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Experience what it's like to Go Blue! at the University of Michigan by taking our virtual tour. Through photos, descriptions, videos, 360 views, and student voices, you can learn about different schools, colleges, residence halls, buildings and campus landmarks. Just start clicking on the markers on the map. You can also take themed tours listed below.

We hope you enjoy getting a taste of Wolverine life and will visit us in person in the near future!

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School for environment & sustainability (seas).

See the Dana Building, home of SEAS

Northern Central Campus

Explore the northern end of Central Campus.

Welcome to Michigan Ross!

Residence Halls

Learn more about housing at Michigan.

Literature, Science and the Arts (LSA)

Literature, Science, & the Arts is the largest undergraduate college at the University of Michigan. Join LSA junior Tala Alahmar on the steps of Angell Hall for an introduction to LSA.

Take a look around the Law Quad, one of U-M's most photographed buildings

Explore the Diag: the heart of Michigan's Central Campus.

State Street

Learn about the U-M buildings on State Street, just off the Diag.

Kinesiology

See the renovated Kinesiology Building.

Engineering

Discover more about the College of Engineering and its studios, classrooms, labs, and study spaces.

Learn about athletics at Michigan.

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• Angell Hall
• Biological Sciences Building
• Bob & Betty Beyster Building
• Chrysler Center
• College of Pharmacy
• Couzens Hall
• Duderstadt Center
• Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Building
• Ford Robotics Building
• Hatcher Graduate Library
• Liberty Research Annex and Gallery
• Life Sciences Institute
• LSA Building
• Medical School
• Michigan Union
• Rackham School of Graduate Studies
• Ross School of Business
• Marsal Family School of Education
• School of Nursing
• School of Public Health
• School of Social Work
• Undergraduate Library (UGLI)
• Undergraduate Science Building
• Weiser Hall
• Wilson Center
• Art & Architecture Building
• School of Kinesiology
• School of Dentistry
• Dana Building
• Crisler Center
• Michigan Stadium
• Yost Ice Arena

Residence Hall

• Alice Lloyd Hall
• Betsy Barbour
• Bursley Hall
• Fletcher Hall
• Helen Newberry
• Henderson House
• Martha Cook
• Mary Markley Hall
• Mosher-Jordan Hall
• Munger Graduate Residences
• Northwood I & II
• Northwood IV & V
• Oxford Houses
• Stockwell Hall

Transportation

• Central Campus Transit Center

Arts & Culture

• Burton Memorial Tower
• Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
• Lurie Tower
• Moore Building
• Museum of Natural History
• Trotter Multicultural Center
• University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)

Visit us on campus

We’re excited to welcome you to campus for in-person tours. Come see us and find out what the University of Michigan and the College of Engineering have to offer.

Hi, and welcome to the University of Michigan’s  College of Engineering. I’m Raul and I’ll be your tour leader today. I hope you’ll enjoy  the video we’ve created especially for you.  

Right now what we’re looking at is the Duderstadt  Center. The Duderstadt library is one of our more popular libraries here on North Campus  and is fondly referred to as The Dude.

It is open 24/7 throughout the year, which  means whether you like studying at 2 p.m. or 2 a.m., The Dude can be a great place for you.

There are so many more things to do than  just study in our libraries. For example, our Fabrication Studio is available where you’ll  be able to work on class and personal projects, and you’ll be able to use different  laser cutters, 3D printers and tools.  

We are now at the Bob and Betty Bester  Building. Right now our CS faculty and students in cyber security are working  to make our election systems more secure.  

This building is an excellent example of  demonstrating the progression of engineering.

At our entrance, we have a  very small piece of the ENIAC, one of the first digital computers ever  built. On the other side, we have a completely programmable staircase that  our students can explore and hack into.  

You can see art sculptures all over North Campus  and we love to showcase our students creativity and projects. This is believed to be the world’s  largest stationary, hand-solvable Rubik’s cube. 

It was imagined, designed  and built by two teams of engineering undergraduate students  over the course of three years.

Here are some examples of our classrooms.  We try to create a dynamic and interactive learning environment. Most of our classes are  recorded making it extremely easy for our students to review and study. You’ll be raising intriguing  questions in lecture and following discussions  with professors that have the potential to  transform into your own research projects.

What we’re looking at right now is the structures  lab. It’s one of our testing facilities.  

Our engineers use a combination  of the strong wall, floor, hydraulic pumping mechanisms and computerized  models to simulate real world conditions inside.

We have strong connections with industry here at  Michigan and the FXB atrium is a shining example.  

In 1965, NASA sent Gemini 4 into space which had  the first all-Michigan crew. One of our alumni was the first American to perform a spacewalk. A  few years later as part of the Apollo 15 mission an all-Michigan crew was the fourth team to land  on the moon. Next time you’re here on campus you’ll have a chance to see a small piece of  outer space in the form of our very own moon rock.

Right around the corner from the FXB we have  M-air, a 10,000 square foot, four-story netted scientific facility that enables the study of  autonomy and collaborative robotics in the wild, with emphasis on dealing with the  full range of Michigan weather.

This is the Ford Robotics Building. It’s the  home of Michigan Robotics. The 140,000 square  foot complex will house classrooms, offices, a  startup-style open collaboration area and tailored lab space for a variety of robotic technologies.  The building will include a three-story fly zone for autonomous aerial vehicles, an outdoor  obstacle course for self-driving cars and  

dedicated space for rehabilitation and mobility  robots, such as prosthetics and exoskeletons.

And if that wasn’t enough for you, just down the  road we have Mcity, our own advanced mobility research center! Michigan created Mcity to realize  the potential for emerging mobility technologies.  

Our partners in industry, government  and academia are Mcity’s foundation and the reason it has become a leader  in connected and autonomous vehicles.

This is the Wilson Student Team Project  Center. It empowers student teams by providing a facility in which they  can experience hands-on development and fabrication. It allows members to use  a practical application of engineering.  

The Wilson Center provides groups with a unique  opportunity to interact with one another, share ideas and showcase their projects — like our Solar  Car team, M-Fly, Baja Racing and so many more.

We are now inside the Lurie  Nanofabrication Facility, where our researchers work on the  nanometer scale. If you’re wondering, one nanometer is about the length that your fingernails will grow in one second. The LNF is here to provide our faculty and students  access to advanced nanofabrication equipment.

The last thing I wanted to show you is our  electrical engineering and computer science building. Here we are creating the technology  that puts the smart into smart electronics and constantly pushes the boundaries of  research. One of our more recent projects showcases this very principle. This  is Michigan Micro Mote — M3 for short.  

M3 is the world’s smallest computer and has opened  the door to a completely new class of computing.

Thank you so much for watching! Whether you’re exploring the cutting edge  of research, solving giant Rubik’s cubes or just studying at The Dude, this is just  a small sample of what we have to offer.  

We hope to see you on campus soon!

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Prospective undergraduate info session

You can learn more about our  campus , programs, and facilities from the comfort of your own home. Check out the video above for a quick overview of our undergraduate experience.

Admission questions? We’re here to help

Our admissions team is here and ready to help. You can schedule a virtual advising appointment for some one-on-one assistance or join a Zoom panel Q&A discussion.

Prospective graduate student department visits

Our departments invite selected prospective graduate students for an in-depth visit to campus to meet with faculty in their area of interest each February or March. These exclusive weekend visits give you a realistic perspective on what your graduate student career at Michigan will look like.

Many students say this experience was key in their eventual choice to study at Michigan. While you’re here you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Tour departments
• Talk with faculty
• Meet current graduate students
• Talk to peers from across the country
• Explore Ann Arbor

Travel & lodging: we have it covered

Once you have been invited and register online, you will receive all necessary travel information immediately after you submit your RSVP. This includes:

• Travel agency for booking your free flight
• Hotel information
• Airport-to-campus shuttle service information

What to bring

• The weather in Michigan in March can vary widely. Check the forecast and bring hats, gloves, a heavy coat and boots if necessary.
• Casual clothes are appropriate for all visit activities, unless you’re otherwise notified by your department.
• Wear comfortable shoes.

Engineering department visit tentative schedule

• 3-7 pm : Arrival, registration (light snacks) and welcome social – DoubleTree by Hilton-Ann Arbor North
• Evening : Individual department dinner and activities determined by department
• 6:30-8:30 am : Breakfast – DoubleTree by Hilton-Ann Arbor North
• Morning/Afternoon: Department events (faculty appointments, lab tours, meet with current graduate students, etc.) – U-M North Campus
• Evening: Individual department dinner and activities determined by department
• 9:30-11:00 am: Farewell breakfast
• Noon-Onward: Activities for select departments
• 12:00 pm-Onward: Depart for Detroit-Metro Airport

NOTE: A detailed schedule for the entire weekend will be emailed to you prior to your visit.

Buildings and labs

North campus is home to world-class laboratories and facilities. We’ve got a printable map (PDF) for you and an interactive map of the Ann Arbor campus . We also have a map for getting around Ann Arbor.

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U-M offers so many ways to get involved! The Center for Campus Involvement (CCI) hosts a variety of programs and activities. You can also search for events at events.umich.edu .

Enjoy the convenience of staying right on campus at The Inn at the Michigan League. To search for local hotels, check out visitannarbor.org .

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Join us for a student-led tour of the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a current student! 

Your tour guide will provide a tour of our campus, talk to you about their student experience, and answer any questions that you might have about our community.

We currently offer on-campus tours of our Main Campus multiple times per week. We also offer virtual tours once a month.

While masks are no longer required on campus, we do encourage those guests who would feel more comfortable to wear masks while visiting us.

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If you want to explore campus at your own pace, you can use this self-guided tour to learn more about the University of Michigan-Dearborn as you go!

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Group visits (school and community partners).

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There’s simply no substitute for seeing Western Michigan University for yourself and experiencing a little slice of what makes Western so unique and beloved. This way, whether you decide to see it up close and personal or virtually, you’ll walk away with a better understanding of what a Western education can really mean for you and your future. Explore the visit options for undergraduate students to see which program is the right fit for you. Graduate students are advised to review visit options through our Graduate College .

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An in-person visit is a great way to really experience everything that Western has to offer and see if you can really picture yourself here. You’ll be able to meet and talk to current students, visit a residence hall and do so much more. Be sure to register because we are unable to accommodate walk-in visitors at this time.

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Your campus visit will include a 30-minute admissions presentation, a 75-minute main campus walking tour, and an introduction to your prospective academic college.* If you are unsure which academic college your intended major is housed, review our  list of majors  and  academic colleges . Some academic spotlights have limited capacity; registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.

*If you plan to attend an in-person campus tour of the College of Aviation, please first  register for a virtual information session . 

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. ET

Your campus visit will include a 30-minute admissions presentation and a 75-minute main campus walking tour from a current Bronco. If your major falls into one of the colleges below, you have the opportunity of connecting with them after your walking tour. Some academic spotlights have limited capacity; registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are unsure which academic college your intended major is housed, review our  list of majors  and  academic colleges . 

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Your campus visit will include a 30-minute admissions presentation and a 75-minute main campus walking tour from a current Bronco. If your major is within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences or the College of Aviation, there are opportunities to visit those locations after your main campus tour. There is limited capacity; registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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Open houses are a more in-depth experience for prospective students and their families to visit and learn more about WMU. Open houses are offered in the fall each year. There are four Open House dates, including one specifically for honors students.

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Future Bronco Days are a great way for incoming WMU students to explore campus, ask questions and get more information about their future lives here on campus. Students will also get assistance with their next enrollment steps. These events are typically in the winter to early spring each year.

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Additional tours will resume in January 2022 once our student tour guides are back on campus.

Congratulations on your admission to U-M!

Join us for a 75-minute walking tour of our Central Campus neighborhood, led by one of our current U-M student tour guides. Please note that the majority of this tour will take place outside, so we strongly encourage you to check the local weather forecast and dress accordingly.

Choose a date from the calendar to register. Due to strict tour capacities, registration is required and no walk-ins will be accommodated.

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The University Insider is The Daily’s first faculty and staff-oriented newsletter. This weekly newsletter will give U-M faculty and staff the ability to see the most important issues on campus and in Ann Arbor — particularly those related to administrative decisions — from the perspective of an independent news organization. It will also provide a better understanding of student perspectives.

Members and supporters of the Lecturers’ Employee Organization gathered on the steps of the Michigan Union Monday morning to interact with admitted students and their families visiting for Campus Day and spread the word about the current state of their contract negotiations with the University of Michigan. Campus Day programs are all day-tours for admitted students leading up to National College Decision Day on May 1.

The day began with members of LEO handing out fliers and speaking to visitors as they entered the Union. As Campus Day attendees began to leave on campus tours, protesters began reciting chants such as: “When workers’ rights are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back!”

LEO’s bargaining team has been negotiating with the University’s human resources team since this fall to agree upon a new three-year contract. The prior contract expired on April 20. Their bargaining platform asks for course load reductions, better working conditions, increased professional development funds and pay parity between the Ann Arbor, Flint and Dearborn campuses. 

At this point in the bargaining, LEO is focused on securing higher salary increases for lecturers at the U-M Flint and Dearborn campuses. In their April 19 bargaining recap, LEO said that while members at the Ann Arbor campus may be satisfied with the University’s offer, the contract may not be ratified if the University does not offer higher salary increases to match current rates of inflation at the U-M Flint and Dearborn campuses. 

Bobby Madamanchi, a lecturer at the School of Information and a member of LEO’s bargaining team, said in an interview with The Michigan Daily that lecturers from the U-M Flint and Dearborn campuses are integral to the University’s mission, despite being paid less .

“The wages of Dearborn and Flint campuses have lagged behind for so long, and now we’re just at a point in bargaining where we’re getting pretty good raises for the lectures in Ann Arbor, but they’re just unwilling to send the money to Dearborn and Flint,” Madamanchi said. “Those campuses have to do a lot of the social mobility, they do a lot of the DEI work that the University of Michigan prides itself on. Those campuses, their graduates stay in Michigan, and it’s really a core part of what it means to be part of a public institution like this.”

In an email to The Daily, University spokesperson Kim Broekhuizen wrote that the University considers their most recent offer fair, given the various financial differences between the Ann Arbor, Flint and Dearborn campuses.

“Because the three campuses have three separate budgets, tuition rates, and state funding sources, the base salary increases among the campuses are not the same,” Broekhuizen wrote. “The Dearborn and Flint campuses have different financial constraints due to enrollment declines, and the respective salary increases reflect those financial differences.”

Craig Regester, a lecturer in the Residential College and the associate director of Semester in Detroit , told The Daily that lecturer salaries and job conditions directly impact the experience of students at the University.

“It really is true, if our lecturers are treated better, ultimately our students are going to benefit and be impacted positively, which is why we like talking to students directly,” Regester said.

Regester further emphasized the importance of speaking to students directly, particularly the newly admitted students visiting for Campus Day, both to welcome them to campus and to show their commitment to engaging with students. 

“We want people to just understand that we’re out here and we understand the significance of a college education,” Regester said. “We congratulate and acknowledge the work. We’re planting seeds, you know. We also want the administration to know that we pay attention to what’s happening on campus, to opportunities to engage directly with future students.”

Supporters of LEO also joined the members in front of the Union, including Penni Toney, president of the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals union, who told The Daily she felt lecturers are vital to upholding the University’s high standards of education.

“The University of Michigan has this stellar reputation of being a great academic institution, along with all its other accolades,” Toney said. “The reason why they have those accolades is because of the professors and the lecturers that are here every day. So it’s important for (incoming students) to see the conditions that (the University) allows the lecturers and the pay that they give their lecturers, the ones who are educating your children and who have given this university its prestigious reputation.”

Rackham student Veronica Williamson joined the picket to show her support for the union. In an interview with The Daily, Williamson said she was there to help spread the word about LEO’s demands.

“I hope it shows that I’m here for the (lecturers) and that I’m committed to supporting them and their needs,” Williamson said. “And right now, they’re not getting what they need from the administration. So all I can do is show up and try to get the word out about that.”

Megan Behrend, a lecturer at the Sweetland Center for Writing , told The Daily she thinks it is important for students to understand the disparities in salaries between the three U-M campuses.

“There’s not enough money going into Dearborn and Flint, and that’s really important to know,” Behrend said. “I feel like, it seems to me, if the University wants to deliver on their diversity, equity and inclusion goals and their values, I don’t see why they would have such inequitable offers across those campuses.”

Behrend also emphasized the reason she and her colleagues were there to spread the word and picket on campus day was a matter of advocating for the learning experiences of their students.

“We love teaching students, and we just, we’re out here because ultimately, we want to be able to support them and see them succeed,” Behrend said.

Daily Staff Reporter Bronwyn Johnston can be reached at [email protected].

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Campus Martius in Detroit named No. 1 Best Public Space in nation by USA Today readers

Campus Martius Park in Detroit has been named the No. 1 Best Public Space in the nation in USA Today's 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards .

Campus Martius, according to readers, serves as Detroit’s gathering place, where locals and visitors alike can come to take in the skyline views, people-watch around the Woodward Fountain, grab a meal from a food truck, or go ice skating in winter.

In the summer, you can also watch a movie, listen to live music or play in the sand there.

Public squares have long been the keystones of American communities, serving as the stage for everything from farmers’ markets to historic speeches, according to 10Best . They're the heartbeats of cities, where culture pulses and people gather, it says.

Readers voted on a list of 20 public squares that were nominated by a panel of experts as the best in the US, not just for their aesthetic value, but also their historical significance and communal importance, according to 10Best .

Campus Martius is having a moment right now, as it will take center stage when the NFL draft comes to town next week .

Although the draft, from April 25-27, will span from Campus Martius to Hart Plaza in downtown with additional events in Beacon Park, Capitol Park, Grand Circus Park, Harmonie Park, and along Woodward Avenue, the main draft stage is at Campus Martius and Cadillac Square.

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MSU students set up encampment to pressure university to divest from Israel

Michigan State University students joined students across the nation in setting up an encampment on campus Thursday to pressure the university to divest in Israeli-related investments in its endowment amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

The students said they were negotiating with campus police, who informed them that the encampment violated university policies. About 25 tents were set up in the People's Park, between Wells Hall and the MSU International Center.

But students said they planned to stay at the site in solidarity with Palestinians until MSU divests in Israel.

"I am willing to continue my fight and advocacy and I am hoping the university chooses to honor Spartan values rather than silence us," said Saba Saed, an MSU student with the MSU Arab Culture Society. "It's very important for us to stand in solidarity with anyone that is going through a genocide. Second, it's the Spartan thing for me to do ... it's true to our values. Most importantly, I want us to not be funding into apartheid and genocide and to stand our ground."

The MSU board has an ordinance preventing camping on campus property unless camping is tied to an official campus event, university spokeswoman Emily Guerrant said. A permit can be sought, but without one violations are subject to a misdemeanor citation. MSU police made organizers aware of the permit requirement, and organizers are believed to be seeking one, Guerrant added.

“The students are exercising their First Amendment rights and free speech rights, which we fully support,”  Guerrant said. “It has been very peaceful.”

But Robyn Hughey, executive director of the Hillel Jewish Student Center at MSU, called the encampments "deeply concerning and problematic."

"Students have a right to protest, but they do not have the right to intimidate or threaten Jewish students," Hughey said. "Our most important priority is keeping Jewish students safe — first, foremost and always. The university has indicated that the protesters will be required to obtain a permit from the Board of Trustees to continue their encampment. It is my hope that the board and administration will enforce the universities own ordinances as it continues to balance safety with free speech."

The MSU encampment comes as students were taking final exams and more than 10,000 students were preparing to graduate, with commencement ceremonies beginning Friday. It also comes as Jews are in the midst of celebrating the seven-day Passover holiday, which began Monday at sundown.

It is the second encampment this week to pop up on a Michigan university campus. Students at the U niversity of Michigan set up dozens of tents on the Diag on Monday, held a rally and said they would not leave until university officials divest in companies with ties to Israel.

Organizers say the encampments are also to support Palestinians living in Gaza, where government officials said an estimated 34,000 Palestinians have been killed. About 130 Israeli citizens remain hostages by Hamas since the militant group launched a surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7 that killed about 1,200 Israelis, mostly civilians. Israeli officials have rejected claims of genocide and countered that the Oct. 7 attack on Israel was genocide.

Across the country, tensions are escalating as college students are setting up protest encampments, leading to arrests of protesters at Columbia University in New York and Yale University in Connecticut. Harvard University closed the hub of its campus, Harvard Yard, until Friday in anticipation of student protests. Columbia University President Nemat Shafik is facing calls for her resignation after calling in police who arrested dozens of people.

MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz, in office for less than two months, showed up to speak with the protesters, which included community members, according to Guerrant.

"He has been meeting with many of the student organizations and wanted to get over there and hear from them and why they feel it is important to demonstrate," Guerrant said. "He supports their right and ability to protest."

Among the demonstrators was Laura Sager, a board member of the Peace Education Center of Greater Lansing. She said that the encampment that was set up at 5:30 a.m. had grown to more than 100 people by late morning as students were finishing exams and expected more as community members finish their work day.

She said police were talking to students about the permanence of the encampment, saying that it was an arrestable offense to have the tents up.

"There is a group here that will stand firm," said Sager. "There are people here willing to be arrested if absolutely necessary. We hope the trustees won't further embarrass themselves by attempting that. But we are here with resolve."

She said she was willing to be arrested.

"I stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine and people of Gaza and the horrific and brutal attacks, mass murder, starvation, intentional destruction of a community and it is the least I can do as a person who cares about human rights and international law ..." said Sager, a mother and grandmother who lives in East Lansing.

Thursday's encampment was organized by the Hurriya Coalition MSU, a coalition of more than 20 registered student organizations seeking justice for Palestine by pressuring the university for divestment.

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Donald Trump returns to Michigan next week for campaign stop

By Joseph Buczek

April 25, 2024 / 2:17 PM EDT / CBS Detroit

(CBS DETROIT) -  Former President Donald Trump will return to Michigan next week for a campaign stop in Saginaw County, his campaign announced Wednesday. 

Trump will speak at MBS International Airport in Freeland at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, at Avflight Saginaw. Doors open at 2 p.m. The event is open to the public, but people are limited to two per mobile number. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Trump will appear earlier in the day at the Waukesha County Expo Center in Waukesha, Wisconsin. 

Trump won Saginaw County by a margin of 1,073 votes in 2016 but lost the county to President Joe Biden in the 2020 election, with Biden coming out on top by just 303 votes. 

The visit is Trump's third to Michigan this year and his first since speaking in Grand Rapids on April 2 . During his Grand Rapids visit, Trump targeted Biden on border and crime and focused his time on the murder of Ruby Garcia, a Michigan woman who was found dead on the side of a Grand Rapids highway in March. 

Garcia had been in a relationship with Brandon Ortiz-Vite, who authorities say is a citizen of Mexico and had previously been deported following a drunken driving arrest. Ortiz-Vite admitted to authorities that he shot Garcia multiple times during an argument before dropping her body on the side of the highway. 

On Wednesday, a  state investigator testified Wednesday that he considers the former president and his White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows, as co-conspirators in a scheme to claim that Trump had won Michigan in 2020. 

Biden and Trump are working to gain ground in the state, as recent polls show  swing states like Michigan remain close . 

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Joe Buczek is the manager of digital content and promotion at CBS News Detroit. He previously worked at WWTV, the Grand Traverse Insider, the Leader and the Kalkaskian, the Oakland Press and the Morning Sun.

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Every campus tour seems to visit the same spaces, but what about the REAL campus (i.e. the one only current students know about)? Here’s my take on what to look for in your prospective college campus...

You’ve applied to college, you got in, and now you need to make a decision as to where you want to go. While academics are often the main factor we consider when choosing a college, prospective students should also think about how big a part the campus itself plays in their experience as a college student. 

Most college campus tours show you similar places: the libraries, the one pretty courtyard where everyone takes their graduation pictures, or a busy square. While these are undoubtedly important aspects of campuses, in the limited time that is reasonable for tours, they cannot tell the whole story for prospective students. 

Here’s my insider’s guide to campus at Michigan. Please note, some of these places may not be publicly accessible due to current COVID restrictions:

1. The ACTUAL Library

While a campus tour will undoubtedly take you to one of the many libraries on campus, you’re unlikely to see much beyond the one painted reading room in Hatcher Graduate Library. 

While it is a beautiful space to study, it rarely reflects the remainder of the libraries that students use. So, try to get away from mainstream tours and get lost in the stacks. Who knows, you might even find your next favorite read!

2. A study space for yourself

While some students prefer working in the library, I have found that I require a location without as many students in one place. At U-M, this ranges from the lower floor of Palmer to the corridors of Angell Hall. 

Personally, I have found the Lawyers’ Club to be both aesthetically pleasing and relatively calm compared to the majority of student study spots.

3. Sports facilities

If your prospective school is as big on sports as U-M, you might be excited to see the facilities where both pro athletes and students train. Keep in mind that in order to use a majority of the facilities, such as the field hockey field or the ice rink, you’ll need to be a member of a school club, or wait for the public hours where the facilities are available to everyone.

One of the facilities that I was surprised to see available to students was the golf course; since as an international student I had always considered golf to be a sport only available to high socioeconomic ranks in country clubs. Make sure to visit it when it is open – due to Michigan winters, some facilities are seasonal.

4. Anything related to your hobbies – and whether you can access them

One of the main things that I have found to be emphasized in college brochures is anything related to hobbies – from dance studios to woodworking workshops. Yet their existence and access may not always go hand in hand. 

For example, Yost Ice Arena only hosts public ice skates once a day during its active season. And while U-M has many dance studios, only one is available to non-dance majors, in Couzens Hall.

Do your research, and make sure the auxiliary spaces you need to practice your beloved hobbies are present and accessible on your future campus.

5. The “student downtown”

As every college student learns, college towns have two downtowns: the downtown and the student downtown. While you might be lucky enough to indulge in a nice meal every once in a while in the actual downtown, the majority of your time and money will more likely be spent in the student downtown. 

For U-M, this is undoubtedly South University Avenue. (referred to as South U. by current Wolverines) and a little bit of East Liberty Street. On these streets, you’ll see where students grab their $1-a-slice pizza after a night out and the coffee shops which fuel their willingness to go to an 8 a.m. class.

6. Neighborhoods

While residence halls are available for your first year, chances are that you’ll have to move to an off-campus accommodation once your first year is over. I’d highly recommend taking a stroll through the neighborhoods where upperclass students live. 

You’ll definitely find them between South U. and Burns Park, north of North Quad and Rackham, and behind the Union to Ashley Street. While each neighborhood might have a differing student demographic due to its proximity to different schools, the essence of student housing will remain in these neighborhoods.

Now that you know what to look for, put on your walking shoes, and explore campus on your own terms!

Lara Mutluay is a senior majoring in Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Biology (MCDB) and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB). In addition to her studies, she conducts research at Freddolino Lab in Biological Chemistry Department at the U-M Medical School. Lara is an international student from Turkey and is very passionate about climate change and how it especially affects marine ecosystems. She is currently creating her own travel blog on Instagram (@filterless.travels) where she aims to portray overly edited touristic places as they really are. In her free time, she can be found figure skating, scuba diving, reading or binge watching whatever new obsession of hers is on Netflix.

The Rolling Stones kick off new tour sponsored by AARP

HOUSTON (AP) — Time marches on and all good things must come to an end. But don’t tell that to  The Rolling Stones .

What many believe to be the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in the world showed no signs of slowing down anytime soon as they kicked off their latest tour Sunday night at Houston’s NRG Stadium.

The Stones have been touring for more than 60 years. Frontman Mick Jagger and lead guitarist Keith Richards are both 80, with guitarist Ronnie Wood not far behind at 76. Their tour is being sponsored in part by AARP.

But during a vibrant two-hour show, the Stones played with the energy of a band that was on tour for the first time.

“It’s great to be back in the Lone Star State,” Jagger told the packed stadium, filled with longtime fans, many wearing faded concert shirts from previous tours.

Jagger often strutted up and down the stage with seemingly boundless energy while Richards and Wood played many familiar guitar riffs beloved by fans. Jagger often led the audience in sing-alongs.

“The energy level is up and it’s always up with them. The age doesn’t show,” Dale Skjerseth, the Stones’ production director, said Friday before the concert.

The Stones have hit the road to support the release of their latest album,  “Hackney Diamonds,”  the band’s first record of original music since 2005.

Houston was the first stop on the band’s 16-city tour across the U.S. and Canada. Other cities on the tour include New Orleans, Philadelphia and Vancouver, British Columbia. The tour ends on July 17 in Santa Clara, California.

During Sunday’s 18-song concert set list, the Stones played several tracks off the new record, including lead single  “Angry.”  They also played classics including “Sympathy for the Devil,” “Gimmer Shelter,” Honky Tonk Women” and “Start Me Up.”

After playing “Beast of Burden,” Jagger said that concertgoers in Houston had voted to include it on the set list.

“You can’t go wrong with that,” one man in the audience could be heard screaming.

The Stones also played some unexpected choices, including “Rocks Off,” from their 1972 double album “Exile on Main St.” and “Out of Time,” a 1966 song that Jagger said during the concert had not ever been played by the band in the U.S.

With the 2021  death of drummer Charlie Watts , the Stones are now comprised of the core trio of Jagger, Richards and Wood. On Sunday, they were backed by various musicians including two keyboardists, a new drummer, backup singers and a brass section.

While the stage was surrounded by a large collection of video screens projecting images throughout the show, the main focus of the concert was the band and their songs

Before Sunday’s concert, Jagger spent time on Friday touring NASA’s Johnson Space Center in suburban Houston, posting photos on his Instagram account of him with astronauts inside Mission Control.

“I had an amazing trip to the space center,” Jagger said.

When asked if the band might be thinking about retiring, Skjerseth said he doubts that will happen.

“This is not the end. They’re very enthused,” he said.

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