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…Collegiate coffee: Ann Arbor baristas share their thoughts on the art of the brew and the role of a cup of Joe on and around campus. PAGE3B Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, December 9, 2010 michigandaily.com PETA floods 'U' president's office phones to decry class Animal rights group But despite the criticisms, which were so numerous on a staunch critic of Tuesday that a separate touch- tone phone menu was set up to use of pigs and cats scree...…

…2A - Thursday, December 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2A - Thursday, December 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom MONDAY: TUESDAY: In Other Ivory Towers Michigan Myths WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: Professor Profiles CampusCubs Photos of the Week From knowing how to slip on the ice safely to protecting oneself from amug- ger,understandingthe artofself-defense can come in handy on a daily basis and Godai Ninpo - a...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, December 9, 2010 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, December 9, 2010 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS LANSING Vote delayed on health benefits for same-sex couples The Michigan Civil Service Commission is postponing action on a proposal that could allow same-sex partners or other adults living with state employees to be covered by state-paid health insur- ance. The proposal was tabled yester...…

…4A - Thursday, December 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com E-MAIL CAMERONAT CNEVEUaU)UMICH.EDU 4Cl fidli~gan i atllJ Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu CAMERON NEVEU JACOB SMILOVITZ EDITOR IN CHIEF RACHEL VAN GILDER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MATT AARONSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com A MOMENT OF REMEMBERANCE SAMANTHA TRAUBEN/Daily LSA freshman Omar Fares participates in a group moment of silence on the Diag yesterday to remember those who have died in the Iraq War. LOT From Page 1A the space. "I would really like to see a large employer come in, a busi- ness that wanted to use that as a headquarters or an office facility," he said in an interview. The prime location of the Library...…

…6A - Thursday, December 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com J Tuition tangle tests mettle of British coalition 0 Lawmakers will vote today on proposed tripling of university tuition fees LONDON (AP) - Britain's coali- tion government faces a reality check today when lawmakers vote on an unpopular proposal to triple university tuition fees, a plan that has brought students into the streets protesting about a broken campaign pro...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, December 9, 2010 - 7A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, Decemher 9, 2010 - 7A Back in his old position, Novak making strides At Nov rel b( JAKE FROMM/Daily Redshirt junior goalkeeper Chris Blais will play a huge part if the Wolverines want to upset No. 2 seed Akron on Friday. Breakdown: Akron hashevadatg Zacl a speci men's1 victory son. Tied half, H erly lof the top Novak But...…

…8A - Thursday, December 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 8A - Thursday, December 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom WOMEN'S BASKETBALL D' will be key against Kansas Big Chill a week-long event for Ann Arbor, M' hockey E 4 Undefeated Jayhawks will give Wolverines yet another tough pre-Big Ten challenge By EVERETT COOK Daily Sports Writer The Michigan women's basket- ball team plays in one of the tough- est confere...…

…r j , .' °i ti, C s' # , ! k a ^r _ -,+§i '"+; The Michigan Daily [ michigandaily.com I Thursday, December 9, 2010 weekend essentials Dec. 9 to Dec. 12 IN THE sSPOTLIGHT This Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the Tiny Expo Indie Holiday Arts & Craft Fair will feature a gathering of Ann Arbor area art- ists and offer a unique local shopping experi- ence. Wares include everything from license plate belt buckles to specialty coffee blends. The ...…

…2B - Thursday, December 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2B - Thursday, December 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom ~ -I Im Judging A Book By Its Cover Why read a single page when the cover tells the whole story? SINGLE REVIEW The first single released from Adele's anticipated 21 starts just the way it should, with the young British sing- er-songwriter showcasing her best asset: that Ade soulful voice over light...…

…The Michigan Daily - michignalco Thursday, December 9, 2010 - 3B - The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, December 9, 2010 - 3B aw AllIwant for Xmas is a book ofpoems ot that you need more reading seeming trendy. "Not what you see, but right now, but let's suppose what you perceive: / that's poetry," he you've got a favorite poetry col- writes. "I'll eat you to live: that's poetry." umnist, and that you have no clue what In Haye...…

…4B - Thursday, December 9, 2010 UMGASS From Page 1B of the principal characters in "The Sor- cerer." "It's all basically ridiculous satire of aspects of English life at the time ... You get to kind of look back through that." Surprisingly, one of the most satirical of Gilbert and Sullivan's works is set in a land far away from jolly old England. "The Mikado," which premiered in 1885, paints an exaggerated portrait of British law and rank under...…

…BACK IN THE TOURNEY MIX Michigan women's soccer - worst in the Kid Cudi takesr. Big Ten in 2008 - is going to the NCAA despondency to ne Tournament for the first time in four years. .on his latest album. PAGE 8 Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, November 9,2010 michigandaily.com MICHIGAN STUDENT ASSEMBLY Shirvell fired by attorney general over anti-gay blog AG Cox: Shirvell's of conduct unbecoming a state employee," Cox wrote in the state- actio...…

…2 - Tuesday, November 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.con 2 - Tuesday, November 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycor n MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers L TUESDAY: Michigan Myths WEDNESDAY: Professor Profiles THURSDAY: FRIDAY: Campus Clubs Photos of the Week 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com JACOB SMILOVITZ KATIE JOZWIAK Editor in Chief Business Manager 734-418-4115 ext. 1252 734-418-4115 ext...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 3 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS DETROIT New Jeep Grand Cherokee helps Chrysler rebound A year-and-half ago, Chrysler almost went under. Now, a new ver- sion of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is helping turn its fortunes around by narrowing its third-quarter loss and raising its confidence as it rolls out an unprecedented 10 new mode...…

…4 - Tuesday, November 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.corr Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan sinte 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MO 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu n { i i It clearly was about harassing Mr. Armstrong, not engaging in free speech.' - Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, in a statement regarding his decision to fire assistant attorney general Andrew Shirvell, as reported yesterday by The M...…

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…6 - Tuesday, November 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 6 - Tuesday, November 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom From the University stage to FOX's 'Glee' 'A Very Potter Musical' star Darren Criss discusses his new TV role By Jacob Axelrad I Daily Arts Writer The University's boy who lived just landed himself a role on "Glee." It's time for alum Darren Criss, star of University and Internet phenom- enon "A Very Pott...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 7 FIRESIDE CHAT From Page 1 diversity)," Coleman said. Coleman was also asked about how she reconciles the importance of diversity and academic excel- lence. She responded by saying the University never lowers its aca- demic standards to increase diver- sity, but rather that it takes a holistic approach among qualified appli- cants thatcincludes looking at a wide range of fac...…

…8 - Tuesday, November 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.cor After three bowl-less years, bid special for Blue's seniors ByJOE STAPLETON Daily Sports Editor For each of his first two sea- sons as Michigan's coach, Rich Rodriguez had to tell the depart- ing seniors that, even though they weren't going to a bowl game, they were laying the foundation for future success. And that's something to be proud of, to be sure. But, as Rodriguez...…

…4N6HFDRD WNT 4YE6R F E TR4A6EEO Thursday, September 9, 2010 micigndaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan THE TEXTBOOK MARKET New rules offer students more info for book buying Former head of the Democratic National Committee and former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean (left) and United States Rep. Mark Schauer last night in Rackham Auditorium. At rally, politicians urge crowd to vote in November midterms Federal law requires professors to release book list...…

…2A - Thursday, September 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2A - Thursday, September 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers TUESDAY: Michigan Myths WEDNESDAY: Professor Profiles FRIDAY: Photos of the Week FABULOUS FLAMINGO FUN Leim Irish Dance Leim, the Gaelic word for leap, defines the type of dance practiced in the Leim Irish Dance club: a combina- tion of high-energy leaps and lifts....…

…0 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 3A * The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. Court won't order California to defend Proposition 8 California's highest court has refused to order Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown to appeal a ruling that overturned the state's gay marriage ban. The state Supreme Court yes- terday d...…

…4A - Thursday, September 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com * E-MAIL SIMON AT SIMKAL@UMICH.EDU 17 an a Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu SIMON BORST IRAQ_____ 0 JACOB SMILOVITZ EDITOR IN CHIEF RACHEL VAN GILDER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MATT AARONSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's ed...…

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…6A - Thursday, September 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Secs. Clinton, Gates denounce planned Quran burning in Fla. Former NBA, 'U' basketball player guilty of fraud Top national security advisors say burning could put Americans at risk overseas WASHINGTON (AP) - The top two national security advis- ers in President Barack Obama's Cabinet yesterday denounced plans by a small church in Florida to burn the Muslim holy book to...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 7A W SAMANTHA TRAUBEN/Daily Howard Dean rallies the crowd gathered at Rackham Auditorium last night, encouraging them to get involved in the midterm elections. Dean: Dems must win mi terms for Oba-mt P a to conti nue progress From Page 1A out the nation and to work tirelessly to make their desires heard. "So many Americans think all we have to do is vote and get our guy in...…

…8A - Thursday, September 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 8A - Thursday, September 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Rosen to 'reload' with talented freshman class W ith last year's the start of her collegiate volley- ball career. "Trying to be invisible senior class gone, makes yousomuchmore visibleto everyone on the court. If you are five new Wolverines visible they'll start hitting it less to you because you are...…

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…The Michigan Daily | michigandaily.com | Thursday, September 9, 2010 Movies the M itten 'U' student filmmakers find a future in Michigan with the help of the Screen Arts and Cultures department By Andrew Lapin, Senior Arts Editor A storm is raging, and the set of"Applevill It's late inthe afternoonon Aug.11,2010.1 within the University's North Campus Res( a dozen crew members, all students, scram save the expensive filmmaking equipment t da...…

…2B - Thursday, September 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2B - Thursday, September 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Drop/Add Arts Let's face it. At least one of the classes you registered for sucks. Well, have we got some solutions for you! Here are some artsy classes that you can still get into: COMPLIT 340 - Travels to Greece Through films, stories, paintings, poems and more, learn exactly what it is about the h...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 3B * The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 3B SUMMER From Page 2B 'U' students at Cannes It was a surprisingly great year for University stu- dents at Paris's world-famous Cannes Film Festival in May. LSA senior Claire Sloma starred in "The Myth of the American Sleepover," a coming-of-age dramedy that was invited to the festival's Internationa...…

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…NEWS 'U' student proposes novel retail idea Finalist in entrepreneur con- test designs online site for rental baby clothing. SEE PAGE 2 OPINION Council's couch ban proposition won't sit The city shouldn't have con- trol over upholstered porch furniture. SEE PAGE 4 ARTS Grant Park's ever-growing gala Lollapalooza ropes in big acts and newer names alike for a three day urban escape. SEE PAGE 8 SPORTS Potential King of Big Ten lies with 'M' Michi...…

…21 Monday, August 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com U' student ranks among top five in business contest 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.coin ANDREW LAPIN Editor in Chief BRAD WILEY Business Manager 734-764-0558 Upholstered furniture caught fire on the porch of the rental house at 928 South State St. on the morning of Apr. 3. Vote looms on A 2 couch ban Engineering senior proposes online retail sit...…

…Monday, August 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com MARIJUANA From Page 1 added to the agenda at 5 p.m. the pre- vious night, leaving little time for the public to review the item. Dennis Hayes, a local lawyer who now deals almost exclusively with medical marijuana issues, was the first of ten citizens to address the council in opposition to the resolution. He also made clear his suspicion of a hidden agenda. "You all should know be...…

…Monday, August 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thi mtChtIganT 4aily Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ANDREW LAPIN EDITOR IN CHIEF RYAN KARTJE MANAGING EDITOR ALEX SCHIFF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent so...…

…A 'real' writer W hy don't you get off seventeen pages. You've heard it your soapbox every before, but beginning your work once in a while?" my in the morning and writing at uncle said, ref- least five pages is the only way to erencing my col- get anything done. Then there was umns. I respect that glorious day when I wrapped, his opinion - he's to put it in film-speak. Soon after, a former assis- however, came the crash where tant cameraman, t...…

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…Monday, August 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 7 OIL SPILL From Page 1 stage when the spill occurred, oil likely deposited along the shoreline when waterlevels returned to normal, affect- ingwildlife in the area, Burton said. Though a large amount of oil leaked out of the pipeline, Burton said he does not think the leak will affect Lake Mich- igan, astheoilwilllikelybe deposited in smaller lakes first. Some of the oil will als...…

…81 Monday, August 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Going gaga for Lolla Chicago celebrates the geeks and the greats at Lollapalooza By MIKE KUNTZ Daily Music Editor With each year, the giant outdoor music festival held in Chicago's scenic Grant Park has continually outdone itself, bringing together the Gagas and the Green Days of yesterday and today. Complete with two headlining stages at the northernmost and southernmost ends...…

…Monday, August 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 19 Actors talk 'Pilgrim' Guggenheim is the art in Glass' * Routh and Winstead go graphic in 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' By ANKUR SOHONI Daily Arts Writer Comic books, now a prolific source for film adaptations, have inspired some of the most successful movies of the past decade. Expanding on the phenomenon, graphic novel adapta- tions like "Sin City, "Watchmen" and "300" diffe...…

…101 Monday, August 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com LOLLA From Page 8 tionof "Rent" than apop music perfor- mance. But Gaga will be Gaga, and by the time she had overdramatized her way through bouts of musical theater and motivational speaking, it was clear that, apart from the dance-crazed die- hards, many left disappointed and con- fused. Those who did leave Gaga early (or were wise enough to not go at all) were treated to a ...…

…Monday, August 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Blue hopes King will be conference royalty Chicago native Evan King is the future of the Michigan men's tennis team By ANDREW HADDAD Daily Sports Writer There have been a handful of great Michigan men's tennis players over the last thirty seasons, with the likes of MaliVai Washington, Dan Brakus and Matko Maravic having donned the maize and blue. In the late 1980s, Washington was t...…

…Monday, August 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Michigan Defensive Line Linebackers Defensive Backs Special Teams Football Offensive Line Receivers Et RunningBacks Quarterback Season Preview Tight Ends Forcier, Robinson locked in close battle By RYAN KARTJE ManagingEditor Through four weeks last season, the Wolverines' so-called quarter- back battle had thoroughly dimin- ished to leave one candidate named savior of the Michigan ...…

…between the BBC and Discovery, 'Life,' sticks to While Facebook is an inescapable the 'Planet Earthformula -- reality of campus life, is our loss of and it's awesome. PAGE 5 privacy inescapable as well? PAGE4 r Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, April 9, 2010 michigandaily.com RHA passes resolution in support of open housing' RHA and University Housing will draft gender-neutral option plan By DEBJANI MUKHERJEE Daily Staff Reporter The Universit...…

…2 - Friday, April 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 0 2 - Friday, April 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom 0 MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers LEFT [SA senior Antwaun Stanley, lead singer of the band Groove Spoon, sings during band practice on Monday. Groove Spoon is an Ann Arbor-based jazz, sool and took band composed of tO Unioersi- ty stodents. (JAKE PR0MM/Daily) TOP RIGHT Kinesiology sopho- more Elliot Biddle (left),...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, A pril 9, 2010 - 3 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, April 9, 2010 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS " LANSING 'Smart Grid' will bring $5M to state from federal gov't Michigan is getting about $5 million from the federal govern- ment to train electricians and other workers related to "smart grid" development. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the grant yester- day and said it could help tra...…

…4 - Friday, April 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com E-MAIL DANIEL AT DWGOLD@l)UMICH.EDU Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu DANIEL GOLD JACOB SMILOVITZ EDITOR IN CHIEF RACHEL VAN GILDER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MATT AARONSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other si...…