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Santiago Ochoa

Santiago Ochoa, Editor-in-chief

Class Standing: Senior

Biography: This is Santiago Ochoa's fourth year working for The Michigan Times. Aside from photography, he enjoys downhill skiing, visiting art museums around the country and playing in UM-Flint's Wind Symphony and Orchestra, as well as a polka band in Sterling Heights. Ochoa is also president of Latinos United for Advancement (LUNA) at the university.

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Dr. Lanre Aluko, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Associate Chair of Engineering, explains how the tensile strength of different metals works inside the Solid Mechanics and Materials Lab.

[Photo] UM-Flint Unveils The New College of Innovation and Technology

January 28, 2021
Ashley McIntosh leads on members of the BLM march.

[Photo] “As student leaders, we need to keep the momentum going.” Student-Led BLM March shows the movement is alive at UM-Flint

September 27, 2020
A UM-Flint sign hangs on a lamp post outside of UCEN with the Huntington Bank weather ball in the background.

Recap of Student Government’s General Assembly for Wednesday, September 2

Santiago Ochoa, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2020
The first case of COVID-19 on campus was discovered during a routine test inside the Riverfront Residence Hall.

UM-Flint Confirms First Case of COVID-19 on Campus

Santiago Ochoa, Editor-in-Chief
August 31, 2020
Though The Michigan Times will continue to put out stories, it is time to say goodbye to some of the best writers and one of the best editors to ever grace the papers front pages.

[Photo] 2019/2020 Staff Goodbyes

April 25, 2020
The majority of international students at UM-Flint find themselves unable to return to their home countries. For those who can, its uncertain when theyll be able to return to UM-Flint to continue their studies.

[Photo] How International Students at UM-Flint are Faring in the Face of a Global Pandemic

April 23, 2020
Construction on the MSB extension at UM-Flint has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Stay-At-Home Order Halts Construction on MSB Expansion Project

April 21, 2020
The William S. White Building at night.

[Photo] William S. White Building to be Renovated in Near Future

April 20, 2020
A line forms outside a Bernie Sanders hours before the event starts.

[Photo] Trying to Make Sense of the Confusing Presidential Election Process: Everything You Need to Know

April 14, 2020
Though the COVID-19 Pandemic has slowed construction, the MSB extesion has reached a point where the university is starting to make decisions on interior design.

[Photo] Murchie Science Building Expansion Begins Planning Interior Space

April 3, 2020
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[Photo] The Democratic Field Has Narrowed To Sanders and Biden: Who Could Win the Presidency?

April 1, 2020
The Michigan Times Winter Semester issue covers student-politicians, downtown developments and some of UM-Flints most proactive clubs.

The Michigan Times Volume 3 Issue 2

Makenzie Schroeder, Santiago Ochoa, Ryan Lanxton, Bella Biafore, and Sara Alouh
March 30, 2020
Stephanie Hall loves physics, math, teaching and learning above all else.

The M-Times Insider Season 1 Episode 6 – We’ll Be Stronger for It

Santiago Ochoa and Makenzie Schroeder
March 30, 2020
Matthew Smith speaks with residents of Genesee countys 9th District.

UM-Flint Student Hopes to Nab 9th District’s Commissioner Seat

Ryan Lanxton and Santiago Ochoa
March 30, 2020
A UM-Flint sign hangs on a lamp post outside of UCEN with the Huntington Bank weather ball in the background.

[Photo] Updates on Campus Resources for Students

March 28, 2020
Efforts to reduce density on campus have kept the total number of positive COVID-19 cases associated with UM-Flint under 50.

[Photo] Recap of Student Government’s General Assembly for Wednesday, March 25

March 26, 2020
The M-Times Staff Share their Must-Reads for March is Reading Month

The M-Times Staff Share their Must-Reads for March is Reading Month

Ryan Lanxton, Bella Biafore, Santiago Ochoa, Gracie Warda, Sara Alouh, and Makenzie Schroeder
March 24, 2020
352 South Saginaw St. Has been under renovation for over a year. As its opening day draws closer, Hilton is looking to hire students for day-to-day operations.

[Photo] Progress on New Hilton Garden Inn Being Made in Downtown Flint

March 18, 2020
UM-Flint student Cherish Dean shares the story of how and why she came to not just accept but love the city she goes to school in.

[Photo] Hyphen Flint Essay Winner: Rooted, But Not Sedentary (or Sedimentary)

March 16, 2020
COVID-19s quick spread and deadly nature is causing panic across the world but the numbers are starting to show a slow down in cases.

Shadow of Uncertainty Cast Over UM-Flint as COVID-19 Cases Grow in the State

Santiago Ochoa, Managing Editor
March 13, 2020
UM-Flint student Samantha Uptmor has spent the last year uniting over a dozen Student Governments across the state. Now she wants to take on the same task and unite the UM-Flint student body.

The Student Government Special: Part 2 – Samantha Uptmor

Santiago Ochoa and Makenzie Schroeder
March 10, 2020
Sophomore Queen Odira believes she has what it takes to tackle an ever shifting student landscape. Shes willing to committ all of herself and find people looliking to do the same in order to best serve the UM-Flint student body.

The Student Government Special: Part 1 – Queen Odira

Santiago Ochoa and Makenzie Schroeder
March 10, 2020
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[Photo] Sara Alouh

February 24, 2020
Patrick Hall shares his advice with anyone that will listen. If you push yourself too hard, if youre constantly at your limit, you will crash.

The M-Times Insider Season 1 Episode 1 – You Will Crash

February 12, 2020
Marcus Williams believes students have done and are doing all they can to better the university. Its up to faculty and administration to take the next steps towards equity and inclusion.

The M-Times Insider Season 1 Episode 2 – No Comment

February 12, 2020
This week Anthony Fisher, a UM-Flint student and music producer shares his views on the state of music, why he wants Flint to be the new home of hip-hop and the story behind his meteoric rise to TikTok fame.

The M-Times Insider Season 1 Episode 3 – Born and Raised

February 24, 2020
Heather Johnson, director of the Center for Gender and Sexuality listens to a speech during Take Back the Night, an event designed to take a stand against sexual violence. The event was hosted in part by CGS and organized with the help of Johnson. Chancellor Debasish Dutta, whom Johnson is now suing, stands next to her.

[Photo] Former CGS Director Files Lawsuit Against University, Chancellor and Vice Chancellor

February 17, 2020
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[Photo] The Michigan Times “Hyphen Flint” Essay Contest

February 12, 2020
The new MOU between Ann Arbor and Flint, Pearson hopes, will clear up any confusion students may have had regarding the now renamed 2+2 program.

Changes to the 2+2 Program Aim to Clear Confusion for Engineering Students and Faculty

Santiago Ochoa and Ryan Lanxton
February 11, 2020
TPUSA Vice President Brandon Hahn speaks during one of his clubs meetings. A regular meeting consists of planning for upcoming events, watching videos related to those events and talking about foreign and domestic US policy.

Turning Point USA Brings Political Dialogue to UM-Flint

Santiago Ochoa and Ryan Lanxton
February 11, 2020
UM-Flints new Esports team will be launching next fall semester.

[Photo] UM-Flint Announces the Formation of Esports Team

February 3, 2020
A volunteer at the Wolverine Food Den helps to unload the pantrys newest food shipment.

[Photo] Student Government Committed to Securing Funding for Wolverine Food Den

January 23, 2020
University of Michigan-Flint Student Governments Director of Foreign Outreach Samantha Uptmor has been voted in as SGs next president.

Student Government’s Director of Foreign Outreach Spearheads State-wide Coalition

Santiago Ochoa, Managing Editor
January 16, 2020
Student Government President, Nickxit Bhardwaj, swears in two new SG senators.

[Photo] Recap of Student Government’s General Assembly for Wednesday, Jan. 15

January 15, 2020
SG continues to find ways to engage with students during quarantine.

Here is What You Missed at Student Government’s First Meeting of 2020

Santiago Ochoa, Managing Editor
January 8, 2020
Make sure to send in submissions to Student Government!

[Photo] Months After Initial Protests, Chaos Still Reigns in Hong Kong

December 5, 2019
A board filled with pcitures of past and present Writing Center employees and visitors adorns the walls of the Writing Center.

[Photo] The Writing Center: Offering Assistance Beyond only Papers  

December 3, 2019
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[Photo] District Seat Race Heats Up as More Candidates Step Forward

November 14, 2019
A student stands in protest of the universitys mistreatment of UM-Flint students at a 1U Rally in McKinnon Plaza

1U’s Demands No Closer to Being Met After a Year

Santiago Ochoa
November 11, 2019
Flint City Councilman and UM-Flint students Santino Guerra speaks at Take Back The Night on Sept. 24.

UM-Flint Student Sets Eyes on Lansing

Ryan Lanxton and Santiago Ochoa
November 11, 2019
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[Photo] University Seeks to Finish Years Old Project

November 11, 2019
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