Margot Barrera

Jan 7, 2025 | michigandaily.com | Will Cooper |Margot Barrera

Born in the throes of the Clinton administration and shaped by the fires of George W. Bush, “The West Wing” once dominated ratings and awards circuits alike. Created by Aaron Sorkin’s (“The Social Network”) Kennedy-liberal brain, “The West Wing” perfectly encapsulated how many Americans — especially affluent, East Coast liberals — viewed American politics.

Nov 5, 2024 | michigandaily.com | Margot Barrera

Sep 25, 2024 | michigandaily.com | Margot Barrera

It’s almost impossible to not feel the buzz surrounding the upcoming presidential election, whether you’re on the Diag,  State Street or just about anywhere on campus. Tables line the sidewalks around academic buildings, populated with students asking if you’ve registered to vote. Even in my classes — which, admittedly, are policy and politics related — it seems that I can’t go to a lecture without jumping into some form of discussion regarding the election.

Apr 17, 2024 | michigandaily.com | Margot Barrera

In addition to housing the University of Michigan, the city of Ann Arbor is complemented by its diverse food scene and vibrant, small-town atmosphere. While boutique restaurants like Aventura or Mani Osteria get great remarks, for most college students, dining at these places is a treat due to their higher price tags. After freshman year, a majority of students will move off campus and out of the residence halls, leaving the student body without consistent access to the dining halls.

Mar 26, 2024 | michigandaily.com | Margot Barrera

As the upcoming presidential election draws closer, voters are thinking more deeply about the candidates they’ll endorse and the boxes they’ll check on the ballot. As a result, heated debates seem to arise more frequently. These conversations and the need to come to a conclusion can often expose the difference between what Americans know and what they think they know — a sharp contrast known as political overconfidence.