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…NATION/WORLD Office of president diminishes in eyes of young American generation The Michigan Daily - Monday, September 21, 1998 - 7A WASHINGTON (AP) The presi- dency towers in the eyes of children, a l1y understood but awesome job w ere George Washington was brave, Abe Lincoln was honest and the aura of celebHty sparkles like fairy dust. Now they are seeing a different side. Kids who knew little more about the White House than the habits ...…

…8A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, September 21, 1998 'Murder' kills free time How To Try a Murder Michael Kurland MacMillan Did the O.J. trial glue you to the television set eight hours a day ? Do you get shivers when Jack McCoy gives his closing argument in "Law & Order?" Is CourtTV your favorite cable channel? If so, "How To Try a Murder" is probably right up your alley. Billed as "the handbook for armchair lawyers," this book goes from th...…

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, September 21, 1998 -9A 4ational gallery's van Gogh exhibit to draw crowd he Washington Post WASHINGTON -There is a den- tst in France who will paint a van Gogh reproduction on your front teeth if you want. A French cook fsiions copies of van Gogh's paint- sin sugar, and is gradually mak- ghis way through the entire oeu- v. Knitters turn the paintings into Weaters, craftsmen make them into iosaics, profiteers progr...…

…10A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, September 21, 1998 No heavy hitters among fall season TV debuts Los Angeles Times HOLLYWOOD - TV critics are famous for judging hastily. It's what makes us so lovable. So, welcome to the annual pantheon of impetuous knee-jerk opinion. To use a baseball metaphor, the very best of the fall television season, which officially begins today, has only warn- ing-track power. A few deep flies are noteworthy among t...…

…ahe £id itgn 4ail P R S ONDAY ;.w°.* /.Z.fC a . :o u ., ,. _____ , ; " a . <,y ,sY x. ,1 .. i, eV4cGwire blasts 65th; just misses No. 66 MILWAUKEE (AP) - Mark McGwire hit his major league record 65th home run yesterday, then had an apparent No. 66 taken away by an umpire's rul- ing in the St. Louis Cardinals' game against Milwaukee. McGwire pulled two ahead of Sammy Sosa with a first-inning shot off Milwaukee lefthander Scott Karl. Everybo...…

…B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - September 21, 1998 (Th Wtwdg ?&xiag ATHLETE OF THE WEEK I Who: Kati Oakes Sport: Field hockey Hometown: Lititz, Pa. Year: Junior High School: Warwick Eligibility: Sophomore Why: The junior goalkeeper has helped the Wolverines to a 6-1 record with outstanding performances in front of the net. Oakes carries a 5-1 record and a .5 goals-against average, and her 3 1/2 shutouts are on pace to break the Mic...…

…September 21, 1998 - SportsMonday - The Michigan Daily - 3B So t I S.y ol JIM ROSE . ""~ , r ; JOSH KLEINBAUM/Daily Jeanne Shin (front) and Ashley Reichenbach (background) and the Michigan field hockey team went to Boston this weekend to try to find national respect. The eighth- ranked Wolverines accomplished that mission, beating Northeastern and losing a 2-1 desicion to Boston College. *'M' stickers split with tough Eastern foes GofishN...…

…4B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - September 21, 1998 'M' volleyball earns its pizza at Domino's Classic By Jon Zemke Daily Sports Wri er Thus far this season, the Michigan volleyball team has won 80 percent of its matches. Half of the time the Wolverines haven't allowed their opponent to win a game. And in their only two losses, Michigan took at least one game from a top-20- ranked opponent. If the nonconference season is any indicato...…

… September 21, 1998 - SportsMonday - The Michigan Daily - 5B .Men's golf takes eighth at Northern By Rick Harpster Daily Sports Writcr -Hoping to learn more about themselve: Michigan men's golf team traveled Minnesota last weekend to compete in the hole; Northern Intercollegiate tournar After playing well during the first two roi 0hd young Wolverines struggled over the 18'holes to finish eighth among the 12-t field~ After the first two round...…

…6B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - September 21, 1998 Michigan 59 & Eastern 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Michigan player of the game: Anthony Thomas With 69 yards on Michigan's first drive of the game, Thomas laid the groundwork for a huge offensive afternoon by the Wolverines. His score at the end of that opening drive was the first of his three touchdowns. Despite carrying the ball just 15 tirmes, he led all rush- ers in the game with...…

…September 21, 1998 - SportsMonday - The Michigan Daily - 78 Quotable: "We competed better than I'd thought we would. When you move the hall 80 yards on Michigan's defense, you must be doing something right." - Eastern Michigan coach Rick Rasnick i 1 1 t 1 1 1 1 1 t i r Michigan 59 Eastern 20 Church cruces Ray-less second By Matk Snyder His game-high III yards receiving Daily Sports Edor led to increased attention by Michigan On Saturday,...…

…88--The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - September 21, 1998 overheard at the annual Michigan baseball almigame.. "I threw to one batter, and he got a hit, but Rick Leach is a great batter." Bob Woschit, 1953 championship team pitcher "think that just to go out and stand on the field anO to look around and have our memories and to remember how we helped each other ... it was knee-knocking." Bill Mogk, 1953 championship team captain m. d s W a n...…

…September 21, 1998 - SportsMonday - The Michigan Daily --,B AM soccer drops first two in By Mark Francescutti and Stephanie Offen Daily Sports Writers After an impressive 2-0 weekend at home and a five-game winning streak, things were looking up for the '~higan soccer team. b ut the Wolverines, ranked No. 10 in the nation, looked away for a split second - and all of a sudden Big Ten rivals Wisconsin and Northwestern brought Michigan's strea...…

…108 - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - September 21, 1998 Sosa honored, but fails to hit a homer Staff Picks - all picks made against the spread. SHARAT RAJU . CHICAGO (AP) - Sammy Sosa hugged his mother, kissed his wife and then took off on a victory lap around Wrigley Field, waving his cap as the theme from "Superman" blared over the loudspeakers. What a way to end the best party Wrigley Field has seen in decades. It's been somethi...…

…~~t1v iWt Ia tti News: 76-DAILY Advertising: 764-0554 One hundred seven years ofedtori freedom Tuesday f 1. _ 21_199 qU 1 \edical Center cuts may fall short by $50M * By Jennifer Yachnin Daily Staff Reporter The third set of reductions from the University Medical Center budget reduction plan that was to cut $200 million during a three- r period may be $50 million short of original ltimates, University officials said. The strategy to...…

…mmmiq 2 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 N ATIONlX ORLD Ecuadorean plane crashes in Colombia BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) - A jetliner chartered for Quito, the Ecuadorean capital, civil aviation by Air France with 53 people aboard slammed into a fog-draped mountain just after takeoff from the Colombian capital yesterday. Rescuers found no signs of survivors. At least four bodies were immediately recovered from debris of the plane, wh...…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 - 3 0CRIME Student accused of sending harassing e-mail The father of a female Michigan State University student called the department of Public Safety on Friday to report that his daughter has been receiving harassing e-mail from a I Iniversity of Michigan student living on North Campus. The e-mails allegedly included death threats and statements such as "If I see you in the hallway ...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 420 Maynard Street LAURIE MAYK Ann Arbor,-MI 48109 Editor in Chief Edited and managed by J SCH4LAC students at the JACK SCHILLACI University of Michigan 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 Daily. FROM TH...…

… LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 - 5 'Tattered' flag on ,Central Campus is disrespectful To THE DAILY: The United States flag flying on Central Campus is tattered beyond the point of normal wear and tear. This does not speak well of the University's respect for the Colours, unless of course they mean it to be a ;living memorial to the Battle of Fort Sumter (in which case, I believe that Fort Sumter is doing...…

…6 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Mead should let engineers make fun of each other TO THE DAILY: I am writing to the Daily in response to Richelle Mead's well- written letter ("Response was in poor taste" 4/13/98) regarding my com- ment on Tom Strait's ostentatious cor- rection of Pi ("Pi's decimal approxi- mation was wrong," 4/1/98). Richelle, do you want answers? I believe you think you are entitled, a...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 - 7 v 7/ iN THEY HADHELP WRITING THE NEW TAX LAWS.SHOULDN'T YOU HAVE HELP FIGURING THEM OUT? it took 535 congresspeople-and countless lawyers, economists, and advisors -to turn out the new tax laws. Fortunately, you can turn to one expert source for answers on the options and opportunities they provide. Ask TIAA-CREF about the new Roth IRA and other ways to save. TIAA-CREF IRAs can make it easi...…

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…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 - 9 CAMP STAFF- Outstanding, accreditec' Slim Down Camp on modem college cam- puses in Mass. and Penn., seeks students and professionals interested in fitness and fun! Specialties: athletics, dance, aerobics, tennis, swum, nutrition, R.D., R.N. 7 weeks. Inter- nship credit available Three years college, imum. You can help change a life this ummer! Camp Camelot, 800-421-4321; email loseweight@campca...…

…10-The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 LOCAL/STATE Drugs allegedly taken from crash Co-ops ban use ofP funds for alcohol DETROIT (AP) - U.S. Customs and police are investigating reports that people helped themselves to pack- ages of marijuana from the wreckage of a drug-smuggling plane from Mexico that crashed in a ball field. The experimental, homemade plane flew 1,500 miles from the Texas-Mexico border before it appar- ently r...…

…rlit =The film and video studies department celebrates the end of the academic year with a special screening of student films. Check out the best and brightest the department has to offer at a screening of films, videos and animation by student filmmakers. the screening begins at 4 p.m. Saturday in the East Hall auditori- um. UlbeLid igan ?~ail The Summer Daily Daily Arts will return in the weekly Daily beginning May 4. Throughout the summe...…

…12 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 Magical effects save 'Merlin' By Michael Galloway Daily TV/New Media Editor When NBC released a "rough cut" of its new miniseries that premieres on Sunday, special effects were only partially fin- ished, painted background mattes of castles had not been added into shots, and a lot of music editing was yet to be done when this tape was recorded. Therefore, "Merlin" will have to be reviewed mer...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 -1' Crowd captures NOFX essence By Gabe Fajuri Daily Arts Witer Full of an audience that consisted mainly of 12-year-olds and their par- ents, Clutch Cargo's was bursting with action on Saturday evening. Despite an extremely early door time at 5 p.m. the former church was filled to capacity for NOFX's first appearance in the Detroit area in almost two years. Hi-Standard, a Japanese punk rock trio, ...…

…14 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 'Players' loses big By Geordy Gantsoudes Daily Arts Writer Ever since his impressive debut in "Boyz N The Hood," Ice Cube has made some questionable choic- es in the roles he chooses to accept. "Friday," a hilar- ious comedy co-starring Chris Tucker marked one of his better choices. So when he chose to team up with the same group again for "The Players Club," one might have thought this was a ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday April 21. 1998 -15 ThankYou for Caring The 1997-1998 University of Michigan United Jewish Appeal Half Shekel Campaign gratefully acknowledges those who have taken a stand with the Jewish people in their effort to help repair the world., Contributors' 4 Amanda Oppenhleimer Greg; Sherman Geoffrey Dworkin Yaron Prywes Banry ILenson Beverly Betel Bethliun David Schwartz Blair Rothstein Libby Levin Adam Kotok [Jan M...…

…16 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 ICE CUBE PLAYS WITH PERFECTION ON CLUB' Wainwright's 'Ship' docks at greatness i For those who doubted, Ice Cube is back, with a vengeance. Many thought he fell off after making the classic "Death-Certificate," but didn't want to believe the Cube-spearheaded "Westside Connection" was the truth. To those people, Ice Cube gives a big middle finger, he gives them "The Players Club" movie and s...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 - 17 Darkest 'Days' lie Westward Clutch rides 'Elephant' 14 Probably experiencing its "Darkest Days," Stabbing Westward has finally released a follow up to "Wither, Blister, mu and Peel," which featured the hit sin- le "Shame." The first single from "Darkest *t Days, is "Save Stabbing Yourself." On this w. track Stabbing worthwhile lyrics. On "Save Yourself," vocalist Christopher Hall screams, "...…

…18 - The Michigan, Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 NATIONJWORLD RESEARCH Continued from Page 1. "We do perceive as a problem that senior facul- ty members ... have not been available to under- graduate students," said Kenny, who is also presi- dent of State University of New York at Stony Brook. "These are great institutions, but there are things we can do better." Lincoln Faller, the University's associate dean for undergraduate education,...…

…scoreboardTaig ivcton SAL B LAGUE in NAHEM 4 ARIOAwhen exams are finished and school's out, The S ~ all STON6, r6. K taansa Cs~ty aty atMichigan Daily keeps on keepin' on! Check out Darly J~nes3 OT Yankees{11 Cievelard 5(111 SEATTLE. inc Sports every Monday throughout the summer. And._ip3 tat .hv iebek Tuesday SPORTS April 21, 1998 JOHN KRAFT/Bai yler Steketee has been steady on the mound for the Wolverines, but on Sunday, egave up a ninth-in...…

…20 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 I I1Loss of Howard will be Williams' gainw Thomas, Jackson also in backfield mix; recruits check out spring action from stands By Mark Snyder yards, Thomas established himself as he said after Saturday's game, "but ichigan lost a number of outstand DailyS ports Editor the leading returning tailback e Lc\rhodis expected back. We should leaders. Five Wolverines . .lo At Michigan, the backfield...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 - 21 Wen Ifr gets a little hairy, lose yoursefinsz Michigan hockey I it's done. It's over with. It was tough --- almost painful, even - but I did it. After all, I had no choice. I rinsed off the cold razor, washed my face and lathered it up. And what was left after I finished? A year's worth of my life, it seemed, everything I had gone through, everything I had experienced - all it anounted to wa...…

…22 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 Eisner's squad primed for Big Tens - and beyond By Mark Francescutti Iaily Sports Writer N Michigan men's tennis coach Brian Eisner says his team is looking far past the Big Ten Championships, even fur- ther than the regional championships. The Wolverines are experienced and deep -- and one of the most dangerous teams in the country. What better time than now for the Wolverines to make a run ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 - 23 The recruiting game The Michigan men's basketball team may be getting hit hard by graduation this year, but the Wolverines have landed a couple recruits to step in next year. Chris Young, a center from Catholic Central High School, committed during the early signing period. And now, sources within the organization confirm that Leon Jones, a swingman from Battle Creek, will be with the team ne...…

…24 The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 M-Schedule Women's golf at Big Ten Championships, State College, all day Tuesday, April 21 Softball vs. Purdue, Alumni Field, 2 p.m. (DH) Baseball vs. Notre Dame, Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. Friday, April 24 Men's Track at Penn. Relays, Philadelphia, all day Women's Track at Drake Relays, Des Moines, Iowa, all day Saturday, Apr. 25 Softball vs. Iowa, Alumni Field, 1 p.m. (DH) Men's tennis vs. Illinoi...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 - 25 3 more recruits for issued for former i center Tarolev M men's TRACK Continued from Page 23 the 1,500 or the 800," said Harvey. "The only other person that might qualify is Charles DeWildt in the pole vault. "Those guys won't (be trying to qualify) at Penn because they will be running the relays. But normally, they'll be running their same events each week for the next two or three weeks." '...…

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… t e t t t UnY ws: 76-DAILY vertising: 764.0554 One hundred seven years of editori~il freedorn Wednesday January 21, 199E I m ; : . r e, .. n_; 'a ' x :. :':?r ~t H . a!. * oi'. .... ',- . . a ' ' k ,. '', '. , I Blasting into space itudent project to ride on space shuttle Stephanie Hepburn itStaff Reporter *students are standing at NASA today, 'aiting the moment the space shuttle ideavor launches with one of their projects. The fir...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 21, 1998 NATiON/WORLD Netayahuproposal mayiv not be enough WASHINGTON (AP) - Buoyed by stirring support from evangelical Christians, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began what could be a difficult visit here Monday with a demand that Palestinians cancel their call for Israel's destruction. By all accounts, Netanyahu is bring- ing to President Clinton a proposal for a modest pullback on the...…

…I~ LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 21, 1998 - 3 Penn State prof. uses marijuana to prove a point Pennsylvania State University Chemistry Prof. Julian Heicklen smoked marijuana in an attempt to stand up for his freedom Monday, the Daily S,Collegian reported. Heicklen said he did not want to pay taxes for people who smoked marijuana and were arrested. University police officers said they did not arrest Heicklen due to lack...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 21, 1998 U1 z £iC Ygrn ?ad 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 Dail...…

… Jean Luc Godard's classic shown in a newly restored version. This French film with English subtitles explores the life and times of a troubled woman whose husband is struggling with troubles at work. The power of emotion is at work in this classic drama. Renowned director Fritz Lang also makes a cameo as himself. Find yourself in 'Contempt' beginning at 9 p.m. at the Michigan. Wednesday January 21, 1998 5 Bloom blossoms in latest novel ...…

…6 - The Michigan Daily -Wednesday, January 21, 1998 m. 1 lost & found ,OST GOLD CHAIN & cross at CCRB. finder please call again 936-2640. Number you left was a wrong number. LOST: GOLD BRACELET. generous reward if found. Please call 669-9339. Lost on Tues Jan. 13. **2/3 BDRM BI-LEVEL apts. across from CCRB, spacious and fully loaded, Sept. & Mav leases avail. 741-9300 ABSOLUTE QUALITY Wilson White Company, Inc. has efficiency, studio, one...…

…I hi TI(ThI WAR LD The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 21, 1998 - 7 WCourt turns down appeal in Mississippi desegregation case w IF w %WE lkawmw WASHINGTON (AP) - The Sulpreme Court sidestepped a dispute over -whether Mississippi has done enough to desegregate state-supported So11eges and universities - an issue the ustice Department said the court may need to reconsider. Yesterday, the justices turned down an appeal by black residen...…

…8 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 21, 1998 'Babylon 5' blasts onto TNT These are the myriad freaks and aliens from season No. 4 of "Babylon 5." Fundraising Publicity leadership development Are these things your student organization is trying to accomplish? Get advice and help from the office of Student Activities & Leader- ship. We offer walk-in advising during these convenient hours: Walk-in Hours Monday: 9 am-1 pm Tuesday: 1-5 p...…

…'I }1RV rP11lr ( r r/ i ps coreas~ nGP MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL (1) Duke 101, N. CA ROLINA A&T 66 (18) XAVIER 72, St Joseph's 62 (21 West VirgnaS, RUTGERS 72 (23) CLEMSON 69, Virgin a 52 (25) Cincinnati 60, TULANE 50 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL (1) Tennessee 125, DePAUL 46 IOWA STATE 82, (5) Texas Tech 73 Iowa 66, (15) WISCONSIN 63 PRO HOCKEY NEW JERSEY 3, Detroit 1 NY RANGERS 3. St. Louis 1 Ottawa 0. PITTSBURGH 0, (OT) PHILADELPHIA 3, Buf ala 0 C...…

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 21, 1998 HASKINS Continued from Page 9 where near the nets. It could have been a fishing net and it still wouldn't have mat- tered. In Michigan's 65-57 victory over Minnesota, the Gophers (0-6 Big Ten, 7- 10 overall) didn't score for the first 6:17 of the game. They shot an unfathomable 14.7 percent from the field on 5-of-34 shooting in the first half and 29.4 percent for the game. But it's not as ...…