Will U-M Implement Measures Soon?
Tag: COVID-19
Dr. Fauci Needs to Look in the Mirror
On May 7, the University of Michigan hosted a “Comeback Ceremony” for members of the Class of 2020, who were robbed of a commencement two years ago due to regulations imposed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Headlining the ceremony was Dr. Anthony Fauci, leader of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases and public […]
Michigan’s Mask Mandate Repeal Falls Flat
On March 10, the University of Michigan announced that starting on March 14 it would be partially repealing the mask mandate that had been in place since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 14, masks have been optional in most indoor spaces on every University of Michigan campus with the exceptions of “classrooms […]
Compliance Over Science
Michigan’s Ross School of Business recently released guidelines for students who are non-compliant with the university’s vaccine and booster mandates. Students who have at least one semester more of their college experience will not be allowed to register for classes that they need to graduate if they have not yet completed their series or been […]
On the Path to Normalcy: Making the Right Call to Begin Term in Person
Like Santa Claus, President Schlissel delivered for students at the University of Michigan after a series of dueling petitions surfaced debating whether or not to move class online for the first two weeks due to “coronavirus concerns.” Schlissel declared that the University will stick with its plans for in-person learning, siding with over 700 students […]
America, Show Me Your Papers
America’s ‘exceptionalism’ refers to her status as being “the only nation in the world that is founded on a creed.” Compared to nations that became free only after escaping the confines of communism or fascism, America was founded – at least in theory – on the creed of freedom. It’s not surprising, then, that Americans […]
A British Lesson in Freedom?
As an American, when I think of the United Kingdom, “defender of liberty” doesn’t come to mind. From the Stamp Act to the Corn Laws, the British do not have a history of tolerance for individual freedom. When I arrived in the country for my study abroad term at Oxford University this semester, I found […]
Back in the Mighty Fortress: A Christian’s Take on Virtual Church and Returning to the Pews
Church on Sunday is a fixture for me, as it is for so many other Christians. Every family and group has “their” unofficial official pew, every smiling face is familiar, and all meet in the same place to worship the same God. The pastors and congregation alike share handshakes and hugs after every service. Like […]
Why You Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine, According to a Vaccine Investigator
The University of Michigan is encouraging all of its students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine before returning to campus, but many young people are hesitant to take it. The Michigan Review’s editors believe that vaccination is the safest, most effective way to protect our campus community. The Michigan Review sat down with Dr. Louis Saravolatz, […]
Get a Shot, Win a Lot
How States are Incentivizing Their Citizens to Get Vaccinated It’s late May, and things are looking up. People are emerging from their sheltered, quarantined life to a world full of lifted mask mandates, opened indoor dining, and COVID-19 vaccinations. The U.S. recently reached 53% of adults vaccinated, and President Joe Biden hopes to raise that […]