VOL. XLIV, No. 18 March 10, 2015 Campus Deer Taken Down Over Break An aerial survey showed 76 Many safety measures counties, deer are known to deer in the area last month, were instituted through a spread the disease and they up from 57 a year ago. The “multi-unit collaboration.” want to be mindful of the state’s Department of Natural A sweep was done of the 15,000 school children” who Resources says the number of grounds before the wildlife visit the area each year. The deer in an area that size should professionals were allowed in number of car/deer accidents be between five and 10. the area. Experts stood on tree in the Dearborn and Dear- After stops at the Dearborn stands shooting downward to born Heights area has report- City Council, Wayne County, avoid any potential stray bul- edly been rising. One resident and other agencies, the uni- lets. complained about how his versity got permission to Earlier that month, the landscaping was being de- conduct a shoot between the Environmental Interpretive voured by the deer. At one hours of 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. Center explained the need of point he had counted 13 in his on Tuesday, Wednesday, Sat- maintaining a smaller deer backyard. urday and Sunday of break. population. Dr. David Susko, Kettenbield said one thing Full-time staff was notified an associate professor of biol- he was surprised about were of the culling via email. Hen- ogy and director of the center, types of calls he received. ry Ford College was also in- says long term forest dynam- Some were expected, but formed, along with the Henry ics are put at risk when spe- some were not. Eager hunters Ford Estate. University offi- cies such as the deer roam in the community calledto of- cials decided against a mass the campus in large numbers. fer their services. e-mail involving students, The deer, who have no ac- “This was not a free for all, because students weren’t ex- tive predators in the area, are nor was this a call for hunters, pected on campus. However consuming beneficial species Kettenbield said. “There’s a during the weekend they no- at an alarming rate and facili- company; there’s a process.” Photo Courtesy of umd.typepad.com ticed there were students at tating the growth of invasive The venison will be do- the library, so faculty and species. “The landscape back nated to the Gleaners Food By KRISTY GREER thin an exploding deer popu- which is at the north end of a staff were clued in. there is changing,” Kettenbiel Bank and the Capuchin Soup Guest Writer lation. campus. “Unfortunately,” said Ken said. Kitchen. Thirty-four deer near the UM-D officials have been According to university Kettenbeil, vice chancellor There is also the potential Environmental Study Area working since last year to officials, the deer population of External Relations, “you danger of ticks. While there were shot to death during the solve the problem of an ex- has increased by one-third could hear gunshots which have been no reports of it break as part of an effort to panding herd near the center, since January of last year. sounded like fireworks.” yet in Wayne or Washtenaw Alumni Offer Scholarship For One Lucky Dude

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By SASCHA RAIYN University of Michigan – said. “It seemed unique talist firm Detroit Venture of 15 on the Human Rights care, family leave and other News Editor Dearborn hosted the March 5 enough and important enough Partners. “We are very much Campaign’s Corporate Equal- benefits; and they need to ac- The LGBTQ&A Inclusive event at the Fairlane Center. to attend ourselves. It seemed looking for creative, entrepre- ity Index. The index rates tively recruit gay workers. Career Fair grew out of real Stevenson said it’s the like a smart opportunity to get neurial, passionate people.” companies’ LGBT equality “When you start changing concerns about the climate largest LGBT career fair involved.” “We just want to show that on a scale from 0 (bad) to 100 policies, you start changing for gay people in Michigan. hosted in Michigan. She said For many of the companies we’re diverse all around,” (excellent). lives,” Stevenson said. “We were lamenting the in a state where it is legal to attending the career fair, find- said Tanya Caldwell Murray “I said ‘you can come but Stevenson said most com- fact that so many LGBT fire someone because they’re ing gay workers is already a of TRW. “We’re open.” who wants to work there?’” panies and most workers youth were chomping at the gay, it’s important to show part of their recruitment strat- “Our founder had a philos- Stevenson said that motivated know it’s important to have bit to get out of here,” said gay workers how many com- egy. Many had PRIDE coun- ophy of inviting the worker the company to examine its an inclusive workplace. Jan Stevenson, publisher of panies value them. cils or other internal groups and the person to the office,” policies toward LGBT em- “I think the political com- Between the Lines, one of the “People who are hired here designed to examine and im- said Grant Ponte of Herman ployees. “Since revamping munity is way out of touch career fair sponsors. “Michi- are coming in as out,” Steven- prove the work environment Miller. “Bring all of you to their policies – added inclu- with the general population,” gan is sending exactly the son said. “Knocking down for LGBT workers. When the workplace. Everything sion and non-discrimination Stevenson said. “Especially wrong message to gay people those closet doors.” asked why they chose to par- that makes you, you.” policies – they went from 15 the workplace environment. – that this is not a good place Plante Moran recruiter ticipate in this fair, many said For other companies, to 85.” If you discriminate, you’re to live and work.” Kim Koerber said she doesn’t it just seemed natural. participation represented a Stevenson said companies going to lose good people. The career fair challenged usually come to college ca- “This was local and we change in their corporate cul- need to make sure they have And not just gay people.” that idea by showcasing 37 reer fairs. She sends the com- like to work with University ture. Stevens said when the non-discrimination policies companies committed to re- pany’s college recruiters. of Michigan-Dearborn stu- Lear Corporation approached and that they cover LGBT cruiting gay workers. The “This one somehow ap- dents,” said Colleen Geyer, her about participating in the people; they need to have peared in our inbox,” she recruiter for the venture capi- career fair, they had a score inclusive policies for health-

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Email us at [email protected] The Michigan Journal/4 March 10 2015 opinions Vol. XLIV, No. 18 Relative wealth is relative but class is not by GEOFF MEHL say. Of course she doesn’t understand the ap- Staff Writer peal of a specific reward, because when you A recent column by The Michigan Daily’s have everything you need, the things you Jesse Klein titled “Relative Wealth” was both want are just a paycheck away. thought provoking and perplexing. I am a working student at a dead-end job The column outlines the financial wealth like many of you. I work to pay for my car, the of her family and how relative wealth is rent in my house, the food I eat, the classes I based on where one lives compared to the av- take and clothes on my back. As many of you erage income of the area. She is right, wealth who are like me know, it’s nice to buy your- is relative but I argue class is not. self a gift every once in awhile when you are “My family’s household income is so lucky to have the extra spending money to $250,000 a year, but I promise you I am mid- splurge and we like to show it off. Statements dle class. I live in a $2 million dollar house, like Klein’s are what make the “real” middle Photo courtesy of lifenews.com but I promise you I am still middle class,” class citizens cringe. Klein wrote. “But wealth is a relative mea- “Instead of expensive clothing, shoes and sure in some respects...because of the high watches, the people I know from California What’s next for cost of living in Palo Alto, I grew up middle spend money on travels and experiences,” class and I have found that my views on mon- she said. “Music festivals and exotic destina- ey sometimes differ drastically from those of tions are at the top of their and my wish lists.” in-state students.” We middle-classers look at Klein’s above I took offense to this column; I felt like it quote with a cocked-eye. Did the woman doesn’t really represent what middle class is By ZAC PALMER Hillary? from Palo Alto, California just say that ex- Staff Writer and what it is like to be truly middle class. I pensive vacations and exotic destinations are As of this writing, Hillary counts for government busi- seem to warrant some of the am writing this not to just get the frustration on the top of their wish lists? Yes, yes she did. Clinton is the Democratic ness. It wasn’t until 2014 that responses I have seen. She this article caused off my chest, but to give I found myself internally screaming at this front-runner for the 2016 a bill was signed into law re- didn’t break any laws and has a voice to the University of Michigan-Dear- thinking “you are from where Michiganders Presidential election. There quiring government officials agreed to submit a total of born students who are middle class. want to vacation.” has really been no talk of any to use the proper account. At 55,000 pages of emails. That’s I come from a middle class family, not I would also argue that Michigander mid- other candidates with chanc- this time, Clinton was fin- where the other catch comes upper middle class and certainly not upper dle class citizens also enjoy exotic trips and es of beating her out for the ished with her duties as Sec- in though, that makes you class. Both my mother and father worked music festivals. I myself attended one of the spot. However, recent events retary of State and John Kerry suspicious once again. Clin- when I was growing up, I lived in a 1,500 world’s largest music festivals in Georgia may have put somewhat of a had taken over. ton has stated that she is not square foot house in northern Westland and in September of 2014. We all work hard for damper on the excitement for Laws aside though, this is submitting personal emails, attended Livonia Public Schools. things we want, not just clothes and a chance Clinton’s 2016 aspirations. not normal practice. I can’t such as ones pertaining to her I have worked since the day I turned 16 to flash as Klein seems to suggest. The big hullabaloo en- really think of any good rea- daughter’s wedding. If she is and by 18 I was pretty much on my own fi- gulfing the media and- gov sons why Clinton wouldn’t taking some things out, what nancially when it came to my independence ernment alike, are her email want to use the government else could she be omitting aside from living with my parents. I paid for practices as Secretary of email, so naturally, suspicion from the records? Most likely my phone; I had to buy my own car and in- State. Clinton had been using creeps in. Questions as to why this will remain a speculative surance, took out student loans in my own a personal email account to she didn’t use the government issue that will end up being name and financed my social life. conduct official government email may never be answered cast aside as the days go on, My family fits in what I’d like to call the business rather than a gov- by her directly, and we may but Clinton certainly needs to “real” middle class. According to the United ernment address. Typically never know the full truth of make sure more things like States Census Bureau, between 2009 and government business is done everything, as only she knows this don’t pop up during the 2013 the average median household income on government servers using why she acted the way she lead up to the election. Is- in Michigan was $48,411 and according to Photo courtesy of buckeyepromotions.com the official government issued did. sues such as this cast doubt several sources, including The Department of So the question is, is wealth relative? And Labor Statistics, the middle class in America my answer is yes, but class is not. Wheth- “Laws aside though, this is not normal practice. I can’t really ranges from $90,000 to $140,000. er you live in New York City and live in a think of any good reasons why Clinton wouldn’t want to use the Many of the students at UM-Dearborn million dollar home or you live in Detroit, government email, so naturally, suspicion creeps in.” have families just like me. Their parents work Michigan in a million dollar home, you are hard to keep the lights on, food on the table still living in a million dollar home. Because email. That is how it is done I would personally like to into the minds of Americans and a warm bed to sleep in. We all work hard you drive a $40,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee nowadays to ensure proper ar- trust an ex-high ranking of- (rightly so) and could easily and continue to do so for the things we need and your classmate drives a $70,000 dollar chiving and record keeping of ficial such as Clinton, but the end up affecting her in the and on occasion the things we want. Porsche doesn’t mean you are middle class. government business. GOP is thinking differently polls. Frankly, most of the “My friends in Michigan have worked at In an area where the middle class rules, Let me be clear though, when it comes to this issue. people chewing her out for minimum-wage jobs for months, saving up the hard working people of Metro Detroit Hillary Clinton did not break Republicans in Congress and this wouldn’t ever vote for to buy that one special item,” Klein wrote. find this sort of column out of touch. I cannot any laws by doing what she in power are jumping on this her in the first place, but it’s “I respect that kind of delayed gratification, speak for all of us, some of us are better-off did. When she became Sec- story and riding it as far as it things like this that compound even if I do not fully understand the appeal of than others and some may have even worse retary of State in 2009, there will take them. The premise with other issues and can ruin the specific reward.” situations, but I believe that more of us relate was no written law that pro- is a fair one, but the propor- a once hopeful candidate. To the opinion of a middle class person, to the “real” middle class than Klein’s middle hibited use of private ac- tion of the problem doesn’t this is something a “wealthy” person would class. Water justice at UM-Dearborn By JULIA CUNEO At the same time, they are investigating Staff Writer selling the water department to Veolia, an You may have been hearing a lot on cam- international for profit corporation. The shut- pus the past few weeks about water. You may offs, regionalization, and rate hikes are part have heard that over 30,000 low-income of an overall plan to make the water system homes have had their water shut off, just more profitable and therefore more sellable. down the road in Detroit. The Social Justice With privatization comes higher rates and League and Amnesty International’s Uni- lower quality, something that harms all resi- versity of Michigan-Dearborn chapter have dents across the tri-county area. been making some noise about this issue for So why is UM-Dearborn getting involved? a while now. Because the Great Lakes Water Authority ac- Let me try to lay it out to for you: Detroit tually answers to us now. For once in the his- has one of the largest and highest quality wa- tory of Detroit, a public good is being stolen ter systems in the country. It has been owned from both inner city residents and suburban and operated by the city, selling water to resi- ones. We believe that it’s important for ev- dents and suburbs at cost, for longer than any eryone to have water, and we’re using our of us have been alive. collective power to join with Detroiters and Recently, when Detroit was put under Photo courtesy of rt.com say enough is enough. Emergency Management by the state govern- Detroiters unite to protests water shutoffs in July 2014 We demand that the city stop shutting off ment, the water department instituted a new ating affordable payment plans for their low- of appointed representatives. Two reps from water now. We demand that those who have policy. They would be shutting off water to income residents. Detroit, the Mayor of Detroit, and one rep had their water shut off get it turned back on any resident more than a month late in pay- This may seem like “giving water away for from Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties now. We demand that water be held as a pub- ment or over $150. free,” but in fact, the water department col- sit on the board. After the GLWA goes into lic trust, not sold off to the highest bidder. We “We demand that the city lects more money this way. People pay their effect on July 1, 2015, they will control the demand that the department commit to charg- stop shutting off water now. water bills when they are able to. By mak- water you drink. ing people based on their ability to pay, not to make a profit. Now. We demand that those who ing water more affordable, we collect more The creation of the GLWA has had the ef- money from more people, which we can use fect of taking back the media messaging If you’ve ever wondered how you can have had their water shut off to service the water infrastructure. And it has around water from Detroit’s water and make a difference in such a big world, this the added benefit of healthier families, com- human rights activists and making the issue is your chance. I invite you to join us at the get it turned back on now. We showing of “Stories from Detroit About Wa- demand that water be held as munities, and cities. more opaque and confusing. The people of Detroit rallied around this Mere months after joyously publiciz- ter,” a movie about the incredible work being a public trust, not sold off to message. They worked with international ing the regional water authority, the Detroit done by Water Warriors in Detroit. Help us the highest bidder.” human rights groups to protest the shutoffs Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD), create a new way of thinking about the city- and pressure the city to turn the water back along with local politicians who had created suburbs divide. Help us show that justice can This was shocking. In most of the country, on. The United Nations visited Detroit and the GLWA, decided they would have to raise cross 8 Mile, and we are prepared to make it’s considered a “public good” for everyone declared it a human rights crisis. All of this rates in the suburbs beyond the four percent sure that it does. to have water. Obviously they use this water happened in your backyard, and it’s very pos- “revenue requirement” they had announced “Stories from Detroit About Water” will to bathe, cook, clean, and raise healthy chil- sible you didn’t hear a thing about it. in September 2014. They’re now estimating be shown in CASL 1075 on March 16 from dren. Because of this belief water is not shut In response to these protests, the Emergen- an 11 percent rate hike for suburban water in 4:00-6:00 p.m. The movie will be followed off on homes even when it isn’t paid for right cy Manager created what is now known as 2015 alone. Their stated reasoning: water use by a discussion. away. Many cities take responsibility for cre- the Great Lakes Water Authority. It is a board is down across the region. March 10, 2015 The Michigan Journal/5 Vol. XLIV, No. 18 opinions Jason Singer, Asking the 50 Shades of dismay By ANGIE KRUEGER ier. In fact, I think it makes let her leave either. I mean Staff Writer it more alarming. I honestly I get he took her virginity, Hard Questions: Maybe I’m just an incred- had to stop in the middle of but damn have some dig- ible prude, but Christian the movie and just think, nity. I’m pretty sure the only Vaccines, autism, and stupidity, oh my Grey is not my type of guy. Okay, what is wrong with reason Steele begins to fall By JASON SINGER Here are some bullets directly taken from I never read the book— his girl, why is she always for Grey is because he has Guest Writer the DSM-V(The Diagnostic and Statistical and I never will—so I had to so passive? Obviously both three things going for him: Can we vaccinate the stupid away? Manual of Mental Disorders) see the movie, just so I could Grey and Steele have some his bank account, his sly ma- Ugh. If only. Deficits in using communication for social see what all the fuss is about. unresolved issues from their nipulation and apparently his Every day I turn on the news and see or read purposes, such as greeting and sharing infor- After 125 minutes, I still past. irresistible looks. a story about the measles outbreak. mation, in a manner that is appropriate for the don’t see what all the fuss is Another thing I just don’t As I watched Grey win Wait, did I say measles? social context. about. get is the fact that Steele Steele over with his plane That’s right folks. A disease considered to Difficulties following rules for conversation In case you didn’t read was supposedly a virgin at rides, expensive gifts and be eradicated since 2000 because of affordable and storytelling, such as taking turns in con- the book or watch the movie, the beginning of the movie. agenerous one date per week; versation Christian Grey is a wealthy, Which brings me to ask, I couldn’t help but compare Or here is my favorite criterion: young entrepreneur whose what kind of girl who is still it to “The Bachelor.” You Deficits in developing, maintaining, and un- interests include kinky sex, a virgin by the time she’s in think you’re in love, but re- derstanding relationships observing what motivates her mid-twenties would just ally you’re just in love with Anyone just diagnose themselves or their people and eventually An- have sex with the first guy the scenery, with the lavish exes? astasia Steele. He is by all who showed a strong inter- lifestyle, with the idea of a Children with autism have it hard enough definitions intense, he is in- est in her sexuality—not her man—not the actual man. let alone wasting resources on goose chases timidating, he is clean cut as a person. Was she just Everything is easier when when people should be finding actual causes and reasonably attractive— that shy, or was she a prude you have unlimited funds, and perhaps, one day a therapy or cure for it. though he doesn’t have abs. until Grey set her straight? including manipulation. The fact that parents are choosing not to I’m not saying that’s a char- The storyline just seems a I guess I will just never vaccinate their children is almost such a First acter flaw, but if the picture bit intense for someone with understand the draw of “50 World Problem it’s laughable-if it didn’t have that is trying to be painted is such serious consequences for the rest of us. that Grey is “irresistible,” a Claiming a vaccine causes autism is sort of six pack couldn’t have hurt like me saying: “Coca-Cola causes suicide.” the cause. Moving on— Just because someone in the world com- I do not applaud this film mitted suicide who happened to have Coke in whatsoever. The story itself their stomach does not mean there is any basis is pretty pointless. It moves for a correlation. The fact of the matter is, the from sex scene to sex scene, interrupted by Grey and his Photo courtsey of www.joyreactor.com Anti-Vaccine Movement has literally no logic or science to back them up. It’s a total non se- domineering personality, not and easy-access to the vaccination is now on quitur, which in layman’s terms translates to just inside the bedroom—or the loose; the largest outbreak in over 15 years. “Try again, dummy.” playroom, but all the freak- And the leading cause of this disease-stu- It’s not really hard to understand now why ing time. pidity. For those of you who don’t know what so many countries look down on America. I’d To me, the movie wasn’t measles is because maybe your parents made like to propose starting a scientific think-tank a positive experience. Sure, the smart choice and vaccinated you, it’s a that funds sending anti-vaccine-ers to remote it was remotely entertain- highly contagious respiratory disease that aside villages around the world. Locations where ing because of the humor I from a fever, runny nose, and cough, is also they don’t have access to vaccines like we do found within the dialogue associated with a very distinctive and uncom- and see how long those idiots last when they leading up to the sex scenes, fortable rash. try to explain their so-called logic to parents but other parts of the movie definitely made me cringe. Claiming a vaccine causes who lost their children because of epidemics that can easily be avoided. The sex didn’t bother me autism is sort of like me saying: And when we get their decapitated heads one bit, it was entertaining to “Coca-Cola causes suicide.” back in the mail we can mount them on a wall watch and honestly I giggled in the Smithsonian so we can take our children a lot. The rest of the story there one day and say, “Kids…these are the is what bothered me. Grey But a problem growing faster and larger morons that almost caused the extinction of is very controlling and that than the epidemic itself is the root of it: Unvac- humanity. Oh..and say hello to your Aunt Jerry was very unsettling to me. cinated children. there on the right side.” He scolded Steele when she The Anti-Vaccine Movement came seem- Vaccines were and are created so we can rolled her eyes at him and ingly out of nowhere, much like the Tea Party have the luxury of living our lives worrying when she did it a second or Herpes. It began when parents started claim- about the lethal factors that remain on this time, he took her in another ing that their children became autistic after planet that we don’t have a cure for yet. Like room, bent her over his knee, they vaccinated them. The leading face of the cancer. Or AIDS. Or ISIS. pulled up her dress and down Photo courtsey of www.forbes.com movement is former doctor, Andrew Wake- Millions of dollars that could be going to au- her underwear, and repeat- field. I say ‘Former’ because he was stripped of tism research are now being wasted to disprove edly spanked her. Oh, but absolutely no sexual experi- Shades of Grey.” I think the his license back in 2010. He claims that there these baseless claims. Unfortunately it’s the she grinned, so it was ac- ence whatsoever, but that’s entire story is disconcerting. is a direct correlation between the vaccine and other edge of the sword we have to deal with of ceptable. To me, that doesn’t just my opinion. I guess you After watching the movie, autism and that the vaccine “…contributes to having freedom of speech. Any idiot can claim seem hot, it’s just weird; got to start somewhere, huh? all I could hope was that the current autism epidemic”. anything. But no idiot needs evidence. maybe in a different situa- The fact that they are not a by the third and final book, I’d rather have a prostate exam by Dr. Phil The future remains uncertain. Will past tion that would be hot—like monogamous couple should Steele would have come to than take anything Wakefield claims seriously. thought-to-be eradicated diseases pop up in the in the bedroom—but not be- raise some red flags, espe- her senses. Just because either a child was not diag- future? Will there be a cure for stupidity? Did cause Steele rolled her eyes. cially because she is only SPOILER ALERT: But nosed or misdiagnosed does not mean that the skipping my English class in high school cause To me, that is just disturbing allowed to be with him, but I read the cliff notes, and child just caught autism. It can’t be caught. the economic meltdown of 2008? and belittling. he can have sex with other sadly the “freed” in “50 And have you seen the Autism Spectrum? Hell If vaccinating your children causes autism I don’t think it would women. Wouldn’t that alone Shades Freed,” does not re- it’s so broad and vague I read through it and does not vaccinating your children cause stu- be too much of a stretch to just send any self-respecting fer to Steele freeing herself was convinced afterwards I had it as well. pidity? Now there is a study worth funding. say that 50 Shades basical- girl for the door? Obviously from Grey’s mechanism, but “Vaccines were and are created so we can have the luxury of living ly sensationalizes abusive, Steele is not self-respecting. instead the two characters controlling relationships. Yet, this girl falls hard have a family together. What our lives worrying about the lethal factors that remain on this planet Just because a contract is for this guy who won’t even an interesting end to erotica; that we don’t have a cure for yet. Like cancer. Or AIDS. Or ISIS.” involved does not make this sleep in the same bed with how…odd! whole situation any health- her after sex, but also won’t Simple Plan By SAVANNAH RHEINHART have you life planned for the next don’t go according to plan. When The thought of failing at anything Editor-in-Chief eighty or so years, assuming I don’t your outfit is dirty, the salon is can be terrifying, and for good rea- We all have plans. Plans to have get into a street brawl at the movie closed, or the embargo with Cuba son. A good person won’t judge you a family or travel the world, or just theater before then. I plan what I’m isn’t lifted. Then what? on your failures, but on how you to try and watch more CSPAN and going to wear tomorrow, when I’m Personally, I do not handle a handle yourself after the fact. Rob- less E! News. Despite what any of going to get my eyebrows waxed, change in plans well. If it’s written ert Downey Jr. was a drug addicted, us might say, we all have plans and and how I’ll be living in Central down, I expect it to happen. And if career-ruining rascal who broke into have at least some idea on how we America before I’m thirty. Many it doesn’t? It feels like failure. Even someone’s house and fell asleep on “If you’re anything are going to achieve them. So what people write in journals. I, on the when things don’t work out against their bed. But, he went to rehab, ad- like me, you have you life happens when things don’t go ac- other hand, make to-do lists to fulfill all efforts, it can seem like you’ve mitted his faults, and now he’s lit- planned for the next eighty cording to the plan? my plans. I can’t help it. My type A failed. For example, if I am late to erally a superhero. If that isn’t turn- If you’re anything like me, you personality has turned into type AAA a meeting because I was stuck by ing your faults into success, I don’t or so years, assuming I don’t in the past a train, that’s a failure to me. Why know what is. (I mean, honestly. He get into a street brawl at the few years, didn’t I leave earlier? I should’ve gets to see both Chris’s shirtless and movie theater before then. I and I’ve just anticipated this and taken another fighting crime. What more could plan what I’m going to wear embraced it. route. A thousand different solutions you ask for?) There’s pop into my head, criticizing myself Life throws a lot of curveballs be- tomorrow, when I’m going nothing for not thinking of them sooner. This cause, well, life is kind of a bitch. to get my eyebrows waxed, wrong with is probably not the healthiest way to But as a self-proclaimed bitch, I can and how I’ll be living in being or- deal with road blocks in life. When say the best way to deal with us is ganized Leslie Knope was recalled, she just straight on. Be confident, own up to Central America before I’m and plan- became even cooler and stronger it, and you’ll get what you want out thirty.” ning ahead. than ever, so why shouldn’t I? of life. Or at least become a super- The trouble There will be times when things hero. comes in just don’t happen the way we hope. when things It’s a part of life, as is failure. With- Photo courtsey of www.zenhabits.com out failure, we can’t learn and grow. The Michigan Journal/6 March 10, 2015 Vol. XLIV, No. 18 Arts & Entertainment Detroit Film Theater Rock on the Range March 2015 Schedule BY AMBER AINSWORTH It’s Gone”) and Tech N9ne are past two years, where the Range nine years ago said, Staff Writer also on the bill, adding a hip- shows sold out in advance. “We’re grateful to return 13 Beloved Sisters 7:30PM While spring feels too hop flare to the rock festival. “It’s been way too long to be a part of this amaz- far away, fans can already This year’s bands include since Slipknot has played ing rock n roll event.” start preparing for the a mix of new acts com- ROTR,” said Corey Taylor 2015 is also an important 2015 Rock on the Range year for the event, as mu- 14 ¡Que viva Mexico! 4PM on May 15, 16, and 17. sic television station AXS Featuring a lineup that spans will be on hand to record the Beloved Sisters 7PM decades (as well as genres), show and give fans that can’t the ninth year of the festival make it a taste of the festival. is pulling out all the stops Tickets for the festi- to make this year’s ROTR val are still available 15 Beloved Sisters 4PM a heavy hitting experience. through the festival’s web- Linkin Park, Slipknot, and site, rockontherange.com. Judas Priest top the list of bands that will be heading to 19-22 Freep Film Festival Columbus Crew Stadium in Ohio for a weekend of good ole rock n roll and so much more. A comedy tent will 29 Beloved Sisters 2PM also be onsite to give fans a laugh in between the music. Joining the 60+ lineup include Godsmack, Marilyn bined with acts that took to of Slipknot, adding, “it’ll For more information, go to www.dia.org/dft Manson, Breaking Benja- the stage in previous years. feel good to headline again.” or call 313-833-1930 min, Rise Against, and Papa The festival has been one Ben Burnley of Break- Roach. Yelawolf (most re- for the books since its start ing Benjamin, who played cently known for his hit “Till in 2007, especially for the the inaugural Rock on the Pinyata BY AMBER AINSWORTH face, users are given a place a certain city. From there, ready succeeding, Pinyata has “Our Staff Writer where they can showcase their fans can add their own photos the potential to be the next big biggest Steven Puri was sick of day through photos, videos from the night that can then social media platform. In fact, problem Facebook’s newsfeed being and GIFs. It is a quick, sleek, be viewed, liked, and com- the app is up to around 19 has been filled with ads and baby pho- and fun way to present what mented on by the artist. This million posts being viewed, scaling tos from weird cousins, so is going on around the user. allows users to really be seen an astonishing increase from up the he took matters into his own One of the key features of and noticed when they post. 111,000 views in January. servers to hands and created a social the app, according to Puri, is The features of Pinyata In addition to this, the app meet de- media app of his own. Pinya- the ability for celebrities and come directly from what us- is receiving over one thou- mand,” ta launched this past fall and fans to connect through Pin- ers of other social media apps sand new signups a day, with said Puri, since then, has skyrocketed in yata. Musicians, actors and and sites were lacking on 80 percent of its active us- “so if popularity. Through the inter- YouTube stars have all started the platforms. The develop- ers using the app every day. you find using the ers of Pinyata spent nearly The numbers are impressive Pinyata app that six months talking to friends for an app that is essentially gets slow allows and friends of friends to fig- competing with every other some- their ure out the perfect formula social sharing site out there. times fans to for a successful social app. Even more impressive, the please directly “We wanted to make sure app gains all its users without bear interact we knew what they wanted ads. Through word of mouth, with us Photos courtesy of Pinyata-for-press with their that they were not getting the app has made its rounds. - it will catch up Pinyata one percent stories. from Facebook, Instagram, From celebrities to people in a minute or two!” more delightful and use- For in- Snapchat and Twitter,” said just looking for a new and Not surprisingly, the app ful each night,” added Puri. stance, Puri of their research. “It unique way to share, Pinyata is still improving and work- a singer really came down to be- has been an attractive option. ing to meet the needs of its could ing able to all post together With such great success- growing population. Puri create and letting everyone’s pho- es in a rather short amount said the team is constantly a story tos and videos be seen.” of time, Pinyata’s only real designing and talking to Pin- for his From combining the great downfall comes in being able yata’s users to tweak the app. show in aspects of apps that are al- to handle the constant gains. “Our goal is to make

Say Laters, baby to Fifty Shades of Grey

BY KAITLYN WALKER with BDSM. Then she got like two and a half shades of The movie has pushed the Guest Writer the idea to change the char- whack. How the film man- boundaries of how sexy an The credits began to run acters’ names from Stephanie aged to be worse than the R-rated movie can be, but it on the large cinema screen Meyer’s series and publish book is an absolute feat” to was still lacking in some de- alerting the audience that the her fan fiction. So basically “I can see this being a cult partments for a lot of people. movie was over. Instead of “Fifty Shades” is “Twilight” classic, with Team Grey “My friend and I were wait- clapping, though, the theater with a lot of sex and bond- T-shirts and everything.” ing for the full-frontal nudity was filled with the laugh- age…and cheesy dialogue. Like every big Holly- from Christian Grey. How ter of people who were ap- Peter Rosenthal, head film wood movie flop, there can you have an erotic R-rat- palled by what they had just critic for The Onion, took sar- is always a handful of ed movie without it?” Hailey spent money, and two hours casm to a whole new level folks who loved the film. Ivankovics, 20, said after see- of their time, watching. when he said, “It’s an erotic “With “Fifty Shades of ing the movie opening day. The much anticipated film coming-of-age story that’s fa- Grey,” the director (Sam Tay- It is always disappoint- adaptation of the worldwide miliar to all of us from our own lor-Johnson), the screenwriter ing when a movie fails to live phenomenon “Fifty Shades lives and that honestly depicts (Kelly Marcel), and the writer up to the book. True fans of of Grey” hit theaters Fri- real sex in the place where it on whose book the movie is the book series have been day, Feb. 13. Now, the crit- really happens – strapped into based (E. L. James) all give in full support of the film, ics and audiences around a harness in a sex chamber.” unstinting insight to their erot- even though some were sad the country have spoken Despite the fact that the ic imagination. Though the to see things they loved left and it’s not looking so good. movie hasn’t received much results fall short of wonder- out of the movie. Every- For those readers who praise, it has grossed over ful, they’re far ahead of most one has their own opinions. don’t know what “Fifty $85.5 million in ticket sales. major commercial movies “Laters,baby.” Shades” is about, here’s a Reviewers on Rotten To- that have anything to do with little synopsis. E.L. James matoes have posted com- love,” said Richard Brody, a wrote “Twilight” fan fiction ments ranging from “More writer for The New Yorker.

...”Fifty Shades” is “Twilight” with a lot of sex and bondage...and cheesy dialouge.”

Photo courtesy Universal.com March 10 ,2015 The Michigan Journal/7 Vol. XLIV, No. 18 Arts & Entertainment UM-Dearborn Art Club giving new opportunities to students BY DESIREE HOY design skills that are useful in museums and galleries. They get students more involved drawing, print-making, and short time with these indi- Staff Writer today’s workforce. diversify themselves by learn- in the arts. Students will be even creating graphic novels. viduals I felt a great sense I recently had the pleasure Although, this club is funda- ing what they can on culture allowed to design their own One of the great things of positive and free-spirited of meeting with the University mentally for recreation, they and modern art. The members postcard, some will be award- about being involved in this artistic encouragement.” of Michigan-Dearborn’s Art have found a way to get oth- have participated in Japanese ed and displayed in the one organization is that the mem- To see more on this new Club. Head of the Art Club, ers involved through holding Art Workshops, Bookbinding in the showcases on the first bers critique each other’s student organization be sure Professor Julie Lambert, be- demos and workshops. They Workshops, and also Meeting floor of the CASL building. work and development their to “Like” UM-Dearborn Art gan her journey with this Club on Facebook. After amazing group sometime following their account last year. Since then, she“In my short time with these individuals I felt a great sense you will receive updates on and the members have been events and open studio times. diligently working towards of positive and free-spirited artistic encouragement.” As of now open stu- improving the club. As of dio times are Tuesday (5-8 now, there are seven members hold these workshops mostly of the Minds. These students The members get a chance craft. What has brought them PM), Wednesday (2-5 PM) who meet three times a week on a weekly basis, as well as believe that gaining aware- to display some of their own together is their strong in- Thursday (11-2 PM.), and to discuss plans and work on open studio four times a week. ness of different mediums work in Student-Faculty terest in art and a deep ap- Friday (10 AM-1 PM) The their art. Treasurer of the club, The Art Club has already of art is important not just Shows as well as the Art Stu- preciation for creativity. art studio has a welcom- Anthony Liuuag says that the taken a couple trips to Chica- for the club, but everyone. dio (Located in CASL 4024). President of the Art Club, ing free-flow of positive club is a great way to meet go and plans to go again this The Art Club will be host- These students don’t limit Ashlee Szabo plans to con- energy, so stop by to check new people, make friends, semester. During their trips ing a “Postcard Show” this themselves to one type of art, tinue her involvement even out the art and get creative! and gather an assortment of they visit several different art coming April in efforts to in fact they work on painting, after graduation. “In my Travel Time: Montana

Photos courtsey of Kevin Carney/MJ

BY KEVIN CARNEY ing to the Sun” road which wide range of food, includ- Guest Writer is ranked as the #1 thing to ing game meat and even Now that spring break is do in Montana by Tripadvi- some creole food. You’ll over, we are all getting back sor. It is a 52 Mile road that also have the opportunity into the swing of school. It goes across Glacier. A per- to try any number of prod- won’t be long before our son driving on Going to the ucts made with Huckleberry. thoughts turn towards sum- Sun road will see fog-crested If you are considering fly- mer vacation and the po- mountains, blue lakes, and ing into Montana, there are a tential trips that we might patches of deep green trees. number of airports to choose take. For many, there will But the worthwhile sights from. The city of Kalispell be trips to visit family, con- aren’t limited to just Glacier. is the closest city to Glacier certs, or otherwise exotic Montana, also known as and a roundtrip ticket will av- locales that are diametri- Big Sky Country earns its erage about $500. Other cit- cally opposed to Michigan. moniker by the massive sky- ies of interest would be Great But before you start to lines that accompany a state Falls, Billings, and Missoula. formulate those plans, allow with sporadically dispersed, The latter two being college me to take a moment to rec- medium to small cities, all towns that would offer more ommend someplace you may connected by large stretches in terms of nightlife, should not be thinking of, Montana of open plains and distant that be more appealing to you. and, in particular, Glacier mountains. For enthusiasts Weather in Montana is close National Park. It is situated of the night sky, you needn’t to what you’d find in Michi- in Northern Montana, about go far before you are treated gan. However, you’ll expe- three hours away from the to gorgeous astral vistas, un- rience more wind, as well as you go to Montana you’ll Southern border of Alberta polluted by excessive light. the rare summer snowfall. discover some of the most Canada. It is a sprawling For the beer enthusiast, Though it is merely my beautiful natural scen- park covering 1,500 square Montana is home to 38 mi- opinion, I believe that if ery in the United States. miles of pristine wilder- crobreweries. The ness. It contains lakes, for- state also produces“...if you go to Montana you’ll discover some of the most beautiful natural ests, and the titular glaciers. wine and other Contained within is “Go- spirits. It has ascenery in the United States.” Do you spend your free time watching Netflix?

We bet you do. Write reviews of your favorite Netflix shows and send them to [email protected]! The Michigan Journal/8 March 10, 2015 Student life Vol. XLIV, No. 18 “Diversity and Justice” discussion panel sheds light on injustices based on gender and race By MUNA ISMAIL Guest Writer In honor of criminal justice month, the University of Michigan-Dearborn hosted a three-day program titled “Diversity and Jus- tice” from March 2-4 to shed light on the injustices that society continues to face. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters College-Wide Programs sponsored the pro- gram. While each day focused on a specific issue, whether it was race, the Arab Ameri- can community, or gender and sexuality, the panelists were engaging and informative. The program started each day with open- ing remarks by Chancellor Daniel Little em- phasizing the importance of the issues that will be presented as well as thanking the at- tendees for showing interest and participat- ing in the event. All of the events were open to a Q&A discussion towards the end. The first day of the event focused on -the rela tionship between criminal justice and race. For the first night of the program, the moderator was Dr. Ahmad Rahman, a UM- Dearborn faculty member. He first intro- duced Wayne county prosecutor Kim Worthy. “Charging decisions are critical decisions, and they cannot be based on what people’s re- Photo courtesy of Arab American News. ligion is, what their ethnicity is, what they gen- ford Young, chair of the sociology de- lims,” she said according to polls by Gal- ity. The moderator that night was also a der is, what their race is because there is a time partment at the University of Michigan. lup. “Less than half of Americans thought UM-Dearborn faculty member, Dr. Francine for considering the cases individually. It is fatal “I want people to look beyond the crimi- that Muslims are loyal to the United States, Banner. She introduced Honorable Marilyn to any prosecutor to make a decision based on nal justice system and to really look into our and 34 percent believe that Muslims are Kelly, former Michigan Supreme Court Justice those cases mentioned earlier,” she said when responsibilities as citizens, to think about, sympathetic to al-Qaida, while 38 percent “Low income women of color and commu- talking about what the prosecutor’s office takes make sense of, and respond to what is go- of Americans said that if they sat next to a nities of color are disproportionately affected into consideration when dealing with convict- ing on in and around the treatment of con- Muslim on an airplane, they would be con- by incarceration. For the most part, women ed criminals. “We try to issue cases based on victed men. We must imagine these people cerned. The question is how did we get here?” are imprisoned for crimes related to sub- what the facts are, what the evidence is, or the as subjects of this system and imagine them She elaborated further “immigrant back- stance abuse, trauma, and lack of economic lack thereof, and that’s the way it has to be.” to be people entitled to a set of rights, op- ground, reluctance to report, concern with law opportunity. However, the injustices are even The next panelist invited to speak was Geof- portunities and privileges,” he emphasized, enforcement, sometimes encounter with law greater when one considers the challenges frey Fieger, a civil rights attorney, who chose to how citizens have a responsibility in the enforcement are reasons why Arab Ameri- that women face in prison. Statistics indicate approach the issue from a pragmatic perspective. way they perceive the character of these men cans show a decrease in reporting injustices.” that 80 percent of women in U.S. prisons “Injustices happen when no one is pay- and how they are denied their basic rights. The next speaker was Honorable Da- suffered severe violence as children, and 75 ing attention, when nobody cares, and no- The second day of the program focused on vid Turfe, who is a Dearborn Heights Dis- percent were abused by an intimate partner body stands up. Injustices very rarely oc- the criminal justice system and its relation- trict Judge. He showed the other side of during adulthood, but 90 percent of women cur when the light is being shined on It,” ship with the Arab-American community. The law enforcement experiences that Arab in prison suffered sexual or physical vio- said Fieger during his opening remarks. moderator that night was Dr. Sally Howell, Americans and Muslim Americans face. lence in their lifetimes,” she said about what “The police cannot get away with what a UM-Dearborn faculty member. She first “Some things that all minorities and com- women go through in their lifetimes that leads they are doing unless we let them. This isn’t introduced U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade munities share are our actions, our appear- them to even worse conditions in prisons. just about police officers but the en- The next panelist was Andrea Ritchie, tire criminal justice system,” Fieger “Everybody in this community has a place at the table. a New York police misconduct attorney. continued when speaking of specific “Women and LGBT people of col- instances where injustice of the crim-I demand that our police officers treat you with dignity,or who experienced racial and gen- inal justice system was present, such dered forms of police profiling and as what had occurred in Ferguson,. respect, and the worst thing that you can do to a human discrimination, violation, violence The next speaker was Mark and lack of protection at the hands Fancher from the American Civil being is deprive them of their freedom and arrest them.” of law enforcement agents in the Liberties Union, who is a human U.S. are largely invisible,” Ritchie rights activist on behalf of the people. said. She raised an important issue Fancher opened his speech by saying, “We are not at a war with Islam, but rather ance, making excuses for our actions, lan- on how these people’s rights are neglected. “The relationship between the police and those who use religion to fuel their extrem- guage barrier, don’t be combative on the “I asked the women that I represent why people of African decent, and the oppressive ism. All types of extremism is considered street when confronted by a police officer, they didn’t speak up and one woman said that relationship between them is one that goes a threat to federal law enforcement,” said you never win an argument on the street, what happens in the prison is much like what back as far as the beginning of this country.” Barbara when discussing the issue of how these issues are raised in court, don’t as- happened to her when she was abused when Fancher made a comment saying that in Muslims are perceived in an unbalanced sume that you are targeted because you are she was 10 at home, that everybody knew what the past, the relationships between the en- way because of what’s happening abroad. Arab American, such as hijab, long beard or was going on and yet it was a secret that no slaved Africans and the slave owners was The next speaker on the panel was otherwise, and culture vs. religion. Police one would talk about, that she felt deep shame not how it was portrayed in the media where Ronald Haddad, Dearborn police chief. officers are people too, subject to the same about it, and if she did talk about it that they slaves show no resistance. In fact, they were “Everybody in this community has a place at human errors as everybody else,” he said. would be angry with her and wouldn’t believe at war with their oppressors and took ad- the table. I demand that our police officers treat “Understand your rights, if you are going her,” said the next panelist, Debora LaBelle, vantage of every opportunity of running you with dignity, respect, and the worst thing to live in this country, educate yourself on the an attorney for women and children in prison. away or finding other ways to release them- that you can do to a human being is deprive law. Ignorance is no excuse, be polite be strong The last person on the panel, Yvonne selves. They resisted every step of the way. them of their freedom and arrest them,” said be nice, be wise, and speak the truth, don’t Siferd, who is an attorney at Equality Michi- “The relationship between law officers the chief of police during his closing remarks. pretend not to understand, and don’t cry dis- gan, shared that “In the state of Michigan, and civilians and the discrimination dates The next speaker was Fatina Abdrabboh, crimination on the first sign of stress. Discrim- we police gender and sexuality by maintain- back in history. Therefore, when police offi- who is a director in the Michigan Anti-Discrim- ination comes out of ignorance, lack of educa- ing the hierarchical assumption that hetero- cers pull over people in high crime areas in ination Committee. She was born and raised in tion and lack of communication, but it goes sexual is better than lesbian, gay, bisexual, Detroit, they are likely pulling over law abid- Dearborn and has a long history of public service. both ways,” Turfe said on his stance with the or transgender. Not only is marriage equality ing citizens rather than criminals, who are She first cleared up the issue that it is false to issues that Arab Americans face with the goal absent in Michigan, discrimination against very cautious on not getting caught, so po- think that the majority of Arab Americans are of convincing people to educate themselves in LGBTQ people is perfectly legal.” These lice officers do not need to aimlessly act hos- Muslim when in reality the majority is Christian. order to have solid justifications on their side. things are allowed to happen because they tile in areas it need not exist,” he continued. “39 percent of Americans have some time The final day of program dealt with crimi- are sanctioned by the criminal justice system. The following speaker was Dr. Al- type of prejudicial feeling towards Mus- nal justice in terms of gender and sexual-

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Members discuss future filming ideas during a CVN Meeting. Photo courtesy of Nick Betleski. By GHADEER ALARADI idea, because we all have so many ideas,” ule to meet and film the video. Each member “CVN isn’t just for JASS (Journalism and Student Life Editor he said. “It gets easier after we write the idea will have a specific job such as camera work, Screen Studies) majors, it’s for everybody Campus Video Network (CVN) has been down and get everyone’s schedule to film.” lighting, sound, acting, or editing. The se- because it’s a great learning experience,” an organization on campus that has been CVN has five E-board members nior members will help out the new members said Betleski. “It helps with troubleshoot- established since the 1970s. The Univer- and 10-15 general body members. who are not as familiar with the equipment. ing, skill making, and thinking outside the sity-sponsored organization creates their “The members are hilarious,” said “We get the new members comfortable box, which is beneficial in the workplace.” own content ranging from comedy sketch- Betleski. “Everyone is unique and dif- with what they want to learn at first, but If a student is interested in broadcasting, ing to dramas to CVN News Broadcasting. ferent, and when we all come together later on we will suggest them to try some- they can stop by the office. CVN has differ- At the beginning of semesters, CVN has it’s hilarious. We work well together.” thing to get more experience with other as- ent positions for broadcasting such as anchors, camera, screen writing, and editing work- According to Betleski, working with CVN pects of the filming process,” said Betleski. field reporters, and writers. There’s a job for shops. “The first couple of CVN - meet can be great hands on experience with their Members have the choice of what job everyone, whether it is in front of the cam- ings, we go over how things are formatted equipment because they do everything related they would like to do during each film. era or behind the scenes. CVN is also look- and presented. If someone walks in halfway to the filmmaking process. Members will do They do not have to stick with one job. ing for interested actors for their sketches. through the semester, were still willing to their own writing, have their own ideas, and “It may seem intimidating at first because “We have all been in that position help them out and teach them how we work,” edit their own videos. Any new members new members may not be familiar with the pro- where we don’t know what to do, but said Nick Betleski, executive producer. will be able to learn how the process works. cess, but we are willing to help out anybody, be- throughout the years we have gained so Other organizations that host events “We do a lot of comedy, some dra- cause that is our main objective,” said Betleski. much experience and now were passing can approach CVN about getting promo- mas. Another thing that we do is CVN This year, CVN changed its logo and slo- it down to other members,” said Betleski. tional films, or a montage of their events. News. We do the broadcasting aspect gan to “make it happen,” because they wanted On April 1, CVN will host its biggest event of “It will also be beneficial for other orga- of filming which is journalism and- vid a new, “modern vibe” to the organization. the year, which is the Showcase. They will show nizations who want us to film their events eo work coming together,” said Betleski. CVN’s meetings are every Monday at 5 p.m. all their videos throughout the year, providing to get their name out there,” said Betleski. According to Betleski, the most challenging in room 2128 of the University Center. If stu- food and film-related activities. The event will Betleski, the executive producer of aspect is sticking to one idea, because members dents cannot make it, they can stop by the CVN be in all Kochoff Halls, starting at 4:30 p.m. CVN, oversees everything during meet- are creative with their ideas. After they choose office anytime they are available, which is up- ings and makes sure everything is orga- one idea, they will write down the script. After stairs in the University Center. Anyone who is nized. “The hardest part is sticking to one that, they will find time in everyone’s sched- interested in joining can stop by their office. Phi Sigma Phi to host Pink Party fundraiser By GHADEER ALARADI Tickets can be bought from active members anytime Student Life Editor before the event. T-shirts are approved by the national Phi Sigma Phi will be hosting its 6th annual Pink organization,.Students can check the link http://www. Party fundraiser on Saturday, March 14 at the Boomers booster.com/phisigmaphi-pinkparty, if they are interest- Sports Bar & Grille starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $7 in ed in purchasing a T-shirt. They will also be sold during advance and $10 at the door. the event. During the party, auctions will be taking place. A The money will go towards the National Breast Can- member will be able to offer services such as cooking, cer Foundation, which provides help and services to taking a buyer out to dinner, cleaning his/her house, etc. those affected by breast cancer through early detection, All proceeds will go towards the National Breast Cancer education, and support services. Foundation. Phi Sigma Phi consistently raises $3,500 every year The bar will be open to all ages of 18 and over, but through philanthropic events such as fundraisers that go it will be checking for IDs and drinking will be kept to towards charity. those who are 21 and over, with no exceptions. The party will include a raffle, with prizes such as Boomers Sports Bar & Grille is located at 16006 gift cards. Southfield Rd, Allen Park, MI. Phi Sigma Phi member Craig Henderson will be do- Phi Sigma Phi Member Craig Henderson says, “Stu- nating a basket of Yik Yak merchandise for winners of dents should come to the pink party to help make a dif- the raffle. ference in someone’s life who is living with breast can- The party will also include a cash bar, drink specials, cer and have fun while doing it. It also gives students the date auctions, and other contests throughout the night. Photo courtesy of Craig Henderson. What’s going on around campus? March 10 - March 14 Tuesday, March 10 Thursday, March 12 Wednesday, March 11 Druge Enforcement Administration Hijab Booth Shared Spaces: Histories and Stereotypes of Information Session 11:00 am - 4:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm University Center Stage Arab & Latino Communities in Detroit 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 1225 University Center The Union Author Bethany Neal discusses “My Last Kiss” Career Fair Prep Workshop 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1071 CASL Faith and Feminism Panel 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Kochoff Hall A Wonder Women: The Untold Story of Ameri- Kochoff Hall B can Superheroines Saturday, March 14 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dodgeball Tournament Phi Sigma Phi Pink Party 1030 CASL 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Fieldhouse 8:00 pm Boomers Sports Bar & Grill Glow out! 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm The Fieldhouse The Michigan Journal/10 March 10, 2015 @TMJSports @MichiganJournal Sports Vol. XLIV, No. 18 Hockey’s window of opportunity open with changing of guard in ACHA

Ricky Lindsay/MJ Ryan Kelly skates down the ice during UM-Dearborn’s game vs. Oakland in late January 2015. He figures to be a big part of the 2016 Wolverines as a senior. State University making the But the 10 losses are what also making appearances in some big losses with senior the most minutes logged out jump before the 2012-13 sea- everyone looks at. the big show. captain Jase Paciocco leav- of all ACHA goaltenders. But son. Of the 10 games the Wol- So in total, UM-Dearborn ing, as well as fellow seniors backup Dave Bryant played Arizona State held the top verines lost, only two of lost 13 games to teams play- James Marchese, Cody Lon- outstanding the final few spot in the weekly ACHA which you could say they ing for the chance to hoist the guski, Ryan Arndt and Jer- weeks of the season, putting rankings every single week were out of. That was a 9-0 ACHA division one cham- emy Klotz. some pressure on Ferris for this season, and that empty loss to Iowa State, in which pionship trophy; only Iowa But, they return freshman next season. spot at the top next season the Wolverines were without State and Robert Morris ad- Jeff McFarland, who was The play against ranked could be many different some of their top talent and vanced past the second round putting together a sparkling teams this season was a hic- teams. also a 6-1 loss to Adrian. of the tournament. season offensively before cup in the eyes of most, but University of Michigan- But the night before the And of the 13 losses, 11 suffering a season ending it told a tale for the future of Dearborn rival Adrian Col- painful loss to Iowa State, the were winnable games. Es- knee injury in the Clark Park UM-Dearborn hockey. By ERICK LEHMAN lege could very well fill that Wolverines lost by only two pecially the last four against game against Oakland. It showed that this team Staff Columnist void, as it has been a peren- goals, and the night follow- Davenport and Buffalo, in As well as returning Mc- is in fact ready to compete @ELehman29 nial power in the state of ing the big loss to Adrian, up- which the Wolverines were Farland, the Wolverines will nationally, and with that one he 2016 ACHA Na- Michigan for years now. If set the Bulldogs in overtime. missing some of their big- skate with a bevy of offen- massive obstacle that sat atop tionals might have you remember, the Wolver- The teams the 10 losses gest goal scoring threats and sive skill players including the rankings for 18 weeks a completely differ- ines defeated the Bulldogs came from — Adrian (8th), strong defensive presence. Gino Darin, Ryan Kelly, An- this season gone to bigger T early in the season, handing Illinois (13th), Iowa State What does all of the losing drei Novikov, as well as de- and better things, the window ent outlook. There will be a changing them their first loss of the (10th), and Robert Morris talk mean? fenseman Ryan Urso. of opportunity has risen. of the guard, if you will, fol- year and competed heavily in (4th) — all appeared in the It means — that with all On top of all the returning The window is not an open lowing the 2015 tournament. the other three competitions. ACHA national tournament the returning talent the Wol- offensive power, the Wol- crack, nor does it have a huge Division-I powerhouse The Wolverines went and all received high seed- verines have next season — verines are going to have the hole from a hockey puck go- Arizona State University will through a tough stretch in ing. there is a very good chance hockey version of a quarter- ing through it. depart for a rare and unprec- October and early November The Wolverines received that empty seat at the top that back controversy. It is a sliding glass door; edented jump to NCAA D-1. with a record of 2-10; one of two losses from Davenport Arizona State is leaving be- Nate Ferris started mostly it is wide open in the UM- The Sun Devils are second those two victories coming (14th) and two from Buffalo hind will be warmed by them. all season in net for the Wol- Dearborn Fieldhouse, and team to do so, with Penn over then undefeated Adrian. (17th) on the season, who are The Wolverines have verines and at one point, had everyone in it knows it. Michigan football spring preview: Butt and the tight end conundrum By GEOFF MEHL did it reflect on the tight ends. more Khalil Hill. Last season the Staff Reporter Heading into the spring, junior 6-foot-2, 252-pound Hill started @GeoffMehl Jake Butt has the edge to start. three games in the absence of Going into the spring, Michi- The 6-foot-6, 248-pound Butt the injured Butt. He showed gan football’s tight end position is coming off of a season that be- above average blocking ability is up for grabs. Jim Harbaugh’s gan with rehabbing from ACL and flashed his hands with four clean-slate attitude lends for seri- surgery. He made his season de- catches for 37-yards. Hill should ous competition at a position that but in the second game against see plenty of time at the second saw little production in 2014. Notre Dame and went on to lead tight end spot. Harbaugh is known for his the Wolverines in receiving for Returning as upperclassmen, development of tight ends over tight ends. senior A.J. Williams and red- the years, using tight end-friend- Butt played in 10 games, shirt junior Michael Jocz will ly offensive packages at both catching 21 balls for 211-yards be auditioning for the role of Stanford and the San Francisco and he scored two touchdowns, blocking tight end in running 49ers. He has produced four including one against Ohio State sets. The Michigan rushing at- Ricky Lindsay/MJ NFL-caliber players, including on Nov. 29. He is the only game tack was weak last season and Ohio native Jake Butt looks on before Michigan’s 42-28 loss to Ohio State. the Indianapolis Colts’ Colby tested receiving threat at tight Harbaugh’s offense will be run Men’s basketball just five games this season before getting injured end, putting him as the favorite first. These two have a shot to see Fleener and Philadelphia Eagles’ continued from page 10 and missing the rest of the season. The Wolver- Zach Ertz. This season the Wol- to start in the spring. more playing time with a heavier ines were able to redshirt Bell and preserve his verines have a question mark at His closest competition is workload. stride, Penn still finished the year averaging 10.3 four years of eligibility. the position when it comes to a redshirt freshman Ian Bunting. The Wolverines have one in- points per game. Penn had 20 or more points in Bell is a highly skilled guard that has received starting playmaker. He has the size at 6-foot-7, coming freshman recruit at tight five games this season showing that he can be a a lot of praise from his teammates over the sea- The Michigan offense will 243-pounds to be a serious red end in four star Tyrone Wheatley dominate player at both ends of the floor. son. While he didn’t see significant playing time see an all-new look in 2015 with zone threat, playing mainly at Jr. He will not be available for While Penn won’t have to improve his dunk- this past season, a second off-season to work more two tight end sets and in- wide receiver in high school. the spring game. ing skills, he will have to get better at ball han- with Langley’s system should help Bell get a volving the position as a main Bunting has the tools to prove The position will be one to dling and free throw shooting. But with that be- running start going into next season. target in the play-action passing himself as a playmaker during keep a close eye on as the spring ing said, there is no question that Langley has a The Wolverines are going to need a player to game. the spring game. progresses. The lack of a clear starting center for the next three years. step up next season and be a consistent scorer for Last season was underwhelm- Along with Bunting and starter gives way for a highly Next Man Up? them to have much success. If the hype turns out ing to say the least for the Michi- Butt, a player that will be push- competitive position battle. With Strickland’s departure there is a glaring to be true, Bell could be that guy. gan offense and nowhere more ing for time is redshirt sopho- hole at the guard position. Deonte Bell played in March 10, 2015 The Michigan Journal/11 @MichiganJournal @TMJSports Vol. XLIV, No. 18 Sports winner of Coach of the brand voluntarily. Year winner in the GLC The UM-Dearborn wres- Wrestling season ends for the second-consecutive tling program does not year, built the Henry Ford have mats or home meets. College wrestling program It operates on a small bud- early; program needs into a title contender. No, get that pays for mostly the questions are directed mat rentals at an off-site at UM-Dearborn’s athletic facility and some local boost from university support. traveling expenses for at- The wrestling program tending meets. tlers were unable to find is considered a club team, The National Tourna- someone to represent the making it completely vol- ment is held in Allen, program at the conference untary for anyone who Texas on March 12. If a tournament at Davenport wants to wrestle. This UM-Dearborn wrestler had University on March 1. leaves for self motivation qualified for the tourna- Freshman Jared David- to be the only driving force ment, financial support for son was pre-seeded No. 2 behind the athletes to keep travel expenses and aca- going into the tournament them competing for the demic time missed would and had a 13-4 record be- school. be primarily put on the stu- fore a busy personal life Without a scholarship dent athlete’s shoulders. caused him to pull out, to relieve financial pres- It may be time for the subsequently ending the sures, without an on-cam- university to begin look- Photo courtesy of Jared Davidson season for the wrestling pus space for practices and ing into a varsity tag for Freshman phenom Jared Davidson, pictured celebrating a win, could By GEOFF MEHL team. without full financial sup- the wrestling program. not compete in the conference tournament on March 1 due to a busy Staff Columnist The surprising and un- port from the school, the This season has put the personal life. Davidson’s absence poses a question regarding lack of @GeoffMehl expected end to the sea- wrestling program seems light on the lack of support support by UM-Dearborn for the wrestling program. fter a promis- son poses several ques- to be in a limbo, making the team receives. For the goes from here. It seems to It is now on the shoul- ing start to the tions about the program it hard to recruit for the first time, the program was have the coaching staff in ders of the athletic depart- season, the Uni- going forward. The ques- block M. The club student close to being thrust into place to mold competitive ment to decide whether A tions aren’t directed at a versity of Michigan-Dear- athletes cannot be held the national spotlight, and wrestlers, and the area of this disappointing end to born’s wrestling season dedicated coach in Grant accountable for missing the lack of support may southeast Michigan has an the season while on the has come to an abrupt and MacKenzie or in the vol- practices or backing out of have cut the season short. abundance of talent in the edge of success is some- disappointing end. untary student athletes in meets when they are repre- It will be interesting wrestling community to thing that needs to be cor- The Wolverine wres- the program. MacKenzie, senting the UM-Dearborn to see where the program field a strong team. rected. Michigan Lightning winning on, off field By GEOFF MEHL letes must also donate their Staff Reporter time to local charities in order @GeoffMehl to be eligible to play with the The crack of the pads, the team. sounds of screaming fans and This season they started the cheers of victory is what slow but finished strong. Af- football is all about. For teams ter a shaky start, the Light- like the Michigan Lightning, ning re-evaluated their team winning reaches beyond the and made tough decisions let- boundaries of a football field. ting some guys go. The Lighting are a minor “Halfway through the sea- league team from the Cross- son we were 3-2 and trying roads Football League, play- to figure out how to make it ing their football out of Ford- to the playoffs,” said Abou- son High School in Dearborn. saleh. “The guys who stayed They set their goals high on gelled…it was the core group the football field as well as of guys that the rest of the the community by “helping players rallied around and others, one snap at a time.” they just believed in each Owned by University of other.” Michigan-Dearborn alumnus The team then went on a Rami Abousaleh, the Light- five game winning streak, fin- Photo courtesy of Michigan Lightning ning were founded in Novem- ishing the season 8-2 and win- a team short on manpower yards and 23 touchdowns on done extensive work with them get on the right track in ber 2012 and in that short time ning the Northeast division and injuries, they fell to the the season, and running back people who have special life. They have sent six play- have discovered their win- over other teams from Michi- Brass City Brawlers out of Michael Currie rushed for needs. During the season, ers to play college football ning ways with a 25-6 record gan and Ohio. The Lightning New England, 34-28 in over- 1,048 yards and 10 touch- the team designates certain and get back in school. It also over two seasons. It racked up entered the playoffs, defeat- time, ending their winning downs before breaking his games to donate all proceeds has two of its former players the accolades, winning two ing the Battle Creek Coyotes, season. hand and missing the Orange from ticket sales to charitable playing in professional indoor division championships, two 20-8, to move on to the con- “It was a great experience Blossom Bowl. Currie also organizations, especially the leagues. conference championships, a ference championship. and the guys loved it,” said played in all facets of special Special Olympics Dearborn When not strapping up the bowl championship, a league In the second round they Abousaleh. “The guys are teams. On defense, linebacker Chapter. pads, the Lightning players championship and finished as defeated the 11-0 Indiana more determined now to go Eric Butler had 101 tackles “I was told you can’t win are expected to put in quality a national runner up in 2014. Cardinals, 15-12, to take back there…we have some and 25 sacks. with good guys. But there are time with the community and The organization is com- home the conference trophy. unfinished business.” Though success on the guys who have given more to give back to those who are prised of players and coaches They proceeded to pull out a When all was said and football field is important to others than they can afford less fortunate. from all over the Tri-County close victory against the Ohio done, the Lightning aver- the Lightning, off the field but they do it because they “If we go 0-10 but we put area, and head coach Brad Crush, 14-7, for a league aged just nine points against success within the commu- know others need it more,” smiles on kids’ faces, clothes Bentley was inducted into the championship. in the playoffs and had some nity is just as important. Abousaleh said. “We’re not on their back, feed them, than American Football Hall of The Lightning then flew to outstanding individual perfor- “We use football as a ves- here just to play football; we is it a bad season?” he said. Fame in 2014 after coaching Florida to play in the United mances. sel to do our community ser- are here to give back.” “We want to bring awareness nearly 20 years at the semi- States Football Association Southfield High grad Tom- vice,” Abousaleh said. The Lightning also give to people in need…we want pro level. The Lightning ath- Orange Blossom Bowl. With my Vanover passed for 2,004 The Lightning have also back to their players, helping our guys to be humble.” Lacrosse team settles it in Smash By RYAN PETRAS Popp is a big time Smash Staff Reporter Bros. player who takes the game The University of Michigan- very seriously. Dearborn lacrosse team traveled “I don’t mess around when to North Carolina over spring it comes to Smash Bros,” Popp break to open up its 2015 season. said. During the long bus ride, the Popp wasn’t happy to lose to team had to find a way to make his new rival, junior defensive the time go by. midfielder Jeff Sebastian, in the Second-year defender Andrew championship match during the Popp recommended a Super second tourney. Smash Bros. tournament on the Entering the match, Sebastian Nintendo 3DS. wasn’t happy to be placed into the Photo courtesy of Wikipedia The first tournament had eight losers bracket in the first tourney proach when asked about his “During the games, guys participants, and Popp emerged and wanted revenge against Popp. quest for the crown. would huddle around the little victorious. “I vowed to make a comeback “After looking over the game screen and watch the matches,” The winners Second tournament On the way back from North and win the whole thing,” he said. tape, I feel pretty good about my said Popp “It was a good bonding First tournament Carolina, the tournament grew Sebastian downplayed the ri- chances,” he said. “Mental er- experience.” to 15 people. They were heated, valry between him and Popp. rors are the only thing separating Sebastian agreed with Popp. competitive and a good source of “Well since I’m champ now me from a championship at this “It was a good team building entertainment for the team. I don’t think much of it, but he point.” exercise,” he said. “We all got “It’s a pretty big part of my knows he can have a rematch The tourney did more than to compete against each other in life,” joked Mitch Stapleton, a whenever he wants,” Sebastian just build friendly rivalries among something other than lacrosse, freshman midfielder for the Wol- said. teammates, it strengthened the which is always useful in creating verines. Stapleton took a humorous ap- bond amongst the team. a positive team atmosphere.” Andrew Popp — Sophomore Jeff Sebastian — Junior The Michigan Journal/12 Sports March 10, 2015 Vol. XLIV, No. 18

Twenty-one hours Ricky Lindsay/MJ Nate Ferris readies himself before UM-Dearborn’s outdoor game vs. Oakland on Jan. 4, 2015. Ferris, a Saskatchewan, Canada native, made the 21-hour journey to UM-Dearborn this season to play collegiate hockey. to play the game he loved. tough, just trying to budget.” Ferris was originally planning on attending Ferris has adapted well on the ice, and with his Journey from Saskatchewan Williston State College (Binghamton, N.Y.) of the strong presence in net, the Wolverines vied for an National Junior College Athletic Association, but appearance in the national tournament. UM-Dear- after a coaching change, things changed for him. born was ranked in the ACHA Top 25 throughout “The new coach gave me contacts in the his freshman season. to Dearborn worth it for Ferris ACHA, and I reached out to a few teams,” he said. “We are just happy he has had such a great One of the first coaches to call Ferris back was chance to contribute so much as a freshman and By ERICK LEHMAN especially in a small town,” Nate said. “My mom none other than UM-Dearborn head coach Chris we thank Chris (Haltinner) and Zarbs for that op- Staff Reporter would work at the rink sometimes, so I would go @ELehman29 Haltinner. portunity,” Dave said. “I think it’s been a fairly and play hockey. When I got older I’d go play “Chris was one of the first guys to call me, and typical season for a goaltender - some games you wenty-one hours. hockey, run around the rink waiting for my broth- he wanted to work with me,” Ferris recalled. “It leave the rink feeling like you were a big part of a It’s the distance of the long journey er’s practice to get over.” sounded good so I came down, looked around, and win and other games where you think you didn’t from Weyburn, Saskatchewan to the The extra time at the rink increased Ferris’ love took a visit.” make the saves you needed to. You try to balance T for the game. In his first season as an ACHA Di- University of Michigan-Dearborn Fieldhouse Upon his visit to campus, Ferris liked it, as did it out over the season and hope the good games are ice rink, where Nate Ferris backs into the crease, vision-I goaltender, he has seen a great amount of his father. more in number than the bad games. ready to face the challenge of being a Wolverine success. But he was not always a goaltender. “The campus seemed clean and bright, and the “Nate has always been a player that plays to goaltender poised to take his team to the next level. For his first three years as a hockey player, Fer- proximity of all the essentials gave us the sense win and really as long as you get the “W” up on Inside the Fieldhouse, Ferris’ father and ris was a forward before switching to net. that this campus would be easy to navigate and fit the board that is what matters. Sometimes you former coach, Dave, paces around the concourse He played goaltender a tad bit when he was a model that would readily blend academics and have to bail out the goal scorers, and some nights awaiting UM-Dearborn’s series opener with Kent seven years old. It was his next season, when he sports,” Dave said. ”Coach Haltinner spent several they have to bail you out. Just the nature of a team State on Feb. 6. He keeps a close eye on his son was around eight that he became strictly goalten- hours with us truly making Dearborn feel like it game.” during warm-ups, still pacing, but this time from der, and he never looked back. could be home. Nate also, being from small town Ferris, originally donning red pads from his the top of the bleachers. “As a parent you initial thoughts are “wow that Saskatchewan, I think wanted an opportunity to Weyburn Red Wings days that clash with his new “I keep a close eye on him during warm-ups, equipment is cool” then you have to pay for it,” experience a bigger city environment and Detroit white, maize, and blue uniform, has improved see what to expect during the game, if he’s missing Dave said. “As they get older and the games get obviously fits that bill while the Dearborn campus greatly since his first start in net as a Wolverine anything,” Dave said. bigger and bigger, you don’t realize how stressful size prevents one from being swallowed up in the back in September against Indiana Tech. During the game, Dave stands nervously at the being a goaltender parent can be.” numbers.” “He continues to build on his big picture view top of the bleachers as he watches his son get bat- Not all teams have the luxury of big numbers, Ferris raved about the rink at the Fieldhouse of the game. Goaltenders have a unique view. tered with shots. UM-Dearborn lost to Kent State and because of that, sometimes the coaches de- compared to those at some universities he might They get to see how the play develops and how lit- 9-1. Ferris was pulled just over 11 minutes into the cide, or just ask the players where they wanted to have attended back home in Canada. He also men- tle things have such a huge effect on outcomes. He game after only making two saves on six shots. play that day, which is how Ferris fell in love with tioned one team didn’t even have their own locker has always been a student of the game, and I see Dave was originally Ferris’ coach when he be- being a goaltender, rather than forward. room. that continually growing each season he plays,” gan to learn the game as a child. Now, his father “When I was 8, we lived in a small town, only Adapting to life as a college student in the states Dave said. serves as his eyes in the sky. had like 12 guys on the team, so it was kind of has not been particularly easy for Ferris, but it The Wolverines landed a solid long-term goal- “From the stands he sees things I can’t see on like who wants to play goalie,” Ferris said. “I re- hasn’t been all too difficult for him either. tender last year in Nate Ferris, and they have Dave the ice,” Ferris said. “It’s nice because I can’t al- ally liked it from the start, I liked the goal pads a lot “It’s a little different, it’s nicer down here. Ferris to thank for accepting the fact his son want- ways tell if I’m too deep on a shot or something.” more than the shin pads.” The toughest part for me would be going back ed to become a goalie rather than stay at forward. Ferris started playing hockey when he was Ferris was able to get some solid practice in the to school, and I’ve been out of school for three “Inspite of the paychecks spent on pads and about three years old. He didn’t really have a net when he first switched courtesy of his older years,” Ferris said. “Classes the first semester, blockers and gloves and the frazzled nerves from choice on whether or not he wanted to play. brother, a forward at the time. getting back into the swing of things was a major the close games, I wouldn’t trade a moment of it “My parents took me skating when I was prob- Once his years of junior-league hockey were difference. (I) couldn’t sleep in, also not working for anything else,” Dave said. “Being a goaltender ably three, they kind of signed me up for hockey. up, a decision had to be made. Ferris had to de- and not having the extra spending money has been parent is a pretty unique club.” Being in Canada there’s not a lot of other sports, cide what he wanted to do next while continuing to build off the small success But the Golden Eagles made a had career highs in nearly every it had, then they will need to late rally and ended up defeat- major statistic. In that Dec. 3 Men’s basketball season-in-review: work on scoring points. The ing UM-Dearborn 68-65. lost to Cornerstone, Strickland Wolverines finished second-to- While they did lose, this had a season-high 23 points. In first year under Langley, Wolverines last in the conference in points game shows that the Wolver- Whenever the Wolverines per game. While they can shoot ines are able to compete with needed to make a play, the ball from behind the arc, they strug- the best, not just in the con- went to the hands of Strickland. win most games since 2008-2009 season gled immensely from the free ference, but in the country as And usually, the calm, collec- By JERAMY STOVER With seven games left in the The Saints defeated the throw line. They finished the well. Cornerstone is currently tive senior made the play. His Staff Reporter season, UM-Dearborn had a Wolverines earlier in the sea- year last in the conference in the No. 3 ranked team in the presence on the court will be @JStover96 chance to control its own des- son, and with the two teams free throw percentage shooting country. sorely missed next season. One With the most wins since the tiny. It failed to take advantage battling each other to get into just 58 percent. Another positive note for of Langley’s biggest tasks over 2007-08 season, first-year head of it by going 3-4 in the last the conference tournament, the The Highs the Wolverines is their youth. the off-season will be to find coach Taylor Langley seems to three weeks of the season. last thing UM-Dearborn want- I don’t normally support With just four seniors depart- a leader that can take over the have the University of Michi- When the season ended, ed was to get swept in the sea- the term “morale victory,” but ing from the program, Lang- role Strickland played this sea- gan-Dearborn men’s basketball the Wolverines found them- son series, which would cause there is a particular game in the ley has plenty of young talent son. program heading into the right selves tied with Siena Heights it to lose the tiebreaker. Wolverines season I think the to groom before next season. Rookie of the Year: Jason direction. for the final spot in the confer- The Wolverines lost to the phrase fits well. Key contributors this season, Penn Although the team finished ence tournament. Due to the Saints 66-65 on a last-second On Dec. 3, UM-Dearborn such as Paul Standtke, Brandon The freshman sensation with an 11-19 record, this is the tie-breaker rule, Siena Heights shot after being down by five traveled to Cornerstone Uni- Cole, and Gage Throgmorton showed great promise this past best basketball we have seen advanced and UM-Dearborn points at halftime. UM-Dear- versity, a conference power- will all be back next season and season. Finishing third in the in quite some time. With that was sent home. born committed seven more house that finished the season hungrier than ever to make the conference in blocks, Penn has being said, there is still a lot of The Lows turnovers than Siena Heights with a share of the conference playoffs. made opponents aware that work left to be done. The Wol- Although they did not know and only managed to shoot 50 title and won the WHAC tour- Team MVP: Jamiel coming near the basket is a verines missed the Wolverine- it at the time, the Jan. 31 home percent from the free throw nament. Strickland dangerous mission. Hoosier Athletic Conference game against Siena Heights line, a statistic they struggled The Wolverines were lead- Strickland was the senior While it took him nearly a playoffs for the fourth straight can be argued for as the most with all year. ing at halftime 31-25. They leader of this team, and he third of the season to find his year. important game of the season. If UM-Dearborn is going were even winning with under played like it. He led the team Men’s basketball a minute to play in the game. in points, assists, and steals. He continued on page 10