Daily Digest

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Michigan will be familiar with the matchups it will face against the Badgers, but it may fall short in knowing how to handle its recent success.

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Dear subscribers,

The Michigan men's basketball team will look to put together a winning streak of more than two games this season in their matchup against Wisconsin tonight. Michigan Senate bills 152 and 153 and House Bill 4190 make up a recent bipartisan legislative initiative that seeks to offer more support to sexual assault survivors. The Ann Arbor City Council initiated an investigation into potential conflicts of interest in the awarding of city contracts. The Michigan softball team has some growing to do after their start to the season. Finally, the B-Side remembers Detroit legend DJ Holiday.

All the best,
The Michigan Daily


Remembering Detroit legend DJ Holiday

She lived a hard life, full of the sorts of things that should trample the human spirit—poverty, loss, abuse. But, at least in song, she soared.

Investigation probes potential conflicts of interests in allocation of city contracts

City Administrator Howard Lazarus requested an internal investigation into potential conflicts of interest in the awarding of city contracts, according to emails obtained by the Daily and verified by Lazarus and members of City Council.

In an email addressed to City Council and the mayor on Saturday, Lazarus wrote he had requested the city’s purchasing department to inquire whether ethics rules were violated in awarding approximately $1.3 million in city contracts to companies affiliated with seven political appointees to city boards and commissions between 2010 and 2016.

The good and the bad of Michigan’s opening weekend

The Wolverines’ opening weekend featured a constant battle of ups and downs, underscored by two tough losses on Saturday

Michigan bipartisan legislation seeks to support sexual assault survivors

Michigan Senate bills 152 and 153 and House Bill 4190 make up a recent bipartisan legislative initiative that seeks to offer more support to sexual assault

Energy BBDO Executive Presentation @ 6PM in Space 2435 North Quad

BBDO Executives and Michigan Alumni, Jeff Adkins (EVP, Managing Director) & Larry Gies (EVP, Chief Strategy Officer) will present about their unique work and their perspective on making the transition from the University of Michigan to a career in advertising.