President Grasso’s apology violated institutional neutrality
We write as Law School professors who served on the University of Michigan committee that recommended the current policy of institutional neutrality. This policy protects open inquiry and debate by barring the University from taking an official position on any political or social issue, except one directly related to how the University is run. We want to clarify how the…
South by Southwest 2026
Once a year, The Michigan Daily Arts writers make their way to Austin, Texas to attend one of the most prestigious and well-known film festivals in the country: South By Southwest. This March, four writers experienced all the creativity, passion and excellence the Austin film scene had to offer; from documentaries to slasher-thrillers to television pilots waiting to be picked…
SMTD’s ‘Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812’ buries its leads
“Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812” is a musical almost overflowing with information. Like its name, its contents spill out awkwardly. Through anachronistic ragers, accordions, duels and references to imperial Russian culture — both explained and not — it’s a ride of a show. Put on once before during my time at the University of Michigan in fall 2023…
