First Lady Michelle Obama speaks out about gun control – First Lady Michelle Obama will be making a uncommon venture into politics. The First Lady will be giving a speech on gun violence, which plays a vital activist role during Presidents Obama’s second term. (more...) • Dearborn Heights Relay for Life coming up – Participants in the American Cancer Society’s 24 hour Relay for Life event are gearing up to fight against cancer at Crestwood High School’s football field, 1501 N. Beech Daly Road, on May 11. (more...) • Facebook makes changes to timeline once again – Facebook has made a change to its timeline once again. The change to the timeline was announced in March and was recently unveiled to Facebook users. Users profile page went from cluttered and hard to read, to simple and organized. (more...) • Student loan rates to increase – On July 1, the national rate on student loans is set to double from the current rate of 3.4%, to a new rate at 6.8%. (more...) • Caribou Coffee closes some Michigan locations – If you’re looking for a Caribou Coffee in Michigan after this April, you may be out of luck. (more...) • Habitat for Humanity to build 12 new homes in East Dearborn – For the first time in 26 years, Habitat for Humanity will reach outside of Detroit and into East Dearborn, where homes will be built for twelve lucky families whose dream to have a home will finally become reality. The city of Dearborn and ACCESS hav ... (more...) • Boston Marathon bombed, hundreds injured; federal officials assume terrorism – Tragedy struck the city of Boston during the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon. (more...) • Hollywood films to be shot in Detroit bring jobs to Michigan – Detroit has big plans for the film industry coming late this spring. Just announced on Monday, April 1st from the Michigan Film Office is the film directed and written by actor, Ryan Gosling, “How to Catch a Monster” has been approved for a film ... (more...) • More News...

Recap Of This Year’s Top MJ Stories

Published May 10, 2012

As we dive into the summer 2012 semester, the Michigan Journal takes a look back at a few of its top viewed and commented campus news stories of the University of Michigan-Dearborn for the winter 2012 semester. We plan to share even more stories and campus news over the summer as we get ready for the fall.

1) Dearborn City Planning Approves UM-D Housing Plan (Apr 9)

A plan was presented to renovate the former office buildings across the University Center and Fairlane Center South. The proposed three buildings will be four stories. Funding for the estimated $44-million project will come from Urban Campus Communities. (Read More»)

2) One Michigan Coalition Wins Student Government Elections (Mar 20)

Junior Dennis Lienhardt was elected UM-Dearborn’s student body president for the 2012-2013 academic school year. Lienhardt’s party, One Michigan Coalition, said they will continue their goal to better serve the UM-Dearborn community with a few new goals in mind. (Read More»)

3) Proselytizing Preachers Return To Campus (Mar 20)

Pastor Rick Warzywak decided to preach his message to students outside the campus’s University Center. While the motives behind his appearance were unclear, Warzywak said he wanted to take advantage of the gorgeous weather and spread his message to “open minded students.” (Read More»)

4) Wolves To Be Changed To Wolverines? (Feb 21)

Changes coming to UM-Dearborn could soon bring closer ties to the campus in Ann Arbor. Currently in the preliminary stages, discussions are being held to change the mascot of the Dearborn campus from the Wolves to the Wolverines. (Read More»)

5) Student To Run For Michigan State Representative (Feb 21)

Former Student Government President David Knezek officially announced his campaign for the District 11 Michigan State Representative. He later received endorsements for his campaign from the UAW, Region 1A and the Michigan Democratic Youth Caucus. (Read More»)

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