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March 1, 2020

After sexual abuse allegations against Robert Anderson, late athletic doctor of the University of Michigan, emerged last week, alleged survivors spoke publicly for the first time at a press conference in Southfield Thursday morning.

Alleged survivor and former University wrestler Tad Deluca submitted a letter in 1975 accusing Anderson of sexual abuse when he was a University student from 1972-1976 and another letter with the same allegations in 2018. Deluca claimed both letters were ignored.

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This week, a former University of Michigan wrestler speaks publicly for the first time on allegations against late University athletic director Dr. Robert Anderson, Vice President Mike Pence holds a rally in Troy, and The Daily conducts its monthly interview with University President Schlissel.


VP Mike Pence holds rally in Troy ahead of Michigan Primary

In the last stop of his day-long bus tour through Michigan, Vice President Mike Pence spoke to hundreds of supporters in Troy, MI this Tuesday.

With the slogan “Keep America Great!” and a focus on immigration and preserving manufacturing jobs, Pence spent time reminding voters of Trump’s success in Michigan in the 2016 election.

President Schlissel on letting political beliefs determine investment decisions: ‘I think that’s both inappropriate and very risky’

Daily Staff Reporters Emma Stein, Arjun Thakkar and Calder Lewis sat down with University President Mark Schlissel this Tuesday for their monthly interview to discuss University policy, commitments and challenges.

Topics of discussion included the endowment, University Provost Martin Philbert, University sexual misconduct policy and health services at the U-M Flint and Dearborn campuses.

Students discuss several recent ‘U’ sexual misconduct allegations

Daily Staff Reporters Jasmin Lee and Calder Lewis spoke to a variety of students to hear their thoughts and inputs on recent ‘U’ sexual misconduct allegations.

In particular, various students expressed their concerns with high-ranking administrators holding power imbalances over students and other University staff members.

Through an open door policy, Juwan Howard aims to shape Michigan’s culture

Since his start at the beginning of the season, Michigan men’s basketball head coach Juwan Howard has ushered in a cultural change in the locker room and beyond.

Spurred by his “open-door policy,” Howard has worked to foster trust between players and staff.

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