“I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide, but unify. Who doesn’t see red states and blue states, only sees the United States” exclaimed president-elect Joe Biden during his first speech. “It’s time for America to unite,” he continued. “And heal.” What a powerful message, I thought. Biden would like us all […]
With a 49-24 victory over the Golden Gophers, a little bit of normalcy returned to Saturdays in Ann Arbor. I tailgated with friends (in my place of residence), analyzed the betting lines and which team was favored to win, and screamed in front of the TV when Zach Charbonnet’s 70-yard touchdown changed the trajectory of […]
At the start of week two of the Graduate Employees’ Organization (GEO) strike here in Ann Arbor, there was no end in sight. When I left my house each morning to go for a jog, I found myself caught in the uproar of the picketing graduate students outside the Union, the School of Social Work, […]
As the COVID-19 Pandemic and protests over racial injustice have gone on, many of my liberal friends have taken to social media to express their beliefs. These beliefs have been amplified in everything from Instagram Stories to Facebook posts and Tweets. While it is inspiring to see young people so passionate about activism and change, […]
After the Board of Regents and President Schlissel voted to increase fall tuition during an economic recession and global pandemic, many students expressed their outrage. Is it really fair to offer online classes, which are subjectively worse than in-person, at a higher price? What does the $50 COVID fee cover? Could the University really not […]
In the aftermath of the protests surrounding the abhorrent murder of George Floyd, some Americans have started calling for the destruction of statues of important historical figures. Six statues of confederate general Robert E. Lee have been either willingly removed by local governments or forcibly removed and/or deformed by protestors in the past two weeks. […]
When I arrived at Michigan, I was elated to find that I could register with my South Quad address and vote in the Michigan primary on March 10. I knew that a vote in a swing state like Michigan was honestly more impactful than in my home state of Maryland, a solidly blue state. Registering […]
On December 20, 2019, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill legalizing sports betting when run by licensed casinos in the state of Michigan. Here, the legal age for some casinos is 18, although Detroit area casinos such as MGM, Motor City, and Greektown require sports bettors to be 21. The bill was signed just before […]
At the start of the sorority rush process, a friend gave me some helpful advice that she overheard from a current sorority girl. “Avoid the four Bs: No Boys, No Booze, No Butts, No Boobs.” I laughed. At fraternity late nights and Cantinas, where I likely would have met most of the girls rushing, all […]
As I wandered through the Student Activities Building, I struggled to find Philip Larson. Tucked away in the Office of New Student Programs, Larson’s office was filled with posters and flyers of various programs that represented every branch of the military. It was fitting for the Director of the Veterans and Military Services Program at […]
