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…Class has begun: The Arts Guide 101 The B-Side Iic idpan hi Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, September 4, 2008 SEMESTER IN DETROIT After hiring first leader, program lays plans Detroit-based urban studies and internship program seeking students for inaugural semester By BETH WITTENSTEIN Daily Staff Reporter The Semester in Detroit project moved one step closer to sending students to the Motor City in Janu- ary. The University recently appoint...…

…2A- Thursday, September 4, 2008 0 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom A familiar face LSA senior Alex Larson encour- ages incoming studencs co Start the wave before taking their placement tests, chant "Go glue!" at every opportunity and walk like zombies through the Diag. For Larson, a returning student orientation leader with the Office of New Student Programs, incoming students are oftentimes too serious about starting college when th...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio Obama: GOP avoids economic talk at its convention Democratic presidential nomi- nee Barack Obama, pouncing on a top Republican aide's claim that the campaign is not about issues, said Wednesday that John McCain is trying to run away from his par- ty's bad economic ...…

…4A - Thursday, September 4, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com I I Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu Heck, I was in college before I found out it wasn't supposed to hurt to take a shower:' -Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, explaining in his speech at the Republican National Convention yesterday the pains he experienced growing up in ...…

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…1 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Te Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 7A DETROIT From Page 1A by Residential College Prof. Ste- phen Ward in collaboration with Detroit's Mosaic Youth Theater. Regester said he expects to add more elective choices for students in the program. Regester also said he'd like to see the Semester in Detroit pro- gram involve. an extracurricular mentorship program in which University alums would work with REPUBLI...…

…8A - Thursday, September 4, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com I I MegaBus driver arrested on DUI charges in Southwest Michigan AMER SANDS AMER'S Company offers rides from Chicago to Ann Arbor for as little as $1 By JENNA SKOLLER Daily StaffReporter A 51-year-old MegaBus driver en route to Ann Arbor was arrest- ed Monday in southwest Michigan after failing a series of sobriety tests. Michigan State Police pulled over driver Kenn...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 9A Freshman LB to transfer before seeing the field Defense tweaks lineup and works on its 3-3-5 set By DAN FELDMAN Daily Sports Editor Apparently, one game was enough. A couple days ago, freshman linebacker Taylor Hill decided to transfer. He didn't play in the Michigan football team's opener against Utah. The Youngstown, Ohio native indicated to Michigan coach NOTEBOOK Ric...…

…10A - Thursday, September 4, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com iDA - Thursday, September 4, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Edwards, nearing return frominjury, says foot will be fine 6 I Former Michigan star wideout missed three weeks of preseason BEREA, Ohio (AP) - For nearly five minutes, . Braylon Edwards was his swaggeringself. Bursting, as always, with confidence, Cleveland's wide receiver met with reporters yest...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com K, S 'I -ports Thursday, September 4, 2008 -11A Paz treks from Brazil to Iowa to Blue By MARK BURNS Daily Sports Writer Juliana Paz wasn't supposed to play for Michigan. She wasn't even supposed to play volleyball for Iowa Western Com- munity College. But that all changed, with the help of a complete stranger. One of the girls on Paz's club team in her native Brazil wanted to attend IWCC. She then se...…

…12A -- Thursday, September 04, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com I I I r Dream. Reaities If youIwant to make animatbyn th citeco tr oree"h nutyweeyul ok etu.W'ltl youwh - n cmpay her opotuntynevr leps 'ou aspirations will be exceeded. oncampus.citi.cor COME TO OUR INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS GROUP PRESENTATION WHEN: 7.OOPM - 8.30PM, SEPTEMBER 10TH 2008 WHERE: MICHIGAN LEAGUE SPEAKER: STEVE WAGMAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR, CMO (CAPITAL MARKETS...…

…The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com I Thursday, September 4, 2008 The Daily Arts guide to the best upcoming events - it's everywhere you should be this weekend and why. Daily Arts gives a rundown on what every college kid should know' W elcome back or welcome to Daily Arts; we went through that phase, Michigan. One of these prob- too. But for all the awful films and shows ably applies to you. There out there right now, there are still a l...…

…[he C 2B - Thursday, September 4, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com CA LENDA R The Daily Arts guide to upcoming events Today 9.4.08 Gerald Cleaver's Violet Hour: Jazz Music 8 p.m. At the Kerrytown Concert House $10 Craig Gass, Comedian 8p.m. At the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase $17 in advance or $20 at the door Tomorrow 9.5.08 Dance2XS Hip Hop Workship 8:30 p.m. At the Michigan Union Ballroom Free Friday Night Swing Dance 8:45 p.m. At...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 3B The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 3B LIVING From Page 1B the BlackBerry you've been lusting over for months. Electronic waste has become more problematic than ever now that technology is considered quickly out- dated and disposable, filling our landfills and leaking toxic chemicals into the groundwater. eCycling - or the recycling of el...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 4;2008 - 4B I I A perfect match - go figure. Enlightenment without religion I I R thankfu regularl require coursef to that.) First it would impossi fully cot hend jut hot the subject: the A Tr Called Q classic" Infamo having s Book of Whil you're i means y no-shou push-it- couch s the song "She's h rach ant to pull o End The but I'llIp it compa fully - s the Wal In sh Shadrac of ...…

…5B - Thursday,.September 4, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 5B - Thursday, September 4, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom GUIDE ! From Page 1B ALBUMS The Unicorns: Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone? Bubblegum pop is a vastly over- used descriptor in music. But you could probably call The Unicorns's Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone? bubblegum pop. On acid. If the blips and the blops, the seeming- ly peppy and ch...…

…theb-slide 6B - Thursday, September 04, 2008 The Michigan Daily - Tichigandaily.com &J(V ~jLi L02 Y4 We can help. Don't miss these great programs for students: 4 Free business cards- Visit our Web site and order free business cards. They're ideal for making connections for internships, jobs andiin other professional situations.f Free blue books- Stop by the Alumni Center and get free blue books throughout the year. Just show your studen...…

…wr ,_. .... : .. _.. _ _.. 1 F j. t You got in. Your parents have gone home. You're supposed to go to a few classes. But there's a lot more to the University and Ann Arbor than class. Check out the New Student Edition inside. Sections C-E mIE4Lid ji Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, September 4,f2007 michigandaily.com STATE APPROPRIATIONS Budget battle leaves'U' waiting With deadline drawing near, legislators can't agree on plan to close $1.6 ...…

…2A - Tuesday, September 4, 2007 The Michigan Daily - mid A rite of passage AIR JORDAN 413 E. Huron St. AnnArbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com KARL STAMPFL DAVI Editor in Chief Busines 734-647-3336 734-7 stampfl@michigandaily.com goh@mich Two unsuspecting guys stumbled up Vaughn Street among the rubble of empty beer cups. It was early morn- ing, and they appeared to be caught up in the euphoria of Welcome Week - survivors, perhaps, ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, September 4, 2007 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS AL-ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq Bush: Some troops could come home if security improves President Bush, briefed by U.S. military commanders and Iraqi leaders, said yesterday some Amer- ican forces could be sent home if security across Iraq improves as it has in Anbar province, a former hotbed of Sunni insurgency. But the president, flanked by Defense Secretary Robert Ga...…

…4A - Tuesday, September 4, 2007 0 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. it Y420 Msynsrd St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu KARL STAMPFL IMRAN SYED JEFFREY BLOOMER EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position oftthe Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, September 4, 2007 - 5A SEND LETTERS TO: TOTHEDAILY@UMICH.EDU Carr's coaching gives hope to future opponents TO THE DAILY: on behalf of the remaining opponents on Michigan's foot- ball schedule, please keep Lloyd Carr as the head coach. It's amaz- ing how someone can be blessed with superior talent and still fail to mold it into a winner year after year. John Karas Marion, N.C. Carr is a stain ...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, September 4, 2007 - 7A BUDGET: 'U' funding from state still not set Police say someone attending a party at Theta Chi yelled racial slurs at two black police officers making a traffic: When the officers entered the house, they found three kegs of beer - a violation of the national chapter of Theta alcohol in the fraternity's houses around the country. FRATERNITY From page 1A drinking with the...…

…4 8A - Tuesday, September 4, 2007 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com a 31P 3 m1 I 3 7 i\ 4 . 4 OURTESY OF DISNEY Wholesome is the new raunchy. 'Arular' brought the heat, but 'Kala' is By Lloyd H. Cargo IDaily Arts Writ While it's hard to call an album that barely scraped the charts a cul- tural phenomenon, M.I.A.'s debut Arular was exactly that within a certain scene. Loved or hated pas- sionately by anyone exposed to it (b...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, Sent. 4, 2007 - 9A I led Lutheran campus Ministry Lord; of Light Lutheran Cuc join us for Worship each Sunday at 1:1:00 a.m. Followed by Lunch on the Lawnm! Located at I-ill Street & South Forest Avenue wwwdlol-s2 org 734.668.7622 A eeiluftg FnCtsist Cngregation o.DnaDwal1 tor .wr~ono, tor jou E vorj Fridaj beginning 0Ddobor 5th ,d Tot S~habbat 5:30 pm * 'Shira (song fest) 4,:3o pm ,b -. hab...…

…10A - Tuesday, September 4, 2007 a The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Trading plot for gore Zombie's clever take on a classic still really bloody By PAUL TASSI need to know the real Michael. And Daily Film Editor to do so we embark on a 45-minute intro that involves young Michael "Halloween" is unquestion- (an exceptionally creepy Daeg ably Rob Zombie's best movie. Faerch) beating bullies with logs, This might be significant praise if s...…

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…12A - Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007 0 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 12A - Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007 I The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom i STAY HEALTHWITH AHUGE SELECTION OF YOUR FAVORITE ALL-NATURAL PRODUCTS AND ORGANIC FOODS. r 41 Qy r # . 1 f i NF i lift OLY- V -' ' t%'A" y VV ((( t.. fedn. N a. y , y j' ". ". T /' I 0 S S Si C~ ~~~~"" I - .l cvt Ix tiea ,O ckes rck.UGo 5 a IEEOBE GO1N B 'nFW K TQN L11 01 K ~iC r L F...…

…THE MICHIGAN DAILY Tuesday, September 4, 2007 michigandaily.com APPALACHIAN STATE 34, MICHIGAN 32 BY THE NUMBERS Top 25 teams defeated by opponents from the former Division I-AA in the history of the AP poll. 28 Points allowed by Michigan's defense in the first half. 0 Wins Michigan has this season. 51 Chad Henne's completion percentage '2 Michigan field goals blocked in the last two minutes 69 Yards Appalachian State gained in 71 seconds...…

…2B - Tuesday, September 4, 2007 DAILY SPORTS BREAKS DOWN THE WEEKEND THAT WAS 4 _____________The Michigan Daily 4 SAID AND HEARD "We were very confident. We studied a lot of film, and what we saw was a lot of holes." - Appalachian State quarterback Armanti Edwards, after completing 17 of 23 passes for 227 yards and three touchdowns. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK MADISON GATES The junior goalkeeper shutout No. 2 Notre Dame with a career-high 10 save...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tue, v.Santm r ? _ R -- - - iuc>uqY , C l1C111UCI "+ GVV/ - JD 'M' kicks off season with consecutive wins Wolverines soak up wins in Honolulu, upset No. 10 Hawaii By COLT ROSENSWEIG Daily Sports Writer In the sport known to Americans as football, it was a miserable week- end for Michigan. But in the sport known as football to the rest of the world, it couldn't have gone better. The Michigan men's soc...…

…I 4B - Tuesday, September 4, 2007 The Michigan Daily - michigandail.com I Heisman hopeful states case with heroic effort By JACK HERMAN Daily Sports Editor In his first three years at Michi- gan, Mike Hart has consistently dazzled crowds withunbelievable NOTEBOOK runs and memo- rable games. But leave it to the captain senior running back to add another chap- ter to his lore - even if it will be resigned to footnote status in one of colle...…

…The Michigan Daily Tuesday, September 4, 2007 - 5B GAME STATISTICS Team Stats First Downs Rush/Yds Passing Yards Offensive Plays Total Offense Return Yards Comp/Att/Int Punts/Avg Fumbles/Lost Penalties/Yards Time of Poss PASSING Totals RUSHING Player Hart Minorg Mandtingham Henne Totals MICH 23 40/246 233 62 479 146 19/37/1 3/48.7 /0 7/56 28:48 ASU 19 44/160 227 53 387 132 17/23/2 4/33.0 U/0 7/45 31:12 M I C H I G A N C-A Yds TD 19-37 23...…

…0 6B - Tuesday, September 4, 2007 The Michigan Daily Gates locks down mighty Fighting Irish offense in tie 0 Junior Brandon Fellows finished fourth for Michigan on Friday, running over 20 seconds faster than at the start of last season. Michigan runners miles ahead lf ast year's 1mes By CHRIS MESZAROS Daily Sports Writer Replacing four-year starter Megan Tuura was enough of a challenge for junior goalkeeper Madison Gates. Starting her cam...…

…The Michigan Daily BELL From page 2B either, Michigan likely would have won. Plus, he's a kicker - the per- fect scapegoat for a loss. Is Gingell the main reason Michi- gan lost? No. A truck could have driven through the hole in Michi- gan's offensive line on the final field goal attempt, and yesterday Carr said the first miss was because of blocking miscues, too. Bad luck: This is a popular excuse among the fans stuck in denial. A freak inj...…

…8B - Tuesday, September 4, 2007 The Michigan Daily - michigadailycom Am- University of Michigan MichiganEngineering Colg--Eniern Dean's IHonor ILIst nc Ie nOmar Jamil Minheng Lim Nathan Niese Steven Shaek Noeole Tak Tdd Janer Wn Ctung Lim Karaisa Nttptn Lia Shaman Jann Tng Tiara Jarvis Mary Lin Tuynsh Niwa Miam Shekenbah Rert Trer Matthew Jaznmvki Mchael Linday Jan Nelandern Jill Shlehtweg Bran Taner Alyaa Jenkin Stehen Linday Samanthle Nla Ca...…

…J1e Micigan Oail1 ----MNNW I NEW STUDENT EDITION 2007 " Oinside From day-to-day survival tips to the defining moments of the University's past - this sec- tion is here to give you your first lesson about Michigan. Two writers offer a detailed look at the time necessary to travel to some of the most frequent- ed spots on campus. If you want to be on time to class, read over this page during welcome week. See page 7C Two men who forever mo...…

…2C The Michigan Daily I WELCOME TO OUR UNIVERSITY 0 You've selected this university out of the hundreds because (or despite) of what you have already heard about what it has to offer. Here are a few more things to look forward to: By BRIAN TENGEL Daily StaffReporter Last time I checked Wikipedia, it said there were 2,474 four-year colleges in the America. Doesn't that boggle your mind? And you had to whittle that num- ber down to just one...…

…0 The Michigan Daily 3C MAKE MONEY NOW, THINK GREAT THOUGHTS LATER STUDENTS ARE PUTTING CAREERS BEFORE ENLIGHTENMENT. WHY THAT'S OK. f you talk to almost any academic adviser at the University they'll tell you to pursue a career not because it would make your rich, but because itcmakes you happy. According to the US census though, most students would respond that being rich is exactly whatmakes them happy. The census dat, released last mont...…

…The Michigan Daily Akt, We can he p. THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SERVES ALL STUDENTS AND ALUMNI OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN WITH VALUABLE SERVICES. OUR PROGRAMS CAN HELP YOU NETWORK WITH ALUMNI, EXPLORE YOUR CAREER PATH, MEET NEW PEOPLE AND JUST HAVE FUN! Here are some programs you can benefit from as a U-M student: Alumni NetWorks Find out if a career field is right for you. We'll get you in touch with volunteer alumni who will be happy to talk...…

…The Michigan Daily Sr _. mil, Why complaining about your GSI's accent is a waste of time (and racist) Some students are blaming their academic troubles on their GSIs' accents. It's an easy way out. It's also the wrong one. By Gabe Nelson I Daily News Editor Like many students at the University, Business sopho- more Eric Brackmann can't understand his graduate student instructor. Brackmann tried to understand his economics GSI's accent, bu...…

…NSE 21 The Michigan Daily I I Greek execs push for racil un1 Frats, sororities seek to bury legacy of segregation By ALEX DZIADOSZ Daily Staff Reporter When Randal Seriguchi, the National Pan-Hellenic Council's vice president, talks about the Greek system's capacity to culti- vate campus diversity, he is more blunt than most executives. "It's kind of inherently known by students that Greeks have a great deal of influence within the student...…

…The Michigan Daily NSE, 20( 7r _ i 'navigating > Getting around campus during the first week of classes can be a hassle. Let's be honest: Navigating alien territory is tough. But throw in unreliable busses, out-of-conrol rollerbladers and inch-thick black ice, and it gets even tougher. Now factor in professors who will make a chorus out of your late arrival. The Daily recognizes your plight and has come up with a guide that'll help you p...…

…8C The Michigan Dailv A My place or Theuads (Central Campus) 0 An introduction to the Universitv's ide alls >> Some people love living in dorms - others abhor it. Either way, serving your requisite two semesters in a residence hall is an essential part of the first-year experience. Here's hoping that you get along with your new roommate. - Kimberly Chou and Bridget O'Donnell 4 4 GREEK LIFE POINT I COUNTERPOINT While you to brotherho...…

…The Michigan Daily Changing our years ago, LSA senior nities th Karen Soell had a life plan. just wor After graduating from her sity," Al small Catholic high school in La the way Crosse, Wisc., she would study courses English and political science at could do the University with the hopes of Alexa one day going to a prestigious law ing with school, moving to New York City cal and and becoming a corporate law- his cour yer. For a while, everyt...…

…10C The Michigan Daily I Why North Campusis so creepy It's ver ( ven though I have been a North Campusite who has trekked to the beloved Art and Architecture Building for many years, that "other" campus has always given me an odd feel- ing. For those accustomed to Cen- tral Campus, walking through the North Campus Quad is like visit- ing a Twilight Zone version of the Diag. These two Michigan cam- puses share common features - a bell tower...…

…The Michigan Daily 11C GERALD FORD I 1913-2006 BO SCHE Mi - 7 anuu u q- 4 F I Legendary coach Bo SchembethIer wit and went to 17 bowl games. He was per 1969 with an upset of a Buckeye team l Fable ByANDREW GROSSMAN and MATT SINGER Daily Staff Reporters Bo Schembechler, the football coach who grew to embody the ideal of the Michigan man, died yesterday. He was 77. Before retiring in 1989, he became the all-time winningest coach in Michigan f...…

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