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Students largely undecided on 2018 state gubernatorial race

Among students polled, 48 percent said they were still unsure who they would vote for COLIN BERESFORD & CARLY RYAN Daily Staff Reporters

In a poll of students conducted by The Daily earlier this month, a majority said they were unfamiliar with Michigan’s

gubernatorial candidates this year. The Daily talked to several major candidates to help provide a guide. The poll was sent to 500 students. Of the respondents, 32 percent of students said they are most likely to vote for Abdul El-Sayed, while 48 percent of respondents said they were

unsure whom they would vote for. Over 72 percent of the students reported they were registered to vote in the state of Michigan and 70 percent said they are planning on voting in the 2018 gubernatorial election. Fifty-two percent of students said they were not familiar at all with the candidates, while 0

percent said they were very familiar. Of the respondents, 10 percent said they would vote for a political party different than the one they voted for in the 2016 presidential election, suggesting either they do not like the direction their party is going in or they expect different policies for local government.

Meanwhile, 74 percent of students said they would vote for the same party as they did in the presidential election, while 16 percent remained unsure. Democratic candidate Gretchen Whitmer is currently the Democratic frontrunner, polling at 37 percent, tied to Republican frontrunner Bill Schuette, according to the Detroit Free Press in September. According to campaign finance reports released Wednesday, Whitmer’s campaign holds $1.5

million in bank balance, following $768,000 raised this quarter for a total of $2.3 million raised this election cycle. Whitmer began her political career in Michigan’s Congress, serving for six years in the House of Representative and serving in the state Senate since. In 2010 she was chosen to be the state Senate democratic leader, making her the first female leader of a party caucus in the Senate. However, Whitmer said it isn’t her gender that sets her apart from other See GUBERNATORIAL, Page 2A

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Talk of carbon dioxide in U.S. politics usually revolves around how to reduce its emission into the atmosphere. However, this narrative was rebuked by entrepreneur Bernard David, founder of the Global CO2 Initiative, who spoke about how to turn carbon dioxide from an environmental liability into an asset at an event Wednesday afternoon sponsored by the Graham Sustainability Institute. “It’s transforming CO2 into an asset, and CO2 is usually a negative,” said Engineering freshman Loren Mata, who attended the seminar as an elective requirement for one of her engineering classes. David’s organization, the Global CO2 Initiative, hopes to make products out of carbon dioxide, which he estimates could be a $1 trillion business by 2030 if “all the stars align.” “Climate change is one of the most complex challenges of our time. Left unaddressed, it will continue to cross geographic, social, and financial barriers — altering ecosystems and fundamentally changing life as we know it,” the initiative’s website reads. David believes taking a business approach to tackling climate change with long-term solutions, like those advocated by the Global CO2 Initiative, will help mitigate environmental problems.

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Pitching his political platform, State Sen. Patrick Colbeck, gubernatorial candidate, R-Canton, spoke to members of the University of Michigan’s chapter of College Republicans on Wednesday at the Michigan Union. The students in attendance gathered to question the secondterm state senator, who is known to be among the most conservative members of the chamber on issues ranging from Obamacare to road maintenance — in 2015, 56 percent of nonfederally funded roads were in poor condition, according to the Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council. LSA senior Enrique Zalamea, president of College Republicans, said he invited Colbeck before frontrunner Bill Schuette because an internal straw poll of College Republicans indicated that he was the most popular of the Republican candidates.

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ON THE DAILY: HARBAUGH’S PUTTING THE L IN SALARY According to USA Today’s annual ranking of National Collegiate Athletic Association coaches’ salaries, Jim Harbaugh is no longer the highest-paid coach in football. The University of Michigan football coach’s 2017 salary of $7,004,000 earned him third place, after University of Alabama’s Nick Saban and Clemson University’s Dabo Swinney. Following Jim Harbaugh in fourth is Ohio State University’s Urban Meyer. Saban had been the highest-paid coach in college football for six of the past seven years –– all except Harbaugh’s 2016 reign in which he made $9,004,000. In 2017, Saban earned $11,132,000. Swinney will earn $8,526,000 after Clemson’s national championship win earlier this year. Harbaugh is signed into a seven-year contract that started in December 2014. This contract

pays him a $500,000 base salary plus a $4.5 million compensation for media and promotional appearances. Additionally, Harbaugh has an annual $2 million life insurance policy that he can draw from. Starting in January, Harbaugh’s annual compensation will increase to about $7.5 million, when he receives a 10 percent raise to his base salary. Based only off his base salary, Harbaugh is the 13th highest-paid University employee. University President Mark Schlissel’s salary totals $823,523 after his third pay raise. Harbaugh’s career at the University has brought him a 25-8 record, with the team earning two 10-win seasons. However, the Wolverines’ current record of 5-2 has some fans hoping for better performance. - CARLY RYAN

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GUBERNATORIAL From Page 1A candidates, but her work ethic. “More than anything, what we need is real leadership who knows how to get things done in Michigan, and I think that sets me apart in a way that’s not as obvious as gender, but it certainly sets me apart from the rest of the field,” Whitmer said. “We’ve got a lot of work to do here in our state and getting things done … there’s no time to wait. I’m really excited because I think it’s been a long time since Michiganders have had someone in their corner.” LSA senior Collin Kelly, who works on Whitmer’s campaign, reiterated Whitmer’s work ethic and said her work in Michigan’s Senate has produced tangible change. “Ever since I saw Gretchen Whitmer speak at a College Democrats meeting last winter, I knew she was someone I wanted to work for and help get elected. The way she talked about her ideas for Michigan and how much of her life she had spent fighting for us was so genuine and inspiring,” Kelly said. “She’s already walked the walk. She expanded Medicaid, raised the minimum wage and stood up for unions while in the minority in the Michigan legislature.” Whitmer said one of the biggest goals in her campaign involves making education more affordable. While in the Senate, Whitmer authored Michigan 2020, legislation that would pay for every Michigan student’s Sudoku Syndication four-year university tuition by closing corporate tax loopholes.

“I spent my whole life here in Michigan and I am a proud product of our public schools. I even taught at the University of Michigan. I know that one thing that levels the playing field is a great education,” Whitmer said. “I recognize how critical it is that it’s affordable for students in Michigan. If we would have passed it, Bernie (Sanders) would have been talking about what we did in Michigan instead of his own plan.” Kelly agreed that her education policy sets her apart from other candidates, considering how long she’s been fighting for a change in policy. “As a first-generation college student, her education policy shows how committed she is to students. She was introducing plans to make college free for Michiganders before Bernie Sanders made it a national issue,” Kelly said. “She’s always been in our corner, and I couldn’t be more excited to help make her our next governor.” Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is running for the Republican nomination, emphasizing improving the economy through tax cuts and increasing jobs, which he said would ultimately keep young people in the state. Currently the Republican frontrunner, Schuette was endorsed by President Donald Trump in September via tweet. The original tweet garnered national attention after Trump misspelled the candidate’s name. In terms of fundraising, Schuette is also leading his opponents, with a reported $2 million on hand, following a $1.2

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“The white rice was excellent. Followed the directions on the bag perfectly. Way to go.” HUNTER ZHAO MiC Contributor

Four years ago, I had assumed that my parents were complete animal enthusiasts. They came home every night after long shifts at our restaurant seemingly eager to turn on Animal Planet. My mom would call me over to watch, giggling at the frenzied yet astute organization of meerkat manors. My dad would gawk at the ferocious pace of lionesses chasing zebras across the Serengeti. At garage sales, he could never resist bringing home a stack of National Geographic magazines. We’ve housed nearly every animal allowed as a pet by the state of Michigan. I was obviously wrong. It’s clear today that they could not care less. My parents cheer enthusiastically at “Sing! China” and other knock-off music competitions. The browsing history of our home computer is filled with 2000s-esque online tabloids divulging the latest Asian celebrity scandal. Their smartphones constantly blow up with WeChat pings from their friends across the world. There are no more Discovery Channel specials documenting the inscrutable beauty of wild dolphins; instead, now my parents only discover the “unbelievable” talent of the Dolphin Princess. They spend hours glued to a screen, eyes welling up when prompted and laughing exactly as scripted. It’s the mindless media every baby boomer life coach warns against. But this was exactly what I wanted. There’s a charming simplicity and boredom to life in the American Midwest. It’s the birthplace of the five-day work week, the 9 to 5 shift and church on Sunday. My parents, however, were never part of this simple life. They arrived by boat, uneducated, unskilled and unable to speak a lick of English. They opened a small takeout restaurant in western Michigan, where they worked endless hours to support our family in the New World. Our restaurant is among the oldest in the city; my grandma’s garden in the front earned it a mention in the Muskegon Chronicle. My parents’ unmistakable effort and spirit of entrepreneurship fits neatly into the myth of the American Dream. It’s exactly the false consciousness surrounding upward mobility — their success obscures how so many others are failed by the invisible hand, how we lived anxiously without health insurance, how we became too accustomed to armed robberies. I could count the number of Chinese families I know living back home with one hand. Though it’s a cliché in the coming-of-age stories of other Asian/Pacific Islander American kids from small-

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Black girl, I like your hair, The way it defies gravity And holds its shape, The way it curls Once water hits, Forehead to nape. Black girl, Can’ t you see? town America, I wrestled with the sense of “otherness” and assimilation. But it was during my senior year of high school when I began to think, what about my parents? While I could easily Facetime people on the other side of the planet, they were still buying international calling cards to reconnect for mere minutes with their friends back home. In 2013, my parents had never logged onto a computer; they had never sent a text message over the phone. To be frank, they were ignorant, but perhaps not in bliss. Were they bored? Were they lonely these last 20-or-so years? Maybe my dad kept replaying the same CDs because he had no idea where to find new Chinese music. Maybe they spent so much time watching wildlife because those programs didn’t require English comprehension. After lobbying my parents for months, they finally bought a computer. I sought their digital enlightenment. They could chat instantly with their friends across the world. With Google Maps, they could retrace their old neighborhoods back in China. Though they were comfortable with the fact that my brother and I had been surfing the internet for years, they were ferociously resistant to idea that they do the same. “We’re too old for this!” they’d complain — an excuse too common in immigrant households. From the mundane like translating during grocery trips to the complex like explaining tax forms, there are numerous moments where immigrant children become the parents. It was humiliating for my parents to have established a thriving business, only to struggle to use a keyboard. I’d sit with them for hours at a time, guiding their mouse across the browser. Sometimes when they got it (the red “x” means exit), I’d see a childlike sense of accomplishment spread across their faces. But,

inevitably, we’d get frustrated. We’d argue. They’d call me a “Si zi.” I’d tell them “I can’t do this anymore!” We’d storm off, only later to return — no apologies — and simply try again. Soon, they became semiproficient. They could turn the computer on and off and learned to open Google Chrome. It was good enough. Understanding how to browse the internet was their watershed moment. And before I left for Ann Arbor, they wanted smartphones with WeChat and Weibo, a way to stream Chinese cable, and instructions on how to download music. I have a disdain for mass media, but when my mother received her first WeChat voicemails from childhood friends who asked, “Yan Li! What took you so long???” and I saw the excitement and joy that raced through her existence, I decided I’ll always put aside my thoughts for them. One day, my mom caught me off guard while I was home for Fall Break. She had prepared a simple, nostalgic lunch for my return: steamed rice with Lachang. As she watched me eat, she remarked, “They gave our restaurant four out of five stars.” The reviews. Who told her? For every one bad review, there are 20 other to drown them out, but everyone, my parents included, wants to hear criticism. I was annoyed and surprised that she had discovered the online reviews of our restaurant on her own. Perhaps her friend Rose from Milwaukee told her about it. We chatted about how our competitors were only three stars and how some restaurants didn’t even show up. She was surprised that people even liked the food in the first place and then joked about how funny life was where two Chinese “peasants” could become successful in America. Playing into her humble boast, I pretended to be delightfully shocked. “Hunter, can you translate the reviews for me?”

Thank God I never taught her how to use Google Translate. If you’ve interpreted languages before, you know the three most important things are syntax, meaning and context. But it only matters if you’re trying to be truthful. I, like other children of immigrants, chose to lie to my parents. The language barrier that had been the root of so much childhood self-hatred and embarrassment became my saving grace. I never thought that teaching my parents to use a computer could ever backfire. Right now, my mom doesn’t know how to translate and read the reviews, but eventually she will. She’ll get better on the computer. She’ll discover that she doesn’t need me. And she’ll read them. My parents didn’t come here to run a Michelin-starred restaurant; they came here to give their children a better chance at life. Leaving their dreams behind, they provided me the ultimate opportunity to pursue mine: a life free from poverty and oppression. I can never fully describe the sacrifices they made, the barriers they overcame. Even if hot vegetable oil burns and blisters my arms — just like my father’s — from stir-frying “cheap” takeout food for selfproclaimed Chinese culinary experts, my life is still better than it would have been. Instead of a conspiracy of ripping off customers with “garbage food,” maybe we don’t accept credit cards because my parents don’t know how to use them. Maybe the girl who “is a complete moron” struggles on the phone because we didn’t have money for English lessons. Maybe it “is not Chinese at all” because actual Chinese people don’t eat General Tso’s Chicken as their plat principal with a fortune cookie as dessert. Maybe the reason why our white rice is “excellent” isn’t because we followed the directions on some bag. It’s because my parents learned to

cook it perfectly when it was the only thing their families could afford. That every last morsel mattered back then. That even when you burned it, you scraped the charred bottom crust and ate it to ease the pain of hunger. That before my dad was even a teenager — his house stripped bare by the government, his parents sent to labor camps, his older sisters deported for “reeducation,” his family blacklisted by the community and the survival of two siblings left in his hands alone — he would wait outside homes in the middle of the night to wait his turn to dig through their trash and find smashed remnants of soured, rotten white rice, bring it home to soak it in water so that the ants would f loat up top to be poured away, and fed to his younger brother and sister so they wouldn’t starve. He’d eagerly eat what was left of the rancid slurry. How can a single comment so effectively, so easily erase the histories of my family? In this digital age, anonymity begets such cold cruelty. And in truth, I can’t bring myself to blame them. It’d be unrealistic to demand that customers censor their thoughts — they have the right to express a bad experience. Honestly, the comments people leave for our restaurant are hilariously creative. Nevertheless, as the restaurant owners’ son, I can’t help but overreact at the ignorance and insensitivity of these comments. I can’t help but be defensive. They probably wrote those reviews in less than two minutes, mindlessly thumbing characters, uncaring about who the audience was and what the impact would be. Four out of five stars doesn’t just represent the success of our restaurant; it’s validation of my parents’ lives — their journey, their challenge, their success. I know I shouldn’t be worked up. I know these comments mean nothing. I know my mom is a lion, strongest among beasts and turns away from

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no one. Even if I translated them faithfully, she’d probably be fine; but I have a brutal sense of protection towards my family. I would never let anything, not even the minutiae of online restaurant reviews, come close or even attempt to chip away at their accomplishments. I will never. “Mom, they love the food. They said everything was affordable and delicious.” Her ears perk up. She sets her eyes on me, her subtle smile clear. She’s proud — a pride distinct from reading any kind of review. She’s proud to have kept her end of the immigrant bargain and prouder that I’m about to keep mine. Come April, I will no longer be a first-generation college student; I’ll be an alum. After my graduation, our restaurant will finally close its doors having achieved its purpose. I wish I didn’t have to lie, but then again, I am her stubborn and selfish American son. No more translations of reviews. “There’s no need,” I constantly assure her. “Nothing has changed.” Because of course, our white rice will always be excellent.

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f you’ve been following the hikes in military spending. In developing story about the September, he was one of only Trump administration’s eight senators to vote against response to the deaths of the administration’s four American soldiers in $700 billion defense Niger earlier this month, policy bill, which chances are you have included increased some questions. After funding nearly brushing up on your across the board, geography, you might shelling out billions ask, for instance, what at a time. This were U.S. armed forces group included doing there in the first five (yes, only five) place? You wouldn’t Democrats. The BRETT be alone in wondering rest of the so-called GRAHAM liberal opposition this. In fact, you would be in the company of at least two party took out their rubber U.S. senators. stamps and issued bland Last Sunday, Sen. Lindsey statements about how proud they Graham, R-S.C., who sits on the were to be supporting the brave Committee on Armed Services, men and women of our military. admitted on NBC’s “Meet the I’d like to pause here for a Press” that he was not even minute and make clear that I, aware of a U.S. presence in Niger. too, respect these brave men Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and women. I appreciate their D-N.Y., echoed a similar service and all that they do to sentiment in another interview make this country, and in many on the same day. Beyond the cases the world, a safer place. eye-catching headlines about a Furthermore, I’m neither an feud between the commander isolationist nor a pacifist. I in chief and members of Gold understand the importance of a Star families — and a circus of global U.S. presence, and I’m not punditry about indecency that advocating for an end to defense should no longer be shocking to spending. But a few things need anyone anymore — the timing to be established. of such a display of ignorance First of all, the Republicans reflects something frightening. who champion these hikes This country’s military spending should no longer be permitted to is out of control, and the only brand themselves as champions people who can rein it in are of fiscal conservatism. Writing either too scared or too oblivious checks for billions of dollars to even bring it up for debate. at a time to expand a sector Last Thursday night, the that already accounts for such Senate passed its budget an enormous portion of the resolution for the fiscal year national budget and claiming 2018 by a vote of 51-49. Though prudence are mutually exclusive this vote may not have been actions. Defense spending surrounded by as much was only just projected to be media coverage as the health returning to peacetime levels care vote was in July, it was thanks to de-escalation in Iraq equally dramatic. Perennial and Afghanistan, but these nonconformist Sen. Rand Paul, developments show that it is R-Ky., broke ranks with his party poised to climb back up. These to oppose the measure, eliciting are the same officials who an avalanche of criticism from target funding for National his Republican colleagues. His Public Radio and the National opposition was based primarily Endowment for the Arts in their in $43 billion of increased efforts to rein in spending, which military spending that would is a bit like buying a Rolls Royce use a loophole to exceed limits and then complaining that the $3 set in 2011. Not one of his 51 air freshener you bought to hang fellow members of the GOP, all from the rearview mirror is what of whom no doubt campaign on broke the bank. that phrase conservatives so like Second of all, Democrats must to use — “balancing the budget” be made to answer for these votes — seemed to agree. in the future. With the exception In doing so, Paul solidified of the five aforementioned his position as one of the few senators — Bernie Sanders, members of Congress who has D-Vt.; Kirstin Gillibrand, not rolled over in the face of D-N.Y.; Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.; President Trump’s massive Jeff Merkley, D-Ore.; and Ron

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Wyden, D-Ore. — all 43 others, many of whom have hopes for 2020, need to explain how approving this runaway train works toward a more progressive future with better jobs, better health care and better education. Democratic primary voters should remember this vote in three years as they evaluate names like Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass.; Kamala Harris, D-Calif.; and Cory Booker, D-N.J. In a broader sense, is the party really so inept that it cannot formulate an argument that says simply, “We respect the military as much as the next guy, but sometimes the more patriotic thing to do is to spend that dollar in a classroom and not researching self-driving tanks?” Finally, the shocking lack of oversight is unsustainable. There’s not much to say here other than if the military expects nearly a trillion dollars of taxpayer money to be at its disposal on an annual basis, it’s not too much to ask for senators on the Committee of Armed Services to know where that money and those troops are going. In the Declaration of Independence, in between grievances about taxation and representation, one of the most severe charges against King George III was that he had “render(ed) the Military independent of and superior to the Civil Power.” This foundational skepticism played a pivotal role in the formation of the executive branch and the status of the president as a civilian commander in chief. Essential to American democracy is the idea that the military reports to us. Today, I cannot even write an article questioning an increase in defense spending without feeling as if I need to include a paragraph qualifying my respect for the troops. Hawkish politicians funnel money into the armed services at historic levels, nearly without a second thought. Our military is romanticized, idealized and elevated to the point that its entitlement to nearly 20 percent of the national budget is a given and to question it would be considered unpatriotic. The Senate just approved more money for military action its members don’t even know is taking place. That skepticism is gone. We need it back. Brett Graham can be reached at btgraham@umich.edu.

Breaking the silence

opened my computer their experiences of hurt and last Monday night and trauma should not be brushed saw so many posts with under the rug. #MeToo. Curious But in that about what it was moment, I thought I all about, I turned didn’t have to share to Google. On Oct. my story because 15, actress Alyssa so many others did. Milano tweeted, I have always felt “Suggested by a my experience was friend: If all the not as traumatic women who have as others, which been sexually is why I didn’t harassed or about it. I MICHELLE post assaulted wrote felt I would have PHILLIPS exaggerated ‘Me too’ as a status, my we might give people a sense experiences by posting about of the magnitude of the it. But when I thought about problem.” I kept scrolling and this idea in the context of scrolling through the posts, voting in an election, I realized shocked to see my peers, the invalidity of my claim. teachers and family members Every vote counts, and in this post openly about their sexual situation, every person who abuse and harassment stories. has experienced sexual assault I couldn’t believe the number in any capacity counts. of posts there were, and I felt Even though I don’t like to comforted by the number of plaster my opinion all over the allies I had to relate to and internet, I still see the value share my experiences with. in #MeToo. I know that I am I, too, could have posted not alone in feeling hesitation #MeToo, but I didn’t. While to share a controversial I respect and understand opinion via the internet. A lot how survivors could feel of the time, young women are personally supported in afraid to spark controversy in posting this, I also found fear of the backlash we will it oversaturated social receive from others. Men hold media and resulted in a less so much power within our impactful message. I couldn’t society that women’s voices help but think about the can often be overshadowed large audience who would or disregarded. Women are be viewing these posts: men. conditioned to believe that While 1 in 6 men are sexually their opinion is inferior to abused or assaulted, the rates that of men. for women are much higher. Women who were assaulted Don’t get me wrong: I want by Harvey Weinstein were to raise awareness about this afraid to speak out about movement. I am also a victim their experiences in fear of of systematic sexism and want losing their jobs, social status to create change for myself and reputation. The power and others. Women should men hold in society has been be treated with respect in around for centuries, and all facets of their lives, and though women have come

so far in the struggle for gender equality, like gaining the right to vote and equal minimum wage for men and women, we still have a long way to go. This was the first time I noticed women’s voices elevated over men’s. This made me realize how powerful we can be and that we need to move beyond speaking out only when something bad happens. We need to take proactive action and talk about these hardships even when they aren’t trending in pop culture. The stories of hurt and abuse through #MeToo are very powerful, and I have respect for those brave enough to share their experiences. Though I did not post, I had many intelligent conversations with men and women who were deeply shocked by what had happened and are ready to raise awareness and advocate for change. I am not expecting sexual assault to evaporate from society overnight, but it is the small conversations in coffee shops or dorm rooms that allow us to confide in one another to create change. Whether these conversations planted seeds in the minds of others or a conversation gave new perspective about these issues, the way we discuss with those around us has potential for stepping one step closer to equality. In order to make change, we should share our knowledge and experiences with others all the time — not just when a hashtag is trending. Michelle Phillips can be reached at mphi@umich.edu.

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Solving our prison problem

he United States, the world’s leading manufacturer of prisoners, has an incarceration problem. A rapid rise in incarceration rates has crippled the U.S. over the past three decades. During these years, the number of inmates in U.S. prisons has risen 500 percent. As a result, the United States pays $80 billion annually in incarceration costs. $80 billion. That’s money that could go toward keeping Social Security solvent, supporting climate change research or rebuilding infrastructure. But in the United States, we spend it on putting citizens behind bars. American imprisonment habits are not normal, by the way. The U.S. has a prison population of nearly 2.2 million people, compared with China’s 1.5 million (despite the fact that, in 2011, China’s population was four times as large) and Great Britain’s mere 80,000. Are Americans just more dangerous? What’s going on? In truth, there isn’t a problem with Americans. There is, however, a problem with American laws. Federal mandatory minimum-sentence laws cause the economic and cultural disaster known as mass incarceration. Current law dictates that judges must hand down minimum sentences for a variety of crimes, ranging from immigration offenses to illegal food stamp activity to bank robbery. Mandatory minimums are fiscally and socially destructive; they create one-size-fits-all sentences that lengthen jail time for undeserving criminals and cost taxpayers money. The incarceration process is unfair and we can’t afford it anymore. The fix is simple: stop locking so many people up. To do this, we need a safety valve — exceptions to minimums that provide ways in which judges can avoid handing down harsh

punishments that too often have unjust, unintended results. For example, statutory laws might force a judge to sentence someone to 10 years in prison for selling pot. If, however, the judge sees the person he’s sentencing has no criminal history and no history of violence, he can adjust the verdict to something less life-altering by way of the safety valve. Safety valves can be incredibly powerful in fighting the mass incarceration crisis; this is why U.S. law already dictates one. The current safety valve is described in § 3553(f ) of Title 18 of the U.S. Code. Under the provision, federal judges are to hand down sentences “without regard to any statutory minimum sentence” when five requirements are met. Good news, right? There’s an issue: The aforementioned safety valve applies only to first-time, nonviolent drug offenders in cases not involving guns. This is a ridiculously narrow offering. Since the provision applies only to first-time offenders, even the most minor misconduct has disqualifying power. So, too, does possession of a gun, even one that is registered. The safety valve must expand across the board for all federal crimes. The existing one-size-fits-all system of judicial sentencing leads to too many unwarranted punishments, which, in turn, have drastic negative effects on the economy. More money is spent keeping prisons running, while fewer ablebodied Americans can supply the workforce. The country’s social atmosphere also takes a hit, as high incarceration rates break up families and induce this crushing statistic: In 2010, 1 in 28 American children had a parent behind bars. Having a parent in jail can be detrimental to a child’s well-being. A report

from the Urban Institute found these kids are more likely to experience chronic sleeplessness, difficulties concentrating and restlessness. They also are more likely to have problems with depression, anxiety or aggression. Put it all together and we’re left with a vicious cycle that not only damages the U.S. economy, but also leaves kids parentless and, often, emotionally scarred. The Justice Safety Valve Act proposes a broad policy that applies to all federal crimes that carry mandatory minimum sentences. The bill requires nothing of federal judges, since they would still be able to sentence at or beyond the mandatory minimum. The plan would simply give judges more f lexibility. It’s safe to assume that U.S. incarceration rates would shrink if this bill is passed. Taxpayer money could f low back toward rebuilding highways and revamping our education system, and parents would spend less time behind bars and more time watching their children grow up. Unfortunately, the Justice Safety Valve Act was introduced last May in the Senate and hasn’t been touched since. Lawmakers don’t seem to realize the positive economic and cultural effects that would come out of its passage. In essence, it’s a commonsense idea: Judges should have a high degree of f lexibility when making their decisions. Of course, the far-reaching issue of mass incarceration won’t be solved with the passage of one law. But attacking the problem will take time and effort. Why not start with a piece of legislation that saves taxpayers money and gives our federal judges a little more f lexibility? Billy Stampfl can be reached at bstampfl@umich.edu.

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‘M’ keeps rolling with shutout win From speed to grit: Michigan

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On Senior Night in Ann Arbor, the No. 19 Michigan men’s soccer team took on Detroit Mercy in its last non-conference regular season matchup of the year. The Wolverines (5-1-1 Big Ten, 10-4-2 overall) looked to gain momentum heading into the late stages of Big Ten play against the Titans (6-6-3), who have only one win away from home. Michigan fought hard Wednesday night and earned a 1-0 victory on a game-winning goal by junior forward Francis Atuahene. “It’s exciting. I’m very excited,” Atuahene said. “But to be honest, we wanted to do it for the seniors, for the team, and for the program. To be honest, all we wanted to do was just win.” Despite their eventual victory, the game did not begin the way the Wolverines had envisioned. Just a minute into the match, a Titans’ corner caused panic inside the box, resulting in a shot for Detroit Mercy that sailed just over the crossbar. But Michigan worked its way back into the game and dominated the rest of the half. The Wolverines’ constant pressure made it difficult for the Titans to get out of their own half of the field. But Michigan registered just two shots in the first 25 minutes, both of which were sent wide by the Wolverines’ forwards. Michigan ended the half with six shots but was unsuccessful in converting on its chances. The Wolverines headed to the locker room tied, 0-0, with the Titans. At the beginning of the second half, Detroit Mercy orchestrated a well-placed cross from the right side of the Michigan 18-yard

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Junior forward Francis Atuahene scored the game-winning goal Wednesday.

box that was taken on the halfvolley from Titans’ forward Aleks Vushaj, forcing a save from freshman goalie Henry Mashburn. But that would be the last chance of the night for Detroit Mercy. Defensively, the Titans proved impenetrable for Michigan. But that would change in a flash. With 17 minutes left in the game, junior defender Marcelo Borges’ shot was saved by Detroit Mercy goalkeeper Josh Flamme, but it fell right into the path of Atuahene, whose shot cannoned into the net to give the Wolverines a 1-0 lead. “Everybody’s fighting in training,” said senior defender Billy Stevens. “Everybody is fighting for each other and everybody’s got that same mentality in the back. Just fight until the game is over.”

We just have to keep competing and the results will happen

Toward the end of the game, Detroit Mercy pushed players forward, but Michigan was able to hold off the attack, allowing only one shot on goal for the entire game. This Sunday, the Wolverines have a chance to win the Big Ten regular season title in a battle against No. 12 Maryland. “They’re on a three-game losing streak, and we’re obviously coming in hot,” Stevens said. “At the end of the day, we just have to keep competing and the results will happen.” Added Michigan coach Chaka Daley: “It’s what we set out to do in the beginning of the year. … We have an opportunity to play for the first Big Ten regular season championship for men’s soccer on Sunday.” After a dismal 2016 season — including only one conference win — Michigan has the opportunity to redeem itself and make history for the program. It’s all in front of the Wolverines. They just have to take it.

At the outset of the season less than a month ago, one would think that the Michigan hockey team would be a fastpaced scoring team after a 10-1 drubbing of Western Ontario. After four games, though, the Wolverines are shaping up to be the opposite: a hard-nosed team that wears its opponents down over the course of entire games. “We’re trying to play with more pace in practice so when we get in the game it will seem easier,” said Michigan coach Mel Pearson before that game. “Not that it will be, but mainly just the pace and attention to detail.” Michigan (3-1) opened its season with the goal of being a quick, high-intensity team. It either hasn’t achieved that aim yet, or its playing style is transforming into something different. This season, the Wolverines have combined for 131 shots and allowed just 89 thus far, consistently putting incredible pressure on their opponents. In terms of first-period scoring, however, they have combined

for just two goals. While some may view this as something to work on, fans may have to come to grips with the fact that this may not be the flashiest season of hockey they will see. What Michigan does promise, though, is a certain level of consistent intensity that will grab wins, even if it’s only by a small margin. “I liked the way our team stayed with it,” Pearson said Tuesday on WTKA. “ … They stayed with it and you could see that at the start of the third period, which I thought was our best period on Saturday. And our team hung in there, they stayed with the game plan. “That’s one of the things we’ve been preaching is, regardless of the situation, whether we’re up by five goals, down by a goal — whatever it might be — first period, second period, is to continue to play the game.” Freshman forward Josh Norris reinforced that

sentiment after this weekend’s matchups against Vermont (2-4). Following a missed penalty shot Friday, Norris ended up scoring two goals. Perhaps a true testament to the Wolverines’ playing style, even with those missed chances, there continues to be zero hesitation to chip away at the opposing defense. “Yeah, it’s definitely frustrating,” Norris said on Friday. “I think anytime like that, you want to help your team out, but you kind of have to refocus and see what lies ahead.” Ultimately, it’s still early in the season and there is plenty more to see from the Michigan offense. However, it is increasingly likely that this will be a team that grinds out games to the final whistle rather than burning up early. Entering conference play this weekend against Penn State (1-1 Big Ten, 3-3), though, which style is preferable is yet to be determined.

We’re trying to play with more pace in practice

Blend of new and old Wolverines shine in win over Detroit Mercy THEO MACKIE For the Daily

The No. 19 Michigan men’s soccer team appeared to be crawling toward a goalless draw against Detroit Mercy. But when junior forward Francis Atuahene emerged from a mass of bodies to arrive first to a saved shot, he pounced on his chance to slot the game-winning goal past Titans’ goalkeeper Josh Flamme. Four minutes later, freshman midfielder Umar Farouk Osman sliced through the defense before cutting back to striker Mohammed Zakyi, who would have doubled the Wolverines’ advantage if not for a last-ditch tackle to block his shot. In the midst of an uninspired performance for what primarily served as a tune-up before Sunday’s Big Ten title decider against Maryland, this four-minute stretch exhibited the blend of experience and youth that has propelled Michigan to its most successful season of the Chaka Daley era. The experience that led to the first goal has been on display throughout the season, and Wednesday night was no different. Two minutes into the second half, Detroit Mercy seemed poised to go up 1-0 before senior captain Billy

Stevens appeared seemingly out of nowhere to make a goal-saving challenge. After the match, Stevens’ teammates grabbed the defender — who has started every match of his 68-match career in Ann Arbor — and celebrated their victory. “The guys tossed me up in the air,” Stevens said. “It’s a feeling that hits you so hard in the heart that you know everyone’s fighting for you.” Added Daley: “Billy Stevens, Tristan Jacob, Ali Jawad, Grant Mattia as a fifth-year have all been monumental. Men of distinction who have been humble, hardworking, none of them have looked for plaudits going forward, they’ve been great Michigan men.” Atuahene discussed how the group inspired him in his first two years in Ann Arbor. “(The seniors) have been role models for me,” Atuahene said. “Freshman year I was looking up to (them), especially Billy Stevens, who was always looking out for me. They set the bar high for us young guys and put the program in the position where it is now.” The Wolverines’ upperclassmen, though, have only been half of the equation in Michigan’s renaissance season. Until Atuahene’s winner

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Senior captain Billy Stevens made a goal-saving challenge on Senior Night.

against Detroit, the team’s younger players — led by the team’s leading scorer, Zakyi, and leading passer, sophomore midfielder Jack Hallahan — had either scored or assisted their last 16 goals, dating back to a Sept. 8 win over Wisconsin. “(The freshmen) are great in the locker room and also on the training field, they’re coming in every day 100 percent,” Stevens said. “Strong tackles, sharp passing, it’s incredible. We have a true number six, a true number nine, and (both our wingers), these guys coming in just playing phenomenal.” It is not just coach-speak, either. As Stevens stood on the field postgame, an attendant cracked the door to the locker room open behind him. In the split second it was open, the sound of celebratory cheers and music spilled from the jubilant locker room onto the field. Michigan’s rejuvenating journey does not seem to be ending anytime soon. Sunday, the Wolverines will play for their first-ever conference title in College Park, home of one of the sport’s traditional powerhouses in No. 12 Maryland. While this may come as a surprise to most who followed Michigan’s eighth-place conference finish last season, it hasn’t to Daley. “In our first meeting of the year on August 8, we talked to the guys and we asked them ‘Where do you want to be?’,” Daley said. “And they wanted to be in the NCAA tournament and to compete for a Big Ten championship. (It) made life very easy for me to have a motivated group and a united group, and I think that’s the biggest thing.” This unity ultimately comes back to Stevens and the rest of the senior class, who have taken their experience of three losing seasons to ensure that their talented freshman classmates would not endure the same struggle. “The biggest thing the seniors have done for the freshman class,” Daley said, “is helping them understand that it’s hard to win college soccer games.”

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The Michigan hockey team has already showcased multiple styles of play in the first four games of its season.

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Running backs carry the load for Michigan ‘M’ depends on youth MEN’S BASKETBALL

BETELHEM ASHAME Managing Sports Editor

After watching No. 2 Penn State’s running back — and Heisman Trophy contender — Saquon Barkley run right through Michigan’s then-topranked defense to the tune of 108 yards and two touchdowns, the Wolverines could have been swayed by the idea that one tailback is better than three. In Michigan’s ground game, junior Karan Higdon, sophomore Chris Evans and fifth-year senior Ty Isaac all have a role to play. And as far as the Wolverines are concerned, they wouldn’t have it any other way. It may have taken two players, but Michigan’s backfield managed to match Barkley’s performance with 103 yards and a pair of touchdowns of their own Saturday. They were the Wolverines’ only scores on the night. Ever since redshirt junior quarterback Wilton Speight’s injury, reliance on rushing has become a common theme for Michigan. While the passing game has taken a sizable hit, the running game has emerged to take its place. “As a whole, we have to adapt and do what we’re capable of doing at a high level,” said running backs coach Jay Harbaugh. “… I think that’s in our nature because we’re built to do a lot of different things. So whether it’s run-heavy or pass-heavy, it’s just going to be week-by-week. And as the season goes, it just unfolds based on how certain position groups are playing.” Some units may not have been ready to make that leap, but the Wolverines’ trio of backs have taken it upon themselves to dictate the direction of the offense. Each of them has put forth standout performances, from Isaac against Cincinnati to Evans against Purdue to Higdon against Indiana. Higdon had the best outing of

the bunch, posting a 200-yard, three-touchdown day which included a 59-yard score that could — and should — have iced the game against the Hoosiers. The burst through the middle displayed the techniques that Michigan has attempted to instill in its rotational backs. “When a run is blocked properly, there should be one guy or two guys left unblocked that could potentially make the play,” Harbaugh said. “… The two safeties were unblocked, and Karan had the speed to split them right down the middle. That’s the kind of thing that your running has to take care of those extra one or two guys.” Though Higdon has claimed the starting spot, Evans and Isaac still factor heavily in the Wolverines’ scheme. The matter of splitting carries can be tricky, but Michigan has formulated a method that works for it. Harbaugh designs certain plays specifically for each of the three based on their particular strengths. In many cases, Isaac rushes behind the offensive line with his strength, Evans rushes to the outside with his speed and Hidgon rushes through the gaps with his power. Their running ability is certainly important, but to Harbaugh, so is their blocking ability. In order to gain more playing time, it is necessary to possess both to be a complete back. “You’re looking for just reliability assignment-wise, for one,” he said. “Running the plays the way they’re supposed to be run. Reading the runs the proper way. And pass protectionwise, understanding where the protection is going, who they’re responsible for and then executing the physical part of the block. It’s not necessarily like, ‘Hey, this guy practiced the best, so he’s going to play the most’ … (It’s) ‘let’s figure out a way to put them in situations where they can succeed.’

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Michigan running backs coach Jay Harbaugh has pushed his unit to perform.

“… As the season has gone on, certain guys have emerged as being more reliable or trustworthy on third down, as protection backs or as receiving backs.” Since fifth-year senior quarterback John O’Korn took over under center, pass protection has also been a major point of emphasis. While a large degree of that responsibility belongs on the shoulders of the offensive line, the running backs have obligations there as well. In the Wolverines’ two losses, the highly-ranked defenses of No. 16 Michigan State and Penn State made that task harder than Michigan could handle. O’Korn was sacked four and seven times, respectively, which showed Harbaugh that there is still a long way to go in that phase of the game. “We’re really chasing perfection, where we can stack game-after-game where the quarterback isn’t getting touched,” he said. “… We gotta

continue to grow in terms of being disciplined with our eyes and being 100 percent perfect with assignments. The guys understand that that’s what the standard is and (we’re) just grinding at that every single day. “Will you ever get there? Maybe, maybe not. But if you can get really close to it, and keep the quarterback clean, you’re going to be pretty good as an offense.” Harbaugh is the first to admit that there is still room to grow for his unit, but it has been trending upward. Now, Michigan needs it to carry the load. And that’s an encouraging sign for the first-time running backs coach. “They work hard, they take a lot of pride in what they do, they really, really want to win and they approach a pretty selfish position unselfishly, and that’s huge,” Harbaugh said. “It makes it fun to have everyone be together and work together, and it gives you a better chance for success.”

The Michigan basketball team will have eight new faces on the court this season. Five of them are freshmen, two are transfers, and it’s no secret that many of them will be expected to contribute at a high level. Wednesday, though, Michigan coach John Beilein started the team’s media day by outlining the problems presented by a young team. “Now, the young kids are always the same. It’s always fundamentals, fundamentals,” Beilein said. “I’m talking about things that aren’t changing. I change like the wind in basketball. Are you in a stance? Are you talking? Are you catching the ball with two hands, two feet? Are you embracing physicality? That’s never gonna change. And getting the new guys to do that has been a bit of a challenge so far.” For a few of the most recent additions, acclimating to the program is nothing new. Junior guard Charles Matthews and sophomore center Austin Davis each redshirted last season, giving them an opportunity to focus on selfimprovement. According to Beilein, they took advantage of it. “Especially on the scout team, they’re not as accountable. We’re watching the other guys.” Beilein said. “So, there’s Charles and Austin (that) could make big improvements, where they showed great flashes of talent last year.” For the incoming freshmen, it’s a different story. Without a chance to go through drills last season, they are being thrown into the proverbial fire and will be expected to make the necessary adjustments

to play collegiate basketball. It’s hard to say how noteworthy this inexperience may be, as college basketball is known for young teams that perform at a high level. But to ease any potential issues the Wolverines may see, some of the more experienced players have taken matters into their own hands. “That’s a part of the excitement and energy,” said fifth-year senior forward Duncan Robinson. “We’ve got so many guys who haven’t been through it before. Day-to-day, we’re learning new things about ourselves and each other, just trying to make the most and learn from the mistakes and the successes. It puts pressure on the guys who have been through it before to pick up where guys might lack in experience.” Added junior forward Moritz Wagner: “That’s the beautiful thing about this offense: that when you play it, everybody has the same amount of chance to finish. I think it’s more on (the older players) to give the other players a chance to learn it and to communicate it and to teach it a little more, because it can’t only be the coach to teach that offense. It’s gotta be all of us, and especially the guys that are a little more experienced.” It’s a challenge Beilein hasn’t encountered recently, and if his opening statements on Wednesday are any indication, it’s one he isn’t taking lightly. For the Wolverines themselves, though, it may be more about patience than anything. “No team starts off at their peak offensively,” Matthews said. “Even like the NBA, like the Cavs right now. Everybody has to get familiar with one another. As we continue to play with one another, each and every one of us is going to be comfortable with each other.”

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Michigan fans may not like to hear this, but the Wolverines’ offense isn’t that much different than Rutgers’. Each team’s passing game is practically non-existent, so both have been relying on the ground game to carry the offense. Michigan (2-2 Big Ten, 5-2 overall) has had quarterback problems since Wilton Speight went down with an injury. Fifthyear senior quarterback John O’Korn hasn’t been as reliable, and he threw for a total of just 224 yards in his last two games with a 54 percent completion rate. His counterpart, Rutgers quarterback Giovanni Rescigno, has thrown for just 176 yards and completed 50 percent of his throws in his last two games against Illinois and Purdue. Regardless of the comparisons, neither team’s passing games are producing. Those struggles have kept Michigan out of playoff contention and kept Rutgers from even competing in the Big Ten. That’s why both sides lean on

their tailbacks. The Wolverines ran the ball on 64 percent of their plays against Indiana and Penn State. Rutgers was even more one dimensional in its last two games, running the ball 73 percent of the time. While the level of talent might differ, the strategies have been the same: Run. Run. Pass if needed. And then run more. From a defensive perspective, that means the Wolverines’ linebackers can expect a bigger role. “I relish any time you can have linebackers and guys playing downhill and tackling and hitting the football,” said linebackers coach Chris Partridge. “It’s a challenge now. We need to make sure we stop the run, because their running game is going to open up the pass. “… It’s a challenge to stop their running game for sure. Their running backs are pretty good now. They’re downhill. They’re physical. We need to make sure we tackle and match their violence and intensity.” Partridge complimented Rutgers’ group of tailbacks

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Sophomore defensive end Rashan Gary and his unit will have an advantage.

Wednesday. Similar to Michigan — again — the Scarlet Knights have three players who contribute most at the position. Gus Edwards leads Rutgers with 487 yards and five rushing touchdowns, and splitting downs behind him are Robert Martin at 278 yards and two touchdowns and Raheem Blackshear at 216 yards and three touchdowns. Rushing defense duties fall mostly on Michigan’s linebackers: sophomore Devin Bush, sophomore Khaleke Hudson and fifth-year senior Mike McCray. The pair of sophomores are two of Michigan’s fastest defensive players, and it will be up to them to stuff the box when Rutgers runs up the middle and race to the sidelines when the Scarlet Knights try to beat them on the edge. They’ll also have to spy on Rescigno. While he’s been ineffective connecting with his receivers, the Michigan native poses a threat as a runner as well. Rescigno took over the starting job at Rutgers a few weeks ago after Kyle Bolin threw for just 56 yards against Ohio State. “(Rescigno has) got some legs, and he can run a little bit,” Partridge said. “I know he’s a Michigan guy, so he’s going to be all fired up to come here and play here.” If Rescigno decides to take off on the run, Bush and Hudson will have to chase him, but when he stays in the pocket, it’s on Michigan’s defensive line to keep him contained. New Jersey native Rashan Gary — like the rest of teammates — has been watching film of Rutgers this week. The sophomore defensive end also said that nothing in particular stood out because of how much it mirrors the Wolverines’ offense. “It’s an offense that we see almost every day in practice,” Gary said. “It’s kind of similar to it, not much that we see differently.” Rutgers may be a different opponent, but its offense has a familiar feel. That should put Michigan at an advantage heading into this weekend.

With junior Moritz Wagner locked in as the de facto starter at center, it’s “Bull” versus “Big Nasty” for the backup ‘5’ spot on the Michigan basketball team. Well, at least according to assistant coach Saddi Washington. The two nicknames designated by the second-year coach are for redshirt freshman Austin Davis and sophomore Jon Teske, respectively. This year, both of them will look to “embrace that nastiness” and increase their roles from last season, in which Teske played sparsely — often looking uncomfortable on the court — and Davis redshirted. The loss of DJ Wilson to the NBA has created flexibility in the frontcourt that wasn’t needed much last year — the Wolverines used just two different starting lineups in 2016-17. While Wagner might be taking tip-offs now, he and fifth-year senior Duncan Robinson offer serious defensive question marks that make production from Davis and Teske a necessity. For Michigan coach John Beilein, picking a definitive winner just nine days before the Wolverines’ first exhibition match has been hard to do. “I would say right now that Jon Teske has probably been better than (Davis) at this point,” Beilein said at the team’s media day on Wednesday. “(Davis is) a guy whose body has really changed. … When he gets to 212 degrees — and he’s boiling — he’s gonna be really good, but he’s gotta get there first.” Added Davis: “(Beilein’s) expecting a lot from me this year. I know that there’s a big role to fill and minutes to play so I’m looking forward to going out and working hard to earn those minutes. … I’ve worked hard in the weight room being able to move quicker. I feel much more comfortable running.”

When Wagner, Teske or Davis do see time at center, it’s primarily up to Robinson and freshman Isaiah Livers to fill the stretchfour void left by Wilson. For the 6-foot-8 Robinson, who can space the floor with his offensive prowess, he has challenged himself to fulfill the defensive improvements expected of him in his final year. “Adapting to (assistant coach Luke) Yaklich’s defensive system, just schematically how he likes to play. ... I feel like I’ve made strides in that area,” Robinson said. “He’s been great with helping me guard the ball, moving my legs, being in the right place at the right time.” While Robinson is an elite outside shooting threat, his smaller frame makes it difficult for him to replicate the two-way production that warranted Wilson’s selection as the No. 17 pick in the draft. A by-committee approach will be needed to accomplish such a tall order. And that’s where Livers comes in.

(Beilein’s) expecting a lot from me this year

Michigan’s 2017 Mr. Basketball may have the earliest opportunity to see playing time amongst the three highly-touted freshmen, a product of a thinned-out frontcourt. Livers is listed two inches shorter than Wilson, but displays athleticism resemblant of the now-Milwaukee Buck. Livers already possesses the offensive chops to succeed at the college level, but according to the young player himself, Beilein has almost exclusively stressed defense to the freshman. “Everybody wants to score but I take it as ‘Hey, a Hall of Fame coach is asking me to take a role,’ ” Livers said. “I’m gonna take that role to be a better player, I know he knows what he’s talking about. “From watching that (Oregon) game last year, I really loved that team. You remember that free throw when (Wilson) shot it and got his own rebound? It just made me think ‘Dang, I already know what coach (Beilein)’s gonna tell me next year.’ ” The frontcourt concerns compose only one of a litany of issues facing Michigan in the 2017-18 season, but if this team is anything like Beilein’s previous 10, the kinks will be ironed out with time.

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Redshirt freshman Austin Davis is competing for the backup center spot.

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There’s no doubt that the world has a lot of conflicting opinions about Paganism. Some believe that the term is synonymous with witchcraft, while others simply equate it with full on Satanism. Recently, Kathleen Hartnett White, President Donald Trump’s nominee for senior White House adviser for environmental policy, likened global warming to a form of Paganism for secular elites. People — and the Bible — will even use “Pagan” to describe ideologies contrary to the historically dominant Christian tenants that have shaped American history. Misunderstandings are usually the major obstacles that prevent mainstream society from accepting Paganism as a religion. Modern Paganism covers a broad swathe of beliefs, practices and ideologies; the International Pagan Federation’s website defines Paganism as “the ancestral religion of the whole of humanity.” According to the site, most Pagan religions emphasize the same three basic concepts: veneration of nature, polytheism and the “feminine face of divinity.” There are many different subsets of Pagan religions, including but not limited to Heathenry, Shamanism and Hellenism. Heathenry, is a polytheistic belief system that is centered upon the Norse gods, among other beings. Heathen values include wyrd, a multidimensional force that connects everything in the universe, fridh, or the importance of keeping intergroup relationships peaceful and honesty. Shamanism originated from the religious practices of Native American cultures while Hellenism honors ancient Greek gods. Although Paganism is far from being as pervasive as Christianity is, the population of religious Pagan practitioners has blossomed in recent years, especially with the rise of social media; organizations exist as far away as Iran and as close as Ann Arbor. *** For the Rev. Rob Henderson, senior druid of Shining Lakes Grove in Ann Arbor, Paganism is all about what links people to one another and to the world around them: “Ultimately, I would say that it’s acknowledging your connection to various entities and forces around the universe and using them to the benefit of everyone,” Henderson said in a phone interview.

Out of all the modern Pagan — or Neopagan — organizations that exist, Henderson’s church, Ár nDraíocht Féin, or “A Druid Fellowship” is one of the largest and most public. The organization can be thought of as more of an umbrella group for congregation rather than a typical church, and currently has about 60 groups spread all over the world. ADF, which means “Our own Druidism” in Irish, was founded by Isaac Bonewits in 1983 with the intention of “creat(ing) an authentically Druidic Neopagan religion our ancestors would be proud of.” Today, that takes shape through a focus on acceptance, respect and positivity. ADF’s beliefs touch on everything from the ethics and neutrality of science and technology to the presence of an

Far from being as pervasive as Christianity is, the population of religious Pagan practitioners has blossomed

afterlife. “Polytheism is a really tolerant and open thing. If you’re acknowledging that other people also have gods, our way is more ‘My way is right and your way is probably also right,’” Henderson said. Henderson first joined the Pagan community in 1990, when he was a student at the University of Michigan. Growing up, he was raised Catholic, but his family left the church before Henderson took communion and he spent much of his teenage years as a radical atheist. However, he’d always had a spiritual connection to Paganism, even before he’d “officially” discovered the practice. “Back when I was a child, I remembered hearing voices in my head that claimed to be the goddess Athena — I wasn’t particularly keen on sharing those with people around me for a while. In college I had a few friends who were involved with Paganism, and I figured, with my connection to Athena, why not?” Henderson said. Along with all the belief differences that separate Paganism and more ubiquitous monotheist religions, Pagan practitioners also use different

terms for members of different standings. The term druid has Celtic origins: Originally, the term came from the Welsh word for oak, and loosely translated means “person of the oak.” Back then, it referred to the priestly class of Celtic people, but nowadays it’s used in a much more general way. “The problem is that people will point out, why are you using a Celtic word? Simply because it’s the best word. Even though we aren’t specifically a Celtic organization, ADF has a lot of European members. There was some talk of calling us Teuts, which means ‘people of the people,’ but I was not going to call myself a Teut,” Henderson said. “Another problem is that druid only technically refers to priests, and only 10 percent of organization is really priests, so the more accurate term might be ADF practitioner.” In the almost 30 years of his journey with Paganism, Henderson has seen the movement change irrevocably, mainly as a result of the proliferation of technology and widespread usage of the internet. Most obviously, it’s a lot easier to share ideas with others — some who practice Paganism even participate in Facebook rituals, which Henderson isn’t a proponent of, as it lacks the energy and interconnectedness that physically being in a group can provide. “Back when I first got started with it, it involved going to Borders and getting magazines. If you could afford to travel, you went to festivals around the country. Otherwise, you’d share books and ideas at group meetings, then go home to do things on your own,” Henderson said. Like most who practice Paganism and alternative forms of religion, Henderson has had his fair share of dealing with nonbelievers, including those that write Paganism off as Satanic worship. “I’ve given up arguing with those people. If that’s what you believe, then there’s really no point in me trying to argue against it,” Henderson said. “There’s sometimes this idea that we’re going against what other people are like just to be counterculture or different, but it’s not like that at all. We’re doing this for ourselves, to make a better world, not to annoy other people.” Despite his devout beliefs, Henderson acknowledges Paganism may not be the path for every or even most individuals. “There are other ways to feel connected to the universe and to other people, and I know plenty of atheists and monotheists who do that. This is one potential

toolset of many, it’s the one that works for me, and for some of us it’s the best one,” Henderson said. *** Out of all the Pagan religions that exist today, witchcraft may be one of the most feared and least understood by the public. However, modern witchcraft usually bears no resemblance to the green-skinned, warty, cackling hags whom movies publicize. Although witchcraft falls under the umbrella term Paganism, Pat Barbary, high priestess of MoonFire coven, emphasizes the clear distinction between the two. “Witchcraft is very specific because it’s the practice of using your will to blend reality or to venerate the different gods and goddesses in a devotional way, and I think that Paganism is a broad term that just basically involves everyone who isn’t Christian,” Barbary said in an interview with The Daily. “To some extent, some hardcore Christians even feel that Catholics are Pagan.” Like Henderson, Barbary’s first experiences with the Pagan world also started when she was young, in the form of a feeling of unfulfillment that she couldn’t quite identify. “I was raised Catholic — I was very spiritual and very devout — but I was always looking for more in the church. Once I figured out what was missing, I realized I didn’t have the aspects of what you’re really doing when you’re practicing a ritual, because a Catholic ritual is very, very boring as opposed to a Wiccan ritual, which is really happy and exciting, and you can feel the energy and flow — I felt like I was coming home,” Barbary said. Her fascination with witchcraft specifically came into being when she was a seventh grader researching the Salem witch trials for a report. “I remember I was just really intrigued that the hysteria had been caused by a servant girl’s beliefs in spirits, and from that I started researching astrology and tarot and a number of other things. Eleven years old, that’s when I started getting into it,” Barbary said. After college, Barbary moved to Massachusetts and soon became involved with the EarthSpirit community, a Neopagan group that focuses on venerating the earth. In 1987, Barbary decided to start her own coven, which eventually became MoonFire. In the most basic sense, MoonFire follows British traditional Alexandrian Wicca, which was founded by Alex Sanders in the mid- to late-1900s. Similar to Paganism itself, Wicca contains

several subsets of more specific ideologies and practices; Alexandrian Wicca is distinct from other types of Wicca, such as Dianic Wicca, which is female-oriented and goddesscentered, while Alexandrian Wicca worships both gods and goddesses, and strives to further knowledge. “We believe that Alexandrian Wicca is an evolving spiritual path because you can’t ignore all the influences around you,” Barbary said. “Religion is based on the spiritual, and there’s a lot of things out there that haven’t been explored. My belief is that whatever you pray for or believe in, those intentions all go to the same source and it doesn’t matter what religious system you follow.”

But with the bloom of new blood comes certain boundaries. Newcomers to witchcraft tend to underestimate the dangers

Outside of MoonFire, Barbary and her husband Paul own Artes and Craft, a Pagan and witchcraft store in Hartford, Mich. Artes and Craft specializes in selling handmade, locally crafted and sourced products, ranging from soaps and candles to spell kits and ritual tools, and also caters to a wide range of Pagan religions and practices. “My favorite part of owning a store is probably planning the events — I really enjoy having people do that discovery thing where they walk in and they go, ‘Ooh!’ — I like being able to show people that there are other people like them around, and it’s growing,” Barbary said. “I think the Michigan area is coming of age, whereas I think the East and West Coast came of age in the ’80s. There’s a mainstream group of people that are getting into occult who want to learn and are dabbling.” But with the bloom of new blood comes certain boundaries. Newcomers to witchcraft tend to underestimate the dangers that come with the practice, and after years of experience, Barbary has two important cautionary points. “People that are involved

with the practice really need to be honest with themselves; they need to know who they are, because once you’re working to bend reality, if you’re in denial about something, that will mess with what you’re doing,” Barbary said. “People also have to be careful with the term ‘harming none,’ because if you bend, change, alter or manipulate, you are not capable of harming none. Any time you’re doing a spell or even wishing innocently, you are basically altering somebody else’s reality to some extent.” On top of being knowledgeable enough to give advice, Barbary’s role in the Wiccan community has also changed throughout her journey with witchcraft. “Paul and I are a team, and we have found ourselves in a position where we are elders. We’re the ones bringing young people into the fold and saying, ‘Yes, it’s OK to do this,’ and I feel like all those things I thought I knew when I was 20 or 30 have become things that I really do know now — it’s a nice place because it allows us to talk to people with confidence and experience,” Barbary said. For now, change is still slow and steady. Witchcraft and Paganism still face significant sociological and cultural hurdles before they can be readily accepted by an American majority. Barbary, however, has high hopes for what is to come. “I really do believe it’s the movement of the future, and I feel like the movement of Paganism is getting so widespread that it’s starting to feel like it’s going to be the next biggest ‘religious’ movement, and I say that in quotation marks because I feel like it’s more of a spiritual thing,” Barbary said. *** Rob Henderson is equally optimistic about Paganism’s quiet growth, even though he doesn’t have full access to the Pagan community due to a disability that leaves him wheelchair-bound. “There aren’t a whole lot of public groups in Ann Arbor these days — a lot of quiet groups are out there meeting in their own living rooms,” Henderson said. When it all comes down to it, though, Henderson’s and Barbary’s experiences reflect an impression of Paganism that’s altogether different from the malevolent evil that non-Pagans might fear; Henderson points to the tolerance that Paganism offers, just as Barbary champions the positive energy that her rituals offer her. “We’re all in the same universe, and we can at least help each other stay out of each other’s ways long enough to get to where we need to go,” Henderson said.

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between the mortal and immortal worlds, I spot a sign hanging by the emergency exit ushering customers into the store’s farthestback nook for intuitive readings. As I approach, I see a woman is already seated having her cards read, so I break off to the side, and from behind a shelf I listen momentarily to her reading. It feels so personal, but from the other side of the shelf, my eavesdropping feels especially invasive. With the thought that the reader could possibly feel my presence on the other side of the shelf, I usher myself away and linger in the dark magic section while I wait for my turn. Sitting in a corner, reading up on best practices to conjure a demon, I spot the brunette from the nook heading out, taking another sip of her boxed water. Luckily, the reader, Kathy Bloch, has time for one more. *** Ten minutes. Fifteen dollars.

Three cards: one for my recent past, one for my present, one for the near future. From someone who genuinely enjoys readings (psychic, card, aura, etc.), I wasn’t feeling the idea of having my past, present and future laid out in front of me this particular day; I was saving that for my therapy appointment on Thursday. Additionally, being in the presence of an intuitive is less daunting when you carry the cynicism of a nonbeliever, but for me, sitting across from a reader is intimidating as I try to keep my self-awareness on pace with their worldly awareness. The typical archetype of individuals who receive readings is someone who leaps onto a reader’s grand, general statements and offers specific details about how a statement applies to their life, effectively giving readers more information to customize their reading, thus forming a type of selffulfilling prophecy. But for those

rolling their eyes at home, if they’ve made it this far, I kept my side of our conversation to nods, chuckles and an occasional yes. Bloch had no trouble filling up the entirety of my 10 minutes with energetic, logical and, above all, applicable reading of the three cards I pulled from her deck. Her ending note conveyed the overall idea of her readings: “Stay with the boat and all will be provided.” Bloch has been reading at Crazy Wisdom for two years, but it’s not her first time working as a reader. Having studied the cards since 1980, she began doing readings in 1995. Originally reading at Crazy Wisdom years ago, she took a break after her brother died of cancer only to come back after an accidental run-in with Zirinsky. “When one of our Readers tunes in well, I believe the customer can gain a few thought-provoking and meaningful insights into one’s life and relationships,” Zirinsky wrote. I’d have to agree.

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On the west side of Main Street, between Washington and Huron streets, subtly tucked between The Gown Shop and Vinology is a slice of Ann Arbor-brand heaven: Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tearoom. Husband and wife Bill Zirinsky and Ruth Schekter have owned Crazy Wisdom for nearly three decades (since 1989). After buying and renovating the store’s current building 20 years ago, today’s Crazy Wisdom opened in the spring of 1999. Through the wood-framed doors, the familiar smell of incense lulls customers into a sense of comfortability as they browse Crazy Wisdom’s 14,000 books, not to mention the store’s more spiritual offers: chakras, sage, candles and tarot cards. Despite feeling like a step-sister store to Portlandia’s “Feminist Bookstore,” Crazy Wisdom isn’t nearly as niche as it may sound. Books are organized into 160 specialized sections pertaining to psychology, spirituality, holistic health and sustainability, but even these categories don’t do justice to the sheer range of information available. Whether you are making an edible, conjuring a spirit or researching a paper, Crazy Wisdom has books for you. Its 14,000 books aside, Crazy Wisdom is so much more than simply a book store. As part of the renovations in 1999, a tea room was added on the second floor, which plays host to studying students, local readers and, for the adventurous, a regular schedule of psychics, tarot card readers and other intuitives. “The Readers add something fun and interesting to the overall experience at Crazy Wisdom. But it is a small part of what we do. We host live music every Friday and Saturday evening. We have two Poetry Evenings a month, one Storytelling Night a month and we also rent our Community Room

for classes, events and workshops over 250 times each year,” Zirinsky wrote in an email to The Michigan Daily. “We also host Fairy Teas for kids. And we publish the leading conscious living magazine in the region. Recent issues of the magazine have been 128 pages, with a glossy cover, with over 80 advertisers, and 25 articles, interviews and editorial features per issue. We print 11,000 copies of the magazine, and distribute it all over town. It is a major undertaking, and we’re proud of the role the magazine plays in building community.” The tea room serves over 100 flavors of green, black oolong and herbal teas, accompanied by a menu of light snacks. “We do 32,000 customer transactions each year in the bookstore and tea room,” Zirinsky wrote. “So, the Readers represent a very small part of what we do. Still, we love them, and value them, and so do many of our customers!” The tea room’s intuitive offerings haven’t changed much since they began back in 1999. Four of Crazy Wisdom’s eight readers have been there, on and off, for 15 years. Zirinsky, who has intuitive readings about every year or two, enjoys them. “I personally like our Readers. They are exceptionally rightbrained. It’s like herding cats. That’s part of why they are good at what they do. They don’t think or process or integrate information the way most of the rest of us do,” Zirinsky wrote. “Most of them have had certain psychic gifts since childhood, and in many instances it was a long journey for them to trust their intuitive gifts, and then to begin to be comfortable sharing their often non-linear abilities with others.” Crazy Wisdom’s intuitives charge $1.50 per minute for a reading, payable only in cash. Very occasionally, on Saturdays, there will be lines for a reading, according to Zirinsky. “We have many, many return customers, who enjoy and value the revelations or insights they

gain from the Readers. After all, our Readers are well-educated, and a number of them have been psychologists, teachers and therapists. They bring intuitive gifts, and they are most certainly NOT ‘fortune-tellers.’ We also have many people who just try it on a ‘lark’ and don’t necessarily try it again,” Zirinsky wrote. “And many people in the region trust us, and correctly assume we’ve vetted and approved the Intuitives and Psychics who work at Crazy Wisdom, and so they expect that our Readers will be sincere, thoughtful and ‘legitimate’ rather than ‘fortune tellers.’” *** This Halloweek’s weather has been ideal for staying in and watching scary movies. It wasn’t ideal for walking to Main Street on a mission to get my cards read, but alas, my deadline is looming and I’m eager enough to muster the energy required to put on jeans, boots and a raincoat to make the six-block journey to Crazy Wisdom. And in a short ten minutes the warm, cozy solace of my bed is exchanged for the equally warm and cozy solace of Crazy Wisdom. After scanning the seemingly endless shelves of books and a few cases of crystals, I make my way upstairs to the tea room. The bookstore was quiet in comparison to the street and while the tea room didn’t get quieter, the air felt still: no one working at the bar, a sign signaled they’d be back shortly, and a handful of people working and reading silently in the sitting area. After failing to locate the tarot card reader in the tea room, I accept the idea I misread the schedule and head back to the first floor to peruse for anything that might be helpful in the seance I’m hosting later tonight. Crazy Wisdom’s first floor is similar to a railroad-style apartment — it continues back further than expected. So much so that after working my way toward the back, collecting a small bag of protective sea salt and a blue candle that eases communications

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varying states of mind visit the same place and write about their experiences. this week’s destination:

A Ouija board seance a friend of mine at one point took too big of a bong hit and felt like she ceased to exist for a moment. I had never experienced that feeling until I tried dabs. And now I love dabs, and also casual witchery, which has led us to now. There’s several daily arts members enshrined in a circle of protective sea salt ready to contact a spirit (hopefully a demon). I did multiple dabs prior so even if we don’t make contact, the sensory experience of the dark basement alone is a thrill in and of itself. .... we added a new candle, my almost used lavender one bc it “attracts vampires” according to our Supreme, Madeleine. My arm is fucking tired, but the thing is moving so im trying really hard to keep it light, you know. I like moments like this because I can contain the yearning for the afterlife and knowledge of it and the vanity to sell my soul to live forever at the same time. What life is all about, you know. I got the chills a few times, if that means anything. I thought about my dead dog. And my dead aunt. The aunt could actually make a feasible demon tbh. Oh god I’m going to hell Someone remind me to wash the pentagram carved out of meijer-brand tums in the morning... —DAILY ARTS WRITER I like to joke that I’m a witch. I saw “The Craft” one too many times as a kid and my Smiths phase was (is) unnaturally long. I rolled up tonight in an ankle-length black coat, two (or three, maybe four) beers and a desire to conjure a spirit. The first two tries weren’t fruitful, so I turned to the good old Google and found that Vampires are attracted to lavender. So we drew a pentagram on the floor with a Tums and lit another calendar and actually did the damn thing. My good pal Q asked for our blood in exchange for revenge against one of our most mortal enemies, which was cool. The whole process of moving the heart around the board was fun, but I’m just really proud of myself. Bored is proud of me too (hell ya!). This is method acting I think. Or method living (haha get it). I’m pretty convinced at this point that I can raise the dead and change the weather and whatever else witches do. Scare men and babies and country club moms. That’s pretty cool. I’m going to go home and light some candles and cast some spells. And probably rewatch “The Craft.” And hex my ex. And get a cat —DAILY ARTS WRITER

Baked, Buzzed, me, and five other friends gathered for the occasion. The $20 Toys-R-Us Ouija Board was placed on the basement floor with two candles and “protective salt”. I’ve done Ouija board in the past. My high school friends and I would gather around my dining room table of my house with my mom’s Ouija board (when you use an older Ouija board that’s when you know it’s going to be good). We would channel some spirits, mostly good ones, and afterwards we’d laugh at how silly it was. That’s the fun thing about Ouija boards: it’s all about how much you want to believe in it. And if you can trust your friends not to cheat. I began our session as the summoner. It took us a few tries to get all our giggles out, but once it began, we all got serious. Soon enough I learned that I suck at summoning spirits. Due to no movement on the board whatsoever, I gave up and let Buzzed take over. We silently listened to Buzzed ask their questions to the spirit world, and we encountered a vampire spirit named “Q” after we drew a fucking pentagram under the board. “Fuck, I’ve never gotten this far,” said Baked. We asked the demon to come to the mortal world and get some revenge on those who have wronged us. We asked what it wanted in return, and the spirit spelled out “BLOOD” on the board. There may or may not have been some blood shed from the group members –– so yeah, shit got weird. I’m so proud of Buzzed for channeling their inner witch. Could it have been an evil vampire spirit that came to us? Maybe. Was it Matt Gallatin or Anay who rigged the whole thing? Absolutely. —ERIKA SHEVCHEK

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Famed heavy metal band Black Sabbath COURTESY OF NAOMI WAKU

One of many elaborate looks at the hands of Naomi Waku, better known online as ‘NamGlam’

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Artist Naomi Waku puts the glamor in Halloween NamGlam intersects the elaborate & the glamorous in her tutorials CARLY SNIDER Senior Arts Editor

In the age of lip kits, contour and ever-thickening eyebrows, it seems that everyone wants to be a makeup mogul. Instagram and YouTube have made it so anyone can throw their looks or tutorials to the masses, gaining online prestige and setting the bar for upcoming trends. But succeeding in the makeup world is easier said than done. Born and raised in Belgium, 24-year-old Naomi Waku is one such success story; a success story that has taken on the unconventional. As NamGlam on Instagram, Waku creates theatrical, transformative looks. She has made herself into an alien fortune teller, an avatar princess, a glam red devil and a wicked witch; all using makeup. In just over a year, Waku has amassed 52 thousand Instagram followers and has recently started posting tutorials to YouTube. “Ever since I can remember I always loved fashion and beauty. In my teenage years, I came across beauty channels on Youtube and I instantly fell in love,” Waku wrote in an email interview with The Daily. “My dream was to one day have my own space where I could share my work with other makeup lovers like myself. Which is why I started my own makeup page on Instagram and the rest is history.” Now that Waku has carved this space out for herself, she has found overwhelming support for her work. “It’s great and overwhelming at the same time,” Waku wrote of her followers. “I feel very grateful to have so many people supporting me and giving me love. It really keeps me going.” Waku does her best to keep in touch with her followers and foster a dynamic community, acting more as a confidant and peer than an untouchable

expert. “I couldn’t ask for better, my followers give me a lot of love and support which really motivates me to push myself more,” Waku wrote. “I love to interact with them through private messages, answering questions they have, give them advice, etc. It’s really important for me to create a strong and durable relationship with them.” This strong community is due in part to Waku’s unique looks. Instead of opting for convention and the every-day, Waku’s looks are fantastical

own,” Waku wrote. “This way I never get bored because I never stop learning. I also love to play with colors, especially vibrant ones, it puts me in great mood especially on days where I don’t feel at my best.” But Waku still enjoys appreciating the final result of her work, the culmination of all her research, planning and execution. She finds that intricate looks, in comparison to more ready-to-wear designs, are more gratifying. “I love doing creative and intricate looks,” Waku wrote. “These kind of looks are the most time consuming however the end result are the best especially when you put in the time and effort it really makes the difference.” Like many other artists, Waku turns to other forms of art for inspiration when planning her next project. She even has aspirations of taking on other artful ventures, namely music. “I collect a lot of pictures that I use for inspiration,” Waku wrote. COURTESY OF NAOMI WAKU “Some are from a magazine, music video and otherworldly. Covering or other makeup artists that her face with colors and inspire me. It really depends gems, Waku makes Halloween on what I’m creating ... I makeup glamorous. Her work listen to a lot of music and I is both beautiful and precise; secretly would love to make creating these looks using some as well. This is definitely makeup techniques such as something I have in mind for contouring and shading, but the longest time.” ending up with something For Waku, her passions are entirely other. first and foremost fueled by a “I always feel the need to need for self-expression. It is challenge myself when I do this unabashed representation makeup,” Waku wrote. “I’m of the self in combination with always looking to improve my sheer talent that has garnered craft. It’s a way for me step out Waku such a following. She of my comfort zone, learn new has taken makeup — something techniques and overall improve that is already inherently my skills and artistry.” beautiful — and made it art. For Waku, makeup isn’t just “(Makeup) requires work, about the end result; there is skills, time and effort,” Waku much to be said for the process. wrote. “But above all makeup “I’m quite a technical represent a way to express person. What I love about myself in a artistic and creative makeup is trying out new way and this is everything to techniques or improving my me.”

Darkness and the Occult: A brief history of Doom

A musical manifestation of all things spooky and satanic SELENA AGUILERA Daily Arts Writer

Inspired by gruesome death, darkness and the occult, Doom Metal has become the ultimate projection of fear in music. The legendary genre rose from the ground during 1970 in the form of Black Sabbath — the high priests of heavy metal, the creators of doom. The band gave the world an introduction to chunky basslines and sleazy guitar riffs all played in a slower tempo, drenched in haunting lyrics to create an inescapable eeriness that floods the ears. Black Sabbath started it all after being released in the United Kingdom on the most appropriate date: Friday 13, 1970. Frontman Ozzy Osbourne’s voice floats over the slow, dense music and it replaces gravity, pushing and pulling the body in every direction with each word escaping his mouth. “Visions cupped within a flower / Deadly petals with strange powers,” Osbourne sings in “Behind the Wall of Sleep.” The song is influenced by the common practice in Wicca and other cultures of using plants to enhance the physical and mental states of a person and their environments, but its demonized to depict a resurrection of sorts. Though Black Sabbath has occult influence, they were more inspired by the harsh mass of death that surrounded Vietnam, and they focused on intense lyrical content that included different renditions of the end of the world, war and drug addiction. In the song “Hand of Doom,” Osbourne sings, “First it was the bomb / Vietnam napalm / Disillusioning / You push the needle in,” describing the timeline from soldier to drug addict as an effect of PTSD in four short lines. Black Sabbath’s honest representation of the hells on Earth and their pioneering instrumentals created a recipe to induce terror through sound, but doom after 1970 began honing in on the use

of surrealism in their lyrical content. The brutal reality of death and horrors in history were still present in doom, but there was a new portrayal of a more monster-esque type of darkness. Doom was taking a break from the capitalist, warhungry cesspool Earth, and stepping into the eccentric wormhole of nightmares. Pentagram executed the new strategy effortlessly in their 1985 self-titled record that brings fear to life through a more occult lens. Some of the album is sung from the perspective of a supernatural force instead of a human observer. In “Sinister,” frontman Bobby Liebling sings, “I am the priest of Hell make a slave of you,” in which the narrator becomes Satan. Liebling manifests as another gruesome identity in “The

It melts each influence together into a sound of dripping black tar Ghoul,” where he sings, “I’ve come to desecrate your bones / As maggots crawl amongst your flesh / You’re soon to meet the truth of death.” Its guitar riffs ooze desecrated sounds that pull the victim in closer to the song, while the drums replace their heartbeat and shake their lungs. Pentagram’s ability to lace their murky instrumentals with gorey lyrics made doom more imaginative and creepy. It gave way to more varied interpretation and odd content that was cultivated in the genre during the ’90s. During that time, Electric Wizard became the Doom Metal oddity composed of cultural fascinations from European porn to Detroit garage rock. They pulled inspiration from the dark masters before them and integrated it with other horrific material from ’60s and

’70s gore films and the terror tales of H.P. Lovecraft. Their album titles reflect some of their influences, with names like Black Masses, Time to Die, Dopethrone and Witchcult Today. Witchcult Today sounds like the epitome of doom. It starts with the sound of crying winds and is rancid with chiller influences. The second song, “Dunwich” is a panicked and blackened interpretation of Lovecraft’s “The Dunwich Horror,” a short story about horrific events that occur in the fictional Dunwich, New England surrounded by hills and full of silence, with a past of witchblood and Satan-Worship. Liz Buckingham’s heavy guitar riffs and Jus Oborn’s rough, scratchy voice envelope the listener into a mystic environment, into their own personal Dunwich. Electric Wizard then moves from a surreal song inspired by a fictional world into something inspired by events in history in “Torquemada 71,” which calls attention to the Spanish friar, Tomas de Torquemada, who was responsible for the burning of 2,000 heretics and for the torture and death of many more. Oborn’s voice singing, “Come now and torture me” becomes soaked in heavy guitar fuzz and slashy distortion. It sounds torturous and drawn out, like the dismemberment of a body part. Electric Wizard is a doom curated from the disgusting truth in bands like Black Sabbath, and their surreal counterparts like Pentagram. It melts each influence together into a sound of dripping black tar from the top of a succubus leading to the void. Other present doom bands that level with Electric Wizard are Sleep and Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats, who project doom with their own blackened style. They keep doom thriving after 47 years of existing. It remains to be one of the most prominent sub-genres of metal because of its growing sludge sound and consistent themes of death, darkness and the occult.

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The Best Scooby Doo! Movies to Watch this Halloween IAN HARRIS

Daily Arts Writer

Who doesn’t love Scooby Doo? The mysteries, the chases, the Scooby Snacks, everyone has got a fond memory of watching

the Mystery Incorporated gang crack a tough case. Here’s a rundown of ten of Scooby’s greatest (and strangest) hits!

10. “Scooby Doo Pirates Ahoy!” Anyone who thinks pirates are rad will get a kick out of this pirate themed adventure. Released in 2006, this is one of the more recent entries on the list and one of the last Scooby Doo movies follow the classic struc-

This film from the late ‘90-s features fake aliens and real aliens alike. Recommended for those with a sci-fi yearn-

the only memorable thing about it, but that seems worthy enough to give it the number 9 ranking on this list.

This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

King, who plans to use the “Goblin Scepter” to control Halloween and therefore take over the earth. It’s a

7. “Scooby Doo and the Goblin King” Scooby and Shaggy caught up on Halloween night in the evil plot of the Goblin

Scooby and Shaggy ditch the TV series to become Hollywood executives! This movie is a raucous send-up of late ‘70-s cinema and

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Freeform’s ‘13 Nights of Halloween’ sucks (really) In their network switchup, Freeform forgot the series’ true purpose Daily Arts Writer

When ABC Family transformed itself into Freeform in a total rebranding of the network during the winter of 2015, the newly minted title aimed to draw what the company called the “Becomers” — the generation who grew up with ABC Family or, more specifically, the millennial generation. In a way, breaking with ABC Family was an ingenious idea that could allow Freeform the freedom to add series and movies which may not have aligned with their previous branding, which was aimed primarily at younger

staples such as “Hocus Pocus” and the Tim Burton films have never failed to draw in a large viewer base, adult and child alike, and the continuous showing of these films provide a nice reminiscence for those of us who grew up on the franchises. In many ways, Freeform has succeeded in keeping with the early 2000s programming, accomplishing its mission of keeping the classics in the lineup. However, it fails in truly incorporating movies which would appeal to this same generation. Maybe things were scarier when I was 11, but ever since the switch to Freeform, the channel that’s running is not at

TV, so I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys picking out references to obscure media from yesteryear.

5. “Scooby Doo/ Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed” The live action Scooby Doo movies from the early 2000’s are objectively terrible, but people of a certain age will still find them strangely appealing in a nostalgic way if nothing else. They’re silly and funny and feature a young Isla Fisher

viewers and families. People enjoy continuity in their lives and to have an entire network follow you as you navigate life is pretty damn cool. Too bad Freeform isn’t taking advantage of this. For those of us who didn’t grow up watching the network, ABC Family was well-known for its marathon specials, specifically around Halloween and Christmas, aptly titled the “13 Nights of Halloween” and the “25 Days of Christmas.” During those 13 nights, there was never a shortage of spooky airings that walked the line between terrifying and family-friendly; the perfect addition to a brisk October evening. Airings of

This one’s just a classic. The gang travels to Mexico to visit a friend of Fred’s only to discover a monster is terrorizing his town.

There are some great side characters to be found here as well as the most surprising villain reveal of any movie on this list.

who’s behind the monster in the first ten minutes, but remember these movies are made for kids, so cut it some slack.

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ludicrous plot, and I imagine it would be a hilarious way to kick back after a long night out this Halloween.

6. “Scooby Doo Goes Hollywood!”

Certainly one of the most bizarre Scooby Doo f licks on the market, this one finds

ing, not recommended for those who like happy endings, as this story has a pretty sad ending for Shaggy’s love life.

3. “Scooby Doo and the Monster of Mexico”

ture of a minor character being unmasked as the villain at the end of the story. After this the franchise jumped the shark a bit, with crossovers with WWE, WrestleMania, and the rock band KISS coming soon after.

9. “Scooby Doo and the Witch’s Ghost” This is the one that introduces the Hex Girls, a memorable trio of pop-rock singers that have become recurring characters in the Scooby Doo franchise. That’s basically

4. “Scooby Doo and the Alien Invasion”

8. “Scooby Doo and Loch Ness Monster” Is the loch ness monster real? Probably not, but this mystery has some pretty great moments anyways. Anyone with half a brain will likely be able to figure out

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and Alicia Silverstone in minor roles. The quality degrades significantly in the second one so it’s really no surprise they never made a third. And, for the record, Linda Cardellini as Velma is absolutely genius casting.

all reminiscent of the original “13 Nights.” I guess one could argue that “Monster’s University” is scary for some — monsters for the kids, crippling college debt for the adults — but then again, it’s a little far-fetched to replace Burton classics such as “The Corpse Bride” with an airing of the “Twilight” saga. While it’s easy to understand the reasoning there (vampires = Halloween), it’s hardly a replacement for classic thrillers. Again, we could argue that some of the Halloween movies Freeform has been running might have been considered frightening to our younger selves, but in looking at the lineup, it’s clearly not the case here, as “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” has been added to this year’s “13 Nights,” and the only thing remotely scary about that movie is Johnny Depp. The lack of scare is odd, since the conception of the network was built around the idea of appealing to an older audience. Given this premise, it would only make sense to air movies which were special to our generation at different times in our lives. Flicks such as “Halloweentown” and “Hocus Pocus” would give us that old sense of nostalgia while newer horror flicks such as “Paranormal Activity” or “The Conjuring” would appeal

2. “Scooby Doo on Zombie Island” This movie is genuinely terrifying. My brother and I never finished watching it when we were kids because of how scary this thing is. There’s no playing around

here, these are real zombies after our beloved gang, no masks, no tricks and no treats. Do not watch with children. Do not watch after midnight.

1. “Scooby Doo and the Cyber Chase” Ask anyone what his or her favorite Scooby Doo movie is and this inevitably gets the prize. There’s just something fantastic about the mystery gang getting sucked into a video game rendition of their lives and being forced to beat the game or lose it all. It’s a classic cartoon set-up that still provides lots

to the older audience Freeform is attempting to target. In the early 2000s, we were graced with the peak years of the “13 Nights” promotion. Not only were the “Halloweentown” movies running constantly, but so were scarier films, such as “Poltergeist” and “Stephen King’s ‘It’.” Given the network’s recent

These marathons act neither as a replacement nor an exception for Freeform’s shortcomings additions to “13 Nights,” it’s almost shocking to see Freeform moving in reverse and giving rise to more family-friendly films that barely pass as Halloween movies. With the recent passing of Debbie Reynolds, now feels like the opportune time to have run the “Halloweentown” movies, especially because the cast recently reunited to honor the

of laughs, thrills, and a great villain / monster to boot. This is the movie that everyone remembers from when they were kids and this is the Scooby Doo movie everyone wants to watch again today. However, be prepared to feel old when you recognize how hilariously dated the technology in this movie is.

late-great Reynolds. This isn’t an isolated event, though, as recent remakes of Halloween originals (see: “It” (2017)) also feel like missed opportunities. When “Hocus Pocus” aired sporadically last year, much to the disappointment of viewers, Freeform rethought their strategy. This Halloween, the ’90s comedy masterpiece will run for 24 hours straight, marathon style and not unlike TBS’s 24 hour airing of “A Christmas Story” on Christmas Eve. In keeping with the Freeform tendencies to air theme-specific weekend marathons, a Tim Burton marathon will also run this year — sans “Corpse Bride,” unfortunately. Still, these marathons act neither as a replacement nor an exception for Freeform’s shortcomings in providing a lineup which is true to its network mission. Even though some of the original “13 Nights” films have admittedly fallen away into the ABC Family graveyard, what is ultimately lost is the purpose of switching over to Freeform in the first place. That, and we can’t help but miss “Halloweentown” and Disney’s “Under Wraps.” Because who wouldn’t love a mummy (Bill Fagerbakke, “Blackish”) dancing alone to “All by Myself”? Same, mummy. Same.

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