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Michigan Daily 12h ago

Vanderbilt provost C. Cybele Raver selected as 17th UMich president

by THE MICHIGAN DAILY NEWS STAFF

The University’s Board of Regents announced C. Cybele Raver will be the 17th president of the University of Michigan. Raver has served as provost and vice chancellor for academic…

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Michigan Daily 1d ago

UMich evaluates Michigan’s 2014 Medicaid expansion, finds long-term health and financial benefits

by Niko Wilson

The state of Michigan introduced the Healthy Michigan Plan in 2014, becoming one of 40 states to expand Medicaid coverage. Funded by the Affordable Care Act, this program expanded…

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Michigan Daily 1d ago

Trey Pierce working to elevate Michigan defensive tackle room

by Jordan Klein

Defensive tackle Trey Pierce has quite lofty goals for his position group. “We want to be the number one (defensive) tackle, number one (defensive) line room in the country,” he…

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Michigan Daily 5d ago

John James announces Jay DeBoyer as running mate

by Gia Verma

U.S. Rep. John James, R-Mich., announced Thursday that he has selected state Rep. Jay DeBoyer, R-Clay Township, as his running mate in the Michigan gubernatorial election. James…

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Michigan Daily 2d ago

Just This Once!

by Tobin Saxton and Kiran Parekh

We hope you don’t get bent out of shape by this puzzle! SUNDAY PUZZLE — Hello everybody! We are Tobin and Kiran and we are so excited to share our first collaboration with you!…

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Michigan Daily 4d ago

Undercurrents: Winslow Homer and the sea

by Taylor Koski

Little else in our world is as incomprehensible as our oceans, that vast body of water that surrounds us on all sides. It seems to fluctuate in moods and tempers, resting in a…

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Michigan Daily 4d ago

The Sea-Side B-Side

by Morgan Sieradski

Summer is the time for relaxation, and what better way to relax than by the sea? Whether you like to sit on the beach with a good book or sail the high seas, the water offers…

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Michigan Daily 4d ago

Why lighthouses are underrated settings for horror

by Isabella Casagranda

This article contains minor spoilers for No One Lives Under the Lighthouse and major spoilers for “The Fog Horn” by Ray Bradbury. It’s cold on the sea tonight. In the endless…

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Michigan Daily 4d ago

Subnautica saves the planet

by Estlin Salah

Despite my best efforts, I’m bad at survival games. I like the idea of carving out a life in an unfamiliar wilderness and becoming a master of my own, but I rarely have the…

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Michigan Daily 5d ago

Much of Baits II dorm to close for 2026-2027 school year

by Edith Pendell

Four out of five buildings in the Baits II Residence Hall on the University of Michigan’s North Campus will be closed for the upcoming school year. In a June 19 email provided to…

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Michigan Daily 5d ago

First serve: Previewing Michigan vs Pittsburgh

by Jaxson Kaplan-Rudolph

Coming off its best season since the pandemic, the Michigan volleyball team has reason to expect another strong year. But Big Ten volleyball is a gauntlet, and nothing will come…

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Michigan Daily 5d ago

What’s your story?

by Michelle Liao

I used to dislike reading nonfiction. It’s not that I wasn’t a curious person — rather, I learned early on that what I was searching for was always a good story. I wanted to dive…

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Michigan Daily 6d ago

John Henry Daley still battling ahead of senior season

by Nate Schreck

Usually returning All-Americans aren’t fighting for snaps going into their senior season. But for Michigan defensive end John Henry Daley, that’s the situation he’s in. “There’s…

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Michigan Daily 7d ago

UMich selects Textile Road as preferred data center site

by Zahra Kagal

The University of Michigan announced Tuesday that it has chosen the 144-acre Textile Road site as its preferred location for the research computing center in collaboration with…

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Michigan Daily 7d ago

Summer small talk

by Emily Quinteros

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…

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Michigan Daily 8d ago

Governor Gretchen Whitmer endorses Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for governor, among other Democratic nominees

by Aanya Panyadahundi

After securing the Democratic gubernatorial nomination Aug. 4, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson received an endorsement from current Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during a campaign event…

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Michigan Daily 8d ago

Construction delays may push some fall 2026 Wolverine Village residents into temporary dorms

by Glenn Hedin

Some prospective residents of the University of Michigan’s newest residence hall, Wolverine Village, may find themselves temporarily living elsewhere on campus, pending uncertain…

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Michigan Daily 8d ago

Longstanding Apple Store in Briarwood Mall relocates and revamps for a spacious, more modern design

by Rebecca Borlace

Apple Store patrons at Briarwood Mall were surprised Friday morning to see their local store — which has been a part of the Briarwood shopping scene since 2007 — had moved to a…

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Michigan Daily 8d ago

Ann Arbor partners with Oxford Companies to beautify State Street medians

by Reese Kizy

In collaboration with the city of Ann Arbor, Oxford Companies recently launched the Southside Business Improvement Zone, which aims to improve the city’s south side. Southside…

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Michigan Daily 8d ago

The Beaches know their audience

by Archisha Pathak

The lights were dim and the room was packed with people when The Beaches stepped onto stage. Many concertgoers may have expected boredom during the openers of Louis Tomlinson’s…

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Michigan Daily 8d ago

Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorses Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate

by Zahra Kagal

Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced her endorsement of U.S. Senate Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed in a press release shared by El-Sayed’s team Friday. In her…

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Michigan Daily 9d ago

From The Daily Archives: Abdul El-Sayed’s time at the University of Michigan

by Edith Pendell

Long before Abdul El-Sayed won the U.S. Senate Democratic primary nomination in Michigan, he was a student at the University of Michigan — an undergraduate between 2003 and 2007,…

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Michigan Daily 9d ago

July 2026 legislative roundup: Public safety alerts, healthcare, lobby laws and the 2027 budget

by Aanya Panyadahundi and Zahra Kagal

Each month, The Michigan Daily publishes a compilation of bills in the Michigan Legislature for students at the University of Michigan to know about. The following article…

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Michigan Daily 7d ago

‘We’re looking for the best in the country’: Breaking down Michigan’s philosophy on special teams

by Nate Schreck

“Punting is winning” is a platitude popularized by Tory Taylor, 2023 record-breaking Ray Guy Award winner. Unfortunately for the 2025 Michigan football team, however, its…

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Michigan Daily 7d ago

‘Tackling machine’ Nathaniel Staehling easing Michigan linebacker concerns

by Drew Lenard

First off, it’s Nathaniel, not Nate. The redshirt senior linebacker transfer from North Dakota State made that distinction right away when his new head coach called him by the…

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Michigan Daily 8d ago

Michigan still searching for best combination on offensive line

by Jordan Klein

There’s some talented players on the Michigan football team’s offensive line. A lot of strong pieces return from last season, but the final product remains to be seen. Despite…

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Michigan Daily 8d ago

Michigan receiving core building to final form

by Grace Wright

Despite having only one season under his belt with the Michigan football team, sophomore wide receiver Andrew Marsh seems to hold the most experience and familiarity in the…

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Michigan Daily 2d ago

Michigan defense tested by No. 4 Pitt in 3-1 exhibition loss

by Jaxson Kaplan-Rudolph

The fourth-set scoreboard looked ugly. When Michigan volleyball coach Erin Virtue called an early timeout, her team faced a seven-point deficit. The Wolverines couldn’t claw their…

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Michigan Daily 4d ago

Just keep swimming

by Amany Sayed

The worst part of my high school experience was being on the swim team. Though my teammates and coaches were always kind and encouraging, I was painfully slow — held back by my…

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Michigan Daily 2d ago

CSG discusses next steps after member recall, resolutions for school year

by Caleb Obico

The University of Michigan’s Central Student Government met over Zoom Tuesday evening to discuss the CSG code of conduct, as well as various resolutions for the upcoming school…

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Michigan Daily 5d ago

City Council rezones LIVE nightclub site for high-rise, defeats frat concert safety ordinance

by Dominic Apap

The Ann Arbor City Council met in Larcom City Hall Thursday evening to discuss the rezoning of land and an ordinance which would increase restrictions on public events posing…

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Michigan Daily 2d ago

Brock Leitgeb transfers to Loyola Marymount as Michigan rebuilds catching corps

by Caitlin Moran

After entering the transfer portal earlier this summer, senior Brock Leitgeb is transferring to Loyola Marymount following three years with the Michigan baseball team. As a…

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Michigan Daily 2h ago

Larry Black brings fresh mentality to defensive tackle room

by Grace Wright

Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham proclaimed the defensive line as a core strength of the team when he assessed the program in the spring. Now halfway through fall training…

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Michigan Daily 2h ago

Michigan finding itself in practice, ready for test in upcoming Europe trip

by Graham Barker

On Friday, the Michigan men’s basketball team will depart for Lithuania, kicking off a nine-day trip in which the Wolverines will play three exhibition games against international…

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Michigan Daily 1d ago

Still without answer at WR3, Micah Simon is anything but worried

by Drew Lenard

Michigan football wide receivers coach Micah Simon is reportedly suffering from success. He hasn’t yet decided who his wide receiver three is going to be in just three weeks time,…

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Michigan Daily 5d ago

Expectations continue to mount for Bryce Underwood

by Grace Wright

The 2026 Michigan football team looks markedly different from last year’s squad. A new leader at the helm of the ship in the form of head coach Kyle Whittingham, a duo of new…

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Michigan Daily 5d ago

Doug Elisaia raising the bar in the weight room, helping Michigan find its ‘40% left’

by Drew Lenard

Junior offensive lineman Andrew Sprague called it ‘mental warfare.’ It’s what new Michigan football strength and conditioning coach Doug Elisaia emphasizes the most during…

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Michigan Daily 6d ago

Kyle Whittingham focused on beating, not hating Ohio State

by Jordan Klein

The Michigan football team has a new sheriff in town with first-year coach Kyle Whittingham. Like any first-year coach, Whittingham has brought his fair share of change to Ann…

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