Sneha Dhandapani
Stateside Production AssistantSneha Dhandapani is a junior at the University of Michigan, originally from the Chicago suburbs. Most recently, she was the Managing Podcast Editor and the University News Editor at The Michigan Daily, where she oversaw coverage of dozens of pro-Palestine protests and managed 40 staffers across 5 podcasts. Sneha has previously interned at Bridge Michigan.
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Detroit's annual Movement Music Festival will kick off this weekend at Hart Plaza. Over two decades ago, techno legend and DJ Carl Craig launched the festival. -
In May 2020, the Edenville and Sanford dams in mid-Michigan failed following heavy flooding. Thousands of residents were forced to evacuate, and many homes were destroyed. A formal investigation followed, and the disaster has since led to an ongoing lawsuit seeking to hold the state of Michigan accountable for what happened. -
Nationally acclaimed director Nataki Garrett discusses the message in The Central Park Five, a contemporary opera that will play at the Detroit Opera on May 16 and May 18. -
Michelle Yang pens heartfelt memoir Phoenix Girl: How a Fat Asian with Bipolar Found Love, released on May 6. -
The historic Scarab Club's new gallery manager Donna Jackson spoke with us about her approach to community engagement—and the profound impact the Detroit arts scene has had on her own life. -
An Ann Arbor judge will decide whether AG Nessel should recuse herself from prosecuting a case against U-M pro-Palestine protesters. -
Trump wants auto manufacturers to move entirely to the U.S. But they're keeping the administration's fluid policies and the high cost of moving in mind as they wait. -
With vaccine hesitancy and measles infections rising among children in the state — some parents are concerned. Here's what you should know about the virus and how to protect against it. -
Michigan-based singer-songwriter May Erlewine's new album, What It Takes sings powerful themes of resilience and empowerment. Her tour kicked off on April 2 and will continue through Spring. -
A new study from the University of Michigan suggests that rethinking how lithium ion batteries are manufactured could fix some of the key concerns keeping potential electric vehicle buyers on the sidelines.
