…2A - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com 2A - Wednesday, January14, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom WINTERFEST IS STRONG IN THIS ONE The transition period Election Day for federal offices is always the Tues- day after the first Monday of November. But, since 1937, Inauguration Day has always occurred on Jan. 20th. So why the long wait? During the transition period between the presi- dential election...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON U.S. deficit hits record level; could top $1 trillion The federal government already has run up a record deficit of $485.2 billion in just the first three months of the current budget year. And economists say the imbalance for the full year could easily top $1 trillion, pushed to that eye-popping level by the spending the government is likely to do...…
…._. 4A - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu GARY GRACA ROBERT SOAVE COURTNEY RATKOWIAK EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position oftthe Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, January 14,2009 - 5A FiLM REVIEW A knockout political thriller Despite their notoriety, the Frost/Nixon interviews seem new again in Ron Howard's gripping dramatization By Andrew Lapin I Daily Film Editor Television journalism has always been a self-parodying medium,with the running joke that a news story isn't as important as . the way it's deliv- Frost/Nixon ered. There was At Showcase act...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 7A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, January14, 2009 - 7A BATTERIES From Page 1A In a University press release dis- tributed Monday, David Munson, dean of the College of Engineering, said he was happy with the part- nership and that he looks forward to the coalition's work. "The coalition comprises a unique industrial/university part- nership dedicated to th...…
…A 8A - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com MICHIGAN'S MIDSEASON Wh Blue- The answer te fate of their one can figu Many members of women's basketball explain the Wolve problem. Some say i fidence, others say tl to be more aggressi gan coach Kevin Borseth isn't T quite sure: R Why can't this - team win on the road? Senior forward M recognized the tea home after its 52-44 nois on Jan. 8. But doesn't know wher go...…
…0 0 a i Personal Statement Watching.from abroad )oc $ hen asked by Czechs last semester what I was doing in the Czech Republic, I said I came to study "politika," politics, my language teacher's simplification of "public policy." "Why would you come to the Czech Republic to study politics?" a talkative barfly named Petr asked me. "It is the worst." Among other generalizations, my program's administrators and professors (all Czech) itera...…
… U V U U U w 9W -W 7w -w- The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Young blood at the Auto Show Magazine Editor: Jessica Vosgerchian Editor in Chief: Gary Graca Managing Editor: Courtney Ratkowiak Photo Editor:. Sam Wolson Multimedia Editor: David Azad Merian Junk Drawer: Brian Tengel Center spread design: Hillary Ruffe Cover photo: Sam Wolson The Statement is The Michigan Daily's news magazine, distributed every Wednesday du...…
…0 9 W e ,n 42 -h c a i0 ABOUT CAMPUSSTR N ILLUSTRATIONS BY JOHN OQUIST THE JUNK DRAW.I...ER I QUOTES OF THE WEEK I just wanted to burn his "Long ago, I decided that pei soi.eog om age really didn't matter and ,, as long as the ladies ... feel and no one else." the same way, that's fine - RAJINI NARAYAN, a 44-year-old woman from Australia, as quoted by prosecutor Lucy with me." The campus flea market Property Disposition: where the 'U'se...…
… V V V V 0 0 9 W. 0 w .w XThe Michigan Daly Wednesday, JanuaryI2009 Wensa auary 14, 2009 - The MichiganDay onomic stimulus. Film students, consider staying put. In-state students, rejoice in something positive about Michigan's economy. Enacted in April, the Michigan Motion Picture Incentive Program has filmmakers big and small shooting in Ann Arbor and other cities. BY COURTNEY RATKOWIAK Managing Editor t is a nondescript office buil...…
…,ddmmmmkm.- 0 an .,a Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, November 14, 2008 michigandaily.com PRACTICING PATRIOTISM DOWNTOWN DRINKING Red tape holds back i1quor licenses State granted Ann Arbor 807 new licenses earlier this year, but red tape has made them hard to obtain By DARRYN FITZGERALD For the Daily Six months ago, the state issued the city of Ann Arbor 807 new liquor licenses in an effort to stimu- late downtown development, but so far the...…
…a 2A- Friday, November 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Proposal lis not a green light On November 4, Proposal 1 to legalize medicinal marijuana passed in Michigan by a landslide, capturing 63 percent of the vote. But don't expect to see any "pot shops" on State Street - it's not California. The new proposal is not a green light to grow pot, even if you're feeling faint or feverish. Under Michigan's proposal, a person must ...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com rS Friday, November 14, 2008 - 3A S The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, November 14, 2008- 3A NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Despite dismal job reports, Dow closes up 552 The nation's financial pic- ture grew darker yesterday, a day markedbybreathtakingnumbers: a quarter-trillion-dollar budget defi- cit for a single month and projec- tions of up to $1 trillion for a year, a half-million new applicat...…
…4A - Friday, November 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu The financial situation facing the Big Three is not a national problem but their problem:' - Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.)'commenting on why he isn't supporting a bailout for Detroit automakers, as reported yesterday by The New York Times. 6 A...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, November 14, 2008 - 5A Michigan's focus on faceoff circle paying off CLIF REEDER/Daily Redshirt junior goalkeeper Patrick Sperry stopped two penalty shots in Michigan's 4-3 shootout win over Wisconsin in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. Sperry's PK heroics key in win M' advances in Big r Ten tourney after toppling Wisconsin By CHANTEL JENNINGS and ROGER SAUERHAFT Daily Sports Writers...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, November 14, 2008 - 7A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, Novemher 14, 2008 - 7A M-FLU From Page1A the study," she wrote in an e-mail "The initial results are encouraging since masks and hand hygiene may be effective for preventing a range of respiratory illnesses." Results from the second year are still being analyzed. Aiellosaidthe studywas designed in part to evaluate what effect ...…
…8A - Friday, November 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michiganclaily.cam 6 Jest and commentary all in good 'Measure' That's what you get for freeing Willy. Catch of the day Modern buccaneer saves the whales in new mini-series By MARK SCHULTZ Daily TV/New Media Editor Paul Watson is a modern-day pirate.Asilver-haired curmudgeon with a walrus mustache and *** protruding belly, he navigates his Whale Wars ship, the Steve Irwin, through Friday...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.cam Friday, November 14, 2008 - 9A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, November14, 2008 - 9A Did you know... that college students get 1 5% off at J . Crew? During the University of Michigan's Parents Weekend- November 14th through 16th-stop by J.Crew, and we'll extend your 15% discount to your family too. Just present your college ID at the register. J.CREW Briarwood Mall 242 Briarwo...…
…10A - Friday, November 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 6 I CNN's fake news By DAVE REAP is willing to bet Daily Arts Writer is planning to c renewed intere For normal people, the end of the satire by debuti: campaign season should be a relief. news-sketch com The populace Hughley Breaks was shaking while it appears { with excite- **** choosing D.L. Hu ment during on the Sunset Str the primaries D.L Hughey host with great an...…
…0 0 0 V V V V V V a a 0 e w 8B - Football Saturday - November 14, 2008 Michigan depth chart vs. Northwestern OFFENSE 1. Redshirt sophomore Q B Nick Sheridan 2. Redshirt freshman Steven Threet R B 1. Freshman Michael Shaw 2. Freshman Sam McGuffie 1. Redshirt sophomore FB Mark Moundros 2. Redshirt junior Kevin Grady 1. Junior Greg Mathews WR 2. Sophomore James Rogers WR 1. Freshman Darryl Stonum 2. Redshirtijunior LaTerryal Savoy 1. Fresh...…
… U U U U U U -0 -- 0 a 0 0 a 0 0 2B - Football Saturday - November 14, 2008 November 14, 2008 - Football Saturday - 7B 2008 Michigan Schedule Utah, L 23-25: Michigan was expected to have growing pains. And after a failed comeback attempt, the Wolverines were on the wrong end of an opening game for the second year in a row. Miami (Ohio), W 16-6: At least this game isn't against Oregon. Michigan should be able to win against the average ...…
…9 0 0 - v 0 a 0 U a - Ua-1 0 6B - Football Saturday - November 14,2008 BREAKDOWN Cose matc makes special teams key November 14, 2008 - Football Saturday - 3B Seniors' final season marred by transit ion By DAN FELDMAN AND IAN ROBINSON Daily Sports Editors Michigan rushing offense vs. Northwestern rushing defense With junior running back Brandon Minor questionable for the game, the burden will fall on freshmen Sam McGuffie and Michael S...…
… -0 4B -Football Saturday - November 14, 2008 Rkisin November 14, 2008 - Football Saturday -S5B 'son By Courtney RatkowiakI Daily Sports Editor The field was just dirt, the yard lines drawn in with chalk. It was only green from about April to July,the grassgone amonthbeforethe Detroit Crockett football team started its fall condi- tioning. As the months passed and the days started getting shorter, parents drove to the field and left their...…
…lj ffEid~igan 4Bail'. Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, October 14, 2008 micnigandaly.com * CAMPAIGN 2008 * Local candiadates square off 0 City's mayoral candidates to face off on television tonight By TREVOR CALERO Daily Staff Reporter Candidates from two state legislature districts in southeastern Michigan met last night as part of a series of debates hosted by the Community Television Network and the League of Women Voters of the Ann Arbor ...…
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…The Michigan Daily -- michigandaily.com Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 3 * The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, October14, 2008 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS * NEWYORK Markets soar as government pledges bank aid Wall Street stormed back from last week's devastating losses yes- terday, sending the Dow Jones industrials soaring a nearly incon- ceivable 936 points after major governments' plans to support the global banking system reassured distraugh...…
…4 - Tuesday, October 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4e lWichinan l wily Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu The government cannot just leave people on their own to be buffeted about:' - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, explaining the necessity for a bailout plan in Britain, as reported yesterday by the Associated Press. ANDR...…
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…q The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.cam IA Iws Tuesday October14, 2008 STI ~l KITA DBTYD/ Dily University President Mary Sue Coleman spoke yesterday at the official celebration of the University's new African Studies Center. The ASC technically opened in July, but officials waited until the school year reconvened to have the event. Coleman,'U' officials christen new African Studies center Unit already has links with schools in Ghana By ...…
…T Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 8 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com *I Kampfer injured in off-ice incident Threet the likely starter in Happy Valley on Saturday Junior becomes third defenseman out for this weekend By MICHAEL EISENSTEIN Daily Sports Editor, A week ago, the Michigan hockey team's deep defense was expected to carry what looked likea depleted offense. After three defensive inju- ries in the past week, it's now the opposite...…
…Rodriguez agrees to buyout OPINION Priced out Tom Michniacki explains that it's not just the high cost of medical school keeping stu- dents from becoming doctors - it's the high cost of trying to get in, too. See Page5 ARTS Monster superhero still in fine form Del Toro's latest is an extrava- gant, if not spectacular, return to the comic book world with "Hell- boy II." See Page 9 SPORTS Athlete takes on Cirque du Soleil Former Michigan gymnas...…
…2 I N W S IMonday, July 14, 2008 2 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL No health care charity for students Insurance access disqualifies some By SARA LYNNE THELEN Daily News Editor When it comes to your health, peace of mind is far from priceless. That's the lesson LSA alum Krystal Kuczmcrs learned one month before graduating last year - and, incidenrtally, one month after her mother lost her job and their health insur...…
…Monday, July 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 13 UNION UNDERGROUND Pizza Hut Express to replace Magic Wok Empty Union space was to be filled by Domino's Pizza By TREVOR CALERO Daily StaffReporter Almost every day last school year, Subway's lunch rush would form the oft-ignored businesses with Panda Express and Domino's Pizza. But after a few complicated weeks, the space in the Union pre- viously occupied by Magic Wok and sch...…
…41 Monday, July 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com htfrc it an tu Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu GARY GRACA KATE TRUESDELL MANAGING EDITOR EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR EMMARIE HUETTEMAN EDITOR IN CHIEF NOTABLE QUOTABLE Like Bush's economy? Hire McCain." - Signs of protesters outside of the Bayloff Stamped Products plant in Van Buren Tow...…
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…Monday, July 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com WHITE OUT PIZZA HUT From Page 3 to stay with that because it's always attracted a large student popula- tion," she said. And because many student orga- nizations hold meetings within the walls of the Union, Fraenkel said having full pizzas available for pur- chase is a high priority. In late May, Fraenkel and other board members began the process of finding another pizza company to...…
…FILM REVIEW Hell of a seauel Monday, July 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.comIART ALBUM REVIEW A vivid triumph By SASHA RESENDE DailyArts Writer The first time I ever saw the Hold Steady perform live, I watched them play on a cramped stage across the river from Brook- lyninfrontofanaudienceofrowdy teenage drunks. At the end of the band's set, a timid fan approached the stage and handed sing- **** er-guitarist Craig Finn a The Hol...…
…10k Monday, July 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com HOLD STEADY From Page 9 Strummer" as it laments long-gone summer days spent drinking whis- key and ditching detention. As the song waxes nostalgic about a time long past, it also signals a subtle progression from the hard-rocking songs that defined theband's youth to the playful musical experimen- tation which will characterize the band's future. Following this breakneck-speed ...…
…Monday, July 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com S11 ARTS IN BRIEF Film Don't 'Meet Dave' "Meet Dave " 20th Century Fox Someday, Eddie Murphy could be grand again. At the very least, he could always go back to subversive stand-up comedy and make peo- ple actually laugh. Mr. T and ice cream man jokes could suffice. He could stop pandering to 7-year- olds ("Norbit," "Haunted Man- sion") and star in another R-rated "Beverly Hills Co...…
…12 Monday, July 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com ALBUM REVIEWl Gillis delivers wild mash MER PREVIEW Art Fair in A2 I By MATT EMERY Daily Arts Writer Gregg Gillis will never make a bad album. That said, the man behind the Girl Talk moniker will never make a great album. It's just the nature in the world of mash-ups, and probably part of the reason Gil- lis is makingthe album available in the name-7 your-own price Gid Talk ...…
…Monday, July 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Gymnast turns to Cirque du Soleil By ALEX PROSPERI Daily Sports Writer Inside the Mirage Hotel & Casino at the hit show "LOVE," is a familiar face to the Michigan women's gymnastics program. The show, in which Cirque du Soleil performs Beatles songs, is the home to former Michigan gymnast Elise Ray. She's not tumbling across the floor or elevating off the vault, but Rayloves perform...…
…14 S Monday, July 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com ELISE RAY gymnastics: The vault, which is usually set at 49 inches, was incor- From Page 13 rectly set at 47 inches. The vault was Ray's first event, 'Holy cow, here I am. This is it.'And I and because of the incorrect height, remember thatfeeling very clearly." she fell. At the time, no one knew of After settling in, Ray thrived in the problem, and both Ray and her Sydney. Sh...…
…Monday, July 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 15 FELDMAN From Page13 t That hardlytarnishes Michi- gan's image. And it wasn't a dis- traction either. I'msure not a single player per- formed worse in spring practice because the lawsuit was on his. mind. And Rodriguez let his law- yers handle it enough that he was focused on football, too. If the cash had dragged into the fall and Rodriguez had to make court appearances, that wo...…
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