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STUDENT LIFE: SPORTS: No Shave November? No. Wolves hockey splits weekend section B page 3 section C page 4 TheMICHIGAN JOURNAL VOL., XLI-NO.8 THE STUDENT PUBLICATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-DEARBORN November 8, 2011 Opinion UM-D COB Dean becomes EMU Provost Matt’s State University. She had across the nation. It is only outstanding dean who brings a Policy many years of corporate expe- through a highly collaborative strong voice to lead and advo- Law rience before coming to UM- effort involving Eastern cate for the faculty and Divi- Recently, several arti- Dearborn. Michigan’s outstanding fac- sion of Academic Affairs,” Not so safe cles have been run in The This included serving as ulty and staff, in partnership EMU President Susan Martin Michigan Journal that have founding president and COO, with the university’s adminis- expressed in a public state- after all received negative feedback and later CEO, of ICM/Kreb- tration, business and commu- ment. “Her success in advanc- BY DEANDRE MCDAY from a few students attend- soge--a multinational indus- nity partners, governmental ing academic excellence and GUEST WRITER ing our University. It is not trial firm employing people on and legislative bodies, and in strategically building aca- The Michigan Journal’s in- four continents. alumni, that we can address demic programs responsive to In 2002, 14-year-old Matt tent to degrade students “My academic and busi- these challenges.” the needs of today’s students Epling committed suicide in who attend this institution. Kim Schatzel ness background provide me She will lead Eastern and employers and the State his family’s East Lansing We have received feedback with a foundation that recog- Michigan’s Division of Aca- of Michigan make her ideally home six weeks after being BY SAMANTHA ELLIOT from several students and nizes the importance of entre- demic Affairs, which includes suited for Eastern Michigan bullied at school, according to EDITOR IN CHIEF would like to inform the preneurship and innovation,” more than 200 degree pro- University.” the Detroit Free Press. Now, campus that we are taking Last week, Eastern Michi- said Schatzel. “As a business grams throughout its five col- Schatzel has been at UM- almost 10 years later, the Sen- everyone’s viewpoints into gan University announced the school dean, I am aware of the leges. Dearborn since 2000, when ate Bill passed in his name has consideration. We would hiring of University of Michi- serious financial challenges EMU is thrilled with the she started as an assistant pro- been compromised. also like to note that there gan-Dearborn’s College of facing institutions of higher addition of Schatzel. “Dr. fessor, before becoming dean Senate Bill 137, better are articles in each section Business Dean, Kim Schatzel, education in Michigan and Schatzel has proved to be an in 2008. known as “Matt’s Safe School that are columns, and do as their new vice president Law,” is a bill designed to not necessarily reflect the and provost. combat bullying within views of The Michigan Pending approval of Michigan Schools. It was pre- Journal as an organization, EMU’s board of regents, sented to the Michigan House but rather the viewpoints Schatzel’s position will be ef- by Republican Rick Jones in of the individual writers. fective January 3, 2012. February. We encourage feedback, Schatzel announced her Some could say that this both positive and negative resignation as dean by email bill showed great promise in on all of our written work. on November 2. combating bullying…until If you would like to write Schatzel’s background in- Republican Senators made a response to any article cludes a bachelors in econom- last minute revisions to the published or submit a let- ics and biology from legislation right before elec- ter to the editor, please Washington University as tions, and hurriedly had it e m a i l well as a doctorate in business passed in a landslide voice [email protected] administration from Michigan College of Business UMD.UMICH.EDU vote last Wednesday (those re- sponsible for the provision re- main unknown). UM-D No Nickelback at Lions’ Thanksgiving show The state of Michigan has BY SAMANTHA ELLIOT vote for other artists such 38 senators—26 of them are as Kid Rock and Eminem Weather EDITOR IN CHIEF Republican, and according to to perform at the show. Re- michiganvotes.org, ALL of Last Tuesday word got cently, two protests

F rom Weather.com them voted “Yes” for the re-

out that Nickelback would protesting the original vised bill. Democrats voted

be performing during the protest have been formed. no.

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D ing Day halftime show. of those protesting the per- would compel Michigan O

T Soon after, a petition was formance is that Detroit is schools to impose rules pro-

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natures. their concerns about the religious belief or moral con- Y halftime performance. representation of music Nickelback is not a “real” A The debate in Detroit viction.”

D 46 Robert Jones, a Michigan and culture in Detroit. Our group of artists and would S spread like wildfire on the In other words, no one is R Internet, quickly gaining resident, was quick to city is a creation of an en- therefore insult the citizens U above moral or religious re-

H national attention. More voice his opinion on the tire genre, Motown, very of Detroit. T 32 proach on school grounds. protests were started to not issue. few cities can make this “We are a hard working The clause even goes on to

claim,” Jones stated. only rid the halftime show “I am disgusted with the

say WHO can convict who:

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R guardian (and vice versa). F Mess continues to build in Wayne County 37 “If my religious back-

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Y 56 search, Trustinus LLC of contract, an undated letter A BY ROGER CASTILLO D evidence is mounting of Southfield, is owned by on an old county letter- N STAFF WRITER O how Wayne County con- Jack Krasula, a partner in head was written the same M 43 In the past few months, tinues to misspend tax- a failed racetrack in day she took the airport the news of former CEO payer’s money and despite Huron Township that post. The person who To report an inci- of the Detroit Metropoli- declining population num- Mullin helped develop wrote the letter Deputy tan Airport Turkia Mullin bers across the board in with taxpayer money. county executive Azzam dent or to claim a receiving $200,000 sever- cities that are not named She as the county’s eco- Elder and corporate coun- MSU.EDU lost item Call ance pay from the County Detroit, the county contin- nomic development direct sel Marianne Talon both Matt Epling after she left to become ues to operate in the red. was being paid $200,000 a resigned last Thursday. Campus Safety at CEO has surfaced. CEO without any expe- year prior to leaving for (313) 593-5333 Turkia was let go from rience: the airport job. In Septem- Wayne County Antibullying her post last week. The The seven -member ber, the county confirmed continued on page A-2 continued on page A-2

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November 8, 2011 VOL. XLI, NO. 8 NEWS Antibullying said.” Sister Helen Prejean: Dead Man Walking At the moment, the bill’s continued from page A-1 implementation is up in the tween those of differing races air. It’s livelihood, revised or and religions, and usually not, depends on the response serve as catalysts for violent of Michigan voters. insurrections, be they great or If you want to know more small. about Matt’s Life, and his This bill forces Michigan family’s movement against schools to stop bullying over bullying, check out mat- trivial differences like physi- tepling.com for more informa- cal appearance or mental apti- tion. tude…but it seems to condone Michiganders are encour- a no holds-barred slug-fest on aged to contact their local leg- the topic of religion—a topic islators and check out nations have warred over. michiganvotes.org for more Could this bring added up-to-date information regard- chaos to the classroom? ing Senate Bill 137. FRANZ KNIGHT/MJ “I feel like…it’s legalizing BY REBECCA HILLARY cepted that I had been proven personal experience, humor, bishops declared that the verbal bullying,” says UM- GUEST WRITER wrong. Her attire, a stylish and emotion. She began by death penalty was not right. Dearborn student, Delon When I first heard that Sis- blazer and slacks, caught my describing her early years and So, why, she asks, do people Hardy. It sounds like you can ter Helen Prejean would be attention, as it wasn’t how I what shaped her current be- of Catholic faith continue to say whatever you want, just speaking at UM-Dearborn would imagine a nun would liefs: “I moved into housing support it? have a rational ‘argument’ be- this past Friday, I was less dress. She also seemed less projects in New Orleans and Her speaking so eloquently hind it.” than excited. Though she had serious than nuns I had en- that’s where I got my educa- on the subject made it diffi- “[The bill] seems to contra- written the best-selling book countered before, cracking tion.” She witnessed, first- cult to not be moved in some dict itself,” says Asia Dead Man Walking: An Eye- witty jokes and even making hand, the inequality and way by what she was saying, Hutchins, a junior at UM- witness Account of the Death fun of herself at times. Her underlying racism within the regardless of your race or re- Dearborn. “You do have a Penalty in the United States candor engaged me and I United States justice system ligious affiliation. This issue freedom of speech…but only and is well revered as a public found myself immersed in the when she began advising is still one that is politically to a certain extent. It seems CPSAN.COM speaker, I was positive that presentation, moved by her Patrick Sonnier, the convicted debated, and is something like some things, for the sake Sen. Gretchen Whitmer shares her presentation on the death words. killer of two teenagers (which that, as U.S. citizens, we are of peace, are better left un- her disapproval for the law penalty would not interest Her presentation was en- inspired Dead Man Walking). very much affected by. Hear- appointees? me. Within moments of see- lightening, consisting of the She explained that eight out ing Sister Helen Prejean Wayne County Trust has to be restored: ing and hearing her, I ac- perfect combination of facts, of ten people on death row are speak was definitely an op- continued from page A-1 there because they killed portunity to stay informed on Robert Ficano has white people and that the the history and technicalities Kickbacks a plenty: vowed new changes and death penalty has always been of the death penalty and con- Ficano introduced a reform. “disproportionately applied to sider its reality. special severance late last “We are going to earn races and poor people.” If you are interested in year to allow some 300 back everybody’s trust The heart of her presenta- reading about her experi- political appointees to re- one day at a time”, Ficano tion, though, was making ences, you should check out ceive up to 24 weeks’ pay said. clear that the death penalty is her books, Dead Man Walk- if they were not around “I’m sorry for the not something that all ing: an Eyewitness Account election time. Some re- events that have brought Catholics support. She of the Death Penalty in the ceived over $50,000 in us to this point. The recent claims that the belief that God United States and The Death pay but when the Detroit events I can tell you have is pleased by suffering is of Innocents: An Eyewitness News reported it, the ben- been the most challenging completely irrational, and that Account of Wrongful Execu- efit was suspended. I’ve had to face in my it is futile to believe that re- tions. She is also currently Beyond the issues in public life”. demption is granted to mur- working on a new book, Detroit: He has a long way to go derers through the death called River of Fire: My Spir- The population in De- to regain trust but can it troit has decreased down turn around? There is FRANZ KNIGHT/MJ penalty. In 2005, US Catholic itual Journey. to twenty-five percent as hope but as a dark cloud 2010 numbers show the looms over the city of De- U.S. wealth gap higher than ever city is at 700,000 people. troit with budget cuts and Wayne County as a whole internal fighting between BY STEPHANIE COSBY twice as wide as it was in falling. efits account for 55% of The gap can be attrib- was down 11%. (Source the City Council and the NEWS EDITOR 2005. the annual income for Further, 37% of uted to several factors. older age households http://quickfacts.census.g Mayor, this is the latest Census statistics re- younger Americans have First, young adults are while programs like wel- ov/qfd/states/26/26163.ht black eye to the county. leased on Monday show a net worth of zero, facing skyrocketing tu- fare and unemployment ml) yet Oakland County that the wealth gap be- whereas only 8% of ition costs and a sparse have been cut. was up 0.7%. Why does tween Americans under Americans over age 65 job market. Thus, stu- "If this pattern contin- this number matter so 35 and Americans over do. As net worth includes dents are racking up ues, it will call into much? Well Ficano has 65 has expanded to the the value of ones home, more debt while they question one of the most 190 appointees yet Oak- widest on record. possessions and savings pursue higher degrees basic tenets of the Amer- land County Executive L According to the Cen- accumulated over the and wait for the job mar- ican Dream — the idea Brooks Patterson has only sus, the typical U.S. years, it is not surprising ket to get better. Second, that each generation does 14. There are plans to household headed by a that older Americans there tends to be more better than the one that limit the amount of sever- person age 65 or older have a higher average net social safety nets for came before,” says Paul ance payments, requiring has a net worth 47 times worth. What is surpris- older Americans than the Taylor, director of Pew appointees to be approved greater than a household ing, however, is the rate youth. For example, the Social and Demographic by the commission and stopping Wayne Count re- headed by someone at which younger Ameri- Associated Press reports Trends and co-author of FREEP.COM under age 35. The gap is cans’ net worth is that Social Security ben- the Census analysis. tirees from working as Turkia Mullin contractors. Why so many WWee PPuutt OOuutt EEvveerryy TTuueessddaayy!!

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November 8, 2011 VOL. XLI, NO. 8 NEWS Restoring the River Rouge Black Friday begins at midnight BY THOMAS MAKLED of the USACE, encouraged shore – a more natural river- BY STEPHANIE COSBY COPY EDITOR citizens, public groups, and bank lined with native plants. NEWS EDITOR agencies to submit responses Combined with ongoing to a draft of a “Detailed Proj- clean-up efforts throughout Avid Black Friday shop- ect Report” (DPR) on the the River Rouge, the area pers will get earlier access restorative plans by Novem- could eventually attract public to the year’s biggest deals ber 7. According to the letter, recreation in the form of pub- as Macy’s, Kohl’s, Target, the “proposed project would lic parks, canoeing, and and Best Buy have an- restore valuable aquatic and kayaking. nounced they will open at terrestrial habitats to nearly a The DPR states that the “al- the stroke of midnight on mile of [the] concrete chan- ternative plans considered in Friday, November 25. nel.” this Detailed Project Report The Washington D.C. A section of the river was (DPR) and Environmental As- based National Retail Fed- channelized by the Federal sessment (EA) all basically eration expects a 2.8% in- DEEPSAIDWHAT.COM government to reduce the risk employ the removal of the crease in sales from last MYBLACK-FRIDAY.COM The Detroit District of the of flooding to surrounding channel’s concrete lining to year, which is lower than ready been awake all day, giving to unleash their US Army Corps of Engineers areas, which “resulted in the the Normal Water Surface El- the 5.2% retailers saw last rather than waking up in biggest sales. (USACE) is considering removal of the greenbelt and evation (NWSE), with various year. Many consumer re- the early morning to shop. Toys-R-Us opened at 10 restoring a channelized sec- the entire riparian ecosystem amounts of bank excavation to searchers say retailers are Walmart is one of the p.m. last year but execu- tion of the River Rouge be- along [that] course of the enhance the riparian habitat opening earlier in order to last superstores that has tives have not announced tween Michigan Ave. and river,” according to the DPR. and floodplain.” capture a wider share of not announced a midnight whether they will do the Rotunda Rd. in Dearborn, ac- The USACE project could The full report can be read this lukewarm market. opening. While Walmart same this year. Sears and cording to the USACE web- help restore wildlife and make a t : Researchers and retail- executives have not dis- the Gap are expected to be site. the area more attractive in http://www.lre.usace.army.mil ers also suspect that con- closed their plans yet, the open on Thanksgiving Day. An open letter by Jim Gal- general by removing the con- /projectsandstudies/plan- sumers are more likely to Wall Street Journal says How will these changes loway, Chief of the Planning crete banks and replacing ningstudies/upper_rouge_rive fight the crowds at mid- they usually wait until 5 effect your holiday and Office of the Detroit District them with a “soft-engineered” r_section_1135/index.cfm? night, after they have al- a.m. the day after Thanks- shopping plans? New campaign offices for Obama DIA debuts news exhibit BY SAMANTHA ELLIOT message across to citizens still work to do," Pettig said, BY REBECCA HILLARY EDITOR IN CHIEF after working on the 2008 adding that "Obama came into STAFF WRITER This past weekend, Michi- campaign. "I think he's got to office when we were losing gan campaign workers opened finish the job. Obama made a 700,000 jobs a month. I think The Detroit Revealed ex- up two new offices for the good start, especially on people understand the presi- hibit at the Detroit Institute of Obama Administration. things like health care," Swal- dent has been working to cre- Arts opened this October and One office opened in War- lows said. "I think there's been ate new jobs and has a plan to will run until next April. The ren as the Macomb County some hope and some changes, do it." exhibit includes portraits, ar- headquarters and the other in but the job needs to be fin- Obama’s campaign website chitecture, documentary pho- Ann Arbor as the Washtenaw ished. I hope in the next four states, “Over the next 365 tos and videos inspired by NYTIMES.COM County headquarters. These years, we can accomplish days, the Metro-Detroit Or- Detroit from eight different offices join those already set these things.” ganizing for America-- artists. of Detroit. I was disappointed interesting was a photograph up in Detroit, Flint, Pontiac, Organizing for America Michigan Headquarters will There were two photogra- to see so many photographs of of The Supremes in 1963. The Lansing, and Kalamazoo. A press secretary Clark Pettig be the center of action to sup- phers, in particular, who stood graffiti on the highway, photographs serve as a re- Grand Rapids location is ex- says the campaign message port our neighborhood teams out to me--Andrew Moore and mostly because it is hardly an minder of the rich history De- pected to open in late Novem- will mainly focus on the cre- as we work to reelect Presi- Carlos Diaz. Andrew Moore’s accurate representation and troit holds, and tell an ber. ation of jobs in the country. dent Obama.” photographs had depth and there is so much more to this inspiring story. Most people The two new offices cele- "I think the message, a lot For more information on depicted the changes taking city. What about the old aban- don’t realize how old the city brated their openings exactly of it is focused on creating how to become involved with place throughout the city of doned train station or beauti- is and how much it has one year before the 2012 Pres- jobs, continuing to rebuild the the 2012 campaign, visit: Detroit. He also featured a ful schools and churches or changed over the years. idential election is to take economy. I think there's a lot http://my.barackobama.com/p wide range of subject matter, the entertainment scene down- Overall, the Detroit Re- place. of people that know there's age/content/mioffices. from neighborhoods to the town? Hardly any of this was vealed exhibit was a fun way Each office in Michigan River Rouge Complex. Carlos featured, and these are some to experience the different el- will serve as a place for sup- Diaz focused on Southwest of the things that make Detroit ements of Detroit and learn porters to meet, organize, and Detroit and his representation unique from other cities and about its background. And if hold events pertaining to the was hauntingly accurate. He truly tell its story. you come across a photograph upcoming election. They will concentrated much of his However, one room was that speaks to you, simply also house the necessary re- work on the Hispanic commu- dedicated to photographs write down its DIA number sources for campaign volun- nity, and their unique styles taken before 2000. This was and take it to the front desk teers. and traditions. one of my favorite parts of the where they will actually print Davison, MI resident Philip These two artists stood out exhibit, with black and white the photograph out for you! Swallows, working on the to me among the others be- photos of Motown artists, old The exhibit will be open until 2012 campaign, knows how cause they looked past the car shows, and factory work- April 8, 2012, so there is important it is to get Obama’s graffiti and broken windows ers. One in particular that was plenty of time to check it out. indie pop duo, Dale Earn- Nickelback hardt Jr. Jr., pushing them continued from page A-1 to consider performing. city that has guts, not the The duo says they will nicest city, not the clean- be willing to perform, but est, but not fake. Detroit would rather put their sup- has some proud people, so port into the RoboCop pick an act that is real,” statue instead. Jones wrote in the peti- What protesters seems tion’s comment section. to be missing is the fact The main theme of the that the two groups who petition notes, "This game organize the halftime is nationally televised, do show, United Way and a we really want the rest of production firm based in the U.S. to associate De- California, have not yet of- troit with Nickelback?” ficially announced Nickel- Fans who have already back as the performer. purchased tickets were NFL representative also quick to show disgust Greg Aiello also confirmed at having to listen to the with the Detroit Free Press group’s live performance. that “We have not yet an- The petition also states, nounced this year’s “This is completely unfair Thanksgiving half time to those of us who pur- show.” chased tickets to the game. Looks like fans will At least the people watch- have to wait to find out if ing at home can mute their they will have to listen to a TVs. The Lions ought to Nickelback halftime per- think about their fans be- formance during the fore choosing such an Thanksgiving game. awful band to play at half- If Nickelback does per- time." form, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. A few Detroit area has advice for those watch- artists have shown interest ing. “If worse comes to in replacing Nickelback as worse, mute the game and the halftime show per- put on your favorite De- former. troit record at half time.” Mayer Hawthorne, a No matter who is on the local retro soul singer, has stage during the half time “announced his candidacy” show, Detroit citizens will in a video supported by at least be able to come to- The Rolling Stones. De- gether and root for the De- troit citizens have also troit Lions as they take on begun to rally around the the Green Bay Packers.

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From Kelsey Jones From Rachel Bawol

Recently in The Michigan Journal there was an opinion piece on major fashion The Michigan Journal has a new column called “Tas’s faux pas committed on campus. I read it and thought it was spot on and Trends” in the Arts & Entertainment section. The writer takes absolutely hilarious. About time someone called girls out on the terrible ‘Ugg pictures of unsuspecting students around campus who have boot and booty short’ trend. Unfortunately, some people took offense to it. It “bad fashion sense.” seems as though they didn’t like someone being called out on wearing pajama In the October 25, 2011 edition, I was one of these “featured” pants to school. But why is this? I mean, you shouldn’t wear them to school. students. I was wearing purple plaid sweatpants, a pink hoodie, That’s Fashion 101! and a Michigan baseball cap. Apparently, the fact that I was Perhaps I say this (no, I definitely say this) because my mother raised me to wearing these pants makes me look like trash and that I look dress a certain way in public. I want all of you to carefully read those last two like its “4 AM at Wal-Mart.” words. IN PUBLIC. Don’t get me wrong, I personally love to “schlub” it up on What this writer did not know is that on December 19, 2005 the weekends and when I get home from a rough day at college. I do it at home my father died of pancreatic cancer. These “trashy” purple because, like Tas said, people do judge you by your looks. pants were in support of raising awareness for pancreatic can- Tell me you haven’t gone into your local Meijer or Kroger and passed by a girl cer. with pants so tight that the dreaded camel toe shows WITHOUT saying some- Also, at the bottom of this column the following is listed: “If thing along the lines of “Did she dress in the DARK?!” and/or shuddering in you would like to help out report and Fashion Offender, kindly revulsion. Dress to impress! Dress like you’re going to meet a cute guy! Dress take a picture and send it to…”Not only is this reporter going like you care about how you look! to keep writing this column, she wants help! She is literally I’m not asking you to dress to the nines every day (not everyone has the budg- encouraging other students to do this. “If you don’t want me to et for the best clothes), but at least dress respectably for your age. Loose clothes write about it, don’t give me the reason to.” and no bra may work for grandma (though I hope you’re discouraging her with This is our personal life. Although we may be on a public the latter), but would you ever go into a job interview in jeans and a hoodie? college campus, we have the right to dress the way we want and Would you go out to a fancy restaurant in cut off shorts and a tank top? Social not be accused of “dressing in the dark “or having “your two- norms and standards, people! year-old sister dressed you.” There’s a time and place for everything, and I’m sorry, girl in the jammies, but Why is it that on a campus that is supposed to be about I’m going with Tas on this one. If you thought she was being mean and spiteful acceptance, the paper is tearing apart students while knowing and a bully, I have a bit of bad news for you. It wasn’t that mean… at all. She absolutely nothing about them? We should be praising the stu- didn’t show your face, she didn’t print your name, she didn’t call you Skanky dents who actually attend college, instead of tearing them McTrash, and she most certainly didn’t give you a reason to play the victim. down. This is supposed to be a safe learning campus. I, for one, You want harsh? Go Tivo an episode of “The Fashion Police” on E! – that is do not feel safe when any student at random can be judged for harsh and mean. their physical appearance and then made public. This writer Everyone is entitled to their opinion, which the greatest aspect of an opinion knows nothing about me nor my reason for wearing these pants. piece. Playing the victim and drawing attention to yourself is not the best way of Calling me trash in a public newspaper, read by my peers, pro- dealing with this. Trying to instill guilt in someone merely writing an article cer- fessors, and fellow students is not only disrespectful; it is tainly isn’t better. defamation of my character. I leave you with two quotes: “The worst guilt is to accept an unearned guilt.” – Ayn Rand “Haters gonna hate.” That’s my opinion. Bring on the haters.

From Irene Mo From Cory Page

I am a student at the University of Michigan- From the first moment I started becoming Dearborn and I want to express my extreme displeas- involved on campus, I wanted to motivate oth- ure over this new section in the Michigan Journal. ers to be involved as well. I strived to promote The “Fashion Offender of the Week” is a degrading the sense of community that was introduced to and spiteful piece that besmirches the quality charac- me by Vice Chancellor Henderson at my fresh- ter that is expected from University of Michigan stu- men orientation; the same sense of community dents. I understand that the writer, Ms. Tasnuba Qureshi, that the University of Michigan- Dearborn has every right to her opinion. And by publishing her prides itself on. articles under the Opinion section, I understand that Last week, I collaborated on an article called Journal editors may not feel obligated to edit or cen- “What Not to Wear” for Tas’s Trends that was sor her work. But there is a significant difference not conducive to the community environment between expressing a disapproving opinion and of UMD. I will not deny my role as the guest attacking a fellow student in print. Even with the columnist for the article, and I am willing to “hidden face” to protect anonymity, it would not be accept the responsibilities and the conse- difficult for the “offender” to realize that their like- quences of it. Rather than being a light-hearted ness has been put into paper and ridiculed. fashion rant, the article ended up being alienat- The University of Michigan promotes diversity ing, and for that I am truly sorry. My intentions and new ways of thinking above all else. Why else with the fashion rant were not to be malicious would we be one of the leading research institutions in the world? to berate a student for expressing her- or to single out anyone on campus. self through clothing is not only offensive, but petty. Although I was able to personally apologize I would expect this type of gossip from Star to two of the people who were offended by Magazine or US weekly, but certainly not from the “What Not to Wear”, as an active representa- Michigan Journal. I would ask that this type of opin- tive of this University, I wanted to publically ion piece be stricken from future printings. Ms. apologize to anyone who was offended by the Qureshi is free to flaunt her notions of fashion to her article. heart’s content, but if it’s at the direct expense of another student then the article crosses the line from opinion to libel.

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK B-1 VOL. XLI, NO. 8 OPINION NOVEMBER 8, 2011 “Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press. . .” First Amendment of the United States Constitution

IN OUR VIEW. . . M.J. EDITORIAL BOARD COMPILED BY ELIZABETH BASTIAN

Why everyone should get out and Word Will you be participat- vote! of ing in your local elec- Mouth tions today? Voting. Today is the knowingly pass by a right We live in a free coun- day for general elections that was fought for with try. There are other coun- for school districts, such blood, sweat and tears by the tries around the world in as Melvindale, Wyan- people that helped formed which you cant decide Nasir Boldavi Junior dotte, and many others in this country, that is disre- what you pursue for a Accounting the area. Upon interview- spectful. living, can’t decide what ing a few students at the In the begining stages of you eat, can’t decide who University of Michigan- the country, slaves were not you marry. There are also Dearborn, it was clear and allowed to vote. Certain some countries where evident that many of the races were discriminated you cannot decide where Alberta Precaj people in this area are un- against. And women couldn’t to travel, who will make Zeina Awada Junior Sophomore aware of elections. If the rules, who your History think of even leaving the Biology someone did know of the house to attempt to vote. leader will be. We are not elections and voting Those things have changed like those countries. We today, they nonchalantly due to hard work by our na- have the freedom to vote. brushed it off, and showed tions greatest leaders. Events We the people, have a disinterest in the matter. that led to our freedom of say in our country and “I would, but it would be sooo much They didn’t really care. speech through voting in- it’s decisions. easier with a day off.” This is an upsetting clude the entire civil war, All those eligible at matter. Not only because which caused the death of the Michigan Journal this is going to affect fu- most American’s out of any stafff will be out tomor- Elizabeth Mordes ture generations of stu- war on the earth. After that row, voting! We appreci- Sophomore dents, such as our came the Civil Rights move- ate the hard work this Poli Sci/General Business siblings, or children, it af- ments led by people such as countries leaders have fects many of the people Martin Luther King Jr. for all done, and so should you. that will be running this races to have the same equal Don’t complain about ed- country once we are much rights. Women now slowly ucation if you didn’t “Not sure what the election is for.” older. No, much more. started getting more rights as make an effort to have “I didnʼt even know it was election day.” The right to vote itself well. your voice heard regard- seems to being taken for If you count the number of ing matters such as who granted. It is understanad- people that have died over sits on the board! If you able to abstain from vot- the rights we enjoy and often are of legal residential ing because you do not take for granted such as vot- status, and are able to agree with the candidates ing, that amounts to over mil- vote, get out there! WE and their stance, but to un- lions of lives. WANT YOU, to VOTE! “Thereʼs an election tomorrow? Oh wow, I should probably keep up con- sidering Iʼm a political science major. Editorial Board members: Samantha Elliott, Benjamin Dixon, Michael Oops.” King, Franz Knight, Thomas Makled, Blake Billmaier, Sarah Lewis, Eliz- abeth Bastian, Robert Steele, Stephanie Cosby, Tasnuba Qureshi Five ideas that need to die in this country

BY KYLE SCHAFER ing for or against issues or community does not try to -foremost being that there is around Fox News or voices of minority groups STAFF COLUMNIST political candidates. push through an agenda. not 24 hours worth of news MSNBC with as baited (this is especially popular in If corporations are al- They search for knowledge. to fill. But, people still tune breath as when Matthew marginalizing African- lowed to contribute unlim- They want to find the answer in to be entertained. I try to Stafford throws a deep pass Americans in the south). The United States is a ited amounts, they can to a question, even if they fill my evening TV with live to Calvin Johnson? News is Second, with so many safe great nation. Many, includ- effectively control the debate find out that their hypothesis sports and scripted comedy information--not entertain- districts, it reduces the rate ing myself, would argue that in a given issue. This re- is wrong. Furthermore, other and drama, like every TV- ment. of congressional turnover in the United States is the best duces the impact that actual scientists will test previously watcher used to do. But over Gerrymandering elections. In a time when country in the world. Sure, people have on the political proven hypotheses for accu- the last 20 years, news has You may like it, or you Congress gets a 7 percent we have lost our first place debate. The argument racy, because it continues to become more popular as a may hate it. It all depends approval rating, turnover standing in many areas. Edu- against corporate person- further knowledge, and it is form of entertainment. Did on whether or not your party should be greater than the cation is down, life ex- hood is pretty simple. Cor- also fun to prove a fellow you go to a Super Bowl party was in control of drawing traditional three to five per- pectancy is down, and the porations do not have souls, colleague wrong. last year? How about an the districts. The name came cent. dollar is not worth what it beating hearts, and working The idea of debatable or election party in 2008? I did from the combination of President “Every Man” used to be, but as a whole, brains. Simply put, corpora- biased science needs to die, not. I hosted one! I am 19th-century Massachusetts This is another idea that we’re still number one. Peo- tions are not inherently evil. because we need to trust in guilty of this, too. governor Elbridge Gerry, we have for our politicians. ple still want to immigrate They are just not people. the scientific method--you I remember the good old and a district he drew, which We want our politicians to be here because this is still the People are people. know, the same one we days, when turning on resembled the form of a sala- qualified, but we also want land of opportunity. How- Debatable or Biased Sci- learned all through elemen- MSNBC would get you a mander. Every ten years, we them to be salt-of-the-earth ever, I believe that to ence tary, middle, and high drab news desk with two have a census. From that “regular Joes,” who under- progress with the times, and This has been an idea school. If we do not trust the boring anchors telling you census, states gain and lose stand our problems because stay on top, the U.S. needs to popularized in the last 20-30 scientific method, we may about blue chip stocks, in seats in the House of Repre- they live them. A common let five popular ideas die off. years. The idea that science fall behind on important ad- normal voices. Today, you sentatives. Usually, the state phrase is, “I’d like to have a Corporate Personhood can be debated or poses a vances in technology, such have shows like Mad Money legislatures get to draw the beer with that guy.” Some- The idea of “corporate bias became popular since as solar and wind power. and Fast Money, featuring districts. times, qualifications are personhood” is fostered in scientific research came out News and Politics as En- bald, goatee-sporting lu- If the Democrats run the even overlooked in favor of the 1886 Supreme Court that global warming, or cli- tertainment natics screaming at you, state legislature, they can some candidate who happens case, Santa Clara County v. mate change, is not only It is eight P.M.; turn on a telling you what to buy and draw the districts so that to have a more likeable per- Southern Pacific Railroad, real, but caused by humans. 24-hour cable news network. sell, and giving their graph- they are conducive to gain- sonality. which popularized the belief The vast majority of the sci- Some pundit is blathering on ics and sound effects depart- ing the maximum amount of This is dangerous, be- that the Fourteenth Amend- entific community conducts about his or her opinions that ments a workout. seats in the U.S. House. By cause we don’t need your ment also applies to corpora- research, employing the sci- are usually on the far left or This all cheapens the state doing this, they may create drinking buddy from the tions, due to the entific method, to prove their far right of the American po- of news coverage and finan- three districts where Repub- local watering hole to run interpretation of the word hypotheses. Lately, how- litical spectrum. There is no cial coverage in this nation. licans would take 90 percent the country. Have you seen “people” in the amendment’s ever, politicians, corpora- room for the moderates here. In the end, we watch more of the vote, making them the country? It is huge! It text. This was furthered last tions, and lobbyists have The guests will likely be on “news,” but somehow learn “safe districts,” but then has a lot of problems! We year by the Supreme Court argued that somehow the the far left or the far right, less about the actual issues, make seven districts where need someone who isn’t just case Citizens United v. Fed- “jury is still out” because of and they argue. The next and sometimes miss the is- Democrats would take 55 good or smart, but someone eral Election Commission, dissenting opinion. This is day, millions of people re- sues that are really important percent of the vote. So, in a who is exceptional. Put the which protected corporate despite the fact that much of peat the opinions of these to us. And this is a situation state that was half-Republi- nerds in charge, and you donations as speech, which the dissenting opinion is pundits as if they were legit- in which life imitates art. can, half-Democrat, the De- might not want to go bowl- is protected by the First funded by corporations or imate news. Some people Think back to the last two mocrats would have a 7-3 ing with them, but they’ll fix Amendment. Since money lobbyists who are trying to even spend their entire debt-ceiling debates in Con- edge in seats. health care, the infrastruc- is a form of speech and find that climate change is evening watching the talking gress. You knew they were This is dangerous ture, and the national debt. speech is unlimited, corpora- either false or not caused by heads argue. going to come to a conclu- for two reasons. First, ger- If these five ideas die, we tions can spend unlimited humans. There are many problems sion at the last minute, but rymandering has a very high will be on our way to a better amounts to run ads advocat- In reality, the scientific with 24-hour news channels- how many of us crowded tendency to marginalize the tomorrow.

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK NOVEMBER 8, 2011 OPINION THE MICHIGAN JOURNAL / B-2 Get up off of that thing, and vote ‘til you feel better

I know that standing in line it was a cool 19.6%. away because you feel like and filling out paperwork for Do these statistics bother sleeping in for a couple of the pure sake of pushing but- anyone else as much as they extra hours? tons behind a curtain may not disturb me? We are the Mil- Some of you may say that sound like the most exciting lennials, Generation Y. We are you don’t feel qualified to option for what usually college students. We are the vote – essentially, you don’t proves to be a mundane day future! Why are people our know anything about the can- of the week, but please, put a age so apathetic towards what didates. I can understand this, pause on the monotony of is going on, towards who is and commend you on choos- your everyday existence and running and governing our ing not to participate and BY ELIZABETH BASTIAN take a stand for something by daily lives? Our age group making an uninformed deci- OPINION EDITOR visiting the polls. holds the reins in our hands. sion. However, this also tells Still not quite convinced We have the power and the me that you do not care It is that time of the year that voting is the thing for knowledge to truly shake enough to take half an hour of again, ladies and gentlemen. you? Let me hit you with things up, to make a differ- your time and read the read- No, I am not talking about some hard and fast statistics ence. Why are we not utiliz- ily-available candidate infor- how it’s time to start playing that are, in my opinion, rather ing this?! mation on the internet. Christmas music (because it is cringe-worthy (all of these Placing all of that aside, Because, literally, that’s all it NOT), time to see how fast were obtained from www.cen- think of all that has happened takes. Seriously. Thirty min- you can get rid of your Hal- sus.gov). Of the 7,620,000 in order for us to even have utes. loween candy, or time to Michigan citizens old enough the option to vote. The Revo- And for the laziest of you switch on cruise control until to vote as of November 2010 lutionary War and the result- out there, I bet you ten dollars finals arrive next month. It is, (the most recent election), ing formation of our own that you know whether you as of the day of this printing, only 3,268,217 turned out to country. The Civil War and are a Democrat or a Republi- election time. cast their ballots. That’s the abolishing of slavery. The can. That alone narrows down In our collective pre-colle- 42.9%. Not even HALF of Suffrage movement and your candidate choices con- giate days, this was that ran- people 18 and over made an women earning the right to siderably. dom Tuesday in November appearance at the polls. vote. The Civil Rights move- So please, try and get out to when we didn’t have school, Breaking it down by age ment and the transformation vote today. We live in a coun- and the only activities that group doesn’t lighten the of equality on paper to equal- try founded on lofty principles mattered were sleeping in and prospects by any means. Only ity in practice. Even now, we of freedom and democracy. eating breakfast at a Coney Is- 56.6% of the Michigan popu- have soldiers and diplomatic We shouldn’t have reached a Photo Courtesy of: www.outstory.com land. But we are older now. lation aged 18-24 are regis- ambassadors out there trying point where P. Diddy is issu- P. Diddy’s “Vote or Die” Campaign is geared towards younger voters. We are ADULTS now. We tered voters, and a mere to promote and sustain our ing death threats to those who have cooler, more important 21.1% participated in last American lifestyle. Are you don’t cast their ballots. ing up at 5 am to go and vote to have some ‘tude coming things to do. year’s elections. Nationwide, going to throw all of that Personally, I will be wak- before school this morning. If your way. you don’t do the same, expect Social etiquette

to lose their sense of reality person rant about how not because-I-can-bro guy, who four lane into two lane comments. Lets be honest, over the tiniest of issues. For being able to smoke on cam- decides he can smoke right merger. If you are not yet your name is not “Anony- example: pus is a direct violation of outside the UC doors and no- aware…Really? mous” or “UMD Student” 1.Parking lot….again. my human rights, but I will body will notice. Now, Get out and explore the you probably wouldn’t be re- People seem to fail to grasp say that I’m not for the com- sure, there is no REAL city, almost everything is out acting as much if you had to the concept that parking lots plete ban of smoking. I real- penalty for smoking on cam- that way (bars, shopping, put your real name on there. aren’t race tracks. Last week, ize a lot of people on this pus, but that blatant of a restaurants, hookah, etc). The I want to close this on a I was going to Starbucks campus do choose to smoke, metaphorical middle finger problem I have is people who more lighthearted note. What with a friend, and some girl and being forced to go to to the administration? Really wait on the far left side , constitutes a nacho? Is it the in a land rover almost t- their car can be a huge has- bro? knowing their lane ends 15 chip? The Cheese? Both? BY MIKE BRENNAN boned my car at the exit to sle. Likewise, the anti-smok- feet after the traffic light, Heres the deal, if you com- Likewise, I understand and refuse to take action. If ment this on the MJ website, STAFF COLUMNIST the Evergreen in front of the ing-I-will-publicly-ridicule- UC. She then had the audac- some people are asthmatic you-guy, I applaud your you are there, you need to michiganjournal.org, and ity to shake her fist at me like and cannot tolerate the smell sense of entitlement to be cit- haul ass to get ahead of traf- post the best argument, ill A couple weeks ago, I I was the one who fails to of smoke, this being the case izen policeman, but why fic! If not that just creates post your response in my col- wrote a piece about people grasp the concept of driving. where prohibiting smoking does it matter to you? Mind more congestion. umn next week, and maybe losing their minds in the Its not my fault you think within a set distance of main your own business bro! 4.On-line anonymity - I'm buy you a cookie if I like it? parking lot, and creeping in you are in the Range Rover buildings is understandable. 3.Evergreen Road- I’m not going to far into the ori- Rules? You have to post your the UC. Shortly after that ar- 500. Parking lots are meant I guess my main problem sure that by now, even most gins of this one, I just dislike exact name, and link to your ticle was published, I real- for slow moving cars. Deal is with the extremists in the of the freshmen know of the the fact that people have no Facebook wall to prove you ized the problems at UMD with it. situation. On one hand, you merger from Michigan onto problem tearing people down are a real person. Only cur- are way beyond mere park- 2.Smoking issue: Now I'm have the super-stubborn- Evergreen to get to campus, online if they do not have to rent UMD students may ing lot issues. Students like not going to go on a crazy imma-smoke-wherever- as well as that obnoxious post their real name on their enter. Ready? Go! Stop the pro-bullying legislation

BY GABRIELLE BOYER signed into law bill 137-- it’s a big but) that’s not how dent. This bill was supposed STAFF COLUMNIST which requires school dis- a child thinks. That’s not to be Matt’s Safe Law. tricts to adopt an even how adults think, be- Would this law, as it is, have In college, you are sup- anti-bullying policy. Forty- cause that’s not how the saved Matt? Or any other posed to recreate yourself, seven other states already world is. kid like him? I honestly to be born anew, to be any- have an anti-bullying pol- If I was brought up in a don’t think so. This loop- thing you want to be, and icy, so Michigan is already White Supremacist house- hole, if you can even call it the best you that you can be. late to the game. What hold, I would have the moral a loophole, provides a free I don’t think that’s true. makes Michigan stand out conviction to rid my class of pass for bullying on the To tell you the truth, I the most, however, is a all my non-white Christian basis of constitutional will always be the “Ama- clause added by Michigan students, by any means nec- rights. It is written in our zon” of Belleville High Senate Republicans. The essary. A lawmaker would constitution that we have School. Even though I am anti-bullying act is in effect argue that this was a hyper- the right of “Life, Liberty, three years out of high as long as “… [it] does not bole, but isn’t that the spirit and the pursuit of Happi- school, I still am self-con- prohibit a statement of a of the language? Speaking ness.” So I ask you, where scious about my height, sincerely held religious be- of language, how can we, or does the line get drawn? Be- something I was teased re- lief or moral conviction of a any governing body, exam- cause I am damn sure that lentlessly for. I cringe at school employee, school ine what the difference is bullying infringes upon the events I have to wear heels volunteer, pupil, or a pupil between a sincerely held be- constitutional rights of oth- to, and feel a sense of loss & parent or guardian.” lief and an excuse to bully? ers. when guys pass me up at My primary concern is This clause isn’t limiting No matter what side of parties for shorter girls. the logic here. For one, this bullying. It’s providing a the political fence you sit Even though I got off pretty seems like a positive thing method for children to get on, this is wrong. Every light, I was still a victim of to add, because if you look away with it. child should be safe from bullying, something that at it purely, there isn’t a re- bullying, and no child stays with me even today. Photo Courtesy of: www.glogster.com ligious or moral doctrine In 2002, Matt Epling of should be a repeat of Matt Bullying is a prevalent problem in schools all over the nation. On November 2, the that encourages cruelty or East Lansing killed himself Epling. Michigan State Senate violence to others. But (and after a reported hazing inci-

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK B-3 VOL. XLI, NO. 8 STUDENT LIFE NOVEMBER 8, 2011 Student (is this real) Life Student Guide

BY SARAH LEWIS puberty and can grow facial Campus Events STUDENT LIFE EDITOR hair? Because I’m pretty sure that is a given So, it is finally No- for college aged guys, November 8-11 vember; the time of year and if not I’ll admit I’m when I dig my Snuggie out concerned. Don’t get me of my closet and look for- wrong, a little bit of stubbly ward to going into a food- facial hair on a guy can be coma on Thanksgiving. I rather attractive, but after associate a few things with about a week or so into No- Tuesday - November 8 this time of year: my North vember I want to run Face, Starbucks’ holiday around campus with a razor. drinks, midterms, Uggs, Jack Shephard aka “War on Terror, War on Immigrants: Race, Re- Christmas music on the Matthew Fox from Lost radio, and guys participat- knew how to keep the facial ligion, and Membership in America Since Sep- ing in the dreadful event hair looking effortlessly tember 11, 2001” known as No Shave No- HOT. He was lost….on an 1:00 p.m. vembeard…I mean Novem- island for quite some time. 1500 SSB ber. Or was he even on an is- Honestly, what is land? I don’t know because the point of No Shave No- I never really grasped the Underwater Archaeology Lecture with Dr. vember? When I first heard last season of that show. about it, I had to ask, “Is REGARDLESS, Jack kept Holley this real life?” Is it really his facial hair tame because 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. necessary to dedicate one he knew that was the way to Photo courtesy of tumblr.com 1086 CASL month to the fact you can GET THE LADIES. Most grow facial hair? First of girls love the five o’clock Don’t be Playswith Squirrels this November. all, after a few days into the shadow look. month, you look like a For all you girls I’m lazy and don’t want to 2) They’re lazy. 3) They caveman. Secondly, I start whose boyfriends are die shave my legs OR maybe I think they’re funny. 4) They A UMD CVN Production to wonder if you have small hards taking part in this just want to show all the don’t care if girls think they 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. animals hiding in your month, I’m so sorry. Who guys that girls can play the look like Dumbledore. 5) Kochoff C beard which honestly scares wants to kiss someone who same exact game. Ever Maybe they already had a me. I don’t want to see for- looks like Santa Claus? think your girlfriend might beard in the first place. est animals popping out of Uhm, not me. No one likes have a mustache? Well what So guys just keep no-where mid conversation. beard burn. if you found out because this in mind, would you Who do you think you are? How would guys she thought it would be rather look like Bradley Muslim Students' Association's "Eid Social" Plays With Squirrels (Eric feel if girls didn’t shave funny to participate in No Cooper in The Hangover or 12:00 p.m. Matthews) from Boy Meets their legs for an entire Shave November right Tom Hanks in Castaway? I 1225 UC World? Because that was month? I’m pretty sure that alongside of you. think we all know the an- not a good look even for they would throw a fit and I have a few theo- swer to that. Hint: it isn’t him. cry until the girls broke out ries as to why guys have the guy running around a So, what exactly is the shaver. You might created No Shave Novem- deserted island with a vol- the point? Are you just try- ask, “Why would you ber. 1) They want to see if leyball yelling, “WIL- ing to prove to other guys suggest such a terrible they can out man each other SON!!!!” Wednesday - November 9 that yes, in fact you have hit thing, Sarah?” Well, maybe and grow the sickest beard.

Harpsichordist/Violinist Nadja Lesaulnier 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Arcade Day entertains gamers Kochoff A

BY DYLAN EBERITZSCH GUEST REPORTER favorite video games from Jewish Students' Organization "Matzah Ball their childhoods or hit the air Madness" The Student Activi- hockey puck so hard that it 12:00 p.m. ties Board put together an Ar- flew 10 feet from the table. UC Stage cade Day for the University Many people may not Students November 7 from know that the Student Activi- 12-4 P.M. in Kochoff Hall in ties Board often hosts free the University Center. events like this to provide stu- Thursday - November 10 The free event was dents with a enjoyable school for any and all students to at- environment. tend and consisted of some Most recently, they fun old-school games as well held a free pumpkin carving as some newer ones, includ- where students were able to A Conversation on Race with Dorothy Roberts ing; three air hockey tables, come in, carve a pumpkin, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. two ping pong tables, two and then take that pumpkin 1011 IAVS foosball tables, a shuffleboard home, all of which only cost table, Nintendo 64, Dance you the time it took to carve Dance Revolution, and a Nin- the pumpkin. tendo Wii being projected on According to some Wolf Pack Field Day a big screen. members of the Activities 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. It seemed that all Board more events will be put between the UC and Library who entered the room had together soon, possibly in- smiles on their faces when cluding a snowman building they saw all the fun games contest. they could play with their Arcade Day seemed Economic Club's "IOUSA Film Screening" friends and heard the music to be a big success. If the 6:00 p.m. that they could sing along events are always so creative 1400 SSB with. and so well put together then FRANZ KNIGHT/MJ You could feel the it seems safe to say students Two students partake in Arcade Day hosted by The Student Activi- energy in the air as you heard can count on the Student Ac- people laughing and having a tivities Board to provide them ties Board. Nintendo Wii games were offered alongside of other Amaizeing Blue Talent Show Presents: The M good time as they tried to re- with a fun stress-free place to new games and older ones as well. Factor member how to play their old enjoy school. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THE MICHIGAN JOURNAL /C-1 VOL. XLI, NO. 8 NOVEMBER 8, 2011 Detroit: A City on the Rise : Lafayette vs. American Coney Island

BY CHRIS ZADOROZNY chili. STAFF REPORTER To start, American Coney Island The rise of Detroit has a more sit down, starts with food and dining like setting with with the recent talk of tables, chairs, and the cuisine Downtown, waiters. The inside is we look to one of the covered with red, biggest “food wars” in white, and blue with the city itself. lots of pictures of Lafayette Coney Island Detroit’s history. and American Coney Many celebrities have Island are the two come into the restau- restaurants that com- rant and have signed pete for best Coney dog Photo Courtesy of fancymag.com pictures dedicating Photo Courtesy of mlive.com in town. The grill where the infamous Lafayette Coney Dogs are made them to the restaurant Lafayette and American Coney Island sit directly next to each other For those and how delicious their a couple of years later door to American. Obviously, the big tick- “recruit” you to come that don’t know what a Coney dogs are. after the brothers that It’s not very et items on both menus and eat in their restau- Coney dog is, it can be Lafayette formed the original often you have restau- are the Coney dogs. rant. It’s a great rival- defined as, a hot dog Coney Island has a American Coney Island rants that are compet- American has more of a ry between two restau- inside a steamed bun diner type setting with couldn’t agree on some ing for business owned sit-down restaurant feel rants that can go back topped with chili, a long bar and a long ingredients going into by the same family but as previously stated almost 100 years. It’s onions, and mustard. table in the middle. the recipes for the still feuding to this and it shows in their up to you to choose The original Coney The inside is rather chili. Gust Keros day. Both restaurants menu. They also serve which one you prefer. Island, Todoroff ’s, was small, fitting only stayed with American are still family owned Greek salad, gyro sand- The only simi- named after the Coney about fifty people, and while Bill Keros and have a different wiches, Buffalo wings, larity that you will find Island amusement park almost every seat will formed Lafayette, approach to what ingre- and a chicken pita in the restaurants is in New York, and be full all night when which sits directly next dients go into their sandwich, among a few that both use the same opened in Jackson, events are happening in others. hot dog from the same Michigan in 1914. the city. Lafayette too Lafayette’s company. You will find Later, in 1917 has signed pictures of menu is simple; their the difference in the American Coney Island celebrities and awards famous Coney dog, chili and the onions so opened in Detroit for winning food con- French fries, and chili. it is now up to you to between Michigan Ave., tests. The one thing It’s a very small menu choose determine the Griswold St., and that sticks out in but the flavor is in the fate of Detroit’s great Lafayette St. American Lafayette over food to make up for it. food war. As Detroit is home of the original American is the pic- Lafayette also serves rises, the food will be Coney Dog in Detroit tures of the crew with beer at a cheaper price, at the forefront and this as stated by their web- the Stanley Cup that than the beer available is where it all started. site. the Red Wings won a next door at American. Next week we will talk Lafayette few years back. In the summertime, about one of Detroit’s Coney Island split from The menus both restaurants will greatest traditions: the American Coney Island are a big difference in have one of their work- Thanksgiving Day Photo Courtesy of theathenpath.com both restaurants too. Parade. American Coney Island meal with the Coney Dog covered in cheese ers outside to try to Tas’s

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express.com express.com Follow me on Twitter @TsTrends NOVEMBER 8, 2011 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THE MICHIGAN JOURNAL /C-2 Emma’s Eats: Eastern Market BY EMMA SLONINA Instead, we wandered into STAFF COLUMNIST vendors were selling fresh meat or offered the chance to a heated shed full of hardy order some. One table had mums in every color imagi- two laptops sitting on it, one nable. They blanketed the playing a video about the floor, somewhat like those heritage swine raised on the little fuzzy-topped creatures family’s farm, the other with in Disney’s rendition of an online order form. A little Alice in Wonderland. Some boy stood transfixed, watch- of them were absolutely ing the splotched Berkshire massive, perfectly round and pigs wander around on dense flowers (unlike the screen. pitifully small one I had in Huge sculpted apples dec- my bedroom that fell victim orated by local groups and to my neglect). artists stood amongst the We eventually made it out vendors, as well as an enor- of the main market area and, Emma Slonina/MJ mous carved pumpkin that after lunch, stopped at Fresh herbs for sale came up to my waist and Ronnie’s Meats – a retail weighed hundreds of pounds, store on Gratiot boasting a at least. The apples apparent- massive variety of products. ly helped to promote the We grabbed a pound of pork Emma Slonina/MJ Michigan Apple Festival, for our dinner and headed Giant carved pumpkin, in time for Halloween which I had the misfortune back home to take a well- There’s no better time to inch of the sheds. of missing. deserved nap and start cook- visit farmers’ markets, in my We didn’t waste any time. Adding insult to injury, ing. Not a bad way to spend opinion, then during the har- We bought a punnet of the weekend we went was a Saturday. vest season. Sure, the rosy plums, a few zucchini, and the weekend of the Michigan Eastern Market holds their strawberries and spring seriously debated buying Brewers Guild Beer Festival Saturday Market year-round, asparagus are distant memo- pumpkins to carve for – five days before my 21st 5am to 5pm. Tuesday Market ries, but crisp apples, bloated Halloween from the first birthday. We didn’t even runs during the summer only. pumpkins, and piles of veg- vendor we saw outside of the bother wandering amongst For more information, visit etables entice you with the first shed. Ultimately, we the tents selling and probably http://www.detroiteastern- prospect of warm, hearty decided against the pump- giving out samples of locally market.com or call (313) Emma Slonina/MJ (Very) fresh chicken! comfort food as the days get kins so we wouldn’t have to brewed beers. 833-9300. cooler. drag them around the rest of MJ Recipe Box To stock up on harvest the market. Pork Provençal Serves 4 goodies, I recently visited One vendor was selling Detroit’s Eastern Market, bunches of herbs, including Ingredients where I also enjoyed the elusive lemon thyme. We 1 16oz can of tomatoes delicious Supino pizza from bought some along with 1 lb pork, cubed last week’s article. I knew it fresh oregano and decided to 1 zucchini, sliced Pinch of oregano was big, but I didn’t quite make a batch of pork 1 onion, chopped 1 glass dry white wine realize how big. Several provençal for dinner (recipe 1 red bell pepper, 1 cubed chicken or pork sheds full of local vendors included with this article). chopped bouillon teemed with shoppers and Several other vendors had countless wares. fresh herb plants for sale, but Directions Each shed is laid out like I have a terrible track record 1. Fry cubed pork until brown. a cross, making it difficult to with caring for plants so I keep track of where you’ve resisted the urge to buy any. 2. Add all ingredients into slow cooker. already been if you’re not Perhaps when I can remem- 3. Cook on low all day. paying attention. My mom ber to water them, I can start 4. Serve over mashed potatoes or with a baked and I took our time, though, a little herb garden… Emma Slonina/MJ potato. Potted hardy mums and carefully covered every Besides produce, a few BY EMMA SLONINA

BEATS OF THE WEEK BY PAUL CORSI Staff Reporter Taqwacores Film Review

Song: Up in Flames BY REBECCA HILLARY punks that call themselves would say he succeeded in Artist: Coldplay GUEST WRITER “Taqwacores.” The doing so. Album: Mylo Xyloto Taqwacores experience The film’s visuals were Release: October 21, 2011 It makes sense that Eyad rejection from both sides. It appropriate for its content, Label: EMI Records Ltd. Zahra’s indie punk film, The is explained in the film that consisting of extremely dark Coldplay is back with their newest album Mylo Xyloto, and fans Taqwacores (based off “the Muslims say they’re not scenes and a gritty setting. I should definitely be excited. The new album goes back to more of a Michael Muhammad real Muslims, the punks say was not surprised when traditional Coldplay feel. I chose “Up in Flames” for just that rea- Knight’s novel), was they’re not really punk.” Zahra admitted that he was son. In my opinion it could easily be off of Parachutes or A Rush Of screened at The University The different characters channeling the look of the Blood To The Head. The song has a very personal, almost intimate of Michigan- Dearborn this illustrate the differing views indie film Suburbia, by feel. It isn’t over-produced, or layered with too many instruments. Just a piano, a simple drum past Thursday. and interpretations of the Penelope Spheeris. When beat, and the angelic voice of Chris Martin. Given that Dearborn has the Muslim religion. Though the seen in this raw, realistic highest Muslim concentra- two main characters have style, the issues presented tion in the United States, it different perspectives, become more existent and throughout the film they face relatable. The script feels too Song: Poison Ivy was fitting for the controver- Artist: The Von Bondies sial film, dealing with con- similar internal conflicts and heavy to handle at times, Album: Pawn Shoppe Heart flicts that exist for Muslims undergo a similar transfor- with Jehangir saying things Release: March 2004 in American culture, to be mation. The story’s protago- like he is “too wrapped up in Label: Sire Records publicized in an area where nist, Yusef, played by Bobby my mix-matching of disen- the subject matter really hit Naderi, is conservative and franchised subcultures,” but Let me first of all start off by saying that the Von Bondies are home. Zahra, the film’s traditional, but naive. For thankfully it managed to hands down my favorite band of all time, and their album Pawn director and a 27 year old the duration of the film, he include some humor and Shoppe Heart not only propelled them into the mainstream rock Florida University Film challenges his own faith and romance to lighten the mood. spotlight, but may also be one of my top 5 favorites. Detroit natives School graduate, introduced ideologies. The Taqwacores succeeded hit you hard and hit you fast with garage rock straight from the His radical housemate, in providing the audience heart of the Motor City. “Poison Ivy” is a metaphor about a girl you just can’t seem to get rid of, his film, explaining that he just like a bad itch, she hurts you but you can’t help but scratch. I highly recommend this song, “wanted to take the risk that Jehangir, played by Dominic with an engaging story, while album, and band. the book took.” Rains (the most interesting discussing religious and cul- The film, which premiered at part of the film, in my opin- tural issues and posing a Song: Lonely Boy Sundance Film Festival, defi- ion), simultaneously begins thought-provoking question Artist: The Black Keys nitely took that risk. It to question his progressive at the end -- is it possible to Album: El Camino focused on the conflict beliefs, liberal lifestyle, and hold onto our traditional reli- Release: December 6, 2011 between traditional and pro- loose interpretation of The gion and lifestyle while Label: WMG gressive Muslims, as well as Quran. The two characters being accepted in a Western The Black Keys are back to give you another serving of a conflict between their tra- form a connection that has culture? The film does not bluesy rock and roll. Though El Camino doesn’t drop for ditions and the Western cul- an impact on each of their attempt to answer this ques- another month, the debut track is available online to preview. ture of America. The plot views, and is effective as the tion, nor does it take a moral “Lonely Boy” has got me excited. The Black Keys have a consists of a Pakistani engi- main focus of the story. stance on any of the issues. great formula—great guitar lick, killer drums, infectious hook, neering student that moves In addition to the film’s con- It simply presents the infor- subtly placed female back-up vocals. Let’s show some sup- off campus to a punk house tent, its overall style also mation, and causes the view- port for our Midwestern brothers. I’m definitely feeling pro- in Buffalo, New York. His takes a risk. Zahra explained er to consider and reflect on Black Keys this week. beliefs in Islam are ques- that his goal in doing this ideas of culture, tradition, tioned after living with an project was to “make a real and religion. unorthodox group of Muslim authentic punk film,” and I

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK NOVEMBER 8, 2011 SPORTS THE MICHIGAN JOURNAL / C-3 Wolverines drop the ball Hawkeyes steal the game from Michigan

BY CHRIS ZADOROZNY quick three and out giving catch.” Unable to score STAFF REPORTER the ball back to the Wolver- from the 3-yard line, the After a big win against ine offense with a chance to Wolverines would lose 24- the Purdue Boilermakers for cut the lead to 2 points at the 16. Homecoming, the Wolver- end of the fourth quarter. Fans have been blaming ines traveled to Iowa to take With 2:15 remaining in the referees for the loss, but on the Hawkeyes in a Big the game, Michigan started what good does that do? Ten Legends Division the final drive on their own The Wolverines lost this match-up, only to fall short 18-yard line. They not only game themselves with some late in the fourth quarter. needed some great plays and poorly executed plays on of- The Wolverines had many some good blocks, but a fense and defense and not chances to win, including 4 miracle, too. They would finishing four quarters of a times while on the 3-yard eventually get down to the football game. line with 12 seconds left in Iowa 3-yard line with 12 They were unable to find the game. Unable to answer seconds to go but were un- the end zone in 4 plays, sim- able to record an “official” the Iowa defense, the Ben Dixon/MJ ple as that. The Wolverines touchdown. will go into their next game Wolverines fell 24-16. The Wolverines fell to Iowa 24-16 in an upset this past weekend and will look to rebound this week- Robinson found Heming- with a 7-2 record (3-2 in the The game started out end when they travel to Illinois. rough as the Wolverines way on second down in Big Ten) against the Fight- quickly went three and out were unable to gain more Unfortunately, Robinson yet again on the following which he did catch the ball ing Illini of Illinois at on their first drive of the than 21 yards in 5 plays and was picked off in the end drive, allowing just 1 yard. in the end zone, had one 3:30pm at Memorial Sta- game, and looked slow on had to punt it away. zone leaving the Wolverines The offense fell flat after knee down and possession dium. The game will be on defense too. The Hawkeyes, The lack of offense early still down by 11 points. that as sophomore quarter- but the catch was ruled in- either ABC or ESPN. Go led by junior quarterback in the second quarter would Going into halftime, the back Devin Gardner came in complete as he did not Blue! James Vandenberg, drove cost them as Vandenberg Wolverines needed a big to captain. They had to punt “complete the process of the quickly down the field and connected with senior tight turnaround from not only after 6 plays gaining only 3 finished a 3-minute drive end Brad Herman for a 1- their offense but their de- yards. gaining 76 yards in 6 plays yard touchdown reception fense as well. The defense Iowa was able to use that with a 4-yard touchdown run after 11 plays, amassing 78 did their job early as did the horrible Michigan drive to by running back Marcus yards in just over 5 minutes offense. The Wolverine de- their advantage as the C o k e r . of time. The Wolverines fense had to stop a powerful Hawkeyes ended the third The Wolverines would an- once again had no answer, attack from Iowa with their quarter and started the swer two drives later. A going down 14-6 after first possession of the sec- fourth quarter with the ball. touchdown by way of quar- Robinson fumbled the ball. ond half and they did so, They would eventually terback Denard Robinson That fumble would hurt only allowing 7 yards on 5 score on that drive with a putting up a 5-yard pass to Michigan as Mike Meyer plays. The Hawkeyes Coker 13-yard touchdown running back Fitzgerald kicked a 42-yard field goal quickly punted and the run. The Hawkeyes would Touissant closed the gap to extend the Hawkeye lead Michigan offense did get take a 24-9 lead early in the from 7-0 to 7-6 after a to 17-6 late in the first half. going a bit. After 10 plays fourth quarter. botched hold on the point The sun started to shine for and 45 yards Brandon Gib- Robinson came back out after attempt (PAT). the offense as a bad kick and bons was able to kick a 32- on the following Wolverine The Wolverines defense a good return put the yard field goal to shorten the drive and found senior tight did hold up a bit after allow- Wolverines at their own 49- lead to 17-9. end Kevin Koger for a 7- ing the early touchdown to yard line. A 16-yard pass to After at least scoring yard touchdown reception. Coker. The Hawkeyes only wide receiver Junior Hem- some points, the Wolverines That would cut the lead to gained 31 yards after the ingway and a 19-yard did have more momentum 24-16 after the good PAT. Coker touchdown. The Robinson rush put the than the Hawkeyes and the The defense did their job on Ben Dixon/MJ Wolverines started the sec- Wolverines in the red zone defense once again did their the final Iowa possession of Michael Shaw who was silent against Iowa will look to rebound ond quarter with the ball but at the Iowa 13-yard line. job, stopping the Hawkeyes the game, holding them to a this weekend against Illinois.

Red Wings, have to give to the hockey world this sea- continued from page C-4 son. Yes, losing six straight games is a scary 1.77 goals against aver- thought, but it is just age and a .929 save per- November and we’ve got centage. We’re only plenty of hockey left be- eight points behind the fore playoffs begin in Pittsburgh Penguins, April. who sit first in the I’m not nervous in the league. And the best slightest and others thing of all? We have no shouldn’t be either. This i n j u r i e s . is Hockeytown, after all. It’s been a rough Hockey is what we’re two weeks for the known for. There’s still Wings, but I think the possibility for The they’re ready to bounce Stanley Cup to be back and prove to all brought home where it fans what they really belongs. Go Wings!

Michigan Journal College Football Picks: Nov. 12th

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK NOV. 8, 2011 C-4 VOL. XLI SPORTS NO. 8 Wolves hockey splits weekend Red Wings BY KYLE SCHAFER THE STAFF REPORTER break los- NUMBERS with Adrian GAME ing streak BY ALEX MICH tremendously in the final period as both teams were STAFF REPORTER held scoreless through After an offensive duel most of the period. Col- 24 with the Western Michi- lier would finish the gan Stallions, Michigan- Men’s basketball game with thirty saves on Dearborn’s Wolves rank in Division the night. Finally, An- hockey team faced off II in total re- thony Olsen finished off against the eleventh bound defense. the Bulldogs with his ranked Bulldogs of third goal of the game Adrian College. Riding with only twenty seconds on their sweep of Western remaining. With this Michigan, the Wolves win, the men of Dearborn BY SAMANTHA ELLIOTT were seeking to climb showed the rest of the na- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 9 back into the standings tion the type of team the with their new found of- Wolves can be. Womens basket- fense. However, the Something Saturday was ball rank in Divi- major concern was apply- had to give, and give rather a different story sion II in blocks ing their defense against it did as the Detroit for the Wolves. Fuelled per game. this powerful Bulldogs Red Wings ended by their last second loss, team. their six game losing the Bulldogs came out The Wolves hosted streak with a 5-0 win and crushed the Wolves. the Bulldogs Friday at over the Anaheim Macari would get the home. Adrian started with Ducks on Saturday only goal in the entire n i g h t . 2 a couple of quick goals in game as the Wolves The past week the second half of the would end up losing the and a half has been a first period. Despite the Number of match thirteen to one. puzzling time for Wolves’ best efforts, the hockey games However, there was more Red Wings fans first period ended with this week for the excitement that occurred everywhere. After them down zero to two. Wolves. throughout the game. As starting off the year The Wolves would go on the game became uglier, 5-0, the Wings went the attack with a quick both teams became en- on to lose the next power play goal from An- raged and fought with six consecutive thony Olsen five minutes each other. One of the games, not scoring into the second period. 5 most exciting fights of more than one goal Despite having the mo- the evening was the battle apiece in each of the mentum, Micah Collier Number of wins of goalies between the g a m e s . gave up his third goal of Jimmy Howard Wolves’ Steven Ledesma The possibil- the night halfway through has on the sea- and Adrian’s Louis Ron- ity of losing seven the second period putting son. ayne. straight for the first the Wolves down three to Despite the loss, time in twenty-one one. Yet, Micah would the Wolves ought to be years, which was remain solid throughout proud to make a state- also the last season the remainder of the ment Friday again show- the Wings did not game, finishing with ing the league that they make a playoff ap- thirty saves. The Wolves 7 are still a team that is ca- pearance, loomed on quickly clawed back with pable of winning a good the horizon during Olsen’s second goal three game. The Wolves travel Saturday’s game. But minutes after Adrian’s Number of goals to the Lansing area play the Wings we all last goal. Combined with Brandon Con- against Michigan State’s know and love came Michael Macari’s power tratto has this club hockey team on out and played the play goal with just under season. Thursday. Finally, the type of hockey that four minutes remaining in Photos: Ben Dixon/MJ Wolves wrap up the Detroit is so well the period, the game was weekend on Friday by The Wolves celebrated Friday with a win over Adrian but were unable to known for. tied after two periods. hosting the Sun Devils of keep the momentum going in a devastatin 13-1 loss during Saturday’s Ready to fi- Both teams fought Arizona State. game. nally win a game, the WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Wings aimed an as- tounding fifty shots STANDINGS Red Wings end six game losing streak at Ducks’ goaltender Jonas Hiller. Seven- Wings look to continue winning teen players clad with the winged Team Overall wheel each con- Indiana Tech 9-0 tributed at least one BY CHRIS ZADOROZNY and it didn’t look good shot with Tomas Cornetstone 8-1 STAFF REPORTER right from the start. Lee Holmstrom offering The Detroit Red Wings Stempniak got the scoring six shots and Dan Davenport 6-3 are known for making his- going for the Flames early Cleary and Darren Madonna 6-3 tory. This year, they made in the first period with Helm bringing in history for all the wrong Anton Babchuck recording five shots apiece. Aquinas 6-3 reasons. They are the first the assist. Defenseman The inability team in NHL history to Mike Commodore made to win a game had Northwestern 4-5 Ohio start the season 5-0 and his Red Wings debut after Wings’ fans running Siena Heights 3-6 then lose the following six injuring his knee early in away as fast as Helm consecutive games. the preseason, replacing can skate across a UM-Dearborn 1-8 They ended that Jakub Kindl. His presence rink. Reading around Lourdes 1-8 six game losing streak on was only felt with his size, a few sports web- Saturday evening, against not his scoring ability. sites, I saw several Concordia 1-8 the Anaheim Ducks at Joe Flames captain Jarome people even referring Louis Arena, scoring more Iginla found his scoring Photo Courtesy of: Gettyimages.com to them as the “Dead AP TOP 10 AFTER than one goal for the first Wings” once again. touch, netting two goals in Johan Franzen looks on as Maxime Macenauer takes the puck time in six games. They the game. Danny Cleary Really people? Are WEEK THREE away in his own zone during Saturday’s 5-0 Wings’ win. beat the Ducks 5-0 on the netted the only goal for we really going to Team Overall third game of their six the Wings in the second A sold out Joe Louis year in the third period on compare this to the game home-stand. period on the power play. Arena witnessed a break- the power play and team from the 60s? LSU 9-0 The fifth loss of their Niklas Kronwall and Ian out game from a couple of Franzen put the icing on We’ve still got a great team with Oklahoma State 9-0 six game slide came at the White recorded the assists. the Red Wings top players the cake with his fifth of hands of the Minnesota with a 5-0 win over the the year late in the third awesome statistics to back us up. We’ve Stanford 9-0 Wild. Captain Nicklas The six game slide Ducks last Saturday. Kro- period. Lidstrom scored the lone came as a wake up call for nwall led the way in the The Red Wings will still got Nicklas Lid- Alabama 8-1 goal of the game for the the Red Wings. They first period with his sec- look to feed off of their 5- strom and Johan Franzen, each with Wings while Wild captain scored six goals total and ond goal of the season, 0 win against the Ducks ten points on the sea- Boise State 8-0 Mikko Koivu put one be- were shut out once during from Valterri Filppula and tonight against the Col- son followed closely hind goaltender Jimmy the slump. Their top per- Johan Franzen. The orado Avalanche at Oregon 8-1 by Pavel Datsyuk Howard late in the third formers were not perform- Ducks had no answer as 7:30pm on Fox Sports De- with nine points. Oklahoma 8-1 period to tie it. Former ing and in the midst of a Henrik Zetterberg netted troit. Their home-stand We’ve still got San Jose Shark forward six game home-stand, they his third of the season finishes with games Jimmy Howard, who Arkansas 8-1 Devin Setoguchi scored on needed something to turn early in the second while against the Edmonton Oil- sits in the top five the power play in overtime the tide around. They Lidstrom followed with ers on Friday at 7:30pm goaltenders with a Clemson 8-1 to win 2-1. found that in the slumping his fourth of the season and the Dallas Stars at Finally, number six Anaheim Ducks who were just under a minute later. 7:00pm on Saturday. Both 8-1 Virginia Tech came against the Calgary wrapping up a six game Lidstrom followed his games will be on Fox Red Wings, Flames two nights later road trip. fourth with his fifth of the Sports Detroit. continued on page C-3

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