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… JOP candidates ssess Powell bid The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 20, 1995 - 7 Experiment in igenetherapy bailed as success SHINGTON (AP) - To Pat anan it would be a "godsend," to Dole another headache. As they for Colin Powell to decide whether ill run for president, the declared blican candidates can't wait to re- s their strategies. I virtually a daily basis, Powell factors into the GOP campaign e: The candidates and their allies td ...…

…8- The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 20, 1995 NAlract4lWoRub Senate approves tax cuts The Washington Post WASHINGTON -- Republicans on theSenateFinance Committee approved a package of$245 billion in tax cuts for families, investors and corporations yesterday, batting down a volley of amendments thrown up by Democrats in a futile effort to shrink the bill. The legislation, which now moves to the Senate floor as part of a mammoth reconcilia...…

… fti St1fiumDali Big Red Letter Day Buffalo Tom and Jennifer Trynin, two great, so-called alterna-rock acts from Boston, Mass. will be doing their thing tomorrow night at St.Andrew's Hall in Detroit. With tickets at a mere $8.50, you have no excuse not to go. Call 741-MELT for more information. Page 9 Friday, October 20, 1995 ancid's punk-o-rama rocks the State gration ivy's ska-punk roots grow into a rotten good time Brian A. Gnatt Tywus...…

… 10 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 20, 1995 Grant Lee Buffalo's Wild West heroes -7,7-7 p By Karl Jones Daily Weekend Editor If the conquering of the wild west frontier could be set to music, if the bear skin rugs and the taste of old whiskey and spit could be channeled through musical instruments, Grant Lee Buffalo would be those musicians standing in the forest and playing to the sky. The three piece band (Grant Lee Phillips, v...…

…The Michigan Daily -Friday, October 20, 1995 - 11 Jajouka's music runs deep II By Stephanie Glickman Daily Arts Writer From deep in the mountains of Mo- rocco, the Master Musicians of Jajouka, considered the world's old- est music group, have made it to Ann Arbor to perform in Rackham Audi- torium this weekend as part of their first United States tour. This 20-member ensemble is part of an aristocratic tribe of royal Mo- roccan pipersand dru...…

… Michigan senior Jarrett Irons is in the running for the 1995 Butkus Award, presented annually to the nation's outstanding collegiate linebacker. This year, Dick Butkus will present the award at Walt Disney World. Irons joins fellow Big Ten candidates Greg Bellisari of Ohio State, and Kevin Hardy and Simeon Rice of Illinois. Michigan wanders to Indiana Pa October 20, Bench may prove key in Bloomington By Antoine Pitts Daily Sports Editor Mic...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday , October 20, 1995 - 13 M' water, olo looks o Big Ten y Daniel VanBeek or the Daily Home sweet home. The Michigan men's waterpolo team as glad to be at Canham Natatorium ast weekend. The Wolverines (7-0-2 ig Ten, 11-4-2 overall) won all five ames they played. No. 2 Michigan defeated Michigan tate,12-6, Dayton, 10-6, Texas A&M, 6, Northwestern, 14-7 and Eastern ichigan, 16-4, to capture the 1995 olverine Invitationa...…

…14 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 20, 1995 Men tankers prepare for both season and Olympic trials By Riyaz Bhlmani For the Daily The best team on Michigan's campus does not play on a court or on a field. The Michigan men's swimming team competes at Canham Natatorium and when they hit the water, they hit it hard. Last year, the Wolverines finished with a 9-1 record and won the NCAA Championship. This year, they are ex- pected to win ...…

…Iti Weather Tonight: Showers likely, low about 50' Tomorrow: Cloudy and cool, high around 600. One hundredfour years of editorfalfreedom Wednesday September 20, 1995 I Vol. V, - 121 I Senate panel to consider cutting loans By Ronnie Glassberg Daily Staff Reporter The Senate Labor and Human Re- sourcesCommittee will consider a plan today that would trim federal student loan programs by more than $10 billion over the next seven years - ...…

…2- The Michigan Daily - September 20, 1995 Serbs complying with U.N. resolution The Washington Post SEMIZOVAC, Bosnia-Herzegovina - As a media event, it was something of a strain for the rebel Serbs. A clutch of reporters lined up on one side of a country highway in Serb-held territory six miles north of Sarajevo while on the other a convoy of Serb trucks rolled by ferrying mortars, artillery and cannons. The direction was the problem for the...…

… AlJgo Students protest Playboy's Ivy League edition The quiet response around Brown University to Playboy's recently re- leased "Women of the Ivy League" issue appears atypical in comparison with student reaction at several of the other Ivy League schools. At both Cornell and the University of Pennsylvania, the Playboy stars hosted autograph sessions. Comellians waited in line outside Jason's Deli and Gro- cery to have their magazine signed ...…

…4- The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, September 20, 1995 Ui1JZ idi!1uu &Ut~IIJ 1 :3 420 Maynard Ann Arbor, Ml 48109 Edited and managed by students at the .University of Michigan MICHAEL ROSENBERG Editor in Chief JULIE BECKER JAMES M. NASH Editorial Page Editors JORDAN STMrCIL LAST-DITCH APPEAL a Opportucnity knocks on the door oft brave new world uless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of a majority of the Daily's edi...…

… Moss and trees share common ground Thyllas Moss, a local poet and a professor in the creative writing department will be reading some of her poetry at Rackham in the amphitheatre at 4p.m. The reading is free. In addition, the Mask Puppet Theatre will perform their show, "The Tree that cried," the tale of of Ollie Oak tree and his friend Wally the Weasel. At Barnes and Noble Bookstore, 7p.m. The performance isfree. Page 5 Wednesday, - - ---A...…

…6 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, September 20, 1995 GRADUATE STUDENT HOUSING avail. Call Tony at 998-1286 or Keith at 662-2056. INDOOR & OUTDOOR car/boat storage in Ann Arbor. Ask about our motorcycle special. Call 761-7491. PARKING. LEASES 'NOW' thni 8/96. sur- face lots: 1111 S. State (opp. Yost Ica Arena) - 819 Brown (@ Hill St. 4 blocks west of S. State) - covered spaces; - 411 High St. (comer of N. Division - on hill above Gandy Danc...…

… LOCAIL/sItAirt Davison Freeway may Cose for 2 yrs. LANSING (AP) - With less than two weeks before the state takes over maintenance of one of the nation's old- est freeways, the Michigan Department of Transportation is trying to figure out howtobest serve the 85,000 drivers who use the Davison Freeway each day. The state agreed in 1993 to take over the freeway starting Oct. 1. Part of the agreement was to close the freeway for two years to re...…

…8 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, September 20, 1995 R&B singer goes Big (Cbief)Band Local favorites Thornetta Davis and Big Chief record for Sub Pop By Mark Carison Daily Arts Writer Detroit area blues singer Thornetta Davis was once too shy to sing for anybody but herself. "I started singing in high school," she explained, "nobody even knew I could sing because I was too shy to get up in front of anybody. Then I joined the girl's glee cl...…

…The Michigan Daily - wednesday, September 20, 1995 - 9 Amusing and off-beat 'Oblivion' finds life in a world all its own By Alexandra Twin Daily Arts Editor He had a primadonna for a star, a shoestring's worth in cash and an un- usual idea for a film. He'd been a cam- eraman, a sideman, a money man and even a showman once but now he was ready to hit the saddle. He made the movie, a bizarre urban western, and it hit theaters and video stores ...…

…_.... _ ._ 'M' wrestler named national coach Former Michigan wrestler Steve Fraser was named the National Greco- Roman Coach for USA Wrestling, effective in October. The All-American lettered for Michigan coach Dale Bahr from 1978-1980 and became the first.U.S. wrestler to win a gold medal in Greco-Roman competition while at the 1984 Olympic Games. As full-time coach, Fraser will work with some of the top Greco-Roman wrestlers in the nation. ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, September 20, 1995- 11 Michigan men's golf ties for ninth on greens in weekend invitational By Alan Goldenbach Daily Sports Writer Expecting improvement doesn't nec- essarily mean it will come. Coming into its season opener, the Michigan men's golf team had expecta- tions ofmakingsignificant improvements on what was looking like a solid founda- tion at the end of last season. However, a ninth place tie in the ...…

…12-The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, September 20, 1995 * *. CRISLER Continued from page 10 Don Nelson, Webber was traded to Washington near the beginning of last season. As a collegian, Webber was named to the NCAA Final Four All-Tourna- ' met team both years. £ AHoward was drafted last season by the Bullets after three years with the Wolverines. In his rookie season, Howard averaged 17.0 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. The shining moment of ...…

…Jr ieathor. Tonight: Rain showers, Low in the 40s. Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy, high in the upper 40s. r One hundred four years of editorial freedom *rni Monday March 20, 1995 .in Detroit, Gore touts Dems as working family party By Jonathan Berndt and Zachary M. Raimi Daily Staff Reporters DETROIT - Looking to the 1996 elec- tion, Vice President Al Gore defined the Demo- crats as the party of working families and children, outlining their fu...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 20, 1995 SACUA Continued from page 1 Mark R. DeCamp, associate chemistry professor and LSA faculty counselor: There needs to be better communications between the Uni- versity's three institutions: Ann Ar- bor, Dearborn and Flint. "I would also hope to serve ... as an advocate for the University's most abundant and, arguably, most important resource, its students," he said. DeCamp also said an environment...…

… w / w. The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 20, 1995 - 3 -Irv Regents appoint successor for finance position At its Friday meeting, the Univer- sity Board of Regents approved the ppointment of Randy J. Harris as associate vice president for finance. .Harris, who is now assistant vice prre1ident for finance and university controller at Florida State University, will assume his new post May 1. He will succeed Chandler W. Matthews, who will re t...…

…A 4-- The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 20, 1995JmsBNAHTEPLMST Ihe Sidtigun ttIg 420 Maynard' Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan MICHAEL ROSENBERG Editor in Chief JULIE BECKER JAMEs NASH Editorial Page Editors JA~~sR. CR0BNAHF PI7ISS Taking the long, slow monorail to MSA elections Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of a majority of the Daily's editorial board. Al...…

… LI t. 1Iv The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 20, 1995 - 5 .Women of color gather, discuss issues at annual By Christy Glass Daily Staff Reporter A diverse group of students gath- ered for the second annual women of color symposium Saturday in the Busi- ness School to discuss common issues minority women face in society. Tamera Woodard, an LSA senior and an event organizer, said the symposium's goal was to empower women of color. "The point...…

…6- The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 20, 1995 10 SPECIAL OFFER. Join comic subscription club and receive 40% off all new comics the first month. (Regular discount - 20%). Cam- pus Collectibles, 663-6646. '87 SILVER VW FOX. AM-FM cassette, reliable, A/C & cruise. 668-0430 or best. '88 HONDA CIVIC hatch. Auto, a/c, AM/ FM cassette. Light blue! Excellent cond.! 67k miles, $4300. Call 665-4439. 1990 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE - Auto, air. $3995. Call ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 20, 1995 - 7 GREAT 7 BDRM. hse., 1309 Wilmont, 1 ALASKA JOBS! Students needed: fisheries, CUSTOMER SERVICE RESEARCH ASST. RNA for health bik. from South U., Ldry, prkg., fum., H20 parks & resorts. Earn up to $3-$6k/mo.1 Call research organization. 20/hrs. flex. $6.50/hr. mil. $250/person/neg. 913-2462. SEI 919/490-8629, ext. A19. Telephone assistance positions are now (or more depending on qualifications). R...…

… QJw tdtanDai A Watershed of rock n'roE Monday has arrived and you just don't want to stop rocking. Have no fear - Watershed is here. The driving modem rock trio from Columbus, Ohio are on the road supporting their new album on Epic Records, Today, they'll be playing two separate shows in Ann Arbor. At 4 p.m., they'll be giving an acoustic performance at Tower Records. Around 10 p.m., they'll be playing Rick's. Call 996-2747 for more ticket i...…

… The Michigan Daily - March 20, 1995-9 'Isaiah' fights losing battle Moving adoption story can't overcome many flaws By Prashant Tamaskar Daily Arts Writer Although many television mov- ies have been made concerning cus- tody battles between biological and surrogate parents, the issue has rarely been addressed by Holly- wood. However, "Losing Isaiah" approaches this topic from a new perspective, throwing in a racial twist to complicate the m...…

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 20, 1995 'Margot' By Scott Plagenhoef Daily Arts Writer Corsets and Victorian hon Overblown, "epic" battle scenes overblown, long-winded soliloqu These are among the convention historical drama which typically k people out of the theater or send t yawning to the exits. "Queen Mar achieves the grandiosity whichn historical dramas strive for with having to turn its nose up at the a ence to accomplish it. ...…

… -or*, I Since the NCAA men's basketball tournament went to a 64-team format, how many times has the Big Ten not had a representative in the Sweet 16? ML Wrestling Baseball Softball Forrest Fires Hockey Men's Basketball Women's Swimming Women's Tennis Women's Gymnastics 2 3 3 3 4 5 5 7 7 7 ' Tankers fall short against Cardinal By Marc Diller Daily Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas - In the 14- year history of NCAA women's swimming and diving,...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, March 20, 1995 'M' Sports Calendar Monday, March 20 - No events scheduled. 'Tuesday, March 21 No events scheduled. Wednesday, March 22- Baseball vs. Eastern Michigan, 3 p.m., Fisher Stadium.j Men's Lacrosse vs. Motor City Lacrosse Club, 10:30 p.m., { Oosterbaan Fleldhouse. Thursday, March 23 - Men's Swimming and Diving at NCAA Championships, Noon/7 p.m.,, Indianapolis. Friday, March 24 Men's Swi...…

…The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, March 20, 1995 - 3 -Y "Baseball drops three in Tallahassee By John Lerol Daily Baseball Writer ,hen Bill Freehan scheduled gaes for the 1995 season, he thought hisleam might lose a few games in the p-,conference campaign. The sixth- year baseball coach planned a spring break trip to ihree cities in Florida, a 4atc atthe Hormel Foods Baseball Clas- to, as well as road trips to 1994 na- t4. l runner...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday, March 20, 1995 NCAA Continued from page 1 be hard-pressed to consider their top position a just reward for a successful season. Should Wisconsin win Friday, Michigan faces the unenviable task of playing a hot team on its home ice. The Badgers won the WCHA Tour- nament Saturday, and all of the games in the West Regional will be played at Dane County Coliseum - the arena that Badger fans call home. "It's n...…

…The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, March 20, 1995 - 5 Blue endures . trail of struggles in tough year By Paul Barger gaily Basketball Writer Every year, it seems that the Michi- gan men's basketball season is filled with highs and lows. Even with the victory at Indiana and the double-overtime thriller against Iowa, this has been a disappointing season. The following list of lowlights is a reminder of a year that most would like to f...…

…6 - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, March 20, 1995 GUSTIN Continued from page 1 Gustin describes as her hardest training ever, the team had two intense practices each day and participated in two meets while on the islands. Then, before returning home, the team stopped off at UCLA to add one more meet to the trip. But compared to the daily schedule that Gustin endures, the trip may seem like a vacation. Every morning, Gustin is up ...…

…The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, March 20, 1995 - 7 'M' upsets Vanderbilt with late-set victories By Alan Goldenbach Daily Sports Writer It's been said that the good thing about making mistakes is that you can learn from them. Coming into this weekend, a black cloud seemed to come over the .Michigan women's tennis team whenever it would enter the third set of matches. The Wolverines had lost seven of their last 10 matches that went...…

…8- The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, March 20, 1995 The Best Way To Save Money On Stuff (Other Than Borrowing Your Roommate's.) Roommates tendto get a little f I weird when you borrow their stuff. (They're funny like that.) Better to get yourself a MasterCard card. Then you could use it to buy the things you really want. And with these College MasterValues* coupons, you'll save up to 40%. And until you get your own p...…

…'El ban ti One hundred four years of editorial freedom 7" .Wolverines battle Spartans for bragging rights, first place By RYAN WHITE Daily Basketball Writer Jimmy King isn't guaranteeing a victory against No. 12 Michigan State in Sunday's battle for the top spot in the Big Ten, but he's coming pretty close. "It doesn't matter what (Michigan State) saying," the senior said when asked about leSpartans believing that they belong in the top ...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 20, 1995 DNA test inventor will testify at Simpson trial RAINY DAYS AND THURSDAYS Newsday The Nobel Prize-winning chem- ist who invented the DNA tests at the heart of the case reportedly has agreed to testify at the trial that he would not rely on the tiny bloody samples collected as solid proof of anyone's guilt. Kary Mullis of San Diego says his DNA invention is so sensitive that the smallest conta...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 20, 1995 -3 Questions about constitutionality arise in courts and on campuses he University of Maryland began a contro- versial program to diversify its student population 10 years ago. The Bannecker Scholarships, composed of funding by the state of Maryland, were created as part of the program to compensate for a history of discrimination in the state and its public universities. Each year, 30 academical...…

…4- The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 20, 1995 ~be £tdut i~ 420 Maynard Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan Jessie Halladay Editor in Chief Samuel Goodstein Flint Wainess Editorial Page Editors Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of a majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other articles, letters, and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Mich...…

…A2 schools By JENNIFER HARVEY Daily Staff Reporter The Ann Arbor Public Schools are looking for a few good science teachers. They are seeking volunteer professors and students to strengthen the schools' science curriculum. Volunteers, depending on their exper- tise, can help teachers spread the science r4 sage in the classroom, host an after- school activity or make presentations to classes. Ann Arbor Public Schools Science Co- The Michigan D...…

…6 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 20, 1995 *KERRYTOWN* 2 bdrm. & a 3 bdrm. w/ study in a historic house. Unites are completely remodeled. May lease. Also a 2 bdrm. in a modem bldg., new kitchen w/ pantry. May & Sept. leases. Also 7 bdrms., 2 baths., new kitch. Prkg., ldry., included. Call 973-7368. 0 DEPOSIT! I bdrm. with free heat, free & flexible leases. Call today, 662- 9-. RING LOST around Church St. on Jan. 7. If you find, call ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 20, 1995 - 7 GREAT LG. STUDIO near central Imps. CHILD CARE- 21(2& 6mos. Wed. & Fri. PROMOTIONAL MODELS needed- SPRING BREAK - Panama City Beach, FL NORTH CAMPUS AREA. Room avail.in 2 Lg. kitch. $495/mo. 913-9092. a.m. $7/hr. Immed. N. Campus. English Female, must be at least 21 yrs. old, 2-10 hrs. from $91/person/wk. Greg or Andrew 998- bdrm. townhouse. Female, non-smoker. No HUGE BDRM. in a great house! ...…

…RTS Drink a toast to Mule Kids Hobbit' breaks habits By ROBERT YOON Sue Roe likes a good challenge, and that's no fantasy. As if adapting J.R.R. Tolkien's highly mystical and allegorical "Hobbit" for the stage wasn't daunt- ing enough, the director and founder of the Ann Arbor Young Actors Guild (YAG) has chosen to tackle this un- dertaking without certain luxuries that most theater directors take for granted - namely a script. Since Tolkie...…

…2I 'F***ed Up' real g**d By ALEXANDRA TWIN With one foot in the door and one foot in the gutter, filmmaker Gregg Araki -like his new wave of no-budget playmates - has given life to the seething, often dormant belief that the best things in life are those that you build Totally F***ed Up Written, directed shot, edited and produced by Gregg Araki yourself. Or in the case of guer- rilla filmmaking, those that you write, direct, shoot, edit and...…

… Men's Basketball vs. Michigan State Sunday, 2:15 p.m. (CBS) Crisler Arena SPORTS Hockey vs. Notre Dame Tomorrow, 7 p.m. The Palace of Auburn Hills 'M' hockey battles for first Pressure on goalies in contests with Falcons, Irish By BARRY SOLLENBERGER Daily Hockey Writer Quite frankly, tonight's matchup between the No. 2 Michigan hockey team and No. 6 Bowling Green is a goalie's nightmare. TheWolverines(l1-2-OCCHA,16- 4-0 overall) and the ...…

…'nelaran One hundred four years of editorial freedom ti AAPD heads task force to locate rapist Gov. John Engler (left) and challenger Howard Wolpe field questions following last night's final gubernatorial debate in East Lansing. Verbal fr mr fd By FRANK C. LEE Daily Staff Reporter Ann Arbor police released addi- tional information yesterday on the multi-agency task force responsible for identifying and apprehending the man who allegedly ...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, October 20, 1994 DEBATE Continued from page 1 any public institution in Michigan. "Audits have been done that say it's asound entity. It was stopped for politi- cal purposes," said Debbie Stabenow, Wolpe's running mate. She said the pay-in amounts could be raised to offset revenue lost to lower interest rates, say- ing the program would be in the best interests of middle class. "All we can do is give people ...…