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Wolverine meets Wolverine: Hugh Jackman joins Michigan football
Michigan football has unveiled a special "X" factor ahead of its rivalry matchup against Michigan State. Actor Hugh Jackman, who played Marvel superhero Wolverine across 10 films, is set to serve as an honorary captain for the Wolverine football team in Saturday's game against the Spartans . More: Michigan-Michigan State predictions: Who wins the annual in-state showdown? UM Football announced the special appearance in a social media post shared online about 24 hours ahead of kickoff. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michigan Football (@umichfootball) In the short clip, Jackman, wearing a maize and blue hat and track jacket, says he's excited to support the Wolverines on Saturday."From one Wolverine to the entire Wolverine nation, I'm so pumped to be the honorary captain for the big rivalry, the big game, in the Big House tomorrow," the actor says. "Go Blue!" The 58-year-old Australian also joked that he was even ready to suit up and hit the gridiron. "Is it a simple mistake that I haven't received the playbook yet, on purpose??!" he wrote on Instagram . Michigan (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten) and Michigan State (2-6, 0-5)
The Mary Sue
Michigan fans arrive at the Ann Arbor Golf Club to tailgate. Then researchers ask them to step into 2 yurts and donate their urine: ‘The Piss Off’
Could your urine be used for good? According to some researchers who are hosting The Piss Off in Michigan, the answer is yes, as some researchers in Michigan prepare to use the football rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State to test a “peecycling” program on a stadium-level scale for the first time. Researchers from Michigan […]
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Flint Institute of Arts hosts Día de Muertos celebration
FLINT, Mich. — Color, music and remembrance filled the Flint Institute of Arts as the community gathered for a Día de Muertos celebration. Día de Muertos is a vibrant Hispanic celebration honoring traditions, stories and loved ones. Guests at the Flint Institute of Arts could take part...
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Hemlock Schools officially opens new 670-seat Performing Arts Center
HEMLOCK, Mich. (WJRT) - Hemlock Public School District opened its new 670-seat Performing Arts Center on Friday, marking a major investment in arts education and cultural programming in Saginaw County. The district held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday evening before the venue hosted its first theatrical production, Murder at Aunt Agatha's,...
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Lansing event recognizes local veterans ahead of Veterans Day
LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - Local veterans gathered at the Gier Community Center in Lansing for an early Veterans Day celebration hosted by the Ingham and Clinton county departments of veterans affairs. The 10th annual event included guest speakers, awards and recognition for local veterans. Attendees also had food, music...
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Local creator hopes to open bookshop in Kensington Valley Outlets
A prospective local business owner is eyeing a storefront for books at Kensington Valley Outlets . Hannah Sanchez hopes to raise $38,000 via Kickstarter to open Bumblebee Books in the former Francesca's at 1475 N. Burkhart Road. The campaign offers exclusive rewards for contributors, Sanchez told The Daily. The fundraiser will launch Nov. 7, the same day Sanchez is hosting a pop-up adult romance book fair in the space near Howell. The event invites readers to meet romance authors, purchase signed books and discover new reads 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sanchez said her campaign is all-or-nothing, with an end date Dec. 12. The money would cover the store's buildout and initial inventory, with a possible soft opening in March. More: Brighton resident finds niche in selling books, accessories Sanchez is the owner of Creative by Sanchez, which now does business as Bumblebee Books. The business didn't focus heavily on books until a few years ago , but in that time, she's hosted pop-ups at various locations and events, including the Brighton Farmers Market. According to a previous interview with The Daily, her dream job in high school was working at Barnes and Noble — a dream she was able to realize