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In the comfort of her kitchen
The smell of spices draws me to the kitchen. I find my mother sitting at the table, bowls scattered around her with her sleeves pulled up to her elbows. Her knife tapping rhythmically against the cutting board fills the room, blending with the quiet hum of whatever music she has…
How far-right ideology idealizes thinness
If you’ve spent any time on the internet recently, it’s likely you’ve stumbled across some form of content related to the rise in “skinny culture” — the idolization of thinness that promotes disordered eating habits and views body size as a measure of beauty and self-worth. From…
Last first week
Laura Cencer is an Opinion Cartoonist and can be reached at lcencer@umich.edu.
Swim & Dive Posts Strong Showing Against Ann Arbor Pioneer
The Dexter High School girls swim and dive team continued its strong start to the season Thursday, Sept. 10, with several standout performances against Ann Arbor Pioneer, including five state-qualifying performances and a strong showing from the Dreadnaught divers. Dexter opened…
Washtenaw United: Avalon Housing works to build a better future for those who need a home
The leading cause of homelessness is the lack of affordable housing, and that's especially true here in Washtenaw County. Avalon Housing in Ann Arbor works to solve this problem by building more supportive housing communities. The group's co-executive directors, Scott Ellis and…
Hundreds honor Tommy York for his passion for food and service to the community
The local community came together Sunday to honor and remember Ann Arbor food visionary Tommy York. WEMU's Ana Longoria reports.
SportsMonday: Win over Oklahoma shows for now, Michigan will be all right
Everyone learned a week ago that the now-No. 19 Michigan football team is far from flawless. Needing a Hail Mary to get past Western Michigan was one of the most blatant ways the Wolverines could’ve established that. Michigan didn’t disprove that fact in Week 2 against then-No.…
Michigan leans on strong defense and penalties to topple Illinois, 2-0
Facing a team it had failed to beat for five years, the Michigan women’s soccer team knew it would take composure to snap that streak against Illinois. And it was that calmness that showcased itself all afternoon in a 2-0 Wolverines victory. Michigan (3-1-3 overall, 1-1-0 Big…
Michigan success in South Florida runs through Burke-Gordon connection
Junior opposite hitter Cymarah Gordon flew into Tampa as a budding star for the Michigan volleyball team. She entered the weekend as a player still growing into her starting right-side role, and returned from it as an indispensable one. Both matches at the South Florida…
Michigan adapts to win 3-0 against South Florida at South Florida Invitational
The Michigan volleyball team had unfinished business in the second match of the South Florida Invitational after a close loss on Friday to No. 11 Texas Christian. Therefore, the Wolverines’ match against the host of the tournament, South Florida (1-7), was a chance for them to…
Michigan’s promising attacks stall against Indiana back line in 1-0 loss
For the Michigan men’s soccer team, getting into dangerous positions wasn’t the problem against No. 5 Indiana, finishing them was. Throughout Friday’s 1-0 loss, the Wolverines found stretches of possession and opportunities to push through the Hoosiers’ defense. But whether it…
Younger Michigan falls to No. 5 Indiana, struggles against a senior team
Keeping the energy high and heading the ball more times than one can count, the new faces of Michigan men’s soccer team freshman class debuted their talent across the field at the Big Ten season opener. Despite the frustrating 1-0 loss to No. 5 Indiana, the Wolverines still…