…After the Detroit Free Press claimed the University of Michigan invested portions of its endowment in companies owned by major donors, students are calling for the University to be more transparent in where and how it spends its funds. The University’s Chapter of College Democrats and the Roosevelt Institute, a student-run policy think tank, came together to author a Central Student Government resolution requesting ...…
…Arbor for full-time lecturers is $34,500, $28,300 in Dearborn and $27,300 in Flint. LEO’s bargaining platform calls for an increase in minimum salaries and measures to address the pay gap between the three campuses. “U of M is so well off that, unlike many employers, they have seldom demanded concessions — i.e., lower wages or benefits — in bargaining,” Robinson said. “But neither have they been eager to pay ...…
…mobility impairments, the accommodations process is a collaborative effort and dependent on communication. “Accommodations are 95 percent communications,” Marshall said. “(We) are taking a lot of time to make sure (students) are being supported in the classroom … and making sure that everyone feels good about everything; it’s a team effort.” Marshall emphasized each student’s needs differ. When evaluating stud...…
…A s a gay man, I’ve heard the word “queer” used as an insult since childhood. The best definition I can come up with is to say that it is used to describe someone who doesn’t uphold the same norms of masculinity as their straight counterparts. The word stung, but I think it’s time to have a serious conversation discussing the future of the word “queer” in spaces as it relates to lesbian, gay, bisexual and possibly trans...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Arts Tuesday, February 13, 2018 — 5 During last year’s Oscars, I can remember myself frozen in my seat, awaiting the results for best picture. Between a texting battle with my mom — a hopeless romantic rooting for “La La Land” — I kept repeating to myself “Please don’t let it win.” When Barry Jenkins’s “Moonlight” actually won for Best Picture (minus the momentary switched-envelope screw ...…
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…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Tuesday, February 13, 2018 — 7 There for the taking M el Pearson’s timing was interesting, to say the least. Sitting in the bowels of Little Caesars Arena on Saturday night after Michigan had defeated Michigan State, 3-2, to claim the Iron D Trophy, Pearson was asked how significant the victory was to his team. “Huge. You can’t say it enough,” the Wolverines’ coach replied. ...…
…8 — Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com The architect of Michigan’s new identity Zavier Simpson had heard Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon’s name a few too many times that week. Resting against the wall outside the locker room of the emptied Carver-Hawkeye Arena following Michigan’s 75-68 win over Iowa, Simpson made that abundantly clear. “Defense is a pride thing in my opinion,” Simpson said ...…
