While Michigan athletics received another blow last week as OhioState’s Evan Turner completed a game-winning shot against U-M in the Big Ten Basketball Tournament, there was some good news coming out of Ann Arbor: the weather. Ann Arbor finally hit 50 degrees last week, which was a much-needed reprieve from another typical harsh winter in Michigan. We at the Review hope that the warmth foreshadows not only pleasant weather for the rest of the year, but good fortune upon Michigan sports for the upcoming year.
This issue of the Review is highlighted by two feature articles by Eden Stiffman ’12 and me. Stiffman reports on how Michigan business owners, who receive Michigan Department of Human Services subsidies to provide day care for their children, are being obliged to join a union. In response, the MackinacCenter for Public Policy has filed an ongoing lawsuit against the Department of Human Services on behalf of two individuals affected by the policy. And while some Michigan citizens are complaining about union compulsion, I report on some Michiganders who complain about the entire direction of American politics. Investigating the history and current activities of a local citizens militia, I report on its triumphs and downfalls throughout its 16-year history.
In other news, Stephanie Wang ’12 reports on MSA’s efforts to fight cuts in the Michigan Promise Scholarship, a $4000 grant allocated Michigan residents who attended in-state universities. Patrick Diehl ’13 covers “Abortion Beyond Politics,” an event sponsored by the U-M Students for Life that invited women affected by abortion to share their personal stories. Julianne Nowicki ’10 describes a lawsuit in which the Ann Arbor-based ThomasMoreLawCenter is supporting three Michigan priests which are challenging the federal Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act. And reacting to last months CPAC conference, Nowicki ’10 and Graham Kozak ‘11 opine about their likes and dislikes of the conservative movement’s most important annual meeting.
In our arts and culture section, Victor Stepien ’10 reviews Governor Mitt Romney’s latest book entitled “No Apology: The Case for American Greatness.” The former presidential candidate’s book, which is at the top of the New York Times bestseller list, outlines policy positions to some of America’s most pressing domestic and foreign challenges. Jonathan Slemrod ’10 reviews Courting Disaster, a book by Bush administration chief speechwriter Marc Thiessen. Thiessen attacks President Obama’s national security policies, saying that America is not inviting another terrorist attack. And Mary Biglin ’13 reports on the Packard Pub, the newest bar located on south campus.
Our sports section is headlined by Chris Kudialis ‘13 and his interview with Michigan basketball player Zack Novak. After being named an Academic All-American by ESPN the Magazine, Novak speaks about his extracurricular activities besides basketball, his experiences within the RossBusinessSchool, and his reflections on a less than ideal basketball season. And Andrew Kalenkiewicz ’13 reflects about the heated Olympic hockey rivalry between Canada and the United States.
As less than two months of class remain before the end of the school year, we hope that you enjoy these last few weeks before the grind of final exams. We hope that the Review will provide you a much needed diversion from your studies. As always, feel free to email mrev@umich.edu with any comments or suggestions.
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