Stories by Haley Goldberg
THE STATEMENT
Students of the Year 2012 to 2013
- Illustration by Alicia Kovalcheck
BY HALEY GOLDBERG
In these eight pages, you can read the stories of the 11 nominees we felt embodied a “Student of the Year.” They’re students working to aid communities near and far, advocating for justice on campus, representing the University proudly on the field, on the court and overall making this campus a better place.
The Fans of Fairness
- Teresa Mathew/Daily
BY HALEY GOLDBERG
Ted Hillary has attended 24 men’s basketball NCAA Tournaments, four Final Four games and over 2,500 basketball games throughout his life — averaging about 95 games per season. But at the age of 64, Hillary had a new experience with basketball this year: filling out a March Madness bracket.
Team returns to proud fans
- Teresa Mathew/Daily
BY HALEY GOLDBERG
At 4 p.m., the Michigan men’s basketball team was back where it all began — on the floor in Crisler Arena, seated and facing a section of students, alumni and fans.
The Statement
Conversations: What's wrong with students today?
- Teresa Mathew/Daily
BY THE STATEMENT STAFF
LSA Prof. Bruce Conforth and Engineering Prof. Elliot Soloway met to discuss this question. This is the first in a series of bi-weekly features bringing together two, unique individuals — often occupying different campus spheres — to engage in dialogue.
The Statement
Portrait: You're going to Hollywood
- Teresa Mathew/Daily
BY HALEY GOLDBERG
This fall, Music, Theatre & Dance freshman Jayne Jaeger made it to Hollywood on American Idol. What's it like to be a contestant on America's biggest TV talent show? Jaeger brings us back into the audition room as she recounts her experience.
Letter from the Editor: Welcome to the new Tangent
BY HALEY GOLDBERG
Welcome to your new opening section of the magazine: “The Tangent.” Inspired by the name of The Statement blog, we hope it can lead you astray.
Haley Goldberg: The once-private lives of Royals outed on Twittersphere
BY HALEY GOLDBERG
Prince William and Kate Middleton have a special place in the hearts of Americans, and the royal bun in the oven will surely make his or her mark as well. With the advent of Twitter, Facebook and the always gossiping E! Network, we have more access to the lives of the royals than ever before.
Twitter CEO, University alum talks power of technology
- Tracy Ko/Daily
BY HALEY GOLDBERG
Rather than 140 characters, it took one, grainy photo for Twitter CEO Dick Costolo to reveal his connection to the University.
Portraits: Going for broke without going broke
- Terra Molengraff/Daily
BY HALEY GOLDBERG
Do you think being 21 has increased your spending?
Originally, yes. The first six months of being 21, definitely. I could live just off a loaf of bread for groceries so I could have the extra money going towards going out and now it’s like, it’s not worth it.
Coleman projects fundraising campaign to begin in fall 2013
BY PETER SHAHIN
The University will launch its upcoming capital campaign next fall, University President Mary Sue Coleman said in an interview Monday.
