This is a developing story. Follow the Michigan Review on Instagram for future updates, infographics, interviews, and speeches. At 7:30 PM on Tuesday, January 14th, Speaker of the Assembly Mario Thaqi was sworn in as the next president of the Central Student Government (CSG) at the University of Michigan. Mario Thaqi is the first-ever president […]
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BREAKING: SHUT IT DOWN President and Vice President Found Guilty in Impeachment Trial
After being impeached on Tuesday, November 12th at Central Student Government’s (CSG) 18th meeting, the six-week trial of President Alifa Chowdhury and Vice President Elias Atkinson ended with one guilty count each. As of December 23rd, 2024, the verdict is in effect, and current Speaker of the Assembly Mario Thaqi is now President of CSG. […]
Cruise Lines Transfering Lawsuits to Foreign Courts Undermine U.S. Maritime Code
The near absolute enforcement of forum selection clauses and choice-of-law clauses in ticket agreements by America’s high courts creates a loophole for cruise lines to deny proper compensation to injured passengers. By binding passengers to bring suit in foreign courts, many of which limit the damages cruise lines are obligated to pay those injured due […]
Intellectual Curiosity is Dying. We can Still Save it
So, Ever argued on the internet? Have you ever “won” an argument on the internet? The process usually starts with bravado and is matched with the same energy from a near-opposite position. Sometimes, you might even go so far down the rabbit hole that you find sources that agree with your belief without fully vetting […]
PRE-LAW or Wrongfully Convicted? Why the Michigan Innocence Clinic May Be For You
The Michigan Innocence Clinic program is an organization that works to exonerate individuals who are wrongfully convicted of crimes. Additionally, the Innocence Clinic advocates for criminal justice reforms to prevent wrongful convictions in the future. Since the clinic does not use DNA evidence to absolve convicts, it takes on a more personal, yet objective approach […]
Michigan Has Already Been Linked to a New OC Candidate – What Could Joe Craddock Do For Their Offense?
After Michigan’s offense has been scrutinized the entire 2024 season, it’s no surprise that they may be looking for a change in the offseason. After Jim Harbaugh’s departure to the NFL back in February, Sherrone Moore was promoted from Offensive Coordinator (OC) to become Michigan’s 21st Head Coach. Quarterback (QB) Coach Kirk Campbell was promptly […]
How Bryce Underwood Can Save the Michigan Wolverines
As the Michigan football season approaches the end and we begin to look ahead to next season, one player who will be at the forefront of the Wolverine’s future is incoming freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood. A consensus five-star and the nation’s number-one prospect, Underwood is considered a generational prospect by many. While playing at Bellville […]
CSG: Disability Advocacy and Judicial Review Head to the Ballot, as Three New Reps Fill Former SHUT IT DOWN Seats
CSG met on October 29th, 2024, for the first time without an endless, erroneous budget fight. Neither President Chowdury nor Vice President Atkinson attended the meeting, which has been a consistent feature of CSG’s weekly meetings, according to multiple sources. With over half the Assembly and CSG’s Student General Counsel demanding the resignation of Chowdury […]
CSG: ‘SHUT IT DOWN’ IN SHAMBLES: Recalls, Budget Bills, and Flame Wars
Members were recalled at the 15th meeting of the 14th assembly, which was scheduled at 7:30 on October 22nd, 2024. This was the first meeting of the Fall semester held entirely on Zoom, due to numerous Central Student Government (CSG) members reporting harassment, intimidation, and one allegation of assault at the October 8th meeting on […]
Michigan’s New-Look Defense Hasn’t Lost A Step Under Wink Martindale
Success often hinges on a delicate balance between continuity and innovation within any coaching transition. This hasn’t been a factor for Michigan in a long time, as Jim Harbaugh always provided stability from the top despite any changes to the rest of the coaching staff. However, this year under new Head Coach Sherrone Moore and […]