Stories by Younjoo Sang
15th annual DMUM raises over $500,000
- Sidney Krandall/Daily
BY YOUNJOO SANG
As 1,000 weary participants completed 30 hours of non-stop dancing at the 15th annual Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan this weekend, they found solace in knowing that they had cumulatively helped raise a record-breaking $510,325.76 for pediatric therapy.
Jose Antonio Vargas calls for immigration reform
- Paul Sherman/Daily
BY YOUNJOO SANG
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas spoke at the University about his life as an undocumented immigrant and his desire to promote discussion about immigration through Define American, the organization he founded.
At event, students talk struggles with substance addiction
BY YOUNJOO SANG
While many students struggle with the daily grind of balancing school work and extracurricular activities, others deal with a challenge that’s a bit more trying — overcoming addiction.
High candidate interest in DPS Oversight Committee
BY YOUNJOO SANG
Despite a lack of student interest in the past, six students and an unknown number of write-in candidates are vying for a seat on the University’s Department of Public Safety Oversight Committee.
Regional climate change organization hosts symposium at 'U'
- Adam Schnitzer/Daily
BY YOUNJOO SANG
The Great Lakes Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments Center, a foundation based on global climate change, held a symposium yesterday at Palmer Commons that emphasized the importance of collaboration among scientists and legislators to develop effective environmental policy.
MSA brings new farmers’ market to Michigan Union
- Haley Hoard/Daily
BY YOUNJOO SANG
Students who think Kerrytown is too far of a walk to buy fresh produce, will have to travel no further than the Michigan Union.
NROTC officer recalls commands after planes hit
BY YOUNJOO SANG
Captain R.E. Vanden Heuvel, commanding officer and professor of navel science in the University’s Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, was an executive officer of an E2C commanding control squad in Northern Virginia at the time of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
City considers ending its Recyclebank contract
BY YOUNJOO SANG
In light of recent funding problems, Recyclebank — an incentive-based program that works to foster increased recycling efforts in the city — has received mixed reactions from community members regarding its single stream recycling rewards program.
AATA announces new transportation plan
BY YOUNJOO SANG
The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority recently proposed a 30-year Transit Master Plan that would improve transportation between the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti areas, potentially easing the burden of transportation for students lacking other forms of travel.
Campus-wide smoking ban to take effect July 1
- Erin Kirkland/Daily
BY BETHANY BIRON AND YOUNJOO SANG
As signs begin to appear along the perimeter of campus signifying the imminent arrival of the campus-wide smoking ban that takes effect on July 1, University officials and students are preparing for the upcoming change.
