…In response, administrators eliminated multiple portions of its speech code in an effort to “remove potential ambiguity,” as University President Mark Schlissel put it. Dictionary definitions of “bullying” and “harassment” were removed from the code. “We’re changing the way we describe things, but we’re not changing the function of these groups,” Schlissel said in a June interview. As students make their way back into cla...…
…P apa John’s has received significant media attention in the past couple of months, largely due to their outspoken leader, John Schnatter. Schnatter made headlines in December 2017 after he criticized the NFL’s handling of the national anthem protests. He infamously termed the whole affair a “debacle,” ignoring the purpose of the protests — which were intended to call attention to the disgraceful policing practices...…
…Carole Kaye, the rhythm of a nation Bum. Bum bum bum. Bum. Bum bum bum. Bum. Bum bum bum. Bum. What do you think of when you read this line? The State Farm jingle? Red Robin? It’s really just gibberish, but to me, this series of “bums” is the thumping beginning of The Beach Boys’ innovative classic “Good Vibrations.” The electric bass carries that song through all of its crazy twists and turns right from the beginning. This i...…
…I caught myself looking at the screen a lot that night at Ford Field. It’s where I’m most used to seeing Taylor Swift, how my brain most comfortably processes her — broken up between camera angles, the editing making her into a collection of discrete, two- dimensional images that can be twisted small enough to fit into a Twitter icon, or stretched out to a massive, inhuman size on the screens at the end zone of a football stadium...…
…BIGGER HOUSE COMMEMORATIVE EDITION Friday September 7, 2018 …
…FootballSaturday, September 7, 2018 2B STAFF PICKS The Daily football writers pick against the spread for top-25 and Big Ten teams. Mark Calcagno Max Marcovitch Mike Persak Ethan Wolfe Arkansas State at No. 1 Alabama (-36.5) Alabama Alabama Alabama Alabama Alabama No. 2 Clemson (-12.0) at Texas A&M Clemson Clemson Clemson Clemson Clemson No. 3 Georgia (-10.0) at No. 24 South Carolina Georgia South Carolina Georgia Georgia Georgia Rut...…
…3B TheMichiganDaily, www.michigandaily.com Behind Enemy Lines: A conversation with an MLive WMU football beat writer By MAX MARCOVITCH Daily Sports Editor Michigan’s home opener this year comes without much of the normal pomp and circumstance. The curtain has been lifted on this team, and the opening act left much to be desired. Last week’s loss to Notre Dame eliminated some of the revelatory intrigue that often accompanies this w...…
…ALMOST HOME Mike Persak, Managing Sports Editor TheMichiganDaily, www.michigandaily.com FootballSaturday, September 7, 2018 4B Formally a Wolverine, Drake Harris will return to Ann Arbor on Saturday a Bronco. Drake Harris will run through the Michigan Stadium tunnel Saturday. His band will play the fight song, and his team will take the field. Since arriving in Ann Arbor five years ago, it will be the last time Harris will pl...…
…hamstring injury, and it was legit, and he could never really rattle that. And I’ve never had a hamstring (injury), but he said it was the most painful thing ever and it kept coming back to him.” The season passed, but the hamstring injuries persisted. Harris left for Ann Arbor, joining a roster that was already packed with talent, still trying to return from his setback. Harris redshirted the 2014 season. That year, the Wolverin...…
…FootballSaturday, September 7, 2018 6B Breakdown: Michigan vs. WMU By ETHAN WOLFE Daily Sports Writer Six days after losing to No. 8 Notre Dame, the sky still isn’t falling and Michigan football is still playing in its home opener on Saturday against Western Michigan. But what happened in South Bend was more realization than revelation — the oft-praised Wolverines (0-1 overall) had problems to manage on both sides of the ball. T...…
…7B TheMichiganDaily, www.michigandaily.com given the pressure that Broncos’ quarterback Jon Wassink will face, but could see a different kind of battle on Saturday than they did the previous week. Western Michigan’s D’Wayne Eskridge, at 5-foot-9, put up video game numbers against Syracuse, hauling in eight catches for 240 yards and two scores. His counterpart, Jayden Reed, had a noteworthy seven receptions for 121 yards an...…
…FootballSaturday, September 7, 2018 8B What to Watch For: WMU By MARK CALCAGNO Daily Sports Editor Last week, the Michigan football team entered Notre Dame Stadium looking for a statement win. And as had been the case the previous 16 times the Wolverines played a ranked team on the road, they didn’t get one. On the surface, a 24-17 defeat at hands of the country’s twelfth-ranked team isn’t that concerning. But aspect...…
…The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Washtenaw County Equity Policy at its board meeting Wednesday night, establishing a Racial Equity Office to address issues of inequity in the county and calling for all aspects of the county government to implement strategies that will result in “equitable outcomes for all residents.” Washtenaw County ranked 81 out of 83 Michigan counties in ec...…
…Thanks to a $4.3 million grant and the tenacity of a few professors, students and future students with physical disabilities might be able to live a little more comfortably. In October, a new research center at the University of Michigan will begin investigating how to improve aging for those facing long-term physical disabilities. The idea for the new research center was spearheaded by a team of investigators: Michelle Mea...…
…the School of Education in 2008, is another in a series of efforts by the Weisers to align the University community with Weiser’s previous work in Europe. LSA junior David Carpenter, vice president of policy for the student-run Michigan Foreign Policy Council, said he believes the center will provide students who are interested in entering the field of diplomacy with the tools and information they need to launch their caree...…
…Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 4 — Thursday, September 6, 2018 Emma Chang Ben Charlson Joel Danilewitz Samantha Goldstein Emily Huhman Tara Jayaram Jeremy Kaplan Lucas Maiman Magdalena Mihaylova Ellery Rosenzweig Jason Rowland Anu Roy-Chaudhury Alex Satola Ali Safawi Ashley Zhang Sam Weinberger DAYTON HARE Managing Editor 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at ...…
…‘Miseducation’ is relatable for some, important for all The communal experience of seeing a movie in theaters is often underappreciated. It’s a good way to be more engaged with the film than alternating between Netflix on your computer and Twitter on your phone every 10 minutes. There’s a certain charm to watching the newest “Star Wars” or Marvel vehicle with a slap-happy, hype- fed audience that makes an opening week...…
…races, but nobody really wants to talk about it. As school board member Dr. Jackie Moore points out, “If you’re feeling as though you can’t be honest or you’re afraid to say what you’re feeling because there’s a camera there and we’re talking about race, what camera’s in your head when you’re going through your day?” While the adults in power may not be willing to talk about race or the role it plays in everyday life, the st...…
…7 — Thursday, September 6, 2018 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan in Color Information senior Nisa Khan participated in a summer- long program with a grant from the Knight Foundation and hosted by the Craig Newmark Journalism School (previously known as the CUNY-J school). Located in New York, this diversity initiative trains 20 young journalists of color, funding their expenses and connecting them to m...…
…8 — Thursday, September 6, 2018 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Harbaugh “not on the hot seat,” says Schlissel Four years ago it would have been unfathomable to question Jim Harbaugh’s job security. Even now, the prospect seems far-fetched, but after the Michigan football team’s loss to Notre Dame on Saturday, some Wolverines fans took to comment sections and social media to call for Harbaugh’s job. It’s not like ...…
…While you were away, you may have missed some big stories out of Ann Arbor. This week The Daily will be publishing recaps of the summer’s breaking news. Over the summer, Ann Arbor City Council voted to change zoning codes related to Greek life houses in Ann Arbor. The zoning codes, approved during the July 16 council session, would require new fraternities and sororities to maintain affiliation with the University of Michi...…
…LSA junior, explained recent updates intended to improve accommodations for students with dietary restrictions in the University dining halls. From listing ingredients listed for each food item to EpiPen training administered to all dining staff, these changes aim to make all students comfortable eating in the dining halls regardless of diet. It was also announced that hydration stations will be available again th...…
…expansion within the city. If the fraternity or sorority loses its University affiliation in the future, it can apply for a two-year special exception to prevent loss of its house. Some residents thought new zoning codes would help facilitate better relations between Greek life and neighboring residents. Others saw it as unfair to the owners of the houses and unclear as to who would be affected under the new guideli...…
…Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 4A — Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Emma Chang Ben Charlson Joel Danilewitz Samantha Goldstein Elena Hubbell Emily Huhman Tara Jayaram Jeremy Kaplan Sarah Khan Lucas Maiman Magdalena Mihaylova Ellery Rosenzweig Jason Rowland Anu Roy-Chaudhury Alex Satola Ali Safawi Ashley Zhang DAYTON HARE Managing Editor 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by...…
…VISIT JIMMYJOHNS.COM TO FIND A LOCATION NEAR YOU From the producers of Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY Saturday, September 29th -- 8pm Rackham Auditorium Featuring pianist Benyamin Nuss and the New World Players, conducted by Eric Roth VIP Meet & Greet after the show! Tickets on sale now at ffnewworld.com! Comedy catharsis COMEDY COLUMN In the past couple of years, TV shows have started to portray mental health — sp...…
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…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, September 5, 2018 — 7A Hawkins settled in as replacement for Metellus Sophomore safety Brad Hawkins saw the ball go up. He turned his hips, his eyes fixated on the opportunity that he’d long awaited. “(I) thought it was mine,” Hawkins said Tuesday. Of course, it wasn’t. Instead, Notre Dame receiver Chris Finke leapt over Hawkins’ back, snatching a 43-yard touchdown that ...…
…statement THE MICHIGAN DAILY | SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 …
…T here are times when you just can’t get it right, and then there are times when you learn you haven’t been getting it right your entire life. This summer I learned the difference between accuracy and precision. The lesson came in the form of a centuries- old folk song. It’s estimated “House of the Rising Sun” has been covered well over a hundred times, and I made it my mission these past few months to find the very best version....…
…3B Managing Editor: Dayton Hare Copy Editors: Elise Laarman Finntan Storer Wednesday, September 5, 2018 // The Statement Tea Leaves: I am happy to chat with you, just not at Starbucks T here are certain places I tend to avoid when I return to my hometown after a year away at college. The notorious town watering holes: June graduation parties, the grocery store on Sunday evenings, Starbucks. These three places can al...…
…Wednesday, September 5, 2018 // The Statement 4B Wednesday, September 5, 2018 // The Statement 5B How a local service dog became the University’s unofficial mascot by Avi Sholkoff, Daily Sports Writer A lexandra Ngo, who graduat- ed in 2018, sat with Michael Sola in the Michigan Union Billiards Room, where Ngo worked, watching Vine compilations one night in Spring 2017. Sola, a local retiree and Pembroke Welsh corgi owner, found t...…
…Wednesday, September 5, 2018 // The Statement 6B Conditional love from tiger parents “T hank you for applying to the Stephen M. Ross School of Business. We regret to inform you that you have not been admitted to the Class of 2020. We encourage you to apply again next Winter...” Rather than a boozy, relaxed year of skipping classes and taking blow- off courses, autumn of 2015 would launch my toughest year yet. After running a thre...…
…D ec. 30, 2016: I’m watching the Michigan football team play in the Orange Bowl when Head Coach Jim Harbaugh starts wildly clapping, clipboard in hand. I turn to my dad and shout, “Jim Harbaugh claps like a seal!” Then I take to Twitter and retweet everyone saying the same thing. I had been accepted into the University of Michigan about a week before, but this was the first real bond I felt with my future school. See, Harbaugh ...…
…Wednesday, September 5, 2018 // The Statement 8B Utah - Ryan McLoughlin V I S U A L S T A T E M E N T : W h e r e i n t h e wo r l d wa s p h o to s ta f f ? Italy - Alexis Rankin Indiana State House - Katelyn Mulcahy Smithsonian Building Museum in D.C. - Prashanth Panicker Ann Arbor - Max Kuang New York City - Alec Cohen …
…The University of Michigan’s chapter of College Democrats, along with the Michigan State University chapter and the Michigan Federation of College Democrats, is suing the state over two of its voter ID and registration laws. The suit claims the laws unconstitutionally restrict a citizen’s 26th Amendment right to vote, particularly for young voters and students. The suit concerns two laws, Michigan Public Act 118 a...…
…2A — Tuesday, September 4, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com FRIDAY: Behind the Story News TUESDAY: By Design DARBY STIPE/Daily WEDNESDAY: This Week in History 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.c...…
…for the first time,” the complaint read. “Indeed, in many cases, these laws have resulted in a chilling effect that has kept eligible young voters in Michigan from voting and registering to vote entirely due to widespread confusion about the laws’ requirements and legal effects.” Marc Elias, a partner at Perkins Coie, is one of the plaintiff’s lawyers. Elias, who served as general counsel to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential ca...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 4A — Tuesday, September 4, 2018 expressed her optimism for the conversations with MESA and the University moving forward. “We are moving in a positive direction,” Rivas said. “We understand that there’s a lot of demands that can’t be solved in a certain timeframe. They require time, so I think we’ve been understanding on that end because (the administration) have been addressing the ones tha...…
…Opinion The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com 5A — Tuesday, September 4, 2018 Emma Chang Joel Danilewitz Samantha Goldstein Elena Hubbell Emily Huhman Tara Jayaram Jeremy Kaplan Sarah Khan Lucas Maiman Magdalena Mihaylova Ellery Rosenzweig Jason Rowland Anu Roy-Chaudhury Alex Satola Ali Safawi Ashley Zhang Sam Weinberger DAYTON HARE Managing Editor 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Edited and managed by...…
…Welcome “bAAck,” welcome home, welcome freshmen, welcome all … Welcome Week. Nothing screams the start of the school year quite like kiddie pools filled with sweat and beer, freshmen running around campus without chaperones for the first time in their lives and eating and drinking as though your body is a garbage disposal. Oftentimes I commit myself to portraying the world of food and wine on this campus as sophisticated, grace...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Tuesday, September 4, 2018— 7A “Slender Man” is a horror movie released in 2018 based on the popular “creepypasta” that debuted in 2009. It is approximately 93 minutes long. It costars Joey King (“The Kissing Booth”). I can tell you all of this because the information is available on the Internet, yet despite having just seen the movie earlier today, I’m having trouble remembering a single...…
…8A — Tuesday, September 4, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com The most impressive music careers are those that convey an evolution in a creative sense: The Beatles and their growth from Please, Please Me to Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Kanye West and his growth from The College Dropout to Yeezus. Ideally, a musician’s respective genre should follow their creative advances, making for a fascinating display of...…
…Tuesday, September 4, 2018 — 9A The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan in Color The existence of a woman of color is in and of itself an act of resistance. These are my words. Sound nice don’t they? Sound... empowering? Or maybe it sounds like the faux deep mantra of a girl who’s trying to convince herself that she’s a good social justice activist. It may sound like beautiful words that give an accurate reflection of what it ...…
…Like another road loss to a ranked team, the sight of a Michigan quarterback running for dear life is nothing new. Last year, it led to injuries for Wilton Speight and Brandon Peters. It nearly did the same to Shea Patterson on Saturday, as the junior quarterback missed parts of the fourth quarter with cramps after being pressured all night. Officially, Patterson was sacked three times and hurried on another six occasions. In reali...…
…2B — Tuesday, September 4, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsTuesday SportsTuesday: Saying or doing? T he fourth season of Jim Harbaugh’s tenure in Ann Arbor is off to a rocky start after a loss to Notre Dame. Since, some unflattering stats have been advertised, like how the Wolverines are 9-9 in their last 18 games and how they haven’t won a road game against a ranked opponent since 2006. But fear not, Michi...…
…Tuesday, September 4, 2018 — 3B The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsTuesday Collins inspires confidence from his teammates in No. 2 receiving role Amid fans airing grievances after the Michigan football team’s 24-17 loss at Notre Dame, it was difficult to focus on anything but the negatives of the Wolverines’ performance. But with 48 hours to digest Saturday night’s game, a big picture outlook of Michigan football is in ...…
…4B — Tuesday, September 4, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsTuesday A different kind of pain S OUTH BEND, Ind. — The gift- wrapping was pretty on the Michigan football team. Through talk of renewed confidence, heightened athleticism and, finally, a serviceable quarterback, the 14th-ranked Wolverines were supposed to have a fighting chance against No. 12 Notre Dame in South Bend. But right at kickoff of Sat...…
…Tuesday, September 4, 2018 — 5B The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsTuesday Field hockey splits against UMass and UConn Maggie Bettez had Friday’s game circled on her calendar for two years. The senior midfielder is originally from Acton, Mass., but the Michigan field hockey team hadn’t played in her home state during her college career until this past weekend. Her friends and family came out to cheer her on, a moment sh...…
