…Thursday,January 12, 2006 Opinion 4A Sports 4A Alison Go locks her doors Swimming plays hard in Puerto Rico j1 C7\ 'ZS SHAgpEvWill u OCN : 7JDENT HOING ,. 11w STATEMENT Arts 8A NBC's "Four Kings" can't save Thursdays One-hundredfifteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.mc/ingandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXVI, No. 53 02006 The Michigan Daily Dispute in Detroit FOREST CASEY/Daily An MTV cameraman trails Susan Kennedy, a student at Ann...…
…2A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 12, 2006 NATION/WORLD Auto handles Dems' pressure Despite heated attacks from Senate Democrats, nominee keeps cool during hearings WASHINGTON - Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito turned asidei Democratic attacks on his judicial record during occasionally emotion- al confirmation hearings yesterday, declaring his impartiality and saying, "If I'm confirmed I'll be myself." At one point his wife, Marth...…
…0 NEWS The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 3A -ON CAMPUS Documentary *reveals life in Iraq after invasion The Institute for the Humanities will be sponsoring a screening of a docu- mentary on the difficulties Iraqi citizens have faced after the recent U.S. invasion. Director Maysoon Pachachi documents her own experiences after returning to her home in Baghdad in 2003 after a 35- year absence. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m...…
…4A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 12, 2006 OPINION lbtl Eliigan flu g JASON Z. PESICK Editor in Chief SUHAEL MOMIN SAM SINGER Editorial Page Editors ALISON GO Managing Editor EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com NOTABLE QUOTABLE Unscrupulous cybercriminals have shown the desire and means to exploit human emotion." - Part of...…
…q The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 5A *44 m a-la d i Ii 1 4,4 444444~ A it "~ 4 ~ 'B AS e * net a .K 3 4 a "q4e4 4 44444444- ~ 4<4 4.4 44 M .tip -4 x4 .,44 i g'' i 44 2: /44W 4''4 ,4 t z h * Y r. y -4 4 4 S44 . 4 A '44424q. .7 44 A,44~£~ ~~~4 x 2r E rd'44 A ' & '4 . 2 e 3 S J. - 4 . - .. . aA . 4 4 44 I 111 Lift? CALENDAR of EVENTS I p I U All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. by Art...…
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… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 7A * NAMESNIK Continued from page 1 That's a great personal loss for me. He was the person I really loved and enjoyed work- ing with, and I know he would've gone on to great, great success being a coach down the road. (But) I can't complain. I think he gave more in the short span of time he was here than a lot of people ever give in a lifetime." Namesnik is survived by his wife, Kirsten...…
…Thursday January 12, 2006 arts. michigandaily.com artspage@michigandaily.com RTe Michigan Sil 8A FuNKY Fouu + 1 FIVE TOP PIECES OF POP CULTURE COMPLIMENTS OF THE DAILY ARTS EDITORS Marcus Vick - Getting underage girls drunk, elbowing an opposing coach in the back of the head, flipping the bird to the West Virginia crowd, getting caught with weed, driving with a suspended license and stomping an opposing player's knee. Marcus "New Mexico" V...…
…Thursday January 12, 2006 sports.michigandaily. com sports@michigandaily.com PjeORThiS 3tilg 9A Forward battles bruises to help team By Daniel Levy Daily Sports Writer Injuries and hockey go hand in hand. In a sport where fans crave the big hit and a gloves-off, sweater-pulled-over-the- head brawl, getting banged up becomes a natural part of playing. No one knows this better than Michigan alternate cap- tain Brandon Kaleniecki, whose physi...…
…10A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 12, 2006 I lieog memr% s We believe in vacations.* ccm/freevacation Your life. You can bring it with you. I I …
…w " w 9 0 0 WILLOW RUN A two-way Continued from page 4B relationship at this site." Just as it seemed that job cuts and/or shutdowns were imminent, the six-speed transmission allowed the plant to continue operating at full capacity. "Productivity-wise, the plant is doing very well," Wootton said. "It has enabled us to retain our work- .force despite the difficulties that the GM market shares have seen. (With the shares falling), demand f...…
… S 9 9 9 9 9 9 V v w I 3B The Daily Dish Richard Murphy discusses the growing blog scene and Ann Arbor. 4B Willow Run Automotive plants fight to stay alive against foreign powerhouses. 5B In My Own Words Kevin Porter talks about his experience as captain of the USA World Junior Char- pionships hockey tearn. 5B Point/Counterpoint The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and G.. Joes argue about who's the superior squadron. 6B Renting Troubles Alan...…
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… -W 9 70 0 EMMA NOLAN-ABRAHAMIAN/Daily The Willow Run plant has been producing automotive and aeronautical parts since 1941. Surviving and Thriving GM's Willow Run plant stays strong in the face of adversity By James V. Dowd / Daily Staff Writer more dormitories and votes for anti- student measures like residential park- ing permit programs. Students grow even more annoyed at the whole situa- tion and the city of Ann Arbor. How can th...…
…U U U 0 e 9 0 long enough to give students some breathing room between moving in and starting classes at the start of September. The role of the University in off-campus housing he University is cer- tainly desirous of con- structively working with students, the City and the private sec- tor in maintaining and improving high-quality student neighborhoods. While there are some limitations as to how far the University can or should go to a...…
… 7W 9 9 9 V v 9 0 , 9 ~~J F- Alan Levy and Dale Winling weigh in on off-campus housing. So much for MONOPOLY, this is real estate 1 '~~ ~~~ o\ ~ By Alan J. 7 0 f \he \h sud \non a in the real world. . Levy Director, Public Affairs and Information, University Housing wo successive years of very large freshman classes with the attendant pressure on being able to house both returning on- campus residents with contracts for the new acade...…
…Wednesday, April 12, 2006 News 3A Appeals court considers same- sex benefits case Opinion 4A Sports SA Jason Z. Pesick says farewell Milian's speed aids Blue DAILY ARTS UNVEILS A NEW SECTION ... THE B-SIDE One-hundred-sixteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.michaandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan m Vol. CXVI, No. 111 ®2006 The Michigan Daily Michigamua commits to reforms In sweeping reform, society drops name, releases list of members By Andrew...…
…2A - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 12, 2006 NATION/WORLD ABBOTT Continued from page 1 "But after playing with him for three years, I'd say he didn't." Abbott perfected a method that allowed him to pitch with just one hand. While in the windup, he cradled the glove on the stump of his right hand. As soon as he released the ball, he transferred the glove to his left hand. It worked. During his 10 seasons, Abbott made only nine fieldin...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 3A ON CAMPUS " Prof to discuss intelligent design Philosophy Prof. Jamie Tappenden will speak on intelligent design today at 6:30 p.m. in room 2271 of Angell Hall. The event is sponsored by the Socratic Club, a student group that facilitates discussion on religious and philosophi- cal issues without a particular religious affiliation. Free pizza and drinks will be provided. Kellogg Found...…
…4A- The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 12, 2006 OPINION ie £itf~rn ali DoNN M. FRESARD Editor in Chief EMILY BEAM CHRISTOPHER ZBROZEK Editorial Page Editors ASHLEY DINGES Managing Editor EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com NOTABLE QUOTABLE Health benefits are simply not a benefit of marriage." - ACLU attorney Deborah LaBelle, who...…
…Wednesday April 2, 2006 sports. michigandaily. com sports@michigandaily.com PiRTChigSn i1 5A f a 'cSY 52"n ''M '-NiaS.F G.6,.1n e look to ke strea aga r, k streak against MAC Junior Rebekah Milian's speed has made her a catalyst for the Michigan lineup. For Milian, seed kills By David VandeVusse Daily Sports Writer Rebekah Milian shouldn't need an introduction. The junior leftfielder has been a part of the Michigan softball team's starti...…
…6A - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday. April 12. 2006 the michigan daily I '02 LAND ROVER Discovery USE Westmin- ster Dealer Serviced. Excellent Condition. Fully Loaded. 45K miles. $19,500 or best of- fer. Must sell! 248-449-9692. FOR SALE BY OWNER. Gorgeous 26th floor one-bedroom apartment. Located in the prestigious Town Plaza Tower. Magnificent view. Sunny south and two windows over- looking the stadium. Brazilian cherry floors. Built-in cu...…
…0 NEWS The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 7A MICHIGAMUA Continued from page 1A University in 2000, is also examining the pos- sibility of becoming a University-sanctioned group again by going through the Student Orga- nization And Recognition process. "Among the many options that our group is considering is if, how, and when we will once again officially register as a student organiza- tion," the group said in a written state...…
…8A - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 12, 2006 F - Can the cup be recycled? Turkis h or I What temperature were the beans roasted? talian? Is it regu lar or dec Did it arrive vacuum-packed? af? Will it stunt my spiritual growth? Are the beans good for my heart? _. ........... .................... Can I get a free refill? .,Il Can I drink it with a beret? Why is the cup white? Does it come with a free muffin? Will it fit ...…
…Wednesday, April 12, -I HOLD YOUR ALARM ... I know, I know. You opened up the Daily and said, "OMG, where's the Arts page!?" It's OK. In lieu of the dearly departed Weekend Magazine, Arts announces this pilot issue of "The B-side," a new features section that will give us a chance to write about things that don't usually fit on our page. It's a work in progress, but in the fall, you can expect to see it weekly, and maybe - if we can find the...…
…2B - Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - The Michigan Daily {THE B-SIDE 0 FILM NOTEBOOK Hollywood studio makes crisis into a Cinematic clips Gwyneth Paltrow recently welcomed a baby boy into the world with husband and sometime rockstar Chris Martin. The happy couple chris- tened their offspring Moses, reportedly after a song written by the Coldplay frontman for his wife. Apple and Moses: Clearly no one in that family will be mercilessly teased. E...…
… THE B-SIDE} The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 3B WEB NOTEBOOK YouTube sifts through legality to become video-clip Eden By Punit Mattoo Daily TV/New Media Editor Rare live performances, NBA highlight reels, obscure homemade films and even University stu- dents dressed as Pac-man meet in what has become a new sort of Internet video-clip heaven: YouTIbe. More popular - yet much less publicized - than Google Video, YouTube stan...…
…4B - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 12, 2006 ADVERTISEMENT The Gamekillers OBITUARIES April 2006 ( ttrap lKitirb Andre Massis Fernando Nieves Zack Danielson Hanwey Shieh Bharat Kumar Eric Smith Jon Fox Chad Utsch the bathroom, Zack found the girl he was seeing had been surrounded by a beefy mesomorph, Early Man, who tried to use his abundant muscle to strong-arm him out of the picture. Zack did not keep his cool and accused his yo...…
…Arts 9 Pixar's 'Cars' too slow for fast lane Sports 16 Catch up with the World Cup: Updates and Daily staff picks One-hundred-sixteen years of editorialfreedom Monday, June 12, 2006 Summer Weekly www.michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan * Vol. CXVI, No. 122 ©2006 The Michigan Daily Theft costs Robbers strike center $3,000 Frieze building Plasma TV, computers among Prof. Robin Coleman loses more items stolen from Trotter Multicultural than ...…
…0 2 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 12, 2006 'U, leaders return from China trio One year after President Mary as t .intro Sue Coleman's visit, the University Un maintains its presence in China the p Chine By Leah Graboski break Daily News Editor M to C This year's China visit, hosted jointly by the Alumni gram Association and the Office of the President, exceeded Shan the expectations of its organizers. Pa The purpose of the trip was...…
…The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 12, 2006 - 3 WORKING AT THE CARR WASH Al- aida promises attacks Following Musab al- Zarqawi's death, group does not name successor CAIRO (AP) - Al-Qaida in Iraq vowed yesterday to carry out "major attacks," insisting in a Web statement that it was still powerful after the death of leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. The statement did not name a successor to al-Zarqawi, who was killed by a United States airstrike Wed...…
…4 4 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 12, 2006 Ulie diwa n t g FROM THE DAILY JEREMY DAVIDSON Editor in Chief IMRAN SYED Editorial Page Editor JEFFREY BLOOMER Managing Editor Coulter's wayward church Author's remarks inflammatory, but hardly alone EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890. 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Unsigned editorials reflect the official position...…
…Chronically homeless THERESA KENNELLY TE RE'S A REASON The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 12, 2006 - 5 The politics of gay marriage JARED GOLDBERG IF NOT Now, N? T here's year an area Alco right orde behind my mor apartment com- depr plex in Ann expe Arbor where style four people to ta spend most of stree their time. A O couple of worn chairs, empty bottles cally and trash cans make up their liv- histo ing space. From what I've gathered, men ...…
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…a 8 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 12, 2206 UMPATRIOTS PRANK ACADEMIA BY CARISSA MILLER MANAGING NEWS EDITOR For students preparing for final exams last fall, the Angell Hall computer lab and Shapiro Under- graduate Library offered more than just fluorescent- dominated late-night study spots. For at least a few minutes,these familiar sites pro- vided comic relief. Courtesy of the UMPatriots, a group of Universi- ty students dedicated t...…
…Monday June 12, 2006 arts.michigandaily.com artspage@michigandaily.com ,ARTS 9w WRECKLESS DRIVING PIXARS LATEST STORY CAN'T LIVE UP TO ITS STUNNING VISUALS By Imran Syed Daily Arts Writer If Arnold Schwarzenegger was a car, what kind of car would he be? And what about Jay Leno? "Cars," Disney and Pix- ar's latest foray into the world of Cars almost creepily At the Showcase intricate anima- and Quality 16 tion, provides Disney/Pixar the ans...…
…10 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 12, 2006 Altman's latest effort a good 'Companion' By Andrew Klein Managing Arts Editor When word got out that director Robert Alt- man ("M*A*S*H," "Gosford Park") was to team up with the professor of down-home, campy humor Garrison Keil- lor (radio's 32-year- A Prairie Home old "A Prairie Home Companion Companion") himself, a couple of concerns At the Michigan emerged: If the film Theater, Showcase woul...…
…The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 12, 2006 - 11 Southern legends come to Hill By Lloyd Cargo Daily Arts Writer Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, but it couldn't drown soul. On Tues- Elvis Costello day night at Hill & Allen Auditorium, Elvis Toussaint Costello and Tuesday at 8 p.m. Allen Toussaint, Sold Out two legends from disparate musical At Hill Auditorium backgrounds, will unite to celebrate life and music in the wake of a tragedy...…
…0 12 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 12, 2006 men' lel the start of cinematic apocalypse By Jeffrey Bloomer Managing Editor It's been 30 years to the month since the 1976 Gregory Peck/Lee Renick vehicle "The Omen" opened in American theaters, and oh how things have changed. The original film was released in the height of The Omen the post-Vietnam adult At the Showcase horror renaissance, a and Quality 16 quaint, unnerving super- 20th Cen...…
…Monday June 12, 2006 sports.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com SPRe fSidliganDug 13 . The season that rewarded those who stayed M ichigan baseball coach Rich Malo- and top two pitchers, Michigan looked young ney made it the team motto before and vulnerable, and at the beginning of the the season began: season, it showed. In 2005, the Those who stay will be cham- Wolverines entered conference play pions. with a 16-3 record. This sea...…
…a 14 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 12, 2006 -SPORTS- W NOTES World Cupworthy Men's and women's track perform well at NCAA outdoor championshipsCo Junior Michael Whitehead obliterated his own school record in the triple jump by 13 inches on Saturday at the NCAA outdoor championships in Sacramento, Calif. He finished in second place with a distance of 53-11 1/4 on his fifth of six jumps. Whitehead became the first Wolverine in the p...…
… SPORT ,c The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 12, 2006 - 15 Z WORLD Cup 2006: GROUP-BY-GROUP PREVIEWS AND PREDICTIONS Group A: Group C: Group E: Group G: Group A should be fun. Host country Germany is Aside from Rocky's victory over Ivan Drago the lone powerhouse and ought to walk through the in Rocky IV, few athletic events can claim opening round without too much trouble. But the bat- responsibility for ending wars, but the Ivory tle for ...…
…16 -The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 12, 2006 SPORTS WORLD CUP STAFF PICKS The managing editors of each section of the Daily do their best to show the other sections up with their staff picks. SCOr ANGELA JEREMY ANDREW CARISSA EUGENE IMRAN BELL CESERE DAVIDSON KLEIN MILLER ROBEaRSON SYED Sports Online EIC Arts News Photo Opinion Group A Wnne: Gemany Germany German Germany Ecuador Germn Germany Group A Runner-up: Ecuador Ecuador Ecuador Ecuado...…
…Tuesday, September 12, 2006 TIMBERLAKE: Too S! News 3 Court refuses to block disputed, ballot measure Opinion 4 Ima yed OiinA changingUbEf iii rg Middle East Sports 9 Farm skills pay off for Blue's Bihl One-hundred-sixteen years of editorial freedom zwzv. mzirkiandaiy. com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXVII, No. 6 2006 The Michigan Daily Somber memorial on a somber day Diag vigil draws Republican candidate who is Foundation for the Defense c...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Tgesday, September 12, 2006 413 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1327 www.michigandaily.com DoNN M. FRESARD ALEXIS FLOYD Editor in Chief Business Manager fresard@michigandaily.com business@michigandaily.com CONTACT INFORMATION Newsroom: 763-2459 office hours: Sun-Thurs. I1 a.m. - 2 a.m. News Tips news@michigandaily.com Corrections corrections@michigandaily.com Letters to the Editor tothedaily@michigandaily.com Photog...…
… NEWS Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - The Michigan Daily - 3 ON CAMPUS LIGHT SHOW Stunt troupeA to hold demonstration The Ring of Steel Action The- ater and Stunt Troupe will present a free swordplay demonstration from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Stu- dent Theater Arts Complex. The fight director for the Michigan Opera Theater will present vari- ous sword techniques, including how to wield broadswords and rapers. Socratic Club to hold introduct...…
…4 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, September 12, 2006 OPINION 'Chic atchilgan ID ttilg DONN M. FRESARD Editor in Chief dwmft I EMILY BEAM EMILYBEAM EFFREY BLOOMER CHRISTOPHER ZBROZEK Editorial Page Editors Managing Editor EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 413 E. HURON ANN ARBOR, MI 48104 tothedaily@michigandaily.com NOTABLE QUOTABLE In truth, it is a struggle for civilization. -President Bush, during ...…
…Tuesday September 12, 2006 arts.michigandaily.cam artspage@micbigandaily.com lbe ibigrn 3? ugl ART S Art is life is art is life FINE ARTS COLUMN Justin Timberlake, in typical form. BRINGING OP BACK TIMBERLAKE'S BITE (ALMOST) AS BAD AS HIS BARK By Kimberly Chou Associate Arts Editor MUSIC R EVI EW ri Right now, Justin Timberlake is absolutely bulletproof. Marketing aesthetic for his sopho- more record? Throw together natty suits, Justin u...…
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