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Of all the images that come to mind when I think of college, the most prominent is that of college students perfectly flinging frisbees in the quad, or in our case the Diag, and having the best time of their life. However, what a lot of people don’t know is this idea of “flinging a Frisbee around” is actually the building block of a highly-engaging team sport: Ultimate Frisbee.To put it simply, Ultimate is a highly organized Frisbee toss. To do it justice, Ultimate is a high intensity endurance … read more

This is Part 2 of 2 in a special series about Ultimate Frisbee in and around Ann Arbor. Are you a UM student interested in playing? Click here to check out Part I, all about Ultimate at UMich!Hannah gave a great overview of college ultimate in Part I, but there are tons of other ways for Ann Arborites not currently studying at UM to get involved! I, a more veteran (read: *sigh* older), player will describe some of the other aspects of competitive Ultimate Frisbee that aren’t specifically college … read more

College is a chance to reinvent yourself – to grab opportunity by the horns, carpe some diems, and make the future your own. So why are you still wearing your high school sports t-shirt to class? We polled our fashion experts (and that cute girl from your Psych discussion – you know the one) for their student budget-friendly picks, and then created a bright, easy-to-read infographic to help you shop. Simple, right? Up your style game with this cheap, versatile college wardrobe that emphasizes … read more

Ahh, Michigan in September: balmy nights, the Fall transition, tailgates, and football. Before you know it, the air will grow cool, the trees in the Law Quad will flash brilliant orange and red, and cider mill season will be upon us all.Kinda makes it hard to believe that snow is only a month away, right? Not to be a buzzkill, but winter is coming, Jon Snow. Don’t get left out in the cold (literally) – check out our simple, easy-to-follow Student Survival Guide and start preparing early!1. Insul … read more

Ahh, ice cream: I had originally set out to find Ann Arbor’s best dessert spot, but since it’s still summer, I decided to tailor my search for the season. Over one week, I went all across town on the hunt for the best frozen treats in the area. Who came out on top? Where should you go for your next cone? Does everyone really scream for ice cream? Read on!Rod’s DinerICE CREAM: ★☆☆☆☆ATMOSPHERE: ★★★☆☆Ordered: Vanilla soft serve with toppings on top of topping on top of toppings Oh Rod’s, how you … read more