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On Mackinac, GOP talks 2016 race Presidential contenders advocate culture shift in D.C. By SHOHAM GEVA Daily News Editor
MACKINAC ISLAND — As the Michigan Republican Leadership Conference began this weekend, the platforms among the first half of the five GOP presidential candidates slated to speak varied, but the narrative stuck to similar themes. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush kicked off the conference’s keynote speakers, delivering
remarks Friday evening. He was followed Saturday afternoon by Ohio Gov. John Kasich and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R–Texas). Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker was scheduled to speak Saturday morning until his flight to the island was cancelled due to inclement weather. All three cited the need to change culture — through positivity, bipartisan cooperation and a return to Constitutional values — whether on the campaign trail, in Washington D.C. or in both. In introducing Bush, GOP activist Peter Secchia said the party’s focus should be on looking forward. “I know there are some people
that say Jeb’s got a problem,” he said. “And we don’t have a candidate who doesn’t have a problem. But you know what? I don’t want to worry about our internal problems. I want to beat a Clinton.” Speaking before Cruz on Saturday, State Sen. Phil Pavlov (R– St. Clair Township) highlighted Cruz’s background as someone who would challenge the status quo in Washington. “This is not a time for politics as usual,” he said. “Enough is enough of politics as usual.” Bush told the gathered crowd Friday evening that above all, he wants to run a campaign that’s different — echoing his oftrepeated focus of changing the
culture by running with optimism. That kind of approach, he said, could expand the electoral map for Republicans. “The way I try to describe it is we run a campaign with our arms open, with a hopeful, optimistic message,” he said. “We don’t run a campaign looking down at people and saying how bad things are, with an angry voice.” Though Republicans currently control the governor’s office and legislature in Michigan, the state has not voted for the party in a presidential election since 1988.
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Fiorina, Paul urge Republicans to re-examine party identity By SHOHAM GEVA Daily News Editor
Their platforms were different, but the Saturday speeches of former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina and Sen. Rand Paul (R–Ky.), both Republican presidential candidates, at the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference both urged the GOP to examine its
identity as a party. Fiorina, who spoke first, told the crowd that the GOP needs to reintroduce itself. “It’s amazing to me how many people don’t know, for example, that ours is the party of women’s suffrage,” she said. “The reason I say we have to reintroduce ourselves to the American people is because this is a fight about many things, but it’s mostly about, in 2016, what do we really believe about the potential of the American people? What do we really believe about each and every American and what they’re capable of?” She said that idea of potential See IDENTITY, Page 3A
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LEFT: Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Hewlett Packard, greets supporters as she arrives on Mackinac Island for the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference on Saturday. CENTER: Texas Sen. Ted Cruz holds a rally at the Mackinac Island Public School. RIGHT: Ohio Gov. John Kasich speaks to his supporters at a rally.
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Michigan downs UNLV, 28-7, in blowout victory Wolverines win their second straight game By ZACH SHAW Daily Sports Editor
When a would-be sack by Michigan redshirt junior defensive tackle Matt Godin turned into a 16-yard scramble, it looked like the upset-minded UNLV football team had brought some luck with it from Las Vegas. But through its stifling defense and uncharacteristically explosive offense, the Wolverines (2-1) ensured the Rebels’ luck stopped there, using 254 yards of rushing and two takeaways to power past UNLV en route to a 28-7 win. It didn’t take long for Michigan to rebound after Godin brought UNLV quarterback Blake Decker down, but never to the ground. Junior cornerback Channing Stribling snagged his first-career interception on the very next play, setting up a fouryard touchdown pass from fifthyear senior quarterback Jake Rudock to junior running back
De’Veon Smith. Though Rudock struggled for much of the game, completing just 14 of 22 passes and throwing his fifth interception of the season, he kept drives going with short passes and the occasional scramble. “It’s fair to say the timing is off (in the passing game),” Chesson said. “Right now, we don’t complete the plays, but in practice it is there. It’s just a level of consistency that we need to bring to the games.” More importantly, though, the players Rudock handed the ball off to were ready to carry the load. Smith, who set a career high with 126 rushing yards last week, struggled with just 33 yards on 13 carries. But just a few minutes after his receiving touchdown, Chesson took an end-around 36 yards to the house. It was Michigan’s longest play of the season, but that title didn’t last long. With 7:30 to go in the first half, junior Ty Isaac broke the game open, hitting the jackpot on a 76-yard run. The run was his first score for See MICHIGAN, Page 3B
Several students criticize selection of former AAPD chief By TANAZ AHMED Daily Staff Reporter
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Shauna Ryder Diggs, chair of the University’s Board of Regents, University President Mark Schlissel, University Provost Martha Pollack and Nursing School Dean Kathleen Potempa cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the new School of Nursing Building on Friday.
Nursing students mark opening of $50M facility New building features high tech simulation labs for hands-on practice By BRANDON SUMMERS-MILLER Daily Staff Reporter
University nursing students and faculty gathered outside their new $50 million facility late Friday morning for a
ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments and philanthropics efforts of the college’s students and alumni. During the ceremony, University President Mark Schlissel, School of Nursing Dean Kathleen Potempa, Nursing alum Deborah Gross and Nursing senior Chris Plampin detailed the amount of work that went into making the new Nursing School facility a reality. Before Plampin addressed the crowd, he asked Potempa
to stand with him at the podium where she was presented an award on behalf of Rep. Debbie Dingell (D–Dearborn), commending her leadership of the project. Gross, who graduated in 1975, thanked Potempa for her efforts and recalled her time as a University student when she would meet with her professors in mobile trailers. “On behalf of 124 years of University of Michigan School of Nursing alumni, we thank See NURSING, Page 3A
John Seto, Ann Arbor’s former chief of police, began his law enforcement career 25 years ago working for University Housing. This fall, he returns to University Housing — as its new director. Seto was named the new director of the University’s Housing Security and Safety Services on Aug. 31. He retired from AAPD in July after having served as chief since 2012. Seto succeeds Tim Young, who resigned from the director position in July. “This was a wonderful opportunity for me to come back as a director,” Seto said in an interview with The Michigan Daily. “I really look forward to being a part of a great team in the Department of Public Safety and Security.” Seto said reacclimating and re-educating the student population every year will be a large and See SETO, Page 3A
Another victory The Michigan football team won its second game of the Jim Harbaugh era Saturday.
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asked many students on the committee for input before the rennovation. The student committee itself was also divided. Some students felt they had enough say without having an official advisory position alongside the administrators, but others thought such a role was necessary. The committee ultimately proposed a governance structure for the Union that gave all 18 seats on the Union executive committee to students. The proposal outlined that students would have authority over space usage in the building, financial planning, director
evaluation, programming and planning and University relations. The committee planned to propose their organizational structure in front of the Michigan Student Assembly, the precursor to Central Student Government, following three open hearings. Administrators said the biggest issue with a studentdominated board is that the issues facing the Union don’t solely pertain to students — they pertain to faculty, staff and alumni as well. —KATIE PENROD
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Program aims to connect ‘U’ students with Heidelberg Project Two campus exhibits feature famous Detroit art installation BY JACKIE CHARNIGA Daily Staff Reporter
DETROIT — On Sunday, Detroit native Tyree Guyton, creator of the open-air Heidelberg Project, stood next to a severed Barbie doll limb poking out of the dirt from a lot on Detroit’s east side. University students and Detroit residents gathered on Heidelberg Street to complete maintenance on a house that is part of the Heidelberg Project art installation. The volunteers were participating in a new initiative aiming to create a relationship between the University and the famous project. Guyton said he was decon-
structing and rebranding one of his Heidelberg houses, and the Barbie limb was one of his “jewels.” “You see that leg there? That’s magic. I’m teaching people how to see,” Guyton said. “That’s gonna go on this house.” Guyton and his grandfather started the Heidelberg Project in 1986 by gathering local materials for an art installation. He said his project goes beyond the city of Detroit. “Albert Einstein said that logic would take you from point A to point B, imagination would take you everywhere,” Guyton said. “What I’m doing here is I’m creating an art in such a way that it goes beyond.” LSA senior Rachel Johnston, the student liaison between the University and the Heidelberg Project, said her father’s involvement in the project inspired her to participate. Johnston said her father started helping out at the project in 2013, after a few of
the installation’s houses were burned down. After her father started taking regular trips to Detroit, Johnston became more closely involved. “I just started tagging along with him,” she said. “The first time I met Tyree he already knew everything about me. I was like, “Oh my god I have to keep coming back now, this is so cool.’” Currently, there are two Heidelberg exhibits on campus — one at the University of Michigan Museum of Art and one on the ground floor of Haven Hall. Johnston said she increased her excursions to Detroit to help Guyton prepare to bring Heidelberg to the University. “I think it’s super interesting to take Heidelberg out of context and put it in a place like Ann Arbor,” she said. Johnston has been encouraging students to get involved through word of mouth, starting with her friends. LSA senior Alicia Speak said her friendship with Johnston influenced her to visit Heidelberg. “Rachel has been talking about this for three years now,” Speak said. “She finally got me down here today and it’s really cool.” Originally from Grosse Pointe, Speak has a history with the city and a desire to see it prosper. “When I was younger I would come down and go to soup kitchens, volunteer downtown all the time,” she said. Project Manager Trista Dymond has worked for the Heidelberg Project nonprofit for the last four years and has noticed an influx of volunteers after the string of arson attacks in 2013. “We had volunteer days before then, a lot of site beautification, that kind of stuff,” Dymond said. “When the fires came it was cleaning up the fire, and we had tons of students.” Read more online at michigandaily.com.
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Electric car owners and companies offered their cars for test-drives and answered questions about driving electric at the Ride and Drive event as part of Drive Electric Week at Whole Foods on Eisenhower Parkway on Sunday.
Auto show celebrates plug-in cars, environmental benefits Drivers from across Mich. showcase vehicles at Electric Car Week event BY ISOBEL FUTTER Daily Staff Reporter
The quiet lull of electric vehicles cruised down Eisenhower Parkway in Ann Arbor on Sunday morning. More than 20 electric vehicles, including the Tesla Model S and the Chevrolet Volt, parked outside Whole Foods so their owners could share their passion for driving green. The Ann Arbor Drive Electric Week Car Show, which corresponded with Drive Electric Week, attracted electric autoowners from all over Michigan. Drive Electric Week is a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The show was
one of 195 nationwide events aligned with the weeklong celebration. Bruce Westlake, president of Michigan Electric Auto Association, said the car show is beneficial in educating Ann Arbor residents about the perks of owning a plug-in vehicle. “There’s a lot of misinformation out about plug-in vehicles,” Westlake said. “What we’re trying to do is help people understand change because it is a considerable change in how they drive their cars, and sometimes it’s daunting.” Westlake said the event showcases the availability of electric vehicles and helps drivers feel more at ease about the cars. “We try to get people comfortable with how to charge them and get to see the different types that are available at different dealerships,” Westlake said. The event was co-sponsored by Michigan Electric Auto Association, the Ann Arbor Ecology Center, Whole Foods, the Drive Electric Ann Arbor Partner-
ship, BMW of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Automotive and the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority. Charles Griffith, director of the Ecology Center’s Climate and Energy Program, said the event, as well as local efforts to make charging stations more available to residents, are helping Ann Arbor become a more plug-in friendly city. “For one thing, the city’s Downtown Development Authority is a really big player in this topic,” Griffith said. “They have been working to get electric charging stations in downtown parking areas and structures.” Since 2012, the DDA has installed 23 charging locations across the city and internal studies have found them to be popular. DDA representatives attended the car show and spoke with visitors about the availability of plug-ins in the area. Read more online at michigandaily.com.
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IDENTITY From Page 1A should be the driving force of GOP efforts in 2016, citing welfare programs in arguing that Democrats don’t believe that everybody is equal in capability. “I am a Republican because I know that no one of us is any better than any other one of us,” she said. “Progressives don’t believe this. They do not believe that everybody has god-given gifts. They do not believe that everyone has potential. They actually believe some are smarter than others, some are better than others, therefore some are going to take care of others.” An hour later, Paul explored another question of party identity, saying Republicans could and should become the party known for passionately defending justice by guarding the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees the right to a speedy trial, with as much energy as the Second Amendment receives. Citing the story of Kalief Browder — a 22-year-old man who committed suicide earlier this year after spending three years imprisoned at Rikers Island without being convicted of a crime — he said small-government ideals could address inequities in the U.S. criminal justice system. “It’s hard for us to understand that,” Paul said of Browder to the crowd. “If it was our kid, we’ve got the money to get him out. We’d go get a good lawyer and get him out.” “It’s happening in our country,” he continued. “Criminal justice isn’t being applied. And you say, ‘what are you doing?’ You’re saying it’s racist, that we’re just arresting Black people? No, but what happens is, because we have all these laws, and crime tends to be committed in the cities in close proximity, there’s more poor people and there’s more African Americans in the city.” Paul also spoke directly to the GOP’s identity in Michigan, where the state Republican
party traditionally sees victories during the midterm elections — when the governor, attorney general and other state leadership positions are elected — but dominance by Democrats in the presidential election. To gain more votes in these cycles, Paul urged a more strict adherence to conservative values. “The one thing we’re not getting is we’re not winning the presidential years,” Paul said. “This is the big debate in the party. Many in the party say we just need to dilute what we stand for; we need to become Democrat-light, offer the people who want government largess, offer them just a little bit less than the Democrats do, but offer them free stuff. I couldn’t disagree more. We need to be more boldly for what we are for.” Speaking after both speeches of the evening had concluded, Mackinaw City resident Craig Patterson said he appreciated what Fiorina’s remarks, as well as Paul’s push for justice, said about the perception of the GOP. “It’s freshness, frankly, to have this diversity of thought in the party,” he said. “I wish it all could get out in a way that everybody can understand that there’s a diversity of thought and many of the thoughts are important to the future of Americans.” Along with party identity, both Fiorina and Paul also questioned the efficacy of the current Republican Party. “How long have we been talking in the Republican party about reducing debt and deficits?” Fiorina said. “How long have we been talking about limiting the size of government? How long have we been talking about tax reform? We have all the right ideas, folks, but we never get them done. Because to get those ideas put in place requires challenging the status quo.” She discussed several policy objectives, including requiring the inspector generals of agencies to report to Congress and zero-based budgeting, as examples of how she would fulfil that ideal. With zero-based budgeting, every expense has
News to be justified with each new budget, whereas traditional budgets often work off the previous year’s base and emphasize justification for new expenditures or spending cuts. Paul took a similar tack, highlighting the idea of challenging the status quo. Referencing a September 30 deadline for the federal government to pass appropriations bills for the 2016 fiscal year — none have been passed so far — he said the Republican majority in Congress wasn’t enough to disrupt the norm. “Our government is literally out of control,” he said. “And you say, well, we elected Republicans. Why is it not any better? I’ll tell you why it isn’t any better: because we don’t have people who will stand up and say enough’s enough. We lurch from deadline to deadline.” Paul also cast himself as unique among GOP candidates due to his foreign-policy platform, criticizing the practice of providing funds and arms to some countries in the Middle East. “Sometimes, in war, there’s no good side and we might not want to participate,” Paul said. “This is an important question. The people that are running for office, almost every one of them, I guarantee you, will get us involved in Yemen. Why? They say, ‘Well Iran’s in Yemen and we have to stop them.’ Well, who else is in Yemen? Al-Qaeda. So Iranian-backed rebels are killing Al-Qaeda. Maybe we should buy popcorn.” Both Paul and Fiorina had a strong showing on the island before and after their remarks, coming in first and second place, respectively, in a straw poll of attendees conducted by The Detroit News and MIRS. Paul came out on top with 22 percent, with Fiorina receiving 15 percent. Three other Republican presidential candidates also spoke on the island over the weekend — former Florida governor Jeb Bush, Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) and Ohio Gov. John Kasich. They received 9.7, 13 and 13.8 percent, respectively, in the straw poll.
SETO From Page 1A sometimes difficult responsibility required in his new role. “Although there are going to be challenges, they’re good challenges,” Seto said. “I look forward to working with a lot of people to address them.” Eddie Washington, executive director of DPSS, said Seto will bring a wealth of experience to University Housing Security. “Throughout his service, he built a strong record of leadership, community engagement and collaboration,” Washington wrote in an e-mail interview. “Seto has been a strong supporter of DPSS and the University community and has partnered in many student safety initiatives over the years.” The University’s selection has drawn some criticism. Because Seto oversaw the AAPD when an officer fatally shot Ann Arbor resident Aura Rosser last year, some students said Seto’s selection was a poor choice. Following a Michigan State Police investigation, the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office declined to press charges against
NURSING From Page 1A you,” Gross said. “This building was long overdue.” The new facility features several common areas — previously in short supply for nursing students — as well as eco-friendly elements like native plantings and a watersaving design. High-tech simulation labs equipped with lifelike mannequins will simulate various medical ailments, allowing nursing students to acquire additional hands-on practice. One mannequin can be programmed to exhibit a variety of medical issues including cardiac arrest and strokes. The second, affectionately named “Victoria,” can simulate birth every half-hour. “We can set this up so that you
Monday, September, 21 2015 — 3A the officer, considering the shooting an act of “lawful self-defense.” The shooting occurred as national conversations focused more closely on police brutality, particularly in light of incidents in Ferguson, Mo. and Baltimore, Md. Rackham student Austin McCoy said Seto’s appointment is concerning. McCoy is also a member of Ann Arbor to Ferguson, a local activist group that organizes against police brutality. “I understand Seto’s history with U-M goes back to the start of his career in law enforcement, and that it was positive,” McCoy wrote in an e-mail. “However, I find the University’s hiring of him troubling considering how one of his officers shot and killed a black woman on his watch. The University’s decision seems tone-deaf.” Rackham student Maryam Aziz, another member of Ann Arbor to Ferguson, said she is uncomfortable with the hire. “Under Seto’s tenure, Aura Rosser was shot and killed almost a year ago, a death that brought the Black Lives Matter Movement to Ann Arbor,” Aziz wrote in an e-mail. “While shallow changes such as body cameras were more or less given consideration, they have not been enough.”
In the wake of the Rosser case and other incidents across the country, the Ann Arbor City Council unanimously voted to upgrade police in-car and body cameras in December 2014. The cameras are intended to assist officers in objectively reviewing police interactions with the public. In February, Seto addressed the Rosser shooting during an Ann Arbor City Council meeting. “The community expects its officers to resolve a wide range of conflict,” Seto said. “When doing so, they have a duty to protect citizens who are in danger and they have a right to protect themselves. Both were required of Officers Ried and Raab on November 9.” Through DPSS spokesperson Diane Brown, Seto declined to discuss the case. However, Brown said the division is willing to engage in dialogue with students who have concerns about Seto’s hiring or any other aspect of DPSS. “We welcome the opportunity to speak with those who are concerned with DPSS programs, procedures or hirings,” she said. “Our number one priority is students.”
can actually feel the baby inside,” said Dr. Michelle Aebersold, director of the Clinical Learning Center. “She’ll have contractions, and we’ll set her up to deliver that baby within so many contractions.” The new building’s Clinical Learning Center also features a system to simulate the kinds of unexpected problems that often arise in an emergency. “I can simulate a power outage and the students have to learn how to respond to that,” Aebersold said. While some nursing students work with the mannequin, the rest of the class is able to watch on television screens in a separate room while their instructors guide them through procedures and provide instructions on how to respond in real-life situations. Another focal point in the
Nursing School’s new building is their upgraded classroom settings, which are set up to accomdate more learning opportunities done in teams. Mary Beth Lewis, the school’s communications and marketing manager, said the new facility allows for an engaging learning experience, which studies have shown to be a particularly effective learning method. “When they’re working on a group project, rather than going through all the examples, the professor can give each table their own project,” she said, “It’s not just purely a lecture, it’s students working together.” Nursing sophomore Alexis Valenciano said she and her peers are very excited to take classes in the new building. “The new building is definitely going to make us better nurses.”
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he Department of Education has finally released its new College Scorecard website — three years after it was first proposed by President Barack Obama — just in time for the current college application season. While organizations like U.S. News & World Report dominate the field of college rankings, the White House intends to have its newest program shine light onto factors such as student loan debt, financial aid packages and graduate salary, which typically are ignored in traditional rankings methodology. Obama envisions the scorecard as a tool that will “help all of us see which schools do the best job of preparing America for success.” It is a breath of fresh air in the tedious process of choosing a college, especially when schools are more likely to advertise their reputation and endowments and less likely to mention important statistics like graduation rate and average post-graduation salary. College rankings are often pulled into controversies as their systems are accused of preconceived biases and skewed weighting systems. With the data coming straight from the federal government, students can rest assured, knowing that college evaluations are derived from an objective source. Additionally, through compiling thousands of schools into one source, the College Scorecard has the potential to save students time and energy that could have been wasted scrolling through endless “college information” websites. The College Scorecard website streamlines the college searching process by displaying information about a particular school alongside national averages, stepping away from arbitrary rankings. No first place, no 46th place — just a practical, straightforward report. Users are able to immediately view three pertinent statistics: average annual cost, graduation rate and salary after attending. The site’s clear navigation also allows users to easily access other statistics and information important to their specific needs. Alumni salaries, debt and loans finally take center stage over average standardized test scores or high-school GPA. That kind of information is included in a given school’s profile, but it’s not emphasized heavily; these statistics are at the bottom of a school’s profile page and are fairly simplistic. Some critics of the new program may attack this relative lack of data concerning the “academic strength” of students attending a certain school, but by focusing more on the financial aspect of going to college as well as graduation and retention rates, the federal government has reiterated its position in the conversation of higher education: Schools need to be affordable and effective. Hopefully, the scorecards will work as a positive step in finding a solution to the ever-growing issues of college affordability and the student debt crisis. For low-income or first-generation students, this information can be necessary in cases where attending
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college is not just another step in life, but a step out of a life. The College Scorecard is not without its caveats (which is understandable, given the website launched barely a week ago). For example, currently, the University’s own scorecard on the website lists the annual average cost as $16,287, a number that would be scoffed at by out-of-state students, who make up more than half the combined undergraduate and graduate student body, and, on average, pay more than $43,000 per academic year, not including housing costs. This information is not meant to be misleading; hovering over the question-mark icon above the listed average cost provides a small explanation that says that the number generated only reflects “average cost for in-state students” at the University. But instead of trying to compensate for only listing in-state tuition with this explanation, the College Scorecard should aim to include statistics for both in- and out-of-state students. Additionally, the report lacks any information regarding the cost of room and board at the University, which can come close to matching the price of tuition for in-state students. In defense of the White House, room and board fluctuates more dynamically than annual tuition rates and varies based on housing situation. Because housing costs can vary widely depending on an individual student’s living situation on campus, the website’s creators may have chosen to simply omit respective information. If this is the case, the website should include a brief explanation acknowledging this fact. Ultimately, while the College Scorecard should not be the only tool used to evaluate colleges, students should embrace the program as a new mode of evaluating schools and push colleges to be more transparent about affordability and life after graduation. With growing competition in the job market, colleges need to ensure that their students are not only prepared academically, but can also thrive financially after graduation.
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Who’s Charlie now?
he French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, which made international headlines after being attacked for FARID its depictions ALSABEH of the Prophet Muhammad, has made the news again. Their latest edition features drawings of Aylan Kurdi, the Syrian child who drowned off the coast of Turkey, juxtaposed with images of Jesus and a McDonald’s billboard advertising “two kid’s meals for the price of one.” These publications have sparked outrage from people across the world, who accuse its editors of mocking the child’s death, in addition to being xenophobic and insensitive. This stands in stark contrast to the public’s reaction to the earlier drawings of Muhammad, which was overwhelmingly supportive of Charlie Hebdo’s right to free expression and began the movement, “Je suis Charlie.” What can explain this discrepancy? Some people have argued that Charlie Hebdo’s latest drawings have overstepped their bounds and no longer constitute satire, whereas the drawings of Muhammad did. I find this distinction arbitrary, but I can see where it comes from. It’s a pervasive misconception about satire that it aims to make you laugh — the sort of neck-whipped-back, bellowing laugh that the likes of John Oliver solicit. And in a culture brought up on “The Colbert Report” and “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” it’s easy to believe
that this is the only kind of satire that exists. But despite its macabre subject matter, these recent cartoons are clearly satirical in nature. The one featuring a McDonald’s billboard is captioned “so close to his goal ... ” and attacks European consumerism and ridicules the idea that refugees are willing to risk their lives for simple economic gains. Hilarious? Not really. Satirical? Undoubtedly. Another argument I’ve heard is that the latest drawings are so deeply offensive that freedom of expression should be checked. But who, exactly, is the victim of offense? Kurdi? Kurdi’s family? Anyone who has children Kurdi’s age? It also is not at all obvious that Kurdi is being mocked, as many articles have claimed. A level-headed interpretation of the cartoons would reveal that it is Europe’s attitude toward the refugee crisis that is the object of ridicule. The cover featuring a proud-looking Jesus walking on water proclaims: “proof that Europe is Christian: Christians walk on water, Muslim children sink/run” (a play on words: the French word “couler” can mean to sink or to run). This is a scathing critique of European hypocrisy, specifically, recent Slovakian legislation which would allow the country to accept only Christian refugees and not Muslims. To this extent, Kurdi’s image is simply being used to represent Muslim refugees who are the victims of this double standard — hardly mocking at all. This position also reveals a sub-
tle hypocrisy which should not be ignored. Why is it that these drawings have been widely interpreted as being excessively offensive, whereas the drawings of Muhammad were not? I argue that this is simply due to cultural upbringing. You may not have grown up in a society where this one man has been revered as a prophet — whose name is invariably followed by the complementary phrase “peace be upon him” — and who is considered a supreme example of piety and morality. To a person with this upbringing, the cartoons of Muhammad, which often depicted him in a demeaning and derogatory manner, may even be more offensive than the cartoon of Kurdi. It’s all a matter of perspective. And this brings up a vital point. Personal opinions about offensiveness can vary dramatically from culture to culture, and person to person. So when it comes to a concept as important as freedom of expression, taste cannot be a consideration. Why should we care about some obscure magazine across the Atlantic? Because the freedom to speak also means the freedom to listen. For some of you, this column may have been the first time you heard about Slovakia’s deplorable laws regarding refugees. If we had let public perception of taste dictate what is and isn’t OK to publish, you may have never heard about it. We should never trust anyone to make that distinction for us. — Farid Alsabeh can be reached at falsabeh@umich.edu.
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ver since I created my Facebook profile in eighth grade, I became vaguely aware of the purported evils of social media. Teachers warned that ANNIE it would reduce attention spans, HUMPHREY decrease faceto-face interactions and distort perceptions of reality. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the constant distraction of online communication and therefore ignored the skeptics. Until I disconnected from technology for the better part of a month this past summer, I had no idea the extent to which I let social media dictate my feelings of happiness and self-worth. As part of my job as a summer camp counselor, I was not permitted to use my phone during the day. This rule meant that I was free from the pressures of comparing myself to the images with which my peers presented themselves on social media. Instead of devoting energy toward creating a facade of constant happiness and achievement, I now had more time to live my life authentically. Getting “likes” on social media can make us feel good about ourselves, but this feeling is short-lived and compels us to rely on external validation for our feelings of self-worth. Prior to this summer, I completely relied on other people’s decision to press a button in order to feel good about myself. I convinced myself that if no one acknowledged that I had an enjoyable day, my day might as well not have happened. I wasted countless brain cells wondering why my friends appeared to be so much happier and more
popular than me on social media. With little recognition in the form of “likes” for the content I was posting, I began feeling as if my thoughts and ideas didn’t matter. Working at a technology-free camp allowed me to relearn how to be happy on the inside. Whenever I did something fun, I made a point of telling myself, “That was an amazing moment in my day. And I didn’t capture it and upload it to social media. But that doesn’t mean it didn’t happen.” I felt warm and fuzzy from the genuine connections I was making with the people and places around me, and I knew this was far more satisfying than any “like” I could possibly receive on social media. Since refraining from social media usage at the University is unrealistic for me, I have instead chosen to limit the amount of time I spend online and to use that time in a healthier, more constructive manner. Whenever I feel distressed from seeing all my happy-looking friends, I step back and assess the situation. I remind myself that I, too, am happy, and that there is enough happiness to go around for everyone. No one else’s experience of joy can possibly negate my own positive feelings about my life. I also remind myself that the content people upload only reveals a tiny sliver of their realities. After all, what does a post of happiness and achievement convey about a person? A profile picture of someone looking radiant and flawless tells me that this person had access to good lighting and a high definition camera. An Instagram post of someone holding a Michigan flag atop a mountain in a foreign coun-
try tells me that this person traveled to a foreign country, ended up on top of a mountain and took a picture. A status in which someone shares an acceptance letter tells me that this person applied to a program and was admitted. What these posts don’t tell me is how my friends were actually feeling at the time. There have been numerous occasions when I assumed that my friends were happy but later found out they struggled with body-image issues, had unfulfilling summer adventures or received hundreds of rejection letters before finally hearing good news. While not everyone struggles equally, we all have burdens to bear that we might not feel comfortable sharing online. Those who appear happy, successful and popular on social media are not immune to these issues; they often simply aren’t sharing the full picture. Now that I partake in social media more mindfully, networks like Facebook and Instagram hold less weight in my life. I see them as additional ways to communicate with friends and acquaintances rather than the main determinants of my feelings of self-worth. Because I no longer try to compare my life to those of my peers, I am able to feel genuine happiness for others when I see my friends post about their achievements. And if I ever become overwhelmed with anxiety while scrolling through my feed, I know it’s time to exit out, put down my phone and go make some authentic, happy memories. — Annie Humphrey can be reached at annieah@umich.edu.
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inety-nine percent of the time, when someone picks up an acoustic guitar at a party, you’re about to be serenaded with “Wonderwall,” or maybe “Wish You Were Here,” if everyone’s stoned. But if you’re with a certain subADAM urban scene, THEISEN you can be pleasantly surprised. This past summer I was in a friend’s basement in my hometown of Livonia, Michigan when a couple guys I’d known for years started to play a song for the small group — one on acoustic guitar and one singing. I could tell it was a song from one of the overwrought emotional bands that have a cult following where I’m from. I didn’t know what it was, but I liked its pseudo-poetic lyrics, its stream-of-consciousness delivery and the way it seemed to capture the room, enthralling everyone because the singer is just spewing his gut feelings to everyone within earshot while slowly building toward a grandiose tidal-wave climax. I listened extra intently during the performance and then surreptitiously Googled the lyrics that I heard — the chorus of “I’m sure that we could find something for you to do on stage / Maybe shake a tambourine, or when I sing, you sing harmonies.” The song they were playing turned out to be “Twin Size Mattress” by The Front Bottoms, this folk-rock dramatic set piece about the end of a friendship, or a relationship, or just the collapse of something you know has to end even though you don’t want it to. “Twin Size Mattress” is everything I love to hate about young suburban indie rock. Where I’m from — and I’m nearpositive this is true for other medium-sized Midwestern cities with homogenous (i.e. very white) populations — there’s a huge group of kids that fall through the cracks of pop, country or rap and find themselves obsessed with “emo” or “post-hardcore” or whatever they want to call this tricky-to-label subgenre of rock that prides itself on emotional honesty and catharsis. If you’re the right person in the right frame of mind, listening to these bands on headphones can be just like hearing your own internal monologue. Something about the hormonal anxiety in the vocals and stories of losing and finding love in the most intense ways possible makes people memorize all the words and write them on their notebooks and scream them with furious conviction at shows. After a boom in the ’90s with bands like Jawbreaker, American Football, Sunny Day Real Estate and even records from bands like Jimmy Eat World and Weezer, emo has gone through some ups and downs in the last couple decades. The Front Bottoms, who just released a new record on September 18, are one of the new rising stars of this scene, but in general, the genre feels like it’s experiencing a resurgence with other bands like The Menzingers, Into It Over It and Modern Baseball. But the Rosetta Stone for all these dramatic artists and emotional fans is a band called Brand New and an album called Déjà Entendu. Brian Eno once said, though The Velvet Underground & Nico only sold 30,000 copies in 1967, “everyone who bought one of those 30,000 copies started a band.” Well, Déjà Entendu wasn’t a huge commercial success either, but everyone who bought that album started an artsy, serious Tumblr. After a debut album that expertly executed but slavishly followed
all the tropes of emo, Brand New took their sophomore release as an opportunity to completely reinvent the genre. It’s hard to put into words exactly what it is that makes Déjà Entendu such a classic. Maybe you need to listen to it after you’ve pulled an allnighter and the sun is rising on Sunday morning or after you’ve made a new connection with someone special or after you’ve fallen out of love for the first time, but something about that record plunges into the depths of your feelings, gets you to your core and stings you in a way that’s impossible to forget.
Emo is shaped entirely by the worldviews of its listeners. But if you become familiar with enough of these bands (not necessarily Brand New itself, but definitely the many acolytes they spawned), you’ll hear that practically all of these emo indie bands are exclusively made up of straight white men, and most of them are singing about youthful crushes and heartbreak. Here’s where we get to that “love to hate” part, because while I absolutely love ambitious rock music, sometimes you just want to shake all these heartbroken narrators and yell at them about how stupid they are. Whether they’re idealizing a nameless pretty girl and whining about how she doesn’t want to sleep with them or complaining that all the jocks are dating the girls they themselves want to be with or proclaiming how they’re the only ones who know how to treat a girl right, I’m so sick of what feels like the exact same dude in every single song dramatically
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complaining about how hard his privileged life is. I’m not saying the artists aren’t allowed to have problems, but at its worst, emo is loudly ignorant white male entitlement set to generic guitar music. (Jessica Hopper’s “Where the Girls Aren’t” is required reading if you love this genre.) So that leads to an obvious question: How come I’ve been listening to these artists so much? Why listen to them at all? First of all, you don’t have to listen to this genre if you’re not into it. With the probable exception of Déjà Entendu, this scene hasn’t produced any objective modern classics. Emo is a genre that’s almost entirely shaped by the experiences and worldviews of its listeners, which means that if you’re not feeling the emotions or if you can’t relate to the feelings of the singer, don’t worry about appreciating it and just find something else you’ll enjoy. But there’s a quote that I love in an oral history of the ’90s emo band Jawbreaker — this indie record label guy who said, “If you didn’t make out to a Jawbreaker song or wallow in self-pity after breaking up with somebody to a Jawbreaker song, then I don’t know what you were doing.” To me, that’s such an amazing reason to make music (or any kind of art). We should talk about all the problems of emo, because thousands of teenagers form their philosophies based on the artists, but when something about a song just makes you feel like it’s the center of the universe, that you want to do nothing but drive around all night and sing along until you lose your voice, that everything about it reminds you of your friends and lovers and infinite nights in your hometown, maybe that’s one of the greatest things a song can ever hope to do. Theisen is buying a Brand New tour shirt from Hot Topic. To talk him out of it, e-mail ajtheis@umich.edu.
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‘Report’ offers cool gadgets, not much else By SOPHIA KAUFMAN Daily Arts Writer
“Minority Report” is the first series to be adapted from a Steven Spielberg film, and the premiere doesn’t live up to the Breasonable Minority expectations, despite a Report captivating Series Prebeginning. miere However, the episode Mondays at manages to stay 9 p.m. FOX interesting, even with the amateurish acting and obvious one-liners. Set in the future of 2026, the pilot begins with an overly explanatory but intriguing f lashback to three children who have a unique ability to “see” any murder in their vicinity before it happens. This not-so-pleasant life is made worse when the government finds and kidnaps the children, robbing them of their childhood years by forcing them to churn out prediction after prediction of crimes for years. When this “pre-crime” program is shut down, the three children — twin brothers Dash and Arthur and their older sister Agatha — are sent away to be integrated
into mainstream society after their records are destroyed to protect their identities. Flash forward to their present and Dash (Stark Sands, “Inside Llewyn Davis”) is still trying to solve crimes by himself— but as the weakest of the three “pre-cogs,” it’s not working out well. He teams up with Lara Vega, (Meagan Good, “Think Like a Man”) a sharp and emotionally invested homicide detective who figures out his identity. The two work quickly together, each compensating for the other’s slight professional deficiencies, hoping to return the pre-crime program to its earlier success without drawing attention to what they’re doing (especially because it’s illegal). Small, cute details are occasionally slipped into the film to remind us that our present is history to them. One character sighs for the simplicity of relationships in the days of Tinder, while Iggy Azalea is playing in the background on an old vinyl record. The whole city of Washington, D.C. looks like Times Square on steroids, as digital advertisements swim across the skies on large billboards, and all of the new and f lashy technology reminds you of the gadgets in the “Spy Kids” movies.
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Fortunately, the cast is diverse, and so far there haven’t been any major gender stereotypes in play; Good more than holds her own even as she is surrounded by men, taking up just as much presence as they. Unfortunately, the acting is subpar on all sides, which is surprising — some of the main actors have impressive credentials. Each brings the same kind of wide-eyed overacting usually relegated for single episode guests on procedurals like “Law and Order.” The dialogue can f low too smoothly to read as authentic; no one takes the time to process what the other has said, or is saying, or even will say (futuristic shows can get complicated) before contributing a witty rejoinder. “Minority Report” does make you think, weaving in themes of predestination versus free will throughout the episode. Something about the show holds your attention, and it may be these existential questions brought up by meeting potential murderers who were locked up and seeing what kind of life they led after their convictions. Or it could just be the cool gadgets. Either way, those are really the only two reasons to keep watching.
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WAVES AND WINS n Michigan has treated its fans to two straight blowout wins. SportsMonday Column, Page 2B
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Jim Harbaugh’s cast of characters T
he Michigan football team built its lead against UNLV on Saturday on a receiving touchdown by a running back and a rushing touchdown by a receiver. Then, a backup running back JAKE broke loose LOURIM for a 76-yard touchdown to send the Wolverines into halftime ahead 21-0. Finally, to cap Michigan’s scoring, its graduate-transfer quarterback checked down to a backup fullback to reach UNLV’s half-yard line. The backup fullback punched it in from there. That’s the way things went for the Wolverines on Saturday. Their best offensive weapon, junior tight end Jake Butt, didn’t catch a pass until the fourth quarter. Their starting running back came out of the game for two series in the second half and finished with just 33 yards on 13 carries. And their defense, which — despite the emergence of redshirt junior defensive lineman Chris Wormley and a handful of other names — lacks a true star, protected the lead for the duration of the afternoon. And that’s the way things will have to be for Michigan for the time being. In his first season, without time to overhaul the roster to his liking, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has pieced together a combination of contributors in hopes of creating a successful season out of what he inherited. He wants tight ends? Fine.
He’ll rely on Butt, mix in senior A.J. Williams and redshirt sophomore Khalid Hill, groom redshirt freshman Ian Bunting and convert former defensive end Henry Poggi. He wants fullbacks? No problem. He’ll start Joe Kerridge, then go to Sione Houma — who scored his first career touchdown on a one-yard run — when Kerridge leaves the game with an ankle injury. He wants power running? OK. But he’ll have to do it with the offensive line he was given, one of the more maligned units in the country the past two years. And with two years of experience together and the help of the new coaching staff, the offensive line has come together to be at least serviceable, paving the way for 479 rushing yards in the past two games. As for who gets those rushing yards, that depends on the week, too. Last week against Oregon State, it was junior De’Veon Smith, who broke out for 23 carries, 126 yards and three touchdowns. This week, junior Ty Isaac was the leading rusher with 114 yards on eight carries, including a 76-yard touchdown in the second quarter. After the game, Harbaugh denied — even mocked — the idea of a running-back controversy. “I think we’ll play as many good players as we can play and find roles to try to put them in as many roles as they can be successful,” Harbaugh said. “It’s
a team game.” Eventually, maybe Harbaugh will want a back who carries the ball at least 20 times every game, who gains at least 100 yards almost every game, who milks the clock to secure a victory at the end of every game. But maybe that’s not what he has right now. He has had a 100-yard rusher in two straight games. If it’s two different 100-yard rushers, so be it. That might have to do for now. “That’s part of game planning — putting in the player you want for the play,” Harbaugh said. “Trying to use everybody’s talent. Trying to get as many people involved as possible. I think we’re doing a good job of that at multiple positions — running back, fullback, tight end.” Fullback has been a key position in almost all of Harbaugh’s offenses. Saturday, when Kerridge went down, Harbaugh turned to Houma for Michigan’s fourth touchdown. He knows what he wants his team to look like. If he has to shuffle and swap and fill in the gaps initially, he’ll do it. Harbaugh acted like he didn’t understand a question about position controversies. He just doesn’t worry about them. “It’s as clear as I can tell you,” Harbaugh said. “The more good players that we can have, the better for our football team. We’re encouraging that as much as we possibly can,
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and our players are responding to it.” The only position he was prepared to answer was quarterback. Ah, yes, the quarterback. The clear starter there is Rudock, a makeshift solution himself who transferred from Iowa after he lost the starting job at the end of last season. He had another mixed game Saturday, finishing 14-for-22 for 123 yards with a touchdown and an interception — his fifth in three games, equaling his total from all of last season. But he did his job, in Harbaugh’s eyes. No one seems to have a major role, but everyone has some role. “His job is to win football games,” Harbaugh said. “I thought he did a good job. Managed the game well. For the most part, the offense was moving darn near every time we got the ball.” That’s more than Michigan could say at this time last year. Harbaugh hasn’t magically turned any players into superstars — as some may have thought he would — but the improvement is clear. One of the effects of the constant competition he enforces is that one player is always ready to step in. Together, they make up an interesting cast of characters. A receiving running back, a running receiver, a backup running back and a backup fullback might not be the ideal situation for Harbaugh in the long run. But they’re what he has for now, so he has to make it work. Lourim can be reached at jlourim@umich.edu or on Twitter @jakelourim.
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The good, bad and ugly: ‘M’ vs. UNLV By MAX BULTMAN Daily Sports Editor
The Michigan football team cruised to its second win of the season Saturday, downing UNLV, 28-7. For the most part, it was a boring affair. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh ran his usual ground-and-pound offense, wearing down the Rebels and the clock in a game that went by fast but felt slow. The Daily looks at the good, bad and ugly from the Wolverines’ win. The good Explosive runs worked for the Wolverines on Saturday. Up 7-0 in the first, redshirt junior receiver Jehu Chesson took a jet sweep 36 yards for a score. Then junior running back Ty Isaac broke a 76-yard touchdown along the left sideline on a play that Harbaugh initially thought would result in a tackle for loss. Fortunately for Harbaugh and Isaac, fifth-year senior center Graham Glasgow got out ahead and plowed the way for Michigan’s longest rush since 2012. Redshirt junior running back Drake Johnson carried five times for 28 yards on the day, an encouraging sight for a player coming off his second anterior cruciate ligimant tear last November. On defense, the Wolverines had two interceptions, winning the turnover battle for just the second time in their last 16 games. Redshirt junior Jeremy Clark picked off his second pass of the season at the end of the third quarter, and junior cornerback Channing Stribling snatched the first pick of his career. The bad Fifth-year senior quarterback Jake Rudock looked underwhelming, at best, against the Rebels.
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Rudock totaled just 123 yards on 14-of-22 passing to go with a touchdown pass and an interception, and neither the touchdown nor the interception was particularly consequential. The score was a dump off to De’Veon Smith, who did most of the work, and the interception came when the game was out of hand. Harbaugh said after the game he was happy with the timing between Rudock and his receivers, but on multiple occasions, it seemed out of sync. In the third quarter, Rudock missed a wide-open Drake Johnson in the flat with an entire field in front of him. The wind swirling through the stadium during the game could help explain it, but Rudock missed other receivers throughout the day, too. Rudock was billed as a steady option at quarterback, not winning games on his own but not losing them, either. But so far, he hasn’t exactly been the picture of consistency. Through three games, Rudock has as many interceptions — five — as he did all of last season. His Total QBR, a stat created by ESPN to measure quarterback performance, is 36.9, a stark drop-off from the 70.5 mark he posted last year.
Waves, wins and worryfree football
The tension in the Big House was palpable in the dwindling minutes of the third quarter of Saturday’s Michigan football game. The fans, all 108,683 of them, were attempting to complete MAX an entire COHEN cycle of the traditional Michigan Stadium wave. The first time around, they raised their arms in normal wave fashion, rhythmically lifting themselves from their benches only to sit back down a moment later. They transitioned into a slow-motion wave and then a fast wave that flashed around the stadium in a blur. When that lap was finished, they reversed directions and sent the wave around the stadium the other way. It was nice and easy, creating a relaxed atmosphere that led to reverberating cheers. But then came the tough part: the split wave. It was a daring feat, one that only the bravest fans could pull off. “Oohs” and “aahs” were audible in the crowd. The fans sent the wave in two opposite directions at the same time, until the two separate waves met in the middle and continued on their respective paths. The stadium roared. They’d pulled off the most difficult feat of them all. Beneath them, the Wolverines were playing a game, and nobody cared. It was a beautiful kind of apathy. For the first time in years, the reason people didn’t care wasn’t because the students were too drunk or the alumni too disgruntled at the prospect of another lost season. It was because nobody in Michigan Stadium experienced a second of doubt Saturday that the Wolverines could possibly lose to UNLV. This might seem trivial to older Michigan fans, the ones who have lived most of their lives watching Michigan beat the slobber out of inferior opponents. But for several years now, those moments of supreme confidence have disappeared. Sure, Jake Rudock might not have played to your liking, and Michigan should probably have converted on that pesky drive when it ran the ball on 3rd-and-1 and 4th-and-1. But look at that scoreboard! It read, “Michigan 21, UNLV 0.” Cue the wave. When was the last time Michigan won two games in a row by at least three touchdowns like it has the last two weekends? October 2012. This year’s seniors were freshmen, and the Wolverines trounced an inept Illinois team on Oct. 13 for the second of those three-touchdown wins. Three years ago, it poured throughout the day, just like it did before Saturday’s game. But Saturday, the rain dissipated just in time for Jim Harbaugh to run onto the field to coach the Wolverines
at home for the second time. There are naysayers who claim that Harbaugh hasn’t done anything yet, that all of the hype is overblown for somebody who probably won’t even win the Big Ten for a few years. But if you were at the Big House on Saturday, you know that something is different. It feels different. For two straight weeks, you’ve been able to watch Michigan cruise past a lesser team and then go home and sit on your couch and watch as other historically proud programs struggle against MAC teams and the like. Did you see that Ohio State game? Spoiler alert: The Buckeyes won, but come on. Those fans weren’t doing the wave in the third quarter. For once, the team threatened by an upset wasn’t Michigan. There won’t be an Appalachian State or an Akron or a Toledo this year. There haven’t been nails gnawed to the point of blood or hair ripped from the scalp because of close games in the fourth quarter against a weak non-conference opponent. For the first time in too long, things have unfolded exactly the way they were supposed to, two weeks in a row. UNLV was overmatched this week, and so was Oregon State last week. Twice, Michigan gave you a Saturday free of worry. Twice, the other side had no hope, save for a few minutes in the first quarter when Oregon State stood a slight chance. The wins were so easy, so automatic, that Ryan Glasgow was angry that Michigan had allowed UNLV to score at all, and Harbaugh ranted that he will never use the word satisfied in terms of football, that even blowout wins aren’t enough. The Wolverines are still a rebuilding team, far from a finished product. Harbaugh didn’t recruit most of the athletes on the field, and even the most experienced Michigan players have barely had a taste of winning at the college level. They have almost lost to Akron and Connecticut in the final minutes of games, and they have been destroyed by better teams from the first quarter on. But for two games in September, in the year when everything is supposed to be changing, the Wolverines showed signs of being a competent football team. “They did what we asked them to do, and that was take care of business,” Harbaugh said. It might not seem like much, but that’s exactly what the Wolverines needed the last two weeks. Nobody knows how this team will deal with Big Ten play or even a solid BYU team next week. Michigan’s flaws could rear their ugly heads, or the confidence from two blowout wins could create momentum. But just in case things turn out well, the fans will be ready. They’ve already had practice doing the wave. Cohen can be reached at maxac@umich.edu and on Twitter @MaxACohen.
The ugly Has anyone ever called fashion model-turned-punter Blake O’Neill ugly? Admittedly, the fifth-year senior who transferred to Michigan from Weber State this year has been every bit as good as expected. But there wasn’t anything truly ugly about yesterday’s game for Michigan, and O’Neill did make one bad play. So his 17-yard shanked punt has to take the fall. The rest of the day, O’Neill was phenomenal, hammering one 59-yard punt and downing another at the three-yard line.
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‘M’ beats Iowa, Nebraska Haidar’s goal in 89th minute Sunday completes weekend sweep
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Senior midfielder Lulu Haidar scored the game-winning goal in the 89th minute against Nebraska on Sunday.
the ball, the Wolverines had a hard time finding the back of the net. In the 52nd minute, Timko sprung loose in the Iowa box, beating her defender down the left side. Her shot flew just wide of the near post. Of Michigan’s seven shots on goal, four were straight at the Iowa goalkeeper’s chest. In the 87th minute, sophomore forward Ani Sarkisian sent a hard shot from the top of the box just over the right corner of the goal. “I’m disappointed in the way we took our chances,” said Michigan coach Greg Ryan. “We won’t win much in the Big Ten without scoring. We’re lucky we finally found one.” Set pieces were no different for the Wolverines, who failed
to score on a corner or free kick all weekend, despite the high number of chances. Michigan tried a variety of different plays on corner kicks, but none provided any change in result. “We’ll do a lot of work on finishing (in practice),” Ryan said. “We created the opportunities, and when we’re getting the kicks and headers, they’ve gotta go in.” In Friday night’s game against Nebraska (0-1, 4-3), the Wolverines once again controlled possession, winning the shots battle 24-8 and attempting 12 corners to the Cornhuskers’ two. Unlike Sunday, they found the back of the net early. It took just six minutes to score, as Timko got behind the Nebraska defense, received a pass from
“We stayed composed, kept playing and thank God for Lulu.”
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Last week’s defeat against Detroit N’WESTERN 0 didn’t seem 3 MICHIGAN to have any lingering effect on the Michigan men’s soccer team when it took on a bigger challenge Sunday afternoon: Northwestern. The Wildcats were expected to be a stronger opponent than the Titans, but the Wolverines were quick to set a dominant tone in their conference home opener. From the start, Michigan took control of the ball, dominating the field with its agile footwork, speed and aggression. Ninety minutes later, the Wolverines (1-0-1 Big Ten, 3-2-1 overall) had outshot Northwestern, 28-11, in a 3-0 victory that marked the program’s 150th win. Freshman midfielder Francis Atuahene played a critical role in the victory. His fancy footwork stole the show, helping him move swiftly past defenders to take nine shots on goal. When senior forward
MICHIGAN From Page 1A the Wolverines and the team’s longest run since 2012. Isaac ended up leading all Michigan rushers with 114 yards on eight carries. Meanwhile, led by senior defensive end Mario Ojemudia, the defense made eight tackles for loss and forced two interceptions. It was the most tackles for loss for Michigan since Nov. 8 of last season. “We want to play our game, play Michigan football,” Ojemudia said. “Our game is aggressive, getting to the ball, hitting people in the mouth, all of the above. “I don’t like to talk about last
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In the 89th minute of its Sunday afternoon 0 IOWA 2 MICHIGAN game, a 0-0 tie looked inevitable 0 NEBRASKA 1 MICHIGAN for the Michigan’s women’s soccer team. After dominating Iowa (0-2 Big Ten, 6-3 overall) in all aspects of the game, a failure to convert on scoring chances appeared to have doomed the Wolverines in a game that should have gone in the win column. But with a minute remaining, senior defender Christina Murillo launched a cross from the left side of the box to the back post. It was a routine play that Michigan had tried countless times in the previous 89 minutes, never successfully. This time, senior forward Lulu Haidar got her head on the ball, sending it just over the Iowa goalkeeper’s hands. It gave Michigan the lead and, a minute later, the win. The victory sealed a weekend sweep for the Wolverines after they defeated Nebraska 2-0 on Friday. “We need to finish our chances earlier in the game,” said sophomore forward Taylor Timko. “We should have had finished earlier. But we stayed composed, kept playing and thank God for Lulu.” For the previous 89 minutes, Michigan (2-0, 7-3) controlled the play, racking up 27 shots and 12 corner kicks. By contrast, Iowa attempted just three shots and one corner. But as much as they controlled
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William Mellors-Blair took a shot that was redirected by the Northwestern goalkeeper, Atuahene reacted and quickly made contact with the ball in midair, sending it straight into an empty net. With the score at 1-0, the Wildcats’ offense fought hard for the ball. But the Wolverines’ defense bested Northwestern’s attack with a number of turnovers. In the 35th minute, redshirt sophomore Michael Kapitula scored Michigan’s second goal fresh off of the bench with an assist by Mellors-Blair. The second half saw an aggressive approach by the Wildcats (1-1-0, 2-3-1), as the pressure to score became more intense with each passing minute. Northwestern had one silver lining when sophomore defender Billy Stevens initiated a scuffle against the Wildcats’ Mike Roberge and was issued a yellow card. After colliding with Michigan sophomore goalkeeper Evan Louro, Roberge was forcefully pushed further back into the goal by Stevens. The nearby
players from both teams then rushed into the net in an attempt to separate the two. “These guys are competitive,” said Michigan coach Chaka Daley. “They’re fighting for everything … protecting our players. I wouldn’t expect any less than for them to be brothers.” Already up 2-0, Michigan had no problem putting the tension aside and it helped fifth-year senior Colin McAtee focus in to score the team’s third and final goal, assisted by Atuahene. Freshman midfielder Ivo Cerda also showed glimpses of good things to come. His physical dominance on the field allowed him to keep the ball under Wolverine control for the majority of the game. After the unexpected loss to Detroit, Michigan could have played in the same manner against Northwestern, but bounced right back instead. “I thought we had a really good game as a team,” Kapitula said. “If we can keep this energy and the style that we brought today, we’re going to be a really dangerous team.”
year too much, but I don’t remember us getting anything … just getting the ball back is our motto, and it was good to see that today.” A different kind of highlight came in the beginning of the fourth quarter, however, when senior fullback Sione Houma leaped over the offensive line for his first-career touchdown. After an official review on the previous play took away his moment, Houma was delighted with the second chance. “There’s no feeling like scoring your first touchdown at the Big House on your home turf,” Houma said. “I just lay there and tried to take in the moment. Thank God, He’s the one that brought me along and built me up
to be this fullback I am right now.” On the subsequent drive, UNLV pieced together a 75-yard drive to put a sudden end to the shutout. Whether it was a gambler’s fallacy or sloppy play by Michigan, the Wolverines weren’t happy. “We want to play up to our expectations, not our opponents, and giving up that touchdown late was unacceptable,” Ojemudia said. “I think it’s completely fair of how we expect to play. … They shouldn’t have gotten anything.” Nonetheless, the cards fell in Michigan’s favor in the end, and the Rebels were forced to fold. “I would never use the word ‘satisfied’ in a football sense,” Harbaugh said. “But yes, I’m happy. … It feels good to get a team win.”
Murillo on the left side of the goal and placed a shot to the far side of the net for the early lead. One minute later, Michigan struck again. Murillo cleared the ball from the Michigan half, and a fortuitous bounce off a Nebraska defender put the ball on Sarkisian’s foot directly in front of the goal. She knocked it under the goalkeeper, and suddenly the Wolverines were up, 2-0. The score held for the rest of the game, as Michigan let off the gas offensively and stifled the Cornhuskers. Strong team defense kept the ball in the Nebraska half, and when the Cornhuskers did get their chances, freshman goalie Sarah Jackson was up to the task. “I thought our whole team defending was fantastic,” said Ryan. “We’re rock solid in the defending category and had some outstanding plays on that side.” Despite the issues with putting the ball in the net, the Wolverines escaped with a weekend sweep and dominated in all other aspects of play.
Ending the non-conference season 0 DUKE without a 3 MICHIGAN loss would have N. CAROLINA 3 been an 0 MICHIGAN impressive feat for the No. 20 Michigan volleyball team, which had been off to its best start since 2011. The Wolverines (10-1) traveled to take on Duke and North Carolina in the Big Ten/ ACC Challenge, where Michigan was defeated by the Tar Heels, 3-0 (18-25, 7-25, 19-25), in Sunday’s matchup for its first loss of the season. “We knew there was certain things that (North) Carolina likes to do,” said Michigan coach Mark Rosen. “We made really no adjustments to make changes to try and affect them. So we kind of let them do what they do best.” The loss came after Michigan swept Duke, 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-21) Saturday to extend its then-perfect record. With his team trailing early in the first set against Duke, Rosen was forced to call a timeout. The Wolverines responded with a 10-1 scoring run that built up a strong lead. The offense seemed to be running out of gas again as the Blue Devils (5-4) tried to rally, but another timeout and set of adjustments from Rosen led to Michigan sealing the firstset victory. “Even though we defended really well (against Duke), I didn’t think the rhythm of our offense was very good,” Rosen said. “We just didn’t have the tempo and rhythm we normally have.” Key efforts against the Blue Devils came from sophomore outside hitter Adeja Lambert,
who had five of Michigan’s first 10 kills and finished with a team high of 13. Sophomore defensive specialist Caroline Knop had 10 digs to go with five kills. Senior middle blocker Krystalyn Goode contributed with six kills and two blocks, as Michigan held on to win, despite the issues. Sunday against North Carolina, more frequent lapses in play proved too costly, as the Tar Heels (3-7) were too much for Michigan to handle. Despite thier losing record, the Tar Heels have been competitive in matches against seven different ranked opponents so far this season, and they are still receiving votes in the American Volleyball Coaches association poll, making their victory over the Wolverines less of an upset than their record would suggest. Against Michigan, North Carolina dominated the first two sets before clinching the win. Tied 11-11 in the third set, the Tar Heels eventually wore down the Wolverines and won the third set and the match, 25-19. “We knew they were capable of that,” Rosen said. “They haven’t played that well much this year, and tonight they did. Give them all the credit, they played extremely well. I think had we played our best match (Sunday), it would have been a dogfight. The frustrating part for us is that we really didn’t give ourselves that opportunity.” Rosen wasn’t happy with the weekend’s performance, but was optimistic about the Wolverines’ ability to curtail future miscues as Big Ten competition begins. “I’m confident with this team,” Rosen said. “I think this team has a high ceiling. I think that we still have a ton of room to get better, which is encouraging. It’s exciting. But, you never know.”
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Michigan cruises to two wins By TYLER COADY For the Daily
With experienced forwards like Sina Lampe and Shannon Scavelli leading the 1 PENN STATE way for the 3 MICHIGAN Michigan field 1 KENT STATE 3 hockey MICHIGAN team, it has not been easy for freshman Lydia Sydnor to get involved in the early part of the season. But on Friday, the young forward turned a match against No. 18 Penn State into a breakout performance. She was a constant threat to the Nittany Lions’ defense and even drew the game’s first penalty corner, which resulted in a goal to help the Wolverines (1-0 Big Ten, 6-2 overall) to their first win of the weekend. Michigan maintained its lead for the rest of the game, beating Penn State, 3-1. After scoring the game’s first goal, the Wolverines continued to ramp up the pressure, but were stifled on numerous occasions by Penn State goaltender Jenny Rizzo. The Nittany Lions (0-1, 2-4) responded to the attack by forging some dangerous chances of their own. Penn State came close on a penalty corner, but sophomore goaltender Sam Swenson made a swift save to keep the Nittany Lions at bay. With just three and a half
minutes left in the first half, the Wolverines scored off of another corner. Ellis passed the ball to sophomore Katie Trombetta, whose shot was deflected, but Lampe tucked away the rebound to give Michigan a 2-0 lead going into the half. The Wolverines pushed their shot count to 17 in the second half, making things difficult for the Penn State defense, but the Nittany Lions’ offense started to work hard, too. With just under 16 minutes left, Penn State’s Shay Cannon rocketed one past Swenson to cut the Michigan lead in half. Just as it seemed Penn State was going to make things interesting, Michigan senior defender Lauren Thomas took a pass from Ellis off the penalty corner and deposited it in the net. With that goal, the Wolverines silenced Penn State and closed things out for their first Big Ten win of the season. “Being Penn State and the fact that we always play them hard and tough, the whole atmosphere before the game [motivated] us to play our best game,” Sydnor said. Speaking after the game, Michigan coach Marcia Pankratz was quick to praise the whole team’s effort, especially that of her freshman class. “They all came in super fit, fast and smart, and that is why they are Michigan Wolverines,” Pankratz said.
Michigan maintained its weekend dominance on Sunday, cruising to a 3-1 victory over Kent State (1-6 overall). In a game in which the Wolverines outshot the Golden Flashes, 15-5, the defensive unit for Michigan shone once again, even with the absence of Ellis through injury. “We have been training really hard on our one-on-one defense,” Thomas said. “It has just been something that we work on all the time … and it is just something that we really pride ourselves on.” Even with the staunch defensive effort, the offense was not overshadowed, as the Wolverines scored early on. With just under 11 minutes played, junior forward Allie Sardo converted a Michigan penalty corner. Then, with Michigan dominating and halftime nearing, Kent State’s Madison Thompson took the ball in the circle, twirled around two Wolverine defenders, and put it past Swenson to tie the game at one. But that was it for the Golden Flashes, as the Wolverines responded with two quick goals to take a 3-1 lead. It was a comfortable weekend for the Wolverines, but with Big Ten matchups coming up against Maryland and Rutgers, Michigan will look to maintain its defensive consistency and offensive prowess.
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Five Things We Learned: UNLV By JAKE LOURIM
1. OHIO STATE: Number 5 ranking @ The Michigan Daily Top Ten. Oh Wait, number 1. It’s changed, HAPPY?
T-2. TCU: Is this the point where Texas fans jump ship and claim they were rooting for TCU all along?
T-2. MICHIGAN STATE: Helmet-to-helmet contact on a member of the United States Armed Forces when you’re up three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, eh?
4. OLE MISS: They say a tie is like kissing your sister, but the Rebels beat Alabama outright on Saturday, and both teams kissed their sisters anyway.
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The Michigan football team earned another unexciting victory. For the second straight week, the Wolverines rolled to an easy win at Michigan Stadium, this time against UNLV, 28-7. Michigan plowed through the Rebels’ defense for 254 rushing yards, 6.5 per carry. Though two long plays provided a few fireworks, the ground game again featured mostly short runs up the middle, while the defense stifled UNLV to protect a comfortable lead. While Saturday’s game unfolded in a similar fashion to last week’s, the Wolverines did unveil some new wrinkles in moving to 2-1 on the season. Here are five things we learned from Michigan’s win: 1. Michigan has a running back situation, if not a controversy
5. LSU: If you say Leonard Fournette’s name three times in a mirror, he will appear, and then you will die a most painful death.
6. BAYLOR: Baylor had a bye this week. Didn’t they already do that when they played Lamar?
7. NOTRE DAME: They’re just lucky they’re not playing Michigan this year...
8. GEORGIA: Chubb went way harder than the Cocks.
9. ALABAMA: Someday, you’ll read all about Saturday’s loss to Ole Miss in an unauthorized Nick Saban biography that he will publicly condemn.
10. UCLA: If the Bruins’ freshman QB keeps winning, they may rename their stadium the Rosen Bowl.
After the game, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh refused to acknowledge a running back controversy between the Wolverines’ ball carriers. “It’s as clear as I can tell you,” Harbaugh said. “The more good players that we can have, the better for our football team. We’re encouraging that as much as we possibly can, and our players are responding to it.” Still, Saturday’s game considered, Michigan has a decision at the very least. Junior De’Veon Smith headed into the day as the clear No. 1 running back after rushing 23 times for 126 yards against Oregon State. But Smith couldn’t get going against UNLV, totaling just 33 yards on 13 carries. Midway through the third quarter, his last two runs were stopped at the line of scrimmage on 3rd- and 4th-and-1 from the UNLV 36-yard line. Redshirt junior Drake Johnson and junior Ty Isaac — who ran for a 76-yard touchdown in the second quarter — took over the workload from there. Johnson and Isaac both dwarfed Smith in yards per carry, perhaps giving themselves an opportunity to see more playing time moving forward. Smith still received as many carries as Johnson and Isaac combined, though, and he’ll likely be the starter again next week. But Harbaugh and the staff proved they aren’t afraid to feed the hot hand, so Johnson or Isaac could see their numbers called again at some point. 2. The Michigan secondary might finally be worth fearing The Wolverines have insisted they’ve seen their defense force loads of turnovers in practice, just not in games yet. Losing the turnover battle likely cost them the game at Utah in the season
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Junior running back Ty Isaac ran for a team-high 114 yards on Saturday.
opener. So they made it a goal to change that Saturday against an overmatched UNLV team, and they accomplished it. “You’ve got to have that, or the (opposing) offense has no fear when it comes to throwing the ball,” Harbaugh said. “The more you can get your hands on the football, the tighter you make the quarterbacks throw, and the execution and the timing has got to be really good by an offense. Can’t just feel like they can throw it into your secondary with no consequences.” 3. Jake Rudock’s turnover problem is not yet solved Michigan passing game coordinator Jedd Fisch said Wednesday that if Rudock could just string together a few games with no interceptions, he could bring down his average from two per game, where it was last week. Rudock is now averaging fewer than two, but he did throw his fifth pick of the year against UNLV, bringing him to his 2014 season total at Iowa. This one came early in the second quarter with Michigan ahead, 14-0. Redshirt freshman Jabrill Peppers had just returned a punt 24 yards to the Michigan 48-yard line, so the Wolverines had a short field to build on their lead. Redshirt freshman Wilton Speight has come in to run out the clock in each of the past two weeks, so Michigan’s apparent plan is to redshirt junior Shane Morris and stick with Rudock. That said, Rudock will have to limit his miscues going forward in order for the Wolverines to keep winning. 4. John Baxter’s methods are showing progress Harbaugh brought the highlyrespected Baxter to Ann Arbor to
manage the special teams after a year off last season. Michigan’s unit was average at best in 2014. Baxter’s coaching appears to be showing results, though they might be small. The Wolverines were within inches of blocking multiple punts against Oregon State, and the effort was more tangible this week. Peppers broke six tackles on his 24-yard punt return — for context, Michigan had 13 returns for 88 yards all of last season. 5. Bold Prediction: Peppers will score a touchdown in the next two weeks. Peppers drew tremendous hype as a five-star defensive back recruit last year, most notably a comparison to Charles Woodson. To be fair, it was probably unrealistic to expect a player to make significant contributions in all three phases of the game as a freshman. Peppers brought Michigan fans back down to Earth after he injured his ankle early in the season, playing in just three games. But he has returned to form this year, proving that the hype was warranted. He has started every game at safety and been an asset to the Michigan secondary, so there’s always the small possibility he could run back an interception. He has been the Wolverines’ most active playmaker in the return game. Though he has been forced to call for several fair catches, he has a 36-yard kick return and Saturday’s electrifying 24-yard punt return. And it wouldn’t be a shock to see him on offense when Big Ten play starts Oct. 3 — no one in the program has ruled it out. There’s a big difference between almost running a kick back and actually doing it, but Peppers is getting closer.