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November 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 59) • Page Image 1

…I1 fidigan Oaim Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, November 25, 2008 michigandaily.com INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS At 'U; rise in study abroad leads trend Moi to fi ne The dents creasec nations the nu institut studyi. acaden Last ranked Dur year, studied studen ing the to the a natis public The resent more t erage o Nic tor of t ternati re students going fice has amped up its recruitment efforts to encourage more students oreign countries, to study...…

November 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 59) • Page Image 2

…2 - Tuesday, November 25, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com , 2 - Tuesday, November 25, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom g Im Late night show at the Fishbowl RF Tq. T TTF As I was working on one of the Bot, even if it was four papers standing between me fly, well done, si and all the turkey my tummy can making my nighta! handle, I was interrupted by loud and a bit more nake banging on the big windows of the Hint: I wo...…

November 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 59) • Page Image 3

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Bush: Citigroup deal necessary President Bush argued yesterday that the government's dramatic rescue of Citigroup was necessary to "safeguard the financial system" and help the economy recover, and he said there could be more such moves if other institutions need help. Bush said he approved the action, recommended by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson,...…

November 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 59) • Page Image 4

…4 - Tuesday, November 25, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com LJb iMdiigan ,& aih A Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynatd 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 illustration...…

November 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 59) • Page Image 5

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, November 25, 2008 -5 The art of improvisation grew up with a recording studio in the guest room, complete with a hi-fi ADAT 8-track recorder, an audio mixing table covered in color-coded knobs, a synthesizer that came with over 300 sound options and a $1,000 'microphone my uncle kept in a varnished maple box. It was state- of-the art for the '90s. I was six years old. I lived in the room next ...…

November 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 59) • Page Image 6

…;- Tuesday, November 25, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4 the michigan daily PARKING SPACES AVAILABLE Please Call 734-665-8825. PARKING SPOT AVAIL. imned. on central campus. 734-741-9300 for rent !! AVAILABLE FOR FALL!! Spacious unfurmished two bedroom. Close to U/M campus. A/C, dish- washer, laundry, balcony, free parking. Call 734-944-2405. !! SPRING LEASE 1143 Forest Ave. 6 bdrm & study. 2 baths: with dwshr., microwave, dis...…

November 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 59) • Page Image 7

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 7 PROFESSOR * From Page 1 declaring that "the wind is up" - are quoted among English majors like other quote "Top Gun." He also specializes in Shakespeare, the Bible as literature, the works of Primo Levi and helped found the University's Royal Shakespeare Com- pany Residency program. Williams has also wonmore than a dozen awards, fellowships and grants during his academic c...…

November 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 59) • Page Image 8

…1 8 - Tuesday, November 25, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Disappointing finish for Michigan at NCAAs By FELIX CARREON Daily Sports Writer TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - One race. One last opportunity to leave a last- ing impression after four years of hard work, early morning practices, injuries, victories and tears. Before the gun sounded for the NCAA championships at the LaVern Gibson Championship course, Mich- igan men's cross countr...…

November 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 59) • Page Image 9

…The Michigan Daily -- michigandaily.com Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 9 I ICE HOCKEY Penalty kill a rare bright spot Power-play unit has not allowed a goal in three weeks By CHRIS MESZAROS Daily Sports Writer OXFORD - The Michigan hock- ey team struggled all weekend. It couldn't score, it floundered on defense and it got swept in the series But one positive that came out of the weekend was Michi- gan's penalty kill. . The last time Michigan ...…

November 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 59) • Page Image 10

…10 - Tuesday, November 25, 2008ThMihgnDly-mhgadlcm The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 0 >t r ':E 4- 2- iSr ~r+'>tii z* ",kf a / r} ' r r , l ,.. 4 Mi4 4 1, v r el tI bI S " - '-r j r rI d _.FF 5 rr i+? -nh4 1 a 1r L4 rI 2 i,*F 1 . I 0w~rTO_ FO r/ rtttOY0 y4 / OI a so a rv' U vsi 4 …

September 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 18) • Page Image 1

…A tribute to the best of our middle school years The B-side 0 0 400 IIE ffid~igan BaiIlj Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, September 25, 2008 michigandaily.com CAMPUS SAFETY Crime alerts now headed to your inbox Officials worried change will allow students to learn about incidents earlier and more that campus didn't consistently. "We recognized that it was not learn about crimes only creating more work for others, but it also was not consist...…

September 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 18) • Page Image 2

…0 2A - Thursday, September 25, 2008 N ew s The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com THE GENIAL DOORMAN AT DOMINICKlS For Silvio, the bar is a family business From the frost-proof ceramic tables on the porch to the tricolored ceramic pillars inside the bar, Silvio, the "doorman" at Dominick's, has left his mark in countless ways inside the popular campus bar. The cousin of the bar's founder, Silvio was present at the inception of Dominick's,...…

September 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 18) • Page Image 3

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS NEW YORK Obama: "more important than ever" to hold debate Republican John McCain said yes- terday that he wants to postpone Fri- day's debate to deal with the nation's financial problems, but Democrat Barack Obamasaid "it's more impor- tant than ever" that the country hear from its next...…

September 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 18) • Page Image 4

…4A - Thursday, September 25, 2008 1111011 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 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. Ali other signed articles and illustrations represent ...…

September 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 18) • Page Image 5

…The Michigan Daily - rmichigandailyTcom Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 5A FOOTBALL Ortmann to play Saturday Mathews on the mend, ready for Big Ten opener Wolverines getting healthier as Big Ten opener approaches By DAN FELDMAN Daily SportsEditor The Michigan football team's practice Wednesday was brighter than in recent weeks. Under the NOTEBOOK blinding Septem- ber sun, the Wolverines had more players in white jerseys, which denote full h...…

September 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 18) • Page Image 6

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September 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 18) • Page Image 7

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 7A QATAR From Page 1A ly by Qatar University, which hopes to develop its resources, techniques and personnel so it can conduct social research. But there will also be advantages for ISR and the University of Michigan as a whole, Howell said. He also said opportunities might arise for students to be involved in the new social research projects in Qatar, where the population...…

September 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 18) • Page Image 8

…0 8A - Thursday, September 25, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Democrats delay plan to censure Sen. Lieberman for bashing Obama Granholm to speak at 'U' today HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Con- necticut Democrats, angry that Sen. Joe Lieberman is campaigning for the Republican presidential candi- date and criticizing his own party's nominee, agreed yesterday to circu- late a resolution to censure the vet- eran politician but won't ...…

September 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 18) • Page Image 9

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 9A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 9A ! VOLLEYBALL From Page 5A that in that set." In the middle frame, Michi- gan seemed to have a comfort- able lead at 18-14 before Ohio State went on a quick run to cut the lead to 23-22. In the end, Michigan proved too much for the inexperienced Buckeyes, winning the set 25-23. The Wolverines came o...…

September 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 18) • Page Image 10

…0 10A - Thursday, September 25, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com SUIT YOURSELF FOR SUCCESS The right suit can open any door. Make sure you walk through it in style. The Limited Suiting Collection. Dress for success. 0 YOR COEEID AND GET The Perfect Travel Suit "Separates Now through Sunday, October 5, 2008, while supplies last! OPEN A UL ITED CREDI CARD ACCOUNT TODAY AND GET AN ADDITIONAL 1% OFF YOUR PURCHASE. Valid at Briarwood M...…

September 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 18) • Page Image 11

…lS _ x. , 6, A The c Daly I michigandaily.com Thursday, September 25, 2008 The Daily Arts guide to the best upcoming events - it's everywhere you should be this weekend and why. AT THE ARK This Saturday at the Ark, celebrate the sounds of Michigan as North featur- ing Brian Lillie and Jim Roll visit Ann Arbor.. The CD premiere show features over a decade's worth of musical colaboration. Make sure you do not miss this event. Tickets are $12 ...…

September 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 18) • Page Image 12

…2B - Thursday, September 25, 2008 CA LENDA R The Daily Arts guide to upcoming events in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area. Today 9.25.08' Trunk-a-Palooza: Garage Sale in Kerrytown 5 p.m. At the Farmer's Market Free "Out of Our Minds: Learn- ing to be Creative" Penny Stamps Lecture with Sir Ken Robinson 5:10 p.m. At the Michigan Theater Free Tomorrow 9.26.08 "The Art of Movement: Parkour and Freerunning" Featuring Levi Meeuwen- berg, Former "N...…

September 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 18) • Page Image 13

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 38 COURTESY OF BBC Replacing guilty pleasures with books Faces of "TRL''s golden age. n1 an, I rel the cos Keep approx Orwell then in new bo subscri 15 year acquiri these b Adjust inflatio based o age ear in 2007 transla to roug £2,386. $4,369. sounds conside Orw £40 a y adjuste above, today, (The hers ma into ac UK and criteria founde com - v the exc explain Orw on par ...…

September 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 18) • Page Image 14

…4B - Thursday, September 25, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4B - Thursday, September 25, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Setting the standard for cinematic graphics By BLAKE GOBLE Daily Film Editor "Aww, I missed the auditions for 'Hook 2?'' Perhaps the best video I've seen on YouTube ina long time is the "Kyle Cboper Demo Reel."An art-school find, the video is both striking and arresting. Set totrip- hop, this hi...…

September 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 18) • Page Image 15

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 5B A televised dance dance revolution COURTESY OF DREAMWORKS SKG "Are you sure you want that keg tap back?" H1OLLYWOOD' S CHIAML\ELEON Billy Bob Thornton reflects on his diverse career. By Sheri Jankelovitz I Daily Arts Writer By TRINA MANNINO DailyArts Writer Reality TV isn't all bad. Sure, it's gimmicky and the contestants are usually attention whores in desperate need ...…

September 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 18) • Page Image 16

…6B - Thursday, September 25, 2008 The Michigan Daily michigandailycom 6 Saying goodbye to American treasures As amusements parks continue to close, the American Dream fades away By David Watnick I Daily Music Editor RUCErl SRNG7EN D etractors, both domesti- cally and abroad, have long accused America of being devoid of culture. And while the United States certainlyhas awealth ofshortcomings,culturalemptiness is one problem it does not ha...…

March 25, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 120) • Page Image 1

…A return to relevance Blue beats VCU to advance in NIT Sports, Page 9 From the Daily: Don't cross the GEO picket lines Opinion,Page4 3Iie ffidiigan Bai& ONE-H ED>:1IFT] "F E D Ann Arbor, Michigan_ Tuesday, March 25,2008 michigandailycom Negotiations fail, GEO set for walkout With no deal in place after almost five months of talks with administration, many GSIs and students will skip class for the day By JACOB SMILOVITZ Daily StaffRep...…

March 25, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 120) • Page Image 2

… 4 2 - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Taken ft One of my friends and I were enjoying a late night feast at the Fleetwood Diner when a scrag- gly-looking kid approached our table. He said that he had just gotten off the train from Denver and needed to get to class in East Lansing tomorrow. The Michigan State Univer- sity student asked us if we could spare a few bucks. One-upping him, we figured we might as well give him a ride and make an adventure...…

March 25, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 120) • Page Image 3

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Bush: 4,000 lives weren't lost in vain Marking a grim milestone, a de- termined President Bush declared yesterday the lives of 4,000 U.S. military men and women who have died in Iraq "were not lost in vain." The White House signaled anew that additional troops won't be pulled out soon. A roadside bomb in Baghdad killed four U.S. soldiers Sunday night, p...…

March 25, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 120) • Page Image 4

… I 4 - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Ny Id I*an4,al Edited and managed by students at the University ofMichigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Even children understand that lying is wrong." -Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, in a press conference yesterday after announcing 12 felony charges against Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, as reported yesterday by The Detroit Fr...…

March 25, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 120) • Page Image 5

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, March 25, 2008-5 Exposure for the unexposed A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, the evil Empire - we'll call it Hollywood - was wag- ing war against the Rebel forces known as independent filmmakers. It was a long and bitter fight, but even rebels, apparently, can't resist the temptation of lucrative merchandis- ing deals and a well-stocked Kraft service _______ table. A hun- dred-odd ye...…

March 25, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 120) • Page Image 6

… 6- Tuesday, March 25, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom the michigan daily 4 I PARKING SPACES AVAILABLE. 665-8825. PARKING SPOT AVAIL. on central campus. 734-741-9300. furiture 1050 Al 4 BDRM 2 bath hse avail. 6/1/08. Easy access to UM, WCC, and EMU. Ca- ble/utils. $390-$490 per room/month. 734-572-8550. cardonp@yahoo.com 060 1! GREAT APARTMENTS & HOUSES FOR 08-09!! A combination of quality and prices you can't Beat! We have Hses...…

March 25, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 120) • Page Image 7

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - 7 With no agreement on contract, GSIs to hold walkout Remains of WALKOUT, From Page 1 support the GSIs and to support our working conditions here and to not cross the picket line," Woods said. "We teach a good portion of the courses and the classes here at the University and we hope that the undergraduates and the faculty will recognize the work we do for the University." Hele...…

March 25, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 120) • Page Image 8

… 4 8 - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Kilpatrick charged with perjury, eight felonies 4 If convicted on all counts, Detroit mayor would face up to 80 years in prison By MONICA DAVEY and NICK BUNKLEY The New York Times DETROIT - For the past two months, as scandal swirled on and on, residents here knew that their mayor, Kwame M. Kilpatrick, was under criminal investigation. Still, when a county prosecutor an...…

March 25, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 120) • Page Image 9

…The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, March 25, 2008 -9 MICHIGAN 75, VCU 57 Long time coming Rust heals fast with CCHA title on the line Despite fractured fibula, freshman sets up key goal against RedHawks By COURTNEY RATKOWIAK Daily Sports Editor After Michigan's title-clinch- ing win over Miami (Ohio) Satur- day, freshman Matt Rust stood by the team bus with a black and blue CCHA Champions hat on his head. It had been a bruising...…

January 25, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 83) • Page Image 1

…'S SUKINb SORT-OF FOLK FESTIVAL MEKELBURG: RO home record This year's A2folk fest isn't all folk, Honesty from a pc Indiana. but it's still worthwhile. it's not enough. Sports, Page 8 Arts, Page 5 Iie fidcga Daitj -1. DITOdRA Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, January 25, 2008 michigandaily.com NEAR-CAMPUS SHOOTING Myrick turns himself i to police 'U' student was accompanied by attorneys at AAPD Detective Bureau more than a week after near-camp...…

January 25, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 83) • Page Image 2

…2 - Friday, January 25, 2008 MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers TUESDAY: Arbor Anecdotes WEDNESDAY: The Extremist The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com THURSDAY: FRIDAY: Explained Before You Were Here M g ai 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.tnichigandaily.com KARL STAMPFL DAVID GOH Editor in Chief Business Manager j 734-647-3336 734-764-0558 A n n s EtorniChiAf Buspness Mandaiy.coni gobCichigadaiyco CANTACT INFnVRAAT11nN Gangs of. ...…

January 25, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 83) • Page Image 3

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, January 25, 2008 - 3 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, January 25, 2008 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS PEARL, Miss. U.S. border patrol cracks down on the interior Federal agents, with help from local law officers, have begun inter- cepting illegal immigrants and smugglers along stretches of high- waydeep in the U.S. interior, where those who have slipped into the country usually have little chance...…

January 25, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 83) • Page Image 4

…0 4 - Friday, January 25, 2008 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 I am a noise-polluting, diesel-soaking, Gulfstream-flying rock star." - U2 lead singer Bono, confessing to former vice president and environmental activist Al Gore that his celebrity lifestyle is not conducive to environmentalism, as reported ...…

January 25, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 83) • Page Image 5

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, January 25, 2008 - 5 ALBUM REVIEW Magnetic Fied forever. . Frantic musicians shed the gimicks on their latest LP in exchange for pop rock aesthetic By GABRIEL BAKER Daily Arts Writer Something like folk TOP: When East Quad kids grow up. BOTTOM: "Seriously, what is he wearing?" tephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields have penchant for gimmickry. They also have a way of cre- ating loony, simplis...…

January 25, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 83) • Page Image 6

…A 6- Friday, January 25, 2008 the michigan daily The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4 !!i RUUVIIVAT E FINDER!!! Let $$$$$$$$$$ 3 BEDROOM FURNISHED apart- CMB match you with the perfect room- 2 Bedroom Available ment located close to Kerrytown and mate. 741-9300. annarborapartments.net Immediately Campus, includes multiple parking spots. Call Dan at 313-300-4455. CLASSIC AUDIO FOR sale. McIn- tosh amp MC2100 $500. Preamp C28 with case ...…

January 25, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 83) • Page Image 7

…The Michigan Daily - michigandailytcom VETERANS From Page 1 cerns of studentveterans. "We all have a deep sense of grat- itude to our veterans," Hower said. "If they are interested in pursuing an education and think that'Michi- gan is the right place for them, then we want to make that happen." Hower said the Office of the Reg- istrar had already partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure students get G.I. Bill benefits ...…

January 25, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 83) • Page Image 8

… I 8 - Friday, January 25, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com THE 'D' AWAKES Stellar defense seals M' win By ANTHONY OLIVEIRA Daily Sports Writer Before each game, coaches jot down points of emphasis on the locker room white board. In last night's contest against Indiana, one of Michigan coach Kevin Borseth's comments read: "Defense, you've got to rescue us." The Michigan women's basket- ball team heard its coach loud and clear, ...…

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