…'tr'W Untli News: 76 DAILY Advertising: 764-0554 One hundred seven years of editornidfreedom Wednesday December 3, 1997 n:e University of Michigan Law School statistics for So class of 1999 Number of students: Applied - 3,636 Accepted 1,123 Enrolled , 319 Question No 11 on the applicatioh Median of those enrolled; asks for the "race GPA: 3.5 or ethnicity which LSAT: 167 you thiok best applies to you-" C,-, s.,yr.k K k n'1 ".. Class compo...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, December 3, 1997 Reno declares no need or special investigation NATION/WORLD SAROUND THENTb FDA allows meat iradiation to kill genns WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration approved the irradiation of meat to kill disease-causing microorganisms, a move designed to improvethe safety of the nation's food supply. The technology is generally considered safe and highly effective against food- borne pathog...…
…LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, December 3, 1997 - 3 Commnission to release report on COllege COSts A federal commission will release a *port on Dec. II about how Congress can help reduce the costs of higher edu- cation. The national group includes presi- dents and chancellors of five universi- -~tes, two professors and the heads of four state college associations. The commission met six times on campus- es nationwide. The commis...…
…4 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, December 3, 1997 fe £tihbigzn ?&iilg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor 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 opinion of The Michigan Dai...…
… ft--feEltcjkun JDiti See a free screening of George Lucas' and Steven Spielberg's 1981 "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Harrison Ford stars as Indiana Jones in this action/adventure favorite. Don't miss out on the breathtaking stunts, chase scenes and more. The screening begins at 9 tonight at Hillel. Admission is free. Wednesday December 3, 1997 5 Oh Henry! U Prod to bring Shakespeare' s play to shockingly contemporary life By Christopher ...…
…6 - The Michigan Daily -Wednesday, December 3, 1997 w r - - - - - 1506 GEDDES close to CCRB, near Walnut. Extra large 2 bdrm. plus den. Good for 4, balc., air, dishwasher. Mgr. 332-5921 or 668- 1100. **********PARKING!********** On campus parking! Special rates! 665-8825. 1995 4 BEDROOM MANUFACTURED home. 2 full baths, a/c, dwshr., wshr./dryer, shed with electric, much more, located in Ar- bor Woods, manufactured home community minutes fro...…
… LoCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, December 3, 1997 -- 7 =tdents ready for holiday shopping y AiCe Robinson Daily Staff Reporter For many students, the holidays bring family, friends -- and a lack of funds. But area businesses are hoping that the upcoming month brings more shop- pers and more profits. "I love them," said Briarwood Mall's eral Manager Ted Schwarz, of con- ners who start off the holiday season each year by arriving a...…
…8 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, December 3, 1997 'Live' lives up Badu's soulful standards Erykah Badu Live Kedar/Universal Records It hasn't even been a year since Kedar/Universal recording artist Erykah Badu burst onto the music scene with her "Baduism" debut, but she has already established herself as one of music's premier artists. One might wonder if she may have been overexposing herself by releasing a live album only 10 months afte...…
…Scores mt-As MEN'S NCAA BASKETBALL (3) Kansas 90,. (4 A R:ZONA 87 (9) X AVIER 8., Central ichigan 54 (10) Uah 64,. PROV DENCE 58 (D2) IOWA 90, Drake 60 (18) FLA. ST. 90. Florida Atlantic 52 (21) ARKANSAS 108, Bethune-Cookman 42 Penn State at BRIGHAM YOUNG, inc. NORTHWESTERN 90. Troy State 52 ILLINOIS 88, Texas-Pan Amer. 60 WOMEN'S NCAA BASKETBALL No. 2 UCONN 67, Villanova 27 (20) ALABAMA 104, Samford 43 No. 21 Arkansas at ORAL ROBERTS, inc....…
…10 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, December 3, 1997 E.U. to decide on tobacco advertising, sponsorship ban SPA, Belgium (AP) - Health long has been a formidable marketing tool in this eastern town -- the original spa resort. Yet health concerns, Mayor Joseph Houssa fears, may cripple his comm unity. Spa is the proud host of Formula One Grand Prix racing on the famed Spa- .Francorchamps track. It boasts motor- cycle and rally races and a po...…
…2 m Unug News: 76-DAILY Advertising: 764-0554 One hundred seven years ofeditorliafreedom Monday November 3, 1997- . ,. <. . ;; ,.. . x ,.: Senate approves Gramlich for Fed U Former Public Policy Dean to begin work at national board today By Janet Adamy Da Staff Reporter a Senate vote Thursday, former Public Policy Dean Edward Gramlich was appointed to serve on the Federal Reserve Board. The seven-member board controls the U.S. money supp...…
…2A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, November 3, 1997 NATION/WORLD SHOW Continued from Page 1A with Destiny." Given on the eve of India's independence, _Nehru's speech describes India's awakening to an era of free- don "It was a great theme to pick because we're celebrating 50 years of independence," Sangwan said. Education senior Rajeshri Gandhi, who co-coordinated the show, explained to the audience how the event united the 400 participants...…
…LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Monday, November 3, 1997 - 3A i NEH names 'U'' Website tops The University's American Verse 'coject, which provides an electronic hive of American poetry before 1920, has been named one of the top educa- tional Websites on the Internet by the National Endowment for the Humanities. This distinction includes a link on the NEH's new Website, named EDSITEment at http:/edsitement.- nehfed.us. This site links to t...…
…4A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, November 3, 1997 2i £irttbiir ilg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JOI JosH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor Lnless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials r( lect the opinion of the majority of the Daily s editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily refect the opinion of The Michigan Dai...…
… As seen on MTV, Tonic appears at St. Andrew's Hall in Detroit tonight. Producing hit after hit from their debut album "Lemon Parade," including "Open Up Your Eyes" and "If You Could Only See," Tonic puts on an intoxicating live show. So, don't sit around saying "If I could only see Tonic ... ." Just open up your eyes and go. 8 p.m. at St. Andrew's Hall. (313) 961-MELT Monday November 3, 1997 pop' goes the Silverdome: U2 revs up Motor City ...…
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…I LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Monday, November 3, 1997 - 7A AOMECOMING Ltntinued from Page 1A Chcrry said. "We usually go to our sorority house because it's homecoming weekend there, too." Cherry and Mather-Ryding said they were both members of the first female checrleading squad and enjoyed seeing friends from their squad this weekend. Wather-Ryding said a variety of mini-reunions during football season help make the official homecomi...…
…8A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, November 3, 1997 'Sunday' doesn't live up to hyp e By Prasbant Tamaskar Daily Arts Writer The winner of the Grand Jury Prize for best picture at this year's Sundance Film Festival, "Sunday" is the moving story of a meeting between two people whose lives are headed in the same direction. While its tri- umph at the acclaimed movie competition may have been more a reflection of the weakness of the field than of ...…
…The Michigan Daily - Monday, November 3, 1997 - 9A New titles reinvigorate N-64 By Gabriel Smith Daily Arts Writer Ever wonder what it would be like to quarterback the Dallas Cowboys? How about becoming a British secret agent? Perhaps, you would like to go one-on-one with 0ollywood" Hulk Hogan in a grudge match. With the barrage of gaming software being released by Nintendo in the com- ing months for the Nintendo 64 system, PI your dreams ca...…
…10A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, November 3, 1997 fifii i \\ - E 9- oswin mr onvtp oft Berlioe andelpetre ak th seeh nn clr To swing ahammerninerpity the erichiWan and help enteattendrsnbeakfthraugh to ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~eso son tyheasir n el tiflec ulue. to move a computer company from dorm room to boardroom. Make a mark with your mind. Monday, November 3, 1997 BankingInvestment Ban ingoivis 1 1 OpIen House*a …
…C4je 9llCi igtttt AT72tti[ff . Sports Desk: 647.3336 Sullivan runs to 4th Big Ten title By Rick Freeman D)aily Sports Writer COLUMBUS - Kevin Sullivan then John Mortimer. Or maybe Mortimer, then Sullivan. That's how the top two spots have looked in all but one of the Michigan men's cross country team's races this year. That's how the top two spots looked at Saturday's Big Ten championships held on the rolling terrain of the Ohio State Gol...…
…2B - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - November 3, 1997 NFL Standings How the AP Top 25 Fared The new Associated Press top 25 colege footbal poll with results through Nov, 2. First USA Today/ESPN Poll The new USA Today/CNN coaches top 25 college foot- ball poll with results through Nov. 2, First place votes in NFC AFC NFC East Team N.Y. Giants Washington Philadelphia Dallas Arizona MFC Central Team Green Bay Minnesota Tampa Bay Detroit...…
…This time, 'may help Mark Snyder Taily Sports Writer When Michigan tips off its season lonight at Crisler Arena, prayer may be n the mindq of many. Michigan fans, concerned with the possibility of another year without an NCAA New e -Aurnament berth will be crossing their fingers for What: Michi a return to the success of in Action (E the early '90s. When: 7:30 Crisler officials, unsure of the damage Robert Traylor may The Wolverin inflict on t...…
…4 - I e Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - November 3, 1997 GAME STATISTICS Howard carnes PASSING Player C-A Griese 14-27 Dreisbach 1-3 Totals 1530 Yds 171 19 190 RUSHING Player Att Howard 20 Thomas 10 Woodson 1 Griese 12 C. Williams 1 McCall 2 Dreisbach 1 Floyd 1 D. Smith 1 Totals 49 RECEIVING Player No. Shea 3 Campbell 3 Thomas 3 Howard 4 Knight 1 Woodson 1 Totals .15 PUNTING Player h Vinson Baker Griese Totals Yds 98 39 33 11 7 7 7 2 0 ...…
…The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - November 3, 1997 -58 d for 'M' as ribs heal GAME STAT1SICS 'k PASSING ry mark - those are the kinds of little things I'm talking about. "But I'm not really worried about the running game at all. We just need to be able to rotate all three backs back there. That's when we're at our best." Howard is averaging just 79.5 yards per game - about 20 yards short of his goal of 100. But considering his rib injury...…
…6B - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - November 3, 1997 a s i i a i J 4 { d j 1 i ji g# S 1 P From start to finish, Blue victory full of emotion Large crowd, Michigan pep band energize Wolverines By Kurt New was a very long week waiting for sports that I've ever had, a naiy Spors Writer today." been playing hockey for I If there were one word that could Throughout the contest, the now," senior Amy Helber said &'curately describe Michigan's...…
…The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - November 3, 1997 - 78 State takes Pride in beating Michigan N in four games to wrap up season series By TJ. Bea Daily Sports Witer EAST LANSING - The good news from the Michigan volleyball team's match yesterday against Michigan State was that the Wolverines wrapped up the State Pride Battle over the Spartans for the first time since 1993, winning the state flag as a result. The bad news from yesterday's...…
…8B3 - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - November 3, 1997 F.i Nv . vR o yri Badgers spohuilMreo s b,%d F I F%# :5Ft '~ b Y ' ! 'Victory; harriers place2nd I By Rick Freeman Daily Sports Writer COLUMBUS - After Saturday's Big Ten championship race, several runners surrounded Michigan women's cross country coach Mike McGuire, staring at the official result that he held in his hands. Their faces mirrored the look of consternation and dismay on...…
…0 ews: 76-DAILY dvertlslng: 764-0554 Crr, tj One hundred seven years ofeditorialfreedom Friday October 3, 1997 tl 1 . ..* .. . i ..... {.!. 1 . . ROTC cadets take the plunge By Reilly Brennan For the Daily Outfitted in army fatigues and climbing gear, Rambo flew down the side of the Dentistry Building yesterday. That's Matthew Rambo, a cadet in the University's Reserve Officer Training Corps, who joined more than 35 my ROTC cadets in ...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 3, 1997 NATION/WORLD Violent offenses by teens drop WASHINGTON (AP) - Arrests of teen-agers for violent crimes plunged 9 .2 percent last year, and Attorney General Janet Reno said the second straight annual drop was not "a blip" but a real trend away from the juvenile crime wave that rose steadily from 1987 through 1994. At her weekly news conference yes- terday, Reno called on Congress to allo- cat...…
…I LOCALISTATE The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 3, 1997 - 3 Male student threatens School of Dentistry staff A mentally disturbed student made violent threats to staff in the Dentistry Building on Wednesday, DPS reports state. Dentistry staff members reported to DPS that the student made the state- nient, "You people are the reason we buy guns," according to DPS reports. When DPS arrived on the scene, the student was no longer in the are...…
…4- The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 3, 1997 ~be fgi~idgin ailg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan., JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor NOTABLE QUOTABLE, 'We need to look at things for the future - for 100 years from now - to consider what our University campus might be like, what Its character should be.' -University President Lee Bollinger Unles...…
…LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 3, 1997 - A BUSE± Continued from Page 1 and the court system. Some universities, Baird said, protect athletes and other "superstar" students accused of rape by penalizing them only through the univer- sity and not through the state legal sys- tem. "Many victims are encouraged to fol- low a campus procedure that only involves campus penalties," said state ep. Jim McBryde (R-Mt. Pleasant), a co-...…
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… NATION/WORLD The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 3, 1997 - 7 ope to preach vaues RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) - Pope John Paul II hedged yesterday when asked about the Vatican's will- ingness to broaden an apology by France's Roman Catholic Church over its silence during the deportation f Jews in World War II. Suggesting that non-Catholics must address their own failures over the course of history, the pontiff also acknowledged that a churc...…
…r,_..- Ufit Ltd uiw k% See Robert Zemeckis' 1997 riveting film, "Contact" at the Michigan Theater tonight. Based on Carl Sagan's novel, the film stars Jodie Foster as a radio astronomer who confirms the existence of aliens. The film, according to Roger Ebert, "explores issues like love, death and the existence of God." The film begins at 9:15 p.m. Admission is $5 with student ID. Friday October 3, 1997 Jayhawks liven Pontiac with 'Sound' ...…
…The Michigan Daily - Frday, October 3, 1997 - 9 (eunited and it feels so good:'U' alumni dance back to A2 By Uucija Franetovic For the Daily The-Dance School alumni are com- ing to town and they're bringing dance numbers with them that were created in ifferent parts of the country. From New York's Artichoke Dance Company's P R "Full Speed Alumni Ahead," an explo- ration of speed and momentum involv- Bett ing video projec- Ticket tion to."Begg...…
… ftAW09=13aft MAJOR LEAGUE PRO BASEBALL HOCKEY Baltimore 9, BOSTON 6, SEATTLE 3 Los Angeles 5 Cleveland 7COLLEGE NEW YORK 5 COOLEGE FOOTBALL FRESNO STATE 27. Utah 13 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Divisional Playoff Schedule Today Atlanta at HOUSTON, 4:07 p.m. (ESPN) San Francisco at FLORIDA, 8:07 p.m. (Fox) 10_ Friday October 3, 1997 Hatred, Pride at stake for Blue spikers By Josh Kleinbaum Daily Sports Writer Hatred is a pretty strong word. But...…
…The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 3, 1997 - 11 Staff Picks - all picks made against the spread. dame (HOME SEAM IN CAPS) Michigan (-20) vs. INDIANA MICHIGAN STATE (-24)v M.innesota OHIO STATE (-4) vs. Iowva Pen tte -21/2) vs. ILLNOIS Wisconsin (-2 1/2) vs. NORTHWESTERN Not lame(4) Vs. $TANFORD Auburn (-7) vs. SOUTH CAROLINA "LORIDA STATE;(-22)vs. Miamni (Fa. NEBRASKA (-21) vs. Kansas State WASHIGTON riznaStat Best Bet MOverall 'M' icers'...…
…12 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 3, 1997 FRIDAYFOCUS Vegetarians find Ann Arbor a tasty treat By Christine M. Paik Daily Staff Reporter The eclectic community of Ann Arbor boasts eclectic tastes, ranging from steaming hot buffalo wings to zesty chipatis. But a core group of food lovers won't sink their teeth into juicy hamburgers or shell out a quick buck for a pepperoni pizza slice. They munch to a different drummer. When i...…
…£ 'Elan 74ar~ Yews: 76-DAILY Udvertising: 764-0554 One- hun/reds i* years oft'dol'fi7rtn1 Wednesday September 3, 1997 .. is : "n. .atavc va7 p Weather Goss t Alumnus, business executive considered in 1994 director search By Heather Kamins Daily Staff Rcportcr Tom Goss, a California business executive and former Michigan defensive tackle, was the University's first choice for athletic director four years ago. But since Goss was unavailab...…
…2A - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, September 3, 1997 Russia may fine two Mir cosmonauts MOSCOW (AP) - Russia may fine two of its own cosmonauts for history's worst space collision, rejecting the vet- eran crew members' claim that Mir's worn-out equipment was to blame, an overseer of the space station said yes- terday. A space commission concluded beyond any doubt" that Vasily Tsibliyev and Alexander Lazutkin caused the damaging June 25 cra...…
…The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, September 3 1997 - 3 niversity of Mexico wins test anxiety case A federal judge this summer ruled in favor of the University of New Mexico's school of medicine, after a finical psychologist filed a lawsuit gainst the school for discrimination because he suffers from test anxiety, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported. Kevin McGuinness claimed on the basis of the Americans With Disability Act that the univ...…
…4A - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, September 3, 1997 ,. tI~e Ski gu &u Il 4 a $ 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 f:; r.:. ,y .; C a .. JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief Edited and managed by ERIN MARSH students at the Editorial Page Editor ;University of Michigan Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion ofthe majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily refl...…
…The Michigan Daily- Wednesdy, September 3, 1997-5 Michigan Union p ,~'! F ;_ { .s. :.w 4} : .. : .x _, Y: , s' 's fi. ' i ro ' t., - ;: L. . , -: . ,:., = i N% : s _ pA 8 a " ;&< ..;; : ' : , ;° , xs Bre? *Adv Textbook Reservation Our Advanced Textbook Reservation Program lets you place your textbook orders in July and pay for them when you need them. * Available at Michigan Union Bookstore Only * Guaranteed Textbook Buyback If you...…
…6A The Michigan Daily Wednesday, September 3, 1997 UPS strike slows textbook process By Maria Hackett Daily Staff Reporter Striking United Parcel Service workers this summer threatened the back-to-school tradition of loading back- packs with books and supplies for the first day of class- es. Many bookstores around campus rely on UPS to deliver texts in time for student book rush. But this year, UPS workers who struck for higher wages, more fu...…
…The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, September 3, 1997 -7A uition hike lowest in eight years TUITION INCREASES Bollinger changes 'U' budget to keep tuition increase low Heather Kamins d Katie Plona ily Staff Reporters When University President Lee 1> , r pledged in May to propose a t increase that would be signifi- ntly lower than in past years, many ople were skeptical. But following a $315-million state propriation granted to the University, :...…
…8A - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, September 3, 1997 Safety, space top issues for new students moving in By Katie Plona Daily Staff Reporter While students concentrate on set- tling into their new homes on and off campus, other people around the University may have a different agenda. Move-in time leaves a perfect oppor- tunity for thieves to also move in. Leo Heatley, Department of Public Safety director, said students must take precaut...…
…Source of Nottled fater uestioned sday The sketch on the ocean-blue labels w'rapped around bottles of Aquafina rinking water looks just like a snow- capped mountain range. But the water, which is bottled by lpsi-Cola Co. and has rocketed up the sp es charts of an industry whose overall sples are exploding, does not come from a mountain spring at all. It's not even a country well or a flowing stream. :.It filtered tap water from 11 cities aross...…
…10A - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, September 3, 1997 Postal shooting leaves 2 dead MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A postal worker opened fire yesterday in a crowded post office, critically wounding his ex-wife and a friend before shooting himself to death as terrified customers fled, authorities and witnesses said. The man left his station at the counter when he saw the two women enter the post office about 1 p.m., said Bobby Hernandez, a police...…
