…Weather Today: Partlyucloudy. High 68. Low 48. One hde n ears fdf eedom Tomorrow: Partly cloudy. High 68. ,~~e.nn er g~ioiiie4o Friday October 29, 1999 :. @ .c d'w %y, ' r5.k s ';, F .coo- 'x ' xM'"' f c .,, .. oh4 oscn , w' ' OAC wants c' to divest Groups nd ways to help disabled Byannie Baumnann SStaff Reporter The Michigan Student Assembly and the"Center for Community Service and Learning are two of several University campus organiz...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 29, 1999 NATION/WORLD HALLOWEEN Continued from Page 1 want her last name used. Customer at the Main Street costume shop could barely squeeze by each other in the crowded aisles yesterday. "The most popular trend this year is angels, princesses, and fembots, whatever the hell those are," Erin- Elvis said. "For the men, a lot of them are being Zorro or Austin Powers." She added, "I helped someone beco...…
… LOCAL/S TATE The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 29, 1999 - 3 CRIME Subject struck by University "tlty vehicle A male subject was struck Tuesday morning by a University utility truck at the corner of West Medical Center Drive and Catherine Street, Department of Public Safety reports state. The subject was not injured and refused medical attention, but indicated he wouIa seek a check-up through employee health services. Wfaudulent J. Crew o...…
…4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 29, 1999 U~fWtcbiu-a-n t 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 daily.letters@umich.edu Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan HEATHER KAMINS Editor in Chief JEFFREY KOSSEFF DAVID WALLACE Editorial Page Editors Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority ofthe Daily s editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessaril...…
… Defining words Steven Pinker discusses what makes language. Pinker will be at Shaman Drum to talk about his new book "Words and Rules: The Ingredients of Language." 8 p.m UZte idcigan lkig LRT Tomorrow in Daily Arts: Read Daily Arts for a review of Saturday's performance by the Buena Vista Social Club. Friday October 29, 1999 5 .Harper summits Hill with lively, energetic show By Christopher Cousino Daily Arts Eitor "This is close. We are...…
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…I The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 29, 1999 - 7 Practice makes perfect Chinese crackdown on religious group BEIJING (AP) - Nearly 30 mem- bers of the banned Falun Gong spiritual movement spoke out yesterday at an extraordinary news conference orga- nized in secrecy, denouncing torture at the hands of Chinese police and promising continued defiance. One member displayed wrists bruised by manacles; another told how police burned her face...…
…8 - The Michigan Daily - Friday. October 29, 1999 'Music of the Heart' repeats old story of fight for children By Christopher Tkaczyk I}).uly Arts, Wr iter Wes Craven makes scary movies - The "Nightmare on Elm Street," the "Scream" trilogy, and now "Music of the Heart." Unfortunately for Craven and his band of picture-making ghouls, "Music of the Heart" is the first non-horror film to cause violent quakes in its viewers. And all in time for ...…
… Scoreboard,. 1* HL Nauhvilie at Tampa Bay 7, San Jose inc. BOSTON ? Phoenix at Calgary 4. Vancouver Inc. OTTAWA 3 PHILADELPHIA 5. NBA PRESEASON Colorado 4 Washington 102, Pittsburgh at BOSTON 101 Los Angeles, inc. Denver 92, TORONTO d7 Nev. ..sc 1._ NEW YO~i,103 Detot 212, ORLANDO 100 PHOENIX at Portland Inc. Utah at Los Angeles. inc. ZeeiEAdnhgzm 3tlg Tracking 'M' Teams Did you get rejected by an Ivy League school? Still bitter? Watch Mic...…
…10 -The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 29, 1999_ _ The Matchups For second straight week, 'M' should cruise By Andy Latack Daily Sports Edator Don't let Indiana's 3-2 record in the Big Ten fool you. With conference wins over Illinois (imagine that), Northwestern and Iowa, the Hoosiers have beaten the doormats of the Big Ten with relative ease. Conversely, Indiana has had little luck with the conference's heavyweights, losing to Penn State ...…
…Friday, October 29, 1999 - The Michigan Daily - 11 0This must NEW YORK (AP) - By the end, even the Atlanta Braves were applauding the New York Yankees. Chipper Jones chuckled as he watched closer Mariano Rivera break three of Ryan Klesko's bats in the last inning of the World Series *weep. Manager Bobby Cox found coun- terpart Joe Torre and congratulated him in a stadium tunnel, And John Smoltz personally com- plimented batting coach Chris C...…
…12 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 29, 1999 FRIDAYFocus PAUL 0 7K7~~~~~~ - -- CElSI]CI iA I~F OU YI T_ SL OT H ...... . . . . . . : ( x.' I' is I (15 7 '. I There's more to this musical movement than just album sales. A heated debate is taking place within the electronic music community - between those who devote themselves passionately to trance as if it were a religion and those who despise its expo- nential rates of populari...…
…I4 A& AW I oday: Partly cloudy. High 67. Low 40. omorrow: Partly cloudy. High 66. One hundred nie years of editorkil freedom Thursday October 28, 1999 g l.. '' Presidential Forbes pushes plan or 'New Economy' contenders ly Nick Bunkley )aily Staff Reporter Far into the hall, the voice of tepublican presidential candidate Steve orbes could barely be heard - but for hose who arrived late to hear Forbes' peech at the Michigan Union yeste...…
…2A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, October 28, 1999 NR ArmenianIIAaiame tt L YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) - Gunmen seized Armenia's parliament in a torrent of automatic weapons fire yes- terday, killing the prime minister and seven other politicians. The attackers were still barricaded in the building with dozens of hostages shortly before dawn today. With the bodies of Prime Minister ,Vazgen Sarkin and Parliament Speaker Karen Demirchian sprawled...…
… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Thursday, October 28 - 3A IESEARC " I U' to examine effects of poverty on health status Through a $10 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, searchers from the University will study the health effects of being poor. Public health advocates have identi- fied social inequalities as being a major cause of physical and mental health problems in the United States. School of Public Health department...…
…4A ' The Michigan Daily - Thursday, October 28, 1999 a 420 Maynard Street HEATHER KANIINS Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Editor in Chief daily.letters@umich.edu Edited and managed by JEFFREY KOSSEFF students at the DAVID WALLACE University of Michigan Editorial Page Editors Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily 's editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect ...…
…The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, October 20, 1999 - 5 MORGAN STALEY DEANWITTER To submit a cover letter and resume to. Katharine Poley 011-852-2524-4186 No later tha ovember 9, 1999 …
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… NATION/WORLD The Michigan Daily - Thursday, October 28, 1999 - 7A Federal government posts record budget surplus WASHINGTON (AP) - After decades of deficit gloom, the United States posted a record $123 billion federal budget surplus last year, marking the first back-to-back surpluses since Dwight Eisenhower was president. The good news announcement - exceeding all estimates - sparked a battle for bragging rights *erday between the White Ho...…
…8A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, October 28, 1999 Lawmakers won't attempt to limit Granholm LANSING (AIP) - The day after a meeting between Gov. John Engler and Attorney General Jennifer Granholm, key lawmakers said yesterday they don't plan to pursue measures that would limit the attorney general's powers. But some left open the door to future legislation, implying that the debate over those powers is just beginning. "This issue is still ...…
…NATION/W ORLD The Michigan Daily - Thursday, October 28, 1999 - 9A Former president, first lady given Congressional medal WASHINGTON (AP) - Deemed healers of Americans' bodies and souls, former President and first lady Gerald and Betty Ford were award- ed the Congressional Gold Medal yesterday, the highest civilian award given by Congress. "It is fitting that these partners in life are being honored jointly, for their partnership has riched ...…
…10A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, October 28, 1999 HIGHER EDUCATION Law denies financial aid to substance users Time out By Travis Reed Minnesota Daily MINNEAPOLIS (U-WIRE) - Students plan- ning to apply for federal financial aid should pre- pare to divulge more than just their social security number, university and address. The U.S. Department of Education published final rulings last Thursday on a law prohibiting stu- dents convicted...…
… Jcoreboard. RLD SERIES Florida 6. ri Y;ANKEES 4, NY Islanders 3 Atlanta 1 Chicago 1, YANK ESWEEPSERIES4- MONTREAL 2 NHL NEW JERSEY 2, BUF-A LO 4, St. Louis 1 Tampa Bay 3 TORONTO 4. DETROIT 5, Atlanta 0 Colorado 3 Pittsburgh at ANAHEIM, inc. NBA PRESEASON BOSTON 97, Washington 92 DETROIT 107, Cleveland 106 Philadelphia 94, NEW YORK 86 MINNESOTA 99, Indianapolis 89 h . L t , 7. , '. Tracking 'M' teams Check out the Michigan men's swimming t...…
…12A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, October 28, 1999 The Daily Grind= Fans a Yankees snub Gray Chad Curtis rounded third base, his teammates waiting around home plate to mob the unlikely hero. Curtis had just hit his second home- run of Game 3 of the World Series, JOSh this one a tenth- Kleinbaum inning blast to cap a stirring 03 five-run come- back and all but % § bury the Braves. Meanwhile, Jim Gray, NBCs reporter covering the Yankees APOC...…
…The Michigan Daily - Thursday, October 28, 1999 - 13A 'YOUR IZ A LY Recently, some people have been critical of Nike's labor practices around the world. But if you think this is one of those lame "advertorials," where a company tries to paper over a serious problem with an ad, think again. In fact, that's all we ask: that you think for yourself. And that you do it after you've got the facts. Here's where to find them: www.nikebiz.com. As...…
…14A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, October 28, 1999 Week of football provides little in way of entertainment By Richard Haddad For the Daily To be bluntly honest, this week does- n't present a very tantalizing palette of games for college football fans. The Big Ten's ranked teams get a short break from their otherwise ruthless schedules, and only two games across the nation pit members of the Top 25 head to head. Last Saturday's action, o...…
…Thursday, October 28 1999 - The Michigan Daily - 15A JV-en's harriers to play underdog role By Jon Schwartz Daily Sports Writer The Michigan men's cross country team is heading into Saturday's Big Ten Championship in State College in an unfamiliar position. As underdogs. 'Despite the eighth-ranked olverines' recent success, facing o. 5 Wisconsin will be a much greater challenge. While Michigan has lost several key players over the past years...…
…16A The Michigan Daily - Thursday, October 28, 1999 'M' looks to return to Tournament TOURNEY Continued from Page 11A summer playing with the Danish national team. The experience proved to be valuable for the junior, as she dabbled at shooting guard. But don't look for Thorius' assist average to dip. "I want to see how far I can go with my assists," Thorius said. "I'd like to see if I could break the Michigan record." Vonnie Thompson's 1988 ...…
…WE Itil leather day: Partly cloudy. High 58. Low 43. One hundred nine years' edftorilfreedom imorrow: Partly cloudy. High 57.J J Tuesday October 26, 1999 c ! e.j ., a ... . .. ,~. .: ! Green y Anna Clark aily Staff Reporter Green in Michigan Stadium? Not if niversity athletic officials can help it. )Men Absopure, a bottled water vendor ia sells its product within the stadium, onated 100 recycling bins for fans' beverage >ttles, nobody thoug...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, October 26, 1999 Buchanan voices hope for Reform- patycandidacy1 NATION/WORLD AROUND THE NATION /" FALLS CHURCH (AP) - Republican presidential candidate Pat Buchanan bolted the GOP yesterday to mount a third-party campaign and "res- cue God's country" from a cultural and moral pit. "Only the Reform Party offers the hope of a real debate and a true choice, he said. "Our vaunted two-party system is a snare ...…
…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, October 26, 1999 - 3 LOCAL/STATE CRIME, Car, research stolen from South Quad A female subject reported to the Ann rbor Police Department that her car was stolen while parked in front of South Quad Residence Hall on Friday evening. The car was described as a 1993 turquoise Pontiac Grand Prix, and 10 year's worth of research for a book was 'n the trunk, the owner of the car said. The owner added that she "would no...…
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…HIGHER EDUCATION Students electrocutedinotin The Michigan Daiy - Tuesday, October 26, 1999 - 7 By Angela Entzminger Daily Texan AUSTIN, Texas (U-WIRE)-- Rowdy University of Texas students cheered, honked their car horns and d ked the Drag in toilet paper in the jubilant after- fW of Saturday's victory against Nebraska. But for a handful of UT fans, the revelry was brought to an early and shocking end. Luke Ledbetter, a first-year student, an...…
…iA Take a Chance at the Ark Mike Younger and Lori B perform at "Take a Chance Tuesday." Younger and Lori B bring an eccentric blend of contemporary folk music. The Ark, 8 p.m. (7Ie £idigun latg I.kitww Tomorrow in Daily Arts: Check out an interview with author Gregg Oppenheimer, reading tomorrow night at Borders Books & Music. 0 8 Tuesday October 26, 1999 Eclectic Frisell brings variety to Power SO- Adlin Rosli Daily Arts Writer Bill ...…
…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, October 26, 1999 - 9 ;EAKING RECORE THE MUSIC INDUSTRY'S NE PRIMUS FINDS SOUND AGAIN WITH 'ANTIPOP ' We all knew they'd be back someday. When longtime drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander left the band in 1996, Primus embarked on a journey of musical rediscovery. The results of this,, 1997's mostly tedious "The Brown Album" and 1998's only slightly more impressive cover and live EP "Rhinoplasty," left many wondering if ...…
…10 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, October 26, 1999 'Limey' actor Stamp stars with himself Cage seeks thrills to. balance intense roles Newsday NEW YORK - Terence Stamp, who happens to be wearing a Hawaiian shirt, is talking about his vacation. With his girlfriend. On Kauai. On the beach. At one of those purposefully remote resorts with very limited access to telephones. And where his agent still managed to reach him with a message to call ...…
… S$coreboard- C NFL FOOTBALL NBA PRESEASON tlanta at BASKEBTALL ITTSBURGH, inc. NEW YORK 89, Washington 79 NHL HOCKEY ORLANDO 109, TORONTO 4, Dallas 97 Dallas 0 UTAH 101, Indiana 94 ATLANTA 105, Boston 99 Portland 92. LA LAKERS 78 .,.r s t f vt ,L ~ ty r gq t } Tracking 'l' teams Check out the Michigan hockey team this Saturday. The Wolverines face off with Yale at 7 p.m. See if Michigan center Mike Comrie can extend his six-game point stre...…
…4 12 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday October 26, 1999 Colleges increasing funds for women's sports teams 1. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Athletic scholarships to women at the nation's major colleges have increased more than 140 percent since 1991-92, more than twice the rate of increase in aid for men over the same period, accord- ing to a gender equity report released yesterday by the NCAA. The report for the 1997-98 school year shows men received ...…
…Weather Today: Partly cloudy. High 53. Low 35.Onhudenieato ionledm Tomorrow: Partly cloudy. High 64.Oehnde zeyes'fedorAifedm Wednesday October 27, 1999 :rim . I 09. By Yaol Kobon Daily Staff Reporter A recent report published by the College Board indicates that black, Latino/a and Native American students of all education levels are not perform- ing academically as well as their white and Asian American peers. The report measured these stu...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, October 27, 1999 NATION/WORLD - - Hormone may reduce at Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES - Americans are fatter than ever, with potentially disas- trous consequences for their health, but ijections of the recently discovered hormone leptin can help take some of the fat off, researchers said yesterday at University of California at Los Angeles seminar sponsored by the Amnerican Medical Association. The number...…
… LOCAL/S TATE The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, October 27, 1999 - 3 EDUCATION 2-car collision kills 3, injures U. ~Varyand student Eric Bishop, a University of Maryland student,. was in critical condition Sunday with multiple injuries at Prince George's Hospital Center after a car accident, which killed three others that day. The two=car collision occurred near the College Park Metro Station. The three men were travel- ing at a speed higher t...…
…4 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, October 27, 1999 Ube ditiwutt &ilg Michael Corleone would have gotten nowhere without papa 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 daily.letters@umich.edu Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan HEATHER KA MINS Editor in Chief JEFFREY KOSSEFF DAVID WALLACE Editorial Page Editors H ave you ever seen the teen movie, "Pump Up the Volume?" It is about a guy named Hard Harry who has a pir...…
… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Wednesday. October 27, 1999 - 5 *Abraham to sponsor new reform bill FINANCE Continued from Page 1 al, no matter how cynical this debate remains," he said, "the senator from Wisconsin and I will persevere." The roiling debate last week reflects a deep philo- sophical rift between the parties, as liberals press for more equitable elections and conservatives insist on fewer barriers to free speech. The rift ex...…
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…LOe Mielhgan Daiy - Wednesday, October 27, 1999 - 7 )OCAL/TATE fe enant aops gapaicri ese in tria LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) -- The alleged ring- ader in the beating death of college student atthew Shepard has adopted a "gay panic" tense, a somewhat risky strategy that has had tie success in recent years. Ilpening statements on Monday, Aaron cKinney's lawyer argued that McKinney tapped after a sexual advance from Shepard iggered memories of a homosex...…
…Innocent Criminals ffidgan iai1 Tonorrow in Daily Arts: 1 U Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals come to Hill Auditorium. U Looing to get out of town? Weekend, etc. Magazine Harper will perform music from his latest release, "Burn to exames the possibilities of studying abroad. Shne. 7:30 p.m Wednesday :T October 27, 1999 Au or remembers 'Lucy' at Borders By Jean Lee For the Daily "I Love Lucy" fans will have a chance to see lost scenes from...…
…The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, October 27, 1999 - 9 ABC bends for Lue, BochCol he Washington Post The scampering of little mouse bet you heard late last week was the o d of execs from Disney's ABC c rk beating a hasty retreat after etting publicly whipped by ollywood's biggest baddest TV cat, teven Bochco. The Mouse House network nnounced on Friday that, upon fur- ier consideration, it had decided to ive Bochco's "NYPD Blue" its old 'uesday...…
… oreboard-- NBA BASKETBALL Cleveland at Minnesota at TORONTO, Inc. CHICAGO, inc. Orlando at Vancouver at MIAMI, Inc. DENVER, Inc. San Antonio at Seattle at HOUSTON, Inc. SACRAMENTO, Inc. Milwaukee at Phoenix at DALLA S Inc LOS ANGELES, Inc. NHL Hockey Vancouvernat PHILADELPHIA, Inc Calgary at ATLANTA, Inc. Phoenix at EDMONTON, Inc. Washington at LOS ANGELES, Inc. I - tg Tracking 'M' teams Check out the Michigan field hockey team at Gcker Fie...…
