Zena Issa
Newsroom & Stateside InternZena is a senior at the University of Michigan with aspirations of becoming a broadcast journalist. She is interning in the Michigan Public newsroom and with Stateside.
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The National Arab American Convention is bringing together a diverse group of attendees in Dearborn to focus on community engagement and advocacy.
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The White Stripes have sued former President Donald Trump for using their song "Seven Nation Army" in a campaign video, claiming it was used without permission.
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Michigan State University Extension has been awarded a federal grant for a program aimed at equipping Michigan youth with mental health skills and preventing violence.
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As Michigan schools kick off the new academic year, students will benefit from continued free meals through the Michigan School Meals program, while new cell phone bans spark mixed reactions among parents.
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Economist Betsy Stevenson discusses the effectiveness of short-term rental bans, like those targeting Airbnb, in addressing Michigan's housing affordability crisis. She offers insights into alternative policy approaches that could better balance the needs of residents and the realities of the housing market.
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We explore how dissatisfaction with President Biden's handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict fueled the rise of the Uncommitted National Movement, led by the organization Listen to Michigan.
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Michigan has a rich history of women in the state's top leadership. Can likely Democratic presidential candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris learn anything from our state's political leaders about running—and winning—as a woman?
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A new documentary by two University of Michigan professors and Detroit filmmaker Aaron Schillinger dives into the intersection of the Civil Rights Movement and Detroit's bid to host the 1968 Olympics.
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Hailey Lynch-Bastion is a non-binary candidate running for mayor of Grand Rapids, combining humor with serious political intentions.
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Algae known as didymo, or "rock snot," pose a significant threat to Michigan's aquatic ecosystems. Efforts to eradicate didymo have proven unsuccessful, emphasizing the importance of prevention through thorough equipment cleaning and public awareness.