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Protestors for the Women’s March walk through Washington D.C on Saturday. The rally began at 10:00 am and attendees began marching at 2:30.

Michigan students, Ann Arbor residents travel to D.C. to attend rallies alongside state lawmakers

50 local women, 4 men take bus, aim to promote women’s rights, protest election of President Trump at national march EMMA KINERY Editor in Chief

Ann Arbor was still dark at 7:45 a.m. as staff shielded by umbrellas from the rain filed into the LSA Building. Outside, a group of 50 women and four men in damp coats and signs shielded in plastic bags, some seeking refuge under the angles of the Cube, waited for their bus to Washington D.C. to arrive. In about four hours, Donald Trump would be sworn in as 45th president of the United States and

the 44th president, Barack Obama, would board a helicopter and fly out of the capital he had called home for eight years. The bus would never make it to D.C. by then, but it never intended to. The women weren’t interested celebrating the inauguration, rather, they wanted to be there for the aftermath. On Friday, Trump was inaugurated, and on Saturday, women from all over the country would gather for the Women’s March on Washington. A week before the inauguration, The Washington Post reported

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Veteran overdoses fall due to program Study finds plan reduced number of high-dose opioid prescriptions KENNEDY WERNER For the Daily

The number of high-dose opioid painkiller prescriptions written to veterans has declined following the release of a Veterans Health Administration plan to reduce the potentially addictive substance, according to a new study conducted by the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor researchers. Published in the scientific journal Pain, the research study found prescriptions written from high-dose opioids decreased by 16 percent and prescriptions written for very high-dose opioids decreased by 24 percent. The journal also noted the prescribed combination of opioids and sedatives, a possibly a deadly one, decreased by 21 percent over the course of two years. The plan, coined the Opioid Safety Initiative, was introduced in 2013 in an attempt to reduce risky opioid prescribing and other potentially lethal drug combinations. The OSI is a computer system that oversees prescriptions and provides physicians with additional knowledge for safer prescribing. See VETERAN, Page 3A

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that city officials had received 200 permit requests for bus parking for the inauguration itself, and 1,200 for the Women’s March. Going into Jan. 20, the president-elect had a 37-percent approval rating. Trump’s election was met with mixed emotions across the country — the president lost the popular vote but won on the electoral. Many women were saddened by the loss of Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, and even more so the loss of the prospect of the first female president. Regardless of political party, though, women were weary

of the incoming president — for his policies threatening issues like reproductive health, and for his rhetoric against women (see: the infamous “grab her by the pussy” hot mike video). It was these concerns which prompted the surge of Facebook events for women organizing and demonstrating in response. The movement eventually consolidated under the Women’s March on Washington — though, there were also smaller marches across the country — including one in Ann Arbor.

LSA senior Florence Rivkin, donning a pink “WOMEN’S HEALTH MATTERS” shirt, stood at the front of the bus and explained why she would march. “I think it’s going to be a really lovely message to show thousands and thousands of people, women, men, every identity, coming together and showing everyone that we actually love each other and the U.S. doesn’t have to be a hateful place,” Rivkin said. “I want the Trump administration to know I am going to be fighting for my rights and I am going to be fighting for everybody

else’s rights … this is the beginning of a movement, not the end.” Rivkin organized the event with high-school-friend-turned-collegeroommate LSA senior Lalitha Ramaswamy. Rivkin was upset following the election and a family friend suggested she do something about it and go to the march. “I came home and Lalitha was sitting in our room and I was like, should we do this?” Rivkin said. “And she was like, yeah. And she made the Facebook event and we ordered the bus the next day.” See MARCH, Page 3A

Students with temporary disabilities City looks face unexpected challenges on campus to ‘U’ for ANN ARBOR

Transportation issues among the chief concerns of those needing assistance COLIN BERESFORD Daily Staff Reporter

Last winter, Engineering sophomore Sam Greeley developed a severe case of Achilles tendinitis, an ankle injury confining her to crutches for weeks, adding unexpected challenges to her daily life. After receiving attention from the University of Michigan Hospital, Greeley was not informed of the accommodations available to her from Services for Students with Disabilities. It was not until two days after her hospital visit that she learned about the services available to students with temporary conditions. “I wasn’t given any contact information for a ride or a cab (from the hospital),” Greeley said. “While you are mostly mobile on crutches, travelling just down the hallway, especially in the beginning, was very tiresome.” In 2015-2016, 108 students were registered with temporary disabilities, according to the SSD Annual Report. When students injure themselves, they face an unanticipated number of challenges when confined to crutches, wheelchairs and others walking aids. All services are free to students. Nursing sophomore Madison Farmer broke her ankle during the winter of 2016 and was put on crutches. She wasn’t aware of SSD until four days after her injury. “I was (using Uber to go) to all

of my classes, but that got very expensive and so someone told me about Services for Students with Disabilities,” Farmer said. SSD offers a number of services to students with temporary disabilities, including Paratransit, which provides a free ride to students with disabilities around campus, and adjustable furniture, to ease the pain of injuries and

accommodate any student. SSD Director Stuart Segal his office could improve communication about its services. Often, students with permanent or temporary disabilities remain unaware of the services available to them. “I have to admit, this is one area where I think we could do a better job because this not only concerns

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students with temporary disabilities, this concerns students with all the disabilities,” Segal said. “It breaks my heart when I talk to a senior, who has been here four or five years, finally somehow makes it here and gets the accommodations and they look at me and they say: ‘Jeez I wish I knew you guys were here four years ago.’ ” See DISABILITY, Page 3A

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Ann Arbor resident Vick Haviland holds up a sign at the Women’s March in downtown Ann Arbor on Saturday.

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Ann Arbor City Council plans to prioritize repairs and additions in new plan ANDREW HIYAMA Daily Staff Reporter

The Ann Arbor City Council approved a $143,296 contract with OHM Advisors — an architectural firm based in Livonia — earlier last week to conduct a complete inspection of the city’s streetlights, including prioritization of repairs and cost estimates. Such an inspection occurs at least once every 10 years, according to City Councilmember Chip Smith (D– Ward 5). Smith said the inspection is regular, but noted it is coming after city employees noticed the bottoms of lamp posts were “rusted out” while looking into replacing lights in the Kerrytown neighborhood of Ann Arbor. Last October, Huron High School student Qi-Xuan “Justin” Tang, a 16-year-old, was struck by a car and killed while crossing a poorly-lit crosswalk on Fuller Road while on his way to school. Since that accident, more streetlights have been installed near the high school, and a school zone has been established, reducing the speed limit from 40 See LIGHTING, Page 3A

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ON THE DAILY: SOLAR HOUSE TO BE MOVED “UP NORTH” On Monday, the 660-squarefoot Michigan Solar House (MiSo) will be moved to Evart, Mich., in Osceola County. Constructed for the 2005 Solar Decathlon in Washington D.C., the house was a collaborative, interdisciplinary project between students and faculty from the Taubman School of Architecture and Urban Planning and several other University departments. Since its completion, MiSo has sat in Ann Arbor’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens as a public exhibit to help raise awareness for solar power and technology. The house was sold to Lisa and Matt Gunneson last fall. This week, the couple will begin transportation of the house to their property in Evart, where they will live in the modular, solar-powered house fulltime. When the house was placed on the market by the UM Finance Procurement Services last October, the Gunnesons knew they wanted

to make MiSo their home. Lisa Gunneson, a natural health therapist and educator, said they were looking for a house that would allow them to live a more natural, back-to-the-earth lifestyle. “When we heard the solar home was up for auction, we put in a bid because we really want to live a simple, self-sufficient kind of life,” Gunnerson told MLive. The Gunnesons also had a special connection to the Matthaei Botanical Gardens: the couple went to the gardens for their first date, and were married there in 2015. The house — covered in aluminum casing and 30 solar panels — converts solar energy into hot water that provides power for all the house’s heating and electric needs. According to Architecture Prof. Harry Giles, the original faculty supervisor for the project, the house produces more energy than it uses. Inside the home, MiSo has a living room, kitchen, dining room and one bedroom. But

Giles said it would be possible to expand MiSo into a two-bedroom, 950-square-foot house with the addition of more modules. The creators originally designed it as a prototype to be mass-produced, though they have not yet built anymore like it. It was “envisioned as a residential module that would be universal, autonomous, and easily transported around the globe,” according to the Taubman School’s website. Geoffrey Thün, associate dean for research and creative practice at the Taubman College, told the Daily in October that the goal of MiSo, and of the whole Solar Decathlon competition, was to expose more Americans to renewable energy living. “It was a mechanism that was set up by the Department of Energy whose role was to try to expose new thinking associated with renewable energy to as wide a group of American citizens as possible,” Thün said.

Tomorrow, the Ann Arborbased company Meadowlark Design + Build will transport the house from the gardens to the Gunneron’s Evart property. The Gunnesons hope to be living in the house full-time by spring. In the meantime, they’re working with Meadowlark to make the house a net-zero impact home, meaning it would be completely selfsustained. “This is a one-of-a-kind home, and our expertise in sustainable construction will help ensure the Gunnesons transport and restore the home exactly to their specifications,” said Doug Selby, CEO of Meadowlark Design + Build, in a press release to PRNewswire. com. “It’s also a labor of love, as two of our staff members, Jen Hinesman and Melissa Kennedy, were part of the University of Michigan team that created the MiSo back in 2005.

A2SchoolsSuper @A2SchoolsSuper SO proud of these marchers in #AnnArbor today! #A2gether in support of ALL-today & every day- March on!! @womensmarch @RepDebDingell Rosie Kaloustian @RosieCecilia Warm weather in Ann Arbor is the absolute best because everyone goes out and walks around and it makes SO HAPPY Michigan Dining @MichiganDining

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WHAT: C. Pierce Salguero of Pennsylvania State University will discuss connections between Buddhism, health and Buddhist healing methods WHO: Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies WHEN: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: School of Social Work, Room 1636

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WHAT: A weekly drop-in space for different queer communities at the University. WHO: Spectrum Center WHEN: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Michigan Union, Spectrum Center

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WHAT: This evening event focuses on literacy games and activities for K-12 students an their families. WHO: University of Michigan Detroit Center WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Detroit Center

WHAT: Join Black Lives Matter activist Shaun King for a talk about movement building and activism in the 21st century. WHO: Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Rackham Graduate School, Auditorium

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WHAT: Listen to the Theatre & Dance Voice students present a recital of their latest pieces. WHO: School of Music, Theatre & Dance WHEN: 6:45 p.m. WHERE: Earl V. Moore Buiding, Britton Recital Hall

WHAT: Come to watch the 1966 Japanese film “Tokyo Drifter,” about the adventures of a gangster. WHO: Center for Japanese Studies WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Michigan Theater

UM Regent Ron Weiser slated to be next Michigan RNC chairman Daily Staff Reporter

University of Michigan Regent Ron Weiser (R) is expected to head the Michigan Republican Party beginning in February, after his only opponent dropped out of the race. Scott Hagerstrom, who directed Trump’s campaign in Michigan during the election,

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posted on Facebook Sunday he was withdrawing from the race for Michigan GOP chair and endorsing his opponent Weiser. In his statement, he praised Weiser’s history and expressed Weiser’s preparation for Republican leadership. “After meeting with multiple members of the Trump White House, I’ve decided that the best way I can help make Michigan Great Again is to withdraw from

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the race for MIGOP Chair,” Hagerstrom wrote. “This is not the end, but the beginning of something great. I am confident that Ron Weiser understands that the future of the Michigan Republican Party lies in embracing the constitutional principles that led to President Trump’s historic victory.” Weiser and Hagerstrom were the only two candidates up for the position. In a Facebook post, Weiser lauded Hagerstrom for his continuing work with the party and said his help will be imperative in the coming months. “Scott is an excellent leader who is very important to making certain that Republicans win again,” Weiser wrote. “We will unite our party for victory in 2018 to elect a Republican Governor and Republican US Senator who will help President Trump implement conservative policies for our nation.” Hagerstrom is not the only endorsement Weiser has received for the position. On Thursday, Trump’s Chief of Staff Reince Priebus and Chief Strategist Steve Bannon penned a letter recommending Weiser for the position. In the letter, Priebus and Bannon wrote the best way to maintain control of onceblue states like Michigan is by nominating Weiser. “Our task now is to keep Michigan a red state, and Ron Weiser is the right choice to lead that charge as Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party,” Priebus and Bannon wrote. Weiser announced his campaign back in December. The position was vacated by Ronna Romney McDaniel, who will be heading the Republican National Committee.

How you make your own pizza at Markley probably says a lot about you. Or it just says what kind of pizza you like. We’re not psychologists. Matthew Smith @MattSmithWXYZ The crowds in Ann Arbor are unbelievable. THOUSANDS deep for the Ann Arbor solidarity march along with the @womensmarch.

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MARCH From Page 1A The pair originally had enough students signed up to take two buses, though not enough paid in time to book the second — “and we can’t front $5,000,” Rivkin said. Many on the bus knew Rivkin or Ramaswamy, but others came after catching wind of the Facebook event or through friends. Some, like LSA sophomore Renae Lyons, even came on their own. “I signed up for this by myself; I just heard that the bus was going and I felt really compelled to go,” Lyons, who was upset with Trump’s election, said. “I have the privilege to go and I felt like it would be a total waste if I didn’t take advantage of that.” Now, riding down State Street in Ann Arbor on the single bus, the women asked the riders to say their reasons for marching, along with the answer to one of three questions: Who would you want to perform at your inauguration? What is your favorite Barack Obama moment? Or: If you could have anyone, from history or present, march alongside you, who would it be? The passengers gave reasons ranging from health care and misogynistic rhetoric to climate change and immigration for attending. Laura Vicinanza, an LSA junior who enjoys Obama and Biden memes, marched for everyone whose rights could be under attack under the new administration. “I was really devastated with the election results — it’s been a lot; it’s taken me so long to process — but I really want to go out and march and stand up for women’s rights and all of these other marginalized groups that the Trump administration had not really addressed,” Vicinanza

DISABILITY From Page 1A Despite this, Segal said his area of knowledge and day-today work revolved more around accommodating students with learning disabilities. Segal said Dan Measel, an SSD coordinator for students with chronic health conditions and visual and mobility impairments, oversees students with temporary disabilities within the office; however, Measel could not be reached for comment at the time of publication. In some cases, SSD services were inadequate to meet the needs of students. Greeley struggled to do laundry and she and Farmer had trouble into the dining hall. SSD does not assist students with these tasks, according to their website. “You can’t hold any plates,” Greeley said. “There were days if my roommate or my friends didn’t have a break where they could come back to the dining hall and help me out … there were days that I didn’t eat until seven o’clock at night.” Farmer agreed, saying the University could provide an alternative dining experience. “I really wish I would’ve been able to have unlimited to-go meals

VETERAN From Page 1A The initiative was implemented in the national, integrated health care system of the Veterans Association and provided support to physicians monitoring patients using opioids. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, patients who take opioids may develop tolerance over time and the effectiveness of the drug may decrease. Overdose related to opioids is associated with the dosage given. The higher the dose of opioids, the increased likelihood of an overdose. Michael Clay, an assistant professor of internal medicine at University’s Medical School who worked on the study, emphasized that opioids generally have minimal benefit for chronic pain and are traditionally used for acute pain. He highlighted the central responsibilities of a prescriber if opioids are considered for chronic pain relief. “The prescriber needs try all other options for chronic pain management — physical therapy, injections, psychology, ‘alternative’

said to the bus. Many women, like LSA sophomore Megan Burns, cited privilege as a reason for attending — believing if they can go, they should, to march for both themselves and others who may not be able to. “I am here to march because I believe it’s our job to speak up for all of the people who don’t have a voice,” Burns told the bus. Burns, who is an Opinion writer the Daily, said were she to be elected president, she would like Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden to do a “sister act” on stage. LSA sophomore Tansy MasseyGreen was inspired by her mom to attend the march and saw it as a critical first step following the election. “I march today because I remember how devastated I was after the election — my first election — how badly it went,” Massey-Green said. “Lots of tears were shed and I called my mom and talked to her so long — she was very politically active when she was here at U of M — she told me to get out there and do whatever I can, and I thought this was the first thing I could have done. I’m here marching for the people who are going to get her the hardest by the incoming administration.” At its core, many came to the march in opposition to Trump’s policies, though Ramaswamy emphasized that the march was not anti-Trump. “I think so many of the ones after the election were about getting rid of him and hating him,” Ramaswamy said. “The fact that this is more for unifying and including everybody and fighting for people’s rights, rather than trying to kick out the administration it’s trying to make them listen so I think that distinction is really important

about this march.” Additionally important to the organizers was emphasizing peace going into the protest. Entering D.C., Ramaswamy warned riders there were rumors of people attending the rally to purposely ignite others. “They are not part of the official march, they are purely there to riot and to cause something not peaceful to happen,” Ramaswamy said. “Don’t be dissuaded by that, but please be careful.” A woman on the bus expressed concerns with tear-gas after the D.C. police tear-gassed inauguration protesters. The organizers explained what to do in the event and urged marchers to look over the safety guide that they had emailed out, as well as remember to remain peaceful and remember why they had come. Ramaswamy and Rivkin left housing up to the marchers, so after nearly nine hours on the blue charter bus with the pink Planned Parenthood sign in the windshield, marchers dispersed from the bus at the Stadium-Armory metro stop outside of D.C. with the promise of meeting at Hancock Park with the rest of the Michigan marchers the following morning. ***** When their ride fell through at the last minute, LSA sophomore Dana Nathanson and LSA senior Natalie Burr borrowed a car the Friday before the rally from a housemate of their co-op and drove it down. Then their housing fell through after George Washington University, a college in D.C.’s Foggy Bottom neighborhood, barred visitors for the weekend because of the festivities. Still, they were determined to march and parked their car in an RV camp in Maryland where they slept for one night. “I’m marching for human

and have someone actually bring them to my dorm,” Farmer said. “It would’ve been a 10-minute process instead of a 45-minute process to get a bowl of cereal.” To access the dining hall in Bursley, Farmer had to take an unconventional route. “I had to go to the service elevator, where people would drop food deliveries, which took me up through the kitchen and then I had to go through the kitchen to get to the dining hall,” Famer said. “Which, I mean, when you’re on crutches, seems a little dangerous because you don’t know if the floor is wet.” Farmer included that she had a tough time showering and eating due to a lack of handicap access to the dining hall. “I actually ended up sitting on my longboard and my friends pushed me across the entire building to get to the handicap shower,” Farmer said. Transportation A foot injury leading to an ankle boot confined LSA freshman Gabi de Coster the first week of the fall semester while living in Mary Markley Residence Hall. Once winter began, de Coster worked with housing and eventually moved to South Quad to avoid the long walk from the hill while she was still in a boot. At this point,

de Coster took advantage of the Paratransit services offered by SSD. “I never met with anyone physically, but I did make a phone call asking about my options … so I could get in touch with Paratransit,” de Coster said. For many students with temporary disabilities, once they reached out to SSD, many of their needs were met. Simply receiving a ride around campus at students’ convenience made their experience much better. LSA sophomore Natalie Jackson, who broke her leg in November 2015, wrote in an email interview Paratransit services helped her get around to almost everywhere she went during the winter. “I had to go to physical therapy and every morning there was a car that picked me up and took me there,” Jackson wrote. Due to the high demand of Paratransit services, Blue Cab, a private taxi service which services Ann Arbor and surrounding areas, is often used in place of Paratransit when there aren’t enough cars to get students to where they need to be. Segal said SSD only coordinates rides between students and Paratransit. “Paratransit is run through

therapies like acupuncture — before considering prescribing opioids,” Clay said. “The provider needs to then weigh all of the risks of opioids (addiction, death, depression, constipation, decreased testosterone in men and many others) and make sure that patients understand these risks.” The Medical School evaluated the effectiveness of the OSI used in Veterans Affairs hospitals nationwide. The Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, the Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System and Yale University also collaborated on the project. Lewei Lin, the study’s first author and an addiction fellow in the University’s Department of Psychiatry, emphasized how this study is one of the first to look at a health care system’s role in risky opioid prescriptions at a national level. “What I am hoping is that this would give further support to other health care systems, for example, University of Michigan or other health care systems around the country in thinking about, within the health care system, how to help providers

prescribe more safely,” Lin said. The OSI was designed to be used in different settings, including urban and rural VA hospitals as well as local clinics. Because of this, there was variation in the ways the OSI was implemented. Clay highlighted the quality and quantity of resources may help explain the distinction between rural and urban hospitals. “For example, the Ann Arbor VA has many national experts in the field and they were able to help out with our OSI implementation,” Clay said. “We used a variety of professions to help implement OSI: physicians, pharmacists, psychologists, physical therapists. As a primary care physician, I was the lead for our facility. Other facilities used psychologists or pharmacists as the lead and did not have as many resources as VA hospitals with strong university affiliations.”

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transportation, not SSD,” Segal said. “Our only role in Paratransit is that students sort of register with us.” Farmer took advantage of Paratransit, but found it difficult to use on short notice. “(Paratransit) was good,” Farmer said. “It was easy to know that’s my bus, or that’s my Blue Cab, and it’s convenient to get to and from Bursley, where I lived. It was kind of a pain to call 30 minutes in advance if I wanted to go to lunch with my friends.” LSA freshman Shelby Young, who broke her ankle in the fall of 2016, disagreed with Farmer about Blue Cab in an email interview. “The drivers always rude Read morewere online at and often were reckless drivers, cars michigandaily.com often had cigarette butts scattered

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Deconstructing celebration

n Monday, Jan. 16, I days when our culture has done attended the keynote well, days when our culture has Martin Luther King Jr. worked to eradicate the growing Symposium event at wealth disparities, Hill Auditorium. And to decrease the more while I was there to than 2 million people see Amy Goodman living in cages in this and Issa Rae, I was country. … Maybe on really struck by a these days, we could version of the U.S. hear the celebratory national anthem that song. But not every was performed by two day. Every day cannot graduate students. be a celebration. The song, originally I once saw a Reddit ISAIAH written in 1844, is post about smoking ZEAVINtitled “Oh Say, Do You weed that made this MOSS Hear?” Performed to analogy: Weed is like the tune of the national anthem your vacation house, and at first to which most of us stand up you go there once a week, once a without hesitation at sporting month and then you start going events, this version contains there every day, a couple times a lyrics that refer explicitly to the day, maybe. And once you do this, United States’s history of bondage you have begun to try to make and slavery, and even points to your vacation house your everyday the irony and the violence of house. Very quickly, then, the American exceptionalism. This is vacation house loses its appeal. an exceptionalism that demands (In other words, the celebration, that we, as Americans, regard ourselves as citizens of the land of the free, even while millions of our fellow citizens remain enslaved. Here is the first verse of this revised version of our national anthem: Oh, say do you hear, at the dawn’s early light, The shrieks of those bondmen, whose blood is now streaming From the merciless lash, while our banner in sight With its stars, mocking freedom, is fitfully gleaming? Do you see the backs bare? Do you mark every score Of the whip of the driver trace channels of gore? the vacation, stops being a positive And say, doth our star-spangled thing entirely. It becomes a banner yet wave moment of denial, a moment in O’er the land of the free, and the which one refuses to confront the home of the brave? world in front of them, instead When juxtaposed with our opting to live in a fabricated, national anthem, what is the imagined world in which we can impact of these lyrics? How does vacation all night long and sing our response differ from the song “Hail to the Victors” — a song that we know so well? Imagine, that does nothing but “celebrate” if you will, that after we watched in a, I would argue, similarly Harbaugh and the Big Blue Gang destructive way). run out onto the field, we all stood Immediately, the lyrics of this up and sang along to this song. version call to our attention the Would we even sing along? Or violently compliant nature with would we be too embarrassed, which we, as a culture, examine too humiliated, by this song that ourselves as Americans. These functions both as our national lyrics make two things clear: first, anthem and as a cruel reminder that while we deem our national of our past and as a song, heard anthem to be a quintessentially in the present, which demands American song, the opening that we confront our past and ask lines of this version allude to the ourselves how far we have truly inherently exclusionary nature of come. Would we even stand? Or the song, indeed, of the idea that might this song actually prompt one is an American. Who, then, is us to action? Maybe on good days, fit to wear the priceless badge of an

I felt the University beginning to confront its own filthy history and that of the United States at large.

American? Whose history, whose country, does our national anthem celebrate? For it is a song that ignores the history of the country that it claims to celebrate. But what is a country — indeed, who are any of us, what is anything at all — without its history? Instead of the country itself, our national anthem celebrates an idealized, racialized vision of America that only can function on the bloody backs of millions of enslaved people. I must say, though, that I was really impressed that this performance took place here, at the University of Michigan. Sitting in Hill Auditorium, looking at the same stage upon which King himself once stood to give two lectures in 1962, I felt the University beginning to confront its own filthy history and that of the United States at large. It was the most radical administratively approved moment I have witnessed in Ann Arbor. President Mark Schlissel was there, as was Robert Sellers, the Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President for Equity and Inclusion at the University, and numerous other big-time faculty members and administrators. The biggest head honcho missing from the event was Coach Harbaugh. Imagine that, if he came out, and if, perhaps, our fight song played. No, that could not happen. That would be too contradictory. That would put us into a position of two kinds of consciousness, one right after the other. The first “Go Blue!” consciousness that is, to quote Frank Ocean’s truth-telling mother, “Sluggish, lazy, stupid, and unconcerned.” A consciousness which celebrates blindly, which contentedly cheers without actually considering at all the full scope of what is being cheered. And then the second consciousness, which probes itself and those conscious beings around it, which seeks to contextualize itself and its country within a much broader, more inclusive framework. At least for a moment, this seemed to be the consciousness of the University. May we hope that this moment demonstrates the direction in which our administrators will lead us in the days, months and years to come.

Isaiah Zeavin-Moss can be reached at izeavinm@umich.edu.

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o you remember how, for many Americans, Nov. 9 (the day following the election of Donald Trump), was marked by feelings of extreme bewilderment, disbelief, fear, sadness and resolve to do more — to not be complacent in a regime of racism, to work doubly hard for civil rights for all, to protect and empower one another, and to get involved in civic life and civil disobedience and volunteering? These resolutions were so prevalent, among both liberals and moderates, as well as even a few Trump voters who realized the pain of their marginalized friends. They were almost ubiquitous that second week of November. It is now days into the Trump administration, and I’m asking you resolutionmakers: What have you done to fulfill these well-intentioned passionate promises to do better, to be better, to make change? What have I done? It is so easy to talk about politics. I tweet about my frustrations about the political climate at least once per day, but confronting my tendency to talk rather than act is difficult. Social media can be a really powerful tool for organizing meetups and changing cultural norms. (Think: changing profile pictures to reflect support for marriage equality and organizing the Women’s March on Washington this January, both primarily via Facebook). There is some evidence to support this form of “thin engagement” also sometimes termed “slacktivism” as a method for involving traditionally uninvolved communities in civic life, as well as promoting offline action from simply more acceptance and visibility of the LGBTQ community to putting boots on the ground. For example,

social networks have contributed extensively to the structure of the Black Lives Matter movement, giving staying power, personal narrative and structure to an online and offline phenomenon. Black Lives Matter, however, and similar movements with an online presence are of a different order of coordinated magnitude than a Facebook post you push out to your typically like-minded friends or a snarky Tweet shared with a sympathetic audience. The latter are not meaningful actions. Confusing these brief exchanges for something that will productively, actively contribute to safer lives for Americans is dangerous — it makes you feel like you’ve done something; it allows you to pat yourself on the back as a budding activist, and it ultimately will leave no minds changed and no lives improved. Hillary Clinton won this election’s popular vote by nearly 3 million votes. I’m not here to relitigate the election, but I am here to say that nearly 3 million more Americans of voting age are dissatisfied with the overtly discriminatory and nearly kleptocratic administration that just took office. If you consider yourself a member of this dissatisfied bunch (and you don’t need to be a Democrat or a liberal to do so), you’re not alone. Collective action is more important now than ever before. If you made yourself a promise on Nov. 9, consider that the follow-through on that promise is not just for yourself but for the millions of nonwhite, non-heterosexual, noncisgender, non-male, non-able bodied, immigrant, Muslim, lower-income and uninsured people (and every intersection between these groups and more). When you express your disdain for Trump or for any of the -isms or -phobias he espouses without taking action, you are not keeping good on these promises and you (and I)

are betraying those who need us. We are betraying each other. As former President Barack Obama stated back in 2014, “When citizens are free to organize and work together across borders to make our communities healthier, our environment cleaner, and our world safer, that’s when real change comes.” He also noted at his recent appearance in Ann Arbor the famous Brandeis quote, “the most important office ... is that of the private citizen.” Let’s not be lazy in 2017. Let’s recognize the role that each one of us individually plays in our democracy. We are citizens and our civic action matters and it starts at home, with you and me. You should be informed about local and state politics — this is a place to make a change for the people you know and see every day. Educate others if you can — invite them to accompany you to city council meetings, get to the polls or call your representatives together. Talk with your family members and friends with whom you agree and disagree and learn, while standing up for others. You should be donating your time, if you are able, to both local organizations, regional chapters of national organizations and national organizations themselves that fight for women, against systemic racism, against homophobia and transphobia and for fair, just civil rights for all and an independent press. Do it with friends if you want. If you have the means to donate money, you can do that too. And if you do all of that, or some of that, or any of that, it may become easier to sleep well at night. You can’t fight fascism on Facebook alone. But if you involve yourself in civic life, if you honestly commit yourself to a cause, if you keep good on your promise to the millions of people who need it, feel free to keep posting. Madeline Nowicki is a senior editorial page editor.

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Go beyond what is ‘doable’

fter about four and a half be to fulfill a mission, for sheer months of downtime enjoyment (strangely) or else following a rocket something of the like. Based on explosion during test its recent actions I am operations, SpaceX confident SpaceX is in a returned to flight on stage where it remains Jan. 14. guided by the goal of The aggressive its founder, Elon Musk, timeline SpaceX the creation of a selfbrings to the table is sustaining civilization contrary to the other on Mars. It requires major space launch incredible discipline to companies. Most maintain loyalty to one’s of these companies original cause. Perhaps MILES respond extremely this is even impossible, conservatively to MCGRUDER change being the only the great risk of space launch. For constant. instance, the European company The evolution of a company Arianespace has been launching from young and missiontheir Ariane 5 rocket since before driven to experienced with I was born in 1997. The costs different motivations seems like involved in each mission are so an inevitable one. Over time, high that most companies would everyday operations cause things not dare endanger mission success to slowly change and sight of the in attempt to make improvements. original goal is lost. The weight of This is obviously not the case short-term needs soon outweighs with SpaceX, as it has released the grandeur of the original vision. consistent and notable revisions to The original, ideal ending is simply its Falcon 9 rocket. Thus, SpaceX brought down by human nature has achieved great successes in a itself: People in general default short time frame relative to the to doing what they need to do to rest of the aerospace industry, survive optimally. We concentrate where projects often take decades on the money, the fame, the power, to complete.” It has also, of course, the pleasure, whatever we meet fallen short of the incredible on the way to the end goal and reliability of Arianespace and become distracted. From here the other more traditional companies. vision is done and the once-vibrant SpaceX is a classic example of company, club, group or whatever when people or organizations are it may be becomes something left with a choice. They can take it was never meant to become. the most reliable possible course Whether the response is dismay of action until forced to change, or acquiescence it seems the result or they can embrace inherently cannot be helped. riskier constant change and We see this common effect play improvement. The reliability route out slowly in our everyday lives. is clearly the road most traveled. I We see it in our schooling, work, venture so far as to say the reliable even hobbies. It takes a constant road is the only sensible path to effort to counteract the negative take for any person or group that change in attitude and remain values their well-being mentally fresh. I have seen individuals and physically. We can only take switch jobs frequently to avoid the path of constant change when succumbing to boredom. People something other than the well- switch majors if the one they are being motivates us. This could pursuing becomes something

they do not like. In schools, and, of course, here at the University of Michigan, countless organizations exist and are continuously created that ultimately help people counteract the slow negative change. Nonetheless, it is extremely difficult to stick to the plan long term. This leads to the inevitable question: Is it at all worth trying to stick stubbornly to the outcome originally envisioned? It seems it would be necessary to align the stars in such a way that the natural tendencies for survival that break down grand plans instead help those plans along. If so, great sacrifices are needed to achieve whatever the original goal was. It is honestly probably better to let things run their course and be a part of the constant cycle of nascent hope and jaded maturity. I, of course, being relatively young, want to believe it is possible to break the cycle. For no reason but this, I hope SpaceX succeeds. I hope Elon Musk gets his self-sustaining civilization on Mars because I want to see an exception to the rule ultimately succeed. I want to see that some “crazy” desire like wanting humans to live on Mars can be achieved despite sounding like a mission destined for failure. This would not only be another example of sticking to the vision of a major project in history, it would be a glaring, modern example that sticks in people’s minds. The successful return to flight is just one small step on this excruciatingly long and difficult journey, but I wish them the best.of a major project in history, it would be a glaring, modern example that sticks in people’s minds. Miles McGruder can be reached at mmcgrude@umich.edu.

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COMMUNITY CULTURE NOTEBOOK

Art won’t die in the arms of the artist

Monday, January 23, 2017 — 5A

STYLE NOTEBOOK

Eli Rallo considers the longevity of art but not its creators ELI RALLO

Daily Arts Writer

I am currently 12 years away from turning 30. Perhaps that sounds like an outstanding amount of time, and while it is, I’m 18 years old. Time and time again, history has proven that 30 years is more than enough time to change the world. Time and time again, we’ve had to watch 30 years, such a young number, turn into a lifetime. We have seen this too many times in many artists who were able to produce life changing pieces of artwork before leaving this world suddenly — all before the age of 30. My favorite book of all time, “Wuthering Heights,” was written by Emily Bronte, an English author who wrote only one novel before passing away in 1848 at the young age of 30. “Wuthering Heights” is now praised as a literary classic, despite its condemnation upon its original publication in 1847. The book was criticized for its vivid sexual power and passion, along with its controversial storyline during a time when villainizing men in literature was uncommon. It is one of the first stories ever published to follow a woman betrothed to one man and in love with another. Bronte’s

revolutionary piece of literature paved the way for a new era of Gothic romance literature. One can only imagine what else she would have written had she survived the tuberculosis that took her from the world. There are a multitude of examples of revolutionary artists passing away very young. Sylvia Plath, who died at age 30 as well, also only published one novel (“The Bell Jar”) along with countless poems which have been compiled into poetry anthologies today. Her husband Ted Hughes claims she was working on another novel around the time of her death. Jimi Hendrix left us at age 27, poet John Keats was 25, Amy Winehouse was 27 and Heath Ledger was 28. Such little time on Earth, yet what an impact they were able to make. It’s difficult to think about how the world would be different if these artists were given more time to create their art. I wonder often what Bronte would have written next; if there would be a sequel about life on the Moors. I wonder if she would have rested her pen and written nothing more. I wonder if Amy Winehouse would have given us another album in her unmistakably raspy voice. If Heath Ledger would star in all the movies we watch or if he’d win another Oscar.

It’s also difficult to wonder whether their art would have had the impact on the world that it does because they are not around anymore. How many more people bought Amy Winehouse’s music on iTunes, purchased “The Bell Jar” or watched “The Dark KNight” because these authors, musicians and actors are no longer around? It has become more alluring to stare at these people on the screen, listen to their voices and read their words because it is known that they are never going to portray a character, sing a song, write a word again. Unfortunately, we will never know what could have happened had these artists lived for another 10 or 20 or 30 years. We must simply take the art they were able to give to us in the time they had and celebrate it. It is our job to take all the inspiration pent up into every single gorgeous page of “Wuthering Heights,” every single ounce of soul bleeding between the lines of “You Know I’m No Good,” every shouted whisper filling the cracks of “The Bell Jar” and use them to make our own art. We will never know what could have been, but we do know what is and what these people left us are our most treasured gifts, even if they left us soon after.

ALBUM REVIEW

Japandroids members Brian King and David Prowse

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Japandroids explore a new humanity DOMINIC POLSINELLI Daily Arts Wrtier

Japandroids’ third album Near to the Wild Heart of Life is a massive one, but packed into eight tracks. It’s at once a sprawling and cohesive listen, while each song still feels a bit different from the next. As sonically pleasing as the album is, it’s also boasts witty lyricism I found myself revisiting and reflecting on out of pure nostalgia. It’s an album that truly is accessible to fans of all genres. “A red ammo romance in the summer heat / in parks, on patios, and in the streets / Our mission: making moments into memories” is a line that simply demands old memories to bubble to the surface for listeners of any background. On their third album, Japandroids have left behind their faster paced, lo-fi rock ‘n’ roll identity heard on 2012’s Celebration Rock for a more refined sound that reflects on natural songwriting progression. For a band consisting of only two individuals, Japandroids have impressively layered together sounds on tracks fit for full band performances. As much as I hate to make the comparison, Japandroids’ progression as artists almost seems to mirror that of other alternative duo Twenty One Pilots — except Twenty One Pilots took a turn for a refined, faux-artsy aesthetic on their most recent release, while Japandroids decided to throw away their rules and continue to play to their strengths. Their songs are still about pursuing happiness and existing in contentment, while revamping and refining the way they put their sounds together into a work of art. Contextually, Near to the Wild Heart of Life feels essential in

today’s social climate. The chorus recreates the contentment of that of the track is a rollicking shout scene. Like the rest of the album, it for expression, with David Prowse just feels so right. singing: “And it got me all fired Throughout the album, most up / to go far away / and make of the melody is dependent on some music from the sound of my vocals, interspersed with funky singing, baby.” It feels like an album synth lines that, again, add to that not only matters, but entirely the refined changes Japandroids understands its audience. Much weave into the album. Gang vocals of the lyricism on the album falls on choruses add to the accessibility under this theme — just existing of the album, bringing the spotlight in the world and having a right to to the formidability of their existing how you want to. songwriting capabilities. In the The album’s little tweaks to Pitchfork interview, King also said individual songs they’re “trying make for a fresh, to figure out how dynamic listen. to be intense in Near to the Wild “True Love and a different ways,” Heart of Life Free Life of Free a sentiment Will” is a track that which perfectly Japandroids sounds big, pulling manifests itself from the indie in the album. ANTIacoustics similar to Japandroids have Noah and the Whale, toned down their and it expertly feeds in-your-face, fast into the unexpectedly shoegazey tempo rock tracks while keeping “I’m Sorry (For Not Finding You their emotional intensity. They’ve Sooner).” The album is distinctly, found subtle ways to continue very much Japandroids, while to make music that demands utilizing genre influences that attention in their evolving style, add a lot of depth to the entirety one that isn’t overtly positive or of its run. In an interview with loud, but always hints at hope. Pitchfork, drummer/vocalist The final track, “In a Body Brian King said: “We’re removing Like a Grave,” opens with this all the self-imposed rules that led insane gut punch of a line: to the songs and the sound of our “Christ will call you out / school whole career up until now,” and will deepen doubt / work will Japandroids showcase their fine- sap the soul / hometown haunts tuned changes within their unique what’s left.” In a beautiful list tone throughout the album. of common human experiences The seven minute centerpiece of — from religion to moving away the album, “Arc of Bar,” recognizes from home — Japandroids Japandroids’ penchant for writing effectively encapsulate the heart melodies that exude belonging, and soul of their new album. It’s becoming perfectly catchy tunes wonderfully human to the core, for singing along with friends. a sentiment that might seem You know that scene in “The corny, but in practice, makes for Perks of Being a Wallflower” music that is desirable to listen where “Heroes” by David Bowie is to. It’s human to need belonging, playing, and Sam is standing up in and Japandroids extrapolate this the back of the pickup truck while need into an album that is almost they’re driving through a highway entirely enjoyable from front to tunnel? “Arc of Bar” flawlessly back.

LOUIS VUITTON

Supreme x Louis Vuitton model

Louis Vuitton and Supreme: An unexpected but promising love story NARESH IYENGAR Daily Arts Writer

Just last week, it was announced that Louis Vuitton and Supreme were to collaborate for Louis Vuitton’s A/W 2017 collection. This was something that I simultaneously never expected to happen, but also saw as inevitable. Streetwear has gone from a subcultural movement to the mainstream. While his name may not ring a bell to some, James Jebbia has taken streetwear’s golden child, Supreme, from the shadows to the forefront of fashion. Supreme is one of the most popular brands in the world at the moment, and there are few brands with as much staying power as Louis Vuitton. The French fashion house is the type of brand that many young people grow up aspiring towards, while Supreme is the type of brand that a young demographic has flocked to over the years. What better way to tie the younger audience to a brand like Louis V (and the opposite, as well) than a collaboration between these two brands? From duffle bags and backpacks to box logo tees and jackets, this collection features items to attract frequent Louis Vuitton customers and passionate Supreme supporters alike.

Supreme is a brand known for boasting severely excess demand on many of their releases: Box logos and collaboration tees sell out in seconds and then go up on sites like Grailed at a five-times markup. I imagine this collaboration won’t be any different. Thinking about how much a box logo Supreme tee with the LV monogram will resell for simply blows my mind. Hell, I’d bet that the baseball bats with the monogram grip will fly off the

Hell, I’d bet that the baseball bats with the monogram grip will fly off the shelves too.

shelves too. While there are many people who buy Supreme because they have grown up in skateboard culture, there are so many people who buy Supreme for the exclusivity, and there really isn’t another word that describes Louis Vuitton better than exclusive.

Classifieds

The reason why this collaboration makes so much sense to me is the motivations behind the consumers of each brand. For those who don’t know, when Supreme releases a box logo tee, things tend to get a bit out of hand. While some profit-seeking individuals buy them to resell online, the reason why the people who decide to wear them are so passionate about getting their hands on a box logo is the fact that it represents the pinnacle of the brand’s exclusivity. Wearing a box logo is a way of displaying one’s location in the hierarchical ecosystem of Supreme consumers. Maybe it’s because it tells others that the $500 profit that could have been realized by selling the shirt online means less than being able to wear the shirt, or that spending $600 on a T-shirt doesn’t mean anything. I think that a Louis Vuitton bag says something very similar. Maybe I’m a bit jaded, but I doubt that everyone with a LV bag simply adores the monogram. Instead, I think that many people have the bags because of the inaccessibility. The decision systems that customers of both Supreme and Louis Vuitton utilize are very similar, and while the brand’s demographics may not completely align, this may be the kind of collaboration that is worth taking out a payday advance for an avid Supreme fan.

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MUSIC COLUMN

The xx as a multi-dimensional force

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Lo Theisen explores the evolving sound of the band over the years LAUREN THEISEN Daily Music Columnist

The first The xx album was one of the best self-contained releases of the last decade. It’s a record with a sound that appeared to come from nowhere. There was no larger media narrative and no grand purpose — just a series of sounds that seemed to line up in perfect sequence with each other. 2009’s xx is an album without a single wasted note. It’s a quiet work that never overplays its hand, with only three musicians working in harmony with minimal overdubs. They used empty space to their advantage more than any other band, keeping the guitar riffs light and the vocals shy. The most sprawling, epic track xx offers is still only a twominute intro instrumental. Yes, The xx arrived completely formed, fully mature and totally compelling. Yet, there was some nervousness about the group’s future. If you make a perfect, tight, mistake-free record at the beginning of your career, where do you go from there? The closest analogue to The xx had already suffered a worrisome fate. New York City’s Interpol, one of the leaders of the city’s then-revitalized guitar scene that also included The Strokes and Yeah Yeah Yeahs, put out Turn on the Bright Lights in 2002 to critical acclaim and fanfare. Like xx, Turn on the Bright Lights is a moody, lonely, unmistakably modern record. It hides its feelings behind obscure lyrics and fine-tunes its instrumental arrangements to achieve aweinspiring efficiency. While Interpol is more traditionally “rock” than The xx, both bands’ debuts are melancholy masterpieces.

Once a band hits a perfect formula, it’s hard to improve. Interpol followed up Bright Lights with 2004’s Antics, a very good album that nonetheless feels like Bright Lights, Part Two. There’s nothing especially wrong with it, but it lacks a spark, because we have heard all these songs before. However, attempts to expand on the band’s signature sound fell flat, first with 2007’s Our Love to Admire and then with two more follow-up records. Greater ambitions and a desire for a more “epic” scale to their songs opened the band up to missteps and songs filled with hot air, which were both antithetical to what made Interpol great. The band never solved the problem of how to evolve, stay great and stay true to themselves all at the same time. The xx seemed to be following the exact same blueprint, as 2012’s Coexist follows a similar path as Antics. Coexist is a mostly forgettable rehash of all the sounds that made The xx great in the first place. It’s a record that continues to see the musicians do what they’re most talented at, but — particularly with its lack of well-crafted melodies — Coexist never gives a listener much reason to choose it over xx. At least for this fan, there were questions about whether The xx would even continue after Coexist. In the years following, the group’s lone non-singing member — Jamie xx — made a name for himself as a solo electronic artist. 2015’s In Colour was a breath of fresh air for both Jamie and the genre of electronic music. xx perfectly captured the vibes of a night out in London, balancing hard-hitting beats on tracks like “Gosh” with more meditative, slow-burn songs that showed an unusual patience for mainstream EDM. Plus, the joyful

Young Thug collaboration “Good Times” was the indie fan’s song of the summer. As the accolades poured in, it became easy to think of The xx as one of Jamie’s early projects and not his main gig. But In Colour might actually be what saved The xx, because earlier this month, a revitalizedsounding group dropped the incredible I See You. It’s a record that seems to take everything Jamie xx learned while making his solo album and seamlessly blends it with what made The xx already great. I See You still features the unmatched vocal chemistry of Oliver Sim and Romy Madley Croft, but now there are synthetic horns, piano loops and drum tracks programmed for dancefloor movement. In all, the new record sounds like a fresh, fun remix album of The xx’s debut. It’s an exhilarating reinvention, and The xx likely wouldn’t have found the key to breaking the formula if they hadn’t spent that time apart. “xx seemed to exist infinitely in hushed, empty spaces — void of vitality and shrouded in shadows,” wrote Daily music writer Shima Sadaghiyani in her review of the latest The xx album. “In contrast … I See You, bursts with color.” There’s a much-too-easy In Colour pun to be made here, but in truth, that’s exactly what The xx needed. The new album solves what was once the band’s only problem, allowing them to take risks and evolve without betraying their talents. The xx are still tight, fully formed and mature, but they now have an extra dimension added onto their signature sound. They have stepped out of a crisp, minimal blackand-white world and entered a dynamic new era of dizzying possibilities.

Samuele, the focus of Rosi’s new documentary.

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‘Fire at Sea’ focuses on obscure Italian adolescent over crisis With more emphasis on the daily life of a young boy, the otherwise shocking footage of North African refugees feels secondary not to think of the refugees, only miles from this sheltered Daily Film Editor adolescent. But that the refugees — at the center of a challenging To call “Fire at Sea,” the geopolitical dilemma that latest documentary from requires smart filmmaking Italian director Gianfranco — are only one facet of this Rosi (“Sacro GRA”), a distracted film is exactly film about the European Rosi’s problem. His lack immigration crisis would of focus and the loose ties be a misnomer. Yes, there between the various threads are refugees from Northern that guide the film through Africa and its two-hour yes, their run time deride heartbreaking the film from and often deadly making any sort journeys are of meaningful “Fire at Sea” captured in the statement on 01 Distribution film, but Rosi’s the subject. The documentary is fuocoammare Michigan Theater more a series of (“fire at sea” direct cinema in Italian) observations captured by about his camera Lampedusa, the Sicilian is multifaceted. The film island at which many depicts how the residents arrive, rather than a well- of Lampedusa, new and old, argued case for tolerance for relate to the Mediterranean immigrants. Sea. For the refugees, the sea For as much time as the was simultaneously a channel refugees are afforded on of escape and a major threat — screen — which in the grand many died from dehydration scheme of things is not all or overcrowding on makeshift that much — the individual rubber boats. with the most screen time is a For the older residents young boy, Samuele, a native of the island, memories of Lampedusa resident with a World War II battles on lazy eye who spends much the sea looms like the dark of his time playing with his clouds that muddle the sun’s toy slingshot. Samuele never rays. For others, including interacts with the refugees, a radio DJ intermittently whose trials and tribulations visited, “Fire at Sea” refers as they f lee from their war- to an old song, and to others, torn homelands are reserved the inclement weather that off-screen or in oral history. prevents the fishing industry, But the refugees’ haunting the primary industry of the presence abides. As Samuele island, from succeeding. A climbs a tree to saw off a general sense of terror on bit of wood, or places tiny boats plagues Samuele, our explosives in a row of cacti young protagonist, as he gets with his friend, or gets his seasick on one occasion and eyes examined, it’s impossible loses control of a rowboat on DANIEL HENSEL

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another. But the refugee crisis is just one part of many. We never see refugees on their way to Europe or how citizens of the island treat them. We see their rescue, their “registration” and documentation processes orchestrated by Italian officials. We see a meeting between a pregnant refugee and a doctor. We see a makeshift soccer competition, in which refugees from each country band together to compete in a miniature world cup. And we see a heartwrenching recanting of one group’s journey, from Nigeria to the Sahara to Libya and finally to Lampedusa. When Rosi fixes his camera on the refugees, “Fire at Sea” feels like the most relevant and powerful documentary in ages. Nearly every image of the refugees is visually arresting. Italian authorities, at first, treat the refugees like diseased specimens, with gloves and facemasks. The refugees are cloaked in gold foil, which shimmers in the nighttime light like a gown at a bourgeoisie gala. When he focuses on the other residents, which happens all too often, the film feels overly long and, ultimately, like a dud. Still, Rosi, like his Italian contemporaries (see: Paolo Sorrentino (“Youth”) and Luca Guadagnino (“A Bigger Splash”)), has nailed down a breathtaking visual style. His filmmaking is intrepid, following divers underwater or tracing the nighttime searchlights on the open sea. If the context weren’t so devastating, Rosi’s images would be beyond enchanting.

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PAYBACK Michigan 66, Illinois 57

BETELHEM ASHAME Managing Sports Editor

Just 10 days ago, the Michigan men’s basketball team faced Illinois and suffered a humiliating 16-point defeat in Champaign, 85-69. Michigan coach John Beilein admitted Friday that the Fighting Illini opened up a “can of whooping” on the Wolverines, as it was the only Big Ten game that they were really out of by the halftime break this year. Illinois’s trio of big men — center Maverick Morgan and forwards Kipper Nichols and Leron Black — did most of the damage that night, scoring 16, 13 and 10 points, respectively. After the game, Morgan added insult to injury, calling Michigan a “white-collar team”. In the time since, Michigan defeated Nebraska at home and nearly upset Wisconsin on the road. Meanwhile, the Fighting Illini have been on the ropes, losing a close home game to Maryland and then getting blown out at Purdue. On Saturday afternoon, the two teams were set for a highly-anticipated rematch at Crisler Center. Before the game, senior wing Zak

Irvin approached the team equipment manager and asked if the Wolverines could don their blue away jerseys instead of their traditional home white. While redshirt sophomore forward DJ Wilson took Morgan’s comments in stride Friday, asserting that Michigan didn’t feel the need to prove that it was a tough team, even he admitted after the game that the slight put a “chip on their shoulder”. That chip was clearly evident Saturday, as the Wolverines took the court in their “blue-collar” uniforms and sent a very clear message to Illinois (2-5 Big Ten, 12-8 overall). Adopting the aggressive defensive mindset Morgan claimed they lacked, Michigan (3-4, 13-7) avenged its blowout loss and earned a

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66-57 victory. While the Fighting Illini went off, shooting 64 percent from both the f loor and from three in the first contest, the Wolverines held Illinois to 45 percent shooting from the field and just 28 percent shooting from distance Saturday. Instead of allowing 49 first-half points like it did in game one, Michigan kept the Fighting Illini under 25 points at the break. With a strategy centered on physicality and help defense on the low block, the Wolverines shut down Illinois’ three big men who had been so dominant in Champaign. While the trio racked up 39 combined points that night, they amassed just 14 on Saturday. “I

thought we were really much more aggressive than we were at their place in guarding the post,” said Michigan coach John Beilein. “… When they went in there, they did get some shots, but we made them earn them.” Keeping the Fighting Illini out of their sweet spots, especially the mid-range jump shot, Michigan turned Illinois’ big men into liabilities, as they turned the ball over six times. The Wolverines also forced them into foul trouble, limiting their minutes on the court. Morgan, Nichols and Black played just 22, 17 and 13 minutes, respectively. Nichols, in particular, terrorized Michigan on the offensive glass in Champaign, pulling down five boards as the Fighting Illini scored 10 secondchance points. But Wilson assumed that role in the

rematch, notching six offensive rebounds which the Wolverines used to gain a 14-6 edge in the second-chance points battle. During a 13-3 run from the 14-minute mark to the sixminute mark of the first half — in which Michigan opened up a nine-point lead and began to pull away from Illinois — Wilson scored 10 points, all of which came off offensive boards. He kicked off the stretch by grabbing a long rebound and knocking down a 3-pointer, before adding a couple of putback layups in traffic on which he drew fouls. His most impressive points, though, came when he threw down a massive putback slam that surely belongs on the highlight reel. “I thought they beat us up pretty good on the glass, and obviously DJ Wilson spearheaded that,” said Illinois coach John Groce. “I thought he was absolutely terrific today. ... His energy level on the backboard (and) his willingness to make the extra pass and make his team better.” By the end of the first half, the Wolverines had officially turned the tables on the Fighting Illini, taking a 34-24 lead into the break. Michigan never looked back from there. The Wolverines could have taken their foot off the gas, but they kept it on full throttle. Irvin and senior guard Derrick Walton Jr.

carried the scoring burden alongside Wilson’s 19-point performance, tallying 11 and six points, respectively, in the second half. The duo, who also took Morgan’s dig personally, made Illinois look silly on a couple of possessions. First, Walton crossed over Morgan before laying it up and drawing a foul, and then Irvin drove down the baseline with a stop-start move to blow past his defender and convert at the rim. By that point, Michigan had a 21-point lead with six minutes remaining. Though the Wolverines gave up 18 points while sinking six free throws down the stretch, the Fighting Illini never posed a serious threat. Michigan entered the rematch eager to make a statement, and that’s exactly what the Wolverines did. As Wilson made clear after the game: “We weren’t the whitecollar team today.”

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or as long as he has been one of the leaders and de facto spokesmen for the Michigan men’s basketball team, Zak Irvin has never hesitated to use any emotion as motivation. Two years ago, when Irvin JAKE stepped LOURIM into his role as a go-to player for the Wolverines, the Fishers, Ind., native admitted after scoring 23 points in Bloomington: “Going into this game, this was a personal one for me.” Last February, after Michigan State and Indiana dealt Michigan consecutive, embarrassing blowouts at Crisler Center, Irvin minced no words: “You’ve got them laughing at us on our home court,” he said. “In these past two games, teams have just punked us, and we can’t let that happen.” And then, after the Wolverines trounced Southern Methodist to win the 2K Sports Classic and avenged ugly defeats to the Mustangs in the previous two years, Irvin vowed: “The last loss we had to them, we basically got punked throughout the whole game, and we knew we weren’t going to let that happen this game.” More fodder for another chip on Irvin’s shoulder came along last week, and you didn’t have to look hard to find it. After Illinois ran up 85 points to drop Michigan to 1-3 in the Big Ten, Fighting Illini center Maverick Morgan slighted the Wolverines, calling them “more of a white-collar team traditionally.” Michigan coach John Beilein insisted the Wolverines “do not have a bunch of white-collar kids.” Junior guard MuhammadAli Abdur-Rahkman added, “I

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Senior wing Zak Irvin has always been an emotional leader for the Wolverines, and they will need that if they hope to return to the NCAA Tournament this year.

especially don’t like that.” But the first player to speak up, two days after the game, was Irvin. “We’ll see them again,” the senior vowed. Saturday, Michigan did. And the Wolverines blitzed Illinois, winning Saturday at Crisler Center in a game not nearly as close as the 66-57 score indicated. Michigan (3-4 Big Ten, 13-7 overall) has plenty of work to do to make the NCAA Tournament, but for at least one day, the Wolverines proved their toughness and their grit. In large part, that mindset stems from Irvin. The senior captain has long established himself as one of the leaders of

the team, and he plays that role more emotionally than anything else. When Michigan goes on a scoring run, Irvin is among the most enthusiastic. When the Wolverines get “punked,” Irvin is usually the first to implore them to do something about it. In this case, while most of the players saw the “white-collar” comment in one way or another, junior forward DJ Wilson said Irvin showed the most urgency about it toward the rest of the team.

“Zak kind of just lets us know what was said and how we’re going to go about it the next time,” Wilson said Friday. “… Him as our leader, I think he’s just kind of just watching out for us and trying to get us ready as much as we can and prepare for them.” Irvin made it clear how he wanted his team to approach the rematch against Illinois. In response to Morgan’s dig after last week’s game, Irvin had the idea of wearing road uniforms

I know I can always bring emotion to the team and get us going

at home. The reason was simple: Morgan called the Wolverines white-collar, so they wore blue jerseys — “just to switch it up a little bit,” Irvin said. The satisfaction in Irvin’s voice of having the last laugh was palpable. Illinois’ first shot was sweet, Michigan’s answer much sweeter. Irvin has always talked about the mental aspect of the game. He has lost 45 games in his college career. But the blowouts and the laughing and the insults, those seem to sting much more. As the Wolverines look to climb out of this hole and inch back into the NCAA Tournament, they could use a fiery leader — or two or three — like Irvin. “Teammates and coaches told

me they notice that the team feeds off of me and the intensity that I bring,” Irvin said. “So I try to bring that no matter how I’m playing on the offensive end. I know I can always bring emotion to the team and get us going, and I did that a little bit today. But like I said, I really feel like DJ set the tone and carried us today.” Saturday, with the help of Irvin, Wilson (19 points, seven rebounds, five assists) and senior guard Derrick Walton Jr. (13 points, 11 rebounds), Michigan did what good teams do. The Wolverines came out on their home court with much more energy and outplayed Illinois almost wire to wire. It’s worth noting that Irvin’s performance Saturday was statistically the least impressive of those three. He needed 15 shots to score 15 points and turned the ball over four times with no assists. But as he has proven many times before, he can influence the game with his intensity perhaps more than anything else. He admitted after the game that this performance meant a little more to him. “When a team’s beat you and you get another opportunity to play ’em, you definitely want to take it personally,” Irvin said. “You really never want to get swept with that team in the regular season.” Michigan allowed just 24 points in the first half and led by as many as 21. The Wolverines “punked” the Fighting Illini. They might as well have been laughing on their own home court. They still have a long road back to the NCAA Tournament, but it continues Thursday night in primetime against Indiana, Irvin’s hometown team. That’s a personal one for him, remember. Lourim can be reached at jlourim@umich.edu and on Twitter @jakelourim.

LACROSSE Wolverines split exhibitions to open their season MEN’S King scores to help ‘M’ beat No. 18 Marquette MARK CALCAGNO Daily Sports Writer

Senior goaltender Robbie Zenino set up for a shot from a Marquette attacker, his knees bent and pole over his right shoulder. With the ball ripping towards him, he dipped and extended his arms toward the bottom left corner of the goal, catching the attempt in the safety of his stick. Zenino isn’t the usual face in front of the net. Last year, that was Gerald Logan, who transferred to Johns Hopkins University during the offseason. Logan’s move is one of a series of departures that shuffled the core of the Michigan men’s lacrosse team. But on this particular play, Zenino made the same save that Logan would have, as well. The Wolverines, surrounded by question marks, began its sixth season Saturday with exhibitions against Marquette and Denison at Oosterbaan Fieldhouse. In the first matchup, after a back-and-forth battle saw the 18th-ranked Golden Eagles take a 15-12 lead with five minutes to play, sophomore attacker Brent Noseworthy and senior midfielder Mikie Schlosser scored a pair of goals, closing the lead to one with just over 15 seconds remaining. But an inconclusive faceoff and the strong play of Marquette defenders ran the clock out, and Michigan failed to complete the comeback. “The great thing about getting to play in an exhibition like this is we get to use it as a learning opportunity — it’s not going on our record,” said Michigan coach John Paul. “We have some things we need to do better — we know that — but we gave ourselves a shot at the end, and that shows a lot of grit.” A scoring battle between Noseworthy and the Golden Eagles’ Tanner Thomson proved to be the highlight of the afternoon — each scored five times to break ties at critical points in the game. The Wolverines got off to a fast start, scoring five goals early in the first period. The team limited Marquette’s opportunities thanks to physical defending, including a resounding hit by redshirt

sophomore goaltender Tommy Heidt in front of his own net. But the Golden Eagles would get their revenge on the starting goalie later in the frame, knocking him off his feet and outside the vicinity of his crease, leading to retaliation from defenders and a Michigan penalty. Though no conversion came on the manadvantage, the hit on Heidt proved to shift momentum in the game, as a 4-0 run ensued. “Managing (runs) for your team is just about making the next play,” Paul said. “Managing the other team’s runs is something we’ve been more concerned about the last couple of years. We haven’t been great at that.” In the Wolverines’ second game, many reserves saw action in a low-scoring, shortened affair. Only three periods were played in a game that ended in a 7-6 Michigan victory. Freshman goaltender Matt Trowbridge was especially impressive early, making two remarkable saves, including one off a tough bouncing attempt and another off a point-blank effort from the left side of the crease. Heidt, Trowbridge and Zenino

have battled throughout the fall and winter for the role that Logan occupied for the past three seasons. “I think it’s going to be a week-to-week thing this year, to be honest with you,” Paul said. “I’d love to just be able to make a decision, but all three are playing at a pretty high level in practice. Nobody’s separated themselves, so that’s what we’re waiting to see.” Heidt surrendered 11 goals in three periods of action, while Zenino gave up four in the final 15 minutes against Marquette. In the Wolverines’ second game, Trowbridge allowed just two scores in two frames. “I would have love to see (Heidt) play a little better for the first three, he’s been playing great in practice,” Paul said. “I thought he was dipping his stick a little bit and giving up some stuff up high. I thought (Zenino) came in the fourth quarter and did a pretty nice job. He made a couple key saves to give us an opportunity to come back there. We still have a battle.” Michigan will also miss the contributions of the program’s alltime leading scorer, Kyle Jackson — the seventh overall selection

in the 2016 NLL Draft. But the Wolverines welcomed back senior attacker Ian King, who sits 20 goals away from Jackson’s record despite struggling with injuries over the past two seasons. King got off to a strong start, notching two goals in the second half against Marquette. “If I break (the record), it would be an honor, but I’m more focused on the team winning,” King said. “I’d love to see wins come. If the points come with it, then I’ll be happy, too.” Despite the team’s inexperience following the graduations of the Wolverines’ first recruiting class, King, Zenino and the rest of Michigan’s second recruiting class gives Paul confidence in the program’s future. “They’re really focused on turning this program into an elite, Division I culture — that’s been their mission all year,” Paul said. “They want to leave this team competitive in the Big Ten and in a place where the next group of leaders stepping in has a much easier job in front of them — a team primed to do the things that need to be done to compete at a high level.”

He needs just 16 points to shatter Kyle Jackson’s program record EFE EDEVBIE For the Daily

The Michigan men’s lacrosse team trailed 11-10 in its exhibition game Saturday against No. 18 Marquette. The Wolverines desperately needed a spark late in the contest. With one flick of senior attacker Ian King’s stick, he tied the game at 11. And with 10.3 seconds left in the third period, he added another goal, giving Michigan a 12-11 lead heading into the final quarter. Being an offensive spark plug is nothing new for King, who has tallied 68 goals and 29 assists through his first three seasons for Michigan. It is not the most significant thing expected of him, though. “If he’s leading and he’s letting the game come to him and being a steadying force on our offense and not ‘the guy’ on our offense, we’re going to be in pretty good shape,” said Michigan coach John Paul. “There’s going to be times where we need him to be ‘the guy’, but that can’t be his mindset day in, day out. We want to take that pressure off him and just have him play lacrosse.” Kyle Jackson served in that role for Michigan last season before being drafted seventh overall by the Rochester Knighthawks in the 2016 National Lacrosse League Draft. He left the program as

the all-time leading scorer, with 113 points. While King claims filling Jackson’s shoes will be a collective effort, the reality is that King is the most notable returner. With another full season ahead of him, King needs just 16 points to shatter Jackson’s record. Still, the Wolverines’ staff is hoping he assumes a role as a leader more than a scorer. “I think we have a lot of good freshmen that are coming in and filling spots,” King said. “We lost a lot of points with Kyle Jackson, but if there is any added responsibility (for me), I’ll take it, but I don’t think there is.” Added Paul: “He’s matured. He’s become a little more of a leader this year, which is what we need from him. You need your best player to lead. … He’s just worked really hard to set a better example.” Entering his final season, King can likely surpass Jackson’s school record. But as for his ultimate goal, King said he wants to win the Big Ten Tournament and advance to postseason play for the first time in program history. “If I break (the record), it would be an honor, but I’m more focused on the team winning.” King said. “I’d love to see wins come. If the points come with it, I’ll be happy too.”

There’s going to be times where we need him to be ‘the guy’

If the points come with (winning), I’ll be happy too

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Freshman goaltender Matt Trowbridge is part of a Wolverine trio that will compete for time in net this season.

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Michigan dominated at Illinois MAX MARCOVITCH Daily Sports Writer

After forfeiting the 125pound matchup for the third meet in a row, the Michigan wrestling team began its dual meet against Illinois in a hole before it even had a wrestler on the mat. And the night hardly improved from there for the Wolverines, whose 34-6 defeat at the hands of the 12th-ranked Fighting Illini (2-2 Big Ten, 4-2 overall) matched Michigan’s worst dual meet loss since the 2009-2010 season. The loss dropped the 15th-ranked Wolverines to 1-4 in the highly competitive Big Ten — each loss coming against a team ranked 18th or better. Its stretch of conference play doesn’t bode well for Michigan, with matchups against No. 11 Rutgers and No. 17 Wisconsin still to come. “I feel we could have wrestled better,” said Michigan coach Joe McFarland. “I think we need to be a little more consistent. We never got any momentum on our side, and it snowballed against us.” The freshman trio of Logan Massa, Stevan Micic and Myles Amine — who have been so integral to the Wolverines’ success thus far this season — all lost their matchups by three points or fewer. Before Friday’s meet, the three athletes held a combined record of 48-5. McFarland acknowledged the challenge of going on the road against a quality Big Ten opponent with a team so reliant on young talent. But Sal Profaci, a redshirt freshman in his own right, doesn’t buy that excuse. Profaci — who competes in the 141pound class — was one of just two Wolverines to win his individual matchup. “We’re not waiting until next year to let us decide we’re going to be a top-tier team,” Profaci

said. “We want to do that this year.” Coming into the meet, No. 2 Massa’s matchup with No. 1 Isaiah Martinez figured to be the marquee event, and potentially the key to a Michigan victory. Instead, it was just another Wolverine loss to pile on to the cakewalk Illinois had previously established. Massa fell behind after a high-crotch takedown at the end of the first period, and despite aggressive attempts, failed to make up the difference in the third period. But McFarland believes it could be a learning experience that could prepare Massa for a potential rematch between the two. “It was good for (Massa) to see him, because he’s going to continue to see him down the road — whether it’s at the (Big Ten Championships) or at (the NCAA Championships),” McFarland said “… A guy like (Martinez) is a quality opponent, and it came down to

one takedown at the end of the first period and that was the difference in the match.” Fortunately for the Wolverines, they may not be forced to overcome an early deficit due to forfeit much longer. They have dealt with multiple ACL injuries at the weight class, but McFarland says reinforcement is on the way. Senior Conor Youtsey, a twotime All-American, weighed in for the match and is expected to return to competition shortly. While McFarland was hesitant to provide an exact timetable for Youtsey’s return, he said the Wolverines have to take a cautious approach. “We’re excited to have (Youtsey) back in our lineup, and I think he can help us a lot, but at the same time we have to be smart about how we’re doing it.” Whenever he is able to return, Youtsey will not only provide a capable body in the 125-pound class but also some muchneeded veteran experience for the rest of the season.

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Wolverines roll Northwestern ROBERT HEFTER Daily Sports Writer

Redshirt sophomore Malik Amine stepped onto the mat for his dual meet debut on Sunday, looking to set the tone for the day. His was the first match of the meet, and it took all of 48 seconds to accomplish his goal. Amine made a quick reversal and pinned Northwestern’s Shayne Oster, giving his team an early 6-0 lead. “I don’t like sitting around,” Amine said. “I like being warmed up and just getting out there at the beginning.” The Michigan wrestling team prevailed over Northwestern, 38-10, as the Wolverines racked up two pins by Amine and redshirt senior Conor Youtsey, and four technical falls. Michigan was coming off a two-game losing streak against No. 6 Nebraska and No. 12 Illinois, and though Northwestern is not currently ranked in the top 25 (NCAA), the Wolverines clearly flipped a

switch on Sunday. “The coaches sat us down after the dual on Friday and told us we need to go out there and attack 100 percent of the time,” said redshirt freshman Jackson Striggow. “We had a great turnaround in a span of two days.” Following Amine’s dominant start to the dual, senior Brian Murphy followed suit, sitting in the driver’s seat for the whole match in his 21-4 technical fall victory over Northwestern’s Ben Sullivan in the 157-pound weight class. With a single-leg takedown around 50 seconds into the match, Murphy controlled the pace throughout, amassing riding time and curtailing most of Sullivan’s opportunities. No. 2 redshirt freshman Logan Massa continued his impactful season with a 26-10 technical fall win. His opponent, Johnny Sebastian, gained most of his points with escapes, as Massa’s overwhelming offense was simply too much.

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Redshirt freshman Jackson Striggow prevailed in his highly-contested match.

Michigan’s advantage Sunday was its immense share of the riding time. Already ahead by a sizable margin, redshirt freshman Myles Amine utilized the momentum of the rest of his team as well as riding time to grab a 21-6 win. Redshirt junior Aaron Calderon fell to Northwestern’s Mitch Sliga by a 13-2 major decision in the 165-pound match, joining heavyweight freshman Dan Perry, who was pinned around the six-minute mark in his contest, as the two losses for the Wolverines on the day. In the 197-pound match, Striggow prevailed, 6-3, in a highly contested match that was backand-forth for much of its duration. Striggow snagged two early points for escapes and was able to stave off the Wildcats’ rebuttal. “(You) just have to have faith in what you do, and know that when you keep grinding on him, he will break down eventually,” Striggow said. With a solid lead, Michigan delivered a dagger with three wins from Youtsey and redshirt freshmen Stevan Micic and Sal Profaci. Micic prevailed via technical fall, 17-2, and Profaci again utilized riding time to come out with a hard-fought 7-3 decision. Michigan’s hardened ideology was evident in the closer matches, where certain techniques were not yielding positive results. Both Striggow and Profaci won by less than five points, but with riding time and aggressiveness, the matches ended in the Wolverines’ favor. Michigan will look to bring the early aggressiveness back home to finish a long stretch of Big Ten matchups against Rutgers on Friday. “We have to continue to talk about it and work on it,” said Michigan coach Joe McFarland. “Young teams can be inconsistent and we saw that on Friday. We bounced back well today, though.”

Wolverines stomp Cornhuskers on the road Michigan faces early After falling to No. 3 Maryland on Thursday, ‘M’ defeats Nebraska on Sunday tests in first tourney WATER POLO

MAGGIE KOLCON Daily Sports Writer

After dropping the first game of its road trip to No. 3 Maryland on Thursday, the MICHIGAN 84 NEBRASKA 51 Michigan women’s basketball team was determined to return home from Nebraska with a win Sunday. The Wolverines (5-2 Big Ten, 16-5 overall) thoroughly outplayed the struggling Cornhuskers (1-7, 5-16), executing on all facets of the game to earn an 84-51 victory. For the third time in four games, four Michigan players contributed double-digit points: freshman guard Kysre Gondrezick, sophomore guard Nicole Munger, sophomore center Hallie Thome, and junior guard Katelynn Flaherty. Gondrezick set the tempo early in the first period, assisting Thome for a layup at the 8:57 mark,

then stealing the ball and taking it for a layup of her own less than thirty seconds later. By the end of the first quarter, Gondrezick had seven points — including another fast-break layup — and went on to record 13 points, four assists and two boards. Flaherty once again led the team in scoring, finishing the game with 27 points on 11-for-16 shooting, and Munger came off the bench to go 4-for-6 from the 3-point line. Meanwhile, Thome notched 15 points, working hard down low to make it to the freethrow line, where she went 7-for-9. The collective scoring efforts from the quartet helped Michigan end the game with a noteworthy 57.4 shooting percentage from the floor. Flaherty, Thome and Gondrezick are Michigan’s top three scorers this season, but Munger’s 18-point performance was a season-high — and only one point shy of a career-high. “(Munger) was outstanding,”

Barnes Arico said. “She just gave us a different look from the floor spot. She’s a guard for us, but when Hallie went and got in foul trouble and they stayed in that zone, we needed another scoring threat on the inside. Nicole provided that.” Despite the 33-point win, Nebraska appeared dangerous in the first quarter, shooting 70 percent from the floor. But Michigan’s defense stood tall to weather the storm, and the Cornhuskers’ shooting fell to just 40.8 percent by the game’s end. Nebraska has typically relied on sophomore forward Jessica Shepard — the 2016 Big Ten Freshman of the Year — but the Wolverines shut her down,

limiting her to just four points. Michigan’s primary defensive standouts were Thome and junior forward Jillian Dunston. Dunston had six rebounds and three assists against the Cornhuskers, outrebounded only by Thome, who had a team-high of eight defensive boards. But Dunston was the Wolverine who clearly overwhelmed the 6-foot-4 Shepard. “(Shepard) was obviously a major concern for us after the performance she had last year,” Barnes Arico said. “I think (Dunston) has a year more experience underneath her belt, and I think our team does. We have a lot of pieces returning so we’re more of an experienced squad. We spent a lot of time talking about what we needed to do against her, and I thought we executed the game plan.” Noticeably missing from the pack of double-digit scorers was senior guard and captain Siera Thompson, who scored just three points, but still contributed offensively with seven assists. “I just think that (scoring) is probably number five on her list of things to do,” Barnes Arico said. “Her leadership has been incredible. ... She just does so much for us.” While the Wolverines were expected to beat the basementdwelling Nebraska, it was still a confidence-building victory for Michigan. “I think it was a test of our team’s focus (to lock in) on this game,” Barnes Arico said. “Especially after playing at Maryland, it’s easy to get up to play the number three team in the country. But to play them down to the wire, and then have to get ready for a team that’s at the bottom of the league right now, and at their place — teams can slip up on games like that. And I think tonight really showed our maturity.”

She just gave us a different look from the floor spot

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Sophomore guard Nicole Munger scored a season-high 18 points and neutralized Nebraska’s Shepard in Michigan’s win.

ZACH GAN For the Daily

Sixteen Californians on the Michigan women’s water polo team traveled home to kick off the 2017 season at the UCSB Winter Invitational in Santa Barbara, Calif., where the Wolverines went 3-2 in the pool after facing five consecutive top-25 opponents. Michigan began the weekend facing No. 2 Southern California in a top-10 battle. After freshmen utility player Maddy Steere scored two goals in the first period, the Wolverines only managed to find the back of the net once more, falling to the powerhouse 11-3, as the Trojans scored the game’s final eight goals. But Michigan bounced back on the second day of the invitational, defeating No. 25 CSU Bakersfield by nearly the same margin that it had lost to USC, 11-2. Four Wolverines netted at least two goals in the rout, including sophomore attacker Julia Sellers who scored a hat-trick, helping Michigan put together an impressive second half in which it outscored CSU Bakersfield, 9-1. In its second top-10 game of the weekend, the Wolverines took on No. 9 UCSB, the tournament’s host. The Gauchos led 3-2 at the break, but Michigan once again put together a successful second half to down UCSB, 7-4. Sophomore defensive player Kim Johnson scored twice to help the Wolverines overcome the halftime deficit. Senior center Allison Skaggs provided the final blow, beating the Gauchos’ goalie with a beautiful backhanded goal to give Michigan its seventh goal of the game. In addition to some strong offensive performances, the Wolverines played lockdown

defense, holding CSU Bakersfield, UCSB, and Cal State Northridge to a combined 11 goals. “I thought defensively we did a really, really good job,” said Michigan coach Marcelo Leonardi. Two highly recruited freshmen who were making their collegiate debuts fueled Michigan’s success this past weekend. Offensively, Steere totaled nine goals including her first career hat trick, while goalie Heidi Ritner recorded over 40 saves. “I thought they both did a fantastic job,” Leonardi said. “Heidi was able to keep us in games early. … and Maddy gave us not only a punch at the two-meter defender position, but she was also able to score.” In their third top-10 matchup of the tournament, the Wolverines battled No. 3 UCLA. Sellers recorded her second hat trick of the year, but it was not enough to fuel Michigan to victory, as it fell to the Bruins, 12-5. To close out the weekend, the Wolverines faced off against No. 23 Cal State Northridge. The Wolverines began play aggressively and took an early 4-0 lead. From there, they never let up, finishing off the Matadores, 18-5. Michigan was dominant, with Sellers, Steere, junior Caroline Anderson and Johnson all notching at least three goals. After competing against a slew of ranked opponents so early in the season, it is no question that, along with an opportunity for some of the players to return home, Michigan gained valuable experience in Santa Barbara. “I think that the level of play that we faced only makes us tougher,” Leonardi said. “If you want to be the best, you’ve got to play the best.”

If you want to be the best, you’ve got to play the best

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‘M’ salvages series Wilson provides spark for Wolverines with shootout win ICE HOCKEY

KEVIN SANTO

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Marody’s goal lifts Wolverines past Michigan State at Munn Ice Arena LANEY BYLER

Daily Sports Editor

EAST LANSING — Cooper Marody took the puck on his stick at center ice. Michigan State’s Sam Saliba had just missed his 3 MICHIGAN 2 attempt, MICHIGAN STATE and with the shootout tied at two, Marody skated toward net with a chance to claim victory for his Wolverines. The sophomore forward rose to the occasion, lighting the lamp and welcoming his teammates who streamed from the bench in celebration. After a scoreless overtime period, the Michigan hockey team found itself in a shootout with in-state rival Michigan State. With Marody’s goal, the Wolverines claimed victory and salvaged an ugly weekend to split the home-and-home series at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing on Saturday. Though the result will offically be listed as a tie on Michigan’s schedule, it still gave the Wolverines (2-6 Big Ten, 9-12-1 overall) a valuable point in Big Ten play. “I thought we played harder, played with more conviction,” said Michigan coach Red Berenson. “Overall, we ended up with a better result. I thought from start to finish, maybe the first couple of minutes we weren’t as good, and then we got better. They’re a good team too, but it was important to come in here and play for points. The team that loses this game sinks to last place in the Big Ten.” The first period was mostly spent in Michigan’s defensive zone, where senior goaltender Zach Nagelvoort faced nine total shots. Michigan State’s goaltender, Ed Minney, faced significantly less of a challenge with just four. But one of those four shots proved fatal for the Spartans (1-7, 5-16-1), as it turned out to be the first goal of the game. After Michigan State forward Villiam Haag received a penalty for tripping, the Wolverines couldn’t capitalize on the power-play opportunity. Four seconds after Haag returned to the ice, though, De Jong scored off a snipe from the point to put Michigan ahead, 1-0, just over six minutes into the first period. “That was huge. We were

playing well, good shot, good goal, and I thought we got a lot of momentum from that,” Berenson said. “Let’s face it, we just played three periods at home without scoring, so we needed a goal.” But just a few minutes later, Michigan State forward Dylan Pavelek scored the first goal of his career to tie things up. Spartan forward Logan Lambdin managed a shot that Nagelvoort knocked away, but Pavelek was there to clean it up and tie the game with 9:34 left in the first period. The game remained locked in a stalemate until 7:27 was left in the second period. Junior defenseman Sam Piazza sent the puck to senior forward Evan Allen down by the net, but Allen sent it back without a clear shot available. Piazza then fired a shot from the point, which senior forward Alex Kile was able to knock past Minney for the third goal of the night. Michigan State desperately tried to close the gap, and was almost able to early on. Forward Joe Cox brought the puck to Michigan’s net and wrapped around it, sending the puck to forward Thomas Ebbing. But Ebbing couldn’t convert from in close, and the Spartans left the second period down only one goal. Michigan State’s student section couldn’t have been hungrier for the equalizer. Down 2-1 in the third period, every missed attempt had the Spartans’ fan base avidly expressing their frustration. Yet with roughly 10 minutes remaining, they had their frustrations put to rest, as the students were throwing confetti and filling Munn Ice Arena with cheers after forward Patrick Khoderenko tipped a shot into Michigan’s net on a power play to tie the game at two. But with no decisive goal scored in the overtime period, the game’s ultimate result came from the shootout. Marody was able to capitalize on his opportunity, and the Wolverines won the second game, 3-2. “It was good to see the puck go in the net and get that extra point for us for sure,” Marody said. “We battled hard all game and then I took a penalty at the end, so it was good that the boys battled back and we were able to have the opportunity to win in the shootout.”

I thought we played better, played with more conviction

It was good to see the puck go in the net and get that extra point

Leading up to the Michigan men’s basketball team’s rematch against Illinois, John Beilein indicated that the Wolverines needed a spark. He acknowledged Friday that when Michigan has made noise in the past, it had found one player who could rise to the occasion around this point of the season. Beilein also admitted that, though he’s seen flashes from players capable of adopting that role, he still didn’t know who the Wolverines’ outlier would ultimately be. But when Michigan took the floor Saturday afternoon, DJ Wilson gave him more than just a flash. The redshirt sophomore put his stamp on the game all day, but the exclamation point came long before the final buzzer sounded. With just over 12 minutes to play in the first half and the Wolverines up by four, senior wing Zak Irvin couldn’t connect on a jumper. The ball clanked off the iron, but Wilson seemed to teleport to the rim, grabbing the offensive board and simultaneously throwing down an electrifying putback slam, all while drawing a foul to give him an and-one opportunity. The dunk injected energy into Crisler Center, waking up a dormant crowd that — to that point — had been quieter than the 100 members of Illinois’s student section that had traveled to Ann Arbor and claimed seats in the nosebleeds. The putback proved to be the first of two, and just two of Wilson’s 12 first-half points. His point total, along with his four rebounds, four assists and one block, was the perfect remedy for a team that has struggled to start games well — especially when Michigan was blown out by 16 in Champaign 10 days ago. Wilson went on to finish with a game-high 19 points on 7-for-10

he days when the Michigan hockey team was a flashy, offensive juggernaut are long gone. The Wolverines are currently the worst Corsi team in the nation, meaning they give up far more shots than they attempt themselves. As a MIKE result, PERSAK Michigan coach Red Berenson has turned his team’s focus to defense, effort and consistency. Unfortunately for Michigan, for much of this year, it hasn’t been good enough. Take the Great Lakes Invitational, where, after giving up a 4-1 lead, the Wolverines needed overtime against Michigan State to notch a lackluster third-place finish after their coaches and players had pinpointed it as a turning point for the season. So as the rematch against the Spartans approached, you’d think that would motivate Michigan. Instead, the Wolverines let Michigan State come into Yost Ice Arena and dominate its way

shooting, seven rebounds and five assists, leading the Wolverines to a 66-57 win against the Fighting Illini in which the final score didn’t properly account for Michigan’s domination. “… When I just think about (Michigan) right now, it’s points off turnovers (and) second-chance points, which DJ Wilson was a big part of,” said Illinois coach John Groce. “I just thought he made the right play. He got you on the glass, he took open shots, he made his team better. “I thought he really competed, got good length and size. … I just thought he was really active and engaged in all facets of the game, certainly not to (diminish) some other guys that played well for them throughout the two games, but I think he’s kind of the guy that stood out for me.” In reality, save for the five assists — Wilson was averaging just 1.21 per game — the performance is nothing new for him. He has emerged as a new force in the frontcourt for the Wolverines this season after a nearly nonexistent role in his first two years. But for a Michigan team that struggles on the glass and on defense, especially in the low post, Beilein’s outlier may have been in his starting lineup throughout the last 18 games. After all, Wilson helped hold Wisconsin forwards Ethan Happ and Nigel Hayes below double digits until his foul-ridden second half. Against Illinois, it was more of the same. The Fighting Illini torched Michigan’s frontcourt in their matchup on Jan. 11, as center Maverick Morgan and forward Leron Black combined for 26 points. Yet on Saturday, Wilson led the effort that held the pair to just 10 points. Establishing a consistency in Wilson’s game, then, could send that spark Beilein has been looking for resonating throughout the Wolverines. Against No. 17 Wisconsin, for example, despite his defensive

presence, Wilson fouled out with zero points and five rebounds in 30 minutes played. And early in the year when Michigan was blown out against South Carolina, he had just two points and four rebounds. Still, Wilson’s performance against Illinois on Saturday serves as the latest example of his uncanny ability to bounce back in a convincing fashion, and those performances often come off residual touches that come with the flow of the game. Beilein has admitted that the future could hold more plays that aim to get the ball in Wilson’s hands, and if that’s the missing piece to the puzzle, the Wolverines could reap the benefits. But for now, Wilson’s showing against Illinois might be enough to start something special. “Each game we need it,” Beilein said. “But gradually we’ll get to this point, hopefully before too long, that guys really feel confident and they know they’ve got their ‘swag’ enough to play at their highest level every day.”

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Michigan coach John Beilein found the spark he was looking for in DJ Wilson.

Now or never to a 3-0 win. “We talked all week about trying to change our Friday effort and result, and obviously we didn’t,” Berenson said. “It’s not like these are great plays. They’re just hardworking plays, and we’re not playing well enough without the puck, and we’re not finishing our chances.” There are specific aspects of its game that Michigan needs to improve. But as the season goes on and results like Friday’s keep piling up, the team’s effort and consistency continue to come into question. And while that may seem like a cop out answer for the Wolverines, it makes sense. No coach is going to ask their team to change its identity from game to game. Even after Saturday’s win over the Spartans, Berenson acknowledged that the difference wasn’t strategy, it was just better execution. “We had to be better in our zone, and I think we were,” Berenson said. “I thought we got out of the zone, we got the puck in deep better. “We were a better team tonight than we were last night. It wasn’t strategy, it was just concentrating on playing the

Perhaps Wilson’s most profound impact, though, couldn’t be found in his own stat line, but in that of senior guard Derrick Walton Jr. After the game, Walton admitted that both his and Irvin’s confidence is fueled by the way others are playing around them. On Saturday, Walton was able to reel in 10 rebounds to go with his 13 points and notch a double-double. Following the victory, Walton credited his rebounding total to the way Michigan’s big men boxed out down low. As the starting forward alongside sophomore Moritz Wagner, Wilson is certainly a large contributor to that. “He’s such a great player,” Walton said. “He had such a good summer and has worked so hard over his two years in just changing his body. Like I said, everybody saw the potential. It was all about him getting his body right and being able to play. “Nights where he’s scoring and rebounding as well as he does, I think he could make a living out of this game.”

right way.” For Michigan, playing the right way currently means playing solid defense while mainly relying on dumping and chasing on offense and winning one-on-one battles to the puck. This is what teams need to do when they aren’t talented enough to skate around defenses or big enough to skate through them. Right now the Wolverines are one of those teams. Michigan has aimed to outwork teams, but has yet to do so consistently. If it had, its season might look a lot different. It’s a dangerous way to play hockey, and the Wolverines’ various results are indicative of that. They beat No. 2 Boston University and No. 9 Union early in the year when the team’s energy was high, and Michigan looked like a team that could grind out wins against some of the best in the country. At other times, when the Wolverines’ effort is lacking and they aren’t playing as smart, they can lose 3-0 to a team like Michigan State, the No. 48 team in the Pairwise Rankings who they have dominated in the past, winning 10 of their last 15 meetings.

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Michigan coach Red Berenson’s team is running out of time to correct the course of its disappointing season.

The difference between the two types of performances was never more evident than in Michigan’s series against the Terriers. In the first game, with four seniors out of the lineup due to a suspension, the remaining Wolverines played their best game of the season. Players like junior forwards Dexter Dancs and Tony Calderone showed up in the box score and helped lead the team to a 4-0 win. The very next night, when the seniors returned to the lineup, Michigan stumbled and fell, 4-2. And while that series may have been the most glaring example of the Wolverines’ inconsistency, it certainly isn’t the only one. Michigan hasn’t swept a weekend series all season, and this past weekend was arguably its best opportunity to do so. “We’re trying everything as much as we can,” said senior defenseman Nolan De Jong after Friday’s loss. “We’ve been mixing things up, whether it’s in practice or in our preparation or things like that. I think, honestly, we’re a pretty frustrated group right now, because I feel like we’re putting the work in, and we’re working hard. But we’re just not executing, and we’re not seeing the results.” And that has been the story of the Wolverines’ season. Even when they work hard one game and play well, it seems that nobody — even themselves — knows if they’ll be able to replicate that performance in the next game. But that trend can’t continue. The Wolverines will have to find the consistency that has eluded them so far, because they’re running out of time quickly. And if the past few weeks are any indication, if Michigan doesn’t change something, things aren’t getting better any time soon. Persak can be reached at mdpers@umich.edu, on Twitter @MikeDPersak or on Venmo @Mike-Persak