Category: Uncategorized
-
My dad was deployed and I was all alone at school: Why Michigan must pass SB 211
Today, a girl transferred to her fourth school in just two years. She didn’t tell anyone that her dad was deployed overseas. She walked to the back of the classroom, sat down, and remained quiet. She loves school, but is tired of having to start over. No one understands what it’s like to say goodbye…
-
It isn’t like the pictures
Emily Quinteros is an Opinion Cartoonist who aims to turn the relatable hardships of college life into silly and light-hearted illustrations. She can be reached at emilyq@umich.edu. The post It isn’t like the pictures appeared first on The Michigan Daily.
-
Big Oil’s billions are bankrolling climate denial
On July 29, in a tacky display of support for the auto industry, Lee Zeldin, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, declared that President Donald Trump’s administration is reconsidering the endangerment finding, a statement explaining that greenhouse gases harm human health and welfare, at a truck dealership in Indianapolis. Zeldin, appointed to spearhead Trump’s campaign…
-
The next U-M president needs to LEAD
The next president of the University of Michigan will confront challenges and crises generated by President Donald Trump’s tyrannical and authoritarian administration, and U-M administrators’ reckless consolidation of power. The person who assumes this role must do so fully prepared to confront the former and undo the latter. So, I say to that person, to…
-
Ann Arbor City Council hears new downtown development plan, approves Fuller Road park acquisition
The Ann Arbor City Council met at Larcom City Hall Tuesday evening to hear a presentation from the Downtown Development Authority and pass a resolution to purchase park land on Fuller Road. The meeting began with an update from the Independent Community Police Oversight Commission, an initiative dedicated to fostering a healthy relationship between city…
-
Graduate student research assistants launch campaign for unionization
More than 13 years after their original campaign ended due to state law, graduate student research assistants at the University of Michigan have relaunched their push for unionization. On Aug. 19, the Graduate Employees’ Organization announced researchers would seek support for a union election in the hopes of bargaining for competitive wages and health care…
-
After ejection, Michigan playing for Jaishawn Barham
If a rowdy road crowd, the allure of a ranked matchup between two blue bloods and the presence of ESPN’s College GameDay isn’t enough to motivate the No. 15 Michigan football team for its Week 2 contest versus No. 18 Oklahoma, the Wolverines will be playing with an added edge in Norman. This past Saturday,…
-
Pro-Palestine organizers host introduction to week-long Freedom School
Editor’s note: Amatullah Hakim is a former Daily staffer. Hakim did not contribute to the reporting or editing of this article. Tuesday afternoon marked the beginning of the “Popular University for Palestine Freedom School,” a four-day series of educational, social and artistic events hosted by the TAHRIR Coalition and Students Allied for Freedom and Equality,…
-
Semaj Morgan anticipating showing off speed in new offense
At times it seems like everyone’s eyes are on freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood. But if new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey’s scheme is as advertised, the Michigan football team has several skill position players primed to share the spotlight. And in junior wide receiver Semaj Morgan’s case, he knows exactly what he wants people to see.…
-
Michigan’s young talent shines in season opener
In past seasons, Michigan men’s golf coach Zach Barlow has primarily led teams filled with plenty of experience under their belts. However, that sense of comfort is changing this season. As the Wolverines entered their season opener, just three players had seen college-level competition. Nevertheless, Michigan showed strong team effort and placed third at the…