Michigamua is a secret society that started at the University of Michigan in 1901. The group has historically pretended to be an Indian tribe and engaged in a number of activities that are blatantly racist. The group also gets treatment by the administration of UM that is more favorable than most other student groups get. Specifically they get exclusice access to the 7 floor of the student union.

On February 6, the Students of Color Coalition (SCC) seized and occupied Michigamua's space. The SCC has asked both that UM change its treatment of Michigamua and that a broader set of issues connected to the quality of life of students of color be addressed.

The occupation ended on March 13. All Native American artifacts found in Michigamu's space have been removed although Michigamua retain's possession of the space. The administration has not even begun to consider the larger set of issues.

I have covered the events as a journalist and have produced these stories.

Michigamua (February 9, 2000) This is a badly written piece that I did for a class. Still it has some good info. I have also done a revised version of this essay.

What is Michigamua? Who is in Michigamua? (February 9, 2000) Just as the title says, A look at what Michigamua is and who is in it. This was written for The Michigan Independent webpage.

Michigamua and Michigan (February 14) What does Michigamua spokesperson Nick Delgado have to say? What's been going on in the fourth floor of the Union during the wee hours of the night? This was written for The Michigan Independent webpage.

A little bit about Michigamua (February 26, 2000) This piece looks at some questions surrounding the secret society known as Michigamua. An edited version of it appeared in the March 27, 2000 edition of the Michigan Independent.

Making Sense of Michigamua and the End of the Occupation (March 14, 2000) A look at some of the larger issues involved.

Making sense of Michigamua and the end of the occupation amongst other things (March 24, 2000) This is both a reworking and an extension on "Making Sense of Michigamua and the End of the Occupation."

Descending from the Tower (March 27, 2000) The final edit of what was once Making sense of Michigamua and the end of the occupation amongst other things. This article appears in the April 1, 2000 edition of the Michigan Independent.

"New Traditions for a New Millennium"? (March 27, 2000) My analysis of Michigamua changing its name to "New Traditions for a New Millennium."

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