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Rob Sellers, vice provost for equity, inclusion and academic affairs, encourage successful college practices at the SuccessConnects Orientation in the Student Activities Building Wednesday.
SuccessConnects aims to assist underrepresented new students Program welcomes freshmen with resources and encouragement at orientation NEIL SCHWARTZ Daily Staff Reporter
The SuccessConnects program held its orientation for its over 150 student scholars Wednesday in the Student Activites Building. SuccessConnects is a program
guided by the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives that works with underrepresented freshman students to help them sort their way through the pool of resources available to them, as well as the academic and social challenges the University of Michigan could potentially
pose for them. It primarily seeks to serve first-generation college students, low-income students and students from underrepresented minorities. Mary Taylor, a Success Coach and program coordinator at OAMI, said her team aims to create a community for students
who may feel lost on a big campus. “We are trying to serve students who wouldn’t get served by other programs,” she said. “We are bringing the resources to them and trying to make Michigan feel much smaller.” Music, Theatre & Dance See SUCCESS, Page 3A
Four sites in Ann Arbor under consideration for new rail station SOPHIE SHERRY Daily Staff Reporter
The Federal Rail Administration and city government are moving forward with plans to build Amtrak stations at four potential sites in Ann Arbor, each with varying support from City Council members. The next step in the planning process is completing an environmental assessment report within the next two months, according to Eli Cooper, transportation program manager for Ann Arbor. Cooper said the city has sub-contracted environmental
specialists and engineers at the technology firm AECOM to gather environmental data, and he expects a draft of the assessment to be underway in October. Two of the four possible station designs are both at the location of the current Amtrak station on Depot Street. One of the design options is for an elevated station. The other is for a ground level station north of the tracks. The third possible station design, also located on Depot Street, would replace the Gandy Dancer restaurant, repurposing the building as a train station See AMTRAK, Page 3A
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Two new data science specializations made available to public RACHEL COHEN Daily Staff Reporter
Over the summer, the University of Michigan expanded its academic offering in an unusual aread — one that doesn’t involve sitting in an actual classroom. The University has added two new course specializations to Coursera, an online company which offers Massive Open Online Courses to learners seeking education in a certain field from an established university. Course specializations are a sequence of several courses that fall under a certain subject. The two new specializations the University is offering are Applied Data Science with Python and Data Collection and Analysis. Once these specializations are completed, students receive an electronic certificate of completion. In an email interview, James DeVaney, associate vice provost for academic innovation, wrote these specializations were approved by a faculty committee that works closely See ONLINE, Page 3A
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The University of Michigan’s chapter of College Democrats kicked off one of its weekly voter registration drives Wednesday with a special appearance from actor Sean Astin, best known for his role as Sam in Lord of the Rings. Astin spoke to students and community members about campaigning at ground-level events. He also discussed his experiences with Hillary Clinton who he’s known since 1992, calling her one of the most passionate and hardworking people he has ever met. The event, held in the Michigan Union, was coordinated in conjunction with Hillary Clinton’s campaign in Michigan. Voter registration is one of several major outreach efforts coordinated by the University’s College Democrats during an election year. This year they plan to hold voter registration drives every week until Oct. 11, the last day to register voters in time for the November election. Collin Kelly, chair of College Democrats, said the group is holding registration drives to promote Democratic candidates on both local and state levels, along with Clinton. During the event, Astin said he came to campus to encourage volunteers at the grassroots level of the
campaign and remind them of their significance. “Those kinds of people need to know that they are not operating in a vacuum,” he said. “That they have the support of millions and millions of Americans who rely on them to do that footwork … It’s endlessly inspiring to see the optimism of students when it comes to engagement and being involved in their civic life.”
The organization and coordination of celebrity events such as this is done by the Clinton campaign itself, not College Democrats, but the campaign works to coordinate with student groups in the later stages of the process, Kelly said. Kelly said having celebrities like Astin visit campus encourages a level of excitement among student
in this election cycle and compliments the more local figures that typically come to campus. “When you have people who are really respected and wellknown to come voice their opinion allows students to follow their lead and for that enthusiasm to really catch on,” he said. For both Clinton and GOP See ASTIN, Page 3A
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Actor Sean Astin rallies Hillary Clinton supporters to register voters in the Union Wednesday.
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In a continued partnership with the University of Michigan, Toyota announced it will invest $22 million to fund research on driverless cars and methods of artificial intelligence. This is an expansion of the Toyota Research Institute’s April announcement, which revealed TRI will be opening a new facility in Ann Arbor. The Ann Arbor location is the third facility TRI has established in the United States, the first in Massachusetts near the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the second in California near Stanford University. The most recent announcement about the newly established relationship between the company and the University stated TRI’s funding will be used to continue the University’s commitment to research on autonomous driving and artificial intelligence. The research will take place over See TOYOTA, Page 3A
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The Michigan Senate introduced and voted Wednesday on the passage of a bill that will allow dogs in outdoor restaurants and patios. However, for cat lovers, felines are not included in the new legislation and must be left at home. State Senator Margaret O’Brien (R-Portage) is sponsoring the bill. O’Brien said she decided to draft this bill following many requests from restaurant owners hoping to make their establishments pet-friendly. Current Michigan law only permits service or seeing-eye dogs in restaurants. If passed, Senate Bill 727 would allow dogs to the outside areas of restaurants, though wouldn’t permit them inside. The legislation would require restaurants to keep a designated outdoor area where dogs are not allowed — thereby avoiding the issues of hair and bodily waste. Ishani Mathur, an LSA sophomore and dog owner, said she believes the bill will have a positive impact on restaurant environments. “I really think it’s a great idea,” she said according to the Detroit Free Press. “I feel like a lot of times dogs are such
a huge part of what we do as society. I think it really makes the atmosphere so much better.” The bill gives businesses the freedom to prohibit dogs on their patios if they so chose. It also makes dog owners liable for any injuries or damages their pets may make at the restaurant. The bill will now go to the House where it will either be rejected or voted into law. At downtown Ann Arbor restaurant The Blue Tractor, manager Brett Oliver said the restaurant has always been welcoming to dogs. “We welcome it. We’ve always welcomed it. We will even bring out bowls of water for the dogs,” he said. “I think (the bill) just makes it an actual thing, but people have being doing it since I’ve been here.” Courtney Oliver, manager of Mani Osteria on Liberty St., repeated this sentiment, saying her establishment already allows dogs to be seated with customers in patios areas, so this legislation would not change anything for the restaurant. -LYDIA MURRAY
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Like the University of Chicago letter, Schlissel’s statement emphasized the importance of being intellectually challenged by different opinions as a key tenant of a college education. He said disagreement among diverse perspectives is often inevitable, but allows for problem solving and positive change. Schlissel did not specifically mention trigger warnings. He has taken similar positions on the issue of campus free speech in the past, especially in response to incidents around the issue. Last April, Schlissel authored an essay which was published on the Huffington Post in response to the anti-Islamic messages written on the UM Diag, which warned against visceral aversion to conflicting opinions. “It is pointless — perhaps hypocritical — to extoll the virtues of the marketplace of ideas if some members of our community feel excluded from it,” Schlissel wrote in April. “It is contradictory to celebrate the power of words but deny their capacity to wound and marginalize.” Despite arguing that the See LETTER, Page 3A
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for the first time in decades. The Gandy Dancer was the location of the original station, before the restaurant existed. The fourth potential location for the new station is the city-owned surface parking lot in Fuller Park. Councilmembers Sabra Briere (D–Ward 1) and Jack Eaton (D– Ward 4) have both expressed opposition to building the new station in Fuller Park because it’s technically park land, despite hosting a parking lot for the University of Michigan Health Systems. Eaton said he’d like to see the Gandy Dancer repurposed as a station due to the building’s beauty. “The Gandy Dancer is a much nicer building and it would great if we could use that, I just don’t know what the likelihood of that is,” Eaton said. While many people believe Amtrak is used as a commuter train for University employees, it’s used mostly by travelers, Briere said. Thus, the Fuller location, though close to the University hospital, may not be useful for those who use Amtrak the most. “Looking at U of M’s employee base — where their zip codes are — they are not concentrated in the east and they are not concentrated in Jackson, to the west,” Briere said. “So, the likelihood that this will meet commuter needs may not be as high as some anticipate.” A community organization, Protect A2 Parks, has also mobilized against the Fuller location, asking citizens to contact their local council member urging them to push an Amtrak station there. “If park land is used for transportation purposes, the decision makers must demonstrate that there is no ‘prudent or feasible alternative location,’ ” the website reads. “We believe that the Depot Street location is both prudent and feasible, and that its use will provide the best benefit to the community.” Councilmember Zachary Ackerman (D–Ward 3) said he believes that the Federal Rail Association will recommend the station which is the best option for the community and commuters and did not express a preference. Cooper and Ackerman also both said they believe the most important thing is that the project continues progressing. “This is a time of a lot of momentum for a possible commuter rail to Detroit but also investments from Amtrak in the next 15 years for highspeed rails from Detroit to Chicago, with Ann Arbor being a critical stop along the way.” Ackerman said. “We are already the busiest Amtrak station in the state and I think we need to be a leader as we move forward.”
senior Callie Munn, an Academic Success Partner at SuccessConnects, said the program offers a variety of opportunities for these students to find their community within the larger University setting, ultimately aiming to aid students in their transition to college. “We cover (in the program) academic wellness, physical wellness, mental wellness and financial wellness,” she said. “We provide the students with a home away from home.” On Wednesday, following a light reception where students had the opportunity to meet each other and the staff of SuccessConnects, there was an informational presentation about the program. It featured speakers including Robert Sellers, the vice provost for Equity, Inclusion and Academic Affairs. During his speech, Sellers spoke about the advantages of coming from a diverse background. “What makes Michigan great?” he asked the audience.
ASTIN From Page 1A contender Donald Trump, the youth vote will be both important, and historically, hard to get. Young people historically and consistently have the lowest voter turnout of any age group. Students supported Sen. Bernie Sanders (I–Vt.) over Clinton during the primary election earlier this year, helping push him to a narrow upset victory, though many students told The Michigan Daily they voted for other candidates. Young people also filled the streets of Philadelphia during the Democratic National Convention in July voicing opposition to Clinton’s nomination. Protesters argued the candidate unfairly won the nomination due to the DNC’s favor towards Clinton, citing emails leaked by WikiLeaks. Public Policy Lecturer Rusty Hill told the Daily in July he believes few students would vote for Donald Trump over Clinton, but the turnout of students will be key for a democratic victory. “Obviously the more depressed the youth vote is, the better Trump will do in the state of Michigan,” Hill said.
“From my perspective, it’s what we define as diversity. If you have more perspectives surrounding a problem, you’re more likely to get more creative and successful solutions.” Sellers also emphasized the normality of struggling in college and encouraged students to form a strong community to help cope with the stresses and transitions of college life. “Everyone struggles,” he said. “It’s important that you don’t struggle by yourself. The people that are successful do not struggle by themselves.” Hector Galvan, University alum and current Success Coach, said he thinks the variety of resources available to the SuccessConnects student scholars are valuable and should be utilized throughout their time at the University. “There a lot of resources here focused specifically on developing you as a student,” he said. “We are here to help you explore those resources on campus to take you to where you want to be.” Gloria Taylor, director of the Office of Multicultural Academic Initiatives, said the SuccessConnects orientation
and program are part of her office’s commitment to the University’s mission of diversity, equity and inclusion. “The arm that we represent is diversity and inclusion,” she said. “We do programs that provide a more comfortable space for students.” Program manager Sharon Burch said the key to the program is their belief in the capabilities of their student scholars, and their overarching goal to help students recognize a higher level of success beyond the average student. “We know that they’re going to be successful anyway,” she said. “A higher level of achievement is what we are hoping that these students take away from this.” In his closing remarks, Sellers offered the students in the audience a piece of advice encompassing the goals of SuccessConnects, saying would change their lives for the better. “Always do your very best at whatever it is you’re doing at that particular time, given all the things that you are facing,” he said. “Do no more, but do no less. If you live by that, then you will be in control of your happiness.”
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TOYOTA From Page 1A the span of four years. Toyota is also a founding partner of the University’s Mobility Transformation Center, which operates MCity. Two University faculty members — Ryan Eustice, associate professor of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and Edwin Olson, associate professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science — were hired by TRI to collaborate on the new research. Both professors will maintain parttime faculty positions at the University during the course of their research with TRI. In the announcement, Gill Pratt, CEO of the Toyota Research Institute, emphasized Toyota’s
LETTER From Page 3A removal of anti-Islam chalk messages written on the Diag was not a form of censorship, Schlissel did challenge readers to be open to all opinions, if stated respectfully. Some students said these chalkings were microaggressions against Muslim students. Over the past few years? The University has adopted several institutional changes around concerns of micro-aggressions and triggers in the classroom and around campus. During a Leadership Breakfast in February, Schlissel announced a new professional development program in response to findings in a report from the Provost’s Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that aim to make classrooms more inclusive spaces. “We will be implementing professional development programs to help new faculty to
continued relationship with the University. “Toyota has long enjoyed an excellent working relationship with the University of Michigan, and we are excited to expand our collective efforts to address complex mobility challenges through artificial intelligence,” he said. Olson, who, along with Eustice, is a co-director of autonomous driving development at the TRI facility, said their role is to help coordinate the technical approaches that research teams working at the TRI facility take to address aspects of autonomous vehicle technology including machine perception, mapping and human interfaces. “As co-directors, we are able to help ‘steer the ship’ in terms of the approaches used to solve these problems, and
critically, to make sure that the sub-teams’ work all fits together,” he said. There are a wide range of technical disciplines and skills required to complete the full picture of autonomous driving, according to Olson, and simultaneously approaching all angles and sewing them together is very challenging. He said he thinks Toyota is interested in working with the University for this reason, in the same way it works with Stanford and MIT, to make use of the expertise and talent present at the institutions. “The problems that we are working to solve are the best kind: really hard,” he said. “Fundamental research is needed to solve these problems and so TRI is investing in both internal research and university partnerships like the one at UM.”
be more effective teachers for all of our students.” Schlissel said. “This means providing skills to address and prevent microaggressions in the classroom as well as strategies for effectively calling upon diverse perspectives
in the classroom to achieve our learning goals.”. This initiative, and others like it, all come from the University led “Expect Respect” campaign, which aims to brings awareness to the impacts of hateful speech.
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ONLINE From Page 1A with the Office of Academic Innovation after first being proposed by the academic unit leadership that oversees the area of specialization. “These exciting new courses were selected for many reasons as they create new pathways for global learners to connect to the U-M community and level up as data scientists; align with institutional priorities around academic excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion; and seek to address important questions around opportunities in residential and hybrid learning,” DeVaney wrote. The University has been partnered with Coursera since 2013 and edX, another online course company, since 2015. Combined, the University has created more than 90 MOOCs with nearly 5 million enrollments. DeVaney wrote that the students enrolled in these classes are typically prospective Michigan students, current undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni and learners from more than 200 countries around the world. The instructors do not receive class rosters for MOOCs like they would for an in-person college course so they do not know exactly who their students are. Jim Lepkowski, a research professor at the Institute for Social Research, is part of the team that created the Data Collection and Analysis Specialization — a specialization the University shares with the University of Maryland. Lepkowski, who is part of a group that has worked in Survey and Methodology for more than two decades, said the impetus for the specialization came from a course hosted by the University of Michigan and the University of Maryland. Parts of the course are filmed at Michigan and parts are filmed at Maryland, but students at both universities experience the class live. After several years of experimenting with a f lipped classroom experience, the team realized they wanted to do more of this kind of teaching and contacted Coursera about creating a course on how to write questions for surveys. Lepkowski said the course was surprisingly successful, and the team wanted to do more to teach about the science behind surveys. “We began to view (the success of the first course) as an opportunity to spread the word about surveys, survey research and the science behind it,” Lepkowski said. “Not just anybody can do a survey but if you really want to do it well, here are the basic principles that you could use to write questions or to select a sample or to collect the data.” It was then that Coursera contacted them about specializations and they decided to create the Data Collection and Analysis specialization. There are six courses and one capstone project under this specialization. While some of these courses have not yet been finished or released, there are already 3,000 people enrolled. Each course in the specialization consists of units which have exercises that include multiple-choice questions for students to answer, trying until they are correct, as well as open-ended short answer questions. For open-ended questions, students have the chance for their work to be
peer evaluated. Each unit also has a discussion board where students can post questions about the exercises and lectures. Lepkowski said Coursera allows instructors to monitor how students learn and see their progression throughout the course. “There are numbers we can see about how many students are doing what,” Lepkowski said. “We can see what questions they’re struggling with, when they’ve made multiple attempts to answer correctly and we can see their responses to questions on the discussion boards and see what their writing is like.” Christopher Brooks, a professor in the School of Information, is part of the team that created Applied Data Science with Python. He said after creating some courses with Coursera, he approached some faculty and his dean about creating the specialization around last December. Brooks created the first two courses for the specialization. Before the first course is released on Sept. 26, Brooks said there will be a beta test that a group of University students will take to see which parts of the course they like and which parts need improvement. Following the first release, a new course will be released each month. Brooks said MOOCs are beneficial to students because they can learn at a time and place of their choosing. “It’s anytime, anywhere learning so students can watch in their dorm room, watch it on the bus, watch it at midnight in their pajamas. They can also skip parts that they know already,” Brooks said. Another benefit of taking MOOCs, Lepkowski said, is that there are more opportunities to see where students are struggling and to make connections between the material and difficult areas, which can be harder to do in a physical classroom settings. “Sometimes in the courses that you take you don’t get much of a sense of how it all fits together between courses,” Lepkowski said. “I think Coursera helps in being able to see the broader picture of what this is all about.” Lepkowski said though there are a lot of opportunities to interact with other students and the instructor on Coursera, he does not think it compares to a regular classroom experience where students are face-to-face with an instructor. Because there is no face-toface interaction or a degree attached to MOOCs, students taking these courses must use their own motivation to complete the course. However, Brooks said this aspect of MOOCs has helped expand his teaching, and that the diversity of students who enroll in MOOCs has caused him to be more inclusive in his teaching. “One of the big (benefits of MOOCs) is it helps us think about students differently because we think about a broader array of students, a more diverse population than we’re teaching,” Brooks said. The University hopes to continue its partnerships with Coursera and edX as part of its commitment academic innovation, DeVaney wrote. DeVaney also noted that the data they receive from MOOCs will change the way the University approaches education. “We look closely at data from each of our courses, and across this growing portfolio of courses, to inform the way we design, deliver and assess learning on campus and beyond,” DeVaney said.
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he city of Detroit has long been a great American city that has gone through a lot as our nation has developed. Over the past few years, Detroit has had its fair share of KEVIN struggles, having filed for SWEITZER bankruptcy in 2013 and seen a monumental decline in population over the last few decades. Pundits and writers from as close as Michigan and as far away as other countries are always lining up to take shots at Detroit and its identity as a city. However, the problems with Detroit didn’t start in the last 10 years. Decades of systemic racism and inequality have allowed privileged white people to move to suburbs as far away as Ann Arbor, while stranding low-income minority populations inside the city with less and less resources available to serve the city. Even this last year, Detroit Public Schools were reborn as the Detroit Community Schools as part of a deal worked out in the Michigan legislature — a deal that I have already spoken out against. Despite the fact that Detroit is the largest city in Michigan, enrollment at the University of Michigan features a sparse population of Detroit residents. To add onto all of this, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump still found a way to call Michigan, specifically the manufacturing sector of Detroit, a “disaster.” Michigan students frequently have a litany of bad things to say about
the city. Even students who have never been to Michigan ask if they are safe to visit the airport, which is located 20 minutes outside of Detroit city limits. Despite all of this, I still have hope. Detroit is an amazingly diverse city, with pockets of areas made up of a majority of Muslim or Latino people. The culture and spirit of Detroit can’t be crushed, and I firmly believe that things will only go upward from here. All across the city, people are coming together to do what the city motto has instructed the city to do for hundreds of years. “Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus,” the Latin mottos on the city flag, say we shall hope for better things, and that those things shall rise from the ashes. That motto is something I can believe — not for a “new Detroit” only for wealthy suburban residents or downtown trustafarians, but for a Detroit that rises from the ashes for all Detroiters. I highly urge all Michigan students to visit Detroit via the free Detroit Center Connector and to explore all that the great things the city has to offer. Finally, I urge everyone to keep abreast on issues in the city. While it may be easy to ignore developments about the ongoing school concerns or the unfair tax foreclosures that are taking place across the city, it is incredibly important to stay up to date on what is happening. — Kevin Sweitzer can be reached at ksweitz@umich.edu.
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y adolescent years were weaned on Tumblr, a website that stole too much of my middle school free time and taught me words and phrases such as “queer,” “neurotypical” and “social justice warrior.” These were the days before celebrities such as Halsey and Zendaya took social justice from the hidden corners of the Internet and made it trend on Twitter. Back in middle school, there was no Amy Schumer to tell me I could love my body even though stretch marks painted my thighs, no John Legend to explain to me that #BlackLivesMatter doesn’t mean that other lives don’t matter, just that Black lives matter, too. No, social justice and political correctness were self-taught classes back in middle school, and I was the star student in my class of one. Yet, as the world began waking up and social issues found themselves on the front cover of renowned magazines and newspapers, it seemed the people immediately around me were still fast asleep, Sleeping Beauties stuck in a past era. Dinner table conversations were hopelessly lopsided as I struggled to educate my family on topics they just couldn’t understand. There was no malice in my friends’ voices when they expressed shock about a fellow classmate’s change in pronouns or their fabulous fuchsia dress at prom, just confu-
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sion. “I just … don’t get it,” my friend said once, upon learning that Laverne Cox was transgender. “How can you just feel like a different gender? Isn’t that just being, like, a tomboy? What’s the difference between being a tomboy and a transsexual?” “Transgender,” I corrected gently. Teaching my friends and family to think otherwise was a challenge. After all, they’d grown up in conservative homes in a perfect cookie-cutter Midwestern town: Troy, Mich. Cis and trans were chemistry terms, and gender was as binary as a base-two number system. I’d learned in Troy that it was easier to stay quiet and “stick to the status quo.” Online, I could safely rock the boat and discuss police brutality, but in real life, it was easier to just nod with a tight smile when my co-worker condemned abortion and “homosexuals in the government.” I was waiting for my community to catch up to the social activism on the internet, but it just seemed hopelessly stuck. Stepping foot onto the University of Michigan’s campus during Summer Orientation was like Tumblr coming to life around me. As my orientation leaders introduced themselves by their names, majors and preferred pronouns, my jaw dropped to the ground. I’d never heard anyone state their preferred pronouns in person before. This minute detail made all the difference in welcoming anyone who may not identify as male or female with open arms. The Educational Theater Company performance only reinforced the culture of inclusion and diversity as the players danced and sang about topics I’d always considered “taboo” in real life: mental illness, gender roles, racism, sexism and feminism. Awestruck in the dark auditorium, I realized that staying quiet wouldn’t inspire change in the community around me. I couldn’t just wait around for my family and peers to “catch up;” change needs a catalyst, and a voice is the first spark. Emboldened by the spirit of activism on the University of Michigan’s campus, I returned home a bolder woman. The change was small, but it was a flicker where previously there was none. When my co-worker denounced abortion, I replied to him, offering many reasons women choose to abort and control their own bodies. I may not have changed his mind, but I offered him the perspective of a woman in the pro-life debate, a necessary viewpoint which he lacked. When my mother fretted over the length of my skirt before I left to hang out at a boy’s house, I questioned why promiscuity by females is so condemnable but promiscuity by males is celebrated. And when my well-meaning friend called a celebrity “weird” because “she tweets stuff like ‘hashtag feminism,’ ” I, with the help of another friend, explained to her that feminists aren’t all angry, man-hating monsters. These steps are little, but they are the result of a single weekend on campus. I can only imagine how much more I’ll learn after one year, and then four years. “College makes students liberal,” my government teacher had stated as if it were something terrible, but I don’t think college pushes students one way or the other. Rather, college students are allowed, for the first time, to experience social issues unfolding right in front of them. On a college campus, students can form their own opinions and views without the overhanging influence of family, and they are wowed to see that they, too, can inspire change. —Ashley Zhang can be reached at ashleyzh@umich.edu.
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y sister is sitting straight up on the end of our living room couch, her eyes refusing to waver MICHAEL from our large MORDARSKI flat-screen TV. She’s been binge-watching “House of Cards” for nearly four hours now, and in this particular episode, President Underwood is threatening his own wife in the most overdramatic, Machiavellian manner I have ever witnessed. My sister is hanging on the fictional president’s every word in pure awe of what she believes is a dramatically accurate picture of the dark side of American politics. Meanwhile, I sit there in utter disgust at the almost insane depiction of American politics. I hate political dramas. In total truth, I have seen nearly every major political drama put to TV, Netflix and HBO. Being highly interested in politics naturally leads me to watching a fictionalized version of my obsession. Yet the current political climate has brought me to begin to despise these shows. Americans distrust our government, and our current election cycle clearly shows that. Candidates on both sides of the aisle have vowed to work against the establishment and the typical government bureaucracy that they say has failed the American people. To add to this distrust, the public also lacks a basic understanding of the functions and responsibilities of our government. For example, the Annenberg Public Policy Center reported that a little more than a third of Americans could name all three branches of the U.S. government. This fundamental lack of understanding of our complex government, paired with a growing distrust of politicians, leaves us in today’s chaotic presidential election. The public’s “imagination” of what politicians do within the upper echelons of government can be somewhat attributed to the emergence of American political dramas. Shows like “The West Wing,” “Scandal” and “House of Cards” are truly terrible guides to the way our government operates and how our politicians work. Yet these shows are extraordinarily entertaining and addictive. They carry massive audiences through multiple seasons, winning awards, securing excellent ratings, all at the expense of shaping false misconceptions of the politicians of our country. The shows personify politics to a crippling degree, oversimplify the policy making of our massive bureaucracy, and most importantly, cast politicians as these scheming sociopaths who manipulate and warp the system for their own benefit. These factors culminate to a false representation of our government within the minds of millions of Americans, and as the current election cycle shows,
unorthodox candidates can capitalize on this ignorance. America got its first taste of political drama in 1999 with the NBC series “The West Wing.” Though the show was well received from an entertainment standpoint, many of the more politically informed viewers were disappointed with its “personality-driven politics,” to quote an article from The Atlantic. It portrayed a false image of what happens within the levels of bureaucracy in our government. Individual characters tackled massive responsibilities and challenges that have been unsolvable for decades. For example, the IsraeliPalestinian conflict is solved in a matter of a few episodes, prompting this idea that major conflicts can be solved through some personal “heart to heart” negotiation and compromising policy between understanding individuals. But who could blame NBC? “The West Wing” was only entertaining when the cast was able to solve the unsolvable through their hard work and dedication. What audi-
“The more prevailing effect is convincing viewers of a darker reality in which politicians operate.”
ence wants to watch an IsraeliPalestinian compromise descend into failure? Or see a debate over what entitlements to cut for poorer Americans? Or listen to presidential candidates speak about banning entire religions or how much the United States will torture its military prisoners? Well unfortunately, that is the reality, and these dramas only add to making that reality worse in the fact that viewers are led to believe in a false possibility within the overpersonified and simplified politics of shows like “The West Wing.” Yet, the more prevailing effect that TV political dramas have on their misinformed viewers is convincing them of a darker reality in which politicians operate. To put it simply, to be a politician within this country, one must also be a sociopath. The political drama “House of Cards” bludgeons this point to death. Within America, Kevin Spacey’s character seems to have molded the archetype for politicians: an apolitical madman who uses policy and his position solely for the advancement of his power. What’s more is the contrast between the U.K. and U.S. ver-
sions of “House of Cards.” In the U.K. version, the main protagonist’s self-interest and desire to gain and hold power is rooted in the fact that he believes his policy agenda and legislative ability will come to benefit the country. His ruthless acts are thereby a means to a rational end. In contrast with the U.S. version, the protagonist comes off as almost apolitical throughout the entire show. His ambitions are simply to become the most powerful man in the world. This presents the idea that the problem with American politics is not borne of a particular party or ideology, but rather the American political system itself — that, in fact, our political landscape is dominated not by partisan hawks or doves, but by a powerhungry class of elites competing for influence and domination. Yet these shows are made for one purpose, for my sister to sit on the edge of our couch hanging on every word. Is it the responsibility of TV networks and producers to ensure an accurate representation of American politics is delivered to their audience? Of course not — these are TV dramas meant to capture massive audiences and achieve high ratings. The writers and producers of these shows are simply capitalizing on the ignorance and disdain toward the American political machine. Besides, some may argue a positive effect is that these shows have helped push more people to become involved in the political landscape of America, due to their newfound interest these shows have fostered. Does not the benefit (a more politically interested public), outweigh the costs (a few inaccuracies and over dramatizations)? No. Though these shows individually may have a few inaccuracies or oversimplifications, their aggregate effect relates to the overall problem that is the reason why these dramas have become a success. These shows capitalize on how the presentday American citizenship is too misinformed, untrustworthy and divided toward its government and politicians. Add in the rising intensity of partisanship, and this lack of pragmatism leads to strict, often ignorant, blind party ideology alignment. Most importantly today, this phenomenon allows for the emergence of unorthodox candidates capitalizing on this growing hatred. These shows that add to this negative perception can only lead to further missteps within our political system. How much will the misrepresentations and inaccuracies affect the voting decisions of the general public? It appears as if the presidential election cycle of 2016 has answered that. —Michael Mordarski can be reached at mmordars@umich.edu.
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Quartet to be inducted to Michigan’s Hall of Honor By JAKE LOURIM Managing Sports Editor
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Senior shortstop Abby Ramirez interned for NBC at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro this summer.
Montemarano, Ramirez enjoy summer as interns By ORION SANG Daily Sports Writer
Earlier this summer, Abby Ramirez’s family joked with her that she might have been part of an international scandal. Just about 12 hours before the incident that implicated Ryan Lochte in an alleged falsification of a police report, Ramirez had met the legendary swimmer. “My family and stuff were like, ‘Oh, you were probably involved,’ joking around and stuff,” Ramirez said. “But it was still cool to meet him and other athletes.” It was all part of her job this summer. Life for student-athletes during the offseason is different from that of the professional athlete — while most pros can focus solely on training and recovering, student-athletes often take classes or look for summer jobs or internships, all while continuing to train. And for Michigan softball senior third baseman Lindsay Montemarano and senior shortstop Ramirez, that held especially true. While they may have finished playing in June, that was just the beginning of what would prove to be an eventful and life-changing summer. Montemarano, an English major, spent her offseason interning with the New York Mets, while Ramirez, a communications major, worked for NBC during the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. They both found their internships with the help of the University: Ramirez heard of the NBC internship through MPact, a program that helps Michigan studentathletes with their resumes and career opportunities, while Montemarano was hired in part by Fred Wilpon — the owner of the Mets, a Michigan graduate
and the namesake of the Wilpon Baseball and Softball Complex in Ann Arbor. For Montemarano, her role with the Mets meant working at all home game days, where she was assigned different tasks, such as working at booths or helping to set up postgame concerts. She also showed off her softball skills once in a while — though it was with investment bankers and children rather than Big Ten competition. “Sometimes there were clinics, and we would have to work those with the coaches,” Montemarano said. “One time, I stood with one of the coaches and one of the kids was like, ‘Girls can’t play softball.’ The coach said, ‘Well, she plays for Michigan!’ and a little girl asked me for my autograph, which was cool.” There was also one instance when Montemarano met both Jeff and Fred Wilpon — a meeting during which the elder Wilpon told Montemarano he had been following her and her team throughout the season and was hoping to return to Ann Arbor sometime for a game. “Being able to network with so many people shows you how great this University is and how they really do want to help their own,” Montemarano said. “It’s good to know our alumni understand how great of an education we get and how great this University is.” Meanwhile, a typical day for Ramirez began with her leading NBC clients on a tour, before spending the afternoon usually working on office tasks such as ticket coordination, guest communication or writing daily newsletters. The evening, however, was perhaps her favorite part of her internship. She was able to attend Olympic events as a spectator, watching athletes such as Michael Phelps compete. Though she was initially
apprehensive about going to Rio given the conditions, Ramirez found that it was nothing like her preconceived notions. “Lindsay and everyone kept saying, ‘Don’t get Zika,’ so I was a little nervous about that,” Ramirez said. “They were also saying it was very dangerous out there, so I just made sure I was aware of everything. But it definitely exceeded expectations. Everyone was really friendly and it was a really beautiful place with breathtaking views. “I was pleasantly surprised because I was expecting bad things. It was definitely better than the media perceived it as.” Ramirez was grateful for her internship and admitted it was good to take a step back from softball, especially given the ending to her junior season. But softball wasn’t too far from her mind: Ramirez was quick to add that she spent most of her summer training with her teammates in Ann Arbor. Both Ramirez and Montemarano are back in Ann Arbor now, continuing life as students and preparing for fall exhibition games like they usually do this time of year. And though they both acknowledge that there’s a finality to it all, with their final season beckoning, the two seniors are simply looking to finish their Michigan careers the way they want to: on their own terms. “If you think about it as, ‘This is my last year,’ it can get to you in your head, like, ‘Oh this is my last chance,’ ” Ramirez said. “So we like to think about it as (being leaders) of Team 40. We get to set the example and show them the ropes. We’re excited for that, and it’ll be a cool experience.” Added Montemarano: “Our ultimate goal is to win a national championship. That doesn’t change.”
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Lindsay Montemarano spent her summer as an intern for Major League Baseball’s New York Mets.
In a few weeks, Mark Donahue, Lorne Howes, Kate Johnson and Jon Urbanchek will join the likes of Gerald Ford, Bob Ufer, Bo Schembechler and more than 200 others who have changed the Michigan Athletic Department over the years. Michigan announced Wednesday that it will induct the quartet into its Hall of Honor on Sept. 30. The Hall of Honor, established in 1978, recognizes figures who have made significant contributions to the Athletic Department in the form of national or conference championships, team captaincy or All-American or All-Conference honors. Donahue, Howes, Johnson and Urbanchek will bring the total in the Hall to 217. Last year’s inductees were Lloyd Carr, Brent Lang, John Matchefts and Elise Ray. Donahue played offensive guard for the Michigan football team from 1974 to 1977, winning three Big Ten championships under Bo Schembechler. He also earned All-America honors twice and started 35 games — which was, at that time, second in school history — as the Wolverines went 38-7 and reached two Rose Bowls. Howes played hockey in the 1950s. As Michigan’s goalie, he led the Wolverines to national championships in 1955 and 1956. Those two were the last of Michigan’s five titles in six years under coach Vic Heyliger. In 1956, in his last career game, Howes played “most of the third period in severe pain resulting from a collision in the opening minute of the third stanza,” the
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The 2016 Hall of Honor class will be Warde Manuel’s first as athletic director.
Daily reported. He also played with bone chips in his elbow. Johnson, a rower for Michigan, graduated in 2001. She won All-America honors three times and the Big Ten Rower of the Year award twice. Competing in the early years of Michigan rowing, Johnson was instrumental in the growth of the program. At the 2001 NCAA Championships, the Wolverines, in their fifth season as a varsity program, finished third. “We had a national championship race in us,” she told the Daily at the time, but added, “My goal coming to Michigan was to set a tradition. I feel com-
“My goal coming to Michigan was to set a tradition.”
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fortable leaving now because I feel we have arrived.” Since then, the Wolverines have won three more Big Ten championships. Urbanchek coached the Michigan men’s swimming and diving team to more than two decades of success from 1982 to 2004. He won 13 Big Ten titles — 10 straight from 1986 to 1995 — plus the 1995 national championship. He is already in the international swimming and state of Michigan sports Halls of Fame. And yet, in 2006, Urbanchek told the Daily, “The awards will all tarnish with age. But the memories will remain vivid throughout the years.” All four inductees will bring back those memories when the University honors them during the Oct. 1 football game against Wisconsin, after a private ceremony Sept. 30.
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S T A T S MICH 63.0 26.0 306 7.8 4 206 85.0 10.3 3 1 59 512 100.0% 0-0 4.0 10.0 14.0 0.0 0-0 0/0 33.0 27:55
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Fisch pleased with Speight as starter Michigan’s starting QB has been a ‘different Wilton’ from last summer By KELLY HALL Daily Sports Editor
When explaining the competition to his quarterbacks, passing game coordinator Jedd Fisch used a racing analogy. “Wilton had the pole position after spring,” Fisch said. “He kind of had a little bit of an edge. The race started, and the green flag was waved, and people were trying to pass people, but he just kind of never got passed. He just continued to play better. Coach Harbaugh always says, ‘Iron sharpens iron,’ and I think what happened was John and Shane started playing better and so did Wilton. “It was just one of those deals where nobody lost a job, it was that Wilton, going into the opening day, had won the job.” And after seeing Speight start for the first time Saturday, Fisch is happy with his decision, saying he couldn’t have asked for too much better. As far as Fisch is concerned, Speight’s biggest mistakes were his three missed passes. On one incompletion, he threw up a deep ball for fifth-year senior wide receiver Amara Darboh, but it was underthrown. On another, Fisch says, Speight got turned around on a flat route. The first mistake, the one that kicked off Speight’s career as a starting quarterback, was an interception. Speight was rushed, and Fisch says that even though senior tight end Jake Butt didn’t run a great route, the ball should have never left Speight’s hands.
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Redshirt sophomore quarterback Wilton Speight threw three touchdown passes after being intercepted on the Wolverines’ first possession against Hawaii.
When it came time to talk to his quarterback on the sidelines following the interception, Fisch never considered disciplining him. “The school that I was from is you coach ’em as hard as you want on Sunday through Friday, and then on Saturday — I mean, you gotta be their advocate on game day,” Fisch said. “Because they’re the only ones who are really going through the war
on that game day situation. To second guess and question things on game day and to be overly critical on game day, I don’t know where the value is.” After the game, Speight said that he laughed off the interception with Harbaugh. He went 10-for-12 following the pick, looking settled and confident, checking out of the game in the third quarter to get some rest after throwing for three touchdowns. The leap in his level of play
“It was one of those deals where nobody lost a job.”
from a year ago has shown, especially compared to where he was in last year’s camp. “He’s had a big jump, there’s no question about that,” Fisch said. “From this point in time, going into the game one of last year, between that and about 75 reps in all of camp, then to where he’s at at this point in time, yeah, it’s a huge jump, and I give him a lot of credit for it.” Part of his growth, Fisch said, can be attritubuted to playing behind Jake Rudock and knowing he was only one play away from entering the game. “We expect certain things from every one of our players,” Fisch said. “We expect them to call the play in the huddle the
Seasoned secondary anchors ‘M’ defense By JAKE LOURIM Managing Sports Editor
The Michigan football team’s defense made a first impression Saturday befitting its hype. The star-studded unit flew around and came at Hawaii from every angle, flustering the opposing offense as they did last year. They didn’t give up so much as a positive play until the third series. But their defensive backs are old enough to know that if they hadn’t held up their end of the deal, it could’ve been a much different opener. “If you get beat, that’s a touchdown,” said fifth-year senior cornerback Jeremy Clark on Tuesday. Clark himself broke up a pass on the first series of the game, forcing the first of many thirdand-long situations for the Rainbow Warriors, who didn’t convert on any of them.
While Michigan’s secondary was important in getting stops in those situations, it was also crucial for them to create them in the first place. Coordinator Don Brown’s defense features a myriad of blitz packages, which rely on the defensive backs to hold their own. “That was one of the things we talked about the first day when we came in — we gotta be able to play man-to-man coverage as a secondary, because Coach Brown is going to bring pressure,” said Brian Smith, one of Michigan’s two secondary coaches. “That’s the key to the whole defense — you gotta be able to hold up man to man.” The defensive backs understand that, along with many other keys to being a top-ranked defense, because of their experience. The Wolverines boast six true or fifth-year seniors, five of whom are three-time lettermen —
most in the Big Ten. (Minnesota and Ohio State have as many or more seniors, but a handful are redshirts or walk-ons.) Michigan can run out a stable of seasoned defensive backs: Clark, senior cornerbacks Channing Stribling and Jourdan Lewis and senior safeties Dymonte Thomas and Delano Hill. Fifth-year senior safety AJ Pearson adds depth. The Wolverines didn’t even use Lewis, who is still recovering from an injury, and still fielded an all-senior defensive backfield on Saturday. It’s a good group to coach for Smith, who is in his first year at Michigan after leaving his post as the assistant secondary coach for the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. Though the senior defensive backs already had plenty of game experience before Smith and Brown arrived, they have adapted well to the new coaches.
“With a new system coming in, that’s one of the things you always worry about, especially with an older group — are they going to buy into the system?” Smith said. “They’ve been receptive to everything we’ve taught them. They were successful in the past, and just their willingness to learn the system and be open to it, that was the best thing for me. They’ve been a great group, an easy group to coach, and it’s been a lot of fun so far.” Together, the defensive backs have 63 career starts, and that doesn’t even count redshirt sophomore Jabrill Peppers, who came to Michigan as a defensive back but plays all over the field, mostly at linebacker now. Saturday, 12 of Hawaii’s 23 passes went to Hawaii receivers, while two were intercepted and returned for touchdowns and three more were broken up. The Wolverines gave opponents
2016 SCHEDULE
9/3
HAWAII (0-2)
9/10
UCF (1-0)
9/17
COLORADO (1-0)
9/24
PENN ST. (1-0)
10/1
WISCONSIN (1-0)
10/8
at RUTGERS (0-1)
10/22
ILLINOIS (1-0)
10/29
at MICH. ST. (1-0)
11/5
MARYLAND (1-0)
11/12
at IOWA (1-0)
11/19
INDIANA (1-0)
11/26
at OHIO ST. (1-0)
W, 63-3 (1-0)
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7 or 8 p.m., Piscataway, N.J.
3:30 p.m., Michigan Stadium
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8 p.m., Iowa City, Iowa
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same way whether they’re the first quarterback or the fifth quarterback. Their cadence should sound the same way if they’re the first quarterback or the fifth quarterback. And I think that what (Speight) realized is that’s the standard we’re going to have here and because of that, hopefully your only option is to improve.” After that realization, Speight did progress — at least slightly faster than his competitors — and ended up with the starting job. Now, Michigan fans will wait to see what he does with it. “It’s a different Wilton nowadays,” Fisch said. “It’s definitely a more confident guy.”
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Fifth-year senior cornerback Jeremy Clark had a pass breakup on the first series of Michigan’s 63-3 win over Hawaii at Michigan Stadium on Saturday.
similar headaches in many games last season. “They communicate really well,” said sophomore wide receiver Grant Perry. “They messed up like one time (when) I was in (during camp), and after that, they really didn’t make any mistakes. Great communicators, unreal athletes. They’re good. They’re going to be hard to deal with for other teams, for sure.” That effort Saturday was, of course, without the services of Lewis, the team’s best lockdown cornerback. The All-American should return this week, adding important depth to the unit for a game against Central Florida’s up-tempo offense. The defensive backs will be out on their own islands again for that game, but after four years, there’s very little they haven’t seen before, which makes it easier for them to learn. “Just the little things that they pick up on — a lot of younger guys, they don’t get the big picture, but these older guys, having been in three different systems, they kind of get the big picture,” Smith said. “So little things that you normally have to spend more time on, they just pick it up and they go, so it makes it easier.” Brown and the rest of the defensive coaches will point out those subtleties in meetings, keeping the standard high. After the unit delivered another dominant performance in allowing just three points against Hawaii, the Wolverines were disappointed they gave up even that many. But even that is something they have done before. Last season, before they went on a run of three straight shutouts, they gave up single touchdowns to UNLV and Brigham Young and still saw it as room to improve. “To a newcomer, it’s probably difficult,” Clark said. “But if you’ve been here for a while, we’ve been around the same guys, so we’ve been holding each other to a standard from that point, from the get-go.”
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A weekend at Mary Court and Greenwood Sam Rosenberg, Daily Arts Writer
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From Page 1B At most parties, you can either feel lost or lose yourself. Depending on the atmosphere and location, a party — more specifically, a college party — is the space for young people to dance, talk, drink, smoke, laugh, make out and interact with strangers and friends. A party can be an unnerving experience, even a mediocre one at that. The place may be too crowded or too empty, the music may be wack, or it just might not be your night. But with the right people and elements, a party can be a fun and ultimately worthwhile event. Whether in the humid, suffocating intimacy of an enclosed fraternity basement, the spaciousness of a house shindig or the rowdiness of an outdoor function, every party, whether big or small, has something to offer to the overall college experience. During this past Welcome Week, many students embarked on their first, 13th or perhaps 40th college party, excited about the prospects of each evening and already nauseous from stuffing down five Smirnoff shots and a PBR only moments before. Before an equally promising and nerve-racking semester at the University of Michigan would ensue, these several nights allowed students, new and old, to utilize their independence, forget about their everyday worries and indulge in a much-needed dose of going out. Last Friday and Saturday night, many got to have that satisfying release of unadulterated freedom at the annual Mary Court and Greenwood Block Parties, which respectively exemplified some of the typical “college party” attributes: throwback songs, drunkards galore and lots of uncomfortable pushing and shoving. Friday night at Mary Court At Mary Court, a neat corner tucked away from the quiet streets of Ann Arbor, a cacophony of voices permeated the cool Friday night air with a tinge of exuberance. Set in a gravel patch between two parallel rows of solid-colored bungalows, the Mary Court Block Party was already in motion by 10:30. The venue was pretty crowded, consisting of a varied cast of normal-looking and eccentric characters: girls in skimpy outfits; boys wearing tank tops and basketball jerseys; three blondes holding fruit punch Gatorades and Snapchatting themselves; a dude in a Hawaiian shirt turning up way too hard to Kevin Gates’s “Really Really;” a G-Eazy doppelganger with a jean jacket, a septum nose ring and ’90s glasses attempting to do a cool smoke trick; a guy casually wearing a Yoshi hat helmet. A Bernie Sanders cardboard cutout also made a guest appearance. The acrid stench of cigarette smoke was palpable from all around, while red Solo cups were scattered on the ground, some crushed and others plain empty. Near the first house at the beginning of the block, the snarling snare and blaring bass reverberated from the speakers, blasting an eclectic mix of EDM, Rae Sremmurd, the Chainsmokers and Kanye West. Even Natasha Bedingfield’s “Unwritten” played at one point, prompting everyone to unearth their 2004 selves and belt out the unforgettable chorus in unison. As many danced uneasily and engaged in excited conversations, the focus was directed toward the Mary Court party’s main attraction: the tall tree trunk standing on the edge of the block. A mixed wave of anxiety and awe washed over the crowd, as
By CHRISTIAN KENNEDY Daily Music Editor
Earlier this week, my roommate and I attempted to nail down life’s crucial question: Who is America’s sweetheart? We eventually settled on the fact that we’re living through a sweetheart-less moment in America, but now, I realize we were wrong. America’s sweetheart is, in fact, British. And her name is Adele. The singer played the first of two sold-out gigs at The Palace of Auburn Hills Tuesday night. Lasting almost two hours, Adele’s show is timeless and
gung ho partygoers climbed to the top of the trunk and were consequently met with people chanting “Jump!” It was mostly drunk dudes who ascended this formidable leafless tree. In particular, one of the many guys wearing basketball jerseys sat proudly atop the trunk, alternating between chugging a 40 of malt liquor and smoking a cigarette with unabashed bravado. The looks on people’s faces, which were mostly obscured by the light from the surrounding lampposts, ranged from concerned to astonished. Luckily, none of the tree climbers got injured once they climbed back down to the ground and resumed their party-going experience. Despite the high energy exuded from the block party, Mary Court was relatively mild. Sure, walking through a highly concentrated throng of people was a bit rough and overwhelming. Pivoting in place without bumping into someone is nearly impossible at any party. But considering its outside location, Mary Court kept things under control and acted as a nice alternative to the usual confined, sweat-inducing spaces of frat or house parties. As for the next night, the Greenwood Block Party would prove that a balance between a positive atmosphere and controlled chaos is key to a successful social gathering. Saturday night at Greenwood Saturday morning’s tailgating and the afternoon opening football game against Hawaii left many students exhausted and sunburned, but that didn’t stop most from venturing to the Greenwood Block Party later that night. Greenwood was especially hyped up after last year’s blowout got shut down early by the police. “I wanted it to be bigger than previous years,” wrote Charles Antonelli, a Kinesiology senior and the main organizer of the Greenwood Block Party. In an email interview, Antonelli also remarked that “usually, it’s tradition to have the party on a Thursday but I didn’t put that as an immediate option because more people show up on weekends.” More elongated and spacious than Mary Court, the asphalt road of Greenwood Avenue lies between two rows of brick houses, each consisting of brown, yellow, white and blue colors. In order to avoid getting shut down early, the party commenced around 8:15 and was already packed by 9 p.m. Because of the block’s large capacity, the amount of people this time was even more than Mary Court’s, but comprised of more or less the same kind of people: dudes in long-sleeved Vineyard Vines shirts, short sleeve button downs and polos and girls in loose clothing and tank tops. No crazy costumes or faux hipsters were in sight. A giddy sensory overload dominated Greenwood’s vibe: beer bottles shattered on the ground, a twin bed mattress being carried around and friend groups screaming with glee as their jam was played from a distance. While hundreds of antsy interactions were happening, the bumping sound waves of Chance the Rapper’s “All Night,” Mike Posner’s ubiquitous “I Took A Pill in Ibiza (Seeb Remix),” generic trap music and even a live band pulsated throughout the street. Like the previous night’s rendition of “Unwritten,” the crowd screeched when Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” came on and predictably screamed the obligatory “BUM BUM BUM!” line. The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside” and Jimmy Eat World’s “The Middle” — two college party favorites — were also played and
overwhelmingly personable — not unlike the singer herself. The dichotomy of Adele’s soulcrushing sound and boisterous personality proved to be a killer combination; when she wasn’t hitting every note, she was cracking jokes between songs. Topics ranged from her love of day-drinking, a hip-hop class she’s taking and even landlines. With a sporadic touring history, Adele tactfully paid homage to all of her studio albums, 19, 21 and 25 Tuesday. Opening with “Hello,” she emerged from the B-stage serenading the back half of the arena before turning toward the front on the first chorus.
sung during the night. On the balcony of one of the Greenwood houses, you could see an entire horde of people there, all huddled together like a colony of penguins in the Arctic, the glow of their phone screens and camera flashes flickering like millennial fireflies. Similar to Mary Court, the party’s collective attention was once again drawn to people climbing a tall structure in the midst of the block, this time a telephone pole. The reactions were nearly identical, with many cheering and yelling for people to jump and others cowering with uneasiness. Safety, however, is something that Antonelli noted as imperative for a party as huge as Greenwood. “We always keep an eye out for people who are drinking too much and making sure no damage happens to our neighboring houses,” Antonelli wrote. “The block kind of watches out for each other in that respect. The block party is fun, but not at the expense of someone’s safety.” Climbing a telephone pole is certainly a cause for danger, but luckily, no one got hurt, and the party resumed in normal fashion. No belligerent drunks instigated a fight, despite some incoherent screaming. Not even the two cars that drove through the avenue could stop Greenwood from collapsing into disarray. A random Greenwood attendee happened to jump on one of the cars, though it was unclear as to whether or not the driver was just passing through or purposefully cruised through the street to show off. The scene certainly wasn’t as frenetic as the climactic Deathmobile sequence in “Animal House,” but it was still just as awesome and rebellious. Greenwood stayed alive until its inevitable end at around 11:15 when the police arrived, which Antonelli hadn’t expected, writing that he anticipated them to come much earlier, at 10:00. Nevertheless, this caused participants to flee in random directions and perhaps venture to another recreational excursion, or South U Pizza for some latenight grub. Just like Mary Court, Greenwood represented what a large party can offer: solid music, an open space and good vibes. To paraphrase from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” large parties can be intimate and small parties usually don’t have as much privacy. Large parties can definitely feel somewhat daunting, especially if you enter one alone or if you’ve never been to one before. However, with the right attitude and people, they don’t have to feel like they are. Ideally, everyone is there to enjoy themselves and relish in the pleasure of being young and uninhibited from responsibility (at least, in the moment). Final thoughts But what makes a party fun isn’t just the party itself. It’s the people, the friends you’re with who contribute to the overall experience. Most parties in general are mundane and can become routine outings. They can be anxiety-inducing and scary. Many questions may linger in your mind before going out: Am I going to get plastered? Will I make out with someone tonight? Will I meet “the one?” Is a fight going to break out? Will the party get shut down before anything fun or crazy happens? All of those questions are valid, but remember this: the night is young. Being with your friends makes the most out of your social experience of college and it’s not too late to go out to a party with them, dance like nobody’s watching, kiss a random person (or don’t!) and just live in the moment.
The night consisted entirely of Adele standing, occasionally swaying and hitting every note. The setlist was comprised of her signature ballads, save a short, seated acoustic set and a pair of songs that have “actual beats” — a quality she admits confuses her. If she was confused, the crowd couldn’t tell by her booming performance of “Rumour Has It” and the impassioned “Water
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FOOD COLUMN
Why I learned to love to cook By SHIR AVINADAV Daily Food Columnist
I can’t point to the moment I first fell in love with cooking. It was a gradual process, shaped by years of experiences. I can recall early memories of kneading dough for rugelach in my grandmother’s kitchen, studying breaded chicken sizzle in a frying pan guarded by my mom and watching “Iron Chef” on Food Network after school. Food has always been central to my family life and early experiences, but it became something that I identified with personally soon after I began high school. At this point, my family had moved back to Israel, plucking me from my newly settled life as a high school freshman and thrusting me into a culture I was unaccustomed to. In the frenzy of assimilating to sights, sounds and language unfamiliar to me, I took comfort in one of the only factors of my existence that had always been a constant: food. Soon after our frantic move, I developed a taste for foods no longer as easily available to me as they were when I lived in the U.S. Determined to still consume them, I took to internet recipes. Soon I could recite chocolate chip cookie and cupcake recipes from memory and improvise entire meals without a second thought. Indulging in the comfort of familiar foods secured my confidence and eased my transition into this new and unfamiliar world. The more I cooked, the more self-assured I became in the kitchen — constantly seeking out guidance from food blogs and feeding my curiosity (no pun intended) for new recipes and techniques. The knack for cooking I picked up during one of the most tumultuous periods of my life has stuck with me to this day, and for that I’m extremely grateful. When I come home after a long, sometimes difficult day, nothing eases my stress or clears my mind like
rhythmically stirring sauce or sautéing veggies over the stove. Trying new recipes makes me feel motivated and inspired. And snapping a pic of a perfectly golden pie crust or beautifully frosted cake fills me with pride. Now a college senior (on a college budget), food and cooking hold a different place in my life — though they are of no less importance. Living on my own has transformed the way I perceive and experience both the ways in which I use and consume food. The stereotype that college students eat poorly due to lack of time, money and effort has in little to no way defined or diminished my passion for cooking. Nor is it reflective of how students eat.
I’ll always have cooking, no matter what. Firstly, I apologize if you’re currently reading this in between spoonfuls of Kraft Mac & Cheese. This isn’t intended to make anyone feel badly about their eating habits or culinary skill level (I myself enjoy the occasional bowl of Easy Mac, though I much prefer homemade mac and cheese). During a time that is characterized by the particular difficulty of juggling our academic and social lives with our health (yes, I’m looking at you, Skeeps Thursday $1 Long Islands and late-night NYPD), what we eat is especially important — for both our mental and physical health. The truth of this statement occurs to me each time I whip up a pot of homemade chicken soup to cure a finals-induced cold or feel soothed by making one of my favorite deals (meals?) after a stressful day of classes. Though cooking may be easily dismissed by some
as an expenditure of time and money that they can’t afford while in school, and for some that may be the case, cooking is so ingrained into my being that going without it seems unimaginable. Like running or writing is for some, cooking is a passion and an extension of who I am that fits into my life no matter the circumstances. Since attending college, altering the way it fits into my life has become an exciting and important life lesson. I now revel in the challenge of coming up with something tasty to make out of refrigerated leftovers, pantry items or those last three ingredients I have lying in my fridge before I give in and go grocery shopping. The feeling of triumph derived from easily converting ingredients into something new and delicious trumps the gratification of immediately satisfying my hunger with a meal procured from the freezer or a carryout box. Taking the time and energy to cook my meals that challenge the habits I developed while cooking at home has made me feel like I’ve begun to shape a lifestyle of my own that will continue on after college. Whether it’s academically or socially, being in college provides us every day with the opportunity to do something that will shape who we are once we leave our beloved Ann Arbor. Learning to transfer a part of my life that I was accustomed to before school and that was spurred by a change similar to the one we undergo while in college has made me appreciate its presence in my life all the more. Now that I’ve grown as a cook while in college, I feel all the more empowered to take on whatever awaits me once I leave (especially now that I’m a senior). No matter what happens, I’ll always have cooking. Avinadav is judging you for your Easy Mac. To send complaints, email savinadav@umich.edu.
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Screaming into the void.
Adele dazzles during first night at Palace Under The Bridge.” And later in the show, she drew in all of the husbands who got dragged out on a Tuesday with a cover of “Make You Feel My Love” by Bob Dylan, calling Dylan the “greatest songwriter of all time.” The show’s strongest moment came when the chanteuse returned to the B-stage for “Chasing Pavements,” “Someone Like You” and “Set Fire to the Rain.” Each performance
America’s sweetheart is British.
was special and spectacular in its own way. “Chasing Pavements” set the groundwork for Adele’s rise with 21 and the smash success of “Rolling in the Deep.” The crowd’s participation during the second and third choruses of “Someone Like You” is half the reason the song feels so momentous, but even without their participation, Adele’s clear love for the track would without a doubt carry it to the same lengths. And the final song before the encore, “Set Fire to the Rain,” found Adele in the center of the square platform, surrounded by walls of rain on all sides.
Performing in the same black, sequined ball gown for the entirety of the show, Adele exuded a certain coolness throughout the night. She’s a master of stank-face and shoulder rolls, and even the “Rolling in the Deep” encore had a casualness that’s absent without Adele’s stage presence. When the arena wasn’t filled with her unwavering vocals, it was filled with her laugh. Adele’s 2016 tour isn’t just a showcase of her musical ability; it’s a showcase of Adele herself, one of the few artists with both the music and the personality to create a music-hall vibe in an 18,000-person arena.
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Thursday, September 8, 2016 — 3B
baked.buzzed.bored. in this series, three daily arts writers in varying states of mind do the same activity and write about their experiences. this week’s event:
COLUMBIA PICTURES
Are these the dads from “Teen Mom”?
Burch on King’s great ‘The Body’ By JACOB RICH Senior Arts Editor
Am I the only one who’s noticed a major Stephen King resurgence lately? King’s themes of darkness just below the surface and supernatural horrors lurking in the American countryside feel like they’re infecting 2016 entertainment with the strength and speed of a deadly viral outbreak — “The Stand” style. This summer, literally everyone I know fell hard for “Stranger Things,” the Duffer Brothers’ loving distillation of King’s genre archetypes into a six-hour Netflix show. Podcasts like “Welcome to Night Vale” and “Bizarre States” have been incorporating Kingian genre elements into otherwise standard, ethnographically specific American dramas. And let’s certainly not forget Robert Eggers’s fantastic film “The Witch,” the demonic thriller that feels ripped from the pages of “Jerusalem’s Lot.” Point being: there’s a lot of spooky stuff coming out lately that probably wouldn’t be here if not for King’s influence. Let me be clear: I’m NOT complaining about how much genre stuff there is. Dark, supernatural, makestuff-float-with-your-mind thrillers are most definitely in my wheelhouse (let me rant to you sometime about why “Chronicle” is one of the greatest films of the 21st century). But while we’re ripping off King, why don’t we look back at his more mainstream stuff, too? In my humble opinion, I think the best thing King ever wrote was “The Body,” a novella that was released as part of the same collection that included the inspiration for “The Shawshank Redemption.” You probably know it better as “Stand By Me,” Rob Reiner’s film adaptation from 1986. It’s the story of four boys who, after an infamously quotable goading from a friend (“You guys wanna go see a dead body?”), go on a spiritual journey through the Maine wilderness to find the corpse of a kid who was hit by a train. It’s an essential exploration of youthful masculinity — certainly a guy movie, but a heartfelt and good one. The second I heard about Aaron Burch’s book, I knew I had to meet him. The concept, an autobiographical and analytical book about one author’s experience with “The
Body” and the change in said experience over time, was immediately gripping. His book is a part of a line called “Bookmarked,” a series of books about books (books that made a “mark” on the author — hence, “Bookmarked”). The line was inspired by “33⅓,” another series of books in which writers take an in-depth look at classic albums. “I’ve spent years thinking about what I’d write as a 33⅓,” Burch said in an interview with The Michigan Daily. “But I don’t really think I want to write one. And then ‘The Body’ just came to mind, because I love ‘Stand By Me’ so much. It’s like, well, that’s a movie, and these are books about books. But it’s a movie based on a book, so I could kind of cheat a little bit and write about both.” Burch is an English lecturer at the University of Michigan, and formerly at Eastern Michigan University. You might have taken his “Rhetoric of Growing Up” English 124 section, in which he taught King’s novel among other coming-of-age narratives to freshman students. He’s a young, down-to-earth guy, and his enthusiasm for the material was quite immediately evident — a bright, bearded smile shined at me throughout our conversation. “I think I’ve read and loved lots of books that I don’t have anything to say about,” Burch said. “I’ve been forced to say things about it because I’m the teacher, and I have to at least pretend to be the authority on it. And then, also, (I) can end up using that to talk about teaching. I have lesson plans that I could almost turn into essays that (could) become the book but I can also talk about how that lesson plan worked in class.” Besides teaching and writing, Burch also curates Hobart, a literary journal. A stuffy, stereotypical academic journal Hobart is not. It has a sleek, indie aesthetic, and frequently publishes poems, nonfiction and fiction from a huge variety of writers. “I wasn’t yet seriously thinking about if I ever wanted to write a book or publish a book. I was just doing these short little things to entertain myself,” Burch said. “I had just finished college and I didn’t know what I was
doing. And those things were fun. And I had a day job at a bank which wasn’t fun.” Burch started the journal in 2001 as a website. He learned how to build in HTML in a class and used it as an excuse to practice web design. “And then we started doing books at some point,” Burch said. Burch’s wife, Ellen, is essentially his creative partner. They work on most of their literary ventures together — though he’s mostly focused on the online journal, and these days she’s mostly in charge of the full-length books. One of my favorite chapters of Burch’s book talks about the relationship between Gordie (the narrator and protagonist) and King himself. Being a video game fan, I couldn’t help but geek out when Burch compared the nature of Gordie’s narration to a customizable role-playing game protagonist, synthesizing an excerpt from a Matt Bell essay on “Baldur’s Gate 2.” I made sure to grill him about it. “I don’t just like (that part) just because (the narrator) was King, and that makes it more real. I like it because you can feel King peeking out from around the corner,” Burch said. “The Body” has been criticized over the years for a few things, likely most frequently about its almost complete lack of female characters. But often it seems like people criticize fans of “The Body” fans more than the text itself — online rhetoric around “Stand By Me” and “The Body” is extremely negative toward those that have vigorous nostalgia for the stories. I love what Burch had to say about the matter. “I think the reason the book and the movie still work is because of nostalgia, but I don’t think nostalgia alone would hold up over so long,” he said. “It’s easy to be really cynical about nostalgia and just blanket discount it. I think King doesn’t do that at all. He really embraces … you know, he loved this moment. But saying he loved it doesn’t mean it was perfect. “I think one of the important things is that they all end up going their separate ways. It’s not the ‘and then we were friends forever’ ending. Or also, it doesn’t just end ‘and then the summer ended.’ ” Aaron Burch’s book, “Stephen King’s The Body: Bookmarked,” is available on Amazon.
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‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
so i guess we picked this episode bc “flavortown” is in the name. everyone in this room is trash this fat man is talking about street signs for some reason dis boi just said “let’s fight it up” while sweatily eye-fucking this chicken. my body is tingling yo i’m stoned and i feel like guy fieri’s showing some really raunchy pornography rn guy fieri — “uhh uh don’t u love it wen uh u fuk a dam smoked ribeye folks” [editors note: ew] guy fieri — “oh dam this ice cream thicc ;^)” i think he’s cryin over sum ice cream. some literal tears. iconic. this man really just rolled up in a damn jeep and mustard colored oakleys this man is hitting on some elderly asian lady like he tryna get in this food truck rn guy fieri is extremely off the MSG, beleeeeeh dat i had a trailer trash neighbor when i was grown up and he used to play trash rock til like 2 in the morning and i think he scored this dam show guy fieri - “real chicken based garlic sauce hrs smash dat mf heartburn button !!!” the amount of sexual innuendos they shove into this show has got me messed up -Daily Arts Writer
This dude’s dressed like when you first start skateboarding in 6th grade except he started after his kids started. He just said “fired up” while describing duck fat and rapped about a duckbased dish, rhyming “rice” with “nice.” Does anyone know Guy Fieri’s real age Startup Idea: a drinking game based on the number of fistbumps initiated by Guy Fieri What in the fuck kind of restaurant puts ice cream on chicken. The south should’ve low key stayed seceded He’s wearing gym shorts with flip flops lmao “Can’t go wrong with big rig shrimp” Guy Fieri hitting on a Thai chef in a food truck Damn i just noticed he has earrings lmao The originator, not the imitators, baby A statistics study investigating the probability that rock music is playing given a shot of meat on fire How has guy fire not been in an internet rap video yet ??? spaceghostpurrp I’m talking to you Guy Fieri the type of dude to not ask for napkins How has guy fieri not been sponsored by oakley yet Feel like they intentionally target obese southerners for the customer interviews The perfect storm of strawberry and soup. You rocked the house baby Go big or go home; after this, you go home big Low key Guy Fieri drops bars if you pay attention I smelled the smoke; knew it had a little funk You ever seen a dude with a bandana that only goes around the back of their head? You ever seen Guy Fierir? This dude drops ad libs but for food truck chefs -Daily Arts Writer
Oh Guy. Oh Guy. Not even 10 minutes into your show and the word “food lube” was thrown around casually. The nomenclature in “Diners Drive-Ins and Dives” is a mix of ’90s gangster rap, Dad Jokes and middle-of-the-countrysalt-of-the-Earth-relentless-feel-good compliments, but I’m not that upset about it? It kinda works? It’s exciting? Or maybe that’s just the dizzying speed of these camera cuts. I blame my non-diagnosed epilepsy on Guy Fieri. And my fear of hair gel. And Bowling. We finished one episode about Baltimore and have moved onto some kind of memorial for Robert Lee. God bless the Confederacy am I right friends! Somebody. Just. Fed. The Guy. I’m not sure I can do anymore justice to this show then to just finish this with an extended section of direct quotes Diners Drive Ins and Dives that I could also use as pick-up
from lines at Ricks: “Excellent.” “After this, you will go home big.” “You’re something I shoulda seen coming.” “Everything has a really nice, rich, smoky flavor.” “Cumin.” “Here’s something you’ll never see cumin.” “We’re gonna rub it up.” “When I walked into this place, I saw the smoke so I knew it had a little bit of funk.” “I’m a bit off the beaten path, which is fun.” “Can you rub this up for me?” “We’ll just keep it a secret.” “You like eggs?” “You really just can’t find anything else like this around here.” “I’ll be looking for you next time on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.’” - Matt Gallatin, Daily Arts Writer
4B — Thursday, September 8, 2016
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CONCERT REVIEW
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Post-Splash Bash 2016.
Lollapalooza 2016 shines through rain By CARLY SNIDER Daily Arts Writer
THURSDAY Though rain clouds and light showers plagued Grant Park on this year’s opening day, the energetic atmosphere could not be dampened. This impervious spirit was embodied by the day’s early performers — namely Melanie Martinez and Wavves. Commanding one of Lolla’s largest stages, Martinez strutted and cooed to the damp masses. The rising Voice star sounded impeccable, working the large stage like a seasoned veteran. Sticking with her childlike imagery, the pastel stage was littered with larger-than-life alphabet blocks and an adultsized crib. Against the gray sky, Martinez’s colorful performance shone. Creating an opposite atmosphere, California punk band Wavves stepped onto the much smaller Pepsi stage shortly after Martinez wrapped. With high energy and even higher volume, Wavves egged on the thrashing crowd. The mountain of sound fueled the audience’s fervor and made for the best punk performance of the weekend. Drawing in much younger crowds, especially compared to the festival’s other headliners, were The 1975 and Lana Del Rey. Performing on the large Bud Light stage that Martinez graced
earlier, The 1975 delivered exactly the show one would expect from the British indie-pop group. Singer Matt Healy flounced around the stage, prompting the young female throngs to swoon and shout every word even louder. But the intensity of The 1975’s crowd looked like child’s play once Del Rey took the stage hours later. Sauntering and crooning, Del Rey moved through her set with grace and nearly perfect live vocals. Her set was retro and dreamy, mimicking the singer’s on-stage persona. Though the set largely catered to Del Rey’s more mainstream successes, the audience drank in every song, light change and movement with rapt adoration. FRIDAY Again, a mass of rain clouds rolled over the festival grounds. Again, the potential storm in the sky did nothing to darken the day’s festivities. With headliner Radiohead on the horizon, crowds once again flocked to Grant Park and enjoyed the day’s entertainments before swarming the Samsung stage that night. Early in the day, amid a steady rain and splatters of mud, MØ absolutely crushed her set. Performing hits like “Final Song” and “Lean On,” MØ had the crowd dancing despite waterrelated technical difficulties. Even during less well-known tracks, the poncho-wearing masses could not stop moving.
She killed it. Abolished it. Any and all phrases for rocking a performance can and should be applied to MØ’s set. But for the older sector of Friday’s crown, all sights were set on Radiohead, who played a two-hour set to end the night. Opening with “Burn the Witch,” off its latest release A Moon Shaped Pool, the seasoned group rolled through its set list with ambition and oddness aplenty. Thom Yorke, in his usual fashion, gyrated and grooved about the stage. The band’s sound — melodic, otherworldly and droning — steadily washed over the eager crowd, prompting new cries of enthusiasm with each new song. Though long, the set was never dull or dragging. The stage lights and big screens were flickering and fantastical, often projecting the band members upside-down or disjointed. After two encores, the set wrapped with “Karma Police,” which resonated with the masses well after the final chord sounded. SATURDAY For those souls brave enough to take on all four days, Saturday marked the halfway point of their Lollapalooza experience. But the crowds were not quelled — they continued to rage on, even if the blisters on their feet were doing the same. The highlights of this midpoint included Grimes and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Grimes took the stage sporting
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patched pants, a sheer top and, not one, but two sprained ankles. She told the crowd of her injury and warned them that she may not be able to dance as much as usual. She then proceeded to jump, bop and roll about the stage for the remainder of her hourlong set. Grimes embodied many roles on that Lakeshore stage; one of producer, singer, dancer and art angel. Focusing mainly on material from Art Angels, the Canadian opened with “Realiti” but mixed it up with the inclusion of “Be a Body” and a cover of “Ave Maria.” Her passion and prowess were unmistakable. This passion was especially palpable during “Scream.” Singing the verses in Russian, the chorus was marked by Grimes flat on the stage, shouting. Every aspect of the set oozed Grimes’s ingenuity — from the lights to the stark stage setup, to the fluid, languid motion of her dancers. Wrapping with “Kill V. Maim,” Grimes had the mass gathered in front of her writhing. She was not some holier-than-thou figure, but rather an artist who gets just as much enjoyment out of performing her art as her fans do listening to it. Undoubtedly, Grimes’s set was one of the best of the weekend, if not the top performance. Directly after Grimes stepped off Lakeshore, the Red Hot Chili Peppers walked onto the Samsung stage. Opening with an
introductory jam that bled into “Can’t Stop,” the Chili Peppers made it evident from the first note that they are still going strong. Singer Keidis has maintained his chops, as has the rest of the group, performing with the zeal of a group fresh to the rock scene. Their large sound and even larger stage presence made the Chili Peppers the perfect choice to close out the penultimate Lolla evening. SUNDAY Sensing the end, the clouds parted on this final day and brought sunshine and heat to Grant Park. The early half of the day was smattered with groups ranging from FIDLAR to Years & Years. The latter brought a bouncing energy, enticing audiences with their electropop sound. Singer Olly Alexander flexed his pipes, spitting of riffs with ease. Upping the energy, Yellow Claw took the stage at Perry’s shortly after. Ever the party spot, the Perry’s stage is known for hosting some of the rowdiest of Lolla’s acts — with Yellow Claw being no exception. The bass was reverberating and the sweat was dripping. Drawing in a much more subdued, but nonetheless enthusiastic, crowd was Halsey. Opening with “Gasoline,” the 21-year-old commanded the open, industrially designed stage from the first note. Taking the time to talk and joke with the crowd, Halsey connected with her fans
rather than running through the set nonstop. Her performance made clear why this young artist has had such exponential success with her debut album. Following Halsey was Flume — an EDM artist that found himself outside the Perry’s realm. Stepping onto the large Samsung stage, Flume was accompanied only by his equipment and a geometric stage design. But the music spoke for itself. Washing over the human sea gathered there, Flume’s mixture of EDM beats and other genres and voices had the crowd moving for the entirety of his set. Showcasing this diversity, Vince Staples also made an appearance to perform the artists’ collaborative song. Ending the four-day marathon was LCD Soundsystem. The expert group took the same stage earlier graced by Halsey and Flume — a testament to Lollapalooza’s assortment of ages and genres. Though its songs are relatively long in length, LCD performed with such feeling that the crowd never lulled. The funky jam band vibe given off prompted unabashed dancing, even during some of their lesser-known songs. The sprawling sound of LCD Soundsystem’s layered instrumentation seeped over the grounds and onto the surrounding streets of downtown Chicago — calling listeners to return to Grant Park next summer.
MUSIC VIDEO REVIEW Kanye West premiered (to a fair bit of surprise) the music video for his deep houseinspired song B “Fade” at the Fade latest iteration of MTV’s Kanye West VMAs. After unintelligibly rambling for four-ish minutes, his appearance falling far from the expectations MTV tried to drum up, West wiped minds and memories with one of the most jarring (and captivating?) music videos this year. The video strips (pun definitely intended, you busters) quite a bit of its aesthetic from the ‘80s dancedrama “Flashdance,” starring frequent Kanye collaborator (and GOOD Music roster member) Teyana Taylor dancing around in an empty, misty gym. The video is largely
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a string of clips showcasing Taylor and her risqué dancing, coupled with a sensuously candid cut of her and her fiancé, Cleveland Cavaliers player Iman Shumpert, presumably having sex in a gym shower before ending with a puzzling scene in which Taylor finds herself cat-faced perched atop a eerily gazing
Shumpert amid a large flock of sheep. It’s bizarre, confusing, intriguing and a smorgasbord of anything and everything in between. I don’t really know what to make of it. I think I enjoyed it? I dunno. All in all, it’s quintessentially Kanye, and that’s really the only apt descriptor for it all. - ANAY KAYTAL