News in Ann Arbor
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…
TIFF 2026: Warner Bros. co-CEOs discuss betting on originality
On the second day of the Toronto International Film Festival, Charles Tremblay, TIFF head of market, introduced a Q&A with the co-chairs and co-CEOs of the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, Pam Abdy and Michael De Luca. Since taking over the studio in 2022, the two have taken…
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…
Remodelers Home Tour Returns Oct. 3-4 with Stops in Dexter and Ann Arbor
The 36th annual Remodelers Home Tour will give visitors a look inside 13 recently completed remodeling projects in Dexter and Ann Arbor on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3-4. Presented by the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor (BRAG Ann Arbor), the tour runs from…
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…
Ann Arbor City Council has plans for Kline's Lot sale funds
The Ann Arbor City Council has approved a plan of what to do with the revenue generated though the sale of the Kline’s parking lot. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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.
Abdul El-Sayed campaigns to students in Michigan Theater town hall
More than 100 University of Michigan students and community members gathered at the Michigan Theater Wednesday afternoon for the “Students vs. Billionaires” town hall featuring Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. The event was hosted by More Perfect University, the…
City Council grants tenants right to organize, community members call for better transit safety
The Ann Arbor City Council met at Larcom City Hall Tuesday evening, approving a Tenants Bill of Rights, a resolution to research deer management methods and fiscal allocation from the Kline’s Lot sale. Before the meeting, about 25 community members rallied outside City Hall,…