The Daily Weekly

In this episode of Behind The Story , we take a closer look at The Michigan Daily’s reporting on the University of Michigan’s proposed $1.25 billion computational facility in Ypsilanti. While the University describes it as a research hub, activists have raised concerns about transparency, equity, and environmental impact. With help from Assistant News Editor Glenn Hedin and Senior News Editor Mari...

This week, The Daily covered UMich's firing and suspension of employees in relation to a pro-Palestinian protest, an anti-ICE rally in the Diag, a Black Student Union protest against DEI cuts and U-M's announcement it will continue funding current LEAD Scholars until their graduation. Also, the ACLU launched a federal lawsuit claiming President Donald Trump unlawfully and abruptly terminat...

This week, the University of Michigan cut funding to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programming , the U-M Jewish community sent two letters to the administration , a rally was held in support of transgender rights, a $2 million grant was awarded to the Nursing School and The Michigan Daily broke down the University's recent land purchases.

This week, we dive into the opening of Paris Banh Mi, the federal charges against former Michigan football team quarterback coach Matt Weiss, the vandalism at UMich Provost McCauley's home, Ann Arbor's boil water advisory and updates on the Spring Commencement ceremony.

In this episode, we chat with University of Michigan Professor Oliver Haimson about TikTok's special algorithm and the app's impact on students. Then, U-M social intern and internet personality Lily Higgins discusses her reaction to the temporary ban. Finally, we hear from U-M students. Stay tuned. To make this episode we used previous reporting from Associated Press .

This week, we explain the United States Department of Education's warning to the University of Michigan, the Department of Astronomy's plan to launch a satellite in 2029, the vigil in honor of Disability Day of Mourning, the impact of rising egg prices on Ann Arbor businesses and Ann Arbor Public Power's rally in favor of two energy resolutions.

This week, The Daily covered Winterfest , U-M’s vigil honoring victims of the MSU shooting , and reactions from researchers , professors , and LGBTQ+ students and organizations to the Trump administration’s actions.

This week, The Daily covers the University of Michigan Residential Staff’s concerns over short-notice terminations , the death of an individual on South University Avenue, and a vehicle collision that left a student with severe injuries. Plus, winter weather advisories and Zach Bryan’s upcoming concert at the Big House. This episode contains mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know is in cr...

This week, we break down the lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Michigan against the University, the suspension of the pro-Palestine student organization SAFE, the University's opening ceremony for Black History Month, and the ways that some of President Trump's executive orders could impact higher education.

In this episode of The Daily Weekly, we explore the rise of fast fashion and overconsumption on college campuses. A professor from the Ross School of Business, Dr. Marcus Collins, and a professor from the LSA Department of Communication and Media, Dr. Devon Powers, discuss how businesses persuade students to buy more than they need, and the co-president of student organization Eco Threads, Mori Ro...

This week, we dive into local immigration policies following ICE activity in downtown Ann Arbor , the city’s snow match program , Governor Whitmer’s signing of 16 reproductive rights bills , and the nearly $400,000 awarded to a suicide prevention facilit y.

This week, we discuss why classes remained open despite -19-degree wind chills , the potential impact of the Trump administration on research funding at Umich , the charges pro-Palestinean protesters face following a die-in protest in August, a stabbing outside a campus health center pavilion and highlights from MLK day celebrations .

This week, we discuss a lawsuit filed against the University of Michigan by pro-Palestinian activists over alleged free speech violations, the University’s launch of the Institute for Civil Discourse , the removal of the CSG president and vice president from office , an Ann Arbor ordinance banning pre-tenancy fees , the break-ins of more than two dozen cars during a basketball game and the tentati...

The 2024 Election consumed both the University of Michigan campus and the country at large this year. Now that the results are in, the Daily Weekly team breaks down what exactly the results of the election are, and how students and voting participation organizers are feeling.

As most students know, the University of Michigan is constantly updating its infrastructure. Its current plan, Vision 2034 has ideas to increase sustainability and capacity for students in coming years. However, its new detailed proposal, Campus Plan 2050 expands this vision with more plans for connectivity, further climate regulation goals, accounting for a larger academic community at the Univer...

Stay tuned while we break down how UMich filed a complaint against SAFE that threatened suspension, record student enrollment in Fall 2024, the Jim Toy Community Center opening on Main St, Judith Butler’s lecture on Academic Freedom in a time of Destruction, the Ann Arbor District Library’s Black History Bicentennial Mural dedication, the UMMA Feel Good Frybread event, and the Michigan Daily’s riv...

This week, we discuss how CSG voted to impeach the CSG president and vice president , the Faculty Senate passed motions to address governance, gender-based violence and policy transparency , SACUA’s motion to censure the UMich Board of Regents , a vigil held on Liberty Plaza to honor the life of Aura Rosser, a 40-year-old Black woman who was killed by police officers 10 years ago , the 2024 Winter...

Stay tuned as we break down get out the vote efforts on campus leading up to Election Day on Tuesday, as well as some Election Day results. For all relevant election results, visit michigandaily.com or follow us on X .

This week, we break down how Harris and Walz visited Ann Arbor ,  early in-person voting across Michigan , UMich and MSU students’ run of 64 miles between East Lansing and Ann Arbor, Pizza Cat’s grand opening, GEO’s rally against the decision for GSI reductions and The Daily’s Q & A sit-down with Michigan Supreme Court candidates. 

In this episode, The Daily Weekly dives into the vibrant startup culture at the University of Michigan. We explore the entrepreneurial mindset that thrives on campus, we speak with founders of startups, like Milieu and Beacon Book Box. We also hear from an industry expert who uncovers how these student innovators manage the delicate balance between academics and building a business.

 This week, we break down how U-M Health avoided a workers’ strike, the University Board of Regents plan to consider an institutional neutrality bylaw, and the Space Force selecting the University to participate in the Space Strategic Technological Institute 3. Plus, the Ford school hosted an event about the role of Latine voters in the upcoming election, and U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin and former U....

This week, tune in as we break down how a UMich student was arrested at a pro-Palestine protest while multiple students were pepper sprayed, University President Santa Ono and Chief Investment Officer Erik Lundberg’s off-campus homes were vandalized, Michigan Hillel hosted a “One Year Later” exhibition on the Diag, Jewish students faced an armed home invasion during a Rosh Hashanah celebration and...

Stay tuned as we explain Tim Walz’s visit to the Big House , Trump’s visit to Warren for a town hall, a rally hosted by JRC and pro-Palestine protesters constructed a mock border wall on the Diag . Also we break down how LSA cut about 8% of GSIs for fall 2024 and the 29th annual Earthfest .