…Amid concerns about health with the rise of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, University of Michigan students have altered travel plans for spring break. Preeti Malani, University chief health officer; Lindsey Mortenson, medical director of University Health Service; and Robert D. Ernst, executive director of University Health Service, sent an email to University students and faculty Thursday morning noting th...…
…When University Provost Martin A. Philbert was placed on administrative leave on Jan. 21 following allegations of sexual misconduct, the University hired WilmerHale, a law firm based in Washington, D.C., to investigate the claims against him. According to a letter of engagement contracting WilmerHale, obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request, no attorneys at the firm who have previously represented the Univer...…
…Nia and Ness performed their stories of coming out, and how people reacted to their love. They expressed the anxiety of needing to come out to people time after time and the anger with which people responded. “Everyone’s eyes seem to ask, ‘How dare you two Black women be happy?’” Ness said. “‘How dare you two Black women be happy on your own? How dare you two Black women be happy together? How dare you two Black women be happy w...…
…D rinking, Greek life and one-night stands — when you think of college social life, these are probably the first things to come to mind. What you might not think about is how these quintessential undergraduate experiences work to exclude minority students. The fact is that college campuses create an environment that is inherently unhealthy for LGBTQ+ students. It’s no secret college students drink — a lot. Four out of f...…
…For many people, the Olympics is a major highlight. Watching incredible feats of athleticism in unfamiliar locales is always a treat, and the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang was no exception. No matter the season, no matter the sport and no matter the country, the Games are a delight for people around the globe. That said, we can only ever view the Games through a television screen, thousands of miles away from the real action. Th...…
…6 — Friday, February 28, 2020 Arts The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com puzzle by sudokusnydictation.com By Mark MacLachlan ©2020 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 02/28/20 Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis 02/28/20 ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: Release Date: Friday, February 28, 2020 ACROSS 1 Big divides 7 Vat sediment 11 Swindler 14 Aid, as a fallen teammate 15 Munch Museum city 16 Craz...…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Friday, February 28, 2020 — 7 Thursday afternoon, the Michigan hockey team departed for Minneapolis to embark on a challenging yet crucial weekend series. The Wolverines are searching for critical conference points to help them surge up the standings and potentially get home ice for the opening round of the Big Ten Tournament. Before the recent home series against Notre Dame, it ...…
…8 — Friday, February 28, 2020 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com WITH BROOKS OUT, D’MITRIK TRICE TORCHES MICHIGAN’S DEFENSE AS BADGERS TOP WOLVERINES, 81-74 KEEMYA ESMAEL / Daily TRICE COLD Comeback falls short as Wisconsin beats Wolverines, 81-74, at Crisler There are a lot of adjectives that describe Thursday night’s matchup between Michigan and Wisconsin. Gritty. Streaky. Roller coaster. And at the end of it all, th...…
