Community Culture
Creativity unleashed in North Quad's CCA
- Alden Reiss/Daily
BY VERONICA MENALDI
Imagine a place that changes and adapts to the needs of the students. This magical space exists inside of North Quad under the name of “Creative Commons Atelier” — a name that mixes creativity and a touch of international flavoring, with the French word meaning “studio” or “artist workshop.”
There's no business like show business
BY ARIELLE SPECINER
Though most might assume students in the Ross School of Business or College of Engineering would end up in math-heavy, structural careers, there are many students who would like to engage in something a bit more creative with their degrees.
Reflections on the life of a local library
BY JENNIFER XU
The library, more so than any other place, is where you can find the personality of the city, the collective consciousness of a community buzzing with activity and civic pride.
'Moby Duck' author Donovan Hohn hones in on the 'U'
- Courtesy of Viking Adult
BY ANNA SADOVSKAYA
Donovan Hohn, author of the best-selling book “Moby-Duck,” recipient of the Whiting Writer’s Award and features editor of GQ magazine, had not always planned on becoming a writer. But he and his wife both graduated from the University with Master of Fine Arts degrees.
'U' writers discuss 9/11 and its aftershocks at literary panel
- Jed Moch/Daily
BY LUCY PERKINS
Last night, a literary panel composed of University professors and contributors to the literary magazine Granta spoke about the national tragedy and how literature has shifted in a post-9/11 world.
UMETC adds solace and laughter to the freshman experience
- Courtesy of UMETC
BY EMMA GASE
But fear not young’uns, for the University of Michigan Educational Theatre Company has been here for the past six years to help freshmen avoid typical bumps in the road. UMETC aims to tackle a wide range of qualms that permeate the minds of young underclassmen.
Off the page and on the web
BY JEFF WARANIAK
Even as electronic books and e-readers have grown in popularity, University librarians and local bookstore owners are confident that the lure of the physical book will keep it from becoming obsolete.
Home is where the heart is
- Courtesy of Detroit Institute of Arts
BY LEAH BURGIN
This summer made me think about what — or where — exactly, is “home.” During this period of transition in my life, is home Cincinnati, where my family and childhood memories are based? Is it in Michigan, where I came into my own and currently spend most of my time? Or have I yet to find the place that I will ultimately call home?
Where the big shows go: Exploring the University's on-campus performing arts scene
- Denis Farrell/AP
BY JACOB AXELRAD
Each year audiences attend shows of the highest caliber at top Ann Arbor venues. According to UMS president Kenneth Fischer, these performances are intertwined with the University’s fundamental mission: teaching, research and service.
The B-side
Gamer's paradise
The walls are covered with graffiti-esque murals of Mario and Megaman. The shelves contain every imaginable object of the gaming world, from the latest PlayStation 3 releases to the rulebooks to the latest edition of “Dungeons & Dragons.” Welcome to Ann Arbor's gaming Mecca.
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