…Monday, March 7, 2005 Weather Opinion 4A Elliott Mallen wants to rescue libraries Arts 7A Listless 'Be Cool' lacks the spirit of its predecessor £ it H,43 16 TOMORROW: One-hundredfourteen years ofeditoralfreedom www.mkhzgandady.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 91 2005 The Michigan Daily Iran. nuclear secrecy Tehran, Iran (AP) - Iran con- firmed yesterday that it initially devel- oped its nuclear program in secret, going to the bla...…
…Tuesday, March 8, 2005 Opinion 4 Sports 10 Daniel Adams on democracy's false hopes J.C. Mathis's journey to Michigan culminated on Saturday. 5t~CFNT.~O(T407 Weather H, 24 LOW; 12 TOMORROW: 2/39 One-hundredfourteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.mihazandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 92 62005 The Michigan Daily Same-sex EMU policy -under fire University says it will defend its benefits plan until proven that it violates Prop. ...…
…Wednesday, March 9, 2005 Opinion 4 Dan Shuster looks at stem cells A UNIQUE RELATIONSHIP: THE ICERS AND PAT BENATAR ... SPORTS, PAGE 9 Weather Arts 5 Crooked Fingers straightens up in new album LOW: 15 TOMORROW: W"V One-hundredfourteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.michgandaziy.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 93 @2005 The Michigan Daily Anti-U.S. rally held in Lebanon New York photographer Toshi Kazama presents his photographic s...…
…Thursday, March 10, 2005 Weather Opinion 4A Sports 9A Zac Peskowitz: the rise of the baddCEO The men's hoops writers break down the Big Ten Tourney LENDING A HEILPING Hl 11A 1 ND DV iLN) \,AGA INE fit ll31 21 TOMORROW: One-hundredfourteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.mic/ziandatly.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 94 X2005 The Michigan Daily Horton on probation ior z Basketball player sentenced after pleading guilty to charge of ...…
…Friday, March 11, 2005 is 4 Weather Opinion 4 Jeff Cravens: Stop the killing Arts 8 Diesel out of his element in Pacifier' it ailtit~ ti N 38 vv 1. 19 TOMORROW: 28a/1 4 One-hundredfourteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.miehigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 95 @2005 The Michigan Daily Study: MCRI would harm women Among other things, initiative could restrict women's health programs, researcher finds By Anne Joling Daily...…
…Monday, March 14, 2005 ~ 9, ~ 1 ja~. ~ ax v" Weather Opinion 4A Suhael Momin: the lost meritocracy Arts 8A Metal takes over the Motor City with three shows £ it aia,:3rlii TOMORROW: One-hundredfourteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.mzihigandaiiy.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 96 2005 The Michigan Daily .W . Coleman criticizes MCRI 'rhetoric' r University president compares ballot initiative to Prop 2, claiming both are d...…
…Tuesday, March 15, 2005 34 ,,-- 4 ~2~Ir'rP AGE. 5 Weather Opinion 4 Sam Singer on the dangers of Adderall Arts 8 The Mars Volta release high-concept 'Frances the Mute' c t i twut aug His"35 LOW : 19 3/20 Sports 10 Hirsute Icers go wild for tradition One-hundred fourteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.michgandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan * Vol. CXV, No. 97 x2005 The Michigan Daily Courant to step dov University President Coleman to ...…
…Wednesday, March 16, 2005 Opinion 4 Jordan Schrader: The rise of fake news JOSH HOLMAN HAS THE MADNESS ... SPORTS, PAGE 9 i~£ it4 Weather Arts 7 Indie rock ingenue debuts with "Russian Kitsch" I: 39 Low. 26 TOMORROW: F4126i One-hundred-fourteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.michgandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 98 62005 The Michigan Daily MSA votes against divestment By Jeremy Davidson Daily Staff Reporter Hundreds of a...…
…Thursday, March 17, 2005 Opinion 4A Sports 8A Joel Hoard: My kid needs steroids Senior Eric Werner was snubbed for the CCHA award for Best Offensive Defenseman TAKE A TRIP AROUND THE WORLD ... WEEKEND MAGAZINE £e rIt tiu Weather K- 40 LOW: 26 TOMORROW: 4sOA9 One-hundredfourteen years ofeditoralfreedom www.michkgandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 99 ®2005 The Michigan Daily Ethnic remarks stir MSA * elections Maize Rage Party,...…
… Friday, March 18, 2005 Weather -4--i - -, ;' T s s A . Opinion 4 Sowmya Krishnamurthy: Keep church, state apart Sports 9 Carr excited about spring practice £ qqqmmw ita g 4 :42 LOW: 31 TOMORROWM 43/32 One-hundredfourteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.michIandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 100 x2005 The Michigan Daily NCAA stncter on grad rates Study says 19 teams are currently in violation of new academic regulations By J...…
…Monday, March 21,2005 News 3A Experts on censorship debate FCC policies Opinion 4A Jasmine Clair: MSA hopefuls get dirty ICERS MAKE IT T O GRAN- RAPIDS ... SPORTSMONDAY -ayg One-/zundredfourteen years of edit'orialfreedom Weather LO~22 TOMORROW, rf°-. Arts 8A The Ann Arbor Film Festival delights audiences with approachable cinema III I MEN, 0 www.michirandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 101 02005 The Michigan Daily GSIs l...…
…Tuesday, March 22, 2005 News 3 Students and faculty react to Lebanon political tensions M.LA. DELIVERS POLITICALLY CHARGED DEBUT ... ARTS, PAGE 5 it vig ulIL Weather Opinion 4 Sports 8 Dan Adams on Bush's recent nominations Rebounding key for Icers' Montoya H:41 LOW: 29 TOMORROW: One-hundredfourteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.mi-Aigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 102 ®2005 The Michigan Daily ACLU sues for same-sex bene...…
…Wednesday, March 23,2005 Opinion 4 Chris Zbrozek looks into PIRGIM's past FIELD HocKEY COACH MA RC N i w..s, PAGE ii Weather Arts 7 Bloc Party disappoints with debut album LOW:3 TOMORROW: 44/3s One-hundredfourteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.micAhiandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 103 ®2005 The Michigan Daily Li ng the Cr11 Minority distribution in dorms uneven By Emily Kraack Daily Staff Reporter Whether you live on Nor...…
…Thursday, March 24, 2005 Weather Opinion 4A Sports 7A Zac Peskowitz: sick of Harvard Josh Holman on why you should spend tomorrow watching baseball at the Fish 4 1 t.Y tt i l 43 TOMORROW: 4%/ 3' One-hundred-fourteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.michaiandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan m Vol. CXV, No. 104 ®2005 The Michigan Daily GEO votes to stage walkout strike By Ekjyot Saini Daily Staff Reporter By an overwhelming vote last night, membe...…
…Friday, March 25, 2005 Weather Opinion 4 Jeff Cravens defends the Greek system Arts 8 The Decemberists' latest album shines it aug HI: 39 TOMOR ROW:71 43/2S One-hundredfourteen years ofeditorial freedom ww.michzgandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 105 ®2005 The Michigan Daily Engin dean to step down By Karl Stampfl Daily Staff Reporter With more than a year remaining in his term as dean of the College of Engi- neering, Stephe...…
…Monday, March 28, 2005 '17ARVATF:'R 'R 7 fNATISA, d I. Weather Al, Kl2 Opinion 4A Suhael Momin considers GEO's demands Arts 8A "Congeniality 2" misses by a longshot iir 15 ~56 L 34 TOMORROW: One-hundredfourteen years of editorialfreedom i 11 wwmichikandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 106 62005 The Michigan Daily Missed National title slips .away once again Chances team. Al No. 3 tea the regic fying W ingly ho Froz...…
…Tuesday, March 29, 2005 Roc I{)> IE(1( IS BACK~V r.. r k. I' x ' Weather Opinion 4 Sam Singer defends the dollar Sports 8 Eric Ambinder on the class of Michigan State basketball 441a44g M. s8 LOW: 38 TOMORROW. Was3 One-hundredfourteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.mzchigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 107 2005 The Michigan Daily Speaker choice irks grads IJohn Seely Brown, former Xerox scientist, will speak at commencem...…
…Wednesday, March 30, 2005 Opinion 4 Sports 8 Jordan Schrader examines GEO's arguments Looking to extend winning streak, softball stays focused c ..1 N11 -; ti Weather LOWl47 TOMORROW: 59/32 One-hundredfourteen years ofeditoralfreedom www.mzhki~andaziy.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 108 @2005 The Michigan Daily GSIs, 'U' Doctor shortage foretold reach some agreements EIf progress continues, GSIs says they may not need to author...…
…Thursday, March 31, 2005 Science 8A Sports 9A Weekend Magazine Military recruits new robots 'M' nine pulls out victory in slugfest Exams are coming. Stay awake and study. TrhE SEGREGATION OF UNIVERSITY HOUSING ... OPINION, PAGE 5A £ tattl 4 gtl Weather MR 58 LOW, 35 TOMORROW: , 3/7 One-hundredfourteen years ofedoriadfreedom www.mizhiandaiy.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 109 ®2005 The Michigan Daily E3W Board's control of publicat...…
…2A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 7, 2005 NATION/WORLD Anti-war sentiments increase in NEWS IN BRIF a Italy with shooting of journalist Italians demonstrate in front of U.S. embassy in Rome, protesting the killing of an Italian agent ROME (AP) - Italy demanded answers Saturday as former hostage Giuliana Sgrena was taken off a flight from Iraq hooked to an intravenous drip for a shoulder wound inflicted when American troops fired on...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, March 8, 2005 NATION/WORLD Syria's troops to begin pullout NEWS IN BRIEF DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - The presidents of Syria ; and Lebanon announced yesterday that Syrian forc- es will pull back to Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley by March 31, but a com- plete troop withdrawal will be deferred until after later negotiations. Later, Syrian military vehicles and personnel were seen moving east in the first signs of...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, March 9, 2005 NATION/WORLD Bush: Mideast democracy progressing NEWS IN BRIEF WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush said yesterday that authori- tarian rule in the Middle East has begun to ease, and he insisted anew that Syria must end its nearly three- decade occupation of Lebanon. "Today, I have a message for the people of Lebanon: All the world is witnessing your great movement of conscience," Bush said duri...…
…2A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, March 10, 2005 NATION/WORLD Women, children among corpses found by security forces in Iraq NEWS IN BRIEF I I ' 1 11CL- V L' U1' 1\V - Cl\w V 1 L I E vv "A~Alt IW Suicide bomber, gunman blast hotel. wound 30 Americans BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Iraqi authorities found 41 decomposed bodies - some bullet-riddled, others beheaded - at sites near the Syrian border and south of the capital, and said yesterday th...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, March 11, 2005 NATION/WORLD Pro-Syria premier reappointed NEWS IN RIEF 0 BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) - The Lebanese prime minister, who was forced to resign by a wave of popular opposition, was returned to his post yesterday, riding a counterwave of this week's huge pro-Syrian demon- stration. Omar Karami's reappointment, which ensures Damascus's continued dominance in Lebanon's politics, is a slap to the opposit...…
…2A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 14, 2005 NATION/WORLD Iran rejects .S. incentives TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran scoffed at U.S. incentives aimed at coaxing the Islamic republic to drop its nuclear ambitions and declared Saturday that Washington's overtures did nothing to change Tehran's plans to push ahead with its nuclear program. An Iranian envoy in Europe, however, acknowledged in guardedly posi- tive terms that there appeared to be a ...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, March 15, 2005 NATION/WORLD Calif. judge rules for gay mamage NEWS IN BRIEF H E A D L IN E F RA R U W O R L D . U Supporters rejoice in recent of San Francisco's historical role as a gay rights But Kramer rejected that argument, citing 0 court decision finding the state bans unconstitutional SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A judge ruled yesterday that California's ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional - a legal m...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, March 16, 2005 NATION/WORLD Iraq's new Parliament to convene NEWS IN BRIEF 1i 1 Despite car bomb attacks, Iraq to hold its first freely elected National Assembly today BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Iraq puts its fragile'democracy to the test today, convening its first freely elected Nation- al Assembly in recent history after last- minute bargaining over Sunni Arab candidates to head the parliament. Shiite Musli...…
…2A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, March 17, 2005 NATION/WORLD Wolfowitz tapped NEWS IN BRIEF to head int'l bank WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush chose Paul Wolfowitz yesterday to head the World Bank, selecting an archi- tect of the Iraq war whose hard-line for- eign policy stance as deputy defense secretary has made him a target of crit- ics at home and abroad. Bush called Wolfowitz "a compassion- ate, decent man who will do a fine job ...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, March 18, 2005 NATION/WORLD Goss defends U.S. interrogation NEWS IN BRIEF HEADL_"__NELS FROM_ AROUN;..._THE.-rte.RLD pracuices beuore Senate panel Democrats question Goss about results of report conducted before his tenure WASHINGTON (AP) - CIA Direc- tor Porter Goss defended U.S. inter- rogation practices and rejected any notion that the intelligence community engages in torture following months of criti...…
…2A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 21, 2005 NATION/WORLD Iraq, ordan withdraw ambassadors NEWS IN BRIEF - Anger between the two countries spills over even after Jordan's in absentia sentencing of AI-Zarqawi BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Iraq and Jordan engaged in a tit-for-tat with- drawal of ambassadors yesterday in a growing dispute over Shiite Muslim claims that Jordan is failing to block terrorists from entering Iraq, while U.S. forces kil...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, March 22, 2005 NATION/WORLD Student kills 9 in school shooting NEWS IN BRIEF BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) - A high school student went on a shooting ram- page on this Indian reservation yester- day, killing his grandparents at their home and then seven people at his school, "grinning and waving" as he fired, authorities and witnesses said. The gunman was later found shot to death. It was the nation's worst school s...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, March 23, 2005 NATION/WORLD Pope still suffering after surgery Nyws IN BRIEF Chief doctor rules out possible return to hospital despite news reports VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope John Paul II is vomiting, suffering strong headaches and not responding well to his medications, an Italian news agen- cy reported yesterday, but the pontiff's chief doctor dismissed speculation the pope will be hospitalized again. T...…
…2A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, March 24, 2005 NATION/WORLD Schiavo parents'NESNB , .f 1 .1f i Supreme Court Decision comes after federal courts refuse to reinsert feeding tube PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (AP) - Their legal options nearly exhausted, Terri Schiavo's parents made a desperate appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court yes- terday, asking justices to order resump- tion of nourishment for their severely brain-damaged daughter. The late-nig...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, March 25, 2005 NATION/WORLD Kyrgyzstan president flees U Akavev's whereabouts uniiknown, some speculate he left the country BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (AP) - Pres- ident Askar Akayev reportedly fled on yesterday after protesters stormed his headquarters, seized control of state television and rampaged through gov- ernment offices, throwing computers and air conditioners out of windows. A leading opponent of the Ak...…
…2A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 28, 2005 NATION/WORLD Protesters defy parents' ~X1 ClP C NTruwro ITT iDTTuT v7v i." Minister arrested for attempting to bring Easter communion to Terri Schiavo PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (AP) - With their hopes of a miracle fad- ing and other options exhausted, Terri Schiavo's parents and siblings appeared quietly resigned yesterday and asked protesters to spend Easter with their families as the severely ...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, March 29, 2005 NATION/WORLD hu ud c.,. . .w fih Iaq coud size wnnext year NEWS IN BRIEF Prediction comes amid post, said Ali Faisal, political coordi- "pnutiI 7 ~~~nator for the Shiite Political Council, "We hoe'tanxtsm rthewil-;a b* O '" 1n~Ytrrt pe that1-ext~"mmer, there1wil i ree omCH D1Is targe at country's Shiites BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Iraq's out- going interior minister predicted yester- day that hi...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, March 30, 2005 NATION/WORLD Johnnie Cochran dies of tumor NEWS IN BRIEF The attorney for high-profile defendants passed away yesterday at the age of 67 LOS ANGELES (AP) - Johnnie Cochran, who became a legal superstar after helping clear O.J. Simpson during a sensational murder trial in which he uttered the famous quote "If it doesn't fit, you must acquit," died yesterday. He was 67. Cochran died of a br...…
…2A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, March 31, 2005 NATION/WORLD Court supports elderly workers NEWS IN BRIEF #a l 3_. ., WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court made it easier yesterday for any worker over 40 to allege age discrimina- tion, ruling that employersican be held lia- ble even if they never intended any harm. About 75 million people are covered by the decision. The ruling makes it clear that older workers will have a high threshol...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 7, 2005 - 3A .ON CAMPUS Lecture kicks off March art exhibit y two artists An art lecture by artists Anuradha Mathur and Dilip da Cunha will take place today at 6 p.m. in auditorium 2104 of the Art and Architecture building. Their exhibit opens today and is sched- .uled to run until March 25 in room 2106 ofthe Art and Architecture building Film screening part of Pride Week "The Celluloid Closet" will b...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, March 8, 2005 - 3 ON CAMPUS Cause of gender- specific leadership styles up for debate Virginia Ota, who has conducted research on differences in leadership style due to gender, will discuss her work in a lecture today from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Center for the Educa- tion of Women. Ota will offer her evi- dence on the male/female debate as well as an overview of the research findings concerning the topic...…
… NEWS h ON CAMPUS Author to present keynote for Child Advocacy Week Kuthowrand educator Jonathan Kool will deliver the keynote address for the third annual Child Advocacy Week, sponsored by Med- start, from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight in the Michigan League Ballroom. Kozol's body of nonfiction - which includes "Death at an Early Age" and "Rachel and Her Chil- dren" - address race, poverty and education. Piano trio to make debut at 'U, The Florestan T...…
…CON CAMPUS 'Merchant of Venice' screening The most recent screen release of Shakespeare's comic drama "The Mer- chant of Venice," starring Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes and Al Pacino, will be shown tonight from 7:15 to 10:30 p.m. at the Michigan Theater. The Merchant of Venice, one of the playwright's most acclaimed and repro- duced works, addresses a range of social issues. University professor and Shake- spearean scholar Ralph Williams will c...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Friday, March 11, 2005 - 3 . ON CAMPUS Professors to discuss elements of Muslim culture University professors Camron Amin and Douglas Northrop will hold a work- shop titled "Intimate Visions: Muslim Families, State Powers and the Veil" today from noon to 2 p.m. in room 1014 of Tisch Hall. The event is sponsored by both the Office of the Vice President for Research and the Rackham Graduate School. Prof to lecture on...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 14, 2005 - 3A * ON CAMPUS Biblical scholar to lecture on Jesus Prof. James M. Robinson of Cla- remont Graduate 'University will give a lecture titled "The Historical Jesus: O What do we know and where are we now?" at 7 p.m. tonight in Auditorium 3 of the Modern Languages Building. Robinson is an internationally distin- guished scholar of. the New Testament and the history of early Jesus traditions. Mi...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily -Tuesday, March 15, 2005- 3 ON CAMPUS Symposium talks about music, entertainment laws The 2005 Forum on Music and Entertainment Law will feature guest- speakers Andrew W.K. Jay Cooper and Seamus Blackley, who will speak about laws affecting music and enter- tainment. The forum will be followed by a reception and will feature music throughout the day. The forum will be held today from noon to 6 p.m. in room 100 of Hut...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 3 " ON CAMPUS Harvard lecturer to speak about fertility treatments Susan Kahn, associate director at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University will be speak- ing today on high-tech fertility treat- ments in Jewish life in her lecture titled, "Constructing Jewish Life in the Age of Reproductive Technologies." The event will take place in the Mich- igan Room of the Michig...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Thursday, March 17, 2005 - 3A e ON CAMPUS Holocaust conf looks at Rwandan genocide The University's Conference on the . Holocaust presents "Working Together: Holocaust and Rwandan Genocide Sur- vivors," a discussion featuring David Gewirtzman and Jacqueline Mureka- tete, tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Michigan Union. Gewirtzman, a Holocaust survi- vor, and Murekatete, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, have touch...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Friday, March 18, 2005 - 3 * ON CAMPUS McIntosh Theater to hold chamber music performance " The School of Music is sponsoring the concert "Chamber Winds" today. The performance will take place in the McIntosh Theatre of the E.V. Moore Building at 8 p.m. tonight. There is no cost to attend. For more information visit www.music.unich.edu or call 763- 4726. 'Stop Blaming Columbus' to be performed for free The opera "S...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 21, 2005 - 3A * ON CAMPUS' Hillel presents duo of stand-up twins The Sklar Brothers - Randy and Jason - will perform their stand-up comedy routine tonight from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Power Center. The twins' television experience includes appearances on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborne." Tickets for the performance - pre- sented by University Hillel and Big T...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, March 22, 2005 - 3 * ON CAMPUS Film on Holocaust paperclip project to be screened In conjunction with the Daniel Goldstein Film Festival, the Univer- sity's Conference on the Holocaust presents "Educating America: Paper- clips" tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Michigan Theater. The film screening will highlight a documentary about a Tennessee middle school that collected millions of paperclips to symbolize ...…
