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Forgive and forget — or don’t?
If you’ve gone through any version of the American school system, you can probably recite the preamble by heart. You probably know that Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492 and the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, plus a bundle of other hard-to-remember dates that have been drilled into you throughout various…
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Gaza is starving and I’m going to brunch
Today, I have writer’s block.I don’t know which disaster is more poetic to describe,or which horror will be easier to rhyme.I wonder which words would be betterto capture the color of skin,sallow and pale from hunger.It’s so easy to say“Gaza is starving”like it’s a singular entity.How much harder would it be towrite out every single…
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Identity and Adornment: The South Asian Jewelry Series
Nawal Ahmed Sree Leela Chitturi Mehak Chohan Vidushi (Ihaa) Mohan Anjalee Raval Sneha Sharma Sanjana (Sanju) Sunilkumar Asmita Tuladhar Avanthi (Vani) Wijetunga Kaira Bhutada/MiC Find our full project on the South Asian Jewelry Series website, developed by Matthew Prock, Shant Manoukian, and Albon Wu, which we highly recommend you explore. Jewelry is never just jewelry. …
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UMich community reacts to death of Charlie Kirk and talks next steps in addressing gun violence
On Wednesday, Charlie Kirk, political activist and Turning Point USA founder, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University while on his American Comeback Tour. Turning Point USA at the University of Michigan held a vigil at the Diag flagpole to honor Kirk’s memory that evening. That same day, there was a shooting at Evergreen…
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UMich researchers navigate complex federal regulations for foreign biological material in research
This summer, the University of Michigan received national attention for the arrests of two Chinese visiting scholars for allegedly smuggling dangerous biological materials into the United States. In response, the University launched a new website to help faculty and students navigate increasingly complex rules around security, safety and research compliance. The site reflects a broader…
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SportsMonday: Moore’s suspension is motivation, not punishment
If Michigan coach Sherrone Moore’s suspension had any impact Saturday, it was an overwhelmingly positive one for the Wolverines. It was a rallying cry, to which the now-No. 21 Michigan football team and interim coach Biff Poggi responded with a “love letter” in the form of an inspired drubbing of Central Michigan. The Wolverines were…
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Last minute heroics seal signature win for Michigan over No. 1 Indiana, 3-2
As Indiana forward Palmer Ault stepped up to the penalty spot in the 90th minute, the Michigan men’s soccer team braced for the inevitable ripple of the net. But it never came. In the most dramatic of circumstances, the Wolverines (4-0-2 overall, 1-0-0 Big Ten) stunned the top-ranked Hoosiers (5-1-1, 0-1-0) at Bill Armstrong Stadium.…
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Comeback mentality drives Michigan into 3-0 victory over Virginia
After its first loss of the season only one day before, the Michigan women’s volleyball team was searching for a win to regain its steam. It was also the very same opponents who served the Wolverines their first loss of the season that they sought to defeat. After a short-lived victory for the Cavaliers, the…
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Career night for Sophie Homan keeps Michigan in game, leading to 0-0 tie against Ohio State
In a match dominated by defense, highlighted by a career night from senior goalkeeper Sophie Homan and an organized backline, the Michigan women’s soccer team held its ground against No. 22 Ohio State. The Wolverines defense (3-4-1 overall, 0-0-1 Big Ten) held firm against the Buckeyes (4-1-2, 0-0-1) in their Big Ten opener Friday night,…
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Michigan offense sneaks past UC Davis defense in 2-0 win
The UC Davis defense remained dominant through 31 minutes. But the disciplined back could only hold on for so long. After a persistent attack, the No. 7 Michigan field hockey team (3-1) eventually broke through and secured a 2-0 win over the Aggies (2-3). Michigan’s defense silenced UC Davis’ offense in the first quarter not…