News across Washtenaw County
Domestic violence advocates urge passage of PPO bills
Advocates are pressing Michigan lawmakers to get rid of fees for serving restraining orders. Colin Jackson reports bills to do so are nearing the finish line.
Slotkin says voters should be wary of federal interference in midterms
A U.S. Senator from Michigan says Democrats need to have a plan if they retake Congress in November. As Russ McNamara reports, Elissa Slotkin says it’s the only way to move on from the Trump era.
Journalist Peter Bergen talks implications of 9/11 attacks 25 years later
More than 75 students and community members gathered at the Ford School of Public Policy Tuesday afternoon for “25 years after 9/11: Reflections on the U.S. war on terror,” a lecture examining the current and future implications of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The event —…
Three injured after fans stormed the field at Western Michigan game; DPSS urges caution
On Sept. 5, following the Michigan football team’s last-second Hail Mary win over Western Michigan, a swarm of fans climbed the wall separating the stands from the field and stormed the field to celebrate. Storming the Michigan Stadium field is not unprecedented. Attendees rushed…
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…
Mental health awareness is not reflected in college culture
Today, it’s fairly commonplace for professors to encourage students to ask for help and prioritize their mental well-being during syllabus week. But when students feel they must prioritize these difficult courses and other responsibilities over their health, there is something to…
CSG elects Communications Committee leadership, talks data center meetings
The University of Michigan’s Central Student Government met Tuesday evening in the Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning to elect new Communications Committee leadership and discuss executive meetings with University of Michigan leadership. The meeting began with the…
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…