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Re: Two injured during BLM protest in California

Nova Scott — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 08:09:40 -0000

This is terribly inaccurate. Especially this sentence:
"Turner’s defense lawyer said that Turner tried to get help from local deputies when her protest started to turn hostile but was unsuccessful.".
I wasn't that HER protest turned hostile, it was that the Trump people who crossed a major street to confront the peaceful BLM protest and intimidate them. That is why the sheriff was being asked to help.

Re: UM-Dearborn suspends officer after finding he contacted news outlets about alleged sex assault cover-up

Rachel Grimaldo — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 19:58:53 -0000

Wow - this is what happens when someone has integrity and stands up. He should be thanked and celebrated, not suspended. As an alumna, thank you Officer Ashford!

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

Zayaan — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 14:23:52 -0000

Personally just do not understand why everyone needs to bring her disability into this. No one is attacking Sarah for this. And also I dont think it is the best thing for you to say Amanda has mental health issues. That right there is bullying as well. All I am saying is Student Government has work that needs to be done and instead of focusing on such drama to actually get things done. Last Year's president did a lot and did make a difference. I am not saying Sarah is not but i would like to see more from not only her but from student government as a whole.

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

Chandler — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 09:46:18 -0000

Moria,

Please list specific examples where Sarah is being attacked.

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

bethany — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 01:15:03 -0000

Hello, My name is Bethany. I dont know these two girls personally, but as a human being, i know that there will always be two sides of the story. Shame on MJ, and all you ignorant fools, for believing rumors like this. Manda surely is upset with her inefficient and unproductive, unimaginative work ethic, and is covering up her faults by pointing fingers at an innocent human being. I can't even read this article all the way through because it seems like it's just a way for Amanda to vent about her personal issues. manda, if you are reading this, there are peer mentors and counselling services available for all students. let out your stress there. all you're doing on this website is spreading a fire. and if only it was a fire of truths.

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

Lynn — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:31:18 -0000

But Marcus is your real name, correct? at least Lynn is my real name lmaaooo

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

Lynn — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:30:55 -0000

Ah. You seem to have misunderstood my comment, especially under the assumption that I am someone else?? I am sincerely confused. I merely paraphrased what Amanda said in the article. but let me rephrase that there is nothing ANYONE can do in ANYBODY's position when QUORUM is not met. I am impressed as to how you somehow twisted my words as if I were blaming Sarah for why people fail to attend SG but I assure you, that is not the case. God, since you have so much time on your hands, will we be seeing you on Friday, I hope? I assume we won't be meeting quorum so we'll have plenty of time to talk. :)

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

Lynn — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 23:49:12 -0000

Last time I checked, student government members aren't politicians. They are students who wish to make a change on campus and are the bridge between the actual politicians, and the student body. Who's to say that one cannot lead with their emotions and their heart? Being a void of emotion does not make someone professional, superior, or smarter. It means that they are in tune with how they feel and that they're not fake. The issues addressed in Student Government are led by feelings. It is through passion that they lead in an organization that interests them so that they can make effective change on campus. This isn't a job, this isn't the US government. This is a group of college students who sacrifice their time, and oftentimes their sanity, to hold events on campus, draw up proposals, and work closely with administration constantly and day and night. Let's also acknowledge Amanda's hardwork in Mental Health & Wellness, Active Minds, and letting her heart lead her in her successes. smh.

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

Lenny — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 23:42:45 -0000

If you read the rest of the comments you would see others calling each other “fairies” in a derogatory way. Which is far worse than any of the things mentioned in this article. Also, I can’t speak on behalf of President Nassar, but I’m sure she would like to be referred to by her title and not as “the girl in the wheelchair”. President Nassar deserves to be treated just like everyone else, and unfortunately that includes criticism of her leadership skills. No one in this article is making fun of her for being disabled. They are just critiquing her leadership skills. Lastly, why don’t we all stop trying to diagnose Amanda with mental health issues. As a psych major yourself, you probably understand how horrible it is to diagnose others. By the comments section alone, you would think this article was posted to Reddit and not on a college newspaper website. I don’t understand why we can’t have a discussion without trying to deeply insult each other.

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

Lynn — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 23:21:29 -0000

What is a VP to do when her President schedules and attends faculty meetings without her? What is a VP to do when the entire organization cannot vote on bylaw changes, co-sponsorships, or anything when the entire SG body does not meet quorum? Nothing. There is literally nothing she can do in her position. Nothing can get done.

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

Lynn — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 23:19:31 -0000

The list of accomplishments achieved by Student Government since the beginning of the new administration falls dramatically short in comparison to past administrations. It is true that only $3,000 of the $50,000 budget granted to Student Government has been distributed on campus. Those are YOUR tuition dollars at "hard work". If you all are suddenly so pressed and interested in Student Government because of this one article, then you truly do not understand what actually occurs during these meetings. Quorum is rarely, if ever, consistent, and the high turnover of members both in elected seats and non-elected seats, is unfortunately, a reflection of the leadership of Student Government in its entirety. I ask that as the student body who has a VOICE and a VOTE in what occurs in student government, to please attend these meetings and see for yourself the disarray of the organization. Playing the blame game in a comment section of the Michigan Journal when likely none of you know either of these two women, is sad and disheartening.

Student Government meetings are held every Friday at 4pm in Kochoff halls in the UC. Hope to see you all there!

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

Marcus — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 22:37:02 -0000

I agree. In fact I am very interested to know who was stalking her. Most of all I would like to know the idiot that threatened to kill this poor defenseless girl who is in a wheelchair why he wast questioned about his threats to see how dangerous and psychologically unstable he or she is.. I mean. COME ON! SERIOUSLY? Threatening to kill Sarah the Disable Student Government President. Sounds like a movie script for Hollywood. This is absurd. The ramification of such a hostile and threatening behavior was not warranted a story by the Michigan Journal, yet this fabricated "It's all Sarah's fault" concocted store making front page new on this third rate fake news journal did? Really? No spine! No backbone! Just fake news and lies for the masses to torment Sarah and distract from the real reason why Amanda left her post.

How about the truth?

You want the truth? You can't handle the truth. She was not up to the job and was "feeling spread thin and still looking for her true passions" what ever those are? That is the Truth!

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

Marcus — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 21:57:11 -0000

#GiveSarahAVoice #StopTheDiscrimination A strong and brave person is not measured by how strong they are by beating and bullying weak and defenseless people. They are measured by Standing and Defending the weak, the poor, the sick, the homeless, the hungry, and the defenseless from the People who are Racist, Arrogant and Ignorant and Discriminant with their Thrones of Tyranny, Oppression, and Aggression.

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

Marcus — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 21:48:35 -0000

Hey Zayaan, You know that in politics you keep feelings aside right? If you project feelings or emotions in politics that shows a person is weak mentally. It shows their mental, emotional and psychological state is not sound and in fact very unstable. No politician can survive if they project any feeling or emotions. Now I am not saying Amanda is any of the above but, you are saying she "spoke her feelings which is probably wrong in politics. Remember, Politics is the Science of Compromise and you when you are having a civil discussion you must leave feelings and emotion aside or it will become uncivil.

Here are your words Zayaan.. Referencing to Amanda the person you are defending unconditionally.

"It is important to keep in mind that Amanda does not attack President Nassar in any personal way. She spoke her feelings and Nassar had the opportunity to defend herself (but chose not to). In a way, not responding shows the lack of openness and the current state in SG."

Yes, as vice president and now resigned VP, she spoke and let her feelings be heard and knowing. You want to be a politician, you have to be able to maintain professionalism and maintain your public relations bearing towards your responsibilities to the people who voted for you and never to quit, even if it means defeat. Sarah's priority to serve is on top of her list as Sarah has been doing and she continues to serve her Student Body without reservation.

I applaud Sarah for her strengths, her courage, her candor, her integrity, and her commitment to her duties as President along with her selfless service she puts forth everyday to ensure the Student Body is represented and not neglected.

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

Moria — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 21:41:49 -0000

Lenny nowhere do I see people using the term "fairie". What is wrong with you? Amanda is criminalizing herself by being a hater and attacking a girl who uses a wheelchair. This world is a sad place because people like yourself and her. I'd suggest going to therapy people who hate have some deep rooted psychological issues. Thankfully today we have therapy that helps with this. If you're a student we have free sessions be sure to take advantage of them. Amanda seems like she lives for drama I'm currently a psych major and I'm seeing that she may have anxiety and depression as she thinks people are out to get her and couldn't handle being in her position.

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

Moria — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 21:30:58 -0000

As Marcus said, "To assume she can't be President of the Student Government because she is disabled is prejudice and a violation of her rights. She should not have to be subjected to all this abuse. She is being attacked, and not allow to be a student, not is she being allowed to use her full potential.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 states, “No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States, as defined in section 7(20), shall, solely by reason of his or her disability, be excluded from the participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance…” It goes on to explicitly say that this applies to “a college, university, or other postsecondary institution, or a public system of higher education.” Essentially, if an agency, institution, or entity accepts federal financial assistance, or accepts students who receive federal financial aid, it is prohibited from discriminating against anyone based on their disability.

Section 7(20) of Section 504 defines an individual with a disability as “any person who has a disability as defined in Section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.”

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

Moria — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 21:29:28 -0000

Wow this girl Amanda really hating on someone for clout. Why don't you just make a tik tok lip syncing like everyone else in your generation. This article isn't doing you any good except showing that you're hater. Best part after reading the comments turns out your hating on someone disabled like things couldn't get any more MEAN. Haters going to hate keep your head up sweetheart! #GiveSarahAVoice #StopTheDiscrimination

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

Marcus — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 21:23:25 -0000

Hey Chandler,
Why do you hate Sarah so much? I'm just wondering?

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

Chandler — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 21:12:50 -0000

Did you read the article?

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

jyrome johnson — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 21:07:01 -0000

Brotha send me da link to dis story Ann Arbor be doin somethin good Sara i feelin you more powerful and stronger then these haterz. they be puttin you down like the people in da hood.

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

jyrome johnson — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 21:03:05 -0000

is u sayin anotha VP resigned and she aint a hater like Manda? some people be racist and some people be good.

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

jyrome johnson — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 20:58:07 -0000

Why you talkin like you no? Brotha if u no them why u hatin on the cripple too. Chandler u is like a meany. pray the heathen dont catch on u like he be doinn to Manda

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

Marcus — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 20:57:19 -0000

is seems like he want all minorities to be segregated jyrome. He probably want her to go to a separate school to cause she different. To pick on a cripple? Mannnn You gotta be weak>

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

Marcus — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 20:51:40 -0000

Absolutely Mikey. Could not not have said it any better. While Amanda was being stressed and feeling "spread thin and still looking for what she is passionate about", Sarah maintain her bearing and professionalism and continued to work effortlessly, both on her academic goals and as President of the Student Government to serve the Students and U of M Dearborn. A classy Sarah I must say. She is awesome and probable the nicest girl to know.

Re: Student Government Vice President Amanda Saleh resigns due to intra-organization tension & culture

jyrome johnson — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 20:51:06 -0000

Brotha how do you know? She said she supports the scary she devil i aint understand, what is u reading? Nice gal support an evil girl. Is Manda be white? Hatin on da cripple