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Huron River mussel relocation project prevents danger posed by Peninsular Dam removal
The pending removal of the Peninsular Dam later this year has caused concern for specific animals in its ecosystem. A group of local volunteers have concluded an effort to relocate mussels around the dam this summer. WEMU’s Joshua Nieman reports.
A Sweet Celebration for Milan Resident’s 104th birthday
Milan resident Dorothy Hall (center) celebrated her 104th birthday with friends new and old at Life Is Sweet on Sept. 25. Hall, who turned 104 earlier in the week, enjoyed a cannoli as customers joined in singing “Happy Birthday” and offering their congratulations.
TIFF 2026: ‘Wild Horse Nine’ loves to riff
After reflecting on aging friendships in a remote ocean-side village in “The Banshees of Inisherin,” filmmaker Martin McDonagh is back in the same spirit with “Wild Horse Nine.” The late-’60s CIA buddy cop movie is filled with juxtaposition; beautiful imagery contrasts the…
Delta Gamma hosts former NBC sports broadcaster Andrea Joyce
The University of Michigan’s chapter of the Delta Gamma sorority welcomed Andrea Joyce, a retired NBC sports broadcaster and chapter alum, to Rackham Auditorium for “Values in Focus,” part of the sorority’s nationwide Lectureships in Values and Ethics series. Hosted in…
The In the Rough B-Side
What sticks in the public memory — and what is talked about the most — are often the best works of art on offer. But every day there are games, films, books and shows that seem to slip through the cracks. Those experiences that aren’t perfect — but certainly still meant something…
In defense of 12-episode romance anime slop
If there is one entertainment medium that saw its popularity rise during this decade, it’s anime. What was once a niche subgenre of animated television has now become a cultural staple. However, even with the popularity of anime rising, there still appears to be a fine line…
‘Glee’ Season 1 is genius socio-political commentary (because it sucks)
One of the perks of having a girlfriend who was deeply invested in her local theatre community is that I now have the privilege of watching one of the most culturally relevant pieces of modern television: “Glee.” We have made it through a full season thus far, and it has opened…
Make reading fun again
I hate reading in public. Anything that isn’t mindless scrolling feels hopelessly performative in today’s society, and I feel unnecessarily judged by non-readers when I pull out a book instead of my phone. I could handle this judgment, if only I weren’t also worried about the…
Chrono Cross never wanted to be a sequel
If you read reviews for Chrono Cross, you’ll often find a similar sentiment among its detractors: It’s nothing like Chrono Trigger. Chrono Trigger, a 1995 Super Nintendo role-playing game, followed the adventures of a group of heroes as they traveled across time to fight an…
Your old art is not ugly
If you’re a chronically online perfectionist like me, chances are, art is your solo hobby. It’s difficult to share your work when you know there’s someone much better out there, but if you take a leap of faith and post your art online, it might just be the key to finding a…
Cinema Chat: A preview of October attractions at the Michigan and State Theaters, plus 'Ha Chan, Shake Your Booty!' and 'Primetime' open this weekend
As the month of September wraps up, the film world still delivers something new! WEMU's Mat Hopson meets up again with Tara Calligan to chat about the new films coming to downtown Ann Arbor! Plus, they gave a preview of the exciting (and spooky) film offerings coming to the…
Decommissioned ladders repurposed for public art installation at Ann Arbor's new Fire Station No. 4
For years, the ladders of the Ann Arbor Fire Department have been a symbol of service to the community. Now, after being decommissioned, the ladders are being repurposed. WEMU Caroline MacGregor reports.