Daily Digest

4/5/16

Following the event, many students said they were impressed by both Azzam and Matisyahu’s presence and musicality. However, several also noted a lack of content explicitly engaging with the theme of unity.

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Dear subscribers,

Yesterday, Jewish-American reggae/alternative rock artist Matisyahu shared the stage with Ann Arbor native Nadim Azzam, a Palestinian-American performer, for a concert intended to promote peace and unity. Former University President Mary Sue Coleman joined President Mark Schlissel to discuss accessibility in higher education. We took a look at the refugees that are making new homes for themselves right here in Washtenaw County. Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson explains the reasons he's coming back to coach for one more year. And finally, Michigan softball reasserts their dominance as the season progresses.

All the best,

The Michigan Daily


Former University President Mary Sue Coleman discusses college accessibility on campus

Mary Sue Coleman, University of Michigan president emerita, returned to campus Monday night to discuss accessibility in public higher education alongside current University President Mark Schlissel.

Berenson explains decision to return for 2016-17 season

The Wolverines’ coach for the past 32 seasons explained that three factors ultimately influenced his decision to return to Yost Ice Arena.

On softball: Reasserting their dominance

In three commanding wins over the Hoosiers, the Wolverines asserted their dominance over one of the top teams in the conference.

Refugees displaced by violence find new home in Washtenaw County

For over half his life, Hassan* has been without a country to call home. As a small boy, he fled from Somalia in 1992 amid a civil war, arriving in Kenya alongside hundreds of thousands of other Somali refugees.

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