The Michigan Daily Digest

Daily Digest

February 9, 2020

In what has since become a viral internet video, one man asked a Latinx parent, who is the owner of Ann Arbor restaurant Chela’s, at a Saline Area Schools community meeting why he had come to the United States instead of “stay(ing) in Mexico.”

Daily reporters Julia Rubin, Brayden Hirsch and Emma Ruberg talked to students and Saline Area community members on the impact and implications of this incident and other conversations surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion in the district.

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On this day in 1964, the Beatles played at “The Ed Sullivan Show” for the first time; on this day in 2020, we released our fifth edition of the Daily Digest. What a historic day! Nevertheless, welcome back to your source for the most pressing news of each week.

This week, The Daily reporters visit Iowa Caucuses, ‘U’ medical student challenges Debbie Dingell and formerly incarcerated students and community members share their experiences on campus.

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Solomon Rajput is riding the socialist wave

27-year-old medical student and congressional candidate, Solomon Rajput, is challenging an 85-year-old political dynasty currently led by Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich.

Inspired by figures such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. and Rashida Talib, D-Mich., Rajput is advocating for fighting climate change, rejecting corporate PAC money and passing a Green New Deal.

Sanders, Warren split delegates in satellite Iowa caucus

The Ann Arbor District Library hosted the state’s only satellite Iowa caucus, open to Iowa residents living in Michigan. The final delegate count resulted in Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., each winning two delegates

In addition, The Daily reporters Maya Goldman and Benjamin Rosenfeld were on the ground in North Liberty ahead of the Iowa caucuses this past week to discuss the 2020 election, campaign strategy and more.

'You will see you don’t belong': Formerly incarcerated students, community members find difficulties navigating ‘U’ environment

The Daily reporter Jenna Siteman talked to several formerly incarcerated students and community members to discuss the challenges they face in Ann Arbor and at the University of Michigan.

Formerly incarcerated University students and staff still face discrimination and stigmas on campus.

Wolverines hold off No. 16 Michigan State at home, 77-68

After an 87-69 loss in January, the Michigan men’s basketball team bested the 16th-ranked Spartans 77-68 this Saturday.

Making his way back to the starting lineup after a groin injury, junior forward Isaiah Livers put up 14 in the Wolverines’s win.

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