Michigan Journal

'The Waterfront' screened at UM-D

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In January 2004, filmmaker Liz Miller visited Highland Park, Mich. Miller made a documentary chronicling the residents' efforts to fight city officials after they began receiving water bills as high as $10,000. Miller's film, "The Waterfront," was screened at the University of Michigan-Dearborn last Wednesday.

CORRECTION

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In the article titled "Student speakers ready for commencement speeches,"

it should be noted that student Rezarta Haxhillari's major is marketing, not

political science. Additionally, Haxhillari is the founder of the Dearborn

chapter of Albanian American Student Organization, not the entire organization.

Beidoun,Davis win SG elections

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ali Beidoun and Jason Davis of the Maize and Blue Party have been elected as the presidential and vice presidential winners of the 2008 University of Michigan-Dearborn student government elections.

A crowd gathered outside the Student Activities Office for the announcement shortly after 1 p.

Consulting report adds to university's decision toward housing

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In March, Brailsford & Dunlavey, the consulting firm that was called in to survey University of Michigan-Dearborn's student population about the perspective popularity of student housing, delivered their final report to UM-D. The consulting firm has been developing the report since December.

Election results delayed

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Last year, unofficial election results for the University of Michigan-Dearborn's Student Government were released in the hours following the closing of the polls on the third day of elections. This year, the release has been structured differently. As of printing time, no election results had been released.

Online student payment options to change Aug. 1

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Beginning on Aug. 1 of this year, University of Michigan-Dearborn students will no longer be able to make credit card payments for their tuition and student fees. In an e-mail sent out last Wednesday to all registered students, Associate Vice Chancellor of Finance Robert Gassel cited Michigan's economic crisis and the school's effort to quell rising tuition costs as reason for the change.

UM-D Bookstore now accepting buy backs

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Each year, the UM-D bookstore pays thousands of dollars back to students for their used textbooks
This summer, make sure you get some of that money!
Here's a complete list of books that the bookstore will be buying back for the spring, summer and fall semesters.

Advice to UM-D students: College is what you make it

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Because this is my final column for The Michigan Journal, I feel obligated to make the usual remarks about having had a fine experience here at UM-D; about what a great time I've had as an MJ editor, all the wonderful readers, and so on. Fine. I've enjoyed my time as an editor, I've learned a great deal from a few of my professors, and each week have had the opportunity to hold forth on matters important to me.

Airlines' abuse of customers shows need for re-regulation

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I remember the days of airline regulation, when flying was part of the vacation experience, and everyone looked forward to their flight. Deregulation was supposed to benefit the average American, but I'd rather go back to the good old days.

Consider Spirit Airlines, the second-largest carrier in Detroit, whose customers tend to be average families (as opposed to business customers, who largely book on Northwest).

Editor reflects on all of MJ's hard work, learning

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Oddly enough, this is my only column for The Michigan Journal. You would have thought that after being on staff for three years, I would have written at least one column by now, but nope. Columns were not for me, but writing about sports and student life were.

Editorial: Rethink the new credit card policy

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University of Michigan-Dearborn recently changed their policy on student tuition and fee payments, saying they will no longer accept credit cards. The credit card fees reportedly cost UM-D over $300,000 annually and all students have to bear the cost of accepting credit cards regardless of whether they use them.

Five years at UM-D brought plenty of memories, opportunities, friends

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This will be the last thing I ever write for The Michigan Journal. Sad, I know.

I've been looking forward to graduation and having my Sundays back from the MJ practically since I joined the organization three years ago, but now that I'm going through my last production, I can honestly say that I'm going to miss it.

MJ editor says farewell to three years of UM-D news

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

I'm finally going to do it.

I am leaving behind the comfort of the news section and writing a column.

It will be my first and last.

I never wanted to be a journalist. I never had the life-defining moment where my destiny as the next Lois Lane was revealed.

Remembering King's legacy is a must for all Americans

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Four decades after his death, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is still widely celebrated. Yet, a recent Detroit Free Press article prompted me to ask: What if King had lived?

King's advocacy of equality was not just for African-Americans, but for people of all colors.

N.A.P.

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Created by Ali Beidoun and his fellow New Age Philosophers, New Age Philosophy has come to be a way of life for some UM -?D students. Beidoun, Karnik and MacMillan, three NAPsters, offer their words of wisdom to troubled students in search of helpful advice.

Nazi Party gave start to billion-dollar businesses

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When most Americans envision billion dollar businesses just getting their start they imagine a company's founders following the route commonly taken - the American dream. When they think McDonald's they recall a small burger stand slinging sliders faster than any diner had done before.

Picoult's new novel will touch the hearts of all who read it

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Rating: 3 1/2 starts out of 5

A thought-provoking tale, Jodi Picoult's newest novel "A Change of Heart" will tug at your heartstrings.

Shay Bourne is the first inmate to be sentenced to death in New Hampshire in 58 years, and after his 11 year bout of appeal after appeal, he is finally months away from his execution date.

Southwest Florida named 'Hottest Spot' in America

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Who's the oldest visitor in America? It's Lucy, the 3.2 million-year-old fossil, perhaps the most famous in the world.

Discovered in 1974 at Hadar in Ethiopia, Lucy was assigned to the species Australopithecus afarensis. She is special because she is the earliest known hominid to walk upright.

Top five tricks you never knew your cell could do

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In case you missed this mass e-mail...

#1: Emergency

The emergency number worldwide for mobile phone is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked.

Workplace discrimination targets the obese; lookism soon to outweigh racism

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Everyone knows it's illegal to discriminate against someone because of race or gender, but did you know that Michigan has a law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of weight?

No, there is no space to fill in one's weight when filling out an application, but most would agree that appearance is a major factor in the interviewing process.

Fashion show proves that sexual assault is never in style

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Awareness for sexual assault and domestic violence was brought to the forefront as Women in Learning and Leadership (WILL) sponsored Fighting In Fashion last Tuesday in Kochoff Hall.

Co-sponsored by the Women's Resource Center, Phi Mu, Delta Phi Epsilon, Panhellenic Council, Delta Sigma Phi, Phi Sigma Phi, Tau Kappa and Black Student Union and part of S.

John Rush shuffles it up on the UC Stage

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Student Activities Board brought John Rush, the Human iPod, to the UC Stage last Thursday.
He played a mixture of songs, ranging from current music to hits from the 1980s.

Phi Mu helps out CMN by crowning Lenard Mr. UM-D

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It was a night of royalty as Phi Mu Fraternity presented the sixth annual Mr. UM-D pageant last Thursday in Kochoff Hall.

Part of S.A.L.S.A. week, all the proceeds of the charity event went to Phi Mu's philanthropy, Children's Miracle Network (CMN).

"This is our biggest event of the year and ever since we started it six years ago, it has been getting more popular each year," said Tanaya Karnik, Phi Mu's second vice president.

Spring Blowout brings hoedown to UM-D

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Roping calves, square dancing and country music took over the campus of the University of Michigan-Dearborn last Wednesday. No, the rodeo wasn't in town, but the Student Activities Board did stage their annual Spring Blowout.

Embraced under the umbrella of Student Activities Leading Student Appreciation (S.

ACHA All-Star game a success for Wolves'Chromy

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The first ever American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) All-Star Game took place Saturday March 29 at Penn State University. Forty ACHA players convened at State College, Pa. in the event.

The Wolves were represented by senior defenseman Matt Chromy.

Column: Farewell to UM-D athletics

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In his stand-up routines, Yakov Smirnoff famously stated, "America, what a country!" He was both commenting on how great America was, but also how strange it seemed to him in comparison to what he expected. I say, "Michigan-Dearborn, what a college!"

This may not be the place to get the full college experience with all the stereotypical things one would see on TV and in the movies.

Editorial: Housing should be on back burner

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University of Michigan-Dearborn has always been unique in that it is a commuter campus. Unlike other, more traditional universities, UM-D students juggle jobs along with classes, and while many students prefer the commuter atmosphere that our campus provides, others would like to see the university become more traditional so they can live out the "college experience" that they couldn't normally get here.

Softball slips to 6-8 after bad week

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It was a difficult week for the University of Michigan-Dearborn Wolves softball team as they won two and dropped four, potentially losing a pitcher in the process.

The high of the previous week was hard to top, and it proved so last week as the Wolves stumbled a bit, winning only one out of four of their conference games against WHAC opponents, and dropped to a record of 5-5, tied for fourth with Aquinas, three games behind Madonna University.

UM-D rugby dominates WSU

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University of Michigan-Dearborn's rugby team had their second encounter with the Warriors of Wayne State for their first home game of the spring season. The Wolves faced Wayne State in their first game last fall. The Wolves completely dominated the Warriors by shutting them out 32-0.

Wolves fall to SVSU and Albion

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University of Michigan-Dearborn lacrosse team had a tough weekend against Saginaw Valley State (SVSU) and Albion. In Saturday's game, the Wolves were down a man before it even started. Mike Prokic wasn't able to make it to the game due to food poisoning, leaving the Wolves short another man with an already short roster.

Michigan Journal

'The Waterfront' screened at UM-D

*CORRECTION*

Beidoun,Davis win SG elections

Consulting report adds to university's decision toward housing

Election results delayed

Online student payment options to change Aug. 1

UM-D Bookstore now accepting buy backs

Advice to UM-D students: College is what you make it

Airlines' abuse of customers shows need for re-regulation

Editor reflects on all of MJ's hard work, learning

Editorial: Rethink the new credit card policy

Five years at UM-D brought plenty of memories, opportunities, friends

MJ editor says farewell to three years of UM-D news

Remembering King's legacy is a must for all Americans

N.A.P.

Nazi Party gave start to billion-dollar businesses

Picoult's new novel will touch the hearts of all who read it

Southwest Florida named 'Hottest Spot' in America

Top five tricks you never knew your cell could do

Workplace discrimination targets the obese; lookism soon to outweigh racism

Fashion show proves that sexual assault is never in style

John Rush shuffles it up on the UC Stage

Phi Mu helps out CMN by crowning Lenard Mr. UM-D

Spring Blowout brings hoedown to UM-D

ACHA All-Star game a success for Wolves'Chromy

Column: Farewell to UM-D athletics

Editorial: Housing should be on back burner

Softball slips to 6-8 after bad week

UM-D rugby dominates WSU

Wolves fall to SVSU and Albion

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