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What’s Inside:
CombaXng Sexual Assault on Campus………………………………….…...1
The Ul9mate Sibling Rivalry.………..…..1
October Events……………….………..……..2
Halloween Decora9ons on a Budget…………………………………..…3
Costume Check……………………………..…3
Doing Halloween Right………..…………..4
Treat Yourself……..……………………..……5
Halloween DIY Costumes………………….6
Safety Starts at Home……………..……….6
Exploring New Routes….………...……….7
New Purposes: Reducing Cost and Waste……..…...……7
Elec9on Time is Here: Vo9ng FAQ……8
Autumn is Here!
Hello off-‐campus students!
We hope that the beginning of fall has been trea9ng you well. If you haven’t already, take a stroll through the Diag or the Arb and check out (arguably) the most beau9ful season in Ann Arbor.
This month we have many exci9ng events coming up! No housing plans yet? No big deal. This Tuesday October 7th is the official University of Michigan Off-‐ Campus Housing Fair. It will take place from 12-‐4pm in the Union ballroom and features several realty companies and Ann Arbor landlords who represent over 1,000 proper9es! Come stop by and check out some of the great housing op9ons that are s9ll available.
We’re also approaching the Under the Lights game on 10/11. Remember to stay in the blue this weekend during the Penn State Game and conduct yourselves with posi9ve fan behavior at all of our football games. Let’s show everyone we really are the leaders and best!
This month’s edi9on outlines some of October’s upcoming events, as well as safety 9ps to keep in mind during Halloween!
Go Blue!
Emily Lus9g and Jacob Glinke Beyond the Diag Program Assistants
Combatting Sexual Assault on Campus
Sexual assault is a serious problem, par9cularly on college campuses. 1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men are sexually assaulted in college, yet only 13% of survivors report assault. This is a growing problem, and has recently received na9onal agen9on in the form of the “Its On Us” campaign. Launched by the White House, the campaign encourages ac9on against sexual assault. SAAC, the Student-‐Athlete Advisory Commigee, is partnering with this ini9a9ve in an agempt to change aXtudes at the University regarding sexual assaults. Anyone can take the pledge at ItsOnUs.org, with the op9on of changing their Facebook or Twiger picture to the campaign logo.
Addi9onally, the “I Will” campaign has been launched at the University as a student-‐led ini9a9ve with similar goals as the “Its On Us” campaign. The campaign’s website offers various op9ons to take ac9on, including agending weekly gatherings where students can engage in dialogue regarding sexual assault on campus, and dona9ng to the campaign. More informa9on on how to get involved and what events will be held on campus can be found at www.umichiwill.com.
The University’s campaign is in conjunc9on with “Good Kids,” a play by Naomi Iizuka that is part of “Expect Respect: Flip the Script,” part of the sexual assault preven9on ini9a9ve on campus. The play is directed by Gillian Eaton, an assistant professor of theatre and drama, and focuses on, “the very public abermath of a sexual assault and its cover-‐up among students at a Midwest high school.” Tickets for the play are available here, and the play will run from October 2-‐5 and October 9-‐12 at the Arthur Miller Theatre on North Campus.
There are many ways to commit to preven9ng sexual assault on campus, and these campaigns are essen9al to promo9ng produc9ve conversa9on on these issues. Contributed by Gaby Vasquez Photo Courtesy of h=p://mgosaac.org/call-‐acDon/
The Ultimate Sibling Rivalry
On October 25, two rivalry schools will finally be reunited aber many months of separa9on. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, but not so much in this case. Even though this “sibling rivalry” is a full-‐blown compe99on of who makes Michigan more proud, it is important for both fan bases to be respecful of one another. Michigan fans must remain loyal to the team, and conduct ourselves in a respecful manner no mager whether we come up short or triumph. We must also remember to be a posi9ve opponent. As much as our ligle brother may irritate us as fans, or agempt to outshine our team, we NEED to remember that this is our sibling, and we have to understand that they look up to us in every way. So on this highly an9cipated day, we cannot let our emo9ons get the best of us!
We might scream at the television mul9ple 9mes that day but we cannot give up hope because at the end of the day we will s9ll have the same maize and blue blood running through our veins. On October 25th, remember to be posi9ve as a fan and an opponent because no mager what happens, we s9ll do everything beger than our lovely ligle brother.
Contributed By Jasmine Aguwa Photo courtesy of hgp://www.clevelandskyline.com/UM_Braggin_Rights_m23_full.html
Beyond the Diag’s October Events This October Beyond the Diag will begin hos9ng a variety of free events to help build a sense of community in our off-‐campus neighborhoods. All of our events are hosted by our neighborhood ambassadors, are free and open to public. They provide a fun way to get to know your neighbors, neighborhood ambassadors, and provide you with safety, health, wellness and university resources. We host a number of events throughout the year, with each neighborhood typically hos9ng up to three events per semester. Here is a list of our events for the month of October:
• October 10th: Bonfire at the Courtyards. This event will be held behind building 1780 at the fire pit. This event is a great way to get to know other students living in the Courtyards by making s’mores, drinking hot chocolate and listening to music. Feel free to stop by star9ng at dusk!
Pumpkin Carving Events: Come to carve a pumpkin, enjoy free cider, donuts and Halloween candy! Many of our neighborhoods will host pumpkin carving contests as well with prizes for the scariest and most crea9ve faces! There will also be safety resources and informa9on available.
• October 19th: Old Fourth Ward and North Ingalls. These two neighborhoods will be teaming up to host a fun, fes9ve and free pumpkin-‐carving event. A winner will be announced for the scariest and most crea9ve pumpkins with prizes!
• Sunday October 26th: South University, East Packard and Tappan neighborhoods. Come on over to the other side of our off-‐campus community by joining residents from each of these neighborhoods for pumpkin-‐ carving, cider and donuts. This will also be an informa9onal event that will provide students with safety 9ps for the Halloween weekend as well.
• Tuesday October 28th: Elbel. Our Elbel neighborhood will also be hos9ng an autumn event to celebrate Halloween at 710 S. Division from 7-‐9pm. We hope to see you there!
Just as a reminder, you are allowed to go to any number of our events, whether it’s in your neighborhood or not. All of our events are free and open to the public. For even more informa9on about Beyond the Diag or our events, look out for flyers, chalking, and watch out for emails from your neighborhood ambassadors and from posts on social media from the Beyond the Diag twiger and Facebook pages! Contributed by Harry Hadden Photo1 courtesy of www.drinks.seriouseats.com Photo1 courtesy of h=p://a.dilcdn.com/bl/wp-‐content/uploads/sites/8/2012/10/pumpkin-‐carving.jpg
Halloween Decorations on a Budget
Being fes9ve for the holidays can be hard on a student budget, so we’ve provided some ideas on how to decorate for Halloween without breaking the bank (and staying sustainable!) Why waste milk cartons when you could turn them into decora9ve lanterns? What about ping pong balls? Here are some fes9ve, and affordable op9ons:
Milk Carton Lanterns: • Materials: scissors, a sharpie, some holiday lights, and a milk carton. 1. Cut a hole in the bogom of the carton. 2. Pull a string of lights through the carton and draw a pumpkin face on the front. Now you’ve not only decorated for Halloween, but have brand new outdoor ligh9ng as well! Use orange lights or add 9ssue paper to the outside to make them more like pumpkins.
Ping Pong Ghost Lights:
• Materials: ping pong balls, scissors, a sharpie, gauze or cheesecloth, and some glue. 1. Draw on your pumpkin faces and poke a hole through the back of the ping pong ball (a nail works well) for the lights. The hole should fit the light snugly. 2. Glue the gauze around the ball to make the lights appear more ghoulish. You may want to prepare a surface that allows the balls to sit upright and dry.
Once again you have new ligh9ng (this 9me for inside or outside) and have decorated at the same 9me! We hope this has given you some idea of how to get into the Halloween spirit! Enjoy your Halloween and stay safe! Contributed by Kendal Rosalik Photo courtesy of www.easycraOs.wikia.com/wiki/Milk_Carton_Halloween_Lanterns www.unoriginalmom.com/ping-‐pong-‐ball-‐ghost-‐lights/
Costume Check Halloween is just around the corner! While Halloween is one of the most fun and exci9ng holidays for college students, it is also notorious for featuring culturally insensi9ve costumes. Here are some 9ps to keep in mind while planning your costume(s):
• Is my costume funny? Is the humor based on making fun of real people, human traits or cultures?
• Does my costume represent a culture that is not my own?
• Does my costume reduce cultural difference to jokes or stereotypes?
• Does my costume perpetuate stereotypes, misinforma9on, or historical and cultural inaccuracies?
Avoid any costume based on the cultures of others, no mager how funny or humorous you think it might be. Have a fun and safe Halloween!
Contributed by Kidada Malloy
Doing Halloween Right
As a certain eerie night approaches, you might be busy shining your coffin, preparing yourself for the full moon, or making sure your brooms9ck is in peak condi9on. However, as scary as you may be, there are s9ll things you should keep in mind as you venture out into the night: 1) One of the best things you can do is travel in packs. As much fun as it may be roaming about by yourself, it's even more fun with a group, and you'll have backup in case anything goes awry. There’s safety in numbers. 2) Know how to get back to your lair, and where you are. This is an important in case the need arises keep Google maps handy by dropping a loca9on pin. It’s always good to know your surroundings. 3) Don’t share cups. This is one of the easiest ways to spread germs. Whether you’re sick or not, you’re much more suscep9ble to becoming ill if you share your glass with others. 4) Bring your phone and a form of iden\fica\on! It’s a local Ann Arbor law that all ci9zens are required to carry a form of iden9fica9on at all 9mes. It’s also a safe prac9ce to carry your cell phone in case of an emergency. Don't forget to put the numbers of the emergency/non-‐emergency lines in your phone! And remember, you can download the Stay In The Blue App 5) Don’t take candy from strangers. It's generally not a good idea to accept uniden9fied things from strangers. If it's from a friend but you're s9ll uncertain about what it is, ask! I can't count the number of 9mes I've seen a person turn down the mystery cooler drink because they found out what was in it. 6) Trust your ins\ncts. Police don't get annoyed from someone who thinks they're in danger but turns out to be wrong. Medical Amnesty eliminates the risk in voluntarily calling the police or an ambulance due to intoxica9on of any kind for you or a friend. 7) If you're organizing or a_ending the monster mash, have a sober monitor. It makes thing safer all-‐around, and you'll have a representa9ve in case you need to deal with any type of emergency. 8) Cultural appropria\ons are not appropriate Halloween costumes. Don’t tote an offensive costume, you’re hur9ng more people than you are entertaining. Expect Respect: give it, get it. Most people won't have problems or encounter any of these issues. You won't either, if you make sure to stay safe and prac9ce safe partying! Here are some good numbers to store in your phone incase the need arises: • Safe Ride: (734)-‐764-‐8000 UMich Police Dept (non-‐emergencies): 734-‐763-‐1131 or text 377911 • Ann Arbor Police Dept/UMich Police Dept(emergencies): 911 Contributed by Paul Lige9
Treat Yourself
We all have our favorite Halloween candy, ranging from Reese’s to Skigles to M&M’s, and everything in between. However, we oben take Halloween’s tradi9ons of costumes, trick-‐or-‐trea9ng, and candy for granted.
America’s modern day Halloween ritual of trick-‐or-‐trea9ng for candy did not develop un9l the 1950’s aber World War II. Before the war, October 31st was a popular day for teenagers to pull pranks on their local communi9es. In agempts to reduce the an9cs by the teenagers, neighborhoods began to pass out candy to young children.
During this 9me, cookie cugers also became widely used to bake cookies in the shape of witches and pumpkins. They also baked devil’s food cupcakes with orange and black fros9ng. These treats were oben passed out to the young children on Halloween. Although Halloween candy and chocolates are no-‐doubt delicious, why not celebrate the holiday in a more tradi9onal fashion by indulging in some witch and pumpkin shaped cookies or even devil’s food cupcakes with friends and housemates? Below you will find a more tradi9onal recipe for homemade Halloween cupcakes.
Devil’s Food Cupcake Ingredients: • 2 ½ cups of sibed white cake flour • 1 ½ tsp. baking powder • ¾ tsp. baking soda • ½ tsp. salt • 4 oz. unsweetened dark chocolate • 1 ¾ cups sugar, divided • 1 ½ cups bugermilk, divided • ½ cup unsalted buger, room temperature • 3 eggs, well-‐beaten • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Orange Bugercream Fros9ng Ingredients: • 1 cup unsalted buger, room temperature • 3-‐4 cups powdered sugar, sibed • ¼ tsp. salt • 2 tsp. vanilla, coconut or orange flavoring extract • 1-‐4 tbsp. milk • A few drops of red and yellow food coloring Yield: 24 cupcakes. Visit the website for specific baking instruc9ons here.
For those of you who are not bakers, however, there are many delectable treats around Ann Arbor that perfectly capture the tastes of fall and are definitely worth trying. Savas, for example, offers a pumpkin cheesecake that perfectly combines the savory flavors of pumpkin, ginger, dark chocolate ganache, and eggnog. Iorio’s is also currently selling a Pumpkin and Cream gelato flavor that makes you want to come back for more.
Whatever you decide, try stepping outside of the current tradi9ons of Halloween candy. Why not treat yourself to something really special? Contributed by Julie Ramus InformaDon & recipe courtesy of toriavey.com/history-‐kitchen/2012/10/halloween-‐devils-‐food-‐cupcakes/
DIY Halloween Costumes We’re college kids, on a college budget, with a very fes9ve holiday coming up. Instead of buying a costume for up to $100, look in your own closet and see if any of these Do It Yourself ideas are right for you! Add some of your own flare or s9ck to the basics, but hopefully a few of these DIY’s will help you figure out what you want to be for Halloween this year while helping you save some money! For even more great ideas, click here, or here.
Ladies: • The Li_le Salt Girl – Pull off a totally different costume that only requires a yellow dress and an umbrella! • Nancy Drew – A vintage dress and magnifying glass is all you’d need! • Miley Cyrus – Put your hair in buns, wear a white tank top, and carry a teddy bear. • Miss America – The perfect excuse to dress up and all you’d need is a crown and sash! • Mary Poppins – All you’ll need is a black skirt, red bow9e with matching lips9ck, and an umbrella! • Tooth Fairy – A white dress and a homemade ‘tooth wand’ is the minimum requirement! • Rosie the Riveter – You can pull this costume off with a blue bugon up and a bandana!
Gents: • Brawny Man – Be out of the box with this simple look, jeans, a red plaid shirt and some stubble. • James Bond – All it takes is a suit and some aviators to be James, James Bond. • Walter White – Get no9ced in a green bugon up shirt and some good ol’ 9gh9e-‐whi9es! • Woody from Toy Story – Be one of your favorite animated characters with a cowboy hat, a yellow shirt, a red bandanna around your neck, and some cowboy boots! • The Fonz – All you’ll need are 9ght jeans, a white t-‐shirt, and a leather jacket for this easy and stylish look. • Steve Urkel – AKA, nerd, so suspenders, a plaid shirt, a cardigan, and add a pair of taped up glasses and you’ll be good to go! Contributed by Shelby DeVuyst Photo courtesy of pinterest.com
Safety Starts at Home
Here are some important safety precau9ons to help you feel safe and protect your home.
DO: • Secure sliding glass doors with a safety bar placed in the door track. • Maintain good ligh9ng at all entrances, and keep porch lights on at night. • If you come home and find a door or window open, do not enter. Call the police immediately. • Ask for proper iden9fica9on from repairmen and u9lity workers before leXng them enter your home.
DON’T: • Hide spare keys in accessible places. Give them to trusted neighborhoods or friends if you leave for an extended period of 9me. • Never leave doors or windows open or unlocked when you’re not home. Always close and lock doors and windows before leaving your home. Contributed by Lauren Ingram
Exploring New Routes While some of us may be familiar with the rou9ne routes like the Commuter South from CC Ligle to the stadium, or perhaps the Bursley-‐Baits route into North Campus. Few students on campus are acquainted with both the special UM bus routes, as well as the AATA routes. Living off-‐campus, be it on central or north, chances are you have begun to do some form of grocery shopping, or desire for new places to explore with no way to get there.
What many students do not know is that UM recently started a free bus service in October of last year, connec9ng Detroit and Ann Arbor. Dubbed the “Detroit Center Connector”, this Blue Bus runs Thursday-‐Saturday, and offers transporta9on for those who may be interested in exploring the Motor City, or perhaps going out for lunch with friends. To see the full schedule, visit the MDCC Schedule.
To fulfill your grocery shopping needs, Trader Joe’s and Meijer are both in close proximity to CC Ligle. Route 4 on the AATA will take you to the first loca9on in ~10 minutes, while BTC Mall Route 16 will take you to the second in ~30 minutes. Kroger on Plymouth road is only 21 minutes from CC Ligle and drops you off on Kroger’s doorstep. All three are rela9vely quick and efficient, and can save you a great deal of money at the end of the month.
Another neighboring city to Ann Arbor is Ypsilan9. The AATA bus system places its many agrac9ons at your finger9ps, and is only about an hour ride away. Ypsi offers An9que Truck Shows and Halloween-‐ themed events in October. Ypsilan9 also hosts book fes9vals, shopping sprees, and concerts in November, and the DI Ypsi Indie Art Fair, Holiday Home Tour, and Migenfest Music Fes9val in December. Visit hgp://visitypsinow.com/events/ for more informa9on, and go explore our surrounding areas! Remember, you can ride any of the AATA buses for free by swiping your MCard, while the blue buses are free for anyone to use!
Contributed by Jose Alvarez Photo courtesy of washtenawvoice.com
New Purposes: Reducing Costs & Waste
Fall is one of the most exci9ng 9mes to live in Ann Arbor. However, it can also be a 9me filled with unexpected expenses. Here are some 9ps to reuse items that can help your wallet AND reduce waste!
• Empty jars and bo_les: can be a cheap and effec9ve way to get rid of fruit flies in your kitchen: Pour a thin layer of vinegar into the bogom and place a paper funnel into the opening. The vinegar will agract and drown the flies, while the paper funnel prevents them from escaping. • Alterna\ve Household cleaners: try cleaning surfaces with used dryer sheets and liquid soap. • Prefer to take notes by hand? Try using the blank backs of old assignments instead of notebooks. Your recycling bin could provide you with enough paper for the whole semester! Then, all you need is a three-‐hole punch and a binder to make your own notebook. • Zip \es to bind your notes: can be used to bind last semester’s notes for future reference, or create your own binders. Loop a zip 9e through each hole before removing the notes from the binder. Then, you end up with a neatly bound set of notes to archive and an empty binder, ready to use!
Contributed by Marissa Nazareno
Election Time is Here: Voting FAQ Have you no9ced all the campaign adver9sements yet? What about all of the people with clipboards asking if you’re registered to vote? It must be elec9on season again in Michigan.
Here’s a quick look at some important facts about vo9ng this November:
• Am I eligible to vote in Michigan? In order to vote in the state of Michigan, you must be registered to vote by October 6th. You must be a Michigan resident, ci9zen of the United States, and 18 years old by November 4th.
• When’s the elec\on? Vo9ng will take place on November 4th between 7:00am and 8:00pm.
• What’s being decided? This year, Michiganders will be vo9ng for their future Senator and Governor. Every member of the U.S. State House, Michigan State House and Michigan State Senate will be up for elec9on. At a local level, Ann Arbor residents will be elec9ng a new mayor and some city council members.
• I’m not sure if I’m registered or not…. No worries! The Michigan Secretary of State’s website has a handy tool to see if you’re registered or not. Find it here. (Keep in mind: if you registered recently, your name might not be on the list yet.)
• Absentee Ballots: What if I can’t make it to the polls? If you are a registered voter and expec9ng to be out of the town on Elec9on Day, you can apply for an absentee ballot. (Applica9ons are here.) Your applica9on must be received by your local clerk’s office no later than 2:00 P.M. on the Saturday before the elec9on. • Find your clerk’s address here. Once you’ve received your absentee ballot, it must be completed and returned to your clerk by 8:00 P.M. on Elec9on Day. Every absentee ballot is counted!
• Where do I vote? Click here to find out where you vote.
• What if I want to vote in my home state? Vo9ng prac9ces vary state by state. Research your state’s vo9ng procedures and elec9ons.
• What will my ballot look like? For Michigan voters, you can find out here.
• Can I take a selfie while in the polls? No! Cameras and recording equipment are not allowed unless you’re creden9aled member of the news media. Vo9ng is a part of your civic duty, so do your homework and make an informed decision about who and what you’re vo9ng for! Contributed by Carson Smith Photo courtesy of h=p://olbroad.com/2014/07/24/i-‐voted/
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