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…FridayFOCUS4 No one talks about institutional racism at the U-M. Why? Most people are afraid of being labelled racist themselves. Take a closer look at this complex and sensitive issue. You think Bill Clinton is slick? Wait until you see "Bob Roberts." This 1990 senatorial candidate has a soft spot in his heart for Bob Dylan-style music and Pat Buchanan-style politics. SPORTS1 The Michigan-Houston football game starts at 3:3C p.m. tomorrow, ...…

…Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Friday, September 25, 1992 ELECTION Continued from page 1 more seats for a majority. The press secretary for Republican 13th district candidate Sen. Bob Geake (R-Canton) said Engler's visibility will help Geake's campaign. "Engler is enthusiastic about our campaign and wants to see us elected," said press secretary Michael Wardell. Wardell continued, "This is an anti-incumbent year. Our opponent has been there 28 y...…

…The Michigan Daily-- Friday, September 25, 1992 -Page 3 I Physics graduate student commits suicide in apartment by Henry Goldblatt Daily News Editor A 42-year-old graduate student was found dead Tuesday in his apartment, after shooting himself in the head with a .38 caliber Wesson, ;the Department of Public Safety reported. Kenneth Kovacs was pursuing his master's degree in physics and worked as a night lobby attendant at :University Tower...…

…Page 4-The Michigan Daily - Friday, September 25, 1992 S eM ttigan 46ry Editor in Chief MATTHEW D. RENNIE 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 764-0552 OpinionEditors YAEL CITRO GEOFFREY EARLE AMITAVA MAZUMDAR Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan Unsigned editorials represent a majority of the Daily's Editorial Board. All other cartoons, signed articles, and letters do not necessarily represent the opinion ...…

…The Michigan Daily -- Friday, September 25, 1992 - Page 5 --, 'A lot o fpeople would like to ignore institutional racism and say that it doesn 't exist rather than acknowledge it and defeat it.' by Mona Qureshi Daily Minority Issues Reporter Acertain hush falls over the conversations of many U-M students and administrators when somebody brings up a subject as delicate as institutional racism. "I really don't want to talk about it," said one...…

…Page 6 -The Michigan Daily- Friday, September 25, 1992 N LOST CAT: Ribbons was lost from her home in the Geddes-Arboretum area Sunday Sept. 13. She is a small, 3 yr. old, short- haired, beige Tabby cat with prominent black markings and hazel eyes. Her 8 yr. old owner misses her. Please call if you have found her. 995-1447. n-.--A-E 1 STUDENT SEASON FOOTBAL TKT. 4 SALE. Best offer! Mike: 995-3341 ATTRACTIVE COMPUTER DESK, 3 rol- ling she...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, September 25, 1992- Page 7 U-M botanical gardens brings the Everglades to Ann Arbor by Pete Matthews When the would-be world trav- eler is hunkered down in the fall and winter semesters, with credit cards on the verge of melting and frost bite setting in, the U-M's Matthaei Botanical Gardens is a unique place for either vegging-out or taking a couple more bites from the Tree of Knowledge - for free. The Botanica...…

…ARTS The Michigan Daily Friday, September 25, 1992 Page 8 Wait until Act Two A vote for 'Bob' * Robbins' good year continues by Liz Shaw I suppose it could mean many different things when your butt falls asleep while you're watching a play. Perhaps the play was too long, or the intermission too short. It could be that the performance was so engrossing that you forgot to shift your weight in your chair. Or it could be that you dozed off and ...…

… Grandkids dance on by Carina A. Bacon Unable to pronounce his great- grandfather's name, the military changed it to "Otto." But the name that this extended family, led by grandfather Don Otto, uses when they do their Native American dancing, is that still unpronounce- able "Kenewegoshik." The Kenewegoshik Dancers, all Native Americans of Chippewa and Ottawa descent, are comprised of three generations of Ottos. Their program consists of many t...…

…Page 10-The Michigan Daily - Friday, September 25, 1992 Music prof by Kirk Wetters Performers who visit the Univer- sity usually excite the most interest, but we shouldn't overlook the tal- ented individuals who reside in Ann Arbor. One such artist is Willis C. Patterson, a University graduate and voice professor of 25 years. Patterson has a low bass voice with an exceptionally rich tone, well-suited to a wide variety of mu- sic. He began his...…

… Volleyball vs. Indiana Tonight, 7:30 p.m. Cliff Keen Arena SPORTS Women's Soccer vs. Valparaiso Sunday, 10 a.m. Elbel Field The Michigan Daily Friday, September 25, 1992 Page 11 Cougar attack 'M' prepares to stop run-and-shoot by Josh Dubow Daily Football Writer Michigan coaches and players continually talk about the impor- tance of the Big Ten season and re- turning to the Rose Bowl. They ap- proach the non-conference games as a tu...…

…Page 12,-The Michigan Daily- Friday, September 25, 1992 Women harriers continue upward trend by Rich Mitvalsky Daily Sports Writer Following a successful perfor- mance last weekend in Bloomington, the Michigan women's cross country team heads to East Lansing this weekend hoping for similar success against Michigan State. The Wolverines finished runner- up a week ago behind three-time de-. fending national champion Villanova at the Indiana Cr...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, September 25, 1992- Page 13 NETTERS Continued from page 11 plenty of punch. The two have com- bined for over 200 kills this year, *and both are hitting above .200. Tomorrow, the Wolverines face a more formidable foe in Purdue, and the match should be a better barome- ter of how good they are. A much improved team from last year's squad that went 13-16, coach Carol Dewey's Boilermakers come in with a 7-3 record - t...…

…Page 14-The Michigan Daily - Friday, September 25, 1992 Could Houston surprise? KITOFFER GILLE ii wuaily Tyrone Wheatley will return to action tomorrow after missing last week's game, restoring the Wolverine's three-back rotation. by Albert Lin Daily Football Writer QUARTERBACKS: Elvis Grbac isstill questionable for this week's game. Coach Gary Moeller said that Grbac could play, but he is unsure whether he wants to risk his No. 1 QB in a no...…