News in Ann Arbor
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…
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…
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…
Offense seeking explosive plays after lackluster start
Going into the season, the one word that almost everyone inside Schembechler Hall used to describe the offense was explosive. But throughout the first two weeks of the season, that explosivity remains to be seen. While exact definitions differ, explosive plays are generally…
Brown and Coombs reinvigorating Michigan punting
The No. 19 Michigan football team has allowed just 22 points in two games. Opponents have notched 551 offensive yards, yet still struggled to seal the deal in the red zone. The Wolverines’ defense shut offenses down; but it didn’t necessarily do it alone. Four of Western Michigan…
Savion Hiter open to expanding his role with Michigan
Freshman running back Savion Hiter joined the No. 19 Michigan football team in the offseason amid lots of hype. The former five-star prospect earned respect through fall camp for his supposed breakneck speed and raw talent. But how those talents would transfer to collegiate…
Linebackers ‘can get better’ within Jay Hill’s system
The No. 19 Michigan football team’s cornerbacks have first-round NFL draft upside, while its defensive line has an All-American and arguably draws the most praise of any unit. The linebackers have none of those accolades, and still, the defense revolves around them. With all…
Abdul El-Sayed: The revolution that won’t end and the king of democracy in America
If you remember, a little over a year ago, Zohran Kwame Mamdani won the Democratic primary to become the nominee for New York City mayor, setting off a chain of events that have shaped — and continue to shape — the landscape of the Democratic Party. Mamdani is, of course, a…
Why did we stop playing?
When was the last time you felt completely and totally in the moment? The last time you were somewhere and had no thoughts about the next homework assignment, or shift at work, or argument with a friend? How often are these moments hitting you? A few weeks ago, I was asked: “When…
Is Ann Arbor getting more dangerous? The data says no
On Jan. 22, 2025, a crime alert was issued by the University of Michigan for a stabbing that was reported near Michigan Medicine’s D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion. Later that same year, a shootout at Ann Arbor’s Packard-Platt Plaza led to the death of a teenager. In…