News in Ann Arbor
‘I’m not gonna let these guys down’: Michigan bet on Nathaniel Staehling, and he plans on cashing in
It was one of Alex Whittingham’s first few days on the job as linebackers coach with the No. 19 Michigan football team when he came across some familiar tape. It was early January 2026, and the college football transfer portal was wide open. In the process of combing through…
Ann Arbor for Public Power’s ballot proposal will be in voters’ hands in November — here’s what to know
Ann Arbor for Public Power successfully gathered more than 5,000 signatures on a petition to place a utility governance proposal on Ann Arbor’s 2026 midterm ballot, offering residents a chance to replace DTE Energy’s electrical utility with a city-run power grid. If voters…
The always reliable presence that is Chase Taylor
On Monday, Chase Taylor came to the rescue of one of his teammates. The No. 19 Michigan football team’s sophomore linebacker saved his classmate, sophomore cornerback Shamari Earls, from a universally dreaded experience: Earls’ car was about to get towed. To avoid the universally…
New turf in Michigan Stadium providing playing surface upgrade
Michigan Stadium looks a little bit different this year, and not just due to the new faces on the sideline. This July, a brand-new playing surface was installed inside Michigan Stadium. The installation and turf came from FieldTurf by Tarkett Sports, a company that’s been…
What To Watch For: UTEP
The first two weeks of the season have been eventful for the No. 19 Michigan football team, to say the least. Week 1 saw an in-state clash with Western Michigan where fans and pundits alike anticipated a blow-out win instead got a nail-biter Hail-Mary ending. With expectations…
The Daily predicts Week 3 football games
After some mixed results from our Week 2 picks, The Michigan Daily’s football beat is back for Week 3. Schreck was quick to spite Wright picking Michigan State in the upset over Notre Dame, while all members picked former Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham’s former team, Utah, to…
Tech-free cafe Orijin brings unique pastries downtown
One of Ann Arbor’s newest cafes, Orijin Bakery, opened its doors Aug. 19, curating a laptop- and tablet-free environment designed to encourage people to connect without distraction. Orijin’s menu includes an array of different pastries, coffee and tea drinks. It specializes in…
Protesters gather to mark one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for minors
Dozens of Ann Arbor community members gathered Thursday afternoon outside of the University of Michigan’s Alexander G. Ruthven Building during the University’s Board of Regents meeting. The protest marked one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for…
Re: National college church organization Acts2 Network connected to decades of spiritual abuse allegations
Writing for The Michigan Daily throughout my college years was one of the greatest privileges I had at the University of Michigan. So it’s hard to capture the dismay I felt at The Daily’s seemingly random investigation of Acts2 Network — whose only relevance to the University is…
‘Anyone can cook’: Ratatouille on the Quad
For the first time in two years, the Student Activities Board hosted an outdoor movie night Sept. 9 with a showing of Disney’s “Ratatouille.” The movie was shown on the South Quad with blankets scattered across the grass and popcorn, candy bars, and soda provided. During the…
State test scores show Ann Arbor Schools' achievement gap continues
Students in the Ann Arbor Public Schools are, for the most part, performing better than their counterparts across the state, but a large achievement gap still remains. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
Fluctuating scoring steadied by Bartholdson produces positive results at Badger Invitational
A winding path at the Badgers Invitational welcomed the Michigan women’s golf team to the 2026-2027 season. Despite shrinking in the second round after a dominant first, the Wolverines recovered with a solid finish in round three. Scoring 283-306-292 (+17), Michigan’s younger…