…1ie £ilt4igan '0aIlj Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, October 29, 2009 michigandaily.com GETTING IN TO MCHIGAN ' to change high school GPA calculus In a break from the usual light-hearted nature of President Mary Sue Coleman's fireside chats, students at the William Monroe Trotter Multicultural Center yesterday pushed Coleman to answer questions about racial issues and campus diversity. C typicay low-key setting, Coleman plresised on diversi...…
…01 2A - Thursday, October 29, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers TUESDAY: Off the Beaten Path WEDNESDAY: Campus Clubs FRIDAY: Photos of the Week ROBOT TECH TALK The case of the murdered cat Fraternicies near campus have a variety of reputa- tions. Cat killers isn't one of them. That wasn't always the case. On Dec. 6, 1980, five members of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity captured their house cat, cu...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS BERLIN German Chancellor Merkel re-elected Angela Merkel was sworn in yes- terday for a second term as German chancellor and her new center-right government took up the task of tack- ling the country's tough economic situation a month after national elections. Merkel, 55, will serve as chancel- lor of a ruling coalition made up of her Christian Democratic Part...…
…4A - Thursday, October 29, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com E-MAIL ADRIAN AT AWCHOY@UMICH.EDU l e ticl igan il ADRIAN CHOY Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ROBERT SOAVE COURTNEY RATKOWIAK EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR GARY GRACA EDITOR IN CHIEF Unsigned editorials reflect the official position oftthe Daily's editorial board...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 5A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 5A Mathews looks to step up as career winds down BUILDING UP A PROGRAM The story behind the MICHIGAN SOCCER new Michigan soccer HOME FIELD HISTORY stadium - and the benefits it will bring MEN'S SOCCER By RUTH LINCOLN Daily Sports Editor After the Capital One Bowl in January 2008, Wolverine fans had Greg...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 7A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 7A Students question Coleman on drops in minority enrollment at chat A honor guard stands at attention as the remains of Air Force Sgt. Robert Stinson are unloaded by ground personnel at Ontario International Airport yesterday. NWIIairman's remS ains found Military divers found leg fragments of Stinson,...…
…8A - Thursday, October 29, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Inside the new home of Michigan soccer From STADIUM, page 5A site. In years past, both teams have fell victim to uncertain practice fields and home games outside of Ann Arbor. The stadium will add another venue to the unofficial second ath- letic campus, which has popped up at the end of State Street. The Var- sity Tennis center, the future wres- tling center and the gym...…
…U The Michigan Daily I michigan ily.com I Thursday, October 29, 2009 weekend essentials Oct. 29 to Nov 1 LECTURE Sometimes Michigan alumni do pretty cool stuff. Sometimes they come back to tell us about it. Class of '85 alum and theatre and film critic Dennis Harvey will be back in Ann Arbor today to share his knowledge and experiences as a reviewer tonight as part of the Hubert I. Cohen Film Criticism and Film Scholarship Lecture Series. His...…
…2B - Thursday, October 29, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com iPHONE APP -I 0 m 0 C r INTERWEB EAVESDROPPING (718): im getting my college education on yahoo answers. Tila Tequila: #TilaArmy will put Hitler's Army to shame...except we will use our power for GOOD! Dammit I can't fucking wait! Announcement next week! POW! Today, while at the store, my fly FML became undone. It doesn't seem that bad unless an old lady comes to "zip i...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 3B Big-screen bailout All shallow's eve Why one Michigan director is fighting to protect film incentives By JACK PORTER Daily Arts Writer Michigan's Film Tax Incentive is a provocative piece of legislation that has incited passion in many film buffs - friends and enemies alike. The incen- tive's 40-percent tax-refundable credit for filmmakers is currently the highest offer...…
…4B - Thursday, October 9, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com ENCAUSTIC From Page 1B Greeks invented this painting technique circa the 5th and 4th centuries B.C.E. It is believed that when Homer mentions the "painted ships" of the Greek fleet in "The Iliad," he is refer- ring to the rudimentary encaustic that ancient Greek ship-builders would apply to waterproof their vessels. Encaustic works eventually moved from purely utilitarian ...…
…j iC4i1 a11 at ll Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, October 29, 2008 michigandaily.com GOOGLE BOOK SEARCH Lawsuit over book project settled Google will proceed with efforts to digitize entire 'U' library collection By JACOB SMILOVITZ Daily Staff Reporter Google's plan to digitize every bound book in some of the nation's largest libraries and make them available online has cleared whatcould have been a major legal hurdle. The tech juggernaut ...…
…2A - Wednesday, October 29, 2008 MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers Serial killings shock campus About forty years ago, between 1967 and 1969, the University of Michiganand theAnnArborcom- munity at large were terrorizedby a series of brutal murders. Seven young women in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area, including three enrolled at the University of Michigan, were sexually assaulted and either strangled, shot, or beaten to death. Their bodies wer...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com N ewsiWednesday, October 29, 2008 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS BELL.S, Tens, Authorities say skinhead plot wasn't fully formed Two white supremacists charged with plotting to behead blacks across the country and assassinate Barack Obama while wegring white top hats and tuxes were likely too disorganized to carry out the plot, authorities said, and their planning was riddled with blunders. Paul Schlesselman, 18, of...…
… 4 4A - Wednesday, October 29, 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 ANDREW GROSSMAN EDITOR IN CHIEF GARY GRACA EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR GABE NELSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely...…
…T The Michigan Daily - michigandailycomWensaOthr2,08-A Wednesday, October 29, 2008 -5A Getting into the Halloween spirit he leaves have fallen, the air is brittle and every other storefront is. dressed in autumnal rega- lia. Meanwhile,, costumes have started to come out of the attic and "Monster BRANDON Mash" can CONRADIS be heard on every oldies station from here to Hawaii. It means only one thing... Even though I'm a college student, I ca...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 7A IN THE GROOVE In Halloween garb, MSA passes stem cell resolution Groove, a percussion group, performs during the Live! Michigan event that took place in the Mendelssohn Theater yesterday. The event hosted other events and videos such as a performance by the Friars and a documentary about Insomnia Cookies. All of the money from tickets went to University of Michigan Dan...…
…i 8A - Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Cissoko's quick emergence no surprise to teammates SAID ALSALAH/Daily Sophomore defenseman Scooter Vaughan's impact goes beyond the stat sheet. After injuries to 'D' Vaughan sees bigger role Sophomore blueliner expected to emerge as leader By GJON JUNCAJ Daily Sports Writer So far in this young Michigan hockey season, Scooter Vaughn's statistics don't jump off the page. The sophomore defenseman has tallie...…
…S -I orts The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.cam Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 9A BASEBALL Rain delays Worlderies PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Soon- er or later, someone will win this World Series. Just not Tuesday night. Too wet. Besides, the baseball commissioner went home to Milwaukee. Maybe the Phillies and Rays can play ball tonight. But snow showers are in the forecast. So just sit tight, folks, we'll get back to you when we can. Right now, b...…
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…V W V V V V V V V V V V w mw _ _f , I i w w v v I w 0..' 063 Wednesday, October 29, 2008 -The Michigan Daily 7B Magazine Editor: Jessica Vosgerchian Editor in Chief: Andrew Grossman Managing Editor: Gabe Nelson Photo Editor: Chanel Von Habsburg- Lothringen Center spread design: Hillary Ruffe Cover illustration: Laura Garavoglia The Statement is The Michigan Daily's news magazine, distributed every Wednesday during the academic year. ...…
…U U U U I. -. - . 0 ..- SO. V V V W U V w w w qvw _ I Wenesdy, ctobr 29 208 Th.Miciga Daiy : CAMPAIGN TRAIL TO NOWHERE * The trials and tribulations ol this cieetion's long-shot candidates* MCCAIN THE MOUTH VS. BLUNDERIN'JOE BIDEN A collection of the election season's worst (best) gaffes from D.C's favorite straight talkers By JACOB SMILOVITZ Daily StaffWriter The campaign website of Edward J. Gubics for Congress, is like most websit...…
…V U V. V V U V V V V V V v . VW _- 0 0 " The Michigan Daily - Wednesday October 29, 2008 I W desaOcoe 9,2 0 . h icia 3D iy 5 THE STATE THAT 5. "a'e. .y. t" ' ,, . z., :; .. k : r' ,, I , t r After the last presidential election, Michigan seemed like it might go red. But then a few big things got in McCain's way. By Julie Rowe Daily Staff Writer a z i a y y{ Y }L i 2 3 i y.- ~, . -:,. ,; 7 $, , b; -' At a rally in Detroit in Mar...…
…:lue keeps :BrownJug SportsMonday be lMidiigan eailj NE-_ Mond ayE Octbe 29,20A0 Monday, October 29, 2007 DIRTY HOLD MSin election catch-22 Assembly required to give seat to Public Policy undergrad, but Compiled Code prohibits it By DAVE MEKELBURG Daily News Editor The Michigan Student Assembly may not be able to conduct next month's MSA elections in a way that complies with both its constitution and governing code. A proposal breaking down ...…
… 2A - Monday, October 29, 2007 MONDAY: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: In Other Ivory Towers Arbor Anecdotes Explained B Professor not guilty of stalking THURSDAY: efore You Were Here FRIDAY: The Extremist A KNIGHT'S TALE A professor at the University of New Hampshire was found not guilty of stalking and disorderly conduct last week. The professor had allegedly threatened to kill a University official who he believed caused him to receive a parking t...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, October 29, 2007 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS Kur BAGHDAD U.S. to leave Karbala thri province in Iraq U.S.forceswillturnover security Rebel gr to Iraqi authorities in the southern Shiite province of Karbala today, caught b( the American commander for the area said, despite fighting between Iraqi, Turki rival militia factions. Karbala will become only the By SABRINA T eighth of Iraq's 18 provinces to The New...…
… 0 4A - Monday, October 29, 2007 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com c Mid t n Baly V Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu NOTABLE QUOTIA He's sick - he's got an addiction. He needs treatment." - Former President Gerald Ford on former President Bill Clinton in a recently revealed interview with New York Daily News Washington Bureau Chief Thomas ...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, October 29, 2007 - 5A Argentina poised to elect first female leader President's wife Kirchner's victory marred by voting irregularities By ALEXEI BARRIONUEVO The New York Times BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, the wife of Argentina's president, Nestor Kirchner, appeared poised late yesterday to become the first woman to be elected president of the country and part of a ...…
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…i The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com BLOGGER From page 1A was Tassi's online namesake. Tassi, the film editor of The Michigan Daily, chose to stop writing for the blog and reveal his identity to his readers after Karl Stampfl, the editor in chief of the Daily, discovered that Tassi was theblogger andtoldhimto choose between the two publications. In his post last night, Tassi said he plans to keep writing for the Daily. "Their position is ...…
… a 8A - Monday, October 29, 2007 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4 Poor taste? Tis the season. )URTESY OF LIONS GATE She's freaking out because the movie is scary, not because it's bad. Her screams are a metahor for fear. J Saw IV" is a good movie. OK, stop laughing. I know there are some people who will never like this series. They might call it a gross bastardization of the horror genre, an annual mindless gore- fest that never...…
…Want to know how to steal the show with a sports-themed costume? See Page 2 The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com I October 29, 2007 I C-GAN.4.MNNESO A Big Ten streak over for Blue By JASON KOHLER Daily Sports Writer The precedent: The No. 6 Mich- igan women's cross country team wins the Big Ten Championships. The problem: The Wolverines finished third at this year's Big Ten Championship in Columbus and failed to defend their five straight ...…
… The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com a DAILY SPORTS BREAKS DOWN THE WEEKEND THAT WAS 4 2B - October 29, 2007 'M' SCHEDULE THURSDAY -11.01 M BASKETBALL VS.FERRIS STATE,7 P.M. FRIDAY -11.02 M Swimming/Diving@ lndiana,12 p.m. W Swimming/Diving Indiana, 12 p.m. W SOCCER VS. MICHIGAN STATE,7 P.M. VOLLEYBALL VS. MINNESOTA,7 P.M. Ice Hockey V@Nebraska-Omaha, 8:05, p.m. Field Hockey @ Semifinals TBA W Tennis @ThunderbirdInvit, TBA SATURAY -11....…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com October 29, 2007 - 3B Beilein among three new faces Wide-open race for Big Ten title By IAN ROBINSON Daily Sports Writer CHICAGO - The three new men's basketball coaches in the Big Ten have each led teams to at least the Sweet 16. But, in their new positions, they have something else in common: They are all trying to install a new coaching system with limited practice time. Michigan coach John Beilein...…
… 4B - October 29, 2007 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com GAME STATISTICS Team ta tsl Firs Don Offensive Ply Comp/At/Int Tio Poss3/2d MINN MICH 16 22 36/132 49/307 99 254 66 70 231 561 66 124 4/30/0 12/21/0 I 9/40.2 4/ Yds TD Int I 2s4 1 0 Yd v g TD 13 102 8s 2 18 6.0 11 0 6 2,0 4 0 2 2.0 2 0 307 63 85 3 61 153 22 0 10 s.0 6 0 21 21.0 21 0 2s4 2.2 48 1 No. Yds Avg Lg 4 162 40.5 46 4 162 40.5 46 Yds Avg Lg TD 67 23 27 o0 67 22.3 27 ...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com October 29. 2007 - 5B MAIZE GAUGE The Michigan Daily football writers break down the weekend's stats that don't show up in the box- score. The defense-o-meter measures the intensity of the defense, the Carr-o-meter judges Lloyd Carr's demeanor following the game and the hypemeter measures the fans' game performance. DEFENSE-0-METER 4 It was an impressive performance by the defense, allow- ing just th...…
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…Friday, October 29, 2004 Opinion 4 Vote no on Prop. 2, yes on A, B, C 00OUS, PAGE 1.2 Weather Arts 8 The TV staff previews the upcoming November sweeps NJ: 7 Low: 58 TOMORROW: Football Saturday QBs get first taste of bitter rivalry One-hundred fourteen years of editorialfreedom www.michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 21 ©2004 The Michigan Daily New staffers fill gaps at MESA office Renowned linguist Noam Chomsky add...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 29, 2004 NATION/WORLD Execuion-slekillings continue__ BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -Insurgents Melissa Fleming, a spokeswoman slaughtered 11 Iraqi soldiers, beheading for the International Atomic Energy one, then shooting the others execution- Agency, told The Associated Press that style, and declared on an Islamic mili- U.S. officials were cautioned directly tant website yesterday that Iraqi fighters about w...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 29, 2004 - 3 ON CAMPUS Students can sign up for annual Blood Battle today Students can sign up on the Diag today to donate blood for the annual Blood Battle competition between the Michigan and Ohio State, in which the schools compete to donate the most pints of blood before their foot- ball teams face off later this month. The sign-up will take place between noon and 6 p.m. There will be a raffle a...…
…4A - The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 29, 2004 OPINION 11 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 JORDAN SCHRADER Editor in Chief JASON Z. PESICK Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other pieces do not necessarily reflect the opinion o...…
…The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 29, 2004 - 5 PAID ADVERTISEMENT J u FIVE REASONS TO VOTE YES FOR TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE ON NOVEMBER 2 H omosexual lobbyists and their allies say there is no need to amend the state constitution since there are plenty of laws to protect marriage in Michigan. They claim there is no threat to marriage! This is false! The truth is that marriage is under attack in Michigan and across America. You need to v...…
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…NEWS The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 29, 2004 - 7 MSA Continuedfrom page 1 online. Once elected, MSA representa- tives hold their positions for one year. MSA's most recent activity includes work with Student Legal Services to sponsor a town hall meeting to edu- cate students on alcohol laws in Ann Arbor and common house lease- signing practices. The assembly also encouraged City Council to postpone discussion on a proposed ban on uphols...…
…Thursday ARTS arts. michigandaily.com artspage@michigandaily.com 8 puSWEPT 2 T ' .r, R:8 v o,,. AWAY courtesy of u World-renowned dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov. Baryshniov performs in Power Center play By Lynn Hasselbarth Daily Arts Writer UMS hosts the opening of Rezo Gabri- adze's visually compelling drama, "The Forbidden Christmas or The The Doctor and the Forbidden Patient" this week- Christmas end. During its five- Today and tomor- d...…
…ARTS The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 29, 2004 - 9 'Rain' gets expanded, reissued By Alexandra Jones Daily Weekend Editor The members of Pavement are the most unassuming bunch of guys you'll ever see. They wear hood- ies, jeans, old sneakers and pleated khakis. They don't looks like pro- genitors of indie-rock, like musi- By making some small changes to the gameplay and overhauling the career mode, EA Sports has turned a good "FIFA 2...…
…Friday October 29, 2004 sports.michigandaily. com sports@michigandaily.com Re T SBang 10 10 Icers ready to take on Ferris By Ryan Sosin Daily Sports Writer For a Michigan hockey team that has shown flashes of brilliance all season - but struggled to keep moments of futility from dotting its play - worry- ing about consistency and self-improve- ment has become top priority. Before the team can start to worry about its weekly opponents, the ...…
