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September 09, 1994 (vol. 104, iss. 120) • Page Image 31

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, September 9, 1994 - 15 Back U mf MS tudents' L 9 Q~'qhrn1 n n fl 4 - --'~ Men's University of Michigan Appasrel Other colleges as well. Choose from in-stock assorted styles and designs. 3.99-99.99 EVERYDAY, now 2.99-74.99. .POFF f EVERYDAY PRICE I "W) EfJ E"I pal m coC- i i TI p TI TI, (~] (~ ~1~ - - o -Ti, 12®~cflJ (20 ®E© 0D ll.E { DY Y=fm tJ 4Y FIR r .r ce.Y)I a --.Elr t s o .m m C!) Em C!] CuE ) a I ...…

September 09, 1994 (vol. 104, iss. 120) • Page Image 32

… ooo LUG \ Massmino tries to clear his name in latest UNLV scandal The Sporting News The controversy involving Nevada- Las Vegas Coach Rollie Massimino and his once-secret supplementary con- tract continues to percolate. Among the most recent developments: Despite calls for his resignation by Board of Regents member Lonnie Hammargren, Massimino says he will not quit. Instead, Massimino says he intends to fulfill the remainder of his origina...…

September 09, 1994 (vol. 104, iss. 120) • Page Image 33

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September 09, 1994 (vol. 104, iss. 120) • Page Image 34

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September 09, 1994 (vol. 104, iss. 120) • Page Image 35

…26 - Michigan Daily-r Kicko#94 - Friday, September9994 I 0 h Michign Daily Th icfjn al Weak defense means launching of Air Wacker for Golden Gophers M-Owl zi=rrruIt uruj 1 Since Jim Wacker took over as Minnesota's coach, the Golden Go- phers have become one of the most exciting teams in the Big Ten. The conference, traditionally known as a bastion of power football, has never seen anything quite like Minnesota's "Air Wacker" offense....…

September 09, 1994 (vol. 104, iss. 120) • Page Image 36

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September 09, 1994 (vol. 104, iss. 120) • Page Image 37

…I:CS""V:.1 i" FrNaf"Y.L /YIIV . INT ,;I lD u.YPI".Zn(9ur"II fw at Cr * ~Miclii~an ~ Ac' ._ --- rll; i F!77 rr!aay, Jr- Lt:lillXf -it ZM4 .. 71w Is _ a mpl-- ..qqmp w- Badgers need Moss, Fletcher running past others for repeat title .. .,.r.. .- When Barry Alvarez took over the Wisconsin football program in 1990, the program was in shambles. His predecessor, Don Morton, led the Badgers to a dismal 4-33 mark during his three-year tenu...…

September 09, 1994 (vol. 104, iss. 120) • Page Image 38

… 6 - The _gan Daily - Kickoff 94-Friday, September 9,191 -- 0 The Michigan Daily - Ki Play speaks loudly for efficient Collins Fighting illini boast nation's bes On most teams the quarterback gets the most attention. He is the star. He gets theglory. Alookatalistof Heisman Trophy winners proves that the quarter- back dominates the limelight. However, quarterbacks at Michi- gan often take a backseat to other offensive stars. Ron Johnson ...…

September 09, 1994 (vol. 104, iss. 120) • Page Image 39

…22 -he Michigan Daily -- Ki if '94 - Friday, Septemb b.,1994 w *' 'he Michigan Da , More experienced Nittany Lions ready for second year, Joe Paterno, whose accomplish- 5-foot-10 and 212 pounds, strong two touchdowns in the 31-13 victory Gelzheiser, the latest product from theIArbor, ments as Penn State's football coach enough to bull up the middle. When he over the Volunteers.That was asignifi- Penn State linebacker factory. O .Ar are al...…

September 09, 1994 (vol. 104, iss. 120) • Page Image 40

… S S 8- The Michigan Daily - Friday, September 9, 1994 "' a 0- Tie Mchigah I- Jdilj -: kii Offensive problems will continue New quarterback creates uncertainty for Hawkeye attack as Fry ente & IIL olve ne Fitness Center The Iowa Hawkeyes were in an unusual position the past two years: they were bad. In 1992 Hayden Fry's club needed a win over lowly Minne- sota in the final game of the season to ensure its 11th bowl bid in twelve sea...…

September 09, 1994 (vol. 104, iss. 120) • Page Image 41

…Ask --.qwr-- -4w,-- -4W- w w -. w w Offensive line strength lies in players' unity V- Returning starters in bold 20 Deollo Anderson 35 Chuck Winters 31 Earnest Sanders 17 Clarence Thompson 24 Brent Blackwell 21 Steve King 37 Jarrett Irons 36 Steve Morrison 44 Rob Swett 95 Bobby Powers 71 Jeff Springer 52 George Howell 91 Matt Dyson* 79 Tony Henderson 8 Trevor Pryce 59 Kerwin Waldroup 94 Jason Horn 53 Ben Huff 5 Mike Elston 96 Will ...…

September 09, 1994 (vol. 104, iss. 120) • Page Image 42

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September 09, 1994 (vol. 104, iss. 120) • Page Image 43

…x-18- TEMichigan Daily - Kicko 4 - Friday, September 9, 4 0 0 0 Th Michigan Daily - Powlus, Taylor suadhin If you mind what the pundits say of - Ron Powlus, Notre Dame's redshirt freshman quarterback, you mightthink he was sent down to South Bend by Touchdown Jesus himself. ;U tr If you listen to Irish coach Lou Holtz, you may believehe comes from - a place perhaps even more legendary. "We did not go to Krypton to re- cruit him," Holtz say...…

September 09, 1994 (vol. 104, iss. 120) • Page Image 44

… 'l The cga Uaily - Kickoff -riay, beptember , '% -a A- 0 The Michiga'n baily Law enforces 'no fly' rule in Blue secondary When Boston College quarterback Mark Hartsell took the first snap in Saturday's game, the Michigan sec- ondary was prepared to make a strong statement that would carry it through the season. But Eagle split end Greg Grice hauled in Hartsell's pass at the Michi- gan 25 yard line over the outstretched hands of fr...…

September 09, 1994 (vol. 104, iss. 120) • Page Image 45

…Th ichigan Daily. -, Kicko k -- Friday, Sep em er 9, X74 ~~8-Th~~ichganDail Kikofq. -Fridy, eptenbe Thdichga74a0l 0_ ThlicllYigan' Daily Don't let this man scare you By RACHEL BACHMANI M att Dyson's Crazy} fft'x Bunny is wrapped up fSv {xi'<f.frf4r tght. It sits in his apatment stuffedbo straight ahead, head cocked unnaturally to one side-- waiting to become the i topic of conversation. "I found this belt-like thing and I} strapped it arou...…

September 09, 1994 (vol. 104, iss. 120) • Page Image 46

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November 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 27) • Page Image 1

…National Tally V.S. Senate 53-47 U.S. House 232-202 U.S. Senate Virginia Charles Robb (D) Oliver North (R) Tennessee Jim Cooper (D) Fred Thompson (R) Bill Frisk (R) / Jim Sasser (D) U.S. Hoi se Illinois Michael Flanagan (R) *Dan Rostenkowski (D) Goverors California *PeteV4ilson.(R) Kathleen Brown (D) Florida Jeb Bush (R) *Lawton Chiles (D) Massachussetts *William F. Weld (R) Mark Roosevelt (D) New York George E. Pataki (R) *Mario M. Cuomo...…

November 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 27) • Page Image 2

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 9, 1994 ENGLER Continued from page 1. not end with this election," Wolpe said. "There's a lot to do with limited resources. Where we can, we're go- ing to work with and support this administration." Despite his concessions, Wolpe promised to remain consistent to Democratic ideals. "When (the governor's) principles head us down a different path, we're going to be the loyal opposition." The jubilant...…

November 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 27) • Page Image 3

… *Students buck state vote for *Democrats By AMY KLEIN Daily Staff Reporter While the Republican Party won in a landslide election nationwide, an on- campus exit poll survey yesterday showed overwhelming campus sup- port for Democrats. Surveys distributed at the Michi- *gan Union, Alice Lloyd Hall, Bursley Hall, Mary Markley Hall, East Quad and South Quad polling places, found the opinions of 173 exiting students. Students strongly favored Dem...…

November 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 27) • Page Image 4

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 9, 1994 cI je £idi~wu &zilg ! L e [0 ± ! g 1Ie f1 : 'Woe is us.' 420 Maynard Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan Jessie Halladay Editor in Chief Samuel Goodstein Flint Wainess - the Daily editorial staff Editorial Page Editors Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of a majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other art...…

November 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 27) • Page Image 6

…6 - ThSe Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 9, 1994 LOST- MOSTLY black 1 yr. old cat. White on paws, chest and belly. Gone since 10/5. Any info please call 668-0227. Bad Credit? No Credit? INSTANT CREDIT! Auto loans with no tumdowns. First Time Buyers. Loans available for bankruptcies. If you Work - You Ride Your Job Is Your Credit Call Mr. Bond at 434-9600 MR. BOND SAYS!! '82 Mazda 626................$300 down '84 Tempo, auto................…

November 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 27) • Page Image 7

… The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 9, 1994--7 DATA ENTRY/OFFICE CLERK positions available with flexible hours in our Ann Ar- bor office. Must be experienced in perform- ing general office duties, able to communi- cate effectively & accurately type 60 wp. Knowledge of medical billing and coding helpful but not necessary (willing to train the right person). If you are an articulate and dedicated individual who enjoys working ,~with pople...…

November 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 27) • Page Image 8

…8 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 9, 1994 Keiley re -elected asAt' General U Crime key issue in race vs. Smietanka DETROIT (AP) -Voters elected Attorney General Frank Kelley to a 40th term yesterday, rejecting federal prosecutor John Smietanka's sum- mons to focus the state office more on fighting street crime. Kelley had 552,284 votes - 57 ,percent - to Smietanka's 415,148 votes, or 43 percent, with 34 percent of the vote counted....…

November 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 27) • Page Image 9

…RTS f 'Hansel and Gretel' leaves a trail of magic University students and children prepare to perform a classic opera By BRIAN WISE Engelbert Humperdink capably demonstrated how to walk that fine line between mass audience appeal and artistic integrity when he composed his first opera, "Hansel and Gretel," 100 years ago. Originally composed as fam- ily entertainment, it contains a wealth of popular folk melodies, and its narra- tive is base...…

November 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 27) • Page Image 10

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 9, 1994 Check out 'Clerks' Lisa Germano: Get geeked for the girl's great new disc and tour By ALEXANDRA TWIN It all started again with "Slacker." The exhumed new wave of low-fi, no- budget, existential opinion pieces, that Clerks Written and directed Aby Kevin Smith; with n/ Brian O'Halloran and Jeff Anderson. is. While Hal Hartley, Nick Gomez and Richard Linklater may be the reigning kings of...…

November 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 27) • Page Image 12

… Women's Swimming vs. Northwestern Friday, 3 p.m. Canham Natatorium Sl Hockey vs. Michigan State Friday, 7 p.m. (PASS) Yost Ice Arena Perles gone at season's end Career with Spartans will conclude with Penn State* EAST LANSING (AP)- Michi- gan State football coach George Perles, accused by a former player of violating NCAA rules, said yesterday he won't be back for the 1995 season. Michigan State president M. Peter McPherson said Perles wi...…

November 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 27) • Page Image 13

…The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 9, 1994 - 13 WOMEN'S SOCCER NOTEBOOK: Blue kickers surpass expectations By NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA Daily Sports Writer Michigan teams are referred to as the "Champions of the West," or so the fight song goes. The first-year varsity Wolverine women's soccer team knew that if it was to live up to that demanding label in the future, it would have to start a strong winning tradition in its first campaign. A...…

November 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 27) • Page Image 14

…14 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 9, 1994 Democrats take 4 of 5 wards in City Council election By JAMES M. NASH and MICHELLE LEE THOMPSON Daily Staff Reporters Bucking a national trend that saw Repub- licans swept into office in unprecedented num- bers, Ann Arbor Demo- crats strengthened their: control of City Council. The party won in each of the wards where it t fielded a candidate. 1st Ward Democrat Tobi Hanna- , Davies staved ...…

December 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 47) • Page Image 1

…e'Elan Unit- One hundred four years of editorial freedom MSA safety walk report details hazardous campus areas Report finds problems with safety phones, lighting By AMY KLEIN Daily Staff Reporter The Michigan Student Assembly has targeted the Medical Center and Markley area, South Forest Avenue 40 North Campus as three of the most unsafe areas on and off campus, in a report released Tuesday. On Oct. 27, MSA asked students, University emplo...…

December 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 47) • Page Image 2

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 9, 1994 RHODES Continued from page 1 Many of the University's candi- dates called the process a positive ex- perience. LSA senior Karen Jones said the interview was "a good chance to evaluate my future goals." "Going to the state competition was an interesting chance to meet some other top students," Jones added. The candidates spoke before apanel of about six interviewers, and each lasted about 30 mi...…

December 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 47) • Page Image 3

…The Michigan Daily -- Friday, December 9, 1994 - 3 :. i. i mA look at the University's *North Campus nuclear reactor By ANDREW TAYLOR Daily Staff Reporter Just two buildings away from the North Campus Commons, tucked between a construction site and a couple pine trees, rests a nuclear reac- tor. This inconspicuous lab looks mple, both inside and out. There are no tinted glass windows or high-story offices, as found on many Central Cam- p...…

December 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 47) • Page Image 4

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 9, 1994 (Ittw cbigun&rg 420 Maynard Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan Jessie Halladay Editor in Chief Samuel Goodstein Flint Wainess Editorial Page Editors Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of a majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other articles, letters, and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The ...…

December 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 47) • Page Image 5

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 9, 1994 - 5 'Marcia' speaks on birth control By DANIEL JOHNSON Daily Staff Reporter About 300 students streamed into the Michigan Union Ballroom yester- day, some to learn about birth control and others to pay homage to pop cul- ture icon Maureen McCormick, also Own as Marcia from the '70s TV show, "The Brady Bunch." McCormick participated in a semi- nar called "Birth Control Matters" - a nationwide contr...…

December 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 47) • Page Image 6

… 6- The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 9, 1994 = m MISSING: TALL-DARK fraternity boy answers to GQR. Last seen playing foosball. If found please call 913-9907. High sen- timental valueY!! 5 '94 TRACK TREK mtn. bike. 800 men's 16 in. $175 & '93 Jazz voltage Trek men's 18 in. $125. 475-2584 after 6 p.m. *** BEER SWEATSHIRTS *** Lg. - XXX, most beer logos avail. Ask for Jeff or lve. mess. 1-800/US1-LOGO. AGE-OLD WINTER ANTIQUES Market. A2, ...…

December 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 47) • Page Image 7

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 9, 1994 - 7 &enate tightens child porn laws LANSING (AP) - In the calm be- fore the end-of-session storm, the Sen- ate approved bills yesterday to strengthen laws against child pornogra- phy and to permit the possession of ferrets in the state. The chamber approved several other P nor bills, as it thinned down its calen- ar in anticipation of next week's fi- nale. And it advanced to final votes legislati...…

December 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 47) • Page Image 8

… RTS 'Disclosure"s no dinosaur By JOSHUA RICH Tom Sanders is having a bad Mon- day. He oversleeps, misses the early ferry to downtown Seattle, and is late for work. Once there, Tom, the manager of manufacturing for DigiCom, a major A Disclosure Directed by Barry Levinson; starring Michael Douglas and Demi Moore. politics into an entirely engrossing, interesting and provocative motion picture. The viewer is drawn into a world of big bucks,...…

December 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 47) • Page Image 9

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 9, 1994 - 9 'Angels' flies into the Arena By J. DAVID BERRY "Angels in America," Tony Kushner's award-winning two-part drama, closed its doors last Sunday, ending one of the longest and most heralded runs a straight play has ever enjoyed on Broadway. If you were like me and missed this tremendous opportunity to be a part of Broad- way history, you have several options: 1) Hop on the train to Chicago, pay...…

December 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 47) • Page Image 10

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 9, 1994 A welcome 'kiss' of Pinter By SHANE MICHAELS Harold Pinter is alive, on stage and ready to confuse (and sometimes even delight) in the RC Players' "Kisses and Chaos: An Evening With Harold Pinter," continuing for a final two shows this weekend at the Resi- Kisses and Chaos: An Evening with Harold Pinter R.C. Auditorium December 2, 1994 dential College Auditorium at East Quad. The evening is...…

December 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 47) • Page Image 11

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 9, 1994 - 11 Some bands become dignified with age. Others, like Love & Rockets, suck. RECORDS Continued from page 10 up with a singer whose vocal abilities hover somewhere around mediocrity. It's bad, Dude, it's bad. - Kari Jones Love and Rockets Hot Trip To Heaven American Recordings A few weeks ago, a forgotten ac- quaintance approached me in a cafe to expound upon the joys of LSD and raves. She readi...…

December 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 47) • Page Image 12

…I- The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 9, 1994 iil l l'1 lil',li , 1111111 {1111'1b 0 0 I I. N" FRIDAY DEC. 9TH ALL CDs, TAPES, VIDEOS, BOOKS ON SALE FROM 9AM - 2AM OPE A Free Posters,Calendars & Condoms while they last! LATE! r ALL C~s 11.99 REG. 15.99 ALL TAPES 7I9 REG.15.99 ALL BOOKS 80% OFF 0 0 r r r E-UOM T r I - I PZWATO FIVE MADE In USA n BLUES EXPLOS teInsecrON! russell s~mins gudah bauer L I L I L I 10.9...…

December 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 47) • Page Image 13

…Hockey at Ohio State Tonight, 7 p.m. Ohio StateFairgrounds S 'TS Wrestling vs. Illinois Tomorrow, 1 p.m. Cliff Keen Arena ne more chance T h e a t e h u p M King, Jackson look to beat Devils for first time ever s Duke's low-post too much for 'M' By SCOTT BURTON Daily Basketball Writer Guards Jimmy King hasn't quite led the team in the same way he had talked about at the beginning of the season. But he'll have to take over Saturday...…

December 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 47) • Page Image 14

…14 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 9, 1994 Ritchie headed for Stanford Sophomore leaves 'M' after disappointing season By CHAD A. SAFRAN Daily Football Writer In a season already filled with plenty of losses, the Michigan foot- ball team suffered one more yester- day when Jon Ritchie decided to trans- fer from the Wolverines to Stanford. The sophomore fullback will not play in the Holiday Bowl Dec. 30 against Colorado State. Once wi...…

December 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 47) • Page Image 15

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 9, 1994 - 15 *Cagers fail early test against Cornhuskers By RODERICK BEARD Daily Basketball Writer Half of the Michigan women's basketball team has not taken its first collegiate final examination. But the Wolverines had a test in a tough Nebraska squad last night at Crisler Arena. The proctors took the form of the Cornhuskers, who taught the young Michigan team that it still has a long way to go before i...…

December 09, 1994 (vol. 105, iss. 47) • Page Image 16

…16- The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 9, 1994 Gingrich takes up Social Security, Medicare solvency Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON - Acknowledg- ing the need to curb the growth of entitlement programs, incoming House Speaker Newt Gingrich said yesterday that wealthy retirees should buy their own health insurance and that Congress eventually must "look at" long-term and perhaps painful ways to keep Social Security solvent. Denying Medicare ...…

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