News across Greater Ann Arbor

Sports gambling is America’s quiet epidemic. It’s time to act like it.
A menace has been staring America in the face for years. Its reign of chaos has left relationships forever altered, finances devastated and thousands of Americans dead in its wake. Those of us who enjoy turning on the game after a long day of work have become all too familiar…

Can we make data centers work for everyone?
As the entire tech industry shifts its focus to the development of artificial intelligence, there are almost 3,000 planned or ongoing data center projects across the country. At the same time, numerous tech executives and members of President Donald Trump’s administration…
Haikal’s late winner overcomes Michigan’s passing struggles
In his first start for the Michigan men’s soccer team, graduate midfielder Michael Haikal had the defining moment the Wolverines had been searching for all night. Dealing with injury for most of the season, Haikal has played on restricted minutes. He never played more than a half…
Michigan rallies late for 2-1 senior night win over Oakland
Senior night wasn’t an easy win, but the Michigan men’s soccer team made sure it was memorable. After dominating long stretches of play, outshooting Oakland (3-3-3 overall) in opportunities and piling up corner kicks, the Wolverines (3-2-2) found themselves locked in a tense…
Michigan offensive line still not where it ‘should be’
Michigan offensive line coach Jim Harding recognizes the value of his guys up front — they’re the engine of the offense. A split-second of protection is the difference between sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood having enough time to deliver a strike to a receiver, or getting…
Micah Simon can’t, won’t, take Buchanan, Marsh off the field
Four long weeks ago, the wide receiver three position still engulfed much of the Michigan football team’s preseason discussion. Sophomores Andrew Marsh and JJ Buchanan were already slotted in the top two spots, but behind them, a fierce battle was taking place. There were the two…

Consumer protections should include influencer advertisements
It is common on social media to see influencers advocating for supplements, claiming they cured their anxiety, fixed their gut or helped them lose weight. However, many of these fantastical claims are not true, and often the influencer making them is being paid to do so. Social…

Silent Supporters
By Steve Gwisdalla There are people out there that are the true, beating heart of our personal and professional lives. While loud cheers and public praise are easy to notice, the quietest contributions often hold the most profound weight. These beautiful souls back your highest…
Michigan still searching for ‘dominant’ performance
Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham knows his team isn’t where it needs to be, and he was candid about that in his press conference Monday. “We’re 3-1, I feel like we’re 0-4,” Whittingham said. “I can tell you that’s how I feel. We’re one play away from being 4-0, and one…
Michigan run blocking leading way to better efficiency
For as long as it’s been playing football, the Michigan football team’s calling card has been its run game. That’s carried over into the last five years, as the Wolverines averaged about 2,700 rush yards per season from 2021-2025. If Michigan maintains the weekly rush production…
Michigan turns to new leadership after previous captains depart
With the departure of former captains T.J. Hughes, Kienan Draper, Tyler Duke and Luca Fantilli — the No. 2 Michigan hockey team is left to start again with new leadership. With the season less than a week away, the Wolverines are ready to build on last year with a diverse group…

Alcohol x Wellness Darty: We have to do it all?
I remember being in the airport with my mom when she asked me if I had ever drunk alcohol before. I was in my sophomore year of high school, and I hadn’t. She asked if I had any interest, and I said I didn’t, which was the truth. She pressed me a little harder, not […]