The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, March,20, 2009 - 7 FIRST ROUND From Page 1 37 seconds left, Harris drove through a crowded lane. After his fouled bank shot bounced slowly from the glass through the net, Harris flexed his arms inward and growled with utter enthusiasm. "I probably look at him and say, 'You have a great shot here, it's got tobe like a layup," Michigancoach John Beilein said. "But when Manny gets into crowds, those are like layups to him." When Harris runs into traffic in front of the net, he delivers. And when the Wolverines get into big- game situations, they deliver. They've done it with their backs against the wall all season, most notably in late-season wins over Tournament teams Purdue and Minnesota. They weren't expected to do it DANCE MARATHON From Page 1 person for CMN," Peguese said. The University of Michigan Dance Marathonis one of thelargest non-profit, student-run organiza- tions in Michigan. It raises aware- ness and funds for children in need of pediatric care and assistance. This weekend, hundreds of students will stand on their feet for 30 hours to raise money for families like the Pegueses. The annual marathon starts at 10 a.m. Saturday and will go until 4 p.m. Sunday. The Peguese family has been a fixture at the marathon for seven years, but Andrea will never forget the first time she attended. "I lead with my heart, and something in me just said do it, it sounds like it'd be fun," she said. "I didn't expect the emotion that the students were going through. It's huge that they were impacted so deeply, their passion just really burned through. And to stand on your feet for 30 hours you have to have a lot of passion." Hilary Powsner, UMDM's media relations coordinator, said the dance marathon is a "tribute" to the children they help. "We are standing for those who cannot stand," she said. "The out- pouring of support that our orga- nizationboth gives and receives is, at least for me, the biggest reason why I stay involved." Peguese said that she not only appreciates the students' passion, but also their ability to show her children a good time during the marathon. "Ihave foundthat the adults are the ones that have problems deal- ing with people with disabilities," she said. "And this (UMDM) was an opportunity that allowed us to interact with a great number of people at one time. And they never questioned what is their disabil- yesterday, but they did. And theylbe there Saturdayo take on No.2 seed Oklahoma. Believe it or not, the team that went 10-22 last season is now playing in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. People might have already given Saturday's game to the Sooners. But talk to Michigan, and just a first-round win still isn't enough. "As ateam, we want to stay inthe tournament," Sims said. "It wasn't a compliment for us to make it." But it was a compliment to a success-starved fanbase that finally had the chance to pick Michigan in its NCAA Tourna- ment brackets. So go ahead and move the Wol- verines forward on your bracket. They wouldn't have been satisfied with anythingless. - Lincoln can be reached at linclnr@umich.edu. ity or what's wrong with them. It was just accepted and that breaks down the barriers." Powsner said that interacting with the families is part of what makes the marathon such a mean- ingful experience. "When you have a tO-year-old kid who is just so excited to be a part of this event, it is impos- sible to put into words how right it feels," she said. The Ham-Kucharskis are another family that students will have a chance to interact with at Dance Marathon. Dawn and her husband Richard have one child, a 10-year-old son named Alex. Alex suffered a stroke at birth and has autism and cerebral palsy. He has beeninvolved withUMDM for the past eight years and Dawn said the organization has given him the opportunity to become more comfortable interacting with others. "Thanks to the social and rec- reational opportunities offered to Alex in his eight years of love and acceptance with UMDM, he now goes everywhere happily, and loves malls, restaurants, parties," she said. "His old behaviors are practically non-existent." Dawn added that every time they go to the marathon, it causes "tears and laughter." She said she has a lot of appreciation for the students who participate. "I can't even put into words how much I love and admire these students," she said. "When I was a student, I never thought I could give so much. I see that they see school as a place where they can not only get a degree but also make an impact." Peguese said she is excited for the weekend because it provides her family with a short escape from reality. "It's a relief. It's a safe weekend. It's a safe interaction for all the children and all the families," she said. At meeting, regents cons ider health care, honorary degrees University administrators sit at the main table in the Regents Room at the Fleming Adn From Page 1 New planwill raise employee contributions to health benefits Regent Andrea Fischer-New- man (R-Ann Arbor) said she supported the group's proposal because it considered state fund- ing levels. "I personally think it's a rational proposal," she said. Provost Teresa Sullivan said a tuition freeze would limit the University's ability to increase services, including financial aid. "It also means you can't do any- thing different next year, you can't have any more financial aid," she said. "We haven't made a decision yet." Sullivan said that while some students are experiencing addition- al financial constraints due to the state of the economy, there are also students who can still afford to pay higher tuition rates. "To me, the most important thing is there's nothing more for financial aid, at a time when there are certainly students who need it and there are still students in the student body who can pay it," she said. , University President Mary Sue Coleman announced a new cost- sharing plan yesterday, in which University employees will pay more for their health benefits next year. Speaking at the monthly meeting of the University Board of Regents, Coleman said the new cost-sharing plan will help the University cope with the financial strain employee benefit packages are putting on the its finances. "Simply put, our health care costs will paralyze the University of Michigan unless we take action," Coleman told the regents. "In 20 years, it would consume our entire budget." Despite the change - which will increase employee contribu- tions from approximately 20 to 30 percent - Coleman stressed that it would not affect the qual- ity of employees' benefit pack- ages. 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After pressure from the MSA executiveboard,Baydoundeposited the funds into the proper account Wednesday morning, about five months after the money was raised, Shingwani said. one of the charges Benson filed against Baydoun was for embezzle- ment, but CSJ dropped the charge. Baydoun said he was happy CSJ dropped the embezzlement charge and was confident tomorrow's trial would show no purposefully harm- ful intentions on his part. "I can definitely say that there has been no malicious intent onmy part," Baydoun said. "And I think we will see this tomorrow atthe CSJ case." Shingwani said she believes this might have been a simple oversight, but that it's still MSA's responsibility to carry out the proper legal processes. "Although this could be consid- ered an honest mistake, we have to acknowledge that there was still a wrongdoing," she said. "We want to be as open and transparent as possi- ble, and it's MSA's responsibility to go throughthe properjudicial process." Because the pre-trial took place before the election results were released, two of the actions against Baydoun had to do with the elec- tion, but both were withdrawn. One of the withdrawn actions attempted to remove Baydoun from theballot,negatinghiscandidacy.The other action filed requested a tem- porary restraining order against the student government election board, which would have kept the results of the hotly contested elections internal until a resolution was reached or the 48-hour window ended. For Saturday, March 21, 2009 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You're restless and full of bright ideas today. In fact, you can barely sit still. Perhaps this is because you. have a secret? Ah ha! TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might meet someoneunusual today. Alternatively, someone you already 'know might do something a bit bizarre or unconventional, and this com- pletely surprises you. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Bosses, parents and VIPs are com- pletely unpredictable today. Knowing this, stay on your toes and be prepared to jump in either direction. (Yikes!) CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Sudden changes or delays with travel plans or something having to do with higher education, publishing and the media can occur today. They might be an opportunity or an obstacle. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) The generosity of someone might sur- prise you today. Expect gifts, goodies and favors from others. Who knew? VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Close friends and partners are rebel- lious and very independent today. Others might do something that surprises you. (Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!) LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Surprises at work might occur today due to staff shortages, computer crashes, power outages or unexpected delays. Stay on your toes. Who knows what will ha ppen ne ? SCORIOI (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) The introduction of new technology might make a difference in something you're doing today, especially related to sports or taking care of children or the arts and show business. (How tech- savvy are you?) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Unexpected company might drop by today at home. Or expected company could be a no-show. Something unpre- dictable that has to do with home and family likely will occur. Guard against breakages. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You're full of bright, geniuslike ideas today. Nevertheless, this is a mildly acci- dent-prone day - be careful. Something related to electronics and high-tech equipment could break down today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Trust your moneymaking ideas. Some of you are ready to strike out on your own and explore self-employment. (It's all very exciting!) If shopping, keep your receipts. Cash flow and finances are unpredictable today. PISCES (Feb. 19 to.March 20) Everything today is happening at a faster tempo. Ideas abound. Your intu- ition is strong. Puzzles and mysteries will intrigue you. You're attracted to unusual people, especially those who can appreciate your out-of-the-box thinking. YOU BORN TODAY You're coura- geous and resolute. You go after what you want no matter what anyone says. You're well organized and understand how to establish physical or organiza- tional structures. Many of you are devoted to a cause or a spiritual pursuit. This year ahead might be one of the best, most powerful years of your life. Dream big! Birthdate of: Johann Sebastian Bach, composer, organist; Forrest Mars, father of M & M's; Kathleen Widdoes, actress. C 2009 King Features Syndicatenc.