Students feel unrepresented in local government, Ford School Panelists discuss economic recovery during COVID-19 and more

January 25, 2022

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No matter how you slice it, UMich students perceive a lack of representation in local government

Despite a record 78.1% of UMich students casting a ballot in the 2020 presidential election, student voters have comparatively low turnout in local elections. Read more about the tension between the Ann Arbor City Council and student voices.

Ford School Panelists discuss economic recovery during COVID-19

A virtual panel held by the Ford School of Public Policy on Monday discussed the COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdown’s impact on the U.S. economy. Read more to find out what the panelists said about the shrinking labor force and growing inflation rate.

The Daily Weekly: The Downfall of Mark Schlissel

In this episode of The Daily Weekly, we explore the numerous email exchanges between Dr. Schlissel and the subordinate employee, the extent to which Dr. Schlissel misused his powers, and the impact it has left on the University of Michigan’s reputation.

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What music can tell us about our attention span

Opinion columnist Gabby Rivas explains how social media has led to shorter attention spans. Rivas further explores people’s ever-shrinking attention spans through the Glass Animals concert held at UMich last fall.