George Weykamp
Newsroom InternGeorge Weykamp is a senior at the University of Michigan studying business law and history. He was the 2022 University Editor at The Michigan Daily where he oversaw coverage of the first firing of a University President in over a century as well as a historic sexual misconduct settlement.
Originally from Grand Rapids, George has previously interned on the news desks at Automotive News and Bloomberg Law. In his free time, George can be found going on walks, exploring Ann Arbor, and trying to finish War and Peace.
George can be contacted via email or on X, the platform formally known as Twitter @GeorgeWeykamp.
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Voters in Jamestown Township approved an operating millage for Patmos Library on Tuesday. The move comes after the library faced scrutiny for placing LGBTQ books in its young adult section. -
A federal lawsuit alleges Hamtramck's ordinance that bans LGBTQ, religious, political and ethnic flags on city property violates the United States Constitution. -
Time falls back one hour on Sunday at 2 a.m., marking the end of daylight saving time. Legislation in recent years has called for an end to changing clocks, but none of it has been successful. -
Faculty members at Michigan State University say they're planning to unionize. They're seeking greater job protections and more input in the university administration. -
Regular warming patterns in the Pacific Ocean could lead to a milder winter for Michigan residents. Experts say it's unclear what impact climate change could have on El Niño. -
The University of Michigan will seek liquor licenses for Michigan Stadium, Crisler Center, and Yost Ice Arena. Alcohol sales at basketball and hockey games could begin as early as January. -
A rise in labor disputes in Michigan follows a nationwide trend. -
A new study finds pollution remediation efforts improve property values in the Great Lakes region. -
Parks will replace Jeanice Swift while the board looks for a permanent replacement. -
The United Auto Workers union has decided not to expand its strikes against Detroit’s three automakers after General Motors made a breakthrough concession on unionizing electric vehicle battery plants.
