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…What did you do over spring break? Some students spent their vacation working to help less-fortunate urban and rural communities through the Alternative Spring Break Program. If it weren't a true story, you probably wouldn't believe it. The film Europa, Europa tells the unbelievable and inspiring story of Solomon Perel. Indiana men's basketball coach Bobby Knight and his conference-leading Hoosier squad tip off with Michigan Sunday. The Wolv...…

…*I Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Friday, March 6, 1992 BUDGET Continued from page 1 He added, "This year we just have to sustain the same level of support as last year ... It's going to be a struggle to keep our funding at the same level." Truscott said that in light of the current state of economic duress, keeping the education budget at the same level as this year is fair. "We feel that the universities have been treated very well, and most u...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, March 6, 1992 - Page 3 Conference opens with Holocaust vigil _. OSU senate passes resolution to name by Laura Adderley Daily Staff Reporter Students, administrators, and Ann Arbor residents are joining to- gether in remembrance of the Holocaust, staging a 24-hour Diag vigil for its victims. The vigil, which started at 12:30 p.m. yesterday, opened the 13th Annual Conference on the Holocaust. Throughout the vigil,...…

…Page 4-The Michigan Daily- Friday, March 6,1992 Editor in Chief 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 764 - 0552 MATHEW D. RENNIIE Opinion Editors YAEL CITRO GEOFFREY EARLE AMITAVA MAZUMDAR Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan Unsignedl editorials represent a Majority ref the Daily s Editorial Board. All other cartoons, signed articles, and letters do not necessarily represent the opinion of the Daily. Hold c...…

…The Michigan Daily- Friday, March 6, 1992- Page 5 Whilemany Uriwrsity students trawl to tropical regions for fn in the sun, a few dare to explore something entirely new Presidential -races offer by Gwen Shaffer Daily Staff Reporter Every spring break as thousands of college students work on their tans, a handful of stu- dents work to upgrade inner-cities and rural areas by volunteering free time and labor to local community organizations....…

…Page 6-The Michigan Daily- Friday, March 6, 1992 LOST WOMAN'S RING 2/14 in Liberty/ Division area. Reward! Call 455-4707. ~ >kFOR SALE 1984 BMW 318i 2 Dr., Pewter grey, Alpine stereo, excellent condition! Price Neg. Take a test drive this weekend! Call Beth at 995- 1184 Today! 1$9 TREK ROAD BIKE. 18 in. frame. Great condition. $250 neg. 663-9450. A# DICK COPIER 2025 (Konica). 1 year old, excellent condition. Call 936-1459. ERIC'S ACTION SPORT...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, March 6, 1992- Page 7 ClASFE ADS 764-0557 SUBLET DEN T SER VICES HELP WANTED SPRJSUM. 2 BDRM. Bi-level, 2 full baths, pkng., a/c, Indry., right on campus. 3 spaces avail., price neg. 668-0533. SPRJSUM. 2 BDRM. 4 person apt. Close to campus! A/C, Indry., pkng., dwshr., furn., heat & water incl. $130/mo. Call Suzie 662- 7627. SPRJSUM. SUBLET, Great Location, 1 Bdrm. in a Bi-level for 1-2 people. Rent very Neg. ...…

…91 4. ARTS . f The Michigan Daily Friday, March 6, 1992 Page E i Perel's painful journey illuminates atrocities Europa, Europa dir. Agnieszka Holland by Austin Ratner Europa, Europa is the astonishing rue story of Solomon Perel, a German Jew who survived the Ho- locaust as a teenager through a com- bination of fortuitous circumstances and ingenuity. Only truth could be so strange as this unique tale of survival, horrifying suspense...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, March 6, 1992- Page 9 Irony-fest '92: Valentine plays with j MBV: Vague music in vague times ! Junks by Annette Petruso Washington Masala is " of racial conflict Mississippi Masala dir. Mira Nair by Marie Jacobson Mlississippi Masala will quite pos- sibly be remembered as one of the most intriguing films of '92. Featuring the Oscar-winning Denzel Washington and striking newcomer Sarita Choudhury, director Mira ...…

…Men's Tennis vs. Illinois Today, 2:30 p.m. Liberty Sports Complex SPORTS Women's Basketball vs. Michigan State Tonight, 7:30 p.m. Crisler Arena 'f4 *R A The Michigan Daily. Friday, March 6, 1992 Women cagers stage home series finale Page 10 Blue looks for upset versus No. 2 Indiana by Ryan Herrington Daily Basketball Writer The Michigan women's basket- ball team concludes its home season this weekend with games against Michigan State...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, March 6, 1992 - Page 11 No. 13 gymnasts play host to WMU by Andy Stabile Daily Sports Writer You can't judge a vacation by its weather - so to speak. "The 10-0 Michigan women gym- nastics team was ranked No. 20 when they left for the sunbelt to face No. 5 Florida, No. 2 Georgia, and West Virginia. Although the Wolverines could only manage a 1-2 record on the road trip, they weathered the storm in the national rank...…

…Page 12-The Michigan Daily- Friday, March 6,1992 'M' hitters regroup, SPORTING VIEWS Sullivan Award turns into popularity contest travel to L by Tim Rardin Daily Baseball Writer The Michigan baseball team, which heads out to Las Vegas this weekend after enduring an eight-day trip to Florida over spring break, has logged frequent-flier miles aplenty. Unfortunately, victories have not come in such generous quantity for the Wolverines. Michig...…

…You're already too late to vote in the Michigan presidential primary, so don't miss your chance to vote in April's city council elections. Register now to vote. Students have always been acting out, but some University students have been doing it for credit for 75 years. The theatre department celebrates its 75th anniversary in this week's issue. Former Michigan swimmer Mike Barrowman lost for the first time in over three years at yesterday'...…

…Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Thursday, March 5, 1992 MSA Continued from page 1 seat has already been eliminated. This would have no effect on the seat. It would just eliminate the name from the code." According to data that the Rules and Elections Committee obtained from the Office of Statistical Services, the School of Information and Library Studies students receive their degrees from Rackham and are counted as Rackham students in the enroll...…

…The Michigan Daily- Thursday, March 5,1992 - Page 3 I I Honors Program gives students opportunities Ozone 4 by Sarah McCarthy Students may criticize the University's Honors Program for being too constrictive, inflating students' grades, and creating an elitist structure within LSA, but Director Ruth Scodel says the program serves an im- portant function. Scodel, appointed in September 1991, de- scribed her long-term agenda for the pro- , ...…

…0 Page 4 -The Michigan Daily - Thursday, March 5, 1992 Tbe 4 tIrrbtXtji aiIld 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 764 - 0552 Ed(itor M Ch'ieaf MATIEWD . RINNIL Opinion Editors YAEL CITRO GEOFFREY EARLE AMITAVA MAZUMDAR Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan Unsigned editorials represent a majority of the Daily's Editorial Board. All other cartoons, signed articles, and letters do not necessarily represent th...…

…Women's Basketball vs. Michigan State Friday, 7:30 p.m. Crisler Arena The Michigan Daily SPORTS Men's Basketball vs. Indiana Sunday, 2 p.m. Crisler Arena Thursday, March 5, 1992 Page 5 SOTEBOOK Barrowman qualifies despite loss '"4 4 n i I suffers another setback by Adam Miller. Daily Sports Writer The Michigan men's tennis team, already reeling from an 0-4 road trip to start the season, was dealt more bad news this week. No. 1 singles...…

…01 Page 6-The Michigan Daily- Thursday, March 5,1992 " LOST & FOUND LOST WOMAN'S RING 2/14 in Liberty/ Division area. Reward! Call 455-4707. FOR SALE. 1989 TREK ROAD BIKE. 18 in. frame. Great condition. $250 neg. 663-9450. AB DICK COPIER 2025 (Konica). 1 year old,, excellent condition. Call 936-1459. ERIC'S ACTION SPORTS Indoor sports shoes and team uniforms. 2 blocks off State St. Call 663-6771. 1014 CHURCH STREET APARTMENTS Now leasing f...…

…The Michigan Daily - Thursday, March 5, 1992- Page 7 Cl.,,,ASSIFIF--.,D ADS. 764-055.7 PERSONAL **ATTENTION: Supreme Course Transcripts, the LS&A lecture notetaking service, has notes for these winter term clas- ses avail. at Michigan Book & Supply, 317 S. State: Anthro 101, Anthro 161, Anthro 362, Aos 123, Astro 101, Astro 111, Comm 103, Econ 201, Geology 100, Geology 102, Geol- ogy 106, Geology 123, History 161, History 333, History 366...…

…Page 8-The Michigan Daily- Thursday, March 5,1992 NCAA rowers look to HockeyoverCOme size factor Amateur Wrestling News Poll 1. Iowa 2. Oklahoma State 3. Iowa State 4. Penn State 5. Ohio State 6. Michigan 7.Wisconsin 8. Nebraska 9. Clarion 10. Northern Iowa 11. Fresno State 12. N.C. State 13. Cornell 14. North Carolina 15. Purdue The Michigan men's and women's crew teams rowed into shape in the Tampa, Fla., sun during their spring break trai...…

…The M ichigan D aily-W eekend etc. M arch 5, 1992 Pagelillllii11 ii i 1 : The Michigan Daily -Weekend etc. March 5,1992 Page 1 What's wrong with Black culture? Ebony is about 17yearsold; she's an intelligent young woman I met because of her friendship with my younger sister. What makes Ebony pertinent to this column is not her age in years, but her wisdom which has taught me a thing or two about life itself. About a month ago, my mother a...…

…0 Page 2-The Michigan Daily-Weekend etc. - March 5, 1992 Jonathan Chait Tr'1't t' Newkhere~ ce fre S ' r - r--- J EFFmEy w l.L ExPLO TW-. PINNACE.EoF9Os SOPH JSnCrictiON " " thM-ON .SEFFIMY !yoo' W4OT DZESSED VR JSNL'/. You tae Q GO: CHAW ,~ 1 Co out with the cop ppinge cps IpTJike you, I am a conscientious student who is concerned with political developments on this campus. So I decided to attend the hearings on deputization two wee...…

…The Michigan Daily - Weekend etc. - March 5, 1992- Page 3 Szechuan tofu ain' that bad, honestly by Lars Barager It's six o'clock in the morning and Kathy Gibson, a University resi- dence hall cook, glares at her alarm clock wishing she could push it back a couple of hours, but she knows she has to get up to prepare her son's breakfast before he goes to school. Her day has only just begun when she catches the city bus that will take her to wor...…

…Page 4-The Michigan Daily-Weekend etc.- March 5,1992 Is it TV, or is it life? by Stephen Henderson W hat you see isn't always what you really get. That's particularly true when you watch TV -just take a look at any three-hour block of prime time programming, where the Cosby "life is a bowl of cherries" syndrome still dominates and where hype always outdoes reality. But sometimes, strangely enough, what appears on the tube makes more sense tha...…

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…The Michigan Daily -Weekend etc. - March 5, 1992- Page 7 CAMPUS C' IiINEMA ~I 1k' FILMS OPENING FRIDAY: T H U R S D A Y T H U R S D A Y T H U R S D A Y GLADIATOR Cuba Gooding Jr. (Boyz N the Hood) enters the savage world of underground amateur boxing. At Showcase: 12:45, 2:50, 4:55, 7:30, 9:40, 11:55. THE i.LAwMOWER MAN Pierce Brosnan meets Virtual Reality in the latest bad Stephen King adaptation. At Briarwood: 10, 12:10, 2:25, 4:40, 7:1...…

…Page 8-The Michigan Daily-Weekend etc. - March 5, 1992 0 ]FOOD Continued from page 3 Many others insist, however, that the meat is actually roadkill from I-94. "People think we buy 'grade Z' meat, but it's just not true. We never buy anything less than that (Grade A)," said Dining Services supervisor Ann Mosier. As much as cooks strive to put out desirable meal selections, they're fighting a losing battle. Everyone knows it's an undeclared r...…

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…General Motors executives claim to be concerned about the American economy, but many of their actions indicate that they are more interested in investing in other nations. "She stood against the wall ... touching herself, frenzied, almost clawing." Who penned this dynamic prose? Melanie Rae Thon. Check out her fiction reading at the Rackham Amphitheatre. The Michigan men's basketball team came close, but not close enough, to upsetting Ohio S...…

…Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Wednesday, March 4, 1992 Reports of rising GNP, home sales suggest perk in economi WASHINGTON (AP) - The report also showed the leading the economy out of Reports of a big jump in the November and December drops recession with its spillover effec government's main economic were not as sharp as previously sales of appliances and other h barometer and a surge in new home thought. They were revised upward furnishings. ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, March 4, 1992 - Page 3 Economic program *to change ruble rate MOSCOW (AP) - Russia is speeding up its plan to make the ruble convertible as part of an economic reform program which may hasten the country's admission O into the International Monetary Fund (IMF), an official said yesterday. The program presented to the Russian Parliament by economics czar Yegor Gaidar also calls for freeing more prices, budget c...…

…0 Page 4-The Michigan Daily- Wednesday, March 4,1992 Gbr 3th4au BUtIQ Leiter i« Chief MA'f111EW I). RENNIIE 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 764 - 0552 Opinion Editors YAELL CITRO GEOFFREY EARLE AMITAVA MAZUMDAR Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan Unsigned editorials represent a majority of the Daily's Editorial Board. All other cartoons, signed articles, and letters do not necessarily represent the o...…

…ARTS Wednesday, March 4, 1992 The Michigan Daily 'You by Christine Sio Page 5 knos yvey D oes Melanie Rae Thou realize that some people may be offended or threatened by her honesty and trou- bling themes? She laughs quietly and responds simply, "Yes." Ap- parently, that's all right with her. As an undergraduate at the University, Thon won a Hopwood award for fiction. One of the judges, Tilly Olsen, praised the honesty in her writing as a p...…

…Page 6-The Michigan Daily- Wednesday, March 4, 1992 ERIC'S ACTION SPORTS Indoor sports shoes and team uniforms. 2 blocks off State St. Call 663-6771. GIBSON GUITAR, Peavey amp. & Boss effects. Take all for $580/best. 763-3930. PLANE TICKET DET-LAX. Nonstop. May 10 $200/best. Call Leo @ 761-2753. TOWER PLAZA Condo. 21st floor, great view, 24 hr. security, 2 bdrm., end unit. Call 663-4484. WORD PROCESSOR: Lots of memory, comes w/ disks, spellch...…

…The Michigan Daily- Wednesday, March 4, 1992- Page 7 Senate committee approves tax cut; rich will pay more WASHINGTON (AP) - Brushing aside veto threats, the Senate Finance Committee yesterday approved a $300-per-child, middle- income tax cut that would be paid for by raising taxes on the wealthy. The bill includes a capital-gains reduction, liberalized Individual Retirement Accounts and investment incentives President Bush has pro- posed to ...…

…Women's Basketball vs. Michigan State Friday, 7:30 p.m. Crisler Arena SPORTS Men's Basketball vs. Indiana Sunday, 2 p.m. Crisler Arena The Michigan Daily Wednesday, March 4, 1992 Page 8 * - IRW 'M' basketball falls to OSU, 77-66 Albert Lin Wolverine turnovers ignite late 23-9 Buckeye run Experience still escapes Blue COLUMBUS - Imagine you are covering a basketball game say, last night's Michigan-Ohio State matchup. The game has...…

…5 SO-T The University Board of Regents transferred the deputization of the University police force to itself. Now, we must determine to whom this force is accountable. Ann Savageau travels to faraway lands, but you don't even have to leave your armchair to see Iran or Colorado. Clare Spitler displays this RC professor's exhibit. The Michigan women's tennis team dropped its first two matches of the conference season to highly-ranked Northwes...…

…0 Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Tuesday, March 3, 1992 DEMOCRATS Continued from page 1 large numbers in both states. The two states are among seven that hold primaries or caucuses to- day, with 383 Democratic delegates at stake. Tsongas is counting on a strong day to propel him into the South, where Clinton is expecting to get a needed psychological boost. "The criticism against me has been that my ideas are regional and that's why the Maryland...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, March 3, 1992 - Page 3 I Residents speak out on trees ordinance by Ren6e Huckle Daily Staff Reporter Concerns over a city ordinance beefing up penalties for people who cut down woodlands flared last night in City Hall. Almost a dozen Ann Arbor resi- dents aired their support and criti- cisms on the proposed Natural Features Preservation Ordinance during its second public hearing at the City Council meeting last ...…

…Page 4 -The Michigan Daily- Tuesday, March 3, 1992 Wbe Edil4Jan lianIQ Ed(Iior in Ciefc (RI, Esirs ' SS 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 764 - 0552 MAITHIEW D. RENNIE Opinion Editors YAEL CITRO GEOFFREY EARLE AMITAVA MAZUMDAR ( Hor Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan Unsigned editorials represent a najority of the Daily's Editorial Board. All other cartoons, signed articles, and letters do not nec...…

…ARTS Tuesday, March 3, 1992 The Michigan Daily Page 5 Crawford shakes 'Booty' Harpsichordist Penelope Crawford explores an assortment of Baroque tunes with funny names by Liz Patton Where does travel begin? With suitcases, of course. Ann Savageau takes you away with The Armchair Traveler. Ann Savagau takes i on the road The Armchair Traveler The Clare Spitler Works of Art February 21, 1992 "Art is the only Nyay to run away without leavin...…

…Page 6-The Michigan Daily- Tuesday, March 3, 1992 OTLOST & FOUND LOST WOMAN'S RING 2/14 in Liberty/ Division area. Reward! Call 455-4707. YK<FOR SALE AB DICK COPIER 2025 (Konica). 1 year old, excellent condition. Call 936-1459. ERIC'S ACTION SPORTS Indoor sports shoes and team uniforms. 2 blocks off State St. Call 663-6771. PLANE TICKET DET-LAX. Nonstop. May 10 $200/best. Call Leo @ 761-2753. TOWER PLAZA Condo. 21st floor, great view, 24 hr. ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, March 3, 1992- Page 7 ADAMS Continued from page 1 know," Gardner said. "But on speculation that he doesn't see that and others of us do, then I would talk with him by private phone be- fore making a public statement." Asked if he believed the allega- tions 'against Adams, Gardner replied, "I'm not going to make any judgment." Adams dropped his bid for a sec- ond term Sunday, hours after The Seattle Times publishe...…

…01 Ice Hockey vs. Bowling Green Tonight, 7:30 p.m. Yost Ice Arena SPORTS Women's Basketball vs. Michigan State Friday, 7:30 p.m. Crisler Arena The Michigan Daily Tuesday, March 3, 1992 Page 8 'Snik makes Olympic team by Chad Safran Daily Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS - Michigan's Eric Namesnik has captured many honors in his swimming career - American record-holder in the 400 IM, second-fastest man ever in that event, Pan Pacific gold me...…

…While it's true that we've never met a Conservative Coalition candidate that we've liked, CC's latest presidential nominee leaves us aghast. Ah, sweetness. Mike Leigh's sweet movie provides some sweet pleasure for lovers of British film. Read a review of this sweet new masterpiece. The Michigan hockey team joined the nation's elite by winning its first Central Collegiate Hockey Association title. The Wolverines did their part by beating Ferr...…

…Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Monday, March 2, 1992 TRANSFER Continued from page 1 "technical change." "There are a lot of advantages to this change of jurisdiction," she said. "One thing that came out in the hearings is that the students are sig- nificantly concerned about their op- portunity to have input. This gives us a greater opportunity to interact with the students." Smith then spoke against the transfer. Although she said she did not co...…

…The Michigan Daily- Monday, March 2,1992 - Page 3 Bush, Buchanan backers face off I Women of color forum tackles racism, sexism. WASHINGTON (AP) - The sizzling battle within the Republican Party heated up yes- terday with one of President Bush's prominent supporters ac- cusing challenger Patrick Buchanan of flirting with fascism. The' charge by former Education Secretary William Bennett came as Bush and Buchanan campaigned in Georgia for t...…

…Page 4 -The Michigan Daily- Monday, March 2,1992 MATTHEW).R&ENNII ..":Y. :: it':.: :.it.1.t". .. : 1.. :":. .' 1ill el'i!ir t . .... .. ... .. .::i:" .. : .. . .,.,.1 . . . .. . ... .. .. ::" : . 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 764 - 0552 Opinion Editors YAEL CITRO GEOFFREY EARLE AMITAVA MAZUMDAR Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan Unsigned editorials represent a majority of the Daily's Editorial Boar...…