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Business sophomore Dhara Gosalia dances at Tulana, a production showcasing Indian classical music and dance, presented by Michigan Sahana at Stamps Auditorium on Friday.
Sahana performance draws on classical Indian elements Annual event showcases traditional forms of dance, music By TANYA MADHANI Daily Staff Reporter
Fifteen minutes before the start of Michigan Sahana’s fall semester show, LSA senior
Hamsini Rao, president of the organization, stood in front of a group of 30 students and Sahana members to deliver one of her final pre-performance speeches. “This is my last fall show, so I’m a little sad,” she said. “But when the whole auditorium is giving you a standing ovation, you’ll feel so good about yourself and you’ll feel like this is what Sahana is about.” Friday’s show was called “Tulana,” a word that means
contrast and appeared as a recurring theme in all the performances. The group performs three times each year. Engineering senior Sandeep Siva, vice president of Sahana, said the goal of this year’s concert was to educate attendees about various aspects of Indian classical arts. The group’s fall concert is the academic year’s introductory concert, which is why it is themed, unlike the winter and spring concerts.
“What we’re trying to do with this concert is show different elements in Indian classical music and dance and how all of these elements have different sides to them,” Siva said. “By putting them together, you create something equal and elegant.” LSA senior Esha Biswas said the fall concert perfectly portrayed the meaning of tulana, because there are many performers from different musical and dance See SAHANA, Page 3A
Faculty touts mandatory study participation as valuable for growth By KATIE PENROD Daily Staff Reporter
Many University classes — particularly those in psychology and communications — require students participate in research studies for class credit. The aim: expose undergraduates to research in their fields and give them the opportunity to help the University fulfill its research mission. For example, students in 100level Psychology classes register with Sona Systems, a platform for recruiting student research subjects. Students enrolled in Communications 102 sign up for a similar service. Scott Campbell, professor of telecommunications and associate professor
TV REVIEW
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Ansari shines in star-studded Netflix series ‘Master of None’ a topical comingof-age story from acclaimed comic By SAMUEL ROSENBERG Daily Arts Writer
The archetype of a young person finding his or her way in the world is a familiar one. We’ve seen this character in countless A coming-ofage television Master shows, mov- of None ies and novels. But perhaps Netflix the reason why stories continue to revolve around this archetype is because we all encounter similar personal obstacles at some point in our lives. For 32-year-old Aziz Ansari, this character could not be more relatable. Known for his sharp stand-up comedy and his role as the goofy, cul-
tured Tom Haverford on NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” Ansari adapts this archetype and his own experience of living in the modern world in his semi-autobiographical show “Master of None.” Gleaming with ambition and charm, “Master of None” offers insightful commentaries on the entertainment industry, technology, family, diversity and dating. In addition to writing and creating the show with “Parks and Rec” writer Alan Yang, Ansari plays the protagonist Dev Shah, a 30-something, upand-coming actor navigating through life in Manhattan with his diverse group of friends and his parents — played by Ansari’s actual parents. Though the show only delivers a meager 10 episodes, each has its own deft blend of hysterical one-liners, tasteful cinematography and perceptive drama. The show’s opener “Plan B” explores the perks of single life versus married life through Dev’s botched one-night stand and venture to a child’s birthday party. See MASTER OF NONE, Page 6A
of communications, said the required research study component of his Communications 102 class exposes students to research within their field. The system allows researchers to post studies online and lets registered students choose studies they qualify for and want to participate in. If students are under 18, the program requires parental consent before participating in any research study. “By giving them some direct, hands-on experience, for some students, it peaks their interest and fuels that fire,” Campbell said. “In the past, many students have asked me if they can be a research assistant of mine or if they could help run these studies. That’s a benefit to the subset of students that become interested in research. That’s not probably most students, but an important chunk of them. The rest of the students get a sense of how we do our See RESEARCH, Page 3A
CSG hears petition on legality of super PAC Law student finds loophole in body’s election code By JACKIE CHARNIGA
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Redshirt junior running back Drake Johnson’s 27 yards and a touchdown helped Michigan to a 49-16 win over Rutgers.
Wolverines’ high-powered offense rolls past Rutgers Rudock’s careerhigh 337 yards help Michigan move to 7-2 on the season By JAKE LOURIM Managing Sports Editor
Jabrill Peppers jogged onto the field as Michigan offense began its second series, and Rutgers was ready for it. After six offensive touches for 51 yards and a touchdown over his
last two games, Peppers was a secret no more. Fifth-year senior quarterback Jake Rudock took the snap, and the entire defense flocked toward Peppers. He was a decoy. With most of the Scarlet Knights in the backfield, Michigan senior fullback Sione Houma escaped into the flat for a 32-yard reception. “(Peppers) presents something that you need to watch,” Rudock said. “If we can use him to get him the ball, great. If we can use him as a decoy to get somebody else the ball, that’s
great too. He understands that, too. … You just love a guy like that, who just really wants to win the game regardless of what happens.” The rest of the game went much like that play: The Wolverines were one step ahead of Rutgers, scoring on five straight possessions in the first half and rolling to a 49-16 victory at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Two plays after Houma’s catch, Rudock finished off the drive with a 13-yard touchdown See RUTGERS, Page 3A
Super PACs — the political action committees with the ability to accept unlimited political contributions — are already playing a major role in the 2016 presidential race. But in advance of a midterm election for Central Student Government, a University law student has found an election code loophole that would allow people to funnel unlimited funds to CSG candidates. Law school student John Lin, a former CSG general counsel, submitted a petition Thursday night to the University Elections Commission regarding the legality of student organizations formed for the sole purpose of funding CSG candidacies. Lin said he filed the See PAC, Page 2A
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