…46F Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, January 12, 2009 AN EXCLUSTVE RIDE michigandaily.com UNIVERSITY POLICE DPS set to undergo evaluation SAIDALSALAH/Daily Two European journalists inspect the interior of the Bentley GT at the North American International Auto Show on the floor of the Cobo Convention Center yesterday. The 2009 auto show opened yesterday to 6,000 members of the press to take a look at the latest models and concept cars from dom...…
…2A - Monday, January 12, 2009ThMihgnDly-mcgadlco The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4 n MODA: Othe IvryToer TUESDAY: Arbor Anecdotes WEDNESDAY: Before You Were Here THURSDAY: Campus Characters FRIDAY: Explained Utah Greeks face charges in pledge death A BREWING EDUCATION Two Greek chapters are facing felony charges after an la-year-old pledge died of alcohol poisoning in November, The Salt Lake Trihune reported. Paramedics found M...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, January 12, 2009 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Senate Democrats pass wilderness protection bill In a rare session yesterday, the Senate advanced legislation that would set aside more than 2 million acres in nine states as wilderness. Majority Democrats assembled more than enough votes to over- come GOP stalling tactics in an early showdown for the new Congress. Republicans complained that Democrat...…
…4A - Monday, January 12, 2009 4 n a 2The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com a 74c fittc4ig n + ily Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu GARY GRACA ROBERT SOAVE COURTNEY RATKOWIAK EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial boardAll other signedarticles and illustra...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, January 12, 2009 - SA Manly in all the wrong places More and more channels these days are develop- ing specific niches, and the program-_ ming that fits these new images tends to be very strong. But when these channels try to create programming JAME outside of their BLOCK stated purpose in order to appeal to specific demographics, they often create some awful programing. While not every televis...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, January 12, 2009 - 7A Peanut butter recalled after salmonella found SHREDDING IN THE ARB Lab tests show bacteria in 5-pound tub of King Nut peanut butter COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio distributor says it has recalled two brands of its peanut butter after an open container tested positive for salmonella bacteria. Federal health officials said the company's peanut butter had not been conclusivel...…
…8A - Monday, January 12, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com FILM REVIEW A FAILED AT TO REWR HISTOR Cruise's newest falters as a by-the-numi By Noah Dean Stahl I Daily Arts 4 Long plagued by studio indeci- sion, budget inflation and intense media scrutiny, "Valkyrie" finally made it to theaters. Produced and distributed by United Artists, the recently revived MGM mini-studio now run by Tom Cruise, the movie e was initially set for ...…
…The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com I January12, 2009 REDHAWK DOWNED ANNA BAK Sophomore Carl Hagelin sprawls out in front of the net during a shorthanded goal in Saturday's5-tdismantling of Miami (Ohio). With twowins over thetedHawks, the Wolverines are once again'ba'k in contention for one of thetop-four spots in the C meaning they would get a bye in the first round of the upcoming conference tournament. 'M' gets its revenge in convincing ...…
…2B - January 12, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Why FOX's coverage of the BCS was atrocious 4 Calls to change the Bowl Championship Series are now louder than ever. In Utah, the state's attorney general is investigating the BCS as a possible violation of federal anti- trust law. In an inter- view with The New York1 Times, Pres- ident-elect Barack Obama NATE reiterated his SANDALS desire to see a playoff system at college footb...…
… The Michigan Daily - michigandailyrcom January 12, 2009 - 3B 'II finishes first ien Akron Every runner on part of the traveling squad." Senior team captains Tiffany roster gets chance Ofili, Geena Gall, Casey Taylor and Bettie Wade, along with pro- to compete viding strong support for their younger teammates, collected six By AMY SCARANO combined first-place finishes. Daily Sports Writer The four captains and other seniors have set out to e...…
…4B - January 12, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom 4 4B - January12, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom j Resurgent defense sparks Blue victory ANNA BAKEMAN/Daily Senior Melinda Queen tied for a team-high 12 points and pulled down seven rebounds in a 58-54 loss to Wisconsin on Sunday. Road woes continue as 'M' comeback falls short By ALEX PROSPERI Daily Sports Writer A 7:45 a.m. wake-up call threw a curveball to the Mich...…
…FROM THE DAILY: CALLING ON CONGRESS TO STOP THE SURGE OPINION, PAGE 4 STREAK STOPPED WISCONSIN EDGES WOMEN'S HOOPS SPORTS, PAGE 8 GET YOUR NAME ON THE COVER OF THE ROLLING STONE ARTS, PAGE 5 014C ic4i0. an 4,3ailm Ann Arbor, Michigan www.michigandaily.com Friday January 12, 2007 Duderstadt: End ticket tax breaks Loss of exemption could endanger Big House renovations By KIRSTY MCNAMARA Daily StaffReporter A tax provision that allows Mic...…
…2 - Friday, January 12, 2007 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com MONDAY: The Extremist TUESDAY: Arbor Anecdotes WEDNESDAY: Before You Were Here THURSDAY:F- Campus Characters Explained Why you're in class while your friends are in Cancun The University's vacation calendar explained Have you spent the last week sit- ting on the beech, sipping drinks with umbrellas in them? If you're at the University, the answer is probably no. While t...…
…o The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com NEWS BRIEFS LANSING State Supreme Court hears arguments in A2 benefits case The Michigan Supreme Court again heard arguments yesterday in a lawsuit challenging the Ann Arbor school district's same-sex benefits policy. But the justices didn't focus on the constitutionality of providing health insurance and other benefits to workers' gay partners. The case involves whether 17 taxpayers followed the prope...…
…4 - Friday, January 12, 2007 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com * L71 [ e 41tICl igan wily Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 413 E. Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 tothedaily@umich.edu DONN M. FRESARD EDITOR IN CHIEF EMILY BEAM CHRISTOPHER ZBROZEK EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS JEFFREY BLOOMER MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other sig...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, January 12, 2007 - 5 Seriously, would you surrender your soul to work at Rolling Stone and be on a reality series? Be honest. Dead weight VAPID PEOPLE VYING FOR AN EQUALLY VAPID INTERNSHIP Sweet Charity is now playing at the Ann Arbor Civic Theater By BEN MEGARGEL DailyArts Writer From the opening shots of MTV's new real- ity show "I'm From Rolling Stone," it's woe- fully clear the show's pro...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom "It wa HAJJ gallon of From page 1 at the air After t This year, Hajj, the dates of grims tr which are determined by the 354- of rest an day Islamic calendar, fell over Win- The ne ter Break. For the first time in more travel to than 30 years, Muslim students at day of th the University were able to travel to They Saudi Arabia during the break and and at s fulfill their religious obligation. to spend "Somet...…
…0 8 - Friday,January 12, 2007 Against Purdue, Cagers begin critical stretch By MARK GIANNOTTO Daily Sports Writer In the last week and a half alone, the Big Ten has separated itself into three distinct catego- ries. There are the good Michigan at teams: Wis- Purdue consin and Matchup: Ohio State. Michigan 14-3- There are 0; Purduel12-5-0 the bad teams: When: Saturday Northwestern 8 P.M. and Minne- Where: Mackey sota. Arena And then TV/Radio: ...…
…Thursday,January 12, 2006 Opinion 4A Sports 4A Alison Go locks her doors Swimming plays hard in Puerto Rico j1 C7\ 'ZS SHAgpEvWill u OCN : 7JDENT HOING ,. 11w STATEMENT Arts 8A NBC's "Four Kings" can't save Thursdays One-hundredfifteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.mc/ingandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXVI, No. 53 02006 The Michigan Daily Dispute in Detroit FOREST CASEY/Daily An MTV cameraman trails Susan Kennedy, a student at Ann...…
…2A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 12, 2006 NATION/WORLD Auto handles Dems' pressure Despite heated attacks from Senate Democrats, nominee keeps cool during hearings WASHINGTON - Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito turned asidei Democratic attacks on his judicial record during occasionally emotion- al confirmation hearings yesterday, declaring his impartiality and saying, "If I'm confirmed I'll be myself." At one point his wife, Marth...…
…0 NEWS The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 3A -ON CAMPUS Documentary *reveals life in Iraq after invasion The Institute for the Humanities will be sponsoring a screening of a docu- mentary on the difficulties Iraqi citizens have faced after the recent U.S. invasion. Director Maysoon Pachachi documents her own experiences after returning to her home in Baghdad in 2003 after a 35- year absence. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m...…
…4A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 12, 2006 OPINION lbtl Eliigan flu g JASON Z. PESICK Editor in Chief SUHAEL MOMIN SAM SINGER Editorial Page Editors ALISON GO Managing Editor EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com NOTABLE QUOTABLE Unscrupulous cybercriminals have shown the desire and means to exploit human emotion." - Part of...…
…q The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 5A *44 m a-la d i Ii 1 4,4 444444~ A it "~ 4 ~ 'B AS e * net a .K 3 4 a "q4e4 4 44444444- ~ 4<4 4.4 44 M .tip -4 x4 .,44 i g'' i 44 2: /44W 4''4 ,4 t z h * Y r. y -4 4 4 S44 . 4 A '44424q. .7 44 A,44~£~ ~~~4 x 2r E rd'44 A ' & '4 . 2 e 3 S J. - 4 . - .. . aA . 4 4 44 I 111 Lift? CALENDAR of EVENTS I p I U All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. by Art...…
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… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 7A * NAMESNIK Continued from page 1 That's a great personal loss for me. He was the person I really loved and enjoyed work- ing with, and I know he would've gone on to great, great success being a coach down the road. (But) I can't complain. I think he gave more in the short span of time he was here than a lot of people ever give in a lifetime." Namesnik is survived by his wife, Kirsten...…
…Thursday January 12, 2006 arts. michigandaily.com artspage@michigandaily.com RTe Michigan Sil 8A FuNKY Fouu + 1 FIVE TOP PIECES OF POP CULTURE COMPLIMENTS OF THE DAILY ARTS EDITORS Marcus Vick - Getting underage girls drunk, elbowing an opposing coach in the back of the head, flipping the bird to the West Virginia crowd, getting caught with weed, driving with a suspended license and stomping an opposing player's knee. Marcus "New Mexico" V...…
…Thursday January 12, 2006 sports.michigandaily. com sports@michigandaily.com PjeORThiS 3tilg 9A Forward battles bruises to help team By Daniel Levy Daily Sports Writer Injuries and hockey go hand in hand. In a sport where fans crave the big hit and a gloves-off, sweater-pulled-over-the- head brawl, getting banged up becomes a natural part of playing. No one knows this better than Michigan alternate cap- tain Brandon Kaleniecki, whose physi...…
…10A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 12, 2006 I lieog memr% s We believe in vacations.* ccm/freevacation Your life. You can bring it with you. I I …
…w " w 9 0 0 WILLOW RUN A two-way Continued from page 4B relationship at this site." Just as it seemed that job cuts and/or shutdowns were imminent, the six-speed transmission allowed the plant to continue operating at full capacity. "Productivity-wise, the plant is doing very well," Wootton said. "It has enabled us to retain our work- .force despite the difficulties that the GM market shares have seen. (With the shares falling), demand f...…
… S 9 9 9 9 9 9 V v w I 3B The Daily Dish Richard Murphy discusses the growing blog scene and Ann Arbor. 4B Willow Run Automotive plants fight to stay alive against foreign powerhouses. 5B In My Own Words Kevin Porter talks about his experience as captain of the USA World Junior Char- pionships hockey tearn. 5B Point/Counterpoint The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and G.. Joes argue about who's the superior squadron. 6B Renting Troubles Alan...…
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… -W 9 70 0 EMMA NOLAN-ABRAHAMIAN/Daily The Willow Run plant has been producing automotive and aeronautical parts since 1941. Surviving and Thriving GM's Willow Run plant stays strong in the face of adversity By James V. Dowd / Daily Staff Writer more dormitories and votes for anti- student measures like residential park- ing permit programs. Students grow even more annoyed at the whole situa- tion and the city of Ann Arbor. How can th...…
…U U U 0 e 9 0 long enough to give students some breathing room between moving in and starting classes at the start of September. The role of the University in off-campus housing he University is cer- tainly desirous of con- structively working with students, the City and the private sec- tor in maintaining and improving high-quality student neighborhoods. While there are some limitations as to how far the University can or should go to a...…
… 7W 9 9 9 V v 9 0 , 9 ~~J F- Alan Levy and Dale Winling weigh in on off-campus housing. So much for MONOPOLY, this is real estate 1 '~~ ~~~ o\ ~ By Alan J. 7 0 f \he \h sud \non a in the real world. . Levy Director, Public Affairs and Information, University Housing wo successive years of very large freshman classes with the attendant pressure on being able to house both returning on- campus residents with contracts for the new acade...…
…I Wednesday,January 12, 2005 ". _..,. . Weather Opinion 4 Sports 9 Jordan Schrader wants a lawyer Women's hoops suffers eighth straight loss iFto naugtcll h ~49 LOWv :44 TOMORROW: f:/1:. One-hundredfourteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.mihiandady.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 58 62005 The Michigan Daily LIVE FROM DUBLIN Committee will vote on student code OSCR rejects proposed change that would allow students legal counse...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 12, 2005 NATION/WORLD Sharon: Isra JERUSALEM (AP) - Prime Minister Ariel Sha- ron called Mahmoud Abbas yesterday to congratulate him for his landslide victory in an election to replace Yasser Arafat, signaling Israel's readiness to work with the new Palestinian team after years of boycot- ting Arafat. Both sides said a meeting will take place, but no date was set. Abbas' election victory on Sunday...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 3 ON CAMPUS 'U' to hold flu shot clinic at Union There will be a flu shot clinic today 1 to 6 p.m. in the Pond Room of the Michigan Union. Flu shots are available for students, faculty and staff. The cost is $17 and is payable by cash, check, stu- dent account, Mcare, Grad Care, Care Choices and the Health Alliance Plan. Reservations are required at http:// www.umvn.org. Brown bag lun...…
…4 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 12, 2005 OPINION 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 JORDAN SCHRADER Editor in Chief JASON Z. PESICK Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other pieces do not necessarily reflect the opinion of...…
…I Wednesday January 12, 2005 arts. michigandaily. com artspage@michigandaily.com ARTS 5 ,. TH [E HOTTEST PICKS IN ENTERTAINMENT FROM A DAILY ARTS WRITER Nas's "Street's Disciple" - Hip-hop heads lament over Nas's Illmat- ic heyday like their favorite childhood pet had its head chopped off. Will we ever hear a Nasty Nas again? No, but Street's Disciple is top quality, which is very rare for a double album, let alone for a Nas album. S ...…
…6 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 12, 2005 the michigan daily } h 't YY' }i O 4 _' 1209 BROADWAY: $215,900. A condo with tree-top views of forest &stream, across the street from the New Lower Town development. Walk to the Medical Center. Stroll to Kerrytown & Downtown Ann Arbor via the new Broadway Bridge. Vaulted ceil- ings, 2 lofts, roof windows embrace the natu- ral beauty. Private deck overlooks a babbling brook. Seeing is beli...…
… NEWS Anti-Bush groups push The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 12, 2005 - 7 for economi DETROIT (AP) - David Livingstone says the idea behind the eco- nomic boycott he's organizing is simple: If people don't show up at work or buy things, companies lose money. As he sees it, that's money the Bush administration can't tax, and can't use to run the war in Iraq, pro- tect polluters or chip away at the Constitution. So the Detroit Democrat ...…
…8- The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 12, 2005 ARTS 'The Simpsons' hits its stride in stellar fifth-season DVD set. By Adam Rottenberg Daily Arts Editor There's a reason "The Simpsons" became a pop culture phenomenon. Quick-witted writing, coupled with heart and timeliness, made the series rise above ..__.......__ its mediocre animation to The Simpsons: become one The Complete of the all time Fifth Season great primetime 20th Century Fox...…
… Wednesday January 12, 2005 sports. michigan daily. com sports@michigandaily.com SPORTtS. .d- g-It 9 .......... Blue blown out by No. 5 Ohi14o State By Jack Herman Daily Sports Writer Fourteen minutes into the first half of last night's women's basketball game between Michigan and No. 5 Ohio State, H A Buckeyes senior Caity Matter hit her first 3-pointer of the game. Just 32 seconds later, she dropped in her second trey in a row, forcing M...…
…10 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 12, 2005 Unorthodox foe, tests Wolverines By Megan Kolodgy a force for Michigan thus far - he current- Daily Sports Writer ly leads the Wolverines in rebounds and is second on the team in blocks. But Amaker Tonight, Courtney Sims may have the believes that Sims's formidable reputation, toughest matchup of any Wolverine when as well as the absence of other dominant Michigan (1-0 Big Ten, 10-5 overal...…
…Wather Monday January 12, 2004 ©2004 The Michigan Daily Ann Arbor, Michigan S Vol. CXIII, No. 74 One-hundred-thirteen years ofeditonialfreedom TODAY: briefy n the afternoon. L 35 LOW.- 27 Tomorrow: www~mkchigandailycom Auto show attracts * younger audiences By Ashley Dinges Daily Staff Reporter DETROIT - Opening its doors to the general public Saturday, the 2004 North American International Auto Show is expected to draw almost 850,000 v...…
…NATION/WORLD jobless Iraqis seek end to occupation AMARAH, Iraq (AP) - Impatience with Iraq's occupying forces boiled over yesterday as unemployed Iraqis pelted British troops with stones and a top Shiite Muslim cleric demanded the country's next parliament be elected - not chosen by local caucuses, as fore- seen by the Americans. Also yesterday, a U.S.-backed Iraqi politician said an ongoing purge of members of Saddam Hussein's Baath party ...…
… LOCAL/S TATE CRIMvE Series of thefts occur from E.H. Kraus building A staff member from the E.H. Kraus Building reported laptops stolen on Wednesday, according to Department of Public Safety reports. The damage was estimated at several thousand dollars total, though the number of stolen laptops is not known. The caller reported a suspicious person in the area prior to the theft. A staff member also reported that a digital camera and Walkman ...…
…4A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, January 12, 2004 OP/ED aUle AtkhtmT an tg 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 letters@michigandaily.com opinion.michigandaily. com EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 LouIE MEIZLISH Editor in Chief AUBREY HENRETTY ZAC PESKOWITZ Editorial Page Editors Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All...…
