The Michigan Daily photographers have selected their favorite photographs from the past academic year, highlighting some of the most important events and people that impacted the University.

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Adam Schnitzer

A protester takes refuge from the crowds during the St. Patrick’s Day riot on South University Avenue on March 17.

Allison Kruske

The Daily’s annual Fashion B-Side combined outfits inspired by movies and clothing. This portrait was inspired by “Edward Scissorhands.”

Todd Needle

Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) and Trey Burke (3).

Alden Reiss

Trey Burke (3) reaches for the basket in a Feb. 5 game against Michigan State at Breslin Center. The Spartans won 64-54.

Alden Reiss

Business junior Manish Parikh and LSA sophomore Omar Hashwi, unofficially elected Central Student Government president
and vice president, had to attend a marathon 12-hour hearing that sought to determine if the pair committed any violations of the election code.

Erin Kirkland

The Michigan hockey team celebrates its 3-2 overtime win. Sophomore defenseman Kevin Clare (4) scored the game-winning goal in the Great Lakes Invitational Championship on Dec. 31 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

Alden Reiss

University students and Ann Arbor residents gather at Walgreen's on Jackson Ave. for the filming of “The Ellen Show” on Dec. 7, 2011.

Jed Moch

A hot air balloon on North Campus as part of the University’s Go North! Initiative soars above the North Campus Diag on Sept. 22, 2011. More than 150 people rode the balloon as it climbed about 100 feet high.