U-M President-Elect Diagnosed With Brain Cancer, ICE Detains Driver in Kerrytown
Last week, The Michigan Daily reported on University of Michigan President-elect Kent Syvrud stepping down due to a cancer diagnosis, an ICE Detention in Kerrytown and storm…
underscores finds perfection in pop minimalism across ‘U’
There often comes a time within a pop star’s career where it’s evident that their next project is going to be the one. Think of the unveiling of BRAT’s album cover, or how Kylie…
‘WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA’ is Slayyyter’s best album yet
Slayyyter makes a long‑awaited return with WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA, her third full‑length album and the follow‑up to 2023’s Starfucker. The 29‑year‑old singer, born Catherine…
‘Undertone’ is doing too much
Nowadays, it is rare to see someone walking to class, folding laundry or even doing homework without headphones on. Whether this need for distraction is driven by dopamine…
Playing for the Prairieland 19: A night of music and resistance
The rain that hung over Ann Arbor all week cleared just in time for Saturday night, giving way to saturated sunset skies as people gathered on Mary Court. The street, closed off…
Indiana sets the stage for Michigan’s postseason hopes
For the first time since 1999, Wisconsin took the series against the Michigan softball team, shaking up its longstanding winning tradition. Now sitting at 11th in the Big Ten with…
It’s time to protect trans rights, not just visibility
This year, the International Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31, was an urgently needed time for trans joy and solidarity. Yet at the same time, the present moment confronts…
Michigan leaders denounce Department of Justice’s request for November 2024 election ballots
Several Michigan leaders have denounced a U.S. Department of Justice request for access to material related to the November 2024 elections from Wayne County. On April 14, the U.S.…
The Hero’s B-Side
Art has the unique ability to take us on emotional journeys. Every time we experience art, we change and grow because of it. Over the course of our lives, these changes are almost…
Hudsen’s Hall of Games: Don’t just stand there and punch each other
Hudsen’s Hall of Games is The Michigan Daily’s Weekly Column about all things gaming. Whether it’s Dungeons & Dragons or the newest Steam releases, this is where you’ll find it!…
Slay the Spire 2 is off to a good start
For years, Slay the Spire dominated the roguelike genre. It’s not only a critically acclaimed game, but a foundational part of the deckbuilder genre as well. Now that Slay the…
The power of the tenants union
Amid rising prices, stagnant wages and slashes to assistance programs, workers are struggling to make ends meet. Rent is the largest expense for most of the working class. A…
Domenico Grasso named 16th president as Board of Regents prepares for presidential search
Interim President Domenico Grasso will officially serve as the 16th president of the University of Michigan beginning May 8, according to an April 14 contract extension document…
From The Daily: Jordan Acker deserved to lose
On Sunday, April 19, registered Michigan Democrats convened at the State Endorsement Convention to nominate candidates for several races, including the University of Michigan’s…
Senate Assembly discusses athletic department, Jordan Acker and nuclear weapons research in final meeting of the academic year
The University of Michigan Senate Assembly concluded the 2025-2026 academic year Monday afternoon by discussing resolutions regarding the University Athletic Department and the…
AAFF 2026: ‘Find One Who Was Not Born’ and meditations on the resilience of the human spirit
Today, nearly 90% of the population of Damascus, Syria, lives below the poverty line, relying on a salary of under $2.15 a day to survive in a ravaged city. Through the immense…
Incoming Rackham student develops MGuide interactive campus map
A new navigation system is making its way onto campus with MGuide, an interactive map of the University of Michigan. The app — which was recently developed by incoming Rackham…
Jaxson Kaplan-Rudolph: My Shabbat dinner with Elie Kligman
Elie Kligman is waiting for me at the top of the stairs. He’s leaning on the railing, dressed to a tee for a traditional Shabbos service: a deep blue pullover, dress pants,…
Vitamin D is a powerful thing
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…
Tomfoolery
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On secret poetry and the fear of being earnest
gentle: recently my life has been full of open windows and shedding golden light. We have all disgracefully written poetry. Or, I have, at the very least. Notebook margins,…
Annual Twinkie Run 5K passes out Twinkies to runners, raises money for ALS research
Active Against ALS hosted its annual Twinkie Run 5K Sunday morning at Gallup Park. Participants walked and ran to raise funds for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research, receiving…
Michigan Fashion Media Summit showcases entrepreneurs and students in the fashion industry
Hundreds of students gathered at the Ross School of Business Friday for the eighth annual Michigan Fashion Media Summit conference. The student-led event aims to shape the future…
Not every friendship bridge needs to burn
Every few months, my hometown friends reach out to me to plan lunch, and I hesitate before responding. While my conversations with these friends touch on enjoyable topics — like…
UMich Dance Marathon’s annual VictorThon raises $232,000 for Mott Children’s Hospital
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital families and Ann Arbor community members gathered in Oosterbaan Field House from 10 a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday for the 28th annual VictorThon,…
SXSW 2026: ‘Sender’ doesn’t quite deliver the message
“Sender” was filmed over a mere 17 days. On the stage at South by Southwest 2026, after the first premieres of “Sender,” actress and executive producer Jamie Lee Curtis declared…
Everything is ‘Ants From Up There’
You’re running early, actually arriving two hours before takeoff. It’s convenient, but you’ll still have one hour in the liminal space of not-quite day but also not-quite night.…
The rise of Yemeni coffee shops in Ann Arbor
Over the past few years, Ann Arbor has seen the opening of numerous Yemeni coffee shops, including Bun Chai Yemeni Coffee & Tea,Bayt Almocha, Qahwah House, Socotra Coffee House…
Zine Mini-Fest celebrates English students’ self-published zines
About 50 people gathered in North Quadrangle Residence Hall Friday afternoon for the Zine Mini-Fest, hosted by students in English 221: Zine What you Mean! and Writing 200: The…
Chat, are we cooked?
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s kind of a bummer to be alive right now. There’s this word that has entered my lexicon this year: “cooked.” With roots in African American…
SXSW 2026: ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ might be a sophomore slump, but that’s okay
When the sequel to the 2019 film “Ready or Not” was announced along with its cast and premise, it seemed like the perfect recipe for yet another mediocre sequel to a hit. After…
Broad with no depth, a case against my major
“I have read many definitions of what is a conservationist, and written not a few myself, but I suspect that the best one is written not with a pen but with an axe.” I…
Gilchrist and Savit nominated by Michigan Democratic Convention for secretary of state and attorney general
A record-breaking 7,000 delegates gathered in Detroit to attend the Michigan Democratic Party’s 2026 State Endorsement Convention Sunday. The party formally nominated Lt. Gov.…
The worthless reward: How I was playing games wrong
Up until a few years ago, I always played video games with set goals in mind. I never turned on a console without knowing precisely what game I wanted to play and what I wanted to…
Fish out of water
Playing Koi is a University of Michigan student band consisting of four University students (and one alum!): Rackham student Emily Chen (guitar and vocals), LSA junior Nat Shimon…
The false promise of ‘Popular’
“Popular,” from the 2024 “Wicked” film, is a fun song. In a sunny and pink room, Galinda offers friendship to Elphaba the only way she knows how: via makeover. Ariana Grande’s…
Defeating self-loathing through the music of Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar faces a difficult task with his music. He tackles some of the most complex and uncomfortable topics that mainstream rappers have ever dealt with. From Black…
Leslie Science & Nature Center hosts Ann Arbor’s annual Earth Day Festival for kids
Local nonprofits, organizations and businesses gathered at the Leslie Science & Nature Center Sunday afternoon to take part in Ann Arbor’s annual Earth Day Festival. The…
SpringFest 2026 celebrates local bands and student arts organizations
The sounds of jazz, K-pop, spoken-word poetry and a cappella from some of the University of Michigan’s most talented musicians echoed through downtown Ann Arbor and the U-M campus…
Photo Essay: First and 10: Michigan women’s flag football pushes for recognition
In December, the University of Michigan’s women’s flag football team was practicing outside amid freezing temperatures in the dark and the snow. They had no funding, no indoor…
‘Looking for Alaska’ is much more than its ordeal
Content warning: This article contains mentions of suicide. Despite being one of most banned books in America, John Green’s debut novel “Looking for Alaska” is often taught in…
Amir Makled defeats regent Jordan Acker at Democratic convention, to run alongside incumbent Paul Brown
The floor of the Michigan Democratic Party’s state endorsement convention was filled with cheers late Sunday night, as progressive challenger Amir Makled beat incumbent Jordan…
‘One Piece’ live-action Season 2 is the perfect adaptation
Live-action anime adaptations, specifically Netflix adaptations, are known to disappoint. The streaming service has a track record of butchering adaptations of iconic anime, from…
Jalen Rose talks commencement speech, national championship and being a ‘multi-hyphened individual’
The very first question Jalen Rose was asked in his interview with The Michigan Daily was simply how he was feeling. His response was succinct and boisterous. “Like a national…
Multicultural utopias
Last summer, I studied abroad in Rome. Leading up to the trip, I was convinced that my time would be well spent endlessly gazing at men that looked like actor Michele Morrone.…
Community High School students write, create Just Desserts drama productions in 24 hours
Students in six plays, featuring a gender-swapped Mamma Mia, scamming fairies and a partying Justin Trudeau, took the stage at the Community Ensemble Theatre’s production of Just…
I look up to people who only exist on a page
As a child, I’d always fall asleep with a picture book open next to my drooling mouth, each page wrinkled from my tiny fists excitedly grabbing at them. A lot of photos of my baby…
Community vigil honors Chinese researcher Danhao Wang
University of Michigan students, faculty and community members gathered Friday evening on the Diag for a vigil honoring Danhao Wang, an assistant research scientist in the College…
4’33” and the revolutionary ordinary
A few years ago, I kept a notebook for a camp where I drew the day’s soundscapes: Likely, this was the result of a neurotic urge driven by the lack of access to recorded music at…
SportsMonday: Be Nice
At 9 a.m. every day, a reminder to “Be Nice” pops up on my phone. Then, it sits on my home screen for the rest of the day until I feel justified in marking it complete. That,…