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Series Review: "Search Party" uses genre-bending and comedy to capitalize on viewers' hunger for murder mysteries

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Moving to HBO Max was a great decision for the creators of “Search Party,“ and all three seasons of this millennial murder mystery are available to stream now.

Ashnikko's newest single "Cry" exhibits true artistry and authenticity, unlike any other musician today

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, July 6, 2020

Despite the melancholic words, the vibes of this song are freeing and never get old. The sound and feeling makes “Cry” the perfect tune to jam out to in your car or in your bedroom.

Review: My view on "The View"

By Tom Cramer · Monday, July 6, 2020

This show has been on-air for over two decades, yet it’s anything but stale. It may seem like a show aimed at one demographic, but it’s a show that deserves a much wider audience.

Opinion: It’s time for the Washington Redskins to change their name

By Caleb Burlingame · Monday, July 6, 2020

The Washington Redskins have received backlash over their mascot for years, and now is the time for the name to be abolished.

Keep Abortion Safe, Legal, and Accessible demonstration in front of SCOTUS building

Opinion: Abortion rights still under threat despite SCOTUS ruling

By Heather Weigel · Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Chief Justice John Roberts has granted lower courts and state litigants an outline for arguing cases similar to Whole Women’s Health and June Medical Services while states still qualify abortions as elective procedures not only in an economic sense, but also in determining physical access to healthcare. The recent Supreme Court decision is not the shining victory journalists and activists want it to be.

Review: Jack Harlow drops WHATS POPPIN remix

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Monday, June 29, 2020

Harlow was able to get three huge names on the remix of WHATS POPPIN. How? Does the song live up the the star studded lineup?

Opinion: Recent Beth Bashert resignation shows that pressure on local politicians is essential

By Heather Weigel · Thursday, June 25, 2020

The recent controversy surrounding Mayor Bashert’s comments and swift local pressure leading to her resignation shows that localism and federalism is effective in addressing societal ills - even in progressive circles and cities.

New Erotic Film "365 Days," is not only unenjoyable, but creates a worrisome narrative among real-life women too

By Layla McMurtrie · Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Is a stunningly beautiful man really enough to make this movie worth the watch?

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Review: Raury's new single "Take Back the Power" is fitting for these times

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Raury recently released “Take Back The Power”, an emphatic protest song you should give a listen to.

Opinion: The Societal Pressures To Get Married And Have Children Are Unhealthy

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, June 18, 2020

Stop feeding children an idea of what happiness should look like and give people their much needed room to explore what they want for themselves.

Gallery: Hundreds participate in BLM demonstration in downtown Ann Arbor on May 30

Opinion: George Floyd protests need to continue until real changes are made

By Marcus Lawniczak · Monday, June 15, 2020

French yellow vest protestors presented concrete demands in 2018 and did not stop showing up until they were met. The George Floyd protestors should do the same to maximize the impact of this movement.

Advice: Finding balance as we transition back to a semi-normal life is super important

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, June 15, 2020

Make the process of this big change smoother with this simple tips!

Alec Benjamin sees the horizon in These Two Windows

By Curtis Dinwiddie · Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Phoenix singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin makes his official debut with These Two Windows, an album of vulnerable stories and soothing tempos.

Opinion: Now is the time for data-driven, common sense police reform

By Heather Weigel · Tuesday, June 9, 2020

American legislative bodies and advocacy groups should take advantage of the consensus around needing police reform. Part of that is having an honest conversation about what reforms work, how to push them through, and how to navigate reform while keeping unlikely allies motivated to join and continue the cause.

Second protest emerges after white Washtenaw County deputy is accused of using excessive force on black woman (22)

Opinion: No, the Black Lives Matter protests are not an extension of Bernie's electoral "revolution"

By Heather Weigel · Wednesday, June 3, 2020

The Black Lives Matter movement necessitates a bottom-up approach to reform; while that has resonated with the campaign rhetoric of Bernie Sanders, it more appropriately applies to local and state governments. Claims that Bernie is “what we need” as a nominee are only half-true and distract from the greater point.

How to Self Publish Your Own Book

By Kassandra Olschanski · Wednesday, June 3, 2020

The process of self publishing my own book was overwhelming at first, until I learned it is not as difficult as I may think.

Review: A Virtual Solution to Quarantine Problems

By Parker Lazar · Monday, June 1, 2020

With many of us still stuck in our homes and away from our loved ones, we’re forced to find new and creative solutions to help shorten that six-foot gap. New advancements in Virtual Reality might just help us do that, and could make future events like this much easier to bear.

Riot police surround the perimeter of Schenely Park during an anti-police brutality demonstration.

Opinion: Riots over George Floyd’s death won’t tarnish his legacy, they’ll cement it in history

By Fenrik Goerlitz · Monday, June 1, 2020

Looking down upon protestors who damage property and saying they’ll just tarnish George Floyd’s legacy is to easy of a thing to do, so consider looking more into the situation.

Opinion: Building a better (online) college experience

By Parker Lazar · Monday, June 1, 2020

Colleges and universities across this country are in the process of deciding whether or not their institutions will be open again in the fall. As more and more institutions are beginning to consider an online-only approach, certain changes need to be made to how this approach is implemented if higher education wants to survive this moment in history.

New Spanish/British Netflix Series 'White Lines,' Is Full of Mystery and Weird Storylines

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, June 1, 2020

Is White Lines, an intense new crime show, worth a watch?