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November 14, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 52) • Page Image 9

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.cam Friday, November 14, 2008 - 9A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, November14, 2008 - 9A Did you know... that college students get 1 5% off at J . Crew? During the University of Michigan's Parents Weekend- November 14th through 16th-stop by J.Crew, and we'll extend your 15% discount to your family too. Just present your college ID at the register. J.CREW Briarwood Mall 242 Briarwo...…

November 14, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 52) • Page Image 10

…10A - Friday, November 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 6 I CNN's fake news By DAVE REAP is willing to bet Daily Arts Writer is planning to c renewed intere For normal people, the end of the satire by debuti: campaign season should be a relief. news-sketch com The populace Hughley Breaks was shaking while it appears { with excite- **** choosing D.L. Hu ment during on the Sunset Str the primaries D.L Hughey host with great an...…

November 14, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 52) • Page Image 11

…0 0 0 V V V V V V a a 0 e w 8B - Football Saturday - November 14, 2008 Michigan depth chart vs. Northwestern OFFENSE 1. Redshirt sophomore Q B Nick Sheridan 2. Redshirt freshman Steven Threet R B 1. Freshman Michael Shaw 2. Freshman Sam McGuffie 1. Redshirt sophomore FB Mark Moundros 2. Redshirt junior Kevin Grady 1. Junior Greg Mathews WR 2. Sophomore James Rogers WR 1. Freshman Darryl Stonum 2. Redshirtijunior LaTerryal Savoy 1. Fresh...…

November 14, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 52) • Page Image 12

… U U U U U U -0 -- 0 a 0 0 a 0 0 2B - Football Saturday - November 14, 2008 November 14, 2008 - Football Saturday - 7B 2008 Michigan Schedule Utah, L 23-25: Michigan was expected to have growing pains. And after a failed comeback attempt, the Wolverines were on the wrong end of an opening game for the second year in a row. Miami (Ohio), W 16-6: At least this game isn't against Oregon. Michigan should be able to win against the average ...…

November 14, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 52) • Page Image 13

…9 0 0 - v 0 a 0 U a - Ua-1 0 6B - Football Saturday - November 14,2008 BREAKDOWN Cose matc makes special teams key November 14, 2008 - Football Saturday - 3B Seniors' final season marred by transit ion By DAN FELDMAN AND IAN ROBINSON Daily Sports Editors Michigan rushing offense vs. Northwestern rushing defense With junior running back Brandon Minor questionable for the game, the burden will fall on freshmen Sam McGuffie and Michael S...…

November 14, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 52) • Page Image 14

… -0 4B -Football Saturday - November 14, 2008 Rkisin November 14, 2008 - Football Saturday -S5B 'son By Courtney RatkowiakI Daily Sports Editor The field was just dirt, the yard lines drawn in with chalk. It was only green from about April to July,the grassgone amonthbeforethe Detroit Crockett football team started its fall condi- tioning. As the months passed and the days started getting shorter, parents drove to the field and left their...…

November 13, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 51) • Page Image 1

…lfrlc4lp:an Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, November 13, 2008 michigandaily.com ELECTION DAY PROCEDURE Early voting proposed in state Senate More than half of Crisler Arena's seats were empty during last night's men's basketball game against Northeastern, which Michigan won 76-56. The Athletic Department has used creative tactics this year to sell more seasonticket packages to students, including giving tickets away for free. For coverage o...…

November 13, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 51) • Page Image 2

…2A - Thursday, November 13, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Ab 2A - Thursday, November13, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom . _ FRIDAY: Explained The campus renaissance man By May, Arnaud Valeille will have two master's degrees and two Ph.D.s in engineering and space science. In between study sessions, he's managed to squeeze in a Hawai- ian Ironman triathlon, four nights of partying a week and road trips through 25 ...…

November 13, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 51) • Page Image 3

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.cam Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS TEHRAN. Iran Iran tests new missile able to reach Europe Iran said it successfully test- fired a new generation of long range surface-to-surface missile yesterday - one that could easily strike as far away as southeast- ern Europe with greater precision than earlier models: The Sajjil is ...…

November 13, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 51) • Page Image 4

…4A - Thursday,;November 13, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 74L e MiC4loan,)a*l [V 0 0 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 oftthe Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illu...…

November 13, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 51) • Page Image 5

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, November 13, 2008 -- 5A Harris leads Blue to spot inthe BigApple Move to nickel boosts Harrison Sophomore paces Wol- verines with 26 points in rout of Northeastern By ANDY REID Daily Sports Editor During the Michigan basketball team's 76-56 win over Northeastern last night, representatives from the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coach- es vs. Can- cer were NORTHEASTERN 56 faced with MICHIGAN 7...…

November 13, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 51) • Page Image 6

…6A-Thursday, November 13, 2008 /the michligan daily The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom* PARKING SPACES AVAILABLE Please Call 734-665-8825. PARKING SPOT AVAIL mined. an central campas. 734-741-9300 00 4 BDRM. Adorable Abade, I balk., fare., dwskr., free ldry., free parkiag, Fall 09. Big free! perch. Benjamin SI. $2400. Call 734-668-7955 9am-9pin. !! AVAILABLE FOR PALL!! Spacioas anfarnished line hedroom. Close to U/M campas. A/C, dish- wa...…

November 13, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 51) • Page Image 7

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 7A the michigan daily *~i 4 phne 734.764.Z0557 4 0 OFFICE ASSISTANT: AT least a 3.6 WOLVERINESNEEDJOBS.COM RESPONSIBLE, EXPER. ADULT Forest Edge Apartments high school GPA, age 18 or older, job Paid survey takers needed in A2. Child C - for after school care to our two sons, 6 a experience(s) extra-curricular activi- 100% FREE to join. Click on Surveys. and 8 yrs. $10/hr and ...…

November 13, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 51) • Page Image 8

…8A - Thursday, November 13, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com t j Michigan prepares for final stretch Wolverines play Wisconsin in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament By EMILY FREILICH Daily Sports Writer In 30-degree weather under cloudy skies, the Michigan men's soccer team struggled through its suicide sprinting drills at the end of Monday's practice. As the Wol- verines fought heavy legs and tired bodies, Michigan coach ...…

November 13, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 51) • Page Image 9

…the bsde The Michigan Daily ( michigandaily.com The Daily Arts guide to the best upcoming events - it's everywhere you should be this, weekend and why. AT RACKHAM Living up to its name, the Creative Arts Orchestra performs a set of origi- nal music this evening at Rackham Auditorium. The music is inspired by forms contemporary and classic, American and international. And there's one catch: it will all be improvised. The show starts at 8 p.m...…

November 13, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 51) • Page Image 10

…2B - Thursday, November 13, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com The Daily Arts guide to upcoming events in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area. Today 11.13.08 Michigan Comic Book Writer William Messner-Loebs 7 p.m. At Nicola's Books Free Signing - Katy Lederer, Acclaimed New York Poet 7 p.m. At Shaman Drum Free Tomorrow 11.14.08 Tattoo Art Exhibit and LGBT "Art Date" Event 6 p.m. At The Gallery Project $20 donation Charlene Kaye, Ann ...…

November 13, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 51) • Page Image 11

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 3S The death of the American intellectual Joe The Plumber seems like a nice guy. He's easy to talk to and he probably doesn't ask too many questions (not that he knows what he's talking about when he does). But. he isn'tcjust a rhetorical icon designed by clever speech writers to win CAROLINE your vote; he HARTMANN represents something much graver for this country: the dea...…

November 13, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 51) • Page Image 12

…4B - Thursday, November 13, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com I I UMMAs changing body impresses UMMA From Page 1B new auditorium, viewing ceramics in what will be the first gallery space dedicated to Korean art at an American university, or simply having a cup of coffee while enjoyingthe view from the new cafe. The caf6 and the museum's extended- hour "walk-through" space, which Steward is suggesting as a campus shortcut, are int...…

November 12, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 50) • Page Image 1

…9$Wotl -1OPINION What Obama means for a woman who brought Dr. King to Grosse Pointe in 1961, 4A openr, 'ns uttig "win way' 4 ' rTHE STATEMENT What the University's famous "d !Squre arde 'k t.alumni left behind, 4B ~Iie0Iidigan Batt Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, November 12, 2008. michigandailycom TALKING DANCE Tuition credits crdmay take backseat Two wars, economy could mean tax credits for tuition aren't a priority - or Obama could put ...…

November 12, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 50) • Page Image 2

…2A - Wednesday, November 12, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 6 6 CELEBRATING VETS When the 'U'lcked out its own In an era when Communist fear ran rampant, three University profes- sors stood in the center, their patrio- tism questioned by the U.S. House Un-American Activities Committee. This committee, known for investi- gating Alger Hiss and the Hollywood Ten, became the forefront for the later McCarthy trials. Clement Marke...…

November 12, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 50) • Page Image 3

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Obama suggested more aid for auto industry, aides say President-elect Obama sug- gested to President Bush that the administration immediately pro- vide extra help to struggling U.S. automakera, aides to the Demo- crat say, in their first fate-to-face meeting since Election Da...…

November 12, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 50) • Page Image 4

…4A - Wednesday, November 12, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com L714c 4HjC Igan wily 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 illustratio...…

November 12, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 50) • Page Image 5

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, November 12, 2008 -5A When rapper meets Trump andMartha ByJAMIE BLOCK contestants watch in a mix of hor- Daily Arts Writer ror and amusement. It may not seem like senseless Rapper, actor and entrepreneur bickering would be a necessary 50 Cent can add Donald Trump addition to the "Apprentice" for- inpersonator mula, but it actually helps a lot. to his list of ** The fights among team members e...…

November 12, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 50) • Page Image 6

…6A-Wednesday, November 12, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 6 the michigan daily 16 PARKING SPACES AVAILABLE Please Call 734-665-8825. PARKING SPOT AVAIL. immed. on central campus. 734-741-9300. ! BEAUTIFUL LARGE!! Campas Area Homes. 6 and 7 Bdrms. Avail. NOW for May 2009. Central air. Free laundry and parking. Call 734 663-1370 www.nancylat.com E-mail nancylat@umich.edu !!!!2009/10 LEASING HAS STARTED!!!!!!! Great locations th...…

November 12, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 50) • Page Image 7

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 7A LECTURE From Page 1A "Tamara may not be here, but she's always in my heart," the letter read. "I look forward to when Kiara (Tamara's daughter) enters the Uni- versityofMichigan Class of 2017." After showing a 10-year-old news clip detailing events around Williams' murder, School of Social Work Prof. Daniel Saunders, who is the co-director of Interdisciplin- ary Researc...…

November 12, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 50) • Page Image 8

…8A - Wednesday, November 12, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 6 6 A 'Fresh' start for Michigan Douglass and Novak excel in top spot of 1-3-1 zone ByALEX PROSPERI Daily Sports Writer Michigan men's basketball coach John Beilein is known for the 1-3-1 zone defense, but it's tough to judge just how often he will run it on a given night. Before the season, Beilein said he'll use it anywhere between 10 and 60 percent of defensive NOT...…

November 12, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 50) • Page Image 9

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 9A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, November12, 2008 - 9A First job.1 astin mp~o n A chance. An opportunity. A foot in the door. At Goldman Sachs, your first job will give you more. You'll gain access to unparalleled training programs. Work alongside some of the smartest minds in the financial industry. And gain hands-on experience that will serve you rig...…

November 12, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 50) • Page Image 10

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, November 12, 2008 -10A I I ICE HOCKEY'S 10-GAME PROGRES ORT GJON ejVMA4 ,,CH FS2 Oe U OFFENSE: ___ __ USPECIAL TEAMS: & I I The Michigan hockey team's offense has surprisingly been its strength. Sophomores Aaron Palushaj and Louie Caporusso have stepped it up this season along with the rest of the Wol- verines to create two dynamic scoring lines. Caporusso leads the team with nine goals...…

November 12, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 50) • Page Image 11

…S. __ 0 ' a' 0 0 - 0 0 Th Mchga .Dil W desay Nvebe 20 Overcoming apathy' ast week, a sea of students flooded the Diag chanting "O-bam-a! O-bam-a!" and singing "The Star-Spangled Ban- ner," as we wrote our own chapter in Diag history. That kind of thing wasn't sup- posed to happen at the University of Michigan anymore. That purely kinetic energy, those rallying cries that echoed down South University and in the Diag - none of it could h...…

November 12, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 50) • Page Image 12

…V V V V 1 1 0 a 0 ! w w . v Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - The Michigan Dady 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: Andy Brown Cover photo: Chanel Von Habsburg- Lothringen The nuances of Michigan's new medical marijuana law STATES WITH MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAWS necessity in marijuana...…

November 12, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 50) • Page Image 13

…0 S S S V U U U U Sw 0 w f i 6B The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - The Michigan Daily QUOTES OF THE WEEK I voted to dissolve the city because of tax issues mainly." - JOYCE PUCKETT, a woman from Lone Oak, Kentucky, explaining that high taxes influenced her vote to dissolve the city by abolishing the police department, the city government and all elected positions. Lone Oak will now be a "co...…

November 12, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 50) • Page Image 14

…V V V V M ip -h MihgnDa wenedy wv~br12 20 a a W. Wedesay Nvebe 1, 00- -Th Mchga 3 Ad Alumni a nthropology fall the people featured, for- mer President Gerald Ford has undoubtedly left the big- gest mark on the University. The man has a library and an entire school named after him. A more personal legacy, though can be found at the fraternity Delta Kappa Epsilon. When Ford wasn't studying for a dual-degree in political science and econom...…

November 11, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 49) • Page Image 1

…Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Ann Arbor, Michigan michigandaily.com THE ECONOMY AND THE 'U' Faculty focused on retirement accounts Group handling 'U' pensions says number of callers is up 60 percent from last year By STEPHANIE BERLIANT Daily StaffReporter Despite the massive losses suffered on Wall Street in the past six weeks, the retirement plans for Uni- versity faculty and staff have weathered the economic storm fairly well, officials said...…

November 11, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 49) • Page Image 2

…2A - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2A - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Laying down the law of ping pong At about1 a.m.this Saturday, agroup offreshmenguyswas playingpingpong in the Baits I recreational center. They were so consumed with their heated game, in fact, that none of them noticed the visitor who had quietly joined them. Eventually, their concentration was inter...…

November 11, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 49) • Page Image 3

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily:cam Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, November11, 2008 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS WASILLA, Alaska Pali blames Bush policies for GOP defeat Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, amid speculation she'll run for presi- dent in four years, blamed Bush administration policies for the defeat last week of the GOP ticket and prayed she wouldn't miss "an open door" for her next political oppor...…

November 11, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 49) • Page Image 4

…4A - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michiganclaily.com I c, Iicl ig n ail 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 I know obesity is a big problem, and it's good the school cares, (but) at the same time, you shouldn't stop a kid from buying ...…

November 11, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 49) • Page Image 5

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, November 112008 -SA Diners and tattoos: the art of Americana Lions and tigers and giraffes and zebras and planes and penguins and Borat, oh my! A family formula went to Lucky Monkey tattoo parlor the other day to watch a friend get tattooed, while munching on the hippie hash (an ungodly-hour snack consisting of hash browns, random assorted ' veggies and feta cheese) I'd W bought from the Fle...…

November 11, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 49) • Page Image 6

…6A- Tuesday, November 11, 2008 the michigan daily The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 6 PARKING SPOT AVAIL. immed. on OURAPARTMENTS INCLUDE central campus. 734-741-9300 Heat& water Excellent maintenance Great location " FREEFOD' FREE wireless internet 24hr attendant J >i s THE BEST OF ! 4 BDRM. Adorable Abode, 2 baths2 furn., dishwasher, free laundry, free 734-761-2680 parking, Fall '09. Hill St ., $2400/4 or Univern ly~wern-mcan $2500/5...…

November 11, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 49) • Page Image 7

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 7A " With Obama set to take office, labor unions compile wish list Judge: White House needs to recover millions of e-mails HE the uni WAS labor u Obama . looking Labo ing pre Democ include unions, worker hibitin nently and exf Gett busines walk in Still, they'll Bill Cli 12 year the Wh Back cal Le employ leave to es or p. in the e ton ad and the over tl Trade tion on ulti...…

November 11, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 49) • Page Image 8

…6 8A - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 # ) The Michigan Daily - mihigandaily.com focus on Tech game By ANDY REID nament will take place next week. Daily Sports Editor "But that being said, we can't take any game lightly, because if we lose, Just five days after the Michigan it's over with. So we have to worry State basketball team lost an exhi- about Michigan Tech right now." bition game to Division II Grand The Huskies couldn't muster a Valley S...…

November 11, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 49) • Page Image 9

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 9A "That's how you make babies?" MADAGASCAR From Page 5A Wait for the scene where they have plane-con- struction labor struggles with monkeys, a bit like real-life labor politics. (The first film was all about balls-to-the-wall sight gags and showcasing pen- guins.) And the swimming birds are back in force; look for them hijacking trucks at break-neck speed. This time aroun...…

November 11, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 49) • Page Image 10

…10A - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com F0 t0 g Dreams. Realities. If you want to make an impact beyond the city, the country or even the industry where you'll work, meet us. We'll tell you why - in a company where innovation never sleeps - you can exceed your ambitions. oopc'tkor COME TO OUR INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS GROUP PRESENTATION WHEN: November 11th, 2008 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm WHERE: Michigan League SPEAKE...…

November 11, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 49) • Page Image 11

…0 0 0 0 0 0 '0 8B - Tipoff - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 STAFF PICKS The Daily basketball writers do their best to predict what will happen in the world of college basketball this season. Jason Ruth Alex Andy Kohler Lincoln Prosperi Reid Michigan record 16-1S 17-14 16-15 15-16 eig Ten Champion Pardon Michigan State Purdue Purdue se c o n d............................... ..........Sta te.............. ....................W isc.........o n sin...…

November 11, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 49) • Page Image 12

… 0 090 0 V a a 0 2B - Tipoff - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - Tipoff - 7B TIPOFF 2008 2008-2009 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Site Date Opponent Site 2K Sports Classic 1/31 at Purdue West Lafayette 11/11 Michigan Tech Ann Arbor 2/5 Penn State Ann Arbor 11/12 Northeastern or IUPUI Ann Arbor 2/7 at Connecticut Storrs, Conn. 11/20 C vs. C Semifinal New York City 2/10 Michigan State Ann Arbor 11/21 3rd Place or Finals New Y...…

November 11, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 49) • Page Image 13

…0 0 0 0 0 6B - Tipoff - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Is 'Manny Fresh' the answer? Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - Tipoff - 3B BI G EN PREVIEW Manny Harris had a stellar freshman year. Is he ready to make Michigan basketball important again? By Andy Reid Daily Sports Editor Photo by Rodrigo Gaya The Michigan men's basketball locker room is a testament to consistency. Every locker is exactly the same - stark-white uniforms, navy blue warm-ups ...…

November 11, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 49) • Page Image 14

… 0 November 11, 2008 - Tipoff - 5B 48 - Tipoff - November 11, 2008 BREAKING DOWN 'BEILEIN BALL' By Alex Prosperi Daily Sports Writer So what is "Beilein Ball"? According to Michigan coach John Beilein, the offense is based on multiple players cut- ting, passing and shooting. In an ideal situation, Beilein wants four shooters around a big man who can score inside to the basket or step outside and hit the three. His teams are known for their...…

November 10, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 48) • Page Image 1

…C I. e Il~id~in Bail. Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, November 10, 2008] :om AFFIRMATIVE ACTION After Neb. ban, vocal advocate to press on, Colorado voted down proposal to end preferences in first blow to Connerly's campaign By NICOLE ABER Daily Staff Reporter Though the anti-affirmative action movement hit a snag last week when Colorado voters rejected a ballot initiative that would have banned the use of race- and gender-based preferences, b...…

November 10, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 48) • Page Image 2

…2A - Monday, November 10, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michiganclaily.com 2A - Monday, November10, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Professor refuses harassment training A professor at the University of California at Irvine is refusing to participate in required sexual harass- ment prevention training, calling it a "sham." Biology Prof. Alexander McPherson is facing the possibility of unpaid leave if he doesn't attend a training co...…

November 10, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 48) • Page Image 3

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, November 10, 2008 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Obama plans to make immediate impact President-elect Barack Obama plans to use his executive powers to make animmediate impactwhenhe takesoffice, perhapsreversingBush administration policies on stem cell research and domestic drilling for oil and natural gas. John Podesta, Obama's transi- tion chief, said yesterday Obama is reviewing President Bush's...…

November 10, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 48) • Page Image 4

…4A - Monday, November 10, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com -4 myMid iig'an Baly Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard Sc. AnnyArbod, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu 4 On Tuesday night, it was like the whole world was celebrating New Year's Eve. I know there were a lot of Obama babies made that night." - Comedian Ian Edwards, during a comedy set at the Laugh Factory this weekend, as ...…

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