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Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin vetoed a controversial bill on May 20.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of May 23-29

By Trevor Mieczkowski, Assistant Editor May 22, 2016

  Oklahoma governor vetoes controversial abortion bill   On Friday, May 20, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) vetoed a bill that would have made it a felony for doctors to perform...

Dick McAuliffe played from 1960-1973 for the Detroit Tigers and retired in 1973 as a member of the Boston Red Sox. Named to the all-star team three times while winning a championship in 1968.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of May 16-22

By Sonny Mulpuri, Digital Editor May 16, 2016

Transgender students afforded bathroom of choice in public schools President Obama and his administration called for public schools to allow students to use the bathroom that matches the gender...

Five islands of the tiny topical nation of Solomon Islands have now vanished due to rising sea levels.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of May 9-15

By Olivia Robinson, Staff Reporter May 9, 2016

Steph Curry wins second MVP award The Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry made history off the courts on Tuesday by being voted the first unanimous MVP winner in NBA history. Curry was voted...

The Class of 2018 student council posses in a picture.

Changes in student elections put into effect

By Anu Subramaniam, Senior Assistant Editor May 6, 2016

After seeing student council election campaigns become eccentric and expensive, Student Association and administration sought to revise the rules. Instead of the usual sweet treats that students have grown...

Cubillejo and Stackpoole pose together at the Michigan Student Film Festival.

TV production students win awards

By Michal Ruprecht, Staff Reporter May 4, 2016

TV production students won awards for their service announcements and short films on April 23 and April 30. Students submitted their videos to the Michigan Student Film and Video Contest (DAFT), National...

President Barack Obama, right, with his daughter Malia Obama, wave as they arrive at the White House in Washington.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of May 2-8

By Alex Harring, Assistant Managing Editor May 2, 2016

1. Malia Obama announces future plans Yesterday the White House announced that President Obama’s oldest daughter, Malia, will attend Harvard University in 2017. Malia is graduating from Sidwell Friends...

Prince was found dead at his retreat in Paisley Park

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of April 25- May 1

By Erin Kaled, Digital Editor April 25, 2016

Cruz and Kasich team up against Trump Hopeful presidential candidates Ted Cruz and John Kasich hope to divide the upcoming delegates. Texas senator Ted Cruz plans on taking Indiana while Kasich...

A photo from the first weekend of Coachella.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of April 18-24

By Olivia Robinson, Senior Assistant Editor April 18, 2016

1. New York primaries to begin On Tuesday, April 19, the remaining five presidential candidates will vie for New York’s delegates. Self-proclaimed Democratic socialist Bernie Sanders is going head...

Students re-evaluate study programs after terrorist attacks

By Alex Harring and Tommy Teftsis April 13, 2016

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Will Smith with the New Orleans Saints in 2011 at the Mercedes Benz Superdome.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of April 11-17

By Erin Kaled, Digital Editor April 10, 2016

Ex-NFL player murdered Former NFL player Will Smith was shot over a dispute driving home from a New Orleans city festival on Saturday night. Smith was shot multiple times while his wife was shot...

Villanova players including Phil Booth, center, and Kevin Rafferty, left, walk off the court after a blowout win against Oklahoma, 95-51, Saturday night.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of April 4-10

By Alex Harring, Assistant Managing Editor April 4, 2016

1. Final Four winners face off The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will play Villanova University at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas tonight. Villanova, as the number two seed, beat University...

An EgyptAir passenger exiting MS181 after authorities arrested a hijacker.

Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of March 28-April 3

By Ritika Sanikommu, Editor-at-Large March 28, 2016

1. EgyptAir hijacker arrested Following a standoff between hostages, the hijacker of EgyptAir flight MS181 was arrested by officials. The hijacker directed a flight that was routed to fly from Alexandria...

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