2018 Orientation Guide by The Michigan Daily

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LETTER FROM THE EDITORS Dear Freshmen, Welcome to Michigan. After application essays and deadlines and difficult decisions, you are finally here! Congratulations. You’re about to be immersed in an academic and social world like no other. The classes you’ll take, the places you’ll go and the people you meet over the next four years will come to shape your identity and your worldview. You’ll navigate highs and lows in your time here, but through all the unpredictabilities of your successes and failures, a couple of things are certain: You will grow as a person, and you’ll make some memories. The Daily staff compiled some important advice that we would have given our freshman selves: Do something a little bit reckless, something outside of your comfort zone. Take classes outside your major. Get involved in clubs, in jobs, in volunteer organizations. Stay up all night studying. Stay up all night having good conversation with good friends. Go to meetings, go to office hours — go everywhere. You never know which experiences will become important to you. College probably seems huge and a little terrifying right now — that’s okay. No matter how put together everyone seems, remember that it’s a tough transition for everyone. You’re all in the same boat. Keep track of your M-Card, prioritize your health and you’ll be just fine. As long as you don’t step on the M... Sincerely, Asif Becher Summer Editor in Chief

Emma Richter Summer Managing Editor

TABLE OF CONTENTS Campus Life..................................................................................5-24 Guide to Ann Arbor..................................................................25-35 University Highlights...............................................................36-46

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Best classes to take during Freshman Year Intergroup Diaglogue Efe Osagie Assistant Editor I would recommend that everyone finds the time to take an Intergroup Dialogue course at University of Michigan sometime in their four years. Intergroup Dialogue really changed the way I viewed so many of my identities and the way I view the world around me. It really made a significant impact on me and it strengthened and renewed my passion for social justice. Even for students who aren’t that passionate in social justice, I still suggest you take the class as it will give you dialogue skills, public speaking skills, teamwork skills, etc. I particularly recommend the dialogue for students of color as I found a strong community as a POC with the 12 other members in that class, and with our facilitators as well.

Women’s Studies 220 Maya Mokh Assistant Editor

Women’s Studies 220 (Perspectives in Women’s Health) was a very interesting class. It opened my eyes to a plethora of social problems within the realm of women’s intersectionality, and a lot of the themes connected to my other classes like sociology and psychology. The workload is pretty light and the exams aren’t bad if you attend lectures, keep up with course readings and study. I also really enjoyed Psych 250 (Developmental Psych); I loved learning about the development of humans and all of the different theories. The projects were interesting to do, the exams were easy and we got to play with a baby in class! Highly recommend if you need a psych class.

African American Studies 254 Angelo McKoy Assistant Editor

This was my favorite class of the entire year. This class covered the history and evaluation of hip-hop and I learned so much, not only about music but its effect on the economy and the world at large. The teacher, Stephen Ward, is funny and very approachable. Also, the class can be taken by people who have varying knowledge of hip-hop. For a freshman this class is engaging, fun and provides an idea of the typical workload of classes with course readings.

Environment 139 Lorna Brown Summer Managing MiC Editor I would recommend taking a food class with a focus on environmental elements with Prof. Virginia Murphy. I had no clue what to expect on the first day, but I was exposed to so many amazing organizations and perspectives that helped to shape the way that I think about food. I also really enjoyed the field trips to the U-M Campus Farm where I learned about sustainable food and visiting local food markets and talking to the families that help to grow our produce. I also had a great time creating a final video that allowed me to “vlog” being vegetarian and being vegan for a week as a student in the dining hall.

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS TO JOIN AS A POC By the Dailyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Michigan in Color staff

Yoni Ki Baat (YKB) Efe Osagie Assistant Editor I joined the club Yoni Ki Baat during my freshman year. Yoni Ki Baat is a woman of color organization on campus that promotes social awareness, most notably through their yearly monologue show. Being in YKB was an amazing experience for me. I found it extremely uplifting to be in a community made up of so many inspirational woman of color. It made me feel more comfortable with my own identity and it was so refreshing to be surrounded by so many people who understood to the struggles I go through as a WOC.

Michigan Community Scholars Program Angelo McKoy Assistant Editor During my freshman year I lived in West Quad under the Michigan Community Scholars Program. This program was perfect for me because it promotes community and social justice especially within minority groups. I also joined MiC (Michigan in Color) which gave me a space to express with others my experiences on campus and within my community. These programs went hand in hand in helping me to make the adjustment to a PWI.

Arab Students Association (ASA) Maya Mokh Assistant Editor The Arab Student Association (ASA) has been a constant source of support, guidance, and fun for me during my freshman year. Through several community events, including collaborations with other cultural student orgs, and just getting to know people from all over the Arab world, I have found a community that welcomes and celebrates my identity and strives to build coalitions with other marginalized communities on campus .The main project that we worked on this year was Arab XPressions, which is a big cultural show that we hold annually. Working on and performing in XPressions has been one of the highlights of my year, and I am super excited to serve as Project Manager on the Executive Board of ASA next year.

Black Student Movement (BSM) Lorna Brown Summer Managing MiC Editor I joined Black Student Movement, a Black Christian-Based group that helped to create and strengthen important relationships over the academic year. It was welcoming and even when I was unable to make it to meetings, everyone apart of the organization made me feel like family. It was important to me to continue the faith that I had strengthened over my lifetime and find a community that shared similar values as I did. I found this connection through soul-food dinners and Bible Study, and there are even opportunities to attend Church Service on Sundays with the rest of the organization. I found this org. to be the most comforting being away from home. Creating friendships that were meaningful and strengthening my faith at the same time.

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BEING A PERSON OF COLOR AT U-M By the Daily’s Michigan in Color staff

Efe Osagie Assistant Editor As a Black woman coming from a predominantly white background, going to a university with more diversity than I was used to was actually quite refreshing to me. Despite the only 4 percent Black population at the University, it was still vastly different than what I was used to. I found myself accepted in Black spaces and POC spaces quite easily which made the adjustment easier for me. It was hard dealing with bias incidents and the racism on campus, but having so many strong communities of color of which I was a member made those trials less difficult.

Angelo McKoy Assistant Editor Living amongst a demographic that is foreign to you can be a hard adjustment. I’ve attended predominantly Black schools since birth, so going from living amongst the 99 percent to the 4 percent was a lesson not easily learned. You may deal with any form of racism from microaggressions to blatant disrespect. However, it isn’t all bad, you come to find your spaces in which you connect with other people of your ethnicity as well as POC in general. Also, you may come to make friends who are not be POC at all. This journey will definitely differ for everyone; however, spaces like Michigan in Color at The Daily for me provided a place to talk about these adjustments.

Maya Mokh Assistant Editor Coming to the University of Michigan from my predominantly Arab city of Dearborn, Mich. was a huge shift and a bit of a culture shock. I worried about being accepted and finding spaces where I could freely be myself. However, with an open mind and heart, it is very possible to find people who share similar backgrounds as you, and to find people who are completely different but still accept and support you nonetheless. Becoming involved with the Arab Student Association, Michigan Community Scholars Program (MCSP), and Michigan in Color have been integral in my first year at Michigan, and have allowed me to get to know so many amazing POC and share experiences amongst each other. Be open! You’re never as alone as you think.

Lorna Brown Summer Managing MiC Editor Coming from a predominantly white high school, it was important that I found a group of people in college that could relate more to my experiences. It be can be difficult navigating such a large campus, especially if you don’t look like everyone else. For me, finding groups of people who could relate to what I had experienced not only helped to shape my freshman year, but also helped me to figure out my future. It can be difficult, but there is a group awaiting you on campus that wants to welcome you to their community. Once you find that community, they are there to help guide you and uplift you and that is something I really loved about my freshman year.

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CAMPUS RESOURCES By Lorna Brown Summer Managing MiC Editor

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Located in the Tappan Street Auxiliary Building, CAPS appointments are walk-in only, and everything you and their staff discuss during the duration of your appointment is confidential. It is a space committed to creating positive paths for mental health and outreach that encourages discussion of mental health for all students on campus. There are also Urgent Walk-In Services that help in cases of emergency situations. There is a CAPS After Hours number that can be called at any time CAPS is not open: (734) 764-8312.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC) Located in 1551 Cambridge House, connected to the basement of the Union and West Quad, SAPAC is discreetly placed for all students to be able to find a safe place on campus. They provide free and confidential crisis intervention services, and advocacy and support for survivors. Appointments do not have to be made, walk-ins are always welcome and you can also call or email to make an appointment with the support staff. At SAPAC, you can share as much as you feel comfortable with â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it is absolutely confidential. SAPAC also has a 24-hour crisis line that can be used at any time: (734) 764-7771.

Office of Student Conflict Resolution (OSCR) Located on the first floor of the Student Activities Building, OSCR provides services to mediate and discuss conflicts between students as well as organizations. Helping to create a safe and peaceful space that promotes resolution, OSCR focuses on a student-driven and restorative model. This is the place to go if there are problems in your workplace or within an organization. They offer workshops to facilitate mediation and bring problems to the surface to create a better and more productive environment.

Office for Institutional Equity (OIE) Located on 1009 Greene Street on the second floor of the Administrative Services Building, OIE provides programs to all students as well as faculty and staff to sustain diversity, inclusiveness and competency in the workplace. They offer training to support diversity and inclusiveness, as well as resolving discrimination and harassment.

Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) Located on the third floor of the Student Activities Building, OAMI offers a variety of support for students academically, socially and culturally. From free snacks, tutoring and printing to Success Coaches who support and connect their students to resources on campus, OAMI helps any student succeed. Working to create spaces for first-generation students and students who may be underrepresented on campus, OAMI makes a large campus a little smaller. Born out of activism, OAMI helps to improve the overall campus climate and supports a culturally diverse campus community.

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GO-TO STUDY SPACES By Zoe Baxter Daily Staff Reporter

The UGLI The Shapiro Undergraduate Library, better known as the UGLI, is a popular spot for many. The first two of four floors are great for group work and those who like to chat while studying. Floors three and four are much quieter, but don’t be surprised if you still hear students at the table next to you talking over their weekends. ALEC COHEN / DAILY

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Hatcher Graduate Library If you think the UGLI is too hectic, your ideal study spot might be in the Hatcher Graduate Library next door. Hatcher has plenty of options such as isolated carrels and tables in the stacks on the upper floors or the long study tables in the reference room on the second floor. If the reference room is too crowded for you, try the small but less popular Asia Library on the fourth floor.

The Law School By now you’ve accepted the fact that you’re not going to Hogwarts—but for those of you who still want to live out your Harry Potter dreams (and study in silence), the Reading Room in the Law Quad your perfect study space. If you want to study in the Law Quad but prefer not to study in silence, check out Aikens Commons through the entrance located on Monroe street.

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The Dude (Duderstadt) You finally got your housing assignment and learned that you will be living on North Campus. While most of the places on this list are on Central Campus, North Campus has its own study spaces too! The Duderstadt Center, more commonly known as “The Dude,” has plenty of study spaces, including eighteen study rooms on the second floor, the engineering library, and more.

Coffee Shops If none of the other options on this list have interested you, check out one of Ann Arbor’s many coffee shops! From large stores like Starbucks and Espresso Royale to cozier shops with top notch coffee such as Roos Roast or Lab, the caffeine and environment can help you focus and finish your work. FILE PHOTO / DAILY

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OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING By Maya Goldman Daily News Editor

Apartment or House Living in an off-campus apartment or house is one of the most popular options for post-freshman-year housing at the University. Beyond the Diag, the University’s office for student resources regarding off-campus housing, names 11 “neighborhoods” around Central Campus and one on North Campus that tend to attract the most students. Each neighborhood has many housing options to choose from, ranging from studio apartments to houses with five or more bedrooms, and prices that vary just as much. Areas closest to the Diag tend to have higher rent per person, though, and moving farther away from that may decrease your costs. It’s also worth noting that though there are many costs in addition to rent when you live off campus (utilities, Wi-Fi and groceries, to name a few), living off campus does tend to be cheaper altogether than living in a dorm.

High-Rise Apartment Despite some pushback by students, new high-rise apartment buildings keep popping up in the neighborhoods surrounding campus. Though some balk at the way these buildings are flooding the market, they can be a great housing option for students. These buildings span the entire range of pricing options, from University Towers on the lower end to Arbor Blu and Landmark on the higher end. With higher prices often comes additional amenities — many of the pricier high-rises have roof access with gorgeous views of the city, pools or gyms, study lounges and free community events for residents. These apartments also usually come furnished and with free Wi-Fi. They tend to fill up less quickly than stand-alone houses, so if a high-rise apartment is your plan, there may be less pressure to get a group of roommates together in October.

Co-op House The Inter-Cooperative Council has 16 co-op houses in locations all across the neighborhoods that tend to be the most popular with students (including one house on North Campus). Cooperative living provides an affordable, community-style living option for students that includes both room and board — something to consider when you move away from the dining hall and have to start buying your own groceries. In exchange for their rent, co-op residents become “partial owners” of their home, and are responsible for participating in a certain number of house chores each week. Co-op houses each have an individual culture, so if you’re considering living in one, it can be helpful to tour several houses before deciding which one you’d prefer. An application where prospective residents rank their top four prefered houses is required, and it’s recommended to fill the application out soon after it is released, as certain houses often end up with wait lists. Co-ops release their application later in the fall semester, so this option can buy you a little more time before having to decide on a place or group of people, as well.

Sorority or Fraternity House Many, though not all, sorority and fraternity members at the University decide to live in their organization’s off-campus house sophomore year. This can be a great way to further embed yourself in the Greek community and make friends within the organization. Of course, like any living situation, sorority and fraternity housing has its pros and cons: while you won’t have to deal with tasks like figuring out how to pay for Wi-Fi and electricity (or, in some cases, cooking your own meals), you may have to deal with certain regulations put upon members who live in the house by the overarching national Greek organizations. Furthermore, fraternity houses tend to be the site of raucous parties almost every weekend and often during the week, while sorority houses are usually prohibited from hosting co-ed parties with any kind of alcohol — definitely points to consider when you’re deciding what kind of environment you’d like to live in.

Commuting The cost of living in Ann Arbor can be very high. To get around this barrier, some students choose to commute from home if they live a reasonable distance from campus. If you’re from a place where commuting to campus isn’t a viable option for you, you may want to look for an apartment further from campus or even in a neighboring city. This option can dramatically cut rent costs, and if you don’t have access to a car, you may be able to take advantage of Ann Arbor’s public bus system, which anyone with a valid Mcard can ride for free.

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FRESHMAN INTERNSHIPS By Rachel Cunningham Summer Daily News Editor

McKinsey & Company Women in Computer Science Internship McKinsey is a world-renowned consulting firm. This New Ventures program comprises 10 weeks at McKinsey in New York, Chicago or Silicon Valley solving business problems with a project team. Talk about a great first-year experience!

AIESEC Exchange Want to work abroad? Apply for an AIESEC exchange. AIESEC is a youth-run United Nations organization dedicated to helping students gain work and leadership experience abroad. You have three types of programs: global volunteer, global talent (paid) and global entrepreneur. Work in teaching, business, journalism, medicine and more in one of 126 different countries! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to India and working with a non-profit because of AIESEC!

University of Michigan DSIP The Development Summer Internship Program here at the University is a 12-week program where you are assigned a University office and help them work on their specific development goals! You earn $11 an hour and also can earn 3 credit hours from it! Fridays are dedicated to professional development for DSIP interns. The recruiting process is very competitive, but a great opportunity to give back to the University you (hopefully) love!

Campaign Internships Many candidates for Congress, governor and more hire freshmen to help them with their campaigns! This is a great way to familiarize yourself with the political world and get connected with your local government leaders! These positions are often unpaid, but will provide you with tangible skills and contacts for your resume and personal growth!

Deloitte Pioneer Internship Program Deloitte is a tax, advisory and consulting services firm. For six weeks, Deloitte will introduce you to the professional service internships through networking with Deloitte professionals and gaining skills to tackle the quickly evolving business world. Applicants are encouraged to have at least a 3.3 GPA with interests in accounting, technology or a related field. Interns are also invited to the three day intern conference with Deloitte in Texas.

Local Internships Reach out to those you know at home. Often times, this is how freshmen get their first internship experience. Also, these jobs tend to be easier to acquire. You have the opportunity to be home and gain skills related to your career interests.

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TRANSFER TRANSITION Colin Beresford Deputy Statement Editor

Inevitably, few things about transferring to a new college or university are easy. For me, from finding a community to credits not transferring, the decision was a somewhat discouraging. But as I found a home in Ann Arbor and at the University of Michigan, I became evermore thankful I had the patience to fill out the Common Application one more time. Although the University provides some resources, those resources have natural shortcomings. Here a few ways to make your transition a little bit easier.

1. Finding a Community Even though I transferred after one year at another school, finding a community was challenging for me. I lived in East Quad, and although I did meet a lot of great people there, it was tough meeting people who were the same age as I was when I moved in. I ended up making most of my friends through clubs and organizations (Here’s a quick plug for the Michigan Daily and the Michigan Snowboard Club – both are incredible organizations). It can be uncomfortable at first especially when what is technically your cohort of students already has well established friend groups, but with time, things fall into place. Find clubs and organizations that align with your interests and go for it. Go to Festifall, a day in the fall when all the clubs and organizations on campus set up tables to promote themselves, and find some groups that seem interesting. And go to transfer student events! I made the mistake of not doing this, but just by pure chance some of my best friends were other transfer students.

2. Affording Ann Arbor Many transfer students come from community colleges, given how much more affordable they are than institutions like the University of Michigan. Moving to Ann Arbor can place a lot of financial constraints on anyone new to the area, but luckily there are resources to help navigate the astronomically high rent. A couple of students created a crowd-sourced Google Doc, called Being Not-Rich at UM, to help students save money. The doc, now 90 pages long, offers information on grocery shopping, housing, scholarships, on and off-campus jobs, and so on.

3. Housing You may already know, but to find a good place to live off-campus, start looking in September. It can be hard to find people to live with that quickly but attend transfer student events because they will mostly be in the same position you are. And you only need a couple other people, sometimes just one other person. Although this may not be helpful to this year’s incoming transfer students, it may be helpful to the next class. If you live on campus, it is almost guaranteed that you will live in the Northwood Apartments. From my experience, the apartments have gotten mixed reviews. But if you’d like to live on central campus, there are several learning communities that you can join that will get you housing on central campus. Finding off campus housing after you’re accepted may be a little challenging given when the university sends out the notification but subletting during the academic year is always an option. It may take a little bit more time looking for housing, but I have friends that save money through subletting places while students are studying abroad or are away for whatever reason.

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FINDING YOUR MAJOR By Audrey Gilmour Columnist I can say with pride that I was the first out of roughly 120 freshmen in the Health Sciences Scholars Program to drop pre-med. It was the second week of my first semester of college and I knew that my Microsoft Excel spreadsheet detailing when I would take each pre-med course had gone to waste. General chemistry just wasn’t interesting or enjoyable to me. I wasn’t great about studying overall, but getting up the energy to do chemistry was harder than the rest. Instead, I was fascinated by my beginning level Arabic class and the time that I was spending with College Democrats. In high school I had a plan. I applied to 13 colleges, took the ACT three times, and completed the International Baccalaureate program in the hopes that it would send me to a good college that could get me into medical school. I researched the best majors for getting into medical school, arranged job shadowing with the doctors my parents knew and applied to a Michigan Learning Community. Coming to freshman orientation and my first days on campus, I felt confident in my path. Growing up with nurses for parents, many people would ask if I wanted to be a doctor because it was my parents’ wish, but I came to that conclusion on my own. I enjoyed honors biology sophomore year, I liked the hustle and bustle of the hospital, blood never made me squeamish and I wanted to help people. I was fascinated by psychology and going into psychiatry seemed like the perfect fit for me. It also didn’t hurt that doctors make a six-figure income.

For someone that grew up during the recession, it seemed foolish to do anything else. It took two weeks of gen chem and college life for me to realize that medicine would never be my passion or the way that I would help people. Gen chem was a drag and I couldn’t imagine four years in similar courses, but more importantly, I was involved in things that did excite me. I loved learning Arabic and about Arab culture. Some of my favorite hours of the week were spent talking about politics and planning events about social justice with College Democrats. I had planned to do these things on the side, in addition to pre-med, but they were starting to feel more and more like my true passion. It sounds cheesy of course, but when you’re spending late nights cramming for exams and trying to get out of bed for an 8:30 a.m. class, you learn quickly that you have to love what you’re studying. I wasn’t exactly excited to call home and tell my dad that I would no longer be pre-med and would instead be pursuing a major in political science. Parents worry about their children’s’ future; they want to ensure that they will live happy fulfilled lives with a roof over their head and food in their belly. At first glance, a bachelor’s degree in political science doesn’t seem like the best recipe for success in the world today. As an incoming freshman I certainly thought that working in politics meant managing campaigns or running for elected office which neither sparked my fancy nor seemed attainable. Surprisingly enough, what showed me how attainable a career was in my

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chosen field were campaign jobs. Local campaigns were basically begging us to intern for them, older members of College Democrats were paid staffers for congressional races and multiple alumni of the organization were already making their success in local politics as city council members and potential state representatives. Knowing myself, abandoning pre-med should have left me feeling like I had failed. Instead, this epiphany opened up the world for me. I considered programs in public health and policy. Heading into my senior year, I know that dropping pre-med made me anything but a failure. My grades got better as I started taking more classes in genres I liked and I joined more clubs related to my areas of interest. A year from now I will graduate from the University of Michigan with three majors and a minor, leadership roles in multiple clubs and organizations and four years of incredible memories because I was able to recognize that success means pouring yourself into your passion, even if it’s social science or humanities. The world of international relations and politics is a competitive one and there is a very real chance that I will never join the Foreign Service or become a U.S. diplomat, but have you looked at medical school acceptance rates? The world is becoming more and more competitive every year with a bachelor’s degree feeling more and more like the standard and graduate degrees starting to feel like a necessity. If we’re doomed to a lifetime of degrees, internships, and entry level jobs until our 30s anyway, it might as well be focusing on a subject we love.

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BALANCING CLUB SPORTS AND RUSHING By Marlee Burridge Columnist Going into my freshman year, I knew I wanted to play club soccer. I also knew I wanted to rush a sorority. I feared I wouldn’t be able to balance all of these new activities at once. I felt a little overwhelmed because I moved in a week earlier than the dorms opened for club soccer preseason training. During the first week of school I had club soccer tryouts, and immediately following, the first week of a three-week-long rush process. I was so nervous about trying to get used to a new state, new school, new people, all while trying to achieve my academic goals. On its own, the rushing process is pretty intimidating. The additional pressure of balancing both the rush schedule and a demanding soccer schedule only compounded my stress. We had practices and even a few games that interfered with key events in the rush process. In the end, I made the decision to prioritize soccer, and missed the rush rounds that interfered with it. For some context, I only went to two houses on the first day of rush while everyone else went to about 10. However, there were some girls on the team who went to all of the rush events and missed whatever soccer they had to. And let’s not forget the girls who did half-and-half and missed some soccer and some

rush. Regardless of how each girl approached it, everyone was happy with their decision and it worked out for the five of us who rushed alongside playing soccer. The coaches were very understanding and made their expectations and any possible consequences (like losing playing time) clear. In the end, while it was emphasized that everyone should try to go to all rush events, the process truly does work and we all ended up where we were supposed to be. After I got through the stress of all of these new experiences and was settled into both soccer and my sorority, I could not have been happier. Yes, there were sorority events that I had to miss because of soccer and at some points I felt like I wasn’t getting as close to my sorority sisters as they were to each other. However, I love my team, I love soccer, and not once did I feel like it wasn’t worth it. My soccer teammates were my first friends and my first true support network on campus. I wouldn’t trade a day with them for anything. Also, while I did miss events, nobody in my sorority held that against me and I honestly felt like I didn’t miss a beat when I was at events. Everyone was so welcoming and understanding and a lot of them had other commitments too. For example, we have a few girls on the women’s club water polo

team, we have some girls on the rowing team and we have a cheerleader. Everyone is busy and totally understands that not everyone can make it to every single event. During my second semester I was really able to dive into my sorority events. Joining my sorority gave me an amazing group of friends who I spent almost every single day with. I have three sisters, so I really wanted to find that kind of relationship again, and being in a sorority allowed me to do that. While being part of two different organizations that are so involved and require a lot of time could be overwhelming, they helped me adjust to college. I was able to make the very large U-M community feel smaller and find the people that inspire me, challenge me and make me smile every single day. If you are at all considering both participating in a club sport and rushing in the fall, I highly recommend trying to do both. Even if you feel overwhelmed or like something isn’t clicking, I absolutely would say to stick it out and try it for at least a year. There is definitely an adjustment period, so don’t get discouraged too quickly. My sorority and club soccer made my freshman year the best year of my life and introduced me to the best people I have ever met. You can’t go wrong joining either (or both) of these organizations.

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Hold up, how do I make friends again? By Elizabeth Lawrence Daily Staff Reporter Walking around my high school as a second-term senior, I felt like I owned the place. In the student union, I’d plop down on a couch filled with all my friends. In between classes I’d encounter at least a dozen high-fives, head nods, or “yo, what’s up?”s. On the last day of school, I participated in the traditional senior conga line. We marched around the building wreaking havoc, screaming down the halls and popping our heads into classrooms to laugh at the underclassmen. Eventually, we all broke into a run, chanting “seniors, seniors” with glee, and it was exhilarating. With my best friends running by my side, I felt completely at ease. Three months later, before classes had even started, I was sitting in Crisler Center at the University of Michigan, surrounded by the entire freshman class. And honestly, it was terrifying. The idea of rummaging through this mass of people to find the ones I could depend on was overwhelming. I was surrounded by an enormous amount of people, but I felt completely alone. Going from being a socially-savvy high school senior to a clueless college freshman was hard. But I made it through, and so can you. Here are some tips to help you meet new people and retain your sanity while doing so!

Keep your door open. I know everyone says this, but it’s actually quite helpful. I felt a little weird doing it, but meeting people on

your hall is important! I made some of my closest friends strolling down the halls and entering people’s rooms. Keeping your door open shows you are a friendly person, and you can also show off your room decorations: both good things. Plus, there will be a time in your college career where you’ll miss the time when people left their doors open and were actually willing to talk to everyone. The open-door period is fleeting.

Don’t worry about missing out if you don’t go out every night. During Welcome Week and the

first few weekends, you may find yourself wandering the streets with massive groups of people, in search of parties. Even if you want to stay in and have a chill night, you may lack the resolve to do so. This may be because you, and your peers, are scared you’ll miss out on key friendship-making moments. But I will tell you an important truth right now — nothing life changing will happen. You might get yelled at by a fraternity member for a few minutes, but that experience is certainly not important. If you want to stay in your dorm and relax, do it. My roommate and I stayed in and watched Shameless our first night of college. I have zero regrets.

Ignore your friends’ snapchat stories

The first month of college, it seemed like everyone was having a ball. The amount of dark, shaky videos with pounding music and obnoxious singing in the background, sometimes with the caption “COLLEGE ROCKS”I had to click through was ridiculous. There were countless Instagram and Facebook posts of people posing with their new friends. I was guilty of those social media posts as well, but when I was having a bad day, looking at those posts made me feel worse. What’s important to remember is those posts only show the positives, and that everyone is struggling in their own way. Focus on yourself, and remember you aren’t alone.

Ignore adults and their college nostalgia.

It seemed like every adult I talked to before going to college told me the same things over and over again. “Oh, you’re going to have the time of your life,” or “have fun! Don’t waste your youth”, things like that. Wolverine alumni were especially bad, because Michigan is an especially lovable university. When I came here and didn’t find myself immediately ecstatic, I was very concerned. My mom told me she had always loved college, why wasn’t I loving it? If you’re unhappy at first, don’t worry — give yourself time to adjust.

Join clubs and get out of your comfort zone! Festifall, the club fair at the beginning of the year, is crazy. The Diag is overtaken by the 1500 student orgs on campus, each one thrusting flyers in your face. Still, this is one of the best ways to find your community on campus! Take some flyers, attend some mass meetings and see what you think. Cultural clubs, publications, drama organizations, research societies — you name it, it probably exists. And what better way to find your people than by joining a club filled with people interested in the same stuff you are! I’ll say it one last time for the people in the back: you’re not alone! One of college freshmen’s

most formidable foes is loneliness. If you feel lonely at the beginning of the year, take comfort in knowing you are not the only one. Allow yourself to open up to the people you’re getting to know; chances are they’re feeling similarly. Or, take advantage of the University’s Counseling and Psychological Services —they have massage chairs!

You will eventually meet your people. It took some time, but (shockingly!) I have found some amazing

people. People who I can go from dying over a Vine compilation in one minute to contemplating the complexities of modern love in the next. These kinds of friendships don’t happen instantaneously, so be patient! You’ll soon realize why people obsess over college.

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ARTS AT MICHIGAN 2018-19 CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER Scholarship Showcase - The best students in the School of Music, Theater & Dance gather for a collage concert, performing a wide range of material.

OCTOBER Play & Musical - SMTD puts on a play and a musical.

NOVEMBER Men’s Glee Club concert - One of the oldest collegiate choruses in the world performs their semester concert at Michigan.

DECEMBER Play - SMTD puts on a play.

JANUARY

Ann Arbor Folk Festival - Hosted by local, non-profit venue The Ark, the Ann Arbor Folk Festival brings folk and roots music to downtown. EnspiRED Fashion Show - Student group EnspiRED, whose mission is to call attention to the arts at U-M, throws their annual charity fashion show. SMTD’s Collage Concert - Similar to the scholarship showcase, SMTD puts on a variety concert to show all of the events happening within their school.

FEBRUARY Play & Musical - SMTD puts on a play and a musical.

MARCH Ann Arbor Film Festival - A celebration of film hosted at our local theaters, Michigan and State. The AAFF brings bold, experimental film to downtown, engaging audiences with film that they’re unlikely to see anywhere else. Threads All Art Festival - This festival seeks to bring together musicians, visual artists and those who work in other media to share the artistry of Southeast Michigan.

MAY

Movement Detroit - The Memorial Day weekend electronic music festival gathers brands, producers and DJs to celebrate Detroit’s contributions to techno and electronica and innovations in the genre. Bledfest - A one-day, local festival located in Hartland that prioritizes diversity and inclusivity that brings punk and metal bands to suburban Michigan. Cinetopia - Detroit and its suburbs showcase the best films from international festival circuits, including at Ann Arbor’s own Michigan Theater.

JULY

MO POP - An outdoor festival at West Riverfront Park, MO POP brings major pop music acts to Detroit for two days of music. Ann Arbor Art Fair - Nowhere else can a city shut down its entire downtown, equalling miles of streets, for a celebration of art. World-class artists sell their painting, sculptures and more in this four-day long fair in July. Sonic Lunch - Free weekly live, outdoor afternoon concerts hosted by Bank of Ann Arbor. Previous guests include Anderson East, BORNS, Vance Joy, Family of the Year, Darren Criss and Scars on 45.

APRIL Springfest - Organized by MUSIC Matters, Springfest is a daylong festival that begins with tents and vendors gathered under to celebrate art, music and social change and ends with a nighttime concert. MUSIC Matters has brought Migos, 2Chainz and J. Cole in the past. Play - SMTD puts on a play. Men’s Glee Club concert - One of the oldest collegiate choruses in the world performs their semester concert at Michigan.

JUNE

Ann Arbor Summer Festival (Top of the Park) - A month-long commemoration of music, film, dance and visual art located in the heart of Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor Restaurant Week - Ann Arbor flexes its foodie muscles with over fifty restaurants offering deals on custom menus. Sonic Lunch - Free weekly live, outdoor afternoon concerts hosted by Bank of Ann Arbor. Previous guests include Anderson East, BORNS, Vance Joy, Family of the Year, Darren Criss and Scars on 45.

AUGUST

Blues Festival - Starting in 1969, this historic festival has featured many greats, including B.B. King, Freddie King, Big Mama Thornton and Buddy Guy. Revived last year, this two-day festival takes place at the Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds.

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Best Bites Afternoon Delight: 251 E Liberty St. Stephen Satarino Daily Arts Writer Tucked right on the corner of South 5th and Liberty, this sunny little cafe never fails to please. Whatever you’re in the mood for — classic eggs and toast, a customized three-egg omelette, their famous eggs Benedict — Afternoon Delight always delivers. You’ll find yourself nestled in among their regulars, served an early morning platter that can’t be beat by a waitstaff that wouldn’t let you think about going anywhere else. Take your grandma. Take your dad. Take your grandma again. Take anyone awake Monday through Saturday at 8 a.m. or a half hour later on Sundays. There’s a reason the café has been recognized by the people of the city. Afternoon Delight stands out in its simplicity. It hits home runs with homemade baked goods. It is the perfect venue for any early morning meal you could imagine.

Chelas: 307 South Fifth Ave. Ian Harris Managing Video Editor There are restaurants that you go to with great frequency. There are restaurants you profess to love. There are restaurants to which you feel some kind of intense loyalty, akin to your dedication to a religion or sports team. And then there is Chelas. Originally found on the corner of Liberty and Maple, Chelas serves without a doubt the greatest Mexican food in the greater Ann Arbor area and quite possibly the entire country. Is that hyperbole? Not to the legions of devoted followers that pack the restaurant seven days a week. You can’t get a better meal for under $10 unless you make it yourself, and even then it’s not likely. Chelas seems to effortlessly pull off that perfect local establishment atmosphere of familiarity and comfort that makes it impossible to not want to return again and again.

Tomukun: 505 E Liberty St., #200 Robert Mansuetti Summer Senior Arts Editor The main attraction of Tomukun, Ann Arbor’s most versatile and en vogue Korean eatery, is intimidating. While one half functions as noodle bar, serving up phở, udon and a miscellany of Asian slurpy staples, the other beckons you with flame, calling your name from beyond its willowy windows. Oh yes, I’m talking BBQ; however this time, the fate of the meal lies in your hands. Each of the handful of tables is equipped with a personal grill, cylindrical, basket-like contraptions that only carry your hunger and intensify its voracity as you yearn for the heaps of meat to sear to perfection. Stroll down East Liberty Street and Tomukun’s menu might catch your eye — but not your wallet. Waltz in with seven of your closest friends, now that’s a different story. Pick your appetizers and settle on the most expensive combo, which now trembles at your group’s decision to go dutch. Whatever you do though, make sure a Tomukun veteran joins your party. They’ll save you from charring the mouthwatering sirloin and short ribs and make you eat your oft-undervalued kimchi. Hell, don’t even go with your closest friends; the hospitable, at home atmosphere of Tomukun invites friendship and inevitably supplies laughs as you fumble with utensils and fight over the last piece of spicy pork. So go ahead, invite seven different Tinder matches to the same dinner date and get ready to feel the heat, literally, as a carnivorous carnival scorches before your eyes.

Frita Batidos: 117 W Washington St. Samantha Della Fera Daily Arts Writer Before the food even hits the table, Frita Batidos stands out. With it’s glowing white brick and glass exterior, it shines through the brown aesthetic of the storefronts surrounding it. Immediately, you’re intrigued by the place. And then, the food comes out. The frita is the star: a chorizo burger topped with sweet chili mayo and shoestring fries, sandwiched between a soft egg bun. It’s tender, flavorful and just spicy enough to make you feel it without being too much. I recommend adding muenster to create a perfectly cheesy contrast to the kick of the chorizo. Also available is a chicken, beef, black bean or fish frita, with any combination of muenster, cilantro-lime salsa, avocado, egg, tropical slaw or fresh jalapeño available as toppings. If you’re feeling ambitious, the “Make It Loco” caps off your frita with all of the above. Paired with an ice-cold batido, this street-food delicacy is a unique treat that fills you with warmth and leaves you excited for your next trip back. It’s enough to make an angsty teen smile, and enough to earn a spot atop the list of great Ann Arbor burgers.

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Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre: 911 N University Ave. Fallon Gates Daily Community Culture Editor Tucked into the side of the Michigan League, the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre is like the charming little grandpa in the family of Ann Arbor venues. Stepping into the solid-oak-paneled theatre feels like stepping into an older era — after all, it was designed in 1929. The few renovations have hardly changed its character. 2017 saw performances such as the School of Music, Theatre & Dance’s “One Hit Wonder,” Rude Mechanicals’ “Equus” and a variety of student and community group performances. Like the League, there is a certain elegance and charm permanently hung in the air. It is one of the few theaters in the United States to have a curved wall at the back of the stage, creating unique uses of lighting and sound. With only 644 seats, The Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre delivers an intimate experience that makes you feel like you’re at a private show.

Hill Auditorium: 825 N University Ave. Sammy Sussman Daily Arts Writer Hill Auditorium plays host to many of Ann Arbor’s famous concerts. Throughout its 104 year history, the hall has hosted performances by the Berlin Philharmonic, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein, Robert Frost, Elton John, Sergei Prokofiev and the Grateful Dead. This past semester, the hall hosted Hillary Clinton and Bassem Youssef (among others). It was designed in 1913 as an acoustically perfect environment, the goal being that a pin being dropped on the stage could be heard by every seat. I really enjoy attending performances at the Hill Auditorium by students at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance — the fancy ceiling (with a Michigan “M” in the center) and the picturesque exterior give an exciting and sophisticated feel to every performance.

Power Center: 121 Fletcher St. Erica Shevchek Daily Arts Writer The Power Center serves as the home for multiple organizations and functions on campus, such as the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, the University Musical Society, the musical theatre troupe MUSKET and more. A building acutely aware of its geometrical design, the Power Center’s architectural layout demands to be noticed: From the outside mirrored walls and the solid concrete spiral staircases to the malleability of the stage’s orientation, you’re hit with imagination and creativity the moment you enter. Although the theater is designed to be spacious and grand (fitting a little over 1,300 seats), every seat is no more than 80 feet away from the stage, drawing in each audience member for an intimate experience. Dazzling performances — like SMTD’s “The Little Mermaid,” performed by the musical theatre department, and UMS’s “Written in Water,” performed by Ragamala Dance Company — left their mark on the Power Center’s stage in 2017. Awaiting more art, more drama and more talent, the Power Center will be sure to imbue audiences with magic this upcoming year.

Someone’s Basement: Anywhere, Ann Arbor Ryan Cox Daily Arts Writer The Midwest has commonly been seen as an expansive mecca of DIY culture, and Ann Arbor is right in the center of it all. Something about this town and the people in it just oozes creativity that’s ready to show itself off at all costs … even if it’s in a basement. House shows have served as the venue for some of my favorite memories here in Ann Arbor. They’re often made up of some of the most unique and passionate acts in the area, with shows ranging from local punk bands to three hour performances of a Phillip Glass opera. Their informal nature fosters a supportive environment for artists to share a piece of themselves with audiences in a way that feels completely devoid of any commercial motive. There’s no place where you’ll experience such raw emotion and intimacy like a house show.

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Hidden Gems Pinball Pete’s “Love is what you want.” What does it mean? What about it attracts so many students to enter the UMMA only to make a beeline for the heart-shaped artwork? If you’re looking for some neon to animate your life but want to avoid those metaphysical reflections on life, consider Pinball Pete’s for some no-nonsense, capital-F Fun. This blast from the past is eclectically welcoming, with its hot pink awning and cacophony of flippers, bumpers, bells, bleeps and bloops. Pinball Pete’s is stealthily also one of Ann Arbor’s best date spots, as you can snap a mysterious, neon-tinged pic of your boo to animate your camera roll while living out Here at Daily Arts we appreciate art in all of its forms, like Kelsey Montague’s nationyour Scott Pilgrim fantasies wide murals of wings that have backdropped many an Instagram post, but it pains and dominating Dance us when we see picture after picture of Ann Arborites standing in front of her Dance Revolution work (recently installed underneath Tower Plaza) for a photo-op as tired side-by-side. as anything taken near the Leaning Tower of Pisa. If you’re planning on travelling to Tower Plaza just for a single picture, why not consider visiting the Kelsey Museum of Archeology instead? Only a block away, this cozy, romanesque building houses a varied collection of ancient artifacts, from Egyptian sarcophagi to Greek sculpture, that not only provides some eye-catching scenery for a fresh new post on the Gram, but also teaches you something new — at the end of the day, isn’t that what college is all about?

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Encore Records

Everyone takes a picture in Graffiti Alley with its edgy tags and poetic ceiling art. But, for an authentic hipster vibe, walk down the block to Encore Records. Get lost in perfectly dusty aisles of rare and classic vinyls. Pick out a few discounted records at random each visit and soon you’ll have an expansive music library to show off. Tired of bookshelves with just textbooks and A Zingerman’s Reuben sandwich drains your wallet of three hours pay required reads? Take in the floorfrom a typical college job. Save up instead for the Ann Arbor Farmto-ceiling LPs and CDs that ers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays near Kerrytown. serve as wallpaper for this There’s shaved ice, carved beeswax candles and fresh Ann Arbor pies, fruits and veggies. Buying local not only helps establishment.

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the environment, but is also an experience — a full afternoon chatting with vendors, wandering around for free samples and taking in the glorious Michigan seasons.

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NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE The Hill Residences: Alice Lloyd, Couzens, Markley, MoJo, Oxford, Stockwell Perks: Reputation for being the most social group of dorms, close to Palmer Field, which the best clear, wide space in downtown Ann Arbor and has basketball and tennis courts, Close to the Arb, Close to CCTC, variety of dining halls Pits: Long walks to central campus in the winter, can occasionally feel out of the mix of events in downtown and south campus If you live here you should totally: Get lost in the Arb while it’s nice out, Join a game of soccer or basketball at Palmer Field

North Central Residences: North Quad, Betsy Barbour, Helen Newberry, West Quad, South Quad Perks: Close to almost everything: good food downtown, classes on central campus, the largest and most available dining hall on campus Pits: Caught in the middle of dense development, If you live here you should totally: Forget about the University as soon as you step into Kerrytown, sneak a full plate out of South Quad, Get familiar with Main Street and Downtown before the year is over

South Central Residences: East Quad, Fletcher, Martha Cook, Henderson House Perks: Some of the most unique residences on campus, Close to Greek Life and Co-op houses located in South campus, Close to South U social life, Equidistant from IMSB or CCRB, Close to Ross Pits: Far from green spaces If you live here you should totally: Spot the best house for sophomore year before any of your friends

North Campus Residences: Bursley, Baits, Northwood Perks: Out of the hustle and bustle of central campus, Get to appreciate North Campus as many students won’t, Close to Stamps, Taubman, CoE, SMTD Pits: Have to master the bus system, distance from social opportunities and the hub of Ann Arbor life, can occasionally feel isolating If you live here you should totally: Experience the Bursley “Vomit Comet” once (and only once), See shows at Walgreens, Familiarize yourself with every sculpture on North

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FIVE SPORTS YOU SHOULD ATTEND

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SOFTBALL

VOLLEYBALL

SOCCER

As the NCAA all-time winningest coach of any sport, head coach Carol Hutchins, in her 34th season, gave Michigan its 24th straight 40win season. With freshman phenom Meghan manning the mound, the team threw a 1.41 average-ERA between three pitchers, and sported National Player of the year candidate Faith Canfield. With many of the core players returning, the softball team looks to make a return to the College World Series finals, a trip they saw in 2015. The atmosphere at Alumni Fields — part of the Wilson Complex — offers excitement with a tight fanbase to offer support.

Michigan volleyball has one of the most consistent performances year-in and year-out under head coach Mark Rosen — allowing the team to make the NCAA Tournament 16 of the last 19 seasons. Though the team saw the departure of impactful seniors, a top-rated recruiting class and developing underclassmen — including third team All-American Carly Skjodt — power this team to compete for the top of one of hardest conferences of volleyball. Cliff Keen Arena borders the Intramural Building and Big House, allowing convenience for visits after working out or continuing a day of sports.

Both soccer teams are facing new expectations. Replacing the head coach for women’s soccer, the team hired former University of Southern California assistant coach Jennifer Klein — who helped lead the Trojans a national championship in 2016 and a 71-19-9 record through four seasons. Noted as a good recruiter as well, the women’s soccer team should see a complete turnaround from their underperforming and postseason-lacking recent past. Men’s soccer on the other hand has seen the most success ever under head coach Chaka Daley. Winning the Big Ten outright, the team looks to continue the success and the ever growing fan base makes the games all the more of a must attend.

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SWIMMING

WRESTLING

Under head coach Mike Bottom, both swimming team has seen sustained success. Continuing on that, Bottom led both women’s and men’s team to a top ten finish in the NCAAs in 2017. The Canham Natatorium is an easy access right next to the Intramural Building, and sports one of the loudest crowds on campus. The environment and culture set by the long tradition of winning from the teams have made a splash with the community. With the core of the top performers returning, expect an even bigger wave from both teams.

Joe McFarland has molded the program into a national contender with highly-touted wrestlers in every weight class through his 19 seasons. However, after stepping down the past year, he left the program in the hands of top assistant coach Sean Bormet, a former All American wrestler himself. With the departure of star Adam Coon, the team should see a complete change, but with the same standards set throughout the year for the storied program.

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MICHIGAN ATHLETICS September 1st: The Michigan football team opens the season and renews rivalry against Notre Dame September 4th: Classes begin September 8th: Football home opener against Western Michigan — GAME DAY!

Early November: The Michigan basketball team kicks off its season November 2nd-4th: Parents weekend in Ann Arbor, as Michigan takes on Penn State in football November 24th: The football team heads to Ohio State in regular season finale showdown

OCTOBER

Early October: The Michigan hockey team — coming off its first Frozen Four appearance since 2011 — begins its season October 15th-16th: Fall break October 20th: Michigan Football faces off against Michigan State in a much-anticipated rivalry match

JANUARY

NOVEMBER

SEPTEMBER

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January 1st: Potential Michigan football New Year’s Six bowl game January 9th: Classes resume for the Winter Semester

DECEMBER

December 1st: Potential Big Ten Football Championship Game December 11th: Classes end December 20th: Last day of exams!

TIMELINE 2018-19 MARCH

March 2nd: Spring break commences March 13th-19th: The basketball squad will play in the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center in Chicago, Il March 17th: Selection Sunday for the basketball team for the NCAA Tournament March 21st or 22nd: First round of March Madness begins March 29th: NCAA Tournament begins for the Michigan hockey team

FEBRUARY

February 3rd: Super Bowl 53 is set to kick off in Atlanta Mid-February: The Michigan softball and baseball teams start their seasons

MAY

May 2nd: Last day of exams of the year!

APRIL

April 23rd: Classes end for the semester

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FAVORITE SPORTS MOMENTS of the 2017-18 school year

1. Freshman guard Jordan Poole hits a buzzer-beating three point shot to beat Houston in the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament to keep Michigan dancing. ( EVAN AARON / DAILY) 2. The Michigan hockey team defeats Boston in the NCAA Tournament to make its first Frozen Four appearance since 2011 ( ZOEY HOLMSTROM / DAILY) 3. During a game against rival Michigan State, the Michigan student section sings, “Mr. Brightside,” in perfect harmony in the pouring rain ( EMMA RICHTER / DAILY) 4. The Michigan basketball team downs Loyola-Chicago to make it to the national championship game — head coach John Beilein’s second in five years ( KATELYN MULCAHY / DAILY)

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BEST ATHLETES you haven’t heard of

By Rian Ratnavale and Bailey Johnson Daily Sports Writers For every Michigan athlete that’s well-known on campus, there are many more that don’t receive the same recognition. These are some of the best Wolverines you may not know but are worthy of your attention. Jesse Franklin, Sophomore, Baseball Franklin arrived as part of Michigan baseball’s highest-ranked recruiting class in history, and his on-field impact was immediate. He started almost every game and led the team in home runs with nine in 39 games. After a strong freshman year, Franklin should continue to impress next season. Khaleke Hudson, Junior, Football More fans might know about star junior defensive lineman Rashan Gary and quarterback Shea Patterson, but Hudson is a versatile chess piece in the middle of the defense that defensive coordinator Don Brown can use to confuse opposing offenses. As a “VIPER” linebacker in the same mold as former Michigan great Jabrill Peppers, the junior can not only makes tackles in the box but can blitz and even drop in coverage as well. Look no further than his game against Minnesota last year, where Hudson had eight tackles for loss, to see what he brings to the table. Jon Teske, Junior, Men’s Basketball With center Mo Wagner declaring for the NBA draft, Teske should be in line to start at center for a Michigan team that made the NCAA Championship game last season. 7’0” Teske might not be as athletic or as good a shooter as Wagner was, but the junior center did average 11.0 points and 7.0 rebounds for the

Wolverines in two starts last year. With solid defensive instincts and a polished mid-range jumpshot and pick and roll game, Teske should help the Wolverines pick up where they left off last year. Meg Dowthwaite, Junior, Field Hockey The Michigan field hockey team capped its 2017 campaign with a berth in the Final Four, and Dowthwaite played a large role in that success. She netted eight game-winning goals — 19 goals in total — and led the team with 46 points on the season. Field hockey is one of the lesser-known sports on campus, but Dowthwaite and her talented team are certainly worth a watch. Jacob Moore, Sophomore, Men’s Gymnastics Though all the members of the men’s gymnastics team can dazzle with high-flying skills, Moore is one of the most impressive. He topped off his freshman year with a second-place finish on floor exercise at the NCAA Championships — the highest finish for a Wolverine since 1992. That finish earned him the first of what could be multiple All-American honors throughout his Michigan career. Meghan Beaubien, Sophomore, Softball Rated as the No. 6 prospect in th Class of 2017, Beaubien didn’t disappoint in her first year pitching for Michigan. The freshman left hander compiled a 1.09 earned run average, and led the nation with 32 wins. On top of that, Beaubien pitched two no-hitters and even notched sixteen strikeouts in a single game. Josh Norris, Sophomore, Hockey Norris came to Michigan after getting drafted in the 1st round of the 2017 NHL

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Entry Draft by the San Jose Sharks, and he made a quick impact for the Wolverines. As a center on Michigan’s second line, he notched 23 points on the year. Next season, he will likely be tasked with filling the shoes of first-line center Cooper Marody, who departed to join the Edmonton Oilers — a large role to fill, but one Norris is more than capable of. Emma McLean, Senior, Women’s Gymnastics When McLean steps up to compete on floor exercise, the audience is always in for a treat. As the Wolverines top performer on floor, she consistently impresses with scores above 9.900. For her senior season, she will look to lead Michigan to its first Super Six berth since 2011. Decker Curran, Senior, Men’s Lacrosse Curran capped his junior season with four goals in Michigan’s final game — including the game-tying goal at the end of regulation and the game-winning goal in overtime. His 22 scores on the season were good for the second-highest total on the team. Along with teammate Brent Noseworthy, Curran figures to play a large role in the Wolverines’ next campaign. Hallie Thome, Senior, Women’s Basketball On a team highlighted by Katelynn Flaherty’s relentless shooting, Thome’s consistent contributions were less frequently noted but just as important. She averaged over 17 points per game and played a large role Michigan earning its first NCAA tournament appearance since 2013. With Flaherty’s graduation, Thome will likely be called upon to lead the Wolverines next season.

GUIDE TO GAMEDAY By Sarah Hurst Daily Sports Writer

The start of fall means many things in Ann Arbor: Warm sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, trips to the cider mill and, of course, football. Football on Saturdays in Ann Arbor seems as natural as the leaves changing color. The normally quiet midwestern college town transforms into a college football madhouse, and there’s no better place to be. No matter the weather — rain, shine, unbearable heat, freezing cold, sleet, snow or thunder — the Big House will be full of 110,000 fans singing “Hail to the Victors” at the top of their lungs. You’ll wake up at the crack of dawn and walk out of your dorm into a sea of maize and blue.

As an out-of-state student with few connections to Michigan, the first game day was daunting for me. I had no idea what to expect, where to go or what to wear — it’s easy to get lost. But don’t worry, here’s your version of Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide — a comprehensive guide to game days at the University of Michigan so you (hopefully) won’t be as lost as I was. Preparation Preparation for tailgate season begins at the end of the previous football season. Actually, I take that back. It never ends. I’m still looking for the perfect game day outfit, and I may never find it.

Clothing Start gathering Michigan gear early. You can visit the M Den on State Street for everything you could possibly ever want with a ‘Block-M’ on it. They often have a sale or clearance section upstairs if you want to be thrifty. You can also check out Walgreens, CVS or a large variety of other stores around campus. Another good idea is to ask your mom/dad/brother/sister/ friend/cousin/aunt/uncle for any Michigan clothing they may have — it’s always cool to rock vintage gear that no one else will have. Or create your own! You can paint shoes, create t-shirts or add patches to anything. Some of the best outfits are custom-made.