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…DRED-TWENTY YEARS OF lDITORIAL FREEDOM Panelists discuss effective leadership High-profile speakers touch on qualities that define true leaders in today's economy. >>SEEPAGE2 OP N ON The GRE sets a poor standard Tom Pavone discusses why the GRE doesn't cut it as a gauge of student potential. >SEE PAGE 4 Galaxies ahead of the competition Nintendo proves its prowess with "Galaxy 2," the latest Mario classic. >SEE PAGE 8 SPORTS M' women's tennis...…

…Ryan Kartje: Rich Rodriguez has the most to lose in NCAA's investigation of football program. PAGE 8 44W 46F 1111c4igan 4,1)atlg Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, February 24, 2010 michigandaily.com *NCAA:MICHIGAN BROKE RULES - Much work left for 'U' before NCAA probe's conclusion In a series of interviews yesterday, NCAA experts discussed what's * next in probe process By NICOLE ABER Daily News Editor While yesterday's announcement that t...…

…From The Daily: With their practical ambition, MForward's Chris Armstrong and Jason Raymond are the right picks to lead MSA. PAGE 4A In this week's Statement, the editors offer up their picks for the 10 students of the year - in our view, the best of the Leaders and Best. THE STATEMENT, INSIDE (bc Lid.ilgan IaijM Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, March 24,2010 michigandaily.com LIGHTS, CAMERA, ANN ARBOR UNIVERSITY L AW SCHOOL Students in...…

…THEPL Mike Martir consistent d of hobbies. I glad he stuc be 1*l)yan a Ij Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, September 24, 2010 michigandaily.com With eye on global study, 'U' growing flagships MARISSA MCCLAIN/Da y M-Den employee Courtney Hanley accesses the store's Twitter page yesterday. Small businesses around Ann Arbor are using Twitter to advertise promotions and lore customers to their stores. University experts say the social networking ...…

…From the Daily: By stuffing our Thanksgiving break, the 'U' squashes students' time at home. ) PAGE 4 uueing co Joe Staplet takes on TI Lantern's Meisel. )' Sarah Palin's Alaska would be better without Sarah Palin. PAGE 5 I be 13id~i~a3an 0ai1j Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, November 24, 2010 michigandaily.com MICHIGAN STUDENT ASEMBILY Official says open housing unlikely to be option for fall Open housing group sign up, we have a marke...…

…Monday, May 24, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Panel discusses good leadership Presidential advisor shares experience in workplace authenticity By CAITLIN HUSTON Daily Staff Reporter In front of a large crowd in Rack- ham Auditorium on Wednesday morning, Betsy Myers, chief oper- ating officer of President Barack Obama's 2009 campaign, spoke of her 8-year-old daughter's love for dance. The anecdote, she said, was a meta- phor for...…

…2A - Wednesday, February 24, 2010 i 2A -Wedesdy, ebrury 4, 010The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers TUESDAY: Professor Profiles THURSDAY: FRIDAY: Campus Clubs Photos of the Week GROOVIN' IN SOUTH QUAD Alarming pranks On Monday nighn students in Wean Quadrangle Residence Hall were forced to evacuate after hearing the familiar sound of the fire alarm. Though a sprinkler head being set off was the cause of Mond...…

…2A - Wednesday, March 24, 2010 MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers TUESDAY: Professor Profiles THURSDAY: FRIDAY: Campus Clubs Photos of the Week STUDYING SOLO MSA's influx of independents On Oct. 30, 1992, just before the November MSA elections, The Michi- gan Daily reported that MSA members were concerned about a dwindling number of party-affiliated candidates. While some parties were able to fill their slate, others, like the Progressive Part...…

…2A - Friday, September 24, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 90"% 1 MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers LEFT A University of Massachu- setts marching band member plays at Michigan Stadium on Sat., Sept. 18. Michigan won 42-37. (ARIEL BOND/Daily) TOP RIGHT Tyler Katz, an eighth grade stu- dent at Tappan Middle School in Ann Arbor, rallies with Michigan students during a live show of SportsNation at Ingalls Mall on Wed., Sept. 22. (SALAM R...…

…0 2 - Wednesday, November 24, 2010 MONDAY: TUESDAY: In Other Ivory Towers Michigan Myths Wisdom throng Chemistry and Macromolecular Now in its second y Science and Engineering Assistant said she's continually Professor Anne McNeil is taking her improve the project and teaching talents beyond University for students. The next st lecture halls. With her Wikipedia is to get undergraduates revision project, she's trying to help "Instead of havin...…

…Monday, May 24, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 3 REPORTS From Page 1 According to the Faculty Hearing Committee's report, the commit- tee found evidence that University officials violated Borisov's rights to personal and academic freedom and intellectual property. Additionally, the report says the officials broke established University policies sur- rounding academic integrity, wrong- fully damaged Borisov's reputation and retal...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily. NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Stimulus package created up to 2.1 million jobs com Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 3A U' has 90 days to respond to allegations The economic stimulus law added between 1 million to 2.1 mil- lion workers to employment rolls by the end of last year, a new report released yesterday by congressional economists said. The nonpartisan Congressio- nal Budget office study also said the $862 b...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com NEWS BRIEFS LANSING Mich. gov. shuffles board after errant tax credit Gov. Jennifer Granholm issued new rules Tuesday requiring a state agency to conduct more extensive background checks before award- ing tax credits, after a $9.1 million credit was given to a convicted embezzler on parole. The governor's executive order and executive directive will change who sits on the Michigan Economic Growth Authori...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, September 24, 2010 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, September 24, 2010 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS DETROIT Aretha Franklin speaks out on her son's beating Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is speaking out on the beating her adult son took from three men at a Detroit gas station. Franklin said in a statement yesterday through a public rela- tions firm that Eddie Franklin underwent surgery aft...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - 3 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS EAST LANSING, Mich. Magic Johnson to give Michigan State commencement Michigan State University says former basketball star Earvin "Magic" Johnson will be one of three speakers for the school's December commencement ceremo- nies. The ceremonies are to be held Dec. 10-11 at the Breslin Cen...…

…Monday, May 24, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com CLIFF DOUGLAS|I Smoking ban will save lives 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 EDITI Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All othersigned articles and illust...…

…4A - Wednesday, February 24, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com E-MAIL CHRISTINA AT CHSUH @UMICH.EDU Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu CHRISTINA SUH r t 6~r st~ Y woAr241711 52 a" J' y}3 F-Icy. vA ~Art 'fOSS I ~ ~,I isiS aoj 2 ~ /< TC~-9 p / 1 JACOB SMILOVITZ EDITOR IN CHIEF RACHEL VAN GILDER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MATT AARONSON MA...…

…4A - Wednesday, March 24, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com JE 1Jtdigan 3a4 y Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu MIKE RORRO I Say yes to a new student constitution . 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...…

…4A - Friday, September 24, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom E-MAIL CAMERON AT CNEVEU@UMICH.EDU ie 1Jii ilan 0aitlj Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu CAMERON NEVEU I JACOB SMILOVITZ EDITOR IN CHIEF RACHEL VAN GILDER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MATT AARONSON MANAGING EDITOR HYPE MACHINE. Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of...…

…4 - Wednesday, November 24, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com E-MAIL ROSE AT ROSEJAFF@UMICH.EDU Ste Iidig an4 aJ Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ROSE JAFFE JACOB SMILOVITZ EDITOR IN CHIEF RACHEL VAN GILDER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MATT AARONSON MANAGING EDITOR ~Nis: C rA r0 -y G t a \, ( o o Unsigned editorials reflect the official ...…

…Monday, May 24, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Apoor standard SIMON BORST E-MAIL SIMONATSIMKAL UMICII.EDU. f you're beginning the pro- cess of applying to graduate schools, then you are likely preparing to take a standardized test. For me, it's the Graduate Record Exami- nation, or GRE. When I began studying for the test, the section TOMMASO I feared was PAVONE "Quantitative Reasoning." But after taking some practice exams, I ...…

…i The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 5A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 5A Blind Pig brings the fun with a band called fun. Former Format frontman A funeral for 'Four Weddings' comes to Ann Arbor with new peppy pop outfit fun. for lone headlining show By DAVID RIVA Daily Arts Writer Hardly any good ever comes from a band break-up. McCartney and Lennon apart never reac...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 5A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 5A A 'Bounty' of mediocrity Aniston and Butler have W 'U' student talks Gallery Project awkward chemistry in unexceptional, sexy action flick By BEN VERDI For the Daily This is not Sparta, but it's not terrible either. "The Bounty Hunter," a sexy action flick, is perfectly average in every way. You sit do...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, September 24, 2010 - 5A 'M' opens Big Ten play after starting year 11-1 Senior Lexi Zimmerman is 25 assists away from the breaking the Michigan all-time assists record, previously held by Linnea Mendoza. Michigan coach Mark Rosen said Zimmerman may be the best player to ever suit up for the Wolverines. Zimmerman ready to mak real histoy Want to see some real history this weekend? You know, the...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - 5 Aside dish album Palin can't win the cable television vote Minaj shines in guest spots, but doesn't work her magic on 'Pink Friday' By SHARON JACOBS AssistantArtsEditor While every successful Thanks- giving requires a turkey, it's the side dishes that complete our bel- ly-busting holi- *J1 day - mouthfuls of smooth and Nidd Minaj bready stuffing, or Pink Friday a dollo...…

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…6A - Friday, September 24, 2010 FLAGSHIP From Page 1A new online courses for students who have reached an advanced language level will be offered in the winter semester. As part of the program's initial three-year grant, from 2008-2011, the University's program operates in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin and Michigan State University. However, Rammuny wrote in an e-mail interview that the pro- gram will apply to become an in...…

…a 6 - Wednesday, November 24, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com BEATLES From Page 5 sight into words, and John captured nos- talgia in a song. There's a reason that no band has had more number one albums in the United Kingdom or sold more albums in the United States than the Beatles. They are always applicable. Nobody claimed that their earliest music was technically masterful (in fact, the drums of "She Loves You" are close to n...…

…Monday, May 24, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com MAYOR From Page 1 this before some other people ... You know what? This is what my educa- tion is teaching me - I have the cre- dentials, I can do this, why not?"' With no official campaign plat- form yet, Bostic said he is waiting to hear more from the citizens of Ann Arbor about what issues are impor- tant to them. "We need to hear what everybody has to say first before we can do a...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 7A NCAA probe far from over for the University, experts say From Page 1A enough evidence for the Infractions Committee to make the finding that there was a violation," Potuto said. ' Potuto - who said she couldn't comment on the NCAA allegations specifically brought against the Michigan football team, but rather only on the general allegation and penalty process - said th...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 7A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 7A COMMITTEE From Page 1A sity Affairs Select committee will solve problems in a multifaceted way, by recognizing the various identities of every student at the University and working with dif- ferent groups. "The committee demands col- laboration from all other issues across the campus," he said. "It inclu...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, September 24, 2010 - 7A Playing outdoors with 'Susurrus' Look at your cards, now back to me, now back to your cards, now back to me. Sadly, I've stolen your chips. Injustice oNBC Whi gests a ring a NBC h churne "outlaw ticeGar Smits, Wing") devoted nonsen, NBC courtro puts a & Ord mer jud ing law interna is force that he from t land: Su P d Whi ing, it Garza ping do ed to h really on the cial ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - 7 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - 7 : ~ DUELING COLUMNS In the week leading up to the Michigan-Ohio State football game each year, football writers from the Daily and the student news- paper at Ohio State exchange columns. As both teams prepare for The Game on Saturday, here's this year's installment: The Michigan Daily's Joe Staple...…

…Monday, May 24, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com FESTIVAL PREVIEW Detroit's own electronic Movement. Techno comes home this weekend for annual festival By JOSHUA BAYER Daily Arts Writer When average Americans close their eyes and try to summon up a quintessential image of techno Movement2010 culture, chanc- Saturday through es are they're Monday at12 p.m. going to envi- Hart Plaza, Detroit sion a sweaty, $60 for a three-day pass wh...…

…8A - Wednesday, February 24, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Terrible shooting plagues 'M' in tough loss at home Wolverines shot under 25 percent from the field against Fighting Illini By CHRIS MESZAROS Daily SportsEditor It's not often that junior guard Manny Harris misses a layup. And for the Michigan men's basketball team, when he misses four of them - some of them on fast breaks - it's not a good sign. In yester- day's 51-44...…

… 8A - Wednesday, March 24, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com FOOTBALL '1' looks to improve, tries 3-3-5 formation ICE HOCKEY 'M' learns from last season's first-round loss to Air Force 0 By NICOLE AUERBACH Daily SportsEditor Michigan coach Rich Rodri- guez's name is often associated with college football's evolving spread offense. It's no secret his offensive strategy was one of the main reasons he was brought to Ann Arbor. And ...…

…8A - Friday, September 24, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com o I 8A - Friday, September 24, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom * "ExpelliarmOs t HOsrohibitive hit Scorsese's 'Empire' is stunning, but lacks a riveting story By JAMIE BLOCK Managing Arts Editor "Boardwalk Empire" is among the best new shows of the season - if not the standalone favorite - but that does not make it phenom- enal. The Martin Scorcese-direct- Bo...…

…8 - Wednesday, November 24, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com THE GAME PHOTOS TONY DING/Daily FILE PHOTO/Daily MAX COLLINS/Daily Ohio State coach Jim Tressel has just one loss in the Michi- The Michigan football team lines up across from the Ohio State offensive line in the Wolverines' 2006 matchup with the Buck- Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez has yet to beat the Buckeyes in gan-Ohio State rivalry. eyes. The matchup pinned the No. ...…

…Monday, May 24, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 9 A gross 'MacGruber' By BEN VERDI There Gaily Arts Writer descrihi Has anyone ever handed you one of their shoes and said, "You have to smell this!" even though you've just seen the same shoe ominously repulse Gruber other smellers? At Quality16 "MacGruber" and Rave is that putrid shoe Universal transferred onto the screen. In all honesty, this film should make you puke, but - if...…

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…0 0 "(The competition) was to prove to (the University) that you don't have to be a business student, and you don't have to be an engineer," she said. "All you have to do is have an idea." Leland continued on to become MPowered's external project man- ager, and was later elected president at the end of her sophomore year. As president, she spends about 20 hours a week with MPowered which includes holding meetings with members and representat...…

… Blue defense looks to bounce back against Bowling Green )10- LIVE COVERAGE DURING THE GAME 0 0 0 FOLLOW @MICHDAILYSPORTS ON TWITTER FOR LIVE UPDATES FROM THE DAILY FOOTBALL BEAT By JOE STAPLETON Daily Sports Editor Last weekend, the Michigan football team experienced the best kind of wake- up call: the kind where you don't lose. The Wolverines turned in a disap- Bowling Green pointing but victo- rious performance at MiChigan against Ma...…

…Monday, May 24, 2010 10 j The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com FILM REVIEW No happy ending for 'Shrek' series*- Fairytale story can't hold 'Forever After' By ANKUR SOHONI Daily Arts Writer Most children's franchises throw out quality in exchange for fleeting amusement, but you'd think Dream- Works would ***** take qual- Shrek Forever After ity further into con- At Quality16 and Rave sideration DreamWorks Animation for such a high-grossing s...…

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…U U U V V V V V V -W -07 _W _W T _W -IV -W 0 Th Satmet / eneda, arh 4 200 statement Magazine Editor: Trevor Calero Editor in Chief: Jacob Smilovitz Managing Editor: Matt Aaronson Deputy Editor Allie White Designers: Sara Boboltz Corey DeFever Photo Editor- Jed Moch Copy Editors: Erin Flannery Danqing Tang Cover Illustration: Allie Ghaman Sarah Squire The Statement is The Michigan Daily's news magazine, distributed every Wednesday d...…

… I 0 0 0 Whew. That was close. The Wolverine faithful are hoping for a much better showing on Saturday against Bowling Green. The defense will have to improve, but look for the man they call Flash Dilithium to run roughshod over the Falcon defense. DAILY FOOTBALL BEAT Nicole Auerbach, Ryan Kartje, Tim Rohan and Joe Stapleton TABLE OF CONTENTS BREAKDOWN: The football beat breaks down every aspect of Saturday's matchup with Bowl- ing Green -...…

…Monday, May 17, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 11 Wolverines grab bid to NCAA Super Regional 'M' scheduled to host Tennessee next week After defeating Notre * Dame twice, Blue wins the Ann Arbor Regional decisively By LUKE PASCH Daily Sports Writer In the 2010 renewal of the NCAA Ann Arbor Regional, the Wolverines saw ddjS vu. For the second year in a row, they were required to beat Notre Dame twice in order to advance in the ...…

…0 0 8B The Statement Wednesday, February 24 2010 PERSONALSTATEMENT A CONVOY IN CONFLICT, BYAHMAD HASAN F ollowing Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip last winter, George Galloway, a member of the British Parliament known for his support of the Palestinian cause in the Arab-Isra- li conflict, embarked on a nationwide tour in the U.S. calling for Americans to take action and help the people in Gaza exercise their right to live freely. He ...…