Amid recent concerns that the University administration is not receptive to the viewpoints of the student body, members of Central Student Government (CSG) have advocated for the creation of a non-voting student position on the Board of Regents. They hope that by having a representative on the Board, student concerns can be directly expressed to […]
Earlier this summer, it was announced that the University of Michigan was raising tuition this fall. Students also found out later that they were being charged a $50 fee for COVID-19 resources. Both of these changes were made with the promise that we would have a safe on-campus experience. I then received an email detailing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A month ago, the NCAA announced it would set up a committee to help create solutions that would potentially allow student-athletes to profit off of their own names, images, and likenesses. The decision has sparked plenty of conversation and debate, particularly from the right. Among those who inserted themselves into the debate was U.S. Senator […]
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 […]
There are a few constants in my life as a student at the University of Michigan. Besides the uneventful constant stress from courses and walking the same paths to class every day, there happens to be one thing that makes walks to class enjoyable: campus squirrels. Fluffy and curious creatures, the squirrels never cease to […]
There have been many changes within the Greek Life community over the last year on campus, affecting everything from fraternity parties to sorority recruitment. These changes have led to much speculation about whether or not President Schlissel is trying to “phase out” Greek Life at Michigan. To a student not involved in Greek Life, this […]
On September 23, the United States’ Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals amplified an already contentious dispute over whether or not colleges are restricting free speech. Early last spring, interest group Speech First alleged that a University of Michigan program was, in fact, violating First Amendment principles. In siding with the interest group, the Court quashed […]
On Wednesday, September 25, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power gave a talk to Michigan students and faculty. Presenting as part of the Weiser Diplomacy Series from various foreign policy experts, Power gave thoughtful advice to both the diplomatic community and the college crowd. The lecture, structured around her new book The Education […]
