0 0 0 0 The Mich an Daly --. 14 - The Michigan Daily - Best of Ann Arbor - Thursday. Aoril 13. 1995 Best Protest(s): Students vs. the Best Cause Cilebre: The 'Dental School 'Contract on America' This catch-phrase was clever the first several hundred times it was used to lampoon House Republi- cans' "Contract With America." The College Democrats incorpo- rated an added twist into their re- cent Diag rally against cuts in fi- nancial aid - towels. LSA first- year student Edna Yang put it best: Republicans are "taking the shirts off our backs, but we're not going to throw in the towel." Cynics take note: Activism is alive and well. ting ready for the Nude Mile? You be the judge. Best Open Code Hearing: F or Y Melanie:Welch and the _ p Alleged Garden Hose Incident This case wins by default because it is the only open code hearing. Welch, a doctoral student, was charged with harassment by garden hose. The hear- ing provided for an interesting nine hours of testimony. As to whether or not the garden hose charges were true, Welch testi- fied: "There's mixed evidence on whether I squirted them. I absolutely did not." Yaakov Lavie, Welch's ex-neigh- bor and the case's complainant, said of the hearing: "I think that everyone that attended the hearing, including the audience, can understand the hard experience I had." Judicial Adviser Mary Lou Antieau observed of the case: "Usually the ex- changes are much more structured." Three' As a symbol of either University rac- ism or the excesses of the National Women's Rights Organizing Coali- tion, the "Dental School Three" were in the spotlight. NWROC activists and sympathizers claim the three were fired in a racist plot; the University denies any wrongdoing. NWROC has seized on the issue to promote mass action against racism, but Diag ral- lies have been sparsely attended. As of press time, the firings have failed to ignite a mass movement to crush fascism on campus. Best Regent: Andrea Fischer Newman Elected last November, the Ann Arbor Republican is the most accessible re- gent, even return- ing reporters' phone calls while skiing in Vail, Colo. Politicallyk moderate, articu- late, well-trav- eled - a politi- cian befitting the University's lofty stature. Best Unsuccessful Campaign Device: In-line Skates Daniel Cherrin, an LSA sophomore, hatched a novel gimmick in his cam- paign for a state House seat. The West Bloomfield native glided door to door in his in-line roller skates. Cherrin garnered national attention for his tac- tic, not to mention grace on skates, but that wasn't enough: He lost. Best MSA Gaffe: Those 200 missing ballots Touting one of the highest voter turn- outs in years, Michigan Student As- sembly representatives failed to give themselves enough credit. Two days after they finished tabulating votes, assembly members discovered 200 uncounted ballots on the office floor, a blooper that altered the outcome of one race. Best Mass Transit Proposition: The North Campus Monorail Ferrying masses of students to North Campus at warp speed - the stuff of Star Trek fantasy come true, or a monumental folly a la former Detroit Mayor Coleman Young's People Mover? Conceived by Engineering students and supported by the Wol- verine Party in this spring's MSA election, the North Campus Monorail is an idea whose time has come. Best Coincidence, Or Is It? From the Monday, April 3 Daily: "IRS says 'U' owes $7.7M in back taxes." In an unrelated story: "'U' rakes in cool $7.8M by lending out logo to merchandisers." Easy come, easy go. The great thing about this slogan is that it works for people from all walks of life. The Zen philosopher can ponder its deeper meanings, the kindergartener can, er, ponder its deeper meanings, and in all seriousness, everyone, every- where will hopefully realize that when someone says "No," that's exactly what they mean. Best MSA Member: Amy Andriekus Hey, you may not know her person- The big man of Tibetan Buddhism speaks about religion and the state of the world, and Marcia Brady tells you to use a condom. Now wouldn't it be interesting if the Dhali Lama spoke about safe sex and Maureen McCormick gave you a step by step guide to obtaining enlightenment? Or what if they just banded together and talked about Buddhist philoso- phy in relation to old episodes of the Brady Bunch? "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia ... What does it REALLY mean?" complex. Best Student Group: AIESEC Yeah, it sounds like a weird name, but it's really a French acronym that translates into the Internation Asso- ciation of Students in Economics and Business Management. Boy, those wacky foreigners. Always trying to confuse us simple Americans. Fraternity to Party With: Phi Delta Theta Well, most people might think that you'd have to be a sorority to party with Phi Delta Theta. But they're nice people. I bet they would -put in an appearance at your house party if you asked them really, really nicely. Sorority to Party With: Alpha Phi Hey! Will somebody please set up a two way between Alpha Phi and Phi Delta Theta? It'll be the bestest party There's no better lecture hall of the year filled with the funnest people in town! Best Co-op: Nakumara Co-op It's the master of living condit the Fabio of student housing Pulp Fiction of co-op's. Too 1 shutting down for the summe Ugliest Building: LSA Building It's a little known fact, but ti Building is actually quite1 around the world for its lovely hue. Best Activist Group: ally, but remember all those lost bal- Best Computing Center: lots in the election? Well, that wasn't Angell Hall NOW .her fault.AgllH l The National Organization for Well, it's better than NUBS, for go women is making a difference in Best Speaker in the Past ness sake! The blank stares of NU women's issues. Right NOW! users look like that "Black Hole Si Year: video. What kind of life do you h Best Protest Slogan: Dhali Lama and Maureen when it is entirely caught up in wh happening on the net? Talk abou "No Means No" McCormick (tie). "Glass Menagerie"-like escapi! od- BS un" ave at's t a ism The stu BAGELS FRAGELS' CAPPUCCINO ESPRESSO MUFFIS AND SANDWICHES THE AP/' 1,4 HOUSE SINCE 969 1306 S. UNMV SITy a y 3 334$ Honoring the MCARD -- - ------------------- IBY 2 BAGELS",,"BUY 2 FIAGELS Ij16he mki' id Speciak fresh Daily 12 Varieies plus Eprimentas Our owertDddeork worm CSmo k weebgel p ced : Swss and Hone cup GE; E GET 1 FREE j Mustard on on Onion$- GE ET FREE ih edu Experimental bagels add 5 each. G F a m - iCNO LMIT i NO IMiT s o hC0i0 a Voted Best Overall Bar In Ann Arbor -The Michigan Daily Readership Poll Over 25 different beers on tap! When it comes to draft beer- Come to Ashley's 338 S. State "Home of What's New In The Gauleria? 1214 S. University (campus level below Tower Records) Campus Collectibles . 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