Recently, pop singer Rihanna posted a picture of herself wearing a necklace with a pendant that resembled the Hindu Lord Ganesha. Many members of the Hindu community were quick to express outrage, deeming this to be cultural appropriation. Rihanna was already receiving backlash from the Hindu community for her company, Savage X Fenty, and its […]
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The Biden administration’s disappointing start
As of March 1, we’ve had more than a month to observe Joe Biden’s tenure as president of the United States. There aren’t many bars lower than the one set by former President Donald Trump for modern presidencies, as Trump’s approval rating ended up at a low of 38.6%, and he left over 400,000 dead […]
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Not so fast with fall 2021 optimism
With temperatures just now breaking 40 degrees and midterm season in full swing, it’s hard to believe that it’s already time to think about the fall 2021 semester. In a few short weeks, we’ll be registering for classes and incoming freshmen will be sending in their enrollment deposits. There is light at the end of […]
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Three men charged in Whitmer kidnapping plot face Michigan prosecutors in probable cause hearing
Pete Musico, Joseph Morrison and Paul Bellar, three of the 14 men accused of plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from June to Sept. 2020, participated in a hearing Wednesday morning to determine whether the case has enough probable cause to go to a trial court. Attorneys for the three men presented their case to […]
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CSG discusses resolution calling for fossil fuel divestment
The University of Michigan’s Central Student Government met virtually Tuesday evening to discuss another resolution calling on the University’s Board of Regents and President Mark Schlissel to divest the University’s investments from all fossil fuel companies, re-upping their concerns from 2020. The assembly discussed passing the divestment resolution at last week’s meeting with Climate Action […]
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The next step
I have always been waiting. When I was too young to be in school, I envied my older siblings for having math homework. When I was in elementary school, I woke up at the same time as my older siblings, who were in middle school and high school, because I wanted to make sure I […]
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Reaching for the stars
I am a Gemini sun, Libra moon and Cancer rising. To people well-versed in astrology, these placements indicate that I am an idealist, easily approachable and generally easy to get along with, but I tend to get bored almost as soon as I start a conversation and cannot make a decision to save my life. […]
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Why you should only keep items that spark joy
I love learning that I’ll have the apartment to myself for the day. Just the words “I am heading out for a few hours” send endorphins rushing through my head because of the realization that I now have several hours I can dedicate to tidying up my apartment. The prospect of organizing my life by […]
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We must stop getting “death of the author” wrong
I simply cannot take it anymore. I’m here to correct the egregious mistake and to sew the wound shut. I am here to correct what you’ve heard and to tell you that it’s wrong. Then, I’m going to tell you why it’s wrong. My apologies. I didn’t preface this politely at all. Here’s the preface: […]
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Former Michigan health director Robert Gordon accepted confidentiality payout deal from Whitmer
Robert Gordon, former director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services who resigned Jan. 22 without explanation, accepted a $155,506 payout deal from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the Detroit News reported Monday. The deal, signed on Feb. 22 by Gordon and Mark Totten, Whitmer’s lawyer, guaranteed confidentiality between himself and Whitmer’s administration surrounding the […]