…Opinion 5 Elliott Mallen: The truth behind the ubiquitous Nalgene Arts 9 Happily ever after: The Daily sizes up "Shrek 2" One-hundred-thirteen years ofeditorilfreedom Monday, May 24, 2004 Summer Weekly www.michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan m Vol. CXIII, No. 143 @2004 The Michigan Daily Lirhtning strikes twice Student reports glitch in Wolverine Access to 'U' By Ashley Ding". Daily News Editor When LSA junior Jon Oberheide used Wolver-...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 24, 2004 NEW S Inte faithconference held ii lzkht ofMass. ruli LG gay rights activists, are fighting for the LG BT legalization of sam n-sex marriage '& Continued from Page 1 because it offers more rights than a '' '' mnk urg Da andMusim ctiistcivil union. Unlike marriages, civil a son aa eandMuslimactivt unions deny couples their federal bene Faisal Islam, held several workshops. fits, such as the right to...…
…NEWS The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 24, 2004 - 3 Standig u. for freedom Exhibit explores religious diversity in Metro Detroit By Michael Moore and Karen Schwartz Daily Staff Reporters Bill McNeece, director of photogra- phy for the Pluralism Project at the Uni- versity of Michigan-Dearborn, said photography of different religious events taken by himself and students participat- ing in the project often elicit questions about how he manag...…
…4 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 24, 2004 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 NIAMH SLEVIN SUHAEL MOMIN tothedaily@michigandaily.com Editor in Chief Editorial Page Editor lull EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other pieces do not SINCE 1890 necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michigan Daily. ...…
…VIEWPOINT The continuing struggle. The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 24, 2004 - 5 Not just any old water bottle ELLIOTT MALLEN IRRATIONAt EXUB ERANCE The Board o unanimo does n result, s idesegreg regardle have acc Unfortun promise its entir segregat overwhe districts gated by Dese many ne ensure sa all. Ho still segre overwhel ticular remain u quate to iting low to low qu even in minoritie those of t These addresse desegreg BY JASMINECLAIR ...…
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…michigandaily.comn/arts MONDAY MAY 24, 2004 (John Cleese, "Charlie's Angels: Full Trt- 4 predictable twists and tle") and Queen Lillian (Juli, Andrews) stiff these "surprises" are so e believe Prince Charming has cured her of done that one wonders her ogre curse and are unaware of both Fiana included in the movie at and Srek's green appearances. Shrek stub- creato of "Shrek 2" seei bornly refuses to meet Fiona's parents, mark- that the yave...…
…10 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 24, 2004 ARTS McDocumentary lacks passion By Alexandra Jones Day Arts Editor-- The Streets bring a new twist to rap 6 MOVIE REVIEW **, Call filmmaker Morgan Spurlock opportunistic and self-absorbed. Say that he ignores many issues he says he'll address in his new film "Super Size Me," Super Size and, well, you'd Me be pretty accu- At Michigan rate. A documen- Theater tary on the role fast food plays ...…
…SPORTS sports.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com MONDAY MAY 24, 2004 Washed out: Weather, drama extend NCAA Regional -k I N T "By James V. Dowd Daily Sports Writer Seven teams reached their destiny and earned a place in the Women's College World Series this weekend, but it seems the Region VI Tournament in Ann Arbor is destined to never end. Rain delays have slowed almost every game of the douhle-elimination tournament. Top- seede...…
…12 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 24, 2004 Si ?ORT S lvi Nine disappointed in search for two-seed By Ryan Sosin Daily Sports Editor It wasn't exactly a storybook way to end the regular season. There was a villain in the form of rain for the Michigan baseball team to stave off and a prize waiting for them had they won in Sun- day's nightcap. The prize was a No. 2 seed in Wednesday's Big Ten Tournament. But sloppy play and missed opportuni...…
…Opinion 5 Sam Singer: Don't allow China to "take out" Taiwan Sports 1 Softball falls in Big Ten, set to host NCAA regionals 1b0rbig floilti0& One-hundred-thrteen years ofedtoril freedom Monday, May 17, 2004 Summer Weekly www.michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan * Vol. CXIII, No. 142 02004 The Michigan Daily DKE member arraigned after ATO vandalism T Fraternity member causes $10,000 in damage, could face up to 10 years in prison By Ashley ...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 17, 2004 NEWS City sues medical filtration company for contamination 6 By Mona Rafeeq DailyNews Editor The city of Ann Arbor filed a lawsuit against Pall Life Sciences Wednesday in the Washtenaw County Circuit Court asking that the company pay damages for contaminating a water supply well. Ann Arbor Water Utilities Director Sue McCormick said in a press release that in 2001, the city discovered one of ...…
…NEWS The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 17, 2004 - 3 Administrators and students respond to Willis' resignation TOP: Forty-seven windows were broken at the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house this weekend. The interior and exterior damage is estimated at a total of $10,000. LSA sophomore Stephen Sanford, a member of Delta Kappa " Epsilon is facing charges for the crime and will receive a trial date within the next 11 days. - ~WW W - .& I A 7 :....…
…4 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 17, 2004 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 NIAMH SLEVIN SUHAEL MOMIN tothedaily@michigandaily.com Editor in Chief Editorial Page Editor till EDITED AND MANAGED BY AMEDITSTUDENTS AT THE Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other pieces do not w kSINCE 1890 necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michigan...…
…AMHERST Continued from Page 4 "un-American" as his detractors have stipulated; his efforts to create debate are at the center of the democratic process. Rather than support this exercise in independent and critical thought, the Univer- sity administration has shunned Rene Gonzalez. In so doing, they have put a stain on their reputation as a university and institute for intellectual discourse far worse than anything caused by a controversial op...…
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…michigandaily.com/arts AR T S MONDAY MAY 17, 2004 By Raquol Laneri By Raquel Laneri Daily Arts Writer M!VE REVI EW * epicting suicide in a movie is a tricky task, manding delicacy and attention to achieve emotional balance. Filmmakers often approach the subject with too heavy a directorial hand, making Wilbur suicide the culmination of Wilbur depressing event after Wants to depressing event in an Kill Himself attempt to force the viewer to ...…
…10 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May17, 2004 ARTS- Must ... buy ... Dave Matthews CD! New 'Resident' plays too stiff By Adam Rottenberg Daily Arts Writer The long and storied history of the "Resident Evil" franchise has R recently been Resident marred by unin- Evil: spiring sequels, Outbreak remakes, prequels PS2 and wretched spin- Capcom offs. While the Gamecube remake and prequel offered gorgeous new visuals, both games pro- vided li...…
…SPORTS- sports.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com MONDAY MAY 17, 2004 L1 Minus top duo, Michigan pieces together Big Ten title By Sharad Mattu (aily Sports Editor Without two team-leaders for the Big Ten Championships, the Michigan women's track team's title hopes were dealt a blow before the weekend had even started. Katie Erdman and Vera Simms sat out the week- end due to an Achilles injury and mononucleosis, respectively. As a r...…
…12 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 17, 2004 -SPORTS- Tennis coach's departure a shock to outgoing captain By Eric Ambinder something I truly value and cherish." Daily Sports Editor Mees's decision surprised the team. "(Mees's resignation) was a sur- After five seasons as head coach of prise to me," said outgoing senior the Michigan men's tennis team, captain Anthony Jackson. "I Mark Mees resigned on Thursday. thought Mark would be here...…
…Opinion 4 Elliot Mallen wants you to question the V Arts 9 Arts discusses touring with Destroyer e -nitiga it aiIg One-hundred- thirteen years (fedit'oralfreedom Monday, May 10, 2004 Summer Weekly wwwmichigyndaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXIII, No. 141 02004 The Michigan Daily Dean of students announces resignation from 'U' By Mona Rafeeq step away from my Daily News Editor role as Dean of Stu- dents," Willis wrote Dean of Students...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 10, 2004 NATION/WORLD PRISONERS Continued from Page 1. Sivits is one of seven soldiers facing charges but appears to be a lesser fig- ure in the case. Some of the others will likely face a general court martial, which can give more severe punish- ments than the "special" court martial that will try Sivits. His trial could pro- duce evidence for prosecuting others believed to be more culpable. Sivits is be...…
…NEWS The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 10, 2004 - 3 Connerly speaks at Kalamazoo College support of initiative Members of the Washtenaw Coalition for Compassionate Care walked to Ann Arbor City Hall last Thursday to deliver a petition containing more than 7,000 signatures in support of the legal use of medicinal marijuana. Med iCzal mar fiana su oters deliv)er sl:grnatures to c7t clerk By Cecilly Tan For the Daily In a forum sponsored by t...…
…4 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 10, 2004 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 NIAMH SLEVIN SUHAEL MOMIN tothedaily@michigandaily.com Editor in Chief Editorial Page Editor EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of e UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN the mnajonty of the Daily's editorial board. All other pieces do not SINCE 1890 necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michigan Daily. B eg...…
…The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 10, 2004 - 5 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Keep an eye on Fleming ELLIOT MALLEN NCONVETNTIO:NASL DOM Reader asks open question about abortion march TO THE DAILY: I too went to "The March For Women's Lives" to see what kind of women would march in a parade to pport abortion. Standing on the sideline, I heard the word "choice" chanted over and over again - as if the marchers were trying to convince themselves that the...…
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…michigandaily.com/arts A R T S MONDAY MAY 10, 2004 DESTROYER FRONTMAN SINGS THE 'BLUES' By Alexandra Jones Daily Arts Editor CO NC ERT REVI EW Touring in support of an album that represents a drastic departure from an artist's usual form is always a little scary. Dan Bejar has done some- thing even more remarkable: He's combined songs from his ethereal, half-synthesized 2004 release, Your Blues, with the stark, crashing barrage of sound let...…
…10 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May10, 2004 ARTS Cross frustrates on new rele: 7% By AlexWolsky Daily Arts Writer ALBUM REVIEW Few comedians these days aspire to the pointed, acerbic style of those who aimed to change the world with their comedy: Lenny David Cross Bruce, Mort Sahl, It's Not Funny Richard Pryor and Sub Pop most recently, Bill Hicks. In a social climate in which it's commonplace to question everything, most comedians today c...…
…Monday May 10, 2004 sports.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com SPORTS 11' 'M' gets revenge on 'Noles By Sam Olson For the Daily With the Big Ten Tournament on the horizon, the Michigan softball team prepared itself about as well as any team can: by facing national power Florida State. The No. 7 Michigan softball team wrapped up the regular season with a sweep of the No. 2 Seminoles Satur- day before 1,311McIA fans at Alumni Field. W...…
…9 I A OnnA i- ne micnigan i dIL~I~- IVIUIIUO, may Z L, LU' SPORTS Ellerton ready for Olympic run' By Sharad Mattu Daily Sports Editor Before Saturday's 800-meter race at the Len Paddock Invitational all eyes at Ferry Field were on Nate Brannen and Kevin Sulli- van. It was a chance to see where Brannen, who is redshirting the outdoor season, and Sullivan, the former Wolverine who took fifth place in the 1,500 meters in the 2000 Olympics, ...…
…One hundred thirteen years of editorialfreedom urmner Weekly www.michigandaily.com Tuesday May 4, 2004 , iww ~ Q. GRADUATES BI D FAREWELL 'U' begins Tdreview of Commencement speaker r elicits positive reviews subpoena BY Mona Rafeeq * RIAA subpoenas the DaUyrSty rdnReporter y University for identities of J pl I Contrary to some graduating seniors' expecta- tions, the keynote speaker at Saturday's Commence- ment ceremony was met with wid...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 4, 2004 NEWS 200 'U' students march, rally f women's rights in National Mr By Farayha Arrine Daily News Editor Carrying signs that read "Real sex ed. saves lives" and "Who decides? It's your choice not theirs," a group of University stu- dents joined more than one million women in Washington D.C on April 25 for what became the largest women's rights rally in the nation's capitol to date. A number of huma...…
…NEWS The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 4, 2004 - 3 BUSH Continued from Page1 ,KERRY Continued from Page 1 and next-generation automobiles. University students had mixed feelings about the col- lege plan. "I feel like I'd have to know information but it sounds like a great idea," said Karen Lockman, a first year Law student. But LSA junior Matt Rubinstein questioned where funding for the College Opportunity Credit program would come from. "I...…
…4 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 4, 2004 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 NIAMH SLEVIN SUHAEL MOMIN tothedaily@michigandaily.com Editor in Chief Editorial Page Editor EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other pieces do not t. SINCE 1890 necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michigan Daily. W i...…
…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 4, 2004 - 5 VIEWPOINT Israel: Who cares? I care. Democracy or bust SAM SINGER TAKE TWO Let LIsr, twa boardwalk amidst tb *bout to g cafes on the warm my feet. falafels an icacies. I( a country ture and p So let about the Middle E life. Let's our age tb Mve a norn Teenagers stopped ea to have th to pass th tors each like you a can party coffee sho have some Terro destructi such ba implante lives of they wil...…
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…8 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 4, 2004 RIAA Continued from Page 1 student names and contact information and can only identify the students by their Internet protocol address. "We thought we would be getting these much earlier - originally in December when (the University) received the first notice," Bernard said. The RIAA announced last Wednes- day that 477 new lawsuits were brought against alleged illegal file sharers. In addition, 69...…
…ARTS TUESDAY MAY 4, 2004 michigandaily.com/arts CALIFONE BRING ROOTS NOISE TO DETROIT By Andrew M. Gaerig Daily Arts Editor CONCE RT P REVI EW In the fall of 2002, ultra-hot art-rockers Wilco were scheduled to play at Ann Arbor's State Theatre. The show was easily the biggest event of the season for Ann Arbor's under- ground music circles, highly Califonel anticipated by anyone with Tuesdayat8p.m.I an interest in the current At The Magic B...…
…10 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 4, 2004 ARTS By John Hartman Daily Ars Writer M E .0* While you stepped out of the room to refill your bean dip and cocktail weenie plates for the Best Foreign Film award segment during this year's Oscar telecast, you missed a very happy director Denys Arcand accepting his award for the Canadian The Barbarian film "The Barbarian Invasions Invasions" ("Les inva- sions barbares"). The At Michigan Theat...…
…The Michiga 'Shorties' gives an animated twist to stand-up n Daily - Tuesday, May 4, 2004 - 11 By Doug Wenmrt Daily Arts Writer Time and again, Comedy Central has come up with creative ideas for new shows, and that's one of the Shorties reasons the net- Watchin' work is so popular. Shorties Over the years, audiences have Wednesdays at been treated to 10:30 p.m. many unique con- Comedy Central cepts - whether it's the entertaining, foul-mout...…
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…Tuesday May 4,2004 sports.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com SPORTS Another split for ' M' Nine By Ryan Sosin Daily Sports Editor A win during the second game of Sun- day's double header would have meant a share of the Big Ten lead for the Michigan baseball team. But sloppy defense and a pair of blown scoring opportunities led the Wolverines to falter 6-3 against Michigan State and a fall to fourth place in the standings. "We are st...…
…14 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 4, 2004 Netters bounced by Spartans in By Ryan osin Daily Sports Editor EAST LANSING - Back in the days of Wild West shootouts, one moment of hesitation would lead to a sharp shooter's ultimate demise. For the Michigan men's tennis team, the hesita- tion in East Lansing led to an early exit from the Big Ten Tournament after a 4-2 loss to Michigan State. The eighth-seeded Wolverines fiercely battled the...…
