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…w 2 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 3, 2005 Coke Coalition asks 'U' to drop contracts By Jameel Naqvi Daily Staff Reporter The University's Dispute Review Board - created last year to hear complaints against University vendors and suppliers - held a public hearing last week on the Coca- Cola Company's allegedly unethical labor and environ- mental practices in Colombia and India. Representatives from the Coke Coalition, a student group t...…
…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday May 3, 2005 - 3A New nanotechnology laboratory to be built By Julia F. Heming Daily Staff Reporter University Regents unanimously approved a proposal for a new nanotechnology institute last week, giving support to a scientific field that may have the ability to combat cancer cells while leav- ing healthy cells unharmed. The current Center for Biologic Nanotechnology at the University has several research projects ...…
…4 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 3, 2005 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 STEPHANIE WRIGHT tothedaily@michigandaily.com Editor in Chief EDITED AND MANAGED BY T |CI|lu uSTUDENTS AT THE Unless otherwise noted, unsig UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN the majority of the Daily's edit SINCE 1890 necessarily reflect the opi I DONN M. FRESARD Editorial Page Editor ned editorials reflect the opinion of orial board. All other pieces do not nion of Th...…
…VIEWPOINT Not today, buddy The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 3, 2005 - 5 A view from the wrong side of history KARL STAMPFL (} : SiCONtV SATIONS I --- BY IAN HERBERT The weather screwed up my plan for this article. In a naive plan to gain some sort of understanding of what it must be like to be homeless, I was going to be homeless in Ann Arbor - for a mere 36 hours. I see these guys every day on my way to class, and I noncha- lantly pass b...…
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…8 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 3, 2005 Campus recruiting by military to ruled on by Supreme Court OBAMA Q butts on the job market? Can we honestly say our teachers are working twice as hard, or our parents," Obama asked as the audience nodded their heads. Obama also said improvement was needed at home as well. "We've got some work to do in our own households ¢ and our own communities - new money won't make a dime's bit of difference i...…
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…Tuesday May 3, 2005 arts.michigandaily.com artspage@michigandaiLy.com Adams's 'Galaxy' returns By Alexandra Jones Daily Arts Editor The problem with "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" is that only the first third of it is really any good - but that third is near perfect. The The film opens in almost Hitchhiker's exactly the same way Guide to as the 1981 BBC ver- the Galaxy sion, as well as the At Sh e book and the radio andwQualcase6 show ...…
…b ARTS- Silver Mt. Zion defy style on 'Hrses By Chris Gaerig Daily Arts Writer MUSIC REVIEW As the side project for Efrim Menuck - the frontman and musical mastermind behind Canadian post-rockers Godspeed You Black Emper- or! (GYBE!) - A Silver Mt. Zion A Silver is likely to see its Mt. Zion share of experi- Orchestra mental techniques. and the Utilizing the epic, Tra-La-La instrumental style Band of GYBE!, their Horses In the Sky work featur...…
…12 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 3, 2005 'Petersburgpresents Central Asian stories ARTS x:Penn propels'Nixon' S-mBy Jeffrey BloomerE .PC. ~DaiyArts Editor .ae. . 4 By Alexandra Jones Daily Arts Editor SBOOK R EV IE W * * Tom Bissell seems to have struck the perfect balance between success and lit- erary indie cred. He's _ written a serious book - last year's "Chasing God Lives the Sea: Lost Among ifl St. the Ghosts of Empist Petersbur...…
…Tuesday May 3, 2005 sports.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com SPORTS 13 Penn-cl it in: Blue wins three distance relay titles By Ian Robinson Michael Woods. Michigan's win in the mile relay was its Daily Sports Writer For the first 800 meters of the second leg, first win in the event since 1962 at the Penn Woods moved between second and fourth Relays. PHILADELPHIA - The only word position. On the final turn of his third lap, On Frid...…
…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 3, 2005 - 14 ' Ritter dominates Spartans By Kevin Wright Daily Sports Writer The record crowd of 1,903 at Alumni Field stood in anticipa- tion for the final out of the Michigan softball team's doubleheader against Michigan State. Disregarding the steady drizzle and biting wind, those in the stands chanted in unison, "Let's Go Blue," as junior pitcher Jen- nie Ritter stepped into the pitcher's circle. Facing M...…
…15 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 3, 2005 SPARTANS "After the Ohio State games were which Michigan hosts next weekend, cancelled (last weekend), we were is 9-7. A tournament championship x Continued from page 13 a little down," Bohm said. "We would give Michigan an automatic future." thought we could have gotten at least berth in the NCAA regionals. While Seddon kept the Spartans three out of four from them. But to "Coming into this serie...…
…16 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 3, 2005 I Blue defeats rva for ti By Katie Niemeyer Daily Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON - What could possibly have caused Michigan water polo coach Matt Anderson to tread water with his shoes on? It must have been No. 11 Michigan's 8-7 victory over rival Indiana in the finals of the Eastern Conference Champion- ship yesterday and its subsequent automatic berth to the NCAA Championship. With 2:41 left in the...…
…Thursday, February 3, 2005 Weather Opinion 4A Weekend The Daily on the State of thekUnion Get ready for spring break CARR REELS IN 23 HIGH SCHOOL STARS ... SPORTS, PAGE 8B it aug I4: 35 is1 TOMORROW: 37/19 One-hundredfourteen years ofediorialfreedom www.michiganday.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 73 @2005 The Michigan Daily Bush: Social Security in crisis WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush challenged a hesi- tant Congress yesterd...…
…2A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 3, 2005 NATION/WORLD Mid. East leaders agree to meet NEWS IN BRIEF ma=mu~rm warw~umm~W~ma a man: . a minmaur, 0 JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israe- li and Palestinian leaders yesterday accepted Egypt's offer to host a sum- mit between them, raising hopes for a breakthrough in Mideast peace efforts after four years of fighting. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak offered to bring Israeli Prime Minis- ter A...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 3, 2005 - 3A ON CAMPUS Dance company and jazz ensemble present Jazzin' The University Dance Company and Jazz Ensemble present "Jazzin'," an eve- ning of modern dance set to jazz music, tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Power Cen- ter for the Performing Arts. The night will feature choreography by Univer- sity alum Alexandra Beller. Tickets are available from the Michigan League Ticket Office for $15 to...…
…4A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 3, 2005 OPINION 1e £tuu &dIu JASON Z. PESICK Editor in Chief SUHAEL MOMIN SAM SINGER Editorial Page Editors ALISON GO Managing Editor EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com NOTABLE QUOTABLE We've been a black eye on the landscape of America for too long." - Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, exp...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 3, 2005 - 5A i BARRY WHO? STUDENTS Continued from page 1A like Social Security is in a state of crisis. It's not being honest to the American people and what's going to happen to them." LSA sophomore Ryan Werdei agreed. "(Bush) should be spending money on Social Security instead of making private accounts that will put far too much risk into the system. They give people the chance of put- ting...…
…6A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday. February 3. 2005 the michigan daily V 1209 BROADWAY: $215 K. Tree-top condo, 2 bdrm., 1 1/2 baths., 2 lofts, fire- place. Agent: Victoria L. Evans. 649-4752. for May & Fall 2005 17 Different Locations -.,23, and 4# Bedroom ~oversized 2 Bedroom -Studios *Bi-evels 4Varsity Management START THE NEW YEAR OUT RIGHT! Rent a CAMPUS apartment from Varsity Management. Studios, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, Oversized 2 bed...…
… NEWS I lBUSH While key allies like Germany and France opposed the war, Bush said his Continued from page 1A administration "will continue to build in the war on terror, inspire democracy the coalitions that will defeat the dan- reformers from Damascus to Tehran, gers of our time." bring more hope and progress to a trou- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelo- bled region," he said. si, delivering the Democratic response, Bush also promised to pus...…
…Thursday February 3, 2005 sports.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com PtmidRtS n OWN 01 8A Carr stuffs roster with top-five By James V. Dowd Daily Sports Writer Having spent almost all of the last month vis- iting and dining with some of America's finest high school football players, Michigan coach Lloyd Carr announced at yesterday's national signing day press conference that he had come away from the meetings with more than just a...…
…The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 3, 2005 - 9A Flippin provides spark for 'M' off bench By Stephanie Wright "Becky has an uncanny knack for getting the basket- Daily Sports Editor ball to open people in the open floor," Burnett said. "But she had never been asked to call a lot of plays before. Becky Flippin isn't starting anymore. But that hasn't Now, she has to be verbal." stopped her from contributing. Complicating the situation furth...…
…10A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 3, 2005 Olympic quintet set to reunite at Crisler By Katie Niemeyer Daily Sports Writer When people think about gymnastics, a few names come to mind. One of those names is Dominique Moceanu, a popular member of the 1996 United States Olympic gold medal team. Moceanu will be one of five Olympians in attendance Friday at Crisler Arena when the No. 2 Wolverines face No. 3 UCLA. Michigan's lone Olympi...…
….. a i + ,, ' t. 0 4 12B - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 3, 2005 ravel By Kathryn Rice For the Daily With spring break just around the corner, students are eager to final- ize their vacation plans and prepare for a week of rest and relaxation. For those who need a little help with this. STA Travel and Huron Valley Travel are two on-campus agencies you may want to explore. Conveniently located in the base- ment of the Michigan Unio...…
… " 2B - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 3, 2005 The Michigan Daily Random won't help crying girl taboe f|co nte nt s Steve Du Bois: 3B What's the status? The Weekend List auto-neurotic Iwith Alexandra Jones CONTROL COFFEE AND MUSIC By Evan McGarvey Daily Music Editor R: Hello? TMD: Hi, is Carly there? R: Hold on one second ... hello? TMD: Hello, you've been selected to do The Michigan Daily Random Student Interview. R: OK. TMD: Y...…
…lOB - The Micl~n Daily - Thursday, Feary 3, 2005 0 The 10B - The Mictfan Daily -Thursday, Feiftary 3, 2005 a a_ a a a a The shaken, notstirred with Ellen McGarrity ACTING THE FIFTH WHEEL: WHY BEING THE SPARE SUCKS it'sbecausei'm gay,isn'tit?|with Steve Du Bois DEFINE ME, REFINE ME ... THEN 69 ME fifth wheel is almost worse than the notoriously annoy- ing "third wheel." ... Let me clarify. My brother, who 5u one year younger than me...…
…4B - The NOtigan Daily - ThuradaySbruary 3, 2005 B S S B 4B - The Noigan Daily - Thursdayabruary 3, 2005 -a-_ a 0 Alk A& r i - Thi ircrlav I:ahri miw q '7lNlri - QR A DIFFERENT WAY ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK HELPS STUDENTS SERVE OTHERS unnlastminuaepinursfay,esu un a~st-minute opti~ons or 'U' students i By Tian Lee Daily Arts Writer "That's really far away! How long did it take you to get here?" asked the children. As LSA senior C...…
…0 0 0 8B - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 3, 2005 Cheap vacation destinations can offer The Michigan D Mich. offers variety of fun options By Kristin Halladay For the Daily With only three weeks left until spring break, some may be looking forward to the trip that was planned months ago, while others may be Pondering how spring break crept up so fast. For those students who haven't gotten around to planning an MTV- worthy sprin...…
… T 0 0 3, 2005 I TIJe CL SiC Tan According to an article in the American Journal of Health Studies, more than a million Americans use tanning booths every day, and in the winter, that number increases. As Tanfastic tanning technician Amanda Kenea said, "We have a rush of customers when class begins in January that continues until Easter." Often, people tan right before spring break in order to build up base tan before going to a warm loc...…
…Friday, December 3, 2004 News 3 SOLE renews protests of 'U' labor practices Opinion 4 Sam Singer on East- West alliance Sports 11 Notre Dame a must- win for cagers One-hundredfourteen years ofedaorzlfreedom Weather 28 TOMORROW: 2004 The Michigan Daily - - - - - - ------- - ---------- ------------------------- M -Ai -p M UP I I; I I I I I I I I, I, v, I I I I I I I, 18 111 a I; Ago RNA I A; A Ag I; OR ol RA P i A; RP I; OR www.michiganday.c...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 3, 2004 NATION/WORLD Bush picks homeland securit head NEWS IN BRIEF __ __ _ _HEADL__NES O ROUND THE WORLD Alew, [7VUrNmbassador resrrs . presiden n.ame agrICtu r president names agriculture chief WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush has chosen former New York police commissioner Bernard Kerik, who helped direct the emergency response to the Sept. 11 terrorist strikes against the Twin Towers, to lead th...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 3, 2004 - 3 ON CAMPUS Event focuses on teaching illiterate people about HIV The Center for Afroamerican and African Studies will host an event to teach illiterate persons about HIV pre- vention. The eventis especially designed for youth and will be held at noon today in room 4701 Haven Hall. Contemporary songs performed at a cappella concert The Sopranos All-Female A Cap- pella Fall Concert will be...…
…4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 3, 2004 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 JORDAN SCHRADER Editor in Chief JASON Z. PESICK Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other pieces do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michigan ...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 3, 2004 - 5 Putin comes out against new election in Ukraine KIEV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin injected himself directly into the election crisis in this former Soviet republic yes- terday, strongly attacking the opposition's central demand for a new presidential runoff. Tens of thousands of opposition supporters waving Ukrainian flags and wearing orange armbands, sweaters and s...…
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…NEWS CONDUCT Continued from page 1 that enhanced sanctions should be con- sidered," Gewolb said. Elkin said he agrees with this proposal. MSA, the University's executive offi- cers and the Senate Advisory Commit- tee on University Affairs are given the opportunity to submit proposals to the code during its review process, which takes place every two years. After the proposals are submitted, SRAC decides which amendments to submit to Cole- ma...…
…8 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 3, 2004 NEWS U.S. turns focus to Afghan democracy KABUL, Afghanistan - For a time, the U.S. 11, 2001 attacks slipped away from Afghan designed to help the Afghan government regain a Intelligence gleaned from such captives can military in Afghanistan was talking as if it would and U.S. troops near the Tora Bora caves of grip on the countryside while squeezing better intel- help "piece together a stor...…
…Friday December3, 2004 arts.michigandaily.com artspage@michigandaily.com RJ1ego ri4Ja~iq ARTS Tegan and Sara refuse to be intimidated by the irons. Twin Canadian pop duo visits Magic Bag By Jacob Nathan Daily Arts Writer CONCE RT P REV IEW Canadian twin songstresses Tegan and Sara have made one of the most finely produced and accessible pop albums of the year. So Jealous is a roller- coaster of an album; songs hurtle along emotional rails...…
…10 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 3, 2004 ARTS 'March Madness' Final Four worthy The first rule of fight club ... don't wear white after Labor Day. 'Friends a d apoints in latest DVD release By Nlamh Slevin follow in the vein of "Seinfeld", has Daily Weekend Editor tried to cram far too much seriousness and substance into basically a sub- stance-free storyline. There is some semblance of the good When "Friends" first aired more th...…
…Friday December 3, 2004 sports.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com SPORTS 'M faces crucial Notre Dame test M ICE HOCKEY Icers look to right ship against Irish By Eric Ambinder Daily Sports Writer One more time, it's showtime for the Michigan men's basketball team. Another chance for Michigan to beat a ranked team on national television. Another chance for guards Dion Harris and Daniel Horton to show the basketball world how capabl...…
…12 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 3, 2004 Giambi admits steroid use NEW YORK (AP)-- Jason Giambi's reported testimony that he used steroids might jeopardize his $120 million contract with the New York Yankees and allow baseball commissioner Bud Selig to discipline him. Giambi said he injected himself with human growth hormone in 2003 and used steroids for at least three seasons, according to a grand jury transcript reviewed by the S...…
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…14 -- The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 3, 2004 FRIDAY FOCUS 14 4 L' 15 13 TO Pow albums of the new millennium d. q I U The tendency of music fans to rank things implies the very sim- ple notion that one album is unequivocally hetter than another In N a a CID a a a G, b a78 rqr^ aw E C va :5v N $ finishing up its list of the Top 50 Albums of the New Millennium, b ~the Daily Music Staff westled with the hazy distinctions betwe...…
…DINGELL, KOLB WIN ADDiTIONAL TERMS ... PAGE 2E HIEFTJE REELECTED MAYOR; A2 APPROVES MEDICINAL MARIJUANA ... PAGE 3 PAGE 3 FOR MORE RESULTS AND ELECTION NEWS COVERAGE, TURN TO PAGES 6, 7, 14 Wednesday, November 3, 2004 election + « Weather Hit 51 LOW: 38 TOMORROW: 51/32 www.mic/ikandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan * Vol. CXV, No. 24 2004 The Michigan Daily WEWAT AGAIN Election hinges on Ohio, where Bush leads By Farayha Arrine and Jameel N...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 3, 2004 NEWS Kolb clinches final term in House NEWS IN BRIEF By Kristin Ostby Daily Staff Reporter Democrat Chris Kolb was re-elect- ed to represent Ann Arbor for a third term in the state Legislature yesterday, surpassing Republican opponent Erik Sheagren with a majority of the vote. "It's always very rewarding to be re-elected in Ann Arbor," Kolb said last night at a gathering of the local De...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 3, 2004 - 3 Regents' race remains too close to ca B Aymar Jors aDaily Staff Reporter Incumbents Maynard, Taylor lead race for two seats with most votes counted Students will have to wait at least another day to know with certainty how the Univer- sity's leadership for the next eight years will shape up. With 78 percent of Michigan precincts reporting early this morning, current regents Olivia M...…
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