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…4 Monday, August 3, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com rt JAMIE BLOCK EDITOR IN CHIEF Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ROBERT SOAVE MANAGING EDITOF RACHEL VAN GILDER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR Unsigned editorialsreflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely thev...…

…Monday, August 3, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 15 BRITTANY SMITH I EWP;[ NT1 Altering race dialogue Never has the black American of "Black in America" was to re- story - my story - been told in a introduce ourselves to each other thorough, candid way. Only the and the entire world as black surface has been scratched, and no Americans, telling our complete real effort has been made to delve story and the challenges we face - de...…

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…Monday, August 3, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 9 Apatow 's aptly titled comedy 'Funny People' come in "Funny People." Adam Sandler ("Click") plot. But Sandler actually seems to benefit Hill, "Superbad") and Mark Taylor Jackson plays George Simmons, a successful come- from the seriousness of the film, turning it (Jason Schwartzman, "The Darjeeling Lim- droves to support leading dian and actor who seems to have it all when into ...…

…101 Monday, August 3, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com The longest summer of all time By KAVI PANDEY Daily Arts Writer One of the smash hits of the 2009 Sun- dance Film Festival, "(500) Days of Sum- mer," has finally made its long-awaited release into cinemas nationwide. The film follows greeting-card company employ- ee Tom Hansen (Joseph Gordon-Levitt, "Brick") and his relationship with the girl of his dreams, Summer Finn (Zooey...…

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…P iC t an at l SE11UNDEf)NINETEENYEARS(1)F EDITORIALFREED VI Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, April 3, 2009 michigandaily.com IV-, I . MICHIGAN STUDENT ASSEMBLY Members' low turnout plagues MSA This semester, 30% of members didn't show at meetings By JENNA SKOLLER Daily StaffReporter Throughout the campaign season for the Michigan Student Assembly, members from both parties made it a point that, if elected, they would work to bet- ter inc...…

…2 - Friday, April 3, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2 - Friday, April 3, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom v LEFT A young girl looks at her reflection at the official opening of the University of Michigan Art Museum on Saturday. (SAID ALSALAH/ Daily) MIDDLE LSAijunior Lara Kratmanis studies in the son on the steps of Angell Hall on Thursday. RIGHT Uniersity students paint lockers at Priest Middle School in soothwest D...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, April 3, 2009 - 3 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, April 3, 2009 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Former Illinois Congress votes on Gov. indicted on budget alternatives The Democratic-controlled House approved a budget blueprint drawn to President Barack Obama's specifications yesterday and the Senate hastened to follow suit after administration allies rejected alter- natives from li...…

…4 -Friday, April 3, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com4 E-MAIL BELLA AT BELLZ@UMICH.EDU. 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 oftthe Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustra...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, April 3, 2009 - 5 Fusing fashion and community service By CAROLYN KLARECKI DailyArts Writer While most style-conscious women shop and read fashion magazines for leisure, the girls who make up NOiR's executive board approach the fash- ion industry with a completely different , s conviction. NUR fashion "Fashion's impor- show tant because it's a way to unite people 7 p.m. Sunday from everywhere, ...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com GV Friday, April 3, 2009 - 7 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, April 3, 2Q09 -] CENSUS From Page 1 "Groves is an excellent choice for this important job," Jackson wrote in the statement, "and he will be sorely missed at ISR if con- firmed for the job at Census." With an extensive background in survey research, Groves, who served as associate director of the Census Bureau from 1990 to 1992,...…

…8 - Friday, April 3, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Forcier finding his groove with first-string offense By RUTH LINCOLN Daily Sports Editor While meeting with reporters for the first time since becoming the Michigan football team's first- string quarterback, early-enrollee Tate Forcier couldn't stop smiling. The freshman answered each question excitedly - and he could afford to. With quarterback Steven Threet's trans- fer and ...…

…BIG HOUSE TO BIG LEAGUES After the Wolverines' disappointing season, Tim Jamison, Terrance Taylor and Morgan Trent had a lot to prove at the NFL Combine. See how they fared. U See Sports, Page 8. jie ffiidigan haiy Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, March 3, 2009 michigandaily.com MAIZE AND BLUE IN WHITES UNIE TY HELT SYST Pescovitz tohead UMHS First female to serve as CEO of $1.5 billion unit will take over in May, if approved by regents By KY...…

…2 - Tuesday, March 3, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2 - Tuesday, March 3, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom 4 MONDAY: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: In Other Ivory Towers Campus Characters Explained THURSDAY: FRIDAY: Before You Were Here Photos of the Week Serving hungry students with a smile Quickie Burger owner Kerope Arman has seen his fair share of intoxicated stu- dents with the munchies for fast food. Conveniently locat...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - 3 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS TAMPA, Fla. No SOS response from two missing NFL players The Coast Guard says it has nar- rowed the search area for two NFL players and another man whose overturned boat was found off the Florida Gulf Coast. Coast Guard Capt. Timothy Close says the search area is "sub- stantially smaller," based on w...…

…4 - Tuesday, March 3, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com gan i[y 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 board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, March 3, 2009 -- 5 Raining on my own parade Josh Bayer wishes he could be this sad. H Veay Award-nominated French melodrama is as engaging as it is confusing By BLAKE GOBLE Daily Arts Writer Last year's French melodrama "I've Love You So Long" is difficult to understand with out being a parent. The film's plot revolves around the death of a young child and its resolution is so contentious it's...…

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…The Michigan Daily- michigandaily.com Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - 7 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - 7 SAID ALSALAH/Daily Senior Billy Sauer saved all 14 shots he faced in Saturday's 4-0 win against Ferris State, conipleting the sweep of the Bulldogs. Sauer has strong Senior Night By CHRIS MESZAROS Daily Sports Writer BIG RAPIDS - For a player who will finish his career third among Michigan goaltenders in total w...…

…8 - Tuesday, March 3, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Former Wolverines shine in NFL audition Despite initially low expectations, Trent, Jamison and Taylor strong at Combine By TIM ROHAN Daily Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS - The Michigan football team and San Jose State had an equal number of invitees at this year's NFL Combine. In years past, Wolverines could impress NFL scouts by school and name recognition alone. But this year, ...…

…e ic1 i n i1 Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, February 3, 2009 michigandaily.com FUNDING HIGHER EDUCATION Gov. to ask for tuition freeze, 'U' undecided A passerby walks in front of the currently dark storefront of Red Hot Lovers yesterday. The eatery's owner said he is unsure if it will return to its location on East University. R edHo'su Granholm expected to call for steady tuition rates in exchange for funding By KYLE SWANSON Daily StaffRe...…

…2 - Tuesday, February 3, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2 - Tuesday, February 3, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom MONDAY: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: In Other Ivory Towers Campus Characters Explained THURSDAY: FRIDAY: Before You Were Here Photos of the Week It's always sunny in Blue Front When you walk into Blue Front at 701 Packard St., between the freezers of beer and the shelves of wine is the friendly face and warm sm...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, February 3, 2009 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Officials say Obama to nominate Gregg for commerce spot President Barack Obama plans to nominate Sen. Judd Gregg as com- merce secretary on Tuesday, the White House confirmed on the eve of the announcement as the New Hampshire Republican disclosed an apparent deal that would keep his seat out of Democratic hands. "I have made it clear to the Sen ate l...…

…4 - Tuesday, February 3, 2009 r° a ~, II The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ROBERT SOAVE COURTNEY RATKOWIAK EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR GARY GRACA EDITOR IN CHIEF Unsigned editorials reflect the official position oftthe Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represen...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, February 3, 2009 - 5 Making the Oscars matter Ben Kweller: one classy son of a bitch. Pop rock on Reti Be his Ch Meet faced, writer one of guys in he has fair sha big-thin over th three s es. WI not he up to hi matter The for the artist, urning to Texas, and fortune are simply not realis- tic. Kweller understands this truth n Kweller finds and has never let itbring him down. He makes music ...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, February 3, 2009 - 7 TUITION FREEZE From Page 1 "We share (Granholm's) con- cernsaboutthefinancialhardships of our state and all the citizens of our state," he said. "I can assure you that financial aid will be a big focus in our budget planning and development." The University has raised tuition every year for the past nine years. Increases have ranged from a 2.8 percent-increase in 2000 and 2...…

…8 - Tuesday, February 3, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 8 - Tuesday, February 3, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom No need to panic, Blue s 21-game drought future still looks promising ends for Czarnik By CHRIS MESZAROS his best hockey, and Czarnik is de efi- After his team blew a 20-point lead to the Chicago Bears in 2006, former Arizona Cardinals coach Dennis Green erupted during his postgame press conference. His ...…

…her life around, but if it's anything like her =. ,x new album, it's still a train wreck. R See Arts, Page; n It'3aaiIj Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, December 3, 2008 michigandaily.com CROWNING MR. ENGINEER DETROIT THREE IN CRISIS Picture darkens for GM, Chrysler ANE CESRE/uaiy Karan Patel, a graduate student in the School of Engineering and member of Theta Tau, is crowned as Mr. Engineer 2009 at Stamps Auditorium last night. Contestan...…

…2A - Wednesday, December 3, 2008 Ann Arbor's abolitionists Today, the intersection of Huron and Division Streets offers hectic traffic, local news, delivery pizza and gyros. But in 1836, the corner lot now occupied by The Ann Arbor News was a First Presbyterian Church, which served as headquarters to the Michigan State Anti-Slavery Society. The society was one of Ann Arbor's many contributions to the abolitionist movement 25 years before the...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.cam Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS NEW YORK Nov. auto sales worst since 1982 U.S. auto sales plunged 37 per- cent in November to their worst level in more than 26 years, dash- ing expectations that this dismal year for vehicle demand had found a bottom, and adding more ammu- nition to the Detroit automakers' case for a con...…

…)l 4A - Wednesday, December 3, 2008 L7 ef fl9E d The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.cam Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ANDREW GROSSMAN EDITOR IN CHIEF GARY GRACA EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR GABE NELSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations rep...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday December 3, 2008 -5A A music lover's checklist Worst Abraham Lincoln costume ever. Every music fan has a list of things they hold dear to their hearts that few other music fans . can say they've done. Maybe you grabbed an inflatable MAT Superman EMERY from a Sufjan Stevens concert. Maybe you slept with Lily Allen (If you did, I'm sorry). Maybe you passed out in a CBGB bathroom stall and now ...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.cam Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 7A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 7A * After Prop. 2, 'U' to expand stem cell efforts Granholm urges Obama to back struggling automotive industry STEM CELLS from Page 1A embryos the Unit research she does now, Collins ethical a said scientists in her lab approach tific com their daily tasks with increased Resea optimism ever since Pro...…

…8A - Wednesday, December 3, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Sauer losing ground in goalie battle By MICHAEL EISENSTEIN Daily Sports Editor It was supposed to be Billy Sau- er's year. Last season he emerged as one of the country's elite goalies, leading the country in wins, and played a key role in Michigan's first Frozen- Four run in five years. But after posting 30 wins and a 1.95 goals-against average last season, the senior i...…

…D 0l h ihia ensa,6eebr 20 1 0 0 0 00 I'm sorry. I'm shy. Ihad gone out one night to a friend of a friend's house for a small gathering and I could hear her housemates commenting quietly to each other as I left. "I was just trying to be polite, you know, start a conversation. She was kind of a bitch." My quiet disposition often elicits this reaction from those who don't know me. People tend to find me intimidating, assume I think the worst o...…

… ,0 9 0 - . -.-s " *- ,: I Wednesday, Decem er3208Te Mchgn aly Magazine Editor: Jessica Vosgerchian Editor in Chief: Andrew Grossman Managing Editor: Gabe Nelson Photo Editor: Chanel Von Habsburg- Lothringen Junk Drawer: Brian Tengel Center spread design: Hillary Ruffe Cover photo: Chanel Von Habsburg- Lothringen new rules rule 164: You can't be a snob about New York unless you're from there. And even then, don't push it. rule 165: If yo...…

…i i i S Th '. ' . 3 - . 6O*yDecmbr , 00 0 0 0 Wednesday, December 8 - . QUOTES OF THE WEEK .'m :1i it ABOUT CAMPUS ILLUSTRATIONS BY JOHN OQUIST I IT if - I1 ! L! L IMMEMEM He was bum-rushed by 200 people. They took the doors off the hinges." - JIMMY OVERBY, an employee at a Wal- Mart in Long Island, describing the stampede of shoppers that killed one ofhis coworkers on "Black Friday." In the same rush, a woman mis- carried her child ...…

… Npnpai - 0 0 Q 0e 0 Wensdy Deeme 3 :0 - ihga al AFFIRMATIVE TWO YEARS AFTER PROPOSAL 2 PASSED, THE CAMPUS DIALOGUE ABOUT AFRMATWEACON LARGELY WENT SILENT. THE UNIVERSITY ADOPTED NEW POLICIES TO MAINTAIN DIVERSITY, BUT DESCRIPTOR PLUS IS FAR FROM A PERFECT, PERMANENT SOLUTION. THE EVOLUTION OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: TIMELINE 1961 1 964 President John F. Kennedy coins the term in an executive order mandating that projects financed with fede...…

…Iie 1idigan Baily Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, November 3, 2008 michigandailycom NEARING THE FINISH Groups, make last pushes on campus College Dems chair: We're 'trying to run up the score' By JULIE ROWE Daily StaffReporter After months of campaigning, the College Democrats and Col- lege Republicans are preparing for their final campus push to turn out voters for their respective can- didates. With polls showing a double- digit lead for De...…

…2A - Monday, November 3, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2A - Monday, November 3, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom j - m MONDAY: TUESDAY: Other rTowers Arbor Anecdotes WEDNESDAY: Before You Were Here THURSDAY: Campus Characters FRIDAY: Explained Harvard Law Prof. sues RIAA HIGH WIRE ACT A Harvard law professor is question- ing the constitutionality of a statute used by the Recording Industry Asso- ciation of Am...…