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 […]

Perfect Lawns, Troubled Minds: Analyzing the Mental Health Crisis Among University Students and How It Can Be Improved

In the bustling halls of universities across America, the mental health crisis among college-aged students is rapidly unraveling into a harsh and somber reality. As one walks through the perfectly manicured lawns and walkways and sits in the grand and historic lecture halls, attempting to engage in the lecture material they know will be crucial […]

The Ann Arbor Student Housing Affordability Crisis: How Serious It’s Become, and How It Can Be Solved

There is no question that Ann Arbor is a generally thriving city with countless positive attributes – a thriving social scene, gorgeous parks and landscaping, and a strong economy anchored by one of the most prestigious public universities in the United States. Unfortunately, like all cities, Ann Arbor also has several significant flaws behind its […]

University of Michigan’s New Central Student Government Administration Takes Office Despite Unsuccessful Legal Challenge

The University of Michigan recently held its Winter 2024 elections for Central Student Government (CSG). Despite a relatively low turnout compared to recent CSG election cycles, the Winter 2024 cycle was marked by considerable grassroots activism amidst heightened division on campus.  Seven CSG parties filed to run in the Winter 2024 cycle, including five registered […]