Michigan

Henry Ford was born in Michigan July 30th, 1863, and the family were farmers. He was an American industrialist who was the founder of Ford Motor Company which was founded in 1903, which sells commercial vehicles and automobiles within the Ford brand. Ford had a huge impact in the development of assembly line technique of mass production. Back before he started his business many middle-class individuals could not afford an automobile, only the upper classes could afford one, but thanks to Ford he…

The crisis that unfolded in Flint, Michigan is not an isolated one. The United States has had an extensive history of using lead in water systems and not knowing just how dangerous it was, especially when using in very soft, acidic waters. In the beginning of the 19th century, lead pipes were already commonly used for service lines directly to residences because of its malleability and durability. Unlike iron or galvanized steel, lead could be easily bent around obstructions and it was highly…

Chief My Michigan Hero When people talk about heroes I tend to think about people with super powers, and cool costumes, and sidekicks. But I also think about people who spend their days away from their families and homes, risking their lives daily... people like my father. He was in the Navy for twelve years and after a few of them he became a chief. When he would have to leave, he would have to respond almost immediately. He would even have to report to the sub in the middle of the night…

Inside the Michigan Research Community I. Introduction to MRC and Learning Communities As a large public institution, the University of Michigan can be very overwhelming for some students. However, the University of Michigan does a great job of creating small communities for students with similar backgrounds, identities, or interests. One of the small learning communities at the University of Michigan is the Michigan Research Community, otherwise known as MRC. In MRC, all of the individuals…

Flint, Michigan was a town once filled with a working Middle class and a booming economy but now has a high poverty level and an economy that is close to nonexistent, leaving the town to switch water sources to the local river because it reduced cost. When we were asked to research, and hold a class discussion on the situation going on I was excited to hear fellow classmate’s opinions because I was aware of was going on. Although, I knew about the situation in Flint and could infer that this…

My, Michigan hero Dylan Quick was a high school dropout. He dropped out at 16 and went back at 18 while and in those two years he, had a full time job. While he was going back to school he had a full time job at McDonalds and they did not pay him so he quit and was just going to school. He alway told me to stay in school and get a good education and go to college and a good job. Whenever i'm falling behind in school I always think of what he did. He went back to school and got his diploma…

surrounding the water crisis in Flint Michigan. She speaks of her own history regarding the unsafe water and how she paid her bills until she was afraid to drink it or even let it touch her skin. The water crisis is due to high levels of lead and corroded pipes which combine together to make unsafe water for all purposes. Some experienced hair loss and scalp issues when washing their hair. Olaniran brings up major events that have occured in Flint, such as the state of michigan announcing it was…

class action lawsuits to the state and city. Congressional ramification: many people were fired or step down from their political chair in the city and state. April 2016, Michigan attorney general Bill Schuette announced criminal charges against two state officials and one city official in connection with the crisis. In June, he filed a civil suit against two companies accused of allowing the water crisis to “occur, continue…

Drinking and Driving The drunk driving law in the State of Michigan makes it illegal to drive with a .08 percentage blood alcohol concentration or above. In 2013, there was a total of 35,534 DUI arrests in Michigan. (Head) It is against the law to drive while intoxicated, why do people still choose to have one too many drinks in their system before they get on the road? Drivers should be more responsible, drivers should think about the costs driving and driving could cause them, and the police…

"Kasey Sue how do you do?" is something my grandma used to always say to me. Although I may not be able to see her I know that she is always looking after me. My grandmother always put everyone's needs before her own and that's why she's my Michigan Hero. My grandmother had polio and lupus when she was a kid so she had to use a wheelchair to get around most of the time. She would always be in so much pain but would never show it. Every time we would visit her she would never complain because…