Ell'Elan *ri News: 76-DAILY Display Ads: 764-0554 Classified Ads: 764D0557 One hundred eight years ofeditorialfreedom Monday December 7, 1998 v ,....: 1.., ".a! Ss 4';, ':y . * o w'C1 '.+ c ;. '.:.. C.v.: A '::. , , , ,:.,., ..,., ..:, ..,. !' S .,., ..9. h >>5, ,uu ., J' Mr , . ..'r .. , r,. ' ''.. '. An, . t a '.:, c' n i^ . mr.> }:<' 5'a2aS k.. Pk ..i .... ..,. g g,. ... ,:.. rr v < +ry.+r5,. r ,: .. w a. ' r ? .°""'f .6x ,:,;.e .. ckz z" :. i w. . ,. : K, ., ,., ..... ., ,,. w:K' w,,.a. .& .5. . ,. d98 1 x. ., ,, .. ,# ,.Sv ,,. ,'; ',>r., _.r". ¢ ,.5 s + * r ,z ? 5,et > E. 'S e" ~e a r .y "c. ~ r. ^i. s"y ;t p. f ., ,2 . ,6c w . . .. ,,... . . _,... , :. ,,:,.. , , .-..., , < t , ma*'SS x, r , y n a _. ,.,o- a.~ 8 as Stormy weather ushers in Bold air By Michael Grass Daily Staff Reporter After a week of spring-like weather with above normal temperatures in the 60s, periods of heavy rain mixed with colder air and gusty winds moved into Ann Arbor yesterday, bringing a more onable weather pattern into the area. hough we may see a few days in the 50s, I'm doubtful that we'll see temperatures in the 60s for an extended period of time" said PeteraSousounis, a meteorology assistant professor. The temperature hit 69 degrees at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus at 1:31 p.m. yesterday, breaking the record of 62 degrees set for Dec. 6 in 1956, the National Weather Service said. Thunderstorms had knocked down 20 der lines and set off six fire alarms as or12:30 a.m. today, said John Zahn, assistant chief of the Ann Arbor Fire Department. Yesterday's downpour caused not only problems outdoors, but indoors as well. At Espresso Royale Cafe on S. State Street employees placed buck- ets under a leak that formed in the coffee house. "It always happens" employee *hary Zavisa said. Local businesses, like coffee houses, often benefit from inclement weather. "People literally run in here and stay for two hours," Zavisa said. "Business has been definitely up." Yesterday's storm was related to a changing weather pattern that is usher- ing in colder weather. "It looks like a colder weather pat- tern is trying to establish itself," sounis said. ousounis predicted temperatures will have fallen 20 degrees by today from last week's highs in the 60s. According to the National Weather Service in White Lake, Mich., temper- atures will be in the 40s today and will fall into the 30s later in the week with periods of snow flurries. Though Ann Arbor should not see sig- nificant precipitation this week, more is expected to fall in northern Michigan. Due to above-normal lake tempera- tures, "there is going to be significant lake effect snow" today in West Michigan, Sousounis predicted. The warmer weather that the area experienced last week is not unusual for a La Nina weather pattern, which is impacting the nation this year. With La Nia, a warm late fall "is not terribly unexpected," Sousounis said. colder weather pattern will move into place over the Great Lakes region either late this month or in January, Sousounis said. Then, Ann Arbor will experience longer periods of colder weather with more consistent light pre- cipitation, he added. Last week's warmer weather left many people wondering whether Ann Arbor would have a white Christmas. "It's looking better and better with (1er weather moving in," Sousounis said. -Daily Staff Reporter Nick Faizone and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Clintoi The Washington Post WASHINGTON With partisan lines hardened and Democratic hopes for censure dim, Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee yesterday offered White House lawyers two days to present a defense of President Clinton and set a schedule for a cli- mactic week in the Monica Lewinsky investi- gation that will bring the first vote on whether to impeach a president in a quarter century. Judiciary Committee Chair Henry Hyde (R- Ill.) countered a White House request to pre- sent a four-day defense with a tart letter from his chief of staff to the president's lawyers that accused them of "contempt" for committee defense give procedures and raised the question of whether they were simply attempting to delay the com- mittee's deliberations. In the letter to White House counsel Charles F.C. Ruff and special counsel Gregory Craig, Hyde's chief of staff, Thomas Mooney, pro- posed that the White House be allotted 30 hours over two days to lay out its case oppos- ing impeachment. He ordered the White House to provide the committee with a list of pro- posed witnesses and their expected testimony by noon today. White House officials, who met yesterday to map strategy, grudgingly accepted, meaning Judiciary Committee sessions will run from 9 a.m. until midnight tomorrow and Wednesday. "The independent counsel spent four years and $40 million investigating the president" White House spokesperson Jim Kennedy said in a statement. "The committee is spending four months doing the same. Our request for four days has now been cut in half. Nevertheless, we will work to defend the pres- ident despite these restrictions. We will respond formally to the committee tomorrow." Under the schedule outlined in the letter, the majority and minority counsels on the Judiciary Committee will make presentations Thursday, with opening arguments on articles See CLINTON, Page 7A n2 days At this week's hearings: Judiciary Committee sessions will run from 9 a.m. until midnight tomorrow and Wednesday. The majority and minority counsels on the committee will make presentations Thursday, with arguments on articles of impeachment beginning Thursday night. 0 The first vote on an article of impeachment could possibly coming late that day. . The committee could consider up to four articles of impeachment covering perjury, obstruction of justice and abuse of power. The full House could take up the issue next week. E | f F |E I HALLELUJ AH! Health forces M'volleyball coach to res-i-gn Greg Giovanazzi to By Jon Zemke Daily Sports Writer The University lost the services of' one of its premier coaches when volley- ball coach Greg Giovanazzi resigned late Friday afternoon. Giovanazzi cited a neurological disorder as the reason for his departure. The disorder is not life-threatening, but has progressed to the point where doctors advised Giovanazzi to put coach- ing aside. Giovanazzi said he made the decision in order to prevent his quality of life from slipping further and to maintain a close relationship with his family. "Family comes first," Giovanazzi said. "It should, and that's something that I think has been compromised in the quest to get the pro- gram going this year." The disorder was described by Giovanazzi as an almost- Giovana constant migraine headache that has been steadily eating away at his quality of life for the past few years. The disorder peaked during the team's last road trip when Giovanazzi was forced to let his assistants, Irene Renteria and Aimee Smith, coach the team in its final matches of the season. The pain from the disorder forced him to return home early, after which he underwent numerous neurological tests and evaluations. leave job Jan. 1 "I'm so fortunate, because here in Ann Arbor there is a Michigan head pain and neurological institute, which is nationally renowned for these types of issues,"Giovanazzi said. A nationwide search for a new coach has begun, with the Athletic Department scouring the NCAA for candidates. Giovanazzi's final team duty will be helping determine his successor. "I feel very confident about the depart- ment's commitment to hiring someone that'll have the best interest of the women in the program in mind," Giovanazzi said. "I think they're going to go after somebody who is established and successful. I don't think my successor is going to have a hard time winning." His resignation officially becomes effective Jan. 1, but Giovanazzi said he was advised Izzl by his doctor not to take on any coaching responsibilities other than helping find his replacement. Giovanazzi's assistants will manage the team on an interim basis, while maintaining their current positions. In July, the new coach will decide whether to keep them or form a new staff. After announcing his resignation, Giovanazzi held a team meeting with See COACH, Page 2A Inside: Jim Rose says Giovanazzi's departure is a great loss. Page 3B. DARBY FRIEDLIS/Daiiy Nana Shintani, an LSA senior and Martha Cook resident, speaks with Barbara Usborn, a member of the scholarship and fund-raising committees, before the 53rd annual Messiah dinner at Martha Cook Residence Hall yesterday. Dinner continues tradition By Nick Falzone Daily Staff Reporter This weekend marked the University Musical Society's annual performance of Handel's Messiah in Hill Auditorium. Following the major musical work was the Martha Cook Residence Hall's 53rd annual Messiah dinner. Marion Scher, director of Martha Cook, said the event, which always takes place on the first Sunday of December, is an excellent kick-off for the holiday season. LSA junior Sheila Davis said the event, which began in 1945 as a small, informal dinner, has now blos- somed into Martha Cook's largest social function of the year. Davis, also the Messiah dinner chair, said one of the goals of the event, which consists of an hors d'oeuvres reception, a dinner and a musicale program, is to honor many of those involved in the Messiah per- formance, such as UMS Director Kenneth Fischer and Messiah Conductor Thomas Sheets. Fischer, who has been attending the event since 1987, said he enjoyed it thoroughly. "It's a wonderful tradition and an excellent chance for the University community to get together with the women of Martha Cook," Fischer said. About 35 couples attended the stu- dent-organized event, each of whom were escorted by a Martha Cook res- ident. Among the couples present were Frederick Neidhardt, vice pres- ident for research, and his wife Geri Chipault. Neidhardt, who also attended the event last year, said he was impressed with the beauty of the Martha Cook building during the holiday season. See MESSIAH, Page 5A I K-grams pairs elementary school students with 700 By Nick Bunkley Daily Staff Reporter Mitchell Elementary School teacher Donna Davison said her stu- dents are excited to go to class today because one of their first activities will be opening letters from University students. avison's class participates in the rams pen pal program, which pairs up more than 700 University students in nine residence halls with students at six Ann Arbor elemen- tary schools. K-grams, sponsored by the cam- pus Circle K community service asm," Shah said. "It's been amazing the feedback that we've gotten." The program's director and founder Rishi Moudgil, a Business junior, said the program - like its name K-grams, which combines Circle K and "kid-grams" - bridges gaps between .the kids and University students. "We wanted a way of expanding the relationship between the two groups," Moudgil said. LSA junior Lee Ann Benkert, who has a pen pal through the program, agreed. "The whole mission is about write to and receive letters from fun," shes older students at the University. Kayleig "The initial response was over- student C whelming," Davison said. "They grams off were thrilled to have the opportunity younger s to write to college students." "It's re Ann Arbor resident David Robb interested said his daughter Kayleigh, a student remember in Davison's class, enjoys being a problems part of K-grams. said. "It's; "She looks so forward to getting nity." letters from her pen pal. She thinks Moudgi it's fabulous," Robb said. ing progr "The directors have done a fabu- objectives lous job," he added. "I doubt any "Anoth parents will say anything negative encourage pals said. h's pen pal, LSA first-year atherine Docherty, said K- ers her a chance to help a tudent. ewarding for me, being d in English, because I being that age and having with writing," Docherty giving back to the commu- i said K-grams is a grow- ram with many different s. er big goal of ours is to the writing aspect. The ALLISON CANTER/Daity University President Lee Bollinger fields hard-hitting and whimsical questions from students Friday in the Kuenzel Room of the Michigan Union. Bolliger isc.usses issues wthstudents, By Jennifer Yachnin Daily Staff Reporter Two campus presidents sat comfort- ably in front of the Michigan Union Kuenzel Room fireplace Friday after- noon talking with a dozen students. "We put this together because we wanted a chance for students to get to dent a greater understanding of student perspectives. Andy Coulouris, an LSA junior who helped organize Friday's event, said 40 students, selected randomly, received invitations to the chat, which is the series' fourth and the second of the semester. Students questioned the president hntis-,nes fich ns mnmv~inp reci-