Six Must Read Michigan Stories

We know you’re all out of school, but we’re going to attempt to keep you abreast on Michigan news this summer with a new feature. Similar to Fresh Cream, Ripe Produce will feature local UMich news that’s “ripe for the reading.” Here are six summer stories you must know.

* Despite administrators’ best efforts, poor kids just don’t want to attend Michigan this fall.

* The freakishly muscular queen of pop, Madonna, is coming home to Michigan for the Traverse City Film Festival.

* With swim coach Bob Bowman off to Beijing with Michael Phelps, former Olympic coach Mike Bottom will step in as the ninth head coach in the 87-year history of the men's swimming team.

* Michigan hottie Lauren would rather walk home from the bar with 2 bloody stumps than even try these shoes.

* Bill Clinton’s secret mistress? The daughter of Michigan millionaire Joel Tauber.

* Soon-to-be UMich freshman Stephanie Kirkpatrick has been named the Illinois high school softball player of the year by Gatorade. She’ll play for the Wolverines this fall.