Michigan Journal

How to cook for one

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

No, we're not talking microwaving Ramen here, or reheating pizza, more like a meal that doesn't taste like cardboard or use faux chicken powder to add flavoring. One of the staples to making in the real world is the ability to cook for yourself. although it's not necessary to perfect a Thanksgiving smorgasbord, come hell or high water everyone should know how to whip up a meal.

How to live on $50 a week

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

In one's life there will come a time where one finds oneself having to live off a certain amount of money per week. With the economy the way it is and the job market not doing so hot these days this situation might be already something you're dealing with or is soon
on the way.

How to plan the perfect picnic

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Truth be told, you can have a picnic anywhere. Sit on your bed with a basket, sandwiches and a friend while it rains outside, and you have a perfectly enjoyable evening ahead of you. However, a truly fulfilling picnic is traditionally thought to be outdoors at a park or another equally calming setting.

How to prevent identity theft

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Today it isn't a requirement for someone to break into your house to rob you; it can easily be done over the Internet, while you're doing your errands or hanging out with friends. There has been an increase in identity theft in recent years and chances are it has happened to someone you know and you could very well be next.

How to study for exams

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

So, you have one night to cram in an entire semester's worth of material, what do you do? We all know studying and keeping on school material should be done on a constant basis, but for some reason we all leave it to the very last minute. We're college students, what do you expect? Although based on the type of exam and the method you study best may vary, here are some tips on how to survive the dreaded week of finals.

Allen Park unveils plan to build production studio

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Allen Park Mayor Gary Burtka, Hollywood film executive Jimmy Lifton and Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, announced at Allen Park City Hall their plans to build a $146 million media production studio factory and village. The studio will sit on 104 acres of land at Southfield Road and Enterprise Drive in Allen Park.

Granholm discusses diversity and future of Michigan

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Governor Jennifer Granholm spoke before a large gathering of students Thursday morning at the University of Michigan - Dearborn. Presented by the Michigan African American Student Network as part of the University's Media Diversity & Social Change Lecture Series, Granholm answered questions from moderator Bankole Thompson, Senior Editor of the Michigan Chronicle, and students while discussing the current state of the economic crisis, her attempts to diversify the Michigan job market, and encouraging students to stay in Michigan.

Preparations for annual immigration walk underway

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Association of Latino Leaders at the University of Michigan - Dearborn will support the fourth annual march in the defense of human rights for immigrant workers and their families on May 1.

Jhonatan Ferrer, a sophomore at UM-D is dedicated to this walk and all it represents.

Students create scholarship for campus leaders

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

There's a new scholarship on campus, The Student Legacy Scholarship. It is unique because it is organized by the student of the University of Michigan - Dearborn. Recipients would not be selected from faculty or administration, but from their own classmates.

COLUMN: A life without luxury isn't a life not worth living

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I loathe learning of yet another family murdered by a father who was facing financial distress. Did these men have to kill their families just because they were no longer well-off? What kind of sick message did we instill into the minds of our citizens that a life without luxury is one not worth living?

In my Roman Catholic faith, we have entire groups of people who take vows of poverty and spend their lives never owning a home or a car.

COLUMN: Editor says good-bye to the only world she knows

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It's always been tradition that graduating editors write a good-bye column. So here it is, my last article for The Michigan Journal. Just the thought of that sits uncomfortably in my mind. I've been writing articles for the last four years. It's become second nature for me to sit down and just start typing.

COLUMN: Recession silver lining is tarnished

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Still pictures of smiling faces flash across the screen. Happy diverse people enjoying a night out with friends or hugging children while a smooth tenor voice tells the watcher that after economic collapse, we will all be enjoying the small thing in life. Everything will be like the 50s again.

COLUMN: Though I'm leaving UM-D, the maize and blue will

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

How do I sum up four special years of my life? It's impossible and unthinkable to say the least. For two and half years, 600 words seemed like an endless expression of my opinions and thoughts every week for this paper. Yet at this moment, 600 words doesn't seem efficient for expressing the entire sentiment of my U of M experience.

EDITORIAL: HFCC tragedy cause for safety review

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

On Friday, April 10, our neighboring campus at Henry Ford Community College became the latest member of the small fraternity of schools whose reputations are tarnished by violence. In what was described as a murder-suicide, HFCC student and Detroit resident Anthony Powell shot student Asia McGowan with a sawed-off shotgun and proceeded to take his own life afterward.

EDITORIAL: The MJ endorses USA for SG?election

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Recently instituting a new constitution after enduring two years of tiring debate, two factions of Student Government (SG), Maize and Blue and University Student Advocates (USA), are now campaigning to be the team that implements the changes over the next year.

'Azul' boasts the best of both worlds

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

"Azul" is an appropriate name for an album that mixes mysteriously smooth melodies with rich, and colorful polyrhythmic textures. The Spanish and Portuguese word for blue, "Azul" is the title of guitarist and composer Mike Pardew's sophomore album. It comes out today, and is a combination of darkness and light, tranquility and dissonance, possessing elements of both the sophistication of jazz and the hardcore qualities of rock n roll.

'Observe and Report' creates a dull roar

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Black comedies are a thing of art.

It takes certain finesse to write the next "Fargo" or "Dr. Strangelove," and Jody Hill's (director, writer and producer of HBO's "Eastbound & Down") "Observe & Report" falls just short of greatness.

Ronnie Barnhardt (Seth Rogen, "Pineapple Express") is a bi-polar mall cop on a power trip that sets out to capture a flasher terrorizing the mall guests and employees.

Day 26's new album makes the cut

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Day 26 has had a lot to live up to since their self-titled album debuted at #1 in 2008. Their bickering and struggles in making their sophomore album has been well chronicled in the MTV show "Making the Band 4" which has created speculation that they may not stay together to create another album.

The Detroit Datebook

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

TUESDAY/21
-An evening with David Sedaris at the Detroit Opera House
-Stomp at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit

WEDNESDAY/22
-Brew & View: Friday the 13th at the Magic Bag in Ferndale
-Rock Lottery at the Magic Stick in Detroit

THURSDAY/23
-Brew & View: The Last House on the Left at the Magic Bag
-Howie Mandel at Caesars Windsor
-The Killer Flamingos at Fifth Avenue Ballroom in Novi

FRIDAY/24
-Flight of the Conchords at the Fox Theatre in Detroit
-J.

The fascinating faces of Michigan Mensa

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Mensa is a social organization for very special people - the top two percent of the population in terms of IQ scores. Although there are numerous professors, researchers, authors and lawyers who comprise this camaraderie of intelligentsia, a constellation of personalities representing divergent social classes share goodwill and lighthearted rapport in this unique society.

UM-Dearborn grad publishes faithful novel

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

You gotta have faith.

University of Michigan -Dearborn graduate Aaron Harris does and he's put that faith into his recently published first novel "Union Cross: Sacrifices."

"Union Cross" is a Christian novel that is geared toward young adults ages 14-25.

What the Fork?

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

So I have been standing on my culinary soapbox for these past few weeks, ranting about this and that. If you have read any of my columns you just might have picked up on the fact that I have some strong opinions on food. I don't know, just maybe. I asked to start writing a weekly column because I hoped that what I had to say just might provide a touch of education to my fellow student, or would be mildly entertaining at least.

Five best events of 2009 winter semester

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The winter semester is gradually coming to an end. Although it may have seemed that term papers, homework, tests and lectures dominated the lives of students, the various events that took place on campus provided relief from the cold during January, February and March.

Fraternities, sororities honored at UM-D's first Greek Awards

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Right after celebrating Greek Week with fun and games, all of the fraternities and sororities on campus gathered together on April 8th to announce the Greek Awards.

This is the first year the Greek Leadership Council has sponsored the Greek Awards. The award ceremony was put on to honor the achievements of Greek organizations at the university.

SAB brings winter classes to an end with Spring Blowout

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Pirates took over Kochoff Hall during the Student Activity Board's annual Spring Blowout last Monday, April 13. Silver rings, black bandannas, eye patches and, of course, sailor hats were provided to go along with the pirate theme of the event. For the past nine years SAB has hosted this end of the year event, which allows students to partake in a day of fun before finals begin.

TKE's devote semester to aiding exchange students

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Throughout the winter semester members of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity went out of their way to aid three foreign exchange students studying at the University of Michigan - Dearborn, proving that Greeks don't only help Greeks.

The philanthropy project began when TKE alumnus Jonathan Rork put his house, located in West Dearborn, on the market, but with the unfavorable economy was unable to sell it.

UM-D campus supports victims of HFCC shooting

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Tragedy took place on the Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) campus on Friday, April 10. HFCC student Asia McGowan, 20, was murdered by fellow student Anthony Powell, 28, who after killing McGowan killed himself.

In an effort to show support to the victims of the shooting, University of Michigan - Dearborn student Kristen McDonough created a banner for HFCC, which university students, faculty and staff signed.

White Ribbon Campaign:

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Earlier this month, Women in Learning and Leadership (WILL) students worked with fraternities and other student organizations to start the White Ribbon Campaign on campus.

The campaign is focused on "men working to end men's violence against women." In over 55 countries, campaigns are led by both men and women, even though the focus is on educating men and boys.

COLUMN: Polo match suspended due to dead horses?!?

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Twenty one polo horses suddenly died at a championship event in the well-to-do equestrian golfing community of Palm Beach County in Florida. The Wellington Polo grounds host the U.S. Open every year.

How does something like that happen? You would think that they might be taking better care of their prized animals.

Hockey honors seniors and players in end of season banquet

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The University of Michigan-Dearborn hockey team held its annual end-of-year banquet on Sunday to celebrate a successful season, which featured marked improvements over last season's campaign.

The locker room is all cleaned up, sticks and pads hauled away, equipment packed, and the ice on the rink has been removed to make way for graduation and summer volleyball.

Lacrosse extends win streak to four games

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The University of Michigan - Dearborn lacrosse team extending their winning streak to four games after their two victories this weekend against Aquinas College and Albion College.

Saturday the Wolves traveled to Aquinas College to take on a beat up Saints team.

Softball goes 4-4 last week

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The University of Michigan - Dearborn softball team has been battling hard this season through injuries and bad weather to get to where they are.

Right now Dearborn is sitting in the number third spot in the WHAC?and with four more days of games scheduled in the regular season the Wolves are looking to make a push for that number one seed.