Stories by Danielle Raykhinshteyn
Professors say state GOP education bill is political strategy
BY DANIELLE RAYKHINSHTEYN
As a result of a bill introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives by Rep. Al Pscholka (R–Stevensville) in late March, the University could experience budget cuts of $47 million between the three campuses for the 2013-2014 academic year, raising questions about the future of University funding.
GOP aims to penalize University, Wayne State
BY DANIELLE RAYKHINSHTEYN
A subcommittee in the Michigan House of Representatives proposed a new bill that could cut funding to the University's three campuses by about by $41 million for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Levin announces he won't run for re-election in 2014
BY DANIELLE RAYKHINSHTEYN
Democratic Sen. Carl Levin sent political shockwaves through the nation last week when he announced he will not be running for re-election in 2014.
Detroit to get emergency manager
BY DANIELLE RAYKHINSHTEYN
Republican Gov. Rick Snyder announced Friday that he will soon appoint an emergency manager for Detroit.
Groups host discussion on Michigan abortion restrictions
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BY DANIELLE RAYKHINSHTEYN
On Monday night, the University's chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union and Students for Choice hosted a panel on reproductive rights.
Researchers find water in 1960s moon samples
BY DANIELLE RAYKHINSHTEYN
Geology Prof. Youxue Zhang is part of a research team that recently discovered plagioclase mineral moon rocks that contain up to six parts per million of water — a finding that could have much larger implications for the perceived formation of the moon.
President makes emotional appeal for gun control
BY DANIELLE RAYKHINSHTEYN
On Tuesday night, President Barack Obama gave the first State of the Union address of his second term in office.
Students compete to raise awareness of U.S. crisis
BY DANIELLE RAYKHINSHTEYN
A group of University students are gearing up to compete with some of the best universities in the United States — but they’re not playing sports: they’re trying to solve the nation’s fiscal crisis.
University history to be chronicled on website
BY DANIELLE RAYKHINSHTEYN
In 1870, Madelon Stockwell became the first woman to enroll at the University. She was followed by 33 women the next fall and together they laid the path to 2013, where about 50 percent of University students are women.
University and local leaders reflect on Detroit rail announcement
BY DANIELLE RAYKHINSHTEYN
In a star-studded announcement Friday, Republican Gov. Rick Snyder and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood announced a new mass transit rail system spanning 3.3 miles of Woodward Avenue.
