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University athletes support NCAA motion on name, image & likeness ETHAN SEARS
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JULIA SCHACHINGER/Daily Members of the Michigan Animal Respect Society (MARS) protest animal cruelty outside of the McDonald’s located on PLymouth Rd. Tuesday afternoon.
Students, community members protest animal abuse at McDonald’s LIAT WEINSTEIN Daily Staff Reporter
A group of seven students and community members gathered silently outside of McDonald’s on Plymouth Rd. Tuesday in protest against the fast-food chain’s history of cruelty to chickens. The protest was hosted by the University of Michigan’s Michigan Animal Respect Society
as part of The Humane League’s Student Alliance for Animals. This week, The Humane League is holding a national Halloween week of action to put pressure on fast-food chains and other companies to adopt more sustainable and ethical practices. MARS joined student groups across the country in the “I’m Not Lovin’ It” campaign aimed at McDonald’s and the mistreatment of chickens in their supply chain.
Art & Design senior Sam Plouff, president of MARS, helped organize Tuesday’s protest. Plouff said MARS worked in conjunction with The Humane League to urge McDonald’s to implement more ethical animal treatment methods, especially since other fast-food chains have begun to listen to consumer demand on the topic. “We’re just looking for (McDonald’s) to improve on their
standards, because they are a leader in the food industry and usually things that they improve on are usually pushed in other aspects of the industry,” Plouff said. “They’re actually behind a lot of other big food services right now. Wendy’s, Starbucks, Subway, all of them have adopted better animal welfare standards in the last few years and McDonald’s has really been lagging.” See PROTEST, Page 3A
Earlier this month, when California passed its Fair Pay to Play Act, allowing college athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness starting in 2023, mum was the word among Michigan’s football players. The would-be beneficiaries generally claimed ignorance. Some, like senior left tackle Jon Runyan Jr., were more forthcoming, saying they understand why some would benefit from the extra money that would come with the bill. On Tuesday night, hours after the NCAA’s Board of Directors voted to start moving its rules towards becoming consistent with the California law, there was little ambiguity in the response. “Everybody’s getting richer,” said senior cornerback Lavert Hill. “We need a piece of the pie, too, I guess. That’s
Sheriff Center for the Education of Women+ declares hosts third advocacy symposium support CEW+ announces launch of online training module COUNTS Toolkit for DACA GOVERNMENT
FRANCESCA DUONG
Local law enforcement releases joint statement on U.S. immigration FRANCESCA DUONG Daily Staff Reporter
Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton released a joint statement along with Texas District Attorney Mark Gonzalez and Miriam Aroni Krinsky, executive director of Fair and Just Prosecution, in support of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Oct. 17. Clayton spoke about a conference the three of them attended discussing the effects of policy on public safety. “When we say ‘public safety,’ people just throw that word out,” Clayton said. “But we have to think about what ‘public safety’ means — how we define it. It’s not just ‘free from crime,’ it’s ‘all your basic needs are met.’ There’s a level of comfort and serenity to be in your community and know that you’re supported. All of those things I think factor into this sense of public safety, and DACA and what it delivers to individuals factor into that.” The statement notes the use of “community policing,” or the approach of collaborating with communities to reduce crime and promote public safety. See DACA, Page 3A
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The Center for the Education of Women + hosted its annual CEW+ Advocacy Symposium on Tuesday. This year, the theme centered around “Redefining Leadership,” and the symposium schedule comprised keynote speakers, development
workshops and a roundtable discussion. The center supports the University of Michigan community by providing events, workshops, counseling, as well as scholarships and emergency funding to help individuals finance their degrees. The goal of CEW+ is to empower women and underserved individuals to help them reach their full
potential. According to CEW+ Director Tiffany Marra, CEW+ first launched the symposium to empower students, staff and community members to advocate for themselves when faced with a lack of resources, training, and supportive community. During her opening speech, Marra highlighted the
different leadership styles the symposium explores. “There’s no single definition of leadership — there’s no one way to lead,” Marra said. “Today’s symposium will challenge normative ideas of leadership, and our presenters will provide alternative models of leadership that you can look towards for inspiration.” See SYMPOSIUM, Page 3A
KELSEY PEASE/Daily Natalie Sampson, a recipient of the Carol Hollenshead Inspire Awards, delivers her lightning talk during the CEW + Advocacy Symposium: Redefining Leadership in the Michigan League Tuesday.
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about it.” The NCAA’s vote shouldn’t be mistaken for actual legislation or action. The organization, which threatened to sue over the California law when it was passed, merely signaled more openness to the idea. That’s not nothing, but it’s not paying athletes. In a statement released Tuesday, the NCAA said that rule changes could occur immediately, but with guidelines that include keeping much of the current system intact. “I don’t really know what the NCAA is really proposing,” said fifth-year senior linebacker Jordan Glasgow. “Just saying that we’re gonna get money based off of our likeness is pretty ambiguous. Do I feel like some people need more, possibly, to sustain a good lifestyle? Probably, yeah. But it’s difficult for me to say at this moment.” See NCAA, Page 3A
ADMINISTRATION
‘U,’ Speech First settle lawsuit on 1st Amend.
Legal dispute over Bias Reponse Team settled in agreement LIAT WEINSTEIN Daily Staff Reporter
The University of Michigan and Speech First, an organization dedicated to promoting and upholding freedom of speech on college campuses, agreed to settle an ongoing lawsuit related to freedom of speech and the University’s Bias Response Team. The agreement to settle, which effectively dismissed the lawsuit, was reached between Oct. 24 and 25. Since May 8, 2018, the University and Speech First have been engaged in a dispute over whether the University’s Bias Response Team stifled freedom of speech on campus and violated the First Amendment. The University created the Bias Response Team during the 20102011 academic year to investigate claims of racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination put forth anonymously by students, faculty and staff. Speech First declared the team unconstitutional. According to the settlement agreement, the University replaced the Bias Response Team with Campus Climate Support beginning in the 20192020 school year with no plans to reinstate the Bias Response Team in the future. See LAWSUIT, Page 3A
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