The Davis Affair, Con’t “Debate is raging at the University of Michigan because the distinguished automobile journalist David E. Davis, Jr. has been selected as the commencement speaker,” writes blogger W. Frederick Zimmerman in a recent post. He continues: “I worked for Davis for about a year almost fifteen years ago, and as a matter […]
According to Matt Hollerbach, Vice President for Student Affairs E. Royster Harper will address the Michigan Student Assembly at their last meeting this semester – Tuesday, April 13th, at 7:30 PM. She had originally intended to come this week, but the visit was delayed because many members wouldn’t be able to attend because of Passover. […]
Sound familiar? The New York Times Sunday Magazine features this week an article about the “Girls Gone Wild” video series and Joseph Franci, the owner of the $100 million per year business, looking to expand into themed restaurants. Unfortunately, Mr. Francis has found himself in a bit of legal trouble: “In [the Panama City Beach, […]
“City council to look at plans for old YMCA The Ann Arbor City Council on Monday will review plans for redeveloping the YMCA building at Fifth and Williams streets, once the Y moves out. Susan Pollay, the Downtown Development Authority executive director, is suggesting that the city seek bids for proposals from housing agencies that […]
Cafe Oz, the hookah bar started by U-M law student, pro-Palestine activist, and former Michigan Daily columnist Amer G. Zahr has purchased a liquor license, and will open as a bar on April 23.
Big Ten Burrito, a new burrito take-out restaurant on South State Street between the intersections with Hill and Packard, has been generating some buzz. They are one of two burrito shops on campus, aside from Panchero’s on South University. The shop is run by two young entrepreneurs, and is open until 4 AM – putting […]
I just updated my Michigamua / Phoenix page with member information for Michigamua’s 1999 class, and the 2004 and 2005 members of Phoenix. I’m working on Michigamua for this year and last, which will hopefully be posted soon. Also, I’m hoping to debut soon a feature called “I turned down the tap” – of a […]