Daily Digest

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

As a kickoff to its week of summit events, marking one year since the launch of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion debriefed results of its sample climate survey Monday to the student body at the Michigan Union. The event also allowed for dialogue between students, faculty, staff and the U-M Survey Research Center and SoundRocket team who conducted the survey.

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Dear subscribers,

Today, we take a look at the Michigan hockey team's defensive line under new head coach Mel Pearson. We also have a preview of the Michigan football team's upcoming matchup against Maryland. Additionally, Monday, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion debriefed the results of its sample campus climate survey to kick off the week's summit events, while former secretary of science and technology for India Dr. T. Ramasami talked about the role of science and technology policies in developing countries at the Ford School. Finally, we reflect on the addictiveness of the CW's "Riverdale."

All the best,
The Michigan Daily


Michigan’s defensemen strive for consistency

While the Wolverines may lack for experience or veteran presence in many areas, defense is not one of them.

Notebook: Peters to start against Maryland, Hudson sets record

Jim Harbaugh named Brandon Peters as his starter at his Monday press conference, while also discussing injury statuses and Khaleke Hudson's record-setting performance against Minnesota.

Former secretary of science and technology for India talks research and development

Science, technology and innovation are well-established and prioritized in developed countries and have often been highlighted through research and the work academic institutions. But on Monday, Thirumalachari Ramasami, former secretary of science and technology for India, spoke about the role of science, technology and innovation policy in developing countries.

The case for 'Riverdale' and trash TV

To be clear, 'trash TV' isn’t just bad TV that gets good ratings (looking at you, 'The Big Bang Theory'). It’s the type of 'so-bad-it’s-good' show that breeds its own intense, devoted fandom, whose presence becomes so powerful that it develops into a cult following. People watch trash TV not just because it is so ineffably entertaining, but also because it inadvertently forms its own community.

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