U-M Regent Olivia Maynard and her husband have given $2.25 million to the School of Social Work, where Maynard herself received a M.S.W. in 1971. According to the Ann Arbor News story, she is a “democrat” and is “currently president of The Michigan Prospect, a think tank that looks at state public policy issues such […]

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As a reminder, here’s a few more names of Michigamua members I was sent recently but haven’t added to the main page yet. I only just now discovered a pleasant comment left for me anonymously after that post: “Don’t you have anything else better to do. Seriously you need a life,” writes a “John” who […]

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” … [Melissa Lopez] Pope said she and others have stepped forward over the years to protest the group’s stereotypical use of drums, loincloths, headdresses and the taking on of “Indian names.” Native American students and Michigamua members have gone to the negotiating table multiple times to discuss these improprieties, Pope said, but Michigamua violated […]

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Details: “*Interested in non-violence and social justice?? *Sick of “Politics as Usual??” *Want to provide the American public with a REAL choice come November??? *Want to get BUSH out of OFFICE??? Come see Presidential CandidateDennis Kucinich!!!!! THIS Thursday, December 4th11:30 am – 1:00 pmMichigan League Room D (third floor) **Introduction by Steps for Peace Walkers!**Dennis […]

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The ACLU is alarmed about an FBI memo they’ve obtained that suggests law enforcement officials should report peaceful protestors to the FBI as terrorists if they break any law: “Law enforcement agencies should be alert to these posible indicators of protest activity and report any potentially illegal acts to the nearest FBI Joint Terrorism Task […]

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The youngest daughter of John Kerry, Vanessa Kerry, a student at Harvard Medical School, will be in Ann Arbor Thursday leading a discussion on “health care and public health” at 1:30 PM in MSA Chambers in the Michigan Union: “Thursday will be an excellent opportunity for student leaders in Ann Arbor to learn about John […]

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Here’s a few break-ins: “2100 block of Pauline Boulevard, 11:45 p.m. Sunday. Entry to unlocked garage; bicycle valued at $300 taken. 100 block of South Fourth Avenue, 10:41 p.m. Sunday. Unknown method of entry; comforter, coins and medical records taken. Total value: $90. 2100 block of Pauline Boulevard, 12:30 a.m. Sunday. Entry through sliding door […]

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