…21 Tuesday, May 4, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com State police evict homeless community Deemed trespassers, tent city residents forced to relocate By SUZANNE JACOBS Daily StaffReporter Last Tuesday, while University stu- dents were busy studying for finals and city officials were preparing for Presi- dent Barack Obama's visit to campus, a small communityofhomeless individu- als living just south of campus faced an ultimatum - r...…
…Tuesday, May 4, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 3 Smoking ban takes effect, SACUA members discuss fall agenda, rules for meetings many approve New committee chair calls for candid talks * Statewide ban makes Michigan restaurants and bars smoke-free By RACHEL BRUSSTAR Daily StaffReporter Though the University's campus- wide smoking ban will not go into effect until July of next year, a new statewide ban on smoking has Ann Arbor...…
…Tuesday, May 4, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com he Midiigan OaUhj ROBERT SOAVE I Critiquing Obama's speech 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 EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed ar...…
…Tuesday, May 4, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 15 Naval pioneers BELLA SHAH E-MAIL BELLAAT BELLZ@UMICH.EDU T he pro-military feminist in me loves Thursdays. On Thursdays, the female midshipmen of the University's Navy ROTC unit are dressed in their uniforms, hair neatly braid- ed or arranged in a bun. And even though the hats they're required VA ER to wear are kind of ugly, I'm always proud of them in a patri- otic, girl-powe...…
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…Tuesday, May 4, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com OBAMA From page 1 and implored graduates to par- ticipate in their government in the way they see most fit. After severe thunderstorms drenched Ann Arbor Saturday morning and threatened to under- mine some of the excitement over the event, the rain slowed to a drizzle about an hour out from the ceremony's start and came to a complete halt shortly before it was set to begin. The gray ...…
…Tuesday, May 4, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Students reflect on speeches by ama and Granholm 0 SPEECH From page1 In his address to the Class of 2010 Saturday, Obama challenged gradu- ates to move beyond the partisanship that has crippled Washington and encouraged them to be active par- ticipants in furthering democracy in America. Though many graduates said Obama's message to them and the rest of country will help make their ...…
…Tuesday, May 4, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 9 'Heaven' isn't now Frill-filled fun 0 The Hold Steady's latest album is timely but not timeless By DAVID WATNICK Daily Arts Writer "I really believe that music is tied to memory more than any of us want to admit, and that good times and good memories very much influence our enjoyment of songs and albums *** ... no matter what your favorite artist The Hold does, it will never Sed...…
…10 Tuesday, May 4, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com HEAVEN From Page 9 return to the painfully raw, authen- tic delivery of that seminal record. Instead, this new disc is an exercise in alt-rock slickness, with skin-tight harmonies dressed to the nines in reverb and the drums and power- chord riffing trotted like debutantes to the extreme front of the mix. In fairness, there are a few genu- ine Hold Steady classics that manage to ...…
…Tuesday, May 4, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 11l Larkin honored during Blue's series win over rival Ohio State Michigan tested by UK, wins weekend series Wolverines take two of three from Buckeyes to claim a tie for first place in the Big Ten By: CAITLIN SMITH Daily Sports Writer With two Buckeyes on base, another at-bat and only one out, junior right- hander Tyler Burgoon knew he needed to make the upcoming pitch the final ...…
…Tuesday, May 4, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com AARON AUGSBURGER/Daily Senior Leah Robertson, pictured here, won Eastern Conference Championship MVP honors this past weekend in College Park, Maryland. Michigan wins conference title, secures Tourney bid BIG TENS From Page 11 we step up or we go home. It's a learning experience; it's good for us. We had some pressure on us and it was good to see that they could come through." But t...…
…# G N M ds When do you have an obligation to hang with your high school friends and when is it time to let them go? PAGE 4A 0awe3Yf" be £idl~cigan 4,Bailg Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, February 4, 2010 michigandaily.com N AAt INVE TIGATION In informal meeting, regents talk NCAA probe MARISA MCCAIN[Dily More photos from Lansing Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm delivers her last State of the State address last night in the state Capitol B...…
…2A - Thursday, February 4, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2A - Thursday, February 4, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers TUESDAY: Professor Profiles WEDNESDAY: Before You Were Here FRIDAY: Photos of the Week While there are many groups on campus that focus on shared inter- ests, one student group centers around bringing together those with different backgrounds. A campus organization com...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, February 4, 2010 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS . NEWYORK Service sector gauge shows growth in January The economy's service sector grew in January for the first time since September while the pace of job losses moderated, a private trade group said yesterday. The Institute for Supply Man- agement said its service sector index rose to 50.5 last month from a revised 49.8 in December. Econo- mists polled by T...…
…01 4A - Thursday, February 4, 2010 . 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 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 editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations repre...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, February 4, 2010 - 5A The Michigan ....Daily.- m i ha n ay o mh r d y Feury4200-A Grady gives 'M' quiet support by NICOLE AUERBACH Daily Sports Editor He's entirely behind the scenes. Kelvin Grady, former Michi- gan point guard and current slot receiver for the football team, is impacting the Michigan men's NOTEBOOK basketball team behind closed doors in his return as a scout-team player for...…
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…0 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, February 4, 2010 -- 7A REGENTS From Page 1A action - like voting - would have occurred, Fitzgerald said. If action of that nature had taken place, the regents would have had to hold a special meeting - for which more information would have been publicly available. Fitzgerald wrote in an e-mail to the Daily that because the meet- ing was informal, no minutes were taken of the meeting's activi...…
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…The Michigan Daily I michigandailycom I Thursday, February 4, 2010 CCURRICULUMS weekend essentials Feb. 4to Feb. 7 ON DISPLAY "Chasing Shadows" is South African pho- tojournalist Santu Mofokeng's latest exhibit. This photo- graphic series of eerie landscapes seeks to explore the themes of ownership, loss and spirituality and, accord- ing to the Institute for the Humanities's web- site, meditate on "the profound absurdity of living." "Chasing ...…
…2B - Thursday, February 4, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2B - Thursday, February 4, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom FOOD BENNY'S FAMILY DINING While they may only be medium-sized, the pancakes at Benny's Family Dining still have a homemade taste and a low price that makes them excellent fare for hungover college students and families alike. One also can't ignore that they're served in an environment in which the cli...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, February 4, 2010 - 3B Ending mindless eating David Merritt's inspiration came from the camaraderie of the Michigan men's basketball team. Hardwood to runway Former 'M' basketball captain David Merritt's fashion line promotes community service By KRISTYN ACHO Daily Arts Writer At Sunday's IMU photoshoot, LSA sophomore Courtney Cox took a brief break from tweeting giveaways to describe her un...…
…4B - Thursday, February 4, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4B - Thursday, February 4, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom IMU BRAND From Page 3B ty that surrounds them. So it's important for them to give back and appreciate others," he said. The foundations of the IMU brand are really in its community service endeavors. Fashion is the perfect vehicle to spread this type of message, because fash- ion isn't just about cloth...…
…* MEDICINAL MODELS PLAYFUL COMEDY Though medical marijuana is legal in Basement Arts' production 'The Two Couple Michigan, it's still tough for patients to Play and Other Short Works' is a relatable find - a problem the state must fix. anthology of plays guaranteed to illicit laughs. SEE OPINION, PAGE 4 SEE ARTS, PAGE 8 Cje4 £idigan 0,aIVj Ann Arbor, Michigan * GOVERNING THE GREEKS Greeks mull changes to risk policies Now the function solely ...…
…2 - Friday, December 4, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com . 2 - Friday, December 4, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom ~ .. MONDAY: TUESDAY: In Other Ivory Towers Off the Beaten Path WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: Campus Clubs Before You Were Here 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com GARYGRACA DAN NEWMAN Editor in Chief Business Manager 734-647-3336 734-764-0558 graca@michigandaily.com tmdbusiness@gmai.c...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, December 4, 2009 - 3 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, December 4, 2DD9 - 3 NEWSBRIEFS MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. Man's false 911 call fails to divert police during high speed car chase A Macomb County man is jailed after police say he tried to divert them by calling 911 to report a non- existent crime while being chased in a stolen truck. Sheriff Mark Hackel says 26-year-old Jesse Eden o...…
…4 - Friday, December 4, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com E-MAIL BELLA AT BELLZ@UMICH.EDU Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. i Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu GARY GRACA ROBERT SOAVE COURTNEY RATKOWIAK EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illu...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, December 4, 2009 - 5 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, December 4, 2DD9 - 5 "The Two Couple Play and Other Short Works" requires many students to play multiple roles in one evening. A 'Couple' of laughs This weekend, Basement Arts showcases an anthology of entirely student-created plays By Carolyn Klarecki I Daily TV/New Media Editor The lights come up on a small. stage, illumina...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, December 4, 2009 - 7 PARTY POLICY From Page 1 it difficult for its members to par- ticipate in risk management at IFC- registered parties. For example, the sorority can't co-sponsor events at fraternities if they have alcohol. Though the national organi- zation prohibits the University's chapter of Alpha Phi from co- sponsoring a party - making it as liable as the fraternity it's working with - ...…
…*I 8 - Friday, December 4, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Graham named team MVP By MICHAEL EISENSTEIN and RUTH LINCOLN Daily Sports Editors LIVONIA - The introduction said it all. "This kid is what Michigan foot- ball is all about," Master of Ceremo- nies Derrick Walker proclaimed. Andthe crowdgathered inLaurel Manor for the 89th annual football bust erupted. Senior defensive end Brandon Graham, Michigan's first defensive pla...…
…~Ije £dii4an0aitF Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, November 4, 2009 michigandaily.com * ELECTION DAY 2009 County rejects millage Proposal would have increased taxes to help fund area schools By DYLAN CINTI Daily Staff Reporter Nearly 60 percent of Washtenaw County vot- ers rejected a property tax increase yesterday that would have provided additional funding to the area's public schools. The Regional Enhancement Millage was proposed by the ...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 3 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS DETROIT Auto sales show industry beginning to stabilize GM reported its first monthly gain in U.S.sales inalmosttwoyearswhile Toyota and Ford also improved, a sign the auto industry it starting to crawlbackfrom ayearlongslump. Demand for new cars and cross- overs in October fueled better r...…
…0 4 - Wednesday, November 4, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com E-MAIL ROSE AT ROSEJAFF@UMICH.EDU Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ROSE JAFFE GARY GRACA EDITOR IN CHIEF ROBERT SOAVE EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR COURTNEY RATKOWIAK MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorialboard. All other sig...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 5 Weezer goes for grown-up By KEVIN MEYER choly reflection of what Cuomo For the Daily fears he has become: another 30-something whose good times With Raditude, Weezer has have drifted downstream. taken yet another sidestep from Elsewhere, Raditude seem- its classic ang- ingly drifts away from this ear- sty geek rock *** nestness. Many of the tracks are fare. Across chalk-f...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, November 4, 2049 - 7 CARLOS OSORIO/AP Detroit Mayor Dave Bing addresses supporters after winning the mayoral election in Detroit yesterday. B0. ing wins full aern as Detroit mayor y substantial margin Before Congress, Germany's Merkel pushes strong deal on climate change Address the first by remained seated. After their White House meet- German chancellor to ing, Obamasaid, "The United State...…
…8 - Wednesday, November 4, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Rodriguez talks about lack of depth By MICHAEL EISENSTEIN Daily Sports Editor Everyone wants an answer: What is wrong with the Michigan football team? With four consecutive confer- ence losses - the most recent an embarrassing loss to a terrible Illinois team - the Wolverines are unraveling during the sea- son's most critical stretch. Michigan coach Rich Rodri- guez said M...…
…TDENT SHAKESPEARES A Fom p"tr tprose, campus's "ierr talents Daily Arts is notoriousl wr ite a ut iscarr ia ges, jet lag and Loyd Carr. See what warranted of ' See The Statem , sid. See Arts, Page SA. ~1I Li11c iian. DaiI Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, March 4,2009 michigandaily.com ICE HOCKEY Berenson agrees to one-year extension After 24 years at the helm, hockey coach agrees to deal on a one-year, rolling basis By CHRIS MESZAROS Daily S...…
…2A - Wednesday, March 4, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com A A &IM A )W DOES THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT DETERMINE SEA A team huddle Clhe Ifidhigan DAMl 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com GARY GRACA ELAINA BUGLI Editor in Chief Business Manager 734-647-3336 734-764-0558 graca@michigandaily.com bugli@michigandailycam WAITING IN VAIN When Athletic Director Bill Martin announced that patrons would see a dro...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, March 4, 2009 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS LANSING Granholm focuses on green jobs Gov. Jennifer Granholm is pushing hard this week to plug Michigan's flagging economy into alternative energy. The Democratic governor was in Washington, D.C., yesterday for a climate change symposium led by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Experts at the event focused on adding jobs through U.S. climate change poli...…
…4A - Wednesday, March 4, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com E-MAIL ROSE AT ROSEJAFF@UMICH.EDU 74C e WC4,&Dan+aily ROSE JAFFE 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 reflectthe official position oftthe Daily's editorial board....…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, March 4, 2009 - 5A Trail of Dead rises on 'Century of Self' Animated war: still pretty bad. *Waltzing with perfection Ari Folman triumphs with own memories of what happened during the Regardless of personal politics, any compas- Sabra and Shatila massacre. sionate individual who sees this film will still be an animated documentary Perhaps Folman is only fabricating his haunted by the final f...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily corn enate votes in droves to keep earmarks in new spending bill Wednesday, March 4, 2009 - 7A In state capital, Coleman talks higher education and the economy Sen. John McCain attempted to strip 8,500 earmarks out of legislation WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate voted overwhelmingly to preserve thousands of earmarks in a $410 billion spending bill on yes- terday, brushing aside Sen. John McCain's claim that Pr...…
…a 8A - Wednesday, March 4, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com a Injuries ground Blue's seven-footer Outdoor game would bolster rich Wolverine tradition The sight of 100,000-plus Wolverine fans isn't rarity in the Big House. But imagine if those fans were chanting the now-infamous "C-ya" chant. Michigan State has hosted an outdoor hockey game and one CHRIS will happen MESZAROS next year at Wisconsin, so On Ice Hockey why not Mich...…
…---w- w V a 0 The Vkcl-,i,-al) Dadv - Vv'odnesdak . Nlarc 1 '009 BAGGAGE CLAIM after thirty two hours of sleepwalking, removing my belt and shoes for customs, the magna wand clicking a typewriter's symphony at my crotch, after the cocoon of recycled air and tinfoil-broiled meals, babies' exasperated whines and jet engines' cabin-pressured hiss after the many goodbyes of my hometown like rust-colored leaves blowing in the breeze, and the ...…
… w w w w MggEditoriChie,5xy~rakxx the ~PhtEdtrSamWolson Ceerprddsign Agela Chih Cover ilustation:Laura Garavgia v WO w w w Weneda, arh , 009 -TeMcia*al Letter from the editor Every year around Hopwood Awards season, students rush a small room in Angell Hall in a mad dash to enter their painstakingly edited and neatly foldered creative writing portfolios into the contest before the 12 p.m. deadline. Every semester, even more stu- dent...…
…V V V V V w v 9 0 -W 8 The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, March 4, 2009 All old maids are mystics, Knees on hardwood floors; Dust circling as their bodies descend; Gumbals on the bottoms of their throats; Chapped lips opening in hope and recitation Yit-ga-dal v'yit-ka-dash sh'mei ra-ba And waiting, parted, for the choral response, Silence like shallow waves That crush against their mouths, Salt water dripping on their tongues. Bodies becom...…
