Campus Life
Feature Photo: Bo lives on
- Ariel Bond/Daily
By: Ariel Bond
Cathy Schembechler admires the "Heart of a Champion" sculpture in honor of her late husband Bo Schembechler was unveiled in the Cardiovascular Center of the University of Michigan Hospital last night. Dr. Kim A. Eagle described Bo as "that little sailboat that kept sailing." Miniature busts of Bo were given to former players on Schembechler's team and his wife, Cathy.
IFC and Panhel elect new executive boards
- Samantha Trauben/Daily
By: Veronica Menaldi
The Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Association, the groups responsible for governing most of campus’s fraternities and sororities respectively, both held executive board member elections for the one-year term starting in December this week in the Anderson Room of the Michigan Union.
Controversy over gender-neutral bathroom sign reveals the subtleties of campus attitudes
By: Olivia Carrino
A recent change in the sign outside of a gender-neutral bathroom on the third floor of the Michigan Union has caused a bit of a public relations headache for the building’s administrators.
Before You Were Here: When the Big Ten denied Michigan a Rose Bowl bid
By: Peter Noorani
A loss to Ohio State this Saturday would keep Michigan one win short of receiving bowl eligibility, but it would not be the first time the Buckeyes have kept the Wolverines out of the postseason.
Former Michigan QB Feagin waives preliminary exam for drug charges
- Jake Fromm/Daily
By: Devon Thorsby
Former Michigan football player Justin Feagin appeared in Washtenaw County Court Wednesday afternoon before Judge Charles Pope to waive his right to a preliminary exam for three drug charges brought against him.
University among top U.S. institutions in number of international students
By: Allie White
A recent study conducted by the Institute of International Education shows that the University is a popular destination for foreign students, ranking at No. 6 on a list of U.S. colleges with the most international students.
Campus Clubs: Go Blue, Beat OSU
By: Eric Perkey
Few causes can unite students and organizations across campus like the Michigan–Ohio State University rivalry. While the Wolverines get ready to take on the Buckeyes this Saturday, the student-run Go Blue, Beat OSU club has planned rivalry-themed events throughout the week to build school spirit.
Off the Beaten Path: Newberry Hall
- Aaron Augsburger/Daily
By: Allie White
In 1890, Helen Newberry donated $18,000 to the Students’ Christian Association in honor of her husband, John Newberry. One year later, the association’s headquarters on South State Street was completed bearing the name “Newberry Hall.” In all likelihood, Mrs. Newberry didn’t know that 200 years later the building she helped finance would be home to nearly 100,000 archaeological artifacts.
In lecture, Notre Dame prof. encourages learning for learning's sake
By: Lillian Xiao
During a lecture last night, Susan Blum, author of "My Word!: Plagiarism and College Culture," said sociocultural pressures to succeed in college are a driving force for students to seek easy and efficient means for achievement.
Ann Arbor representatives push for two gay rights bills
By: Nicole Aber
Proponents of gay rights in Michigan took two big steps forward recently with the introduction of a resolution that would legalize same-sex marriage in the state and the passage through a state House of Representatives committee of a bill that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation.
