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Sunday, January 12

Following the U.S. airstrike that killed former Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani, hundreds of protesters gathered outside the front steps of Angel Hall this Wednesday for a “No War On Iran” demonstration.

The event featured nine speakers, including University of Michigan students and a professor, who spoke out against U.S. imperialism and possible war in Iran.

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Welcome to the first edition of our revamped Daily Digest newsletter. After a brief (three year) hiatus, we’re back and better than ever.

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Within this week’s wrap-up are pieces about the “No War On Iran” protest, a lawsuit challenging anti-Israel protests and the struggle student parents face in finding support from the University.

Happy reading!


Hidden Population: Undergraduate student parents advocate for more resources

Described as a “hidden population” on campus, reports show that student parents make up more than 1 of every 5 undergraduate students.

Daily Staff Reporter Alice Tracey talked to several student mothers who described their challenges on campus, ranging from finances to transportation, in an effort to advocate for increased resources and support for student parents on campus.

Students, local businesses discuss impact of recreational marijuana legalization

Following the 2018 legalization of adult-use recreational marijuana in Michigan, local businesses discuss the impact of the first sales day, with Ann Arbor having the highest sales numbers of any Michigan city.

Within the first week, marijuana sales have exceeded $1.6 million, generating over a quarter million in tax revenue for the state.

Lawsuit addresses 16-year-long anti-Israel protest outside of Ann Arbor synagogue

Following 16 years of protests outside the Beth Israel Congregation, the anti-Israel group Witnesses for Peace has been sued.

After more than 800 protests, a Beth Israel Congregation member, Marvin Gerber, motioned to sue the group on Dec. 19, 2019, claiming Witnesses For Peace have demonstrated anti-Semitic rhetoric.

Michigan falls to Minnesota on the road, 75-67

Despite a fast start and halftime lead, Michigan men’s basketball lost to Minnesota on the road this Sunday, 75-67.

Senior guard Zavier Simpson scored 19 points, but Michigan struggled to keep up with Minnesota big man Daniel Oturu, leading to a closely contested loss.

Question of the Week:

What are you looking forward to most — or are going to miss the most — about the new Michigan Union?

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