Mario Thaqi’s journey in student government at the University of Michigan has been one of commitment, leadership, and strategic growth. Beginning his freshman year in October as a representative for first-year students, he quickly rose through the ranks, securing an LSA seat the following year and taking on the responsibility of managing budgets. His leadership […]
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CSG Passes Million-Dollar Budget With No SHUT IT DOWN Objections, Six Other Bills Pass – 1/21 Meeting
Central Student Government (CSG) convened on January 21st, 2025 at its typical 7:30 PM timeslot in the Michigan Union. With multiple justices set to graduate, the Judicial Appointments Commission appointed Law School Rep. Vincent Pinti to its leadership position. A three-way race emerged for finance chair after current Rackham Student Government (RSG) President Angelica Previero, […]
A Letter from the Editor: Our 2025 Campus Pledge
If you have followed many of the University of Michigan’s controversies in 2024, you may be familiar with some of the news the Michigan Review has broken. The first-ever removal of a student government president in the 207-year history of the University of Michigan and the unprecedented student judiciary case against a duly-elected party—those were […]
President Thaqi Sworn in After Student Government Removes Former President Chowdhury: January 14th Assembly Meeting
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 […]
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 […]
The Precedent is Clear: the CSG Leadership Must Resign
To resign is to take responsibility for one’s actions. Ever since SHUT IT DOWN took power in CSG in April 2024, its leadership has mixed incompetency with actual malice toward the U-M community. It’s time that the President and Vice President of the Central Student Government take responsibility for their misdeeds and depart their offices […]
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 […]
The Abandonment of Walkable Cities and the Rise of Urban Sprawl: Why Walkable Cities Should Be The Model For Future Development
The United States has an abundance of unique and vibrant cities, including the iconic skylines of Chicago and New York City. As large chunks of the population have moved towards urban centers, many U.S. cities have seen significant expansion away from the city center, thus developing the phenomenon of sprawling suburbs. At least initially, many […]
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 […]