12 Monday, August 6, 2012 I |The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Msi NOTROOK "real jazz" without overwhelming listeners that may be hearing ele- ments of modern jazz for the first time. Spalding believes that the radio. is an extremely valuable tool to expose listeners to new kinds of music. "The benefit of the radio is, some- thing beyond your realm of knowl- edge can surprise you, can enter your realm of knowledge," Spald- ing explained to NPR host Rachel Martin. "Part of the premise of that stems from my concern about the accessibility ofjazz,justhow people can access it. If you don't already know about jazz music, how would you be exposed? How would get an opportunity to find out if it spoke to you? If you get exposed to it enough, you might find a taste for it." This is the magic of Spalding's music. Her recordings contain a little bit of everything, yet it's vir- tually impossible to pinpoint any one genre at any given moment. It's a futile effort to try to define her recordings using traditional musical labels. Spalding simply makes music - thoughtful, delib- erate, spirited music. Perhaps the most intriguing parts of Spalding's compositions and arrangements are the quiet moments: some sustained bass notes, the light touch of a drum stick on a cymbal, the whispers of an organ. These moments give the music some breathing room. As listeners' minds float in this nebulous space, they are able to contemplate what they just heard and wonder what will come next. It'9 a far cry from the conventions of mainstream popular music, which has been characterized by increasing volume, greater homogenization and less variety, according to a recent article pub- lished in Scientific Reports. The result of Spalding's efforts is an organic musical experience that has a powerful emotional impact on all listeners, no matter what genres of music they claim to prefer. Spalding's musical tal- ent is a force to be reckoned with - yet her thoughtfulness, compas- sion, optimism, appreciation for a wide variety of musical styles and desire to share the spotlight are what set her apart from other popular musicians today. Ann Arbor, MI UINL-I1UIN DH ll TVWPENIT YITVVU YEARS U V EITORUIALPJFREEDOMV Weekly Summer Edition The mirror of Erised never lies. SPALDING From Page 11 very distinctive, satisfying flavor. For example, "Radio Music Society" contains enough pop elements to satisfy the existing tastes of mainstream audiences without making the music for- mulaic or unoriginal. At the same time, Spalding pours the perfect amount of jazz into the mix. An occasional trumpet squeal, big band riff, intricate piano solo or lively bass line from Spalding her- self is enough to satisfy fans of Athlete's Foot Driving you Crazy? You may be eligible to participate in our latest research study. 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You may be able to participate if you are: - 18 years of age or older Have a confirmed diagnosis of Athlete's Foot NEWS Campaign clerical error corrected University Regent responds to Notice of Omission. >>SEEPAGE 2 OPINION A time and a place Matthew Zabka explains why the uninformed should refrain from voting. >> SEEPAGE 5 ARTS Formulaic 'Recall' can't make the cut Reboot updates story but fails to live up to original. >> SEE PAGE 11 SPORTS Maize and Blue and Phelps Why the most decorated Olympian isn't a Wolverine. >>SEE PAGE 8 IN DE X Vol. CX, Ne N.15 1102012The MichiganDaily N EW S .................................2 OPINION ......................... 4 CLASSIFIEDS.........................6 CROSSWORD........................6 SPORTS............................ 8 A RTS .....................................11 In this Jan. 23,1969 file photo, McCracken (far right) poses with Nixon's team of economic advisors called the "Quadriad.' ormer U Prof. Paul McCrc..kendie s at 9 ELECTION PREVIEW A2 races to be decided Tuesday City Council seats up for grabs in Democratic primary election ' By GIACOMO BOLOGNA ManagingEditor The city primary election is only a day away and tomorrow's ballot will feature several local races. Aside from voting on state and national positions, Ann Arbor residents will have to decide on the mayor and the Ann Arbor City Coun- cil. The council consists of 10 mem- bers, with two members represent- ing each of the city's five wards. Every year, one councilmember per ward is elected. This year, four of the five wards have contested races. In Ann Arbor, there is no Republican primary, but the Democratic primary on Aug. 7 will decide which Democrat is placed on the ballot this November. Current councilmembers Sandi Smith (D-Ward 1) and Carsten Hohnke (D-Ward 5) are not seek- ing re-election in their respective wards. Previous city council candi- date Sumi Kailasapathy and new- comer Eric Sturgis are vying for the seat left open by Smith in the 1st ward, while Vivienne Armentrout and Chuck Warpehoski are the See RACES, Page 6 Study participants will receive: v Study drug or placebo Physical exam and lab testing O Up to $75.00 for participating I For More Information Call: 734-222-9630 I ------------- Economist served five presidents, had eight honorary degrees By JACOB AXELRAD Editor in Chief Paul McCracken, former chair- man of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Richard Nixon and University Professor Emeritus of business administra- tion, died in Ann Arbor at the age of 96 on Friday. Upon graduating from Wil- liam Penn University, McCracken took a position teaching English at Berea College in Kentucky. And after obtaining a master's degree in economics from Harvard Uni- versity, he joined the Department of Commerce' in 1943 where he made the prediction that would ultimately put him oncthe econom- ic map. While most economists believed the post-World War II economy would revert back to Depression-era conditions in a process known as "secular stagna- tion," McCracken went against the grain, predicting a surge in eco- nomic growth that turned out to be true, according to Sidney Jones, a colleague of McCracken in both the Nixon administration's coun- cil of economic advisers and the Ross School of Business. "McCracken, as a remarkable young man, made this correct forecast, and it really made his repitation," Jones said. McCracken - an Edmund Ezra Day Distinguished University Professor Emeritus - came to the Universityin 1947 where he taught in the Business School while also holding positions in Washington See PROFESSOR, Page 2