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Fake body bags left at regents’ homes in University of Michigan pro-Palestinian protest
Read full article: Fake body bags left at regents’ homes in University of Michigan pro-Palestinian protestStudents running the encampment on the Diag at the University of Michigan took credit for showing up in the early morning hours at the homes of two university regents.
Ann Arbor festival celebrating ‘magic mushrooms’ and psychedelics kicks off Sunday
Read full article: Ann Arbor festival celebrating ‘magic mushrooms’ and psychedelics kicks off SundayThe yearly festival highlights the decriminalization of entheogens -- plants and fungi often referred to as psychedelics for their hallucinogenic effects -- kicks off at 1:11 p.m.
Judge: University of Michigan grad student workers must submit grades completed prior to March 29 strike
Read full article: Judge: University of Michigan grad student workers must submit grades completed prior to March 29 strikeLeaders of the GEO union are instructing members to submit grades recorded prior to the March 29 strike.
University of Michigan files unfair labor practice charge against striking student workers
Read full article: University of Michigan files unfair labor practice charge against striking student workersMembers of U-M's Graduate Employees Organization went on strike on Wednesday to demand better pay and healthcare.
University of Michigan honors MSU mass shooting victims in Ann Arbor
Read full article: University of Michigan honors MSU mass shooting victims in Ann ArborA sea of green and white is not what you'd usually see here at the Diag, but Wednesday night made for a powerful moment for the memorial that was held there.
University of Michigan vigil in honor of 3 Michigan State students who were killed in mass shooting
Read full article: University of Michigan vigil in honor of 3 Michigan State students who were killed in mass shootingThe University of Michigan is hosting a vigil Wednesday night in support of the Michigan State University community as three MSU students were fatally shot on Monday.
Candidates for Michigan Governor make final push ahead of Election Day
Read full article: Candidates for Michigan Governor make final push ahead of Election DayWith just days to go until the election, the top of the ticket crosses the state over the next 96 hours for a series of get-out-the-vote rallies.
Entheofest to celebrate psychedelics in downtown Ann Arbor
Read full article: Entheofest to celebrate psychedelics in downtown Ann ArborOn Sunday, Sept. 19, community members will gather on the University of Michigan Diag for the inaugural Entheofest, a festival highlighting psychedelic plants and fungi.
43rd annual rally against sexual violence returns April 1 in Ann Arbor
Read full article: 43rd annual rally against sexual violence returns April 1 in Ann ArborStudents march at the 38th annual Take Back the Night Ann Arbor on April 6, 2016 (Photo: Ruby Wallah)ANN ARBOR – The 43rd annual Take Back the Night Ann Arbor rally and march will take place this year on April 1 on the Diag at the University of Michigan. The annual event is focused on raising awareness of sexual violence and supporting survivors. TBTN Ann Arbor masks will be available at no cost. TBTN Ann Arbor T-shirts can be purchased ahead of time at http://tbtnannarbor.org/store. Following the rally, organizers will lead attendees on a march through the streets of Ann Arbor.
10 most-read All About Ann Arbor stories of 2020 that weren’t COVID related
Read full article: 10 most-read All About Ann Arbor stories of 2020 that weren’t COVID relatedThe Juneteenth March for Change drew hundreds to the Diag on the University of Michigan's downtown Ann Arbor campus. We’re taking a look at the most-read stories on All About Ann Arbor this year, minus COVID-19 related coverage (because we’re making another list for that). Driver killed, passenger extracted after car vaults from ditch into Ann Arbor WalgreensFrom December: On Dec. 24, an 82-year-old Ann Arbor man was killed when the car he was driving “vaulted” from a ditch into a Walgreens in Ann Arbor. The man was killed and an injured passenger, a 77-year-old Ann Arbor woman who was “significantly pinned” in the vehicle was extracted after 45 minutes. Ann Arbor police on scene of barricaded gunman situation at apartment complexFrom February: On Friday, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to multiple reports of shots being fired in the Hidden Valley Club Apartments in Ann Arbor.
Women’s March Ann Arbor takes to the Diag on Saturday
Read full article: Women’s March Ann Arbor takes to the Diag on SaturdayANN ARBOR – Members of the public are invited to take part in Women’s March Ann Arbor as marches are scheduled across the country on Saturday. The event will begin at the University of Michigan Diag at noon where attendees will hear from speakers before marching to Ann Arbor City Hall to encourage community members to vote. “We feel the work of the Women’s March strongly aligns with our values,” members Kristina Oberly, Alison Todak, Claire Small and Rachel Phillips said in a statement. “It is so important that women’s voices are heard, whether in politics or technology, and we wanted to ensure people in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area have the opportunity to come together (safely) in solidarity and hope for the future before the upcoming election.”Masks are required. The University of Michigan Diag is at 913 S. University Ave.
Juneteenth March for Change draws crowds to Diag in downtown Ann Arbor
Read full article: Juneteenth March for Change draws crowds to Diag in downtown Ann ArborANN ARBOR On Friday, hundreds of community members gathered on the Diag in downtown Ann Arbor to march against racism and police brutality as well as to celebrate Juneteeth. The Juneteenth March for Change drew hundreds to the Diag on the University of Michigan's downtown Ann Arbor campus. (Sarah M. Parlette)Escorted by Ann Arbor Police Department cars, participants in the march carried signs and chanted. The march made its way to Huron Street to kneel in front of the Ann Arbor Municipal Center. (Sarah M. Parlette)Escorted by Ann Arbor Police Department cars, crowds left the Diag following Duckworth and other march leaders.
Michigan Football tweets eerie picture of a snowed-in Michigan Stadium
Read full article: Michigan Football tweets eerie picture of a snowed-in Michigan StadiumRoughly halfway through the seasons first big snowmaker on Monday, Michigan Football tweeted a stunning picture of a completely snowed-in Michigan Stadium. The image looks like a scene out of Game of Thrones, and at first glance its hard to believe any football will be played there on Saturday. It's a Winter Wonderland in The Big House! #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/rB27Ane8LK Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) November 11, 2019Crews were out Tuesday clearing massive amounts of snow on the field with plows and in the stands with shovels ahead of the Michigan State game. But remember, it could be worse, like this game against Indiana in 2016: Like what youre reading?
U-M frat defends the Diag against MSU vandals despite heavy snow in Ann Arbor
Read full article: U-M frat defends the Diag against MSU vandals despite heavy snow in Ann ArborIts rivalry week in Ann Arbor and members of the Theta Xi fraternity have been guarding the Block M on the Diag since Saturday evening. As the tradition goes, MSU fans try to vandalize the brass inlaid Block M in Ann Arbor and U-M fans try to deface the Sparty statue in East Lansing. Theta Xi members were seen sweeping snow off couches used as barricades around the symbol and shoveling snow off the Block M as heavy snow continued to fall. Members of the Theta Xi fraternity shovel snow off the Block M on the Diag on Nov. 11, 2019. Theyll do whatever they can to help us.Members of the Theta Xi fraternity guard the Block M on the Diag at U-M on Nov. 11, 2019.
Six alternative ways to spend Halloween in Ann Arbor this year
Read full article: Six alternative ways to spend Halloween in Ann Arbor this yearANN ARBOR, Mich. - With Halloween happening on a Thursday this year, finding work-friendly events can be a challenge. For those looking to avoid too much candy or Halloween drinks, here are six ways to celebrate spooky season. Read: Donate blood, register as an organ donor during Be a Hero at the Big House in Ann ArborGraduate Ann ArborOct. 29 -- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ann Arbor Comedy ShowcaseOct. 30 -- 7:45 p.m.Thirty comedians have 90 seconds each to make audiences giggle and guffaw. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.
Ann Arbor Art Fair begins; excessive heat warning; the Diag gets a facelift
Read full article: Ann Arbor Art Fair begins; excessive heat warning; the Diag gets a faceliftThe 60th Ann Arbor Art Fair kicked off yesterday with large crowds and hot temperatures. (A4)Art Fair: We were live at Art Fair on Live in the D yesterday as the largest juried art fair in the country opened for business. We met up with one of the fair's directors early Wednesday morning when the streets of downtown Ann Arbor were completely empty to find out. (Eater Detroit)Feature interview of the week:"I think we do a good job of not only representing Pride but of representing Ann Arbors really diverse community within our Pride." - Joe Schoch, co-director of Ann Arbor Pride Have something to share?
University of Michigan issues crime alert after armed robbery near Diag
Read full article: University of Michigan issues crime alert after armed robbery near DiagANN ARBOR, Mich. – The University of Michigan issued a public safety crime alert Thursday morning after an armed robbery was reported on campus. Last seen wearing a Piston's hat, red zip-up sweater, green coat, torn acid-washed jeans and light brown boots. Suspect #3: White male, 18-21 years of age, short dark hair, short beard. Last seen wearing a sleeveless brown coat, black tank top, black pants and black shoes with white soles and a wrestling belt. Last seen wearing a blue jacket with white zippers, beige baseball cap, dark colored jeans and white shoes.