Daily Digest

Monday, February 6, 2017

“Being a hijabi, I know the sense of betrayal that I felt after this election and I wasn’t probably alone.”

Experiencing and witnessing hatred towards Muslim women during the election and after the recent presidential inauguration, University of Michigan LSA sophomore Fatima Haidar said she felt she had no choice but to act.

Haidar, alongside LSA sophomore Alyiah Al-Bonijim, decided to create an avenue for students and community members to voice their stories, feelings and frustrations about what it means to be a hijabi in America.

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Dear subscribers,

The Michigan hockey team's fans remain loyal despite this year's inconsistent season. Friday, a crowd of more than 250 attended the Hijabi Monologues at Rackham Auditorium. The Michigan men's gymnastics team returned from Columbus with a decisive 422.200-404.950 loss. University of Michigan students, faculty and Ann Arbor community members have begun working together to preserve various data sets stored on government websites. Finally, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette ruled Friday that Ann Arbor's decision to raise the legal age for buying cigarettes and tobacco products from 18 to 21 is unlawful.

All the best,
The Michigan Daily

Young Wolverines improve but come up short against Ohio State

The eighth-ranked Buckeyes simply had too much talent and veteran experience, sending Michigan back from Columbus with a decisive 422.200-404.950 loss Saturday.

Michigan hockey fandom still thrives amidst an inconsistent season

In an inconsistent season for the Michigan hockey team, the fan base still proves to be as dedicated as ever.

State attorney general bars Ann Arbor from raising cigarette-buying age

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette ruled Friday that Ann Arbor’s decision to raise the legal age of buying cigarettes and tobacco products from 18 to 21 is unlawful because it contradicts a state law.

UM community and local volunteers partner to archive government data threated by presidential transition

As part of a national movement to preserve various data sets stored on government websites,  University of Michigan students, faculty and Ann Arbor community members have begun working together to prevent the loss of important data.

"Art on the Street: Detroit" at 4:30 - 202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities, Osterman Common Room

A conversation with international and local street artists and curators thinking about making and curating art in public and private spaces, self expression within the public sphere, and the capacity for artists to effect social change.