The Daily Weekly

Dorm life is a major part of any college student’s experience, and at the University of Michigan, this is no different. 9,500 students already live across 18 residence halls, and President Ono recently announced plans for a new dorm and dining hall with the capacity for another 2,000+ students. In this episode, we break down the differences between all 18 dorms, get student perspectives on which d...

On November 1st, members of the Black Student Union at the University of Michigan gathered on the Diag to announce a new platform dedicated to increasing diversity. The platform addresses both increasing the quantity and quality of diversity at Michigan, where Undergraduate Black student enrollment at the university is less than 4.2%, a number the student union sees as insufficient. On this episod...

The University recently announced that beginning in the fall of 2023, all students who wish to major in computer science at the University of Michigan must now submit a major-specific application. The change in admissions was prompted by high student demand for computer science courses relative to classroom capacity. On this episode of The Daily Weekly, hear from conversations with students, compu...

Following the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran, there have been worldwide protests against the Iranian government's harsh authoritative regime. In Ann Arbor, members of the University of Michigan community gathered for a vigil held in memory of Mahsa Amini. Set against this vigil, The Daily Weekly examines students’ thoughts on the ongoing protests and we hear from a member* of the The Persian Student...

As part II of the The Daily Weekly's coverage of the 2022 midterm elections, our content producers sat down to discuss what's on this year's statewide ballot. We dive into the three proposals on the ballot and talk about what enacting these proposals will look like in Michigan. Learn more about what issues are most important to U-M students in this election, and how they are reflected on the ballo...

On this episode of the Daily Weekly, we think ahead to the upcoming Michigan midterm elections. We sat down to talk to both candidates running for mayor in Ann Arbor, Christopher Taylor and Eric B. Lipson, as well as Sherry A. Wells, one of seven candidates for the board of regents at U of M. They explained their motivations for running and perspectives on the previous boards and their own reasoni...

In this episode of The Daily Weekly, we sit down with Maura Thompson (Ann Arbor Downtown Development Association) and Professor Robert Goodspeed (U-M Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning) to discuss the recent construction projects on campus, their impacts on students, and how these developments are contributing to U-M’s sustainability goals.

In this episode of The Daily Weekly, we discuss the recent chemical spill into the Huron River by Tribar Technologies in Wixom, MI and address students' concerns over the potability of Ann Arbor’s drinking water. We discuss the ecological, public health, and policy impacts of the spill as well as the recurring negligence displayed by Tribar in polluting the Huron Watershed. We spoke with Daniel Br...

Why are labor unions coming back? In the last year, union activity has risen in Ann Arbor, the state of Michigan, and nationwide. This episode seeks to understand what factors are contributing to increased union membership, how unions work, and what's going on with the unions in Ann Arbor. Listen to learn more about the recent nurses' union at Michigan Medicine and previous labor movements at the...

On this 52nd Earth Day, we take a look at the University’s Carbon Neutrality Plan and U-M students’ role in combating climate change. This episode of The Daily Weekly examines the recent climate strike that took place on the university Diag on March 25th. Many students and clubs joined in protesting the lack of preventive actions against climate change. The strike was a part of “Fridays for the Fu...

On Monday, March 21, MSW students, also known as the Master of Social Work students, gathered out on the Diag to rally support for the Payments for Placements (P4P) plan. Unlike other graduate students, MSW students do not receive compensation for their internships. Matt Daragay, the Central Student Government representative for the School of Social Work and co-chair of P4P, sat down with The Dail...

In this episode of The Daily Weekly, we discuss the history of Ukraine’s relationship with Russia, the people who are affected by the invasion including what life looks like there now, and what Michigan students can and are doing to help. Our guests share their knowledge and personal experiences to bring a multifaceted perspective and understanding of the conflict.

In this week’s episode of The Daily Weekly, we talk to Jon Vaughn himself. We hear about his 150-day protest in front of the University President's house, his reaction to his campsite being removed, and his upcoming run for the Board of Regents. Then, we’ll bring you coverage of the protest that ensued after the campsite’s removal.

When University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel was fired after an investigation found that he had an inappropriate relationship with another university employee, questions on who would be the next president immediately began circulating. As the search for the next president continues, The Daily Weekly talked to the presidential search committee on what they're looking for in candidates to su...

In this special episode of The Daily Weekly, we sit down with U-M alum Jane Coaston to discuss her time as a student, working for The New York Times, approach to podcasting, Wordle, and much more. After graduating from the University of Michigan, Jane started her career in journalism writing in sports before becoming a senior politics reporter at Vox. She now writes for NY Times Opinion and hosts...

In this episode of The Daily Weekly, we explore possible outcomes of a new case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center, which will be decided this June and could overturn Roe v. Wade. We discuss healthcare, stigma, and the implications of a 1931 law in Michigan that could, nullified by Roe, criminalize abortion in the state. We spoke with Michigan experts Professor Anna Kirkland, Dr. Lisa Harris,...

This episode follows an article recently published by The Michigan Daily's Focal Point section about the serious safety and misconduct concerns within University Housing. The Michigan Daily reporters who broke the story, join The Daily Weekly to discuss the residential staff's grievances and where the university has fallen short on its commitments. Later, we speak with a former residential advisor...

In this episode of The Daily Weekly, we explore why the Omicron surge is causing confusion over quarantine policies amongst the students, how instructors are feeling about returning to the classroom, and hear from a university nurse about what she's seeing at the hospital. 

In this episode of The Daily Weekly, we explore the numerous email exchanges between Dr. Schlissel and the subordinate employee, the extent to which Dr. Schlissel misused his powers, and the impact it has left on the University of Michigan’s reputation.

In this episode, we talk to students about their Marriage Pact experiences and interview Liam McGregor, the student ambassador to the program, about the origins and future of the Pact.

In this episode of the Daily Weekly, we interview Professor John Low and Rackham Assistant Dean Ethriam Brammer on the history of the land acknowledgement, the efforts of Native American students and faculty to increase Native American representation on campus, and the University’s current relationship with Native communities.

In this special episode of The Daily Weekly reporters from The Daily read hour-by-hour reports of what they observed as they sat outside of Schlissel’s house from 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 5 to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6 with the Robert Anderson protestors. You can read the full story here: https://www.michigandaily.com/news/24-hours-with-the-robert-anderson-survivor-protesters-outside-schlis...

In this episode of the Daily Weekly we speak with Daily reporters and Michigan faculty members to examine President Schlissel's accomplishments, exit package, and surrounding controversy in the wake of his announced early resignation.

Trigger Warning: The following episode contains material around sexual assault and sexual misconduct that may be disturbing or traumatizing to some audiences. Listener discretion advised. In this episode of the Daily Weekly, we provide audio from the protest against the University’s handling of sexual misconduct outside of the President’s house, and we also talk to Porter Hughes, Press Secretary o...

In this week's episode we examine how different parts of our campus community are readjusting to an in-person semester from underclassman stepping foot on campus for the first time to blue bus riders to professors grappling with the benefits and stresses of in-class instruction.