Stories by Erin Kirkland
The Statement
Visual Statement: Florence Flea Market
BY ERIN KIRKLAND
A flash of pink peers out from one street over and catches my eye as I leave my apartment. Granted, I had only been in Firenze for 4 days and everything was a possibility for exploration.
The Statement
Personal Statement: A Venetian adventure
BY ERIN KIRKLAND
VENICE, Italy — Venetian Carnevale is supposed to be the Italian equivalent of Mardi Gras. But what happens when a torrential downpour washes away the rich colors, golden-glittering festival masks and confetti? Let me tell you.
Despite disability, student remains true to himself
BY ERIN KIRKLAND
Some have called him an inspiration. Others, a survivor. But to LSA freshman and quadriplegic Drew Clayborn, it’s simple: “I’m just Drew.”
Visual Statement: Not just a summer camp for scientists
BY ERIN KIRKLAND
The University of Michigan’s Biological Station has rustic cabins and may be located in Northern Michigan, but the criteria for a stereotypical summer camp ends there.
Personal Statement: I mugged my grandma's mugger
BY ERIN KIRKLAND
Let me set the scene for you: June 12, 2001. Slightly after 10 a.m. Central European Time. Rome, Italy.
Photo Gallery: Michigan Football Media Day
BY ERIN KIRKLAND
A selection of photographs from Michigan Football Media Day at the Al Glick Field House in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012.
Photo Gallery: Big Ten Football Media Days
BY ERIN KIRKLAND
A collection of photographs from Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill.




























