade, really. Rather than study for the impending finals week, make headway on the 14 papers that would be due in the next week or even make the rare proactive choice to begin packing, I was going to write an article about my take on Central Student Government elections. I knew that I was not alone in thinking participating in CSG i...…
…Michigan in Color & Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 5A — Tuesday, September 6, 2016 Dear Mainstream, You have seen my thighs dangle out from under my shorts and my skirts. They jiggle, they flap and cause problems whenever I try on something new. It’s a little difficult to learn how to love every inch of my body fat when I go into a store — take your pick, H&M or Forever 21 — and have difficulty buying shorts. All o...…
…For more than 30 years, Bell’s Pizza stood at 700 Packard St. serving slices to students and residents alike. Now, a Domino’s Pizza will take its place — the first iteration of the franchise the University of Michigan’s Central Campus. The new restaurant will feature bicycle delivery and an entirely new open floor plan with a “pizza theater” where customers can watch their food being made. David Cesarini, the franchise owner ...…
…AMELIA CACCHIONE/Daily President Bill Clinton greets supporters during the Labor Day parade in Detroit Monday. AMELIA CACCHIONE/Daily A protestor holds up a sign against GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump during the Labor Day parade in Detroit Monday. AMELIA CACCHIONE/Daily Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones waves during the Labor Day parade in Detroit Monday. AMELIA CACCHIONE/Daily The Millwrights Local Union marches in...…
…to finish the game with 232. Speight, meanwhile, rebounded impressively by throwing for 145 yards and three touchdowns, leading the seventh-ranked Wolverines to a 63-3 victory in their season opener. The first-time starting quarterback — who beat out redshirt juniors John O’Korn and Shane Morris to win the starting job in his redshirt sophomore season — showed poise after his early mistake, finding sophomore wide receiver ...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Tuesday, September 6, 2016 — 9A ADAM THEISEN MUSIC COLUMN Our bodies, our ‘Blonde’ selves L yrically, “Here, There and Everywhere,” off Revolver, is the most physically immediate and intimate song The Beatles ever recorded. Over quiet, calm- ing guitar strums and girl-group backing vocals from his band- mates, Paul McCartney sings lines like “to love her is to need her every- where...…
…By SYDNEY COHEN For The Daily Stop motion has always been heralded as one of the most impressive and visually stun- ning forms of animation — if done right. Stop motion ani- mation studio Laika Enter- tainment has met and sur- passed expec- tations with “Kubo and the Two Strings,” a film that holds its own as a breathtaking and mesmerizing work of art. “Kubo and the Two Strings” tells the tale of Kubo (Art Park...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Tuesday, September 6, 2016 — 11A BOOK REVIEW Daily Book Review: ‘Joe Gould’s Teeth’ By RENNIE PASQUINELLI For The Daily It’s not too late to pick up a short summer read. And if you’re a fan of profiles on eccen- tric historical figures, this is certainly the book for you. Joe Gould was a nobody with connec- tions. His family name carried him further than any college degree could...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 12A — Tuesday, September 6, 2016 …
…BSportsTuesday QUICK RECOVERY n Michigan remedied a Sunday loss with a big Friday win. Page 3B The Michigan Daily | michigandaily.com | September 6, 2016 n Inside Warde Manuel’s first game day as athletic director. SportsTuesday Column, Page 2B SATURDAY WITH WARDE E veryone saw it. A six-second video on Vine of Michi- gan football coach Jim Harbaugh punching his new starting quarter- back’s pads prior to him taking the fie...…
…Sudoku Syndication http://sudokusyndication.com/sudoku/generator/print/ 1 of 1 1/11/10 11:12 AM 4 9 6 9 8 6 9 3 5 4 2 8 1 9 5 3 7 7 8 9 4 6 1 4 2 3 7 3 1 Puzzle by sudokusyndication.com GOOD LUCK CHARM W hen Warde Manuel stepped out of the elevator and into the press box Saturday morning at Michigan Stadium, he greeted staffers with a familiar refrain. “Who’s got it better than us?” he asked. It was ...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com September 6, 2016 — 3B SportsTuesday Michigan rolls on West Coast swing By NATHANIEL CLARK Daily Sports Writer To most teams, two weekends of road games against ranked opponents would inspire feelings of dread. But not the 10th-ranked Michigan field hockey team. The Wolverines (3-1) defeated No. 12 Stanford, 2-1, Friday and California-Berkeley, 5-0, Sunday. Michigan’s victories came f...…
…HOUSING 4B — September 6, 2016 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsTuesday Michigan busts rust at season’s opening meet Finn runs unattached as Wolverines kick off 2016 campaign By LANEY BYLER Daily Sports Writer DEXTER, Mich. — It took 46.6 seconds for the next com- petitor to catch up to Erin Finn at the 5,000-meter Michigan Open, the first race of the sea- son. The nonscoring event con- sisted of 27 athletes, fi...…
…MOVING IN The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com September 6, 2016 — 5B SportsTuesday MEN’S SOCCER Wolverines, Yale finish with draw Michigan still searching for first win after one loss, three ties By ROBERT HEFTER For the Daily After dropping its home opener to Columbia, the Michigan men’s soccer team (0-1-2) returned to its home stadium looking for its first win of the season. But after a whirlwind game filled with m...…
…6B — September 6, 2016 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsTuesday THE MICHIGAN DAILY TOP-10 POLL 2. OHIO STATE: Hard to take a team that threw an interception on its first possession seriously. 1. ALABAMA: After that display, USC should realllllly look into hiring Alabama’s offensive coordinator. 9. GEORGIA: The Dawgs beat North Carolina, a state that may have bigger problems than football. 3. CLEMSON: They played Au...…
…michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, September 30, 2015 ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM CAMPUS CONTEXT President slated to roll out strategic initiative on inclusion by spring 2016 By EMMA KINERY Daily Staff Reporter University President Mark Schlissel and his administration have spent the last academic year working to roll out new policy initiatives regarding several campus is...…
…2A — Wednesday, September 30, 2015 News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com The history of yoga WHAT: Instructor Lakshminarayanan Venkat of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will discuss the modern day evolution of yoga. WHO: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute WHEN: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Genesis of Ann Arbor, 2309 Packard Street Addiction recovery WHAT: A conference with the U.S. Drug Czar and people in recovery fr...…
…something like this, we’re really able to engage with the student body.” Public Health student Amaal Haimout, president of MGSA, said she was inspired to collaborate with El-Halwagi after one of her friends told her that 200 refugee families were relocating to Grand Rapids. “Now, it’s definitely a personal issue because it’s a car ride away,” Haimout said. Haimout said many University students are unaware of the crisis, and ...…
…Opinion JENNIFER CALFAS EDITOR IN CHIEF AARICA MARSH and DEREK WOLFE EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS LEV FACHER MANAGING EDITOR 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily’s editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely the views of their authors....…
…5A — Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Arts The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Nothing new in dull ‘Grinder’ premiere By DREW MARON Daily Arts Writer In “The Grinder,” Rob Lowe (“Parks and Recreation”) stars as Dean Sanderson, a fictional tele- vision actor known for his role as a dashing law- yer on the eponymous show-within- a show. At the beginning of the episode, Dean watches the series finale with his ...…
…THERE’S A CROSSWORD ON THIS PAGE. DO IT. HAPPY WEDNESDAY! Classifieds Call: #734-418-4115 Email: dailydisplay@gmail.com ACROSS 1 Wild hogs 6 Wild animal 11 Bird in a cage, often 14 Pinhead 15 Off-the-cuff 16 Hot feeling 17 Blanket containers 19 Sign word often seen before “next exit” 20 Matzo meal 21 Some RSVPs 22 Punch source 23 “Born to Die” singer Lana Del __ 24 Caspian Sea land 26 Diamond figure 29 Burrowing beach denizens 34 Smart g...…
…Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wednesday, September 30, 2015 — 7A Haidar enjoying breakout senior season Even when she comes off the bench, Haidar makes an impact for Michigan By BETELHEM ASHAME Daily Sports Writer With five minutes left on the game clock, nerves began to run high on the sideline and in the crowd. The score was deadlocked at 0-0, and time was running out for the Michigan women’s soccer team. ...…
…Hackett discusses athletics in chat Michigan’s interim athletic director met with students Tuesday evening By JAKE LOURIM Managing Sports Editor Around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Michigan interim Athletic Director Jim Hackett was sitting in an armchair in the Pond Room at the Michigan Union when his phone rang. He took it out of his pocket and looked at the number. “This is Coach (Jim) Harbaugh,” Hackett said, drawing awe f...…
…statement THE MICHIGAN DAILY SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 …
…What is fall if not the chance to pull out your edgiest leather jacket and hit up some local music venues? Here are a few upcoming Ann Arbor music events — we promise, we’ve got something for everyone. 2B THE LIST MILK CARTON KIDS The Ark, October 29th THE AVET T BROTHERS Hill Auditorium, November 6th. COLIN HAY The Ark, November 8th BUZZFEED, BUT BETTER GET YOUR JAM ON IN A 2 THE VERVE PIPE The Ark, October 17th VANESSA CARLTON B...…
…3B “The Bridge program got me into the swing of things here, maybe more so than other freshmen that didn’t do the program. Us Bridge people stick together.” – LSA freshman LADI OLANIRAN “We’ve had the whole summer to get to know each other. No one was here during the summer, all we saw was each other. It was easier to make friends. Now everyone is going in different directions and it’s difficult to meet people. Everybody is doing...…
…Wednesday, September 30, 2015 // The Statement 4B Wednesday, September 30 , 2015 // The Statement 5B MORALLY BANKRUPT: The Greek life crisis By Chloe Gilke, Managing Arts Editor E verything is immaculately organized. The Panhellenic Association’s recruit- ment mass meeting will convene in the Michigan League’s Ballroom from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be 17 tables, one for each chapter in Panhel and each table will be decorated with po...…
…Wednesday, September 30, 2015 // The Statement 6B I t’s a Game Day in late September, and hoards of maize and blue-tinged students are streaming down State Street to the sounds of The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face.” But just as the University cements its place on Playboy’s annual list of top party schools, it’s equally the stomping grounds of the hipster — so much so that the town garnered the dubious distinction of being the 15th most...…
…Wednesday, September 30, 2015 // The Statement 7B Personal Statement: Being average by Michael Flynn, Daily Arts Writer choice, Colin Gunckel, assistant professor of american culture and screen arts and cultures, sees taste as a mode of class distinction — much like what sociologist Pierre Bordieu elaborated on in “Distinction: A Social Critique in the Judgement of Taste.” Like Bordieu, Gunkel believes these preferences are generate...…
…Wednesday, September 30, 2015 // The Statement 8B This past summer I was lucky enough to receive photo passes to a handful concerts around Ann Arbor. Never did I think I would be so fortunate to photograph Mumford & Sons, a band I have loved since their first album. For some of the concerts I’ve photographed I’m a fan of the band, while others I might just know a couple songs. With Mumford & Sons, I knew every lyric to every song they pl...…
…125 YEARS NEWS • ARTS • OPINION SPORTS • ARCHIVES A SPECIAL ISSUE COMMEMORATING 125 YEARS OF EDITORIAL FRREEDOM A conversation with former Daily editor in chief Ann Marie Lipinski • Page 3A Campus fashion through the decades • Page 4A The rich history of sports at the ‘U’ • Page 6A Why the Opinion pages matter • Page 8A Hill Auditorium’s star-studded history • Page 11A …
…R ebecca Blumenstein was edi- tor in chief of The Michigan Daily during her last year on staff while at the University. Today, she is deputy editor in chief at The Wall Street Journal. She started her time at the Journal in Detroit in 1995 before becoming the Jour- nal’s China bureau chief from 2005 to 2009. There, she led the team that won the Pulitzer Prize in International Reporting in 2007. Q: What was your experience like w...…
…By JENNIFER CALFAS Editor in Chief Ann Marie Lipinski’s name doesn’t just grace the wall — it illuminates it. Her name, sitting alongside seven others, hangs on the wall at the entrance of the Daily’s news- room — noting her Pulitzer Prize from 1987 that she received for her work as editor of the Chicago Tribune — where she was the first female editor. But her legacy goes beyond just that. As a co-editor of The Michi- gan Daily...…
