VOL. XLIV, No. 20 March 24, 2015 Simulation challenges students to face everyday obstacles of the poor By Sascha Raiyn other. There was a pawnshop, a home- their kids up on time. Some people News Editor less shelter a cash-and go business. were getting in trouble with social Last week students had the chance There was a transportation pass that services or with the police depart- to experience what life is like for had to be purchased and given to each ment for child neglect because they people struggling through poverty. business or service. It represented the couldn’t pick their kids up on time The Office of Metropolitan- Im cost of a bus ride or car trip for some. or they couldn’t get to them. They pact hosted a 2-day Poverty Simu- For others it represented the time got stuck in line somewhere else.” lation. Using Kochoff Hall as its it took to walk to work or school or They would just get stressed. The city, the simulation put 120 students somewhere else. Even if a student had Missouri Association for Commu- in the shoes of an impoverished been sent to the wrong place, the cost nity Action designed the simulation. family for an accelerated month. had to be taken from the transit pass. They provide a kit that includes the “(The goal was) to have students family profiles, play money, trans- realize how frustrating and how chal- “One little thing can portation passes and other accessories lenging all the intricacies of living in to realize the simulated community. poverty really are, and how there’s re- just put everything The city was run by student volun- ally not a simple solution,” said OMI teers and volunteers from the OMI’s program coordinator Molly Manley. out of order.” Public Allies Cohort. Manley said Students were assigned profiles that volunteers reported that the simu- included their age, income, ethnic- The experience was designed to illus- lation was also difficult for them. ity, work status and family unit. Pro- trate how many obstacles there are for Even pretending to be human ser- files varied from a single 80 year old poor people and how difficult it can be vice agencies without enough re- man to a family of 5 with an infant to navigate around them even with help. sources was frustrating, they reported. a family of siblings with no parents. “Students were very surprised at “It really helps you to realize Each was given a budget and told to how hard it was,” Manley said. “They that things are a lot more compli- survive for a month.The city includ- were surprised by how stressful it cated than they seem,” said Man- ed schools that parents had to make was. ”“They would say ‘so you have ley. “ Even when you try to do the sure children attended, homes where to go to work, you have to go make right thing it’s not always the easiest rent and utilities had to be paid, and all these payments, we have to get thing for them and it’s not always the mouths that had to be fed. The students our kids from school, we have to go things that gets them over the edge.” had to interact with businesses, so- buy groceries.’ You could see people OMI plans to stage the poverty cial service agencies, police and each struggling because they couldn’t pick simulation for students every year. UM-Dearborn introduces new degrees, majors this fall Business studies provides security for liberal arts By Sascha Raiyn pursue,” Wells said. “It’s News Editor taking it to the next level.” Liberal arts majors may This kind of program is soon be able to gain more se- rare Wells said. When the col- curity in the job market and a leges were researching it they better chance at winning an only found three other schools argument with their parents. that offer something similar. This fall the Univer- “The broad training sity of -Dearborn and wide exposure from lib- will offer a second major eral arts and humanities, to some liberal arts stu- coupled with the practical dents – business studies. skills offered through busi- The major is a prod- ness, is a very powerful uct of a collaboration be- combination,” Martin Her- tween the College of Arts, shock, the dean of CASL Sciences and Letters and told UM-Dearborn’s reporter. the College of Business. Hershock said the second Susan Wells, the under- major gives students and po- graduate program director tential employers the chance for the College of Business to “break out of the box a bit.” said the second major is de- He said the communication, signed to give liberal arts research and critical think- event for incoming students. Students can choose to fol- Photo Courtesy of rebellesociety.com students the opportunity to ing skills developed in the “As I was talking to a low one of four tracks: com- pursue their passions while liberal arts could add a new student who was undecided munications, economics, psy- “It gives them the gaining the skills and creden- dimension when applied to and her mother, their eyes chology or general business. tials to compete for a wider traditional business positions. lit up when I mentioned “That really sets it apart opportunities in the ad- range of jobs. Students will He also said he is find- business studies,” he said. from other schools,” Wells said. supplement their liberal arts ing that combining the two “The mom immediately Business Studies is education with training in areas is providing a sense of saw a tangible path to a ca- a second major, not a de- ministrative end of what- business and management. comfort to both parents and reer. The student saw some- gree. Students can’t choose “It gives them the op- students. He spoke about thing that would appease it alone. It will be offered ever they pursue.” portunities in the adminis- the new business studies her parents and still allow at UM-Dearborn begin- trative end of whatever they second major at a recent her to focus on her passion.” ning in the fall of 2015. New degrees continued on page 2 March 24, 2015 The Michigan Journal / 2 News Vol. XLIV, No. 20 New degrees, majors coming in the fall, cont. CASL announces new applied New child’s life degree puts statistics major specialists on the front lines The College of Arts, Sci- pharmaceutical industries.” where people want to keep ences and Letters will launch CASL Associate Dean track of stuff…Applied sta- with traumatized children a new undergraduate degree Michael Lachance said ap- tistics programs give stu- in applied statistics this fall. This fall the College of Ed- child and their parents, their includes courses in health, The degree will expand “Our research shows the ucation, Health and Human teachers, and their health- education, child develop- upon a minor offered by the Services will offer a Bachelor care providers,” said CE- ment and family as well Department of Mathemat- job market for statisticians of Arts degree in child’s life. HHS Dean Janine Janosky. as clinical experience with ics and Statistics. Depart- The program will train She said specialists will be certified child specialists. ment chair Jennifer Zhao will grow another 40 percent students to be child’s life trained to create collabora- Child specialists may work said the program responds specialists working to re- tions between educational, in health, social service or to an increased demand for through 2020” duce the negative impact health and human services educational organizations. statistics training by both of traumatic and stressful that allow children to ex- “UM-Dearborn trained students and employers. plied statistics is a smart dents the practical tools and events on children coping press and understand their Child’s Life professionals “Our research shows the choice, because the skills skills they need to be suc- with serious health issues. emotions during experi- will be on the front lines of job market for statisticians are needed in every industry. cessful in the workforce.” “Child life specialists ences like hospitalization. protecting lifetime health will grow another 40 percent “If you have that statis- The applied statis- work with children liv- UM-Dearborn’s program through their intervention through 2020,” Zhao said. tics base, you can help any tics major requires 24 ing with serious chronic or is one of only three child and service during vulner- “Particularly in market re- other discipline,” Lachance credit hours of content at acute medical conditions, specialist training programs able periods in a child’s de- search and ‘big data’ analy- said. “You can help al- the 300- and 400-level. by interacting with the in Michigan. 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Photo courtesy of redorbit.com By: Courtney Morrison itating is like going to the Individuals with chronic spiritual reasons, it is impor- other college campuses and and thinks it will soon be- Staff Writer gym only for your brain.” pain and anxiety have seen tant to note that the medita- Hutton hopes that the pro- come apart of society’s ev- The Counseling and Dis- Meditation is essentially a significant reduction in tion program being offered gram will catch on as quick- eryday lives. Everyone in- abilities Office (CDO) has a state of thoughtless aware- their pain and anxiety, over is nondenominational and ly at UM-Dearborn as it volved in the program has implemented a new program ness. The goal of meditation a substantial amount of time, strictly for mental health did on other campuses. She high hopes for the program “Meditating is like going to the gym only for your brain” to help students, faculty, and is to promote focus on the when practicing meditation. reasons. says meditation has become to ease the UM-Dearborn staff practice good mental present moment rather than This exercise also benefits Meditation is offered on “much more mainstream” community’s stress. health. worry about what is going to those with eating disorders, Meditation classes are happen in the future or what substance abuse, and pro- now being offered every has happened in the past. motes goal-directed behav- Tuesday from 12:30pm to Breathing awareness and ior. 1:30pm and Wednesdays mantras are an essential part Hutton stressed that these from 5:00-6:00pm, in the of mediation. There will be meditation classes are not faculty lounge 1208, of the several types of meditation targeted toward a specific Mardigian Library. The taught depending on what group of people. They are Counseling office sees stu- that particular instructor’s open to the entire UM-Dear- dents and staff with a variety specialty is. born community. of stressors from academic For the first 10 to 15 min- The classes are run on a to personal. They decided utes of each class, the in- “drop-in and drop-out ba- that meditation was the best structor will go over how to sis.” There is no sign up or option to help combat these meditate for beginners. Reg- commitment to the classes. common issues. ulars or people with more Scheduling will change each “Just like physical activ- experience meditating are semester based on the medi- ity and eating is essential to welcome to attend this ses- tation teachers’ schedules good health, meditating is sion or can come in after the and the demand from the too,” said Debra Hutton, the instruction is over. UM-Dearborn community. director of the CDO. “ Med- Practicing meditation has While some religions a variety of proven benefits. do practice meditation for Photo courtesy of aktuale.mk

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Email us at [email protected] The Michigan Journal/4 March 24, 2015 opinions Vol. XLIV, No. 20 Why I’m Marching BY AFEEFEH SEBLINI Michigan, drafting 10 solid items is an impor- Guest Writer tant first step. The final draft of the list of de- Or more accurately, why I’m rising. As a mands is one that quite frankly blew me away, Michigan resident, there’s no doubt that I have for each one elicited feelings of indignation that first-hand experience of some of the- prob the issue being addressed was even a problem, lems that arise from over-worked and under- and relief (as well as a sense of gladness) that employed public services, poorly maintained someone had the forethought to write it down. roads, and a seeming inattention to the gener- They are well-thought out, well-articulated, al public--and by that I mean “middle class” to and I know that come March 26 at 11:30 am, low-income families and minorities. It seems, they will be well-presented to the representa- however, that I am not the only one noticing tives outside of the hall, whether I am there to the discrepancies between what we are prom- witness it or not. And I know for a fact that it ised during election time, and what actually really doesn’t matter that I’m not loud or that happens once people are in office. I get it. Be- I am seemingly incapable of stomping. I know ing in public office is hard: the constant de- that it will be one of those moments that es- mands on your time, the piles of paperwork, cape the suffocating dusts of history, one that always juggling the people’s wants with what will rise with the voices of hundreds and will the admin wants. Forget about what you want. be repeated by thousands. Because our fore- I mean, I was senior committee president my fathers had a certain idea when writing the last year of highschool, so I am supposedly Constitution, and as the years have passed, the well-versed in the art of playing politics and American people’s representatives have add- getting stuff done. But I have to say, even I can’t Photo courtesy of metrotimes.com ed and modified it to fit the changing times. spend every meeting messing around; at some The Michigan Capitol building at Lansing, where the march will be held. Well, times have changed again. And I know point you have to sit down and get serious. gung-ho, but also a bit unsure as to how to added to the list, and I realized that this was that the Michigan that’s part of such a diverse What we’ve been noticing, however, go about solidifying a demand. I knew things far greater than myself. Not only were the is- America--the one that was among the first to be is that while things sure have been going in weren’t the best they could be, and I knew sues being addressed quite serious, and most a free state, the one that gave birth to so much a certain direction, they seem to be going that some pretty worrisome things have been I entirely agreed with, but there was a wide culture and revolution, that is home to such an in, well, the wrong direction. How do we going on (Have you heard of fracking? No? range of them. So much so, many of us don’t astonishing scope of beautiful landscapes, ani- know? Because not only are things not get- Look it up. It’s not good), but what could I even realize that we are being influenced by mals, and humans alike--would never stand to ting better, they’re actually getting worse. do about it? Even if I did march, what help them. We cannot even comprehend the scope be party to something that would harm it and its At first I didn’t know how to put it into would that do? I have an, at times, frustrat- of the problems that may affect us, because inhabitants. I know for a fact that this March, words--it felt like I was merely blowing things ingly low voice and an even softer foot- we don’t realize we are experiencing them. with the Michigan people making their way out of proportion. When my fellow Social Jus- step. I felt my presence would go unnoticed. Furthermore, even if not every single prob- to the Capitol, will be the first step to putting tice League members brought up the Michi- Then I took a look at some of the demands lem relates to every single person, nor does things right--and making our state, and there- gan Students Rise: March on Lansing, I was that students from all over Michigan had every demand address every issue present in fore our communities, a better place to live. ‘Schocking’ news from Congress

BY ZAC PALMER going on for a long time. very successful. It’s a shame Staff Writer In fact, he takes pictures of that this actually occurs in It’s hard for our govern- all his lavish vacations and our country’s most coveted ment to go very long without posts them on Instagram! and honorable body of Leg- getting itself into a scandal. This guy is not your normal islators. This time it was Illinois Rep- Congressman either. He has I’m sure we will learn resentative Aaron Schock posed shirtless for Men’s more with the federal probe,

Photo courtesy of spoileralert.nolblug.hu Spoilers: [redacted] kills [redacted] BY CODY DRAPER Staff Writer

A few weeks ago major story twist you have to avoid really upset; if you in one of my class- the show has had. social media like the spoil something for es, I had a relatively I haven’t seen the plague if you aren’t me, I’ll get really simple experience show, although I watching something irate. Photo courtesy of wonkette.com that aggravated me. have read the books live. Good luck not I take great care Aaron Schock jumping in front of a glacier, via his Instagram page. It was a long it is adapted from, so finding out who not to spoil some- who is being called out for Health magazine and was but nothing is looking good night class, and our I knew everything died on the latest thing for someone his “unethical” spending the youngest Congressman for Schock at this point in professor gives us they were talking episode of “Game unless they explic- of taxpayer money. He has in the House when elected. time. He may be in for an ex- a short break in the about. Still, I lis- of Thrones” if you itly ask me about been accused of many trans- These facts all steer him tended vacation, and it won’t middle. We were in tened with growing use the Internet, or it. Otherwise, I will gressions that should never away from your normal old be spent zip lining in South said break, and as disbelief with one possibly even go out keep my trap shut. be mentioned when talking guy politician stereotype. America or mountain climb- I was sitting at my thing on my mind. in public. It’s just the right “he used taxpayer He’s been different from the “This guy is not your desk wishing I had Guys, spoilers! This is a pet thing to do, and I ex- money for concert start, and it looks like he’s normal Congressman brought something Spoilers are an peeve of mine that pect other people to going to be leaving office in to eat, I couldn’t interesting and rath- gets under my skin. do the same thing. tickets, private jet the same fashion. either. He has posed help but overhear a er modern concept. Most people don’t It’s like the golden flights, and trips Schock announced his shirtless for Men’s conversation two of Although they have want to be spoiled rule: treat others abroad.” resignation last Tuesday, cit- Health magazine my classmates were pretty much existed when it comes to how you want to ing his inability to get work having. for as long as sto- something they care be treated. If you about an elected official. done from being in the spot- and was the youngest Seated several ries have, the sig- about (there are wouldn’t want One of his stealing ven- light and having to deal with Congressman in the seats away from nificance of ruining some exceptions, something spoiled tures involved him report- all the questions he’s trying House when elected. me, and in perfectly someone’s story ex- you weirdos). I am for you, take care to ing expenses from a car to answer. To add to that, These facts all steer normal speaking perience is a newer particularly both- not do the same for he drove. He gets a certain Schock is also now under voices, they were phenomenon. The ered by spoilers. It other people. Even amount of reimbursement federal investigation for his him away from your discussing the show rise and spread of is so bad that I often if spoilers mean for the number of miles he improper use of taxpayer normal old guy politi- “Game of Thrones.” more types of me- avoid trailers out of nothing to you, drives, and he reported that money. cian stereotype.” In less than five dia, and especially fear of learning too please be consider- he drove many more miles All in all, Schock can be minutes, they (not at the rise of the Inter- much ahead of time. ate of other people. than he actually did. By do- described as a deceiving and ing in Tibet. Frankly, he de- all quietly) brought net have contributed If I accidentally ing so, he got paid taxpayer untrustworthy man. As an serves every bit of criticism up basically every to this. Nowadays spoil myself, I’ll get money that goes right into elected official you should he’s receiving and more. his pocket. be held to the highest of stan- Schock took advantage of “I take great care not to spoil something for someone unless On top of that he used dards and this is an absolute- the system we have in place taxpayer money for concert ly appalling story. Thank- and used it to further his per- they explicitly ask me about it. Otherwise, I will keep my trap tickets, private jet flights, fully, his only supporter is sonal adventures. Hopefully shut.” and trips abroad. It’s shock- his father who claims that, they don’t uncover any other ing that nobody picked up as long as he isn’t in jail taxpayer frauds, as that mon- on this sooner as it has been two years from now, he’ll be ey is never coming back. March 24, 2015 The Michigan Journal/5 Vol. XLIV, No. 20 opinions

BY ASHLEY PRESTON The Future is Bright Staff Writer When you’re little, you formu- had to change; I was wrong. Had I been too afraid to try late ideas in your head about what After coming to Dearborn, I again, I would never have had you want to do, who you want to learned that I had a valuable talent: the chance to succeed. And while become and where you want it writing. Without the encourage- making an attempt is only half the to happen. As you grow up, real- ment and help of my professors, battle, the other half being hard ity begins to make you think that family, friends and The Michigan work and dedication, it is often the maybe your dreams were a little Journal, I honestly don’t know most difficult decision to make. far-fetched, so you make adjust- when or if I would have ever “I stand here before you now, ments to what you think will be discovered my love for writing. the Valedictorian, the supposed more “probable” for your suc- I want you to know, from me best of our class, and I want to cess. I’ve watched other people to you, that you can always make tell you that I am also afraid. do it and I have done it myself. your dreams happen. When they Because you can never predict We don’t want to set ourselves up seem out of reach, try anyway. what’s going to happen in the for failure on purpose, so we like Don’t change them. And if you fail future, you can only plan for it.” to set goals that are more in reach twice, you’re a hell of a lot stron- Ryan Danko, the Valedicto- and if our original plan works ger that the ones who never tried. rian of my high school graduating out, it’s just an added bonus. You don’t have to let fear make class, shared those words with us I’ve recently made my biggest decisions for you. You’ve got to on Graduation Day. I think they’re Photo courtesy Ashley Preston dream come true. I was accept- look in the mirror and see that you important to hear. It doesn’t mat- ed to The University of Michi- are someone who is as capable as ter how academically high you Ashley Preston poses with her Michigan-themed graduation cap. gan - Ann Arbor as a transfer. anyone of being great. If no one rank, where you come from, or “...you can always make your dreams happen. I had planned to apply to Ann ever failed, no one would ever what you believe in, we all have Arbor for Fall 2015, but as time succeed. It is only through fail- fears of the future. The only When they seem out of reach, try anyway. Don’t went on, I started to lose hope ures that we learn how to succeed; sure way to face them is to try. change them. And if you fail twice, you’re a hell in myself. I didn’t want to ap- not trying is essentially denying of a lot stronger that the ones who never tried.” ply again to hear once again that yourself the opportunity for suc- I failed. I told myself my dream cess. You deserve more than that. All editor positions are open and applications will be accepted beginning in April. Send your resume and two writing samples to [email protected] or [email protected] The Michigan Journal/6 March 24, 2015 Vol. XLIV, No. 20 Arts & Entertainment SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium: BY DESIREE HOY Staff Writer What’s all the hype about? Now that the weather is finally breaking and fun is in the purchase your tickets online, because word is the line can get people are at work. Not to say that my readers don’t work, but air, most people are trying to find interesting things to do. Just kind of long, especially on weekends, and its slightly cheaper whatever, you get the point. I don’t think over overcrowding a little over a month ago the Michigan SEA LIFE Aquarium this way as well. They even have an annual ticket option that will be an issue for long, but people are psyched-out about this opened, and people seem to be enjoying it. It’s located inside includes awesome benefits, and pretty much pays for itself af- aquarium right now, because it just opened up. the Great Lakes Crossing Outlet Mall in Auburn Hills close to ter 2-3 visits. However, it’s understandable if you’re not ready The aquarium received decent reviews from the general the Rainforest Cafe. to make that kind of commitment, so an individual ticket will public saying that it is delightful, fun, and clean. They had SEA LIFE has a variety of exotic sea creatures that are like- run you a little over 20 bucks. I would also consider booking me at clean, but some people can be so unreasonable in those ly to keep you fascinated throughout the tour. It is said they in advance due to the aquarium selling out often during special reviews, stating that there were “Too many strollers.” Mov- have a giant octopus, a manta ray, jelly fishes, sea horses, and events which they hold every few weeks. ing along, they have great customer service employees who amongst other things six new sharks! They also have an inter- While, most people seem to be pleased with their overall are extremely hospitable and figured out ways to make light active touchpool which includes things that people typically experience at the aquarium some were upset with a few things. comments like the “Stroller lady.” I think the aquarium is a eat, like crab and shrimp. Let’s talk about that, or actually let’s Due to the grand opening being on Jan. 29, most people are beautiful, educational experience, so get online and book your not if you guys are interested, it’s there. quite anxious to see what all the hype is about, which has re- ticket today! Before going to visit the aquarium, I suggest you consider a sulted in some overcrowding. A good way to avoid this is couple of tips to ensure smoother experience. First, be sure to to go on a weekday, or generally during a time when most

BY COLLIN WARD“The Jinx”: The lives and leaths of Robert Durst Staff Writer “Nobody tells the whole truth.” of Morris Black. minimal original music, and the colorful cast time on the FBI’s most wanted list, and how Tingling with suspense and dripping with And that’s all in the first two episodes. of passionate characters that Jarecki inter- exactly he defended himself in a Texas court- style and blood HBO’s provocative six part What follows is a dark, twisted, and shock- views. house for the murder and dismemberment of true-crime documentary series is a gripping ing dive down Jarecki, who Morris Black. account of a diabolical sociopath. the rabbit hole is best known The final episode is nothing short ofa The series, which just ended its six week with director for his Academy heart pounding shocker with its out on having run on the premium cable network, tells the Andrew Jar- Award nominat- a major effect on the many open cases sur- decade plus twisting story of Robert Durst, ecki and Rob- ed documentary rounding Durst. the heir of a multimillion dollar New York re- ert Durst. “Capturing the Throughout the series the viewer cannot altor company and his many aliases. While “The Friedmans,” does help to ask themselves, “Why did he agree to The first episode picks up in Galveston, Jinx” is its a marvelous job be a part of this show?” It is there that the Texas in 2001 with the arrest of Durst for own living compiling and central character trait of Durst appears, a man the murder of his neighbor Morris Black. We and breathing presenting inter- with a dark past who has repeatedly gotten come to learn through the following episodes show, one can- views, documents, away with everything he has or has not done. that this is not Durst’s first run in with the not help to re- and photographs He views himself as unstoppable, and his in- law. In 1982, Durst’s first wife, and medical call the 2014 for the viewer and terview is another example of Durst’s remark- student, Kathleen McCormack went missing. Podcast SE- Photo courtesy of hitfix.com his composure in able arrogance. With no body and a botched investigation the RIAL and fans the game changing “The Jinx” is currently streaming in full case was eventually closed and Kathleen re- of the podcast will no doubt fall in love with final episode is nothing short of brilliance. on HBO To Go and HBO on demand, do not mained missing. the episodic formate and slow reveal of infor- “The Jinx” effortlessly bounces between miss this gripping true crime documentary In 2000, with newly discovered evidence, mation. But what sets “The Jinx” in a whole past and present, the latter which involves that is still unfolding in front of our very eyes. the case was reopened and within a year Durst different stratosphere is its beautifully photo- Jarecki interviewing Durst himself. Durst re- fled to Texas and was arrested for the killing graphed re-staging of events, the hauntingly calls everything from his mother’s death, his Disney’s “Cinderella” the original. lead or tell us the ‘Cinderella story ence through the journey. Despite would break even once it was re- BY KAITYLN WALKER Staff Writer “Disney finally got Cinderella you haven’t heard’, Branagh is sim- the lack of grand musical numbers leased in theaters. In just one week- right — for now and, happily, ever ply happy to tell the story again in a like the original animated “Cinder- end they have raked in $38 million The story of “Cinderella” is a tale after,” said Richard Corliss, writer powerful way with a new and strong ella”, Patrick Doyle crafted beauti- more than their production costs. as old as time – no, wait, that’s the for Time Magazine. cast.” ful music that still gave off the mag- This new fad of live-action fairy wrong Disney movie. Anyway, it’s Director Kenneth Branagh, also It’s hard not to have an amaz- ical fairy tale feel. tale movies will continue on with hard not to know the fairy tale of known for directing “Thor,” took ing movie with a cast compiled In just one weekend “Cinderella “Pan” flying into theaters this sum- a young servant girl whose dreams this movie to the next level by adding of actors such as Oscar winner managed to generate over $70 mil- mer and “Beauty and the Beast” in come true when she falls for Prince so much more to the storyline than Cate Blanchett as the Stepmother, lion in ticket sales just in the United 2017. Let’s hope that these films Charming. in the 1950s version. For instance, “Downton Abbey” star Lily James States. That’s almost $10 million rise to the same greatness as “Cin- Disney’s remake of the classic instead of meeting the prince at the as Cinderella, “Game of Thrones” more than Disney’s last live-action derella” seems to have done so far. animated film from 1950 hit- the ball, Ella (only called Cinderella by star Richard Madden as Prince Kit, film, “Maleficent”, made its entire As Cinderella’s mother told her aters March 13 at the stroke of mid- her step –family) comes across him and 2-time Oscar nominee Helen duration in theaters. The movie has before she dies, “I don’t have a lot night. Although cherished songs hunting a stag in the forest. Bonham Carter as the Fairy God- also grossed $62.4 million in over- of time left, so remember this: have like “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart A Rotten Tomatoes reviewer mother. seas ticket sales thus far. courage and be kind. Where there Makes” and “Bibidi-Bobbidi-Boo” said, “Instead of trying to show us While the cast is a very important Disney spent a grand total of $95 is kindness, there is goodness and were not in the new live-action film, a different angle of the classic tale part of making a movie great, so is million on making the new “Cinder- where there is goodness, there is it seemed to be just as magical as or trying to cast the villain as the the soundtrack that carries the audi- ella” movie and had doubts that it magic.”

BY AISHA NADEEM Beauty Tips from Aisha: Hair care Staff Writer

I hear many people talk about how Pakistani and Indian peo- • Over use of shampoo can also dry out the hair and make ple have amazing and luscious hair. Well, as a Pakistani, I’m it dull here to tell you some of our secrets to hair care. Right away, • If your ends are dry and the scalp is the problem, just I will remind you that eating healthy is the biggest factor. An condition everything else but the roots of your hair interesting fact is that the lentils that Pakistani/Indians eat are known for good hair health (this is only one of many things, so Now for people with dry or damaged hair: don’t completely depend on it). • Do not wash often because shampoo can be very drying • Do not use cheap shampoo- look into moisturizing Moving on, I will mention oils often because they are just shampoo and natural oils so beneficial! My grandma used to apply oil in my mom’s hair • Do not skip trimming hair time if split ends show as a kid- the rule was at least twice a week! Oil is food for the • Do not ignore what you’re eating (may be due to lack of scalp, and the scalp makes all the difference. vitamin that takes away shine and natural health of hair) Here are some oils to try. The secret is to massage them very • Do not swim too much (chlorine is damaging to hair) well onto the scalp for a good 15 minutes at least (massaging • Do not straighten/curl hair as often (Try to find natural helps the oil get deep into roots AND helps with blood circula- better ways to do so without heat!) tion). Also, leave it in for 3-4 hours before washing it out well in the shower. It’s even better to leave it overnight! Here are Do-Not’s for any hair type if not mentioned above: • Olive oil Photo courtesy of hairstyle-blog.com • Do not brush hair right out of shower • Sesame oil • Do not blow dry right by the roots of hair • Coconut oil Now that I have talked about what to do for hair care, it’s • Do not brush hair harshly if tangled (start at bottom of • Argan oil important to discuss what NOT to do. So here it goes! First hair and work your way up) • Mustard oil- The one I found most useful let’s discuss common hair issues that I hear about, which are: • Do not over use any products or straighten/curl As I mentioned earlier, the scalp is what makes the differ- too greasy, dry, split ends, rough texture, dull, and hair loss. ence. This means keeping the scalp clean is very important. The first thing I would advise is not to wash your hair every A couple important notes to why there are hair loss prob- • Use a cleansing shampoo, but not a too-drying shampoo single day. Some people think that’s gross, but surprisingly due lems: • Use baking soda paste (baking soda and water/or olive to different hair types, some people can get away with washing • It could be due to not eating/drinking properly oil) and apply to scalp for 10 minutes and rinse out. This hair only once or twice a week! • Lack of a certain vitamin cleanses the scalp well Also, buy the right kind of shampoo- this can be frustrating, • Side effect of a certain medication • Apply crushed bananas and yogurt to scalp for freshen but it pays to do research online and save your time and hair in • Stress (oh boy, that really doesn’t help me because then scalp the long run. I get stressed about losing hair which only causes more • Use a gentle brush or comb for scalp (do not scrape) Note for people with really oily/quickly oily hair: hair loss due to stress… crazy cycle! Haha) • Stick to natural remedies for healthy results – try to • The mistake is washing your hair too often, which • Not enough sleep (seriously!) avoid hair products on scalp you’d assume naturally would take away the grease. *I want to make it clear that if you are dealing with hair loss, The problem is that it does the opposite! Because the And most importantly, if it is noticeably falling out, please it may be due to a serious health issue or just natural aging. hair is quickly stripped of natural oils, it actually causes check with a doctor. There could be a serious health issue lying These tips do not work like magic; they just help hair care. your body to readjust and add more, which defeats the behind this. Good hair is a sign of good health- notice it! purpose. Strange, right? Thank you and have a nice hair day! March 24 ,2015 The Michigan Journal/7 Vol. XLIV, No. 20 Arts & Entertainment Bringing the Concert to You Fifth Harmony Photos courtesy of Albana Myftari

BY MIRANDA KARANFILI Staff Writer Fifth Harmony shines Fifth Harmony shines bright after their The five singers introduced themselves used the medley to transition into their own They danced in perfectly choreographed rou- concert on Monday March 16 at the Royal in between songs, going towards the crowds song “Like Mariah” which includes a sample tines, all while holding high notes and com- Music Theatre. stretching out their hands to the fans and from Mariah Carey’s song “Always Be My bining their voices in harmony. After thousands of girls young and old holding hands with them. Baby.” The song really showcases the girls’ Fifth Harmony closed the show out with lined the block of the theatre cramming into Next, after opening with “Reflection,” the vocal range. their hit “Brave, Honest, Beautiful.” During the venue like sardines it was safe to say the girls performed songs from their EP, which Especially Dinah Jane, the youngest mem- the introduction of the song, the girls were fans were in for a treat that night. included “Better Together” and “Miss Movin ber of the group, is able to hit the same sultry heard over the speakers, but not seen, telling The crowd was buzzing with the electricity On.” The songs generated a strong response low notes as Carey, while Normani Kordei the audience in a speech, “You are brave, you in the air; they were waiting for the girls. The with the fans, leading them to sing along in and Ally Brooke took charge of the infamous are beautiful, you are worthy.” A powerful house lights went dark and the white curtain sync with the performers. The girls held out whistle tones in the song. message for young women, especially today that was covering the stage fell as the beats their microphones to the fans, as they sang to- The Mariah Carey medley was a great com- in a society which still tries to break down to their first song from their set “Reflection” gether the songs that helped Fifth Harmony position; it was a treat for many of the older girls’ self worth. began to play. Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, establish their growing success. fans in the audience and even younger fans The group takes the stage again dancing Camila Cabello, Dinah Jane, and Lauren Jau- “I love you all so much; it’s because of all when their echoed singing brought smiles to and singing the song. Halfway through the regi were revealed from behind the curtain, of you we are here, Detroit. Thank you all so the girls’ faces. songs five fans were chosen from an earlier posed on a stairway; they began the show, much, Harmonizers,” Camila Cabello said Their biggest hits of the night were their “meet and greet” to dance to “Brave, Honest, strutting down the stairs singing “Reflection.” blowing a kiss to the audience. The girls have singles “BO$$” and “Sledgehammer.” Their Beautiful” as the singers serenaded them. Fans screamed as the girls danced to the always made a point to thank their fans, to say dances were well choreographed, the girls The end of show finishes on its final notes beat of the song, one of the most empower- they owe their success to their “Harmoniz- never missed a beat, and neither did the fans and confetti raining over the audience. Fifth ing tracks from the album. The lyrics start ers,” and you could feel the sincerity in their singing along to the lyrics and mocking the Harmony was a great show, although their off with the girls making you think they are words whenever they danced on stage or held dance moves back to the girls. venue was a tad cramped. With the success talking about a man but they turn it around their hands out for fans. The show was a high energy performance; of this show, there is no doubt that a stadium and saying, “Boy I ain’t talkin’ about you, I’m The girls covered songs such as Hozier’s even during slower songs in their sets, the tour will probably be in this group’s future. talkin’ to my own reflection.” The girls, dur- “Take Me To Church,” also their covers in- girls were still dancing or swaying along to ing their set, stare into prop mirrors to empha- cluded a medley of Mariah Carey songs such the beats of their music. Their stage set up size that this song isn’t for the boys; it’s for as“We Belong Together,” “Always Be My was very simple with very little special ef- the women in the audience. Baby,” and “Shake It Off.” Fifth Harmony fects, you really saw the girls for their talent.

BY SABRINA GREGORY Electric Forest 2015: Frolic in the forest Guest Writer Now in its fifth year, Electric Forest has become one of the this may be confusing but Carl is a lost forest festival legend. most popular summer music festivals in the United States! Be- Apparently Carl went missing in 2008 and festie hoppers have ing held every in June gets people pumped for a mystical yet been searching for him ever since. It’s amazing to see one per- surreal adventure. Last year, the 2014 festival drew in more son start the chant and before you know it, everyone is jumping than 35,000 people. According to a press release, the four-day in to join. festival sold out in record time, three months earlier than in Although tickets are fairly priced, Electric Forest offers 2014. This year’s festival is scheduled in Rothbury, Michigan, another level for those ready to spend some cash. The Good along Lake Michigan on Double JJ Ranch, from June 25-28. Life offers a VIP package. The Village offers air-conditioned Electric Forest raises the bar on music festivals of this era. restrooms, private food vendors and early Wednesday arrival Walking amongst the enchanted forest reveals all sorts of for those who plan to camp. The Frontier offers private rooms tucked-away magic. From surprise performances, dance par- at the resort with your own kitchen, Wi-Fi and daily cleaning ties, garden sculptures, bars, all the way to extravagant lights services. illuminating the Sherwood Forest, your experience at Elec- With everything the festival has to offer, it definitely stands tric Forest will be taken to a whole new level! As if that isn’t out from your average music festival. Electric Forest is beauti- enough, having a nearby lake—Lake Michigan—calls for a ful, glowing and engaging. It creates this beautiful atmosphere quick dip during the day. There is also a water park with indoor of color, excitement, and love. Every time you walk through slides, a lazy river, and golf course. This could be the perfect the forest, you are guaranteed to find something new. The summer getaway! Photos courtesy of electricforestfestival.com overall feel is very friendly, welcoming—people are there for Throughout the day, the Sherwood Forest is considered a a good time, the weather is great, and the vibes are flowing. yoga, painting, disc golf, Frisbee, building relationships, and ‘chill zone.’ Tied to every tree is a hammock—some even forty Don’t miss out on a life changing experience! overall creating a culture to get weird and be yourself. feet high—or art hung up. People are playing games, doing Electric Forest is much about the music as it is the setting. Roaring EDM, Rock, and JamBand sound the night. Each performance leads to sweaty dance-a-thons and electrolumi- nescent extravagance throughout the trees. This year’s 2015 lineup has around 100 artists, featuring some of the more well- known—The String Cheese Incident (three shows), Bassnectar, Skrillex, Kaskade, Flume, and Big Gigantic. Also performing, G-Eazy, Carnage, Claude VonStroke, Datsik, Flux Pavilion, and Crizzly! The music for this year is definitely varied, from EDM bringing in the Ravers, to jam bands spreading the love with hippie-types, there is a place for you here at Electric For- est! This is one of the friendliest festivals to experience. There is even an inside joke to ‘Carl.’ Guaranteed, a few minutes upon being at the festival, people will start to scream in unison “CAAARL—WHERE’S CARL?” For newcomers, The Michigan Journal/8 March 24, 2015 Student life Vol. XLIV, No. 20 Documentary screening on campus raises awareness about Detroit water shutoffs

By Julia Kassem upset that they were treated differ- Staff Writer ently because they didn’t have the On Wednesday, March 18, same social status or control over activists from Detroit joined what goes on in the city as a large idealists at The University of company would,” said Griffin. Michigan-Dearborn to view lo- However, when considering that cal filmmaker Kate Levy’s -“Sto depriving a pet of water is a federal ries from Detroit about Water.” crime, Detroit’s people not only The documentary addressed have less leverage through their a local issue that warranted glob- voice than does a municipal mega- al intervention when the United corps, but their fundamental human Nations squabbled with Mayor rights can’t even come up to par Duggan on behalf of the over with intra-national animal rights. 30,000 residents that faced shut Levy’s documentary came to offs. Community members and life through the different chronicles their supporters, having relent- activists from the People’s Water lessly toiled to develop a water af- Board had brought to UM-Dear- fordability plan, nonetheless had born just two months earlier. Levy their water revoked at one point. continued on, spurring and reviving “The documentary was really discussion following the screen- interesting,” remarked sophomore ing with a Q and A follow up, tak- and Food Recovery Network presi- ing suggestions from students on dent Kelsey Griffin. “There were a where the film needed improve- lot of really upsetting stories told, ment on and taking in critique. and I was surprised at how little has However, whatever mechanical been done since the shutoffs began.” or cosmetic improvements could be Kelsey also alluded to the in- made in Levy’s film underscored surmountable debts accrued by the fact that the brief screening al- the Joe Louis Arena, along with lowed little time for discussion. Stu- Comerica Park and other big com- dents, activists (and student activ- panies in Detroit to the munici- ists) can agree on the importance of pal water debtors who otherwise continuing the ongoing discussion weren’t facing water shut offs. for local as well as global justice. “So the people were obviously Photo courtesy of Fiana Arbab. Get to know an organization: Student Activities Board By Ghadeer Alaradi tend. They have also held UM-Dearborn’s very first As a part of the Mid-Day Musician series, SAB Student Life Editor Spy Wars, which is a tournament where students broke will be hosting The Ballroom Thieves, a folk music The Student Activities Board (SAB) is a university- off in teams and the winning team received a prize. band, to perform on Thursday March 26 at 12:30 pm. sponsored organization that aims to program, coordinate, In the middle of the semester, SAB held a talent show on On April 16, they will be bringing in “therapy dogs” as a and execute events to enhance campus and student life. campus called, “Dearborn’s Got Talent.” They hosted audi- de-stressor before finals season. The puppies will be available SAB currently has 20-30 members. Rachel Ruta, the to play with for the day. SAB will Marketing and Recruit- be partnering with Student Gov- ment Director, has been ernment, Phi Sigma Phi, Delta Sig- a member since the be- ma Phi, and Panhellenic Council. ginning of Fall 2013. SAB’s final event for the “We have fund- semester is the Kinsey Sicks ing that allows us to put show, which will be held in the on bigger events than Union. They will be partnering other smaller organiza- with the Office for Student En- tions and gives us the gagement and the InCLUDE. opportunity to collabo- “I think it’s important on rate with those orga- campus to engage students es- nizations,” said Ruta. pecially because we’re a com- Off campus, SAB muter campus. It brings students holds HalloWeekends at together and gives them a reason Cedar Point for students. to do something other than go to “Our HalloWeekends class and go home,” said Ruta. are a great hit. We’ve “It brings everybody together.” had about between 50- “At first I didn’t know much 60 people that came about SAB, but Matt, the Presi- with us.” They also re- dent, told me about it and I went cently had a trip to Sky to one of their events and it ended Zone, which is an indoor up being a lot of fun,” said Ruta. trampoline park home. “I decided to be the Marketing On-Campus, SAB Director because one of my ma- invites musicians to jors is digital marketing,” she said. perform to students in As Marketing Director, Ruta the University Cen- manages the website, social me- ter such as Eh440, dia, email, and creates all flyers. an ‘a cappella’ group She also recruits members to join. from Toronto, Canada. Members of SAB participate in the cardboard boat races this past fall. Photo courtesy of Rachel Ruta. Every year, the SAB holds SAB has also had tions for anyone who elections for E-board members a Glow dodge ball tournament in the Fieldhouse, which would like to showcase their talent from singing, dancing, etc. to join for the upcoming year. Anyone interested in join- students greatly enjoyed, according to Ruta. “We’ve done “The Dearborn’s Got Talent Show had about 10 acts and ing can stop by the office upstairs in the University Center, a couple of glow-themed events, and we played dodge ball there was singing, Chinese yo-yo, and slam poetry,” said Ruta. or go on their website, www.umdsab.com to learn more. which was really fun. We also had a good turnout,” she said. “Our mid-day musician series has had a good turnout, SAB holds their meetings every Monday at 5pm, and anyone SAB held a Campus Martius Trip to start off the because it’s in the middle of the day so there’s always people can stop by if interested in planning events or joining. Students semester with an activity that all students could at- around. They’ll hang out, eat lunch, and listen,” said Ruta. can join as general body members any time during the semester.

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The Michigan Journal wants you to write for us! Email us at: [email protected] March 24, 2015 The Michigan Journal/9 Vol. XLIV, No. 20 Student life Neurology club starts off Brain Awareness Week with speech about learning and memory

Members and attendees shown with speaker Dr. Foos after his lecture. Photo courtesy of Aisa Hyska. By Ghadeer Alaradi it, the more memory is significantly better, ac- Dr.Foos did a mini demo by showing a center for emotions. Student Life Editor cording to Dr. Foos. series of emotional stimuli to the audience. He explained that our memory of emo- The Neurology club hosted Brain Aware- A theory called Now Print! Introduced He then displayed pieces of the images to the tional events depend on the level of emotion ness Week, starting off their campaign with a the idea that the brain has essentially a long- audience and asked them to make a mental and arousal. Memory and Learning speech from Psychol- running video camera. “Your life is constantly note of which pieces were actually in the im- “The area of the brain that becomes ac- ogy Professor Clark Foos. The speech was running through this video camera, but most ages to determine what got “printed.” tive when you experience physical brain is the held in Kochoff C on Wednesday, March 18. of the time you’re not hitting the record but- Dr. Foos said there might have been some anterior cingulate cortex,” said Dr. Foos. Dr. Foos spoke about the importance of ton, and you end up getting little glimpses of details that were lost in the pieces of images This is also the same area of the brain that learning involved within memory, and how things that happen to be important.” shown. He explained that our attention seems gets affected when we experience social pain. emotion plays a key role in storing experi- “Your life is constantly running through this video “Research shows that if individuals take Tyle- ences within our brain. nol prior to being rejected, they don’t feel any “We use the term flash bulb to refer to camera,a but most of the time you’re not hitting the pain. It’s not so bad,” said Dr. Foos. They are type of emotional memory that’s often stud- also more likely to get it out of their memory. ied,” he said. Flashbulb memories are mem-record button, and you end up getting little glimpses Dr. Foos concluded by applauding the ory for very vivid detail for emotional events. Neurology club for their efforts. “I love how Dr. Foos directed a question to the crowd of things that happen to be important.” productive you have been and how wide- asking, “What do you remember during the spread your events have been,” he said. World Trade Center attack? Do you remember When we encounter something emotion- to be drawn to the most emotional aspect of “Being able to analyze research data where you were?” al, we hit print. “It’s like hitting print on your our event. The rest of the details are not as and interpret its correlation to daily life is a He then asked the audience to raise their computer as soon as something big and im- important. key skill for any student,” said Aisa Hyska, a hand if they do not remember where they portant happens.” He asked the audience, “Is the fear of member of the Neurology Club. were. He counted around three audience One of the better theories says that we snake learned or innate?” He showed an ex- “UM-Dearborn offers great neurology members who did not remember where they have two processes going on. One of them is ample of an experiment with rhesus monkeys. and psychology research opportunities for un- were. pre-attentive, which means you will automati- The monkeys were given a snake to play with, dergraduates, and many of them reside within The majority of the audience members cally pay more attention to emotional events but their parents did not play with it. the natural sciences and psychology depart- remembered where they were, or what they outside of your conscious control. After the baby was in one cage watch- ments,” she said. were doing. The other process is post-stimulus elabo- ing the mother’s reaction that backs away, The Neurology Club will be hosting Dr. Foos directed another question to the ration, which is thinking about an emotional the baby then backs away as well. “Almost speakers from Backyard Brains, a company audience, “Can anyone recall one car they event after it occurs. anything that causes fear is a learned mecha- from Ann Arbor that enables everyone to be passed coming here today?” One person said The way that psychologists largely do nism,” said Dr. Foos. Fear can be passed on a neuroscientist, on March 26 in Kochoff A that they did not like minivans, and she re- their research is showing participants nega- socially by observing others. from 4:30-6:30 pm. membered passing by one. “Often times we tive, positive, and neutral images and records Dr. Foos elaborated on the biological If interested in joining the Neurology remember things because they produce an their memory. They can vary whether images aspects of memory, such as the areas of the club, please email: neuroclub.umd@gmail. emotional response,” said Dr. Foos. or words are high or low in arousal (physi- brain. The Hippocampus is our personal DVR com The higher you rate the emotionality of ological response). where details are stored. The Amygdala is the What’s going on around campus? March 24- March 27

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Honor Scholars and Faculty Awards Fleece for Paws Financial Aid Friday Dinner 10:00 am- 5:00 pm 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Kochoff Hall C 1183 University Center Kochoff Hall Mid-Day Musician Series: Preparing for Inclusive Learning and Wednesday, March 25 Ballroom Thieves Practice Environments:Convergence 12:30 pm of Education and Health and Human Professional Headshot Fundraiser University Center Stage Services 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm 7:30 am - 2:30 pm University Center Stage Burq Off! 6:30 pm Michigan Room Fairlane Center The F Word:Feminism Panel Arab American National Museum South 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tickets available in Office for 1071 CASL Student Engagement Sargon Partners Undergraduate Research Showcase presented by Fair Lane Music Guild - A Viennese Spring Career Fair CASL Soiree 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Quad E & F Fairlane North Kochoff Hall Pool Room Henry Ford Estate- Fair Lane The Michigan Journal/10 March 24, 2015 @TMJSports @MichiganJournal Sports Vol. XLIV, No. 20 Isaac gets his chance at running back; Green, Smith with something to prove

Rebecca Gallagher/MJ Derrick Green runs down the field during Michigan’s win over Miami in 2014. Green is vying for starts at running back with Ty Isaac, De’Veon Smith and Drake Johnson.

By JERAMY STOVER nia, but due to an ailing family mem- Smith has had a bit more success him a fighting chance to see the field, Staff Reporter ber, decided to move back closer to than Green, but has also had less play- but coming off a second ACL injury Running back @JStover96 his home in Illinois. Isaac stands at ing time. Smith recorded 519 yards in just three years, he has the steepest ne of ’s big- 6-foot-3 240 pounds and was able to on 108 carries with six touchdowns hill to climb to earn playing time. competition gest “problems” to solve gain minimal experience during his scored in 2014. His role increased There are three other running backs Obefore next season is who time at USC. significantly after Green’s injury. on the roster, Wyatt Shallman, Anto- will be the starting running back for Even with being a highly touted re- His shining moment from last season nio Whitfield, and incoming freshman the Michigan Wolverines. cruit, Isaac is still the new kid on the came at Northwestern when he rushed Karan Higdon, but it is unlikely any I use the quotes because, although block and Michigan has three return- for 122 yards on 18 carries. Smith’s of them will see significant carries in Harbaugh does seriously have to fig- ing players he will have to earn play- touchdown was the only one of the 2015. Higdon is a likely candidate to ure out who will get the nod, he actu- ing time over. game scored by either team as Michi- be redshirted this upcoming season. ally has a stable full of running backs Derrick Green and De’Veon Smith gan went on to beat the Wildcats 10-9. Harbaugh has his hands full. He all capable of taking the lead role. are the bruise brothers of the back- Then there is Ann Arbor native and new running backs coach Ty- Derrick Green This is what I like to call a good field. Both juniors are 5-foot-11 and Drake Johnson. He was a bit of a late rone Wheatley will have an interest- No. 27 Junior problem. nearly 230 pounds. Neither has light- bloomer last season. Playing in just ing time deciding who the best of the The Wolverines don’t have a re- ning speed but both can send a de- two of the first eight games in 2014, bunch is. Harbaugh likes to run a sys- turning running back who is head and fender five yards the wrong way on Johnson exploded onto the scene on tem that requires big bulky running shoulders above the rest. But they contact. Nov. 1 against Indiana, scorching the backs that can plow their way through return with three running backs who Green started the first six games Hoosiers by setting career highs with a concrete wall. Luckily for the new have shown on more than one occa- of last season before breaking his left 122 yards on 16 carries and two touch- ball coach, he has three running backs sion that they can be the above the clavicle against Rutgers. He was fifth downs. Before tearing his ACL in the that fit the mold. rest. in the Big Ten in rushing yards (471) third quarter against Ohio State, John- With a new head coach in place, And to make Harbaugh even hap- at the time of his injury. He busted son was one of the key reasons Michi- Isaac catches a break. If pier, yet make his problem more dif- onto the scene early last year gaining gan was even in the game against the was still the head coach, I think he De’Veon Smith ficult, he has a now present to unwrap a career-high 170 yards in the season Buckeyes for the better part of three would have a harder time finding No. 4 Junior in Ty Isaac. opener against Appalachian State. quarters. Johnson is smaller than his carries. I believe we will see more Isaac is a 5-star running back who Green has five rushing touchdowns three counterparts, but uses his frame Green and Smith to start the season, had to sit out last season due to the in his Wolverines career but with a to get through holes in the offensive but don’t be surprised if a few games NCAA transfer rule. He began his full season healthy, that number could line that many running backs don’t in Isaac shows all of us why he was college career at Southern Califor- triple in a breakout season in 2015. see. Johnson’s unique skill set gives worth the wait. “As soon as I saw Novikov, I knew this was Hockey inks local legit,” Carreras said. “I played against him in Can- ada, and he was really good. Ty Isaac forward Andy Carreras If a team can bring in that No. 32 RS Sophomore kind of talent, you know most notably his play in a tional standpoint as well as By ERICK LEHMAN they are gonna be a really high level league with top Staff Reporter proximity to home. good team, which was the talent. @ELehman29 “They have the classes I first selling point, just see- According to Carreras, want here,” Carreras said. The University of Mich- ing him on the roster.” he will bounce between left “I’m looking into business igan-Dearborn hockey team Carreras got to know the wing and center, his two and engineering. It just felt got its recruiting season team a little bit over win- best positions on the ice. right being here. Playing started Thursday. ter break this past year. He “The goal is to be in the in Canada and Syracuse, I Photo courtesy of UM-Dearborn The Wolverines inked came in and skated with the lineup every night,” Carre- wasn’t able to see my fam- hockey forward Andy Carreras, a team during break, which he Drake Johnson ras said in a phone interview ily often, playing here I can Andy Carreras poses after signing Swartz Creek, Mich. na- says went really well. No. 20 RS Junior after the signing. “I want to see them.” with UM-Dearborn hockey on tive. He is listed at 5-foot- “Skating with them over help the team win a national But those were not the March 19. 10, 181 pounds on elitepro- break was great, they all championship.” only reasons Carreras chose spects.com. liked me and said they UM-Dearborn was not UM-Dearborn. He is a lega- Carreras played for the wanted me to come play the only option for Carre- cy, of sorts here as his uncle Bracebridge Phantoms of with them next year,” Car- ras. He said five NCAA Di- was a goaltender for univer- Check out michigan- the GMHL in Canada, as reras said. “I really want a vision-3 schools contacted sity during the 1980s. well as the Syracuse Jr. Stars team that’s a family, and I him, as well as two ACHA Carreras is also quite fa- of the USPHL Elite league definitely have that here.” journal.org this week Division-1 schools, includ- miliar with some of the big — two very well respected Carreras is excited to ing new Great Lakes Colle- time talent on the Wolver- junior hockey leagues. begin his career with UM- giate Hockey League mem- ines roster. for exclusive Michigan UM-Dearborn head Dearborn. ber, Rochester College. Russian phenom An- coach Chris Haltinner raved “I’m honored and excited It was an easy choice drei Novikov’s name stuck about Carreras’ play in a to play here,” Carreras said. spring game content. for Carreras to choose the out right away when he phone interview with the “I’m happy to represent the Wolverines, from an educa- searched through the roster. Journal Thursday morning, maize and blue.” March 24, 2015 The Michigan Journal/11 @MichiganJournal @TMJSports Vol. XLIV, No. 20 Sports Youthfulness strong at

Ricky Lindsay/MJ Former Michigan quarterback Russell Bellomy and redshirt freshman quarterback signal plays on the sideline during Michigan’s loss to Ohio State on Nov. 29, 2015. By RICKY LINDSAY gan’s long-hyped quarterback regressed ght over a relatively-inexperienced Morris in Sports Editor mightily from an decent showing in the 2013 2015, and I have to hold true to that state- Quarterback competition @RLindz35 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl. ment. uarterback: the most important Against Minnesota on Sept. 27 — his only Malzone’s buzz isn’t anywhere as big as position on the football field. The start of 2014 — Morris looked lost, going Morris’ was coming out of high school, but Shane man who wields his arm under 7-for-19 passing with 49 yards and an inter- he wowed southeastern Michigan as a prep Morris Q ception before being knocked out of the game darling. He led Birmingham Brother Rice to No. 7 center carries the entire weight of a team. Have a good one and it’s like he isn’t even in the fourth quarter with a concussion. He’s consecutive state championships as a sopho- Junior there. No one notices; it becomes second na- been heralded for his rocket arm, and he’s more and junior. When his final act came ture. displayed it on occasion, but the zip wasn’t along last year, he excelled, passing for 2,998 Don’t have a capable one and you better there against Minnesota and his throws were yards and 38 touchdowns to earn the Gato- start praying for an answer, because they’ll widely inaccurate. rade Michigan Football Player of the Year be hard to come by. Although there’s some work to be done in award. Wilton Jim Harbaugh has this problem in month the offseason, Morris factors to be right at the At 6-foot-2 and 218 pounds, Malzone can- Speight three of his tenure as Michigan’s head coach. top of Michigan’s quarterback depth chart not compare in size to Speight, but he has the No. 19 The Wolverines don’t have a clear-cut answer until said otherwise. He’s taken the field be- pedigree to succeed at Michigan. He broke RS fore and if anyone can rework his issues, it’s every major passing record at Brother Rice; at quarterback with just under two weeks un- Freshman til the spring game and likely won’t have one Harbaugh, a quarterback guru. achieving a mark like that while competing until fall camp breaks. There’s been talks of Redshirt freshman Wilton Speight and against future NCAA Division-I players is an Iowa quarterback coming to early enrollee Alex Malzone should be in the incredible accomplishment. Michigan as a graduate transfer, but we’ll fo- thick of things at quarterback with the col- Malzone has turned heads in his first three Alex lege game favoring a youth movement. months on campus. According to 247Sports, cus on the spring roster signal callers for the Malzone time being. At 6-foot-6, Speight is the tallest quarter- Big Ten Network analyst Gerry DiNardo No. 12 Junior Shane Morris is the lone quarter- back on Michigan’s roster and his 234-pound raved about the true freshman during a BTN back at Michigan with game experience, but frame is capable of taking hits in the rugged Live appearance. Freshman his 87 attempts in two years is quite paltry. Big Ten. Age shouldn’t be a problem with “I thought freshman Alex Malzone looked Fans clamored for his name last September, Speight, as he’s just four months younger the best the one day I was there,” DiNardo but when Morris did take the field, Michi- than Morris. In August I said I’d take Spei- said. Impact of two WHAC teams in the NAIA D-II Final Four on Wolverines men’s basketball By MITCHELL STAPLETON “It says it’s probably Staff Reporter the best NAIA Division-II For the second time this basketball conference in year, the Wolverine Hoo- the nation,” UM-Dearborn sier Athletic Conference senior Khalil Beidoun (WHAC) is home to a na- said. “Cornerstone was tional champion. ranked 6th nationally, but On March 17, Corner- ended up finishing third in Photo courtesy MLive.com stone defeated Dakota the WHAC.” emphasized, “they need Wesleyan for the NAIA Jeramy Stover covered a guy who can take over Ricky Lindsay/MJ Division-II champion- UM-Dearborn men’s bas- games and put the team on Andrew Shalawylo leads the UM-Dearborn hockey team onto the ice for a January game vs. Oakland. ship. Davenport punched ketball for The Michigan his back.” its ticket it to the Final Journal last season and Finally, I asked Bei- Four before bowing out to chimed in on the WHAC doun who he thought was Hockey finishes season ranked 22nd Dakota Wesleyan. talk. a better team Davenport Davenport finished first “I think it shows the or Cornerstone. “Corner- By RICKY LINDSAY throughout the season. They talent. in the WHAC this year, WHAC is at the top,” Sto- stone; they’re more of a Sports Editor were slotted at 22nd in the The Wolverines played @RLindz35 going 19-3 in conference ver said. “It’s good to see complete team in my eyes, final ranking of the 2014- 17 games against teams play and 30-6 overall. those two teams go as far with both their big men The University of Mich- 2015 season, which was re- that competed for the 2015 Cornerstone finished third as they did, because it re- and shooters they have igan-Dearborn hockey team leased on March 17. national championship. in the WHAC this year ally sets the bar high for around them,” he said. missed the cut for the ACHA UM-Dearborn’s season They won only two of those with a 31-5 record and the rest of the league.” With the WHAC mak- national tournament, but the came to an end on Feb. 20. games, but the opportunity 19-3 mark in conference When questioned what ing a strong showing at 2014-2015 season didn’t go In the second season under to play against champion- play. separated UM-Dearborn the national level, clearly for naught. head coach Chris Haltinner, ship pedigree teams could With the WHAC mak- from competing for a na- if you compete in the con- The Wolverines man- the Wolverines went 18- prove beneficial for Haltin- ing a lot of noise this year tional championship, Sto- ference, you can compete aged to remain ranked in the 19-3 and competed against ner’s young team. at nationals, how does it ver said, “Consistently against anyone. ACHA’s Division-I Top 25 some of the league’s best reflect on UM-Dearborn? is a big thing.” Stover The Michigan Journal/12 Sports March 24, 2015 Vol. XLIV, No. 20

One for the books Photo courtesy of I. Cabello Senior captain Dylan Hatcher scans the field during UM-Dearborn’s 17-7 win over Wheaton College on March 20, 2015. Hatcher scored six goals against the Thunder and broke UM-Dearborn’s career goal record. and quick hands which makes him a very efficient scorer. Hatcher breaks He has a big outside shot but Lacrosse thrashes is also very good finishing on the crease which makes him a deadly weapon anywhere on career goal record the field.” Wheaton, Lewis By JERAMY STOVER career. He would add nine This season, Watts has also By GEOFF MEHL The second game against Lewis University Staff Reporter more goals over the weekend seen Hatcher excel off the Staff Reporter was the Flyers’ first home game in school history, @GeoffMehl @JStover96 to bring the record to 100. field. He said he’s known how as they are a first year program. or many college ath- The senior captain didn’t well of a leader Hatcher is on The University of Michigan-Dearborn men’s Lewis has a small roster which allowed for the letes, their senior let the approaching record the field, but is now watching lacrosse team is on a four-game winning streak Wolverines to wear them down as the game went year is one to be cel- faze him one bit. While going him take that skill and apply- after dominating wins against Wheaton College on. UM-Dearborn controlled the face-offs, allow- F ing it off the field. ebrated. Going through the through warmups, he treated and Lewis on the road over the weekend. ing it to maintain control and momentum of the offseason and playing on the it like just another game. And “Dylan has really stepped The Wolverines routed Wheaton, 17-7, Satur- game. home field for one last time once he scored the record- up this year off the field. He is day and shutout Lewis University, 20-0, Sunday. Hatcher recorded his 100th career goal against are moments they never for- breaking goal, his only focus the first to volunteer for orga- In the first game against Wheaton, the Wolver- Lewis, bringing him just five points away from ty- get. was the rest of the game. nizing events, community ser- ines set the tone by executing a set play off the ing the UM-Dearborn all time point record of 122. But Dylan Hatcher is going Hatcher said the game vice activities, and supporting opening face-off to take an early lead when at- The defense was locked in again, allowing above and beyond that. wasn’t special just because his teammates,” Watts said. tacker Dylan Hatcher scored his first of six goals only four shots during the game. Stephanoff re- The University of Mich- of his accomplishment, but “On the field he always been on the day. corded his second shutout of the season and sec- igan-Dearborn attacker has the many accomplishments a leader but has taken that to a The UM-Dearborn defense had a strong day as ond in program history. now put himself in a spot achieved by some of his new level this season.” well against Wheaton. Senior defenseman Alex Cabello recorded the most points for the Wol- where only he stands. At the younger teammates. Hatcher is breaking per- Miller was solid on the back end, winning nine verines against Lewis with seven, leading with top of the all-time goals scor- “(Coach Watts) announced sonal milestones as well. Be- ground balls for the Wolverines and helping con- four goals, three assists and scooping up three ing list in program history. it in the team huddle after fore this season he had never trol momentum. ground balls. “To be a part of Michigan the game. I was humbled scored five or more goals “Today was a complete team effort and we ac- Four players were able to score their first colle- history feels amazing. It’s also by everyone’s reaction. But more than once in a season. complished everything I wanted to see,” said head giate points, including sophomore Nathan Lewis very humbling,” Hatcher said. it means a lot more that He has done that already this coach Jason Watts. with a goal, sophomore Andrew Lochmann with “I wouldn’t have been able to this game was not only an season in just five games. Along with Hatcher’s six goals, eight other a goal, senior Richard Nehring with a goal and se- reach this record without my achievement for me but also Hatcher is also averaging 3.6 players reached the score sheet. Sophomore Mat- nior Jeff Sebastian with two goals. current and past teammates. an achievement for many of goals per game so far this sea- thew Rosteck led the team in points with eight, “I’m really happy with our improvement over Without them, myself and this my teammates,” Hatcher said. son. He has never averaged scoring two goals and adding a game high six as- the last week,” said Watts. “We really started to program would not have had Head coach Jason Watts more than 2.8 goals a game sists. Senior Ruben Cabello contributed two goals click on offense this weekend, and our defense nearly as many opportunities says it’s when Hatcher doesn’t in his three seasons with the and four assists. played the best we have all season.” and successes in the last four have the ball that makes him Wolverines. Goalie David Stephanoff had another good Next weekend the Wolverines head home for seasons.” most dangerous. When asked what it takes performance on the young season, making nine of back to back games. They play Lourdes Univer- Hatcher broke Chris Cas- “Dylan’s best asset is mov- to break a record like this, his 11 saves in the first half. sity in the first conference game of the season at cadden’s record in UM-Dear- ing without the ball. He is ex- Hatcher had just one iconic “We have so much potential with this year’s 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. They then turn born’s 17-7 win over Whea- cellent at putting himself in phrase. team, and today showed what we are truly capa- around on Sunday and play Toledo at 1 p.m. on ton College on March 21 by scoring position,” Watts said. “The team, the team, the ble of,” said Watts. “We need to keep playing at Sunday, March 29. Both games will be held at the scoring the 91st goal of his “He has exceptional accuracy team,” Hatcher said. this level and keep improving week after week.” Detroit Country Day Fieldhouse. Andy Lochmann Ricky Nerhing By the numbers... Five Wolverines scored their first 30 12 9 collegiate goals UM-Dearborn outscored its Twelve players combined David Stephanoff made nine opponents by 30 goals vs. to score UM-Dearborn’s 37 saves on 15 shots against this weekend. Wheaton and Lewis. goals vs. Wheaton and Lewis. Wheaton and Lewis.

Dylan Hatcher Ruben Cabello Joel Martin David Stephanoff Matt Daratony

10 goals, career goal record Five goals, five assists Six goals, one assist Second shutout in team history Jeff Sebastian Nathan Lewis