…ie Lidilgan Bai Ann Arbor Mk www.michigandaily.com Iday, Januar _ ,. } i = _ : ' ILLINOIS TOPS ARTS, WOMEN'S HOOPS PAGE 5 SPORTS, PAGE 8 4,000 reasons to go to * college New law gives grant to graduating high schoolers By ALESE BAGDOL Daily StaffReporter Every high school student in Michigan who graduates in 2007 or later is now eligible for a $4,000 scholarship at any public university in the state. To qualify for the Michigan Promise ...…
…2 - Friday, January 5, 2007 How does the University pick the commencement speaker? It's not a popularity contest, administrators say Although some students may have hoped Paris Hilton, 2006's most-Googled celebrity, would give this year's commencement speech, the honor went to former President Bill Clinton. As it turns out, University President Mary Sue Coleman and the Honorary Degree Com- mittee pick speakers who have done something with th...…
…The Michigan Daily - michiganclaily.com Friday, January 5, 2007 - 3 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, January 5, 2007 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Bush names retired admiral to top intelligence spot Retired Vice Adm. Mike McCo- nnell, a veteran of more than 25 years in the intelligence field, will be named by President Bush to succeed John Negroponte as national intelligence director, a senior administration official said yesterd...…
…4 - Friday, January 5, 2007 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom * Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 413 E. Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 tothedaily@umich.edu DONN M. FRESARD EDITOR IN CHIEF EMILY BEAM CHRISTOPHER ZBROZEK EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS JEFFREY BLOOMER MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustratio...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, January 5, 2007 - 5 A rather good Dream LATEST MUSICAL BREAKS LACKLUSTER TREND By HYATT MICHAELS Daily Arts Writer Since the trailer hit theaters last year and its critical explosion at this summer's Cannes film festival (for a 20-minute preview, no less), "Dream- Dreamgiris girls" left fans of the origi- At the nal musical salivating for Showcase and its opening. After all the Quality 16 hype,...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, January 5, 2007 - 7 SMOKE AND MIRRORS PETER SCHOTTENFELS/Daily Ann Arbor resident Niko Burnell sits with friends and smokes Narghila yesterday at Rendezvous Cafe on South University Avenee GM exec vows to maintain global supremacy over Toyota DEAN From page 1 As she prepares for her exit, Blank said she would like to see the Ford School continue to improve on the quality of its education and e...…
…8 - Friday, January 5, 2007 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Senior wing Lester Abram was Michigan's leading scorer in a 71-61 defeat of Ilinois. Cagers have to slam 'backdoor on Wilcats Crisler cruel to defeat By CHRIS HERRING Daily Sports Writer When Michigan women's basketball coach Cheryl Burnett reviews film of last night's game ILLINOIS 70 against Illinois, someone MICHIGAN 51 may have to tell her which part she's watching. The ...…
…Thursday, January 5, 2006 News 3A Lecturers protest 'U' administration at graduation ceremony Opinion 4A From the Daily: Bring on the Faygo Sports 1B Cagers fall in Big Ten opener DIRECTOR ANG LEE GUIDES 'BROKEBACK' TO SUMPTUOUS HEIGHTS ... PAGE 8A £ 5k ign i ai -------------- --- - IRRIONNIM A -- -------- - -- - -- - -------- ------------- -- - --- ------- - --- www. michkandaiy. com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXVI, No. 48 -20--Th- -e-Mih...…
…o'1A TL,., OA:-L,:..e..,.., r'%-:1.. A- Ine Micnigan uaily - Iursday, January 5, 2006 NATION/WORLD Go't to transfer Padilla to Fla NEWS IN BRIEF Supreme Court will later would be considered "in due course." the appeal was moot. J. Michael Luttig warned the adminis- H "That's fine. It's great," said Donna The criminal charges do not involve tration that it was risking its credibil- lt if d Ptntinr a1e nn.- b WAR1MN:TAN i ru eeC U Cn 101Wa...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 5, 2006 - 3A 'ON CAMPUS Traditional folk dance to be taught at Union There will be a contra dance today from 8 to 11 p.m. in the Pendleton Room on the 2nd floor of the Michi- gan Union. A speaker from the Ann Arbor Council for Traditional Music and Dance will speak about the American folk tradition of contra dance. Students can attend the event for $5 and are encouraged to wear comfortable clothin...…
…4A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 5, 2006 OPINION cbe 3,biw itui~g JASON Z. PESICK Editor in Chief SUHAEL MOMIN SAM SINGER Editorial Page Editors ALISON Go Managing Editor EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 NOTABLE NUMBER 14 Number of minutes of sunshine in Southeast Michigan since Dec. 19, as reported yesterday by the Detroit Free Press. ALEXANDER HONKALA FErnr' CHUMBUCKET 420 MAYNARD S...…
…The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 5, 2006 - 5A You thrive on success and you know just how far your talent will take you. We do too. That's why, at Deutsche Bank, you'll be given the opportunity to realize your greatest ambitions. As one of the world's leading financial institutions, we have the platform to take your career higher. You will be part of an innovative, modern culture that celebrates achievement. Expect the better career. We...…
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… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 5, 2006 - 7A EDELSON Continued from page 1A highlights. It would be unfair to say he hasn't earned himself another chance to right the ship, providing, of course, he doesn't rest on his laurels. It's also impossible to deny Carr's prowess on the recruiting trail. He has amassed a wonderful collection of tal- ent for the program. He's always come across as a kind, funny, stand-up guy. On a personal...…
…Thursday January 5, 2006 arts. michigandaily. com artspage@michigandaily. com Rbe WtSiigan Baili 8A ITIEAELNIIY' 'MOUNTAIN LEDGER DRIVES LEE'S HAUNTING MASTERPIECE By Jeffrey Bloomer Daily Film Editor FitM R EV1EW 90 Courtesy of Cash Money Don't ask what the tear tattoos are for. When Ennis and Jack first meet, they won't even speak to each other. They wait for the owner of a sheep ranch, anticipating his return so Brokeback they can a...…
… ARTS The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 5, 2006 - 9A rime pays In violent 'New York' By Chris Gaerig Daily Arts Writer Courtesy of Warner Bros., "So, about that Esquire cover..." Aniston can't break nr For the past 10 years or so, reality television has been making its push to completely dominate the airwaves. There's an incom-________ prehensible draw for viewers True Crime: to watch the "true" lives ofTNewCrk celebrities and random,...…
…10A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 5, 2006 ARTS Courtesy of Columbia Man, I hope that's not dandruff ... or Peruvian flake. High-concept visuals elevate adaptation Courtesy of RCA Totally the hippest arboretum EVER. By David R. Eicke Daily Arts Writer It is said that a true Rob Marshall film can stop a man in his tracks with a single look. Or was that a geisha? Something like that. Either way, "Memoirs of a Geisha" is as eleg...…
…COMPOUND SOLUTION: The men's gymnastics team hopes better chemistry means success. PAGE 2B THE SPORTSTHURSDAY COLUMN: The starting game is just as important as finishing. PAGE 3B BOWLIN' ALL OVER THE WORLD: The Daily breaks down the bowl games you might have missed. PAGE 8B SPORTS. January 5, 2006 lB aie kg Iirbja fd NEBRASKA 32 Michigan 28 Aw, Shucks Crazy finish not enough to save Blue By Ian Herbert Daily Sports Editor SAN ANTONIO...…
…2B - The MichiganDaily - SportsThursday - January 5, 2006 CLUBSPORTSWEEKLY Roller hockey searches for home, goalie ali t Mirbi au gui1 Athlete of the Week. Name: Becky Bernard Hometown: Stow, Ohio Team: Women's Gymnastics Class: Freshman Dan Feldman Daily Sports Writer The club roller hockey team's motto may be "It's easy to score when you go back door," but right now they'd love to go through any door that leads to a roller rink in Ann A...…
…The Michigan Daily - SportsThursday - January 5, 2006 - 3B Maybe,for Michigan, it's time for a change of tune RUUIGU GAYA/Uaily Wolverine captain Kelly Helvey must sit out for the remainder of the season due to a knee Injury. PETER SCHOTTENFELS/Daily Janelle Cooper's first-half heroics were not enough to put Michigan ahead of the Spartans. * Nonexistent rivalry leaves searching for more By David Murray Daily Sports Writer EAST LANSING - ...…
…4B - The Michigan Daily - SportsThursday - January 5, 2006 Nebraska 32, Michigan 28 Not just an arm: Henne's mobility on display GAME STATISTICS By Matt Venegoni Daily Sports Editor SAN ANTONIO - He may not be Michael Vick or Donovan McNabb, but sophomore quarterback Chad Henne did his best impression in Michigan's 32-28 loss to Nebraska in the Alamo Bowl. Throughout Henne's first two seasons as the Wolverines' signal caller, critics said t...…
…The Michigan Daily - SportsThursday - January 5, 2006 - 5B Defensive Intensity We could probably use the exact same entry from the Ohio State game and several other contests. For stretches, the defense looked as if it could stop any- one, but then the inconsistency that plagued the unit all year long reared its ugly head. The defensive line put more pressure on Nebraska quarterback Zac Taylor than it did on anyone else this year. Alan Branch...…
…6B - The Michigan Daily - SportsThursday - January 5, 2006 Injury bug bites Abram in toe By Scott Bell Daily Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON - After guiding a team that could have benefitted from a MASH squad last season, Michigan coach Tommy Amaker was excited to finally have a full team in uniform in a conference game on Tuesday - the first time in more than a year. Or at least that's what he thought he'd have. Redshirt junior Lester Abram unex- ...…
…The Michigan Daily - SportsThursday - January 5, 2006 - 7B *GLI Continued from page 18 at 12:37 of the second period. Just more than two minutes prior to that goal it looked as if Michigan would lose both * games of the GLI for the first time since 2001 - after Michigan Tech defense- man Lars Helminen's shot from the right point beat freshman Billy Sauer topshelf and gave the Huskies a 3-1 lead. Following Hunwick's goal, fresh- man Jason Bail...…
…8B - The Michigan Daily - SportsThursday - January 5, 2005 TOP SIX BOWL GAMES Rose Bowl No. 2 Texas 41, No. 1 USC 38 Sheraton Hawaii Bowl Nevada 49, Central Florida 48 it MVP: Vince Young. This guy was as close to perfect as it gets, capping his night off with an eight-yard touchdown run on fourth-and-5 to give Texas the final margin of the game with 19 seconds left. It was over when: The game lived up to the hype in the second half, with...…
… Wednesday, January 5, 2005 News 3A University VP Lisa Tedesco resigns Arts 5A Scorcese's. "Aviator" takes flight _ _ _. .. ,. -.. - - ., iE iogxn :a3 g Weather HI:28 S23 TOMORROW: One-hundredfourteen years of editorialfreedom " V www.michkandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 53 2005 The Michigan Daily Flasher faces new By Karl Stampfl Daily Staff Reporter Michigan football player Larry Harri- son was arraigned by a magistr...…
…2A - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 5, 2005 NATION/WORLD Egypt suspected of nuclear tests NEWS IN BRIEF VIENNA, Austria (AP) - The U.N. atomic watch- dog agency has found evidence of secret nuclear experiments in Egypt that could be used in weapons programs, diplomats said yesterday. The diplomats told The Associated Press that most of the work was carried out in the 1980s and 1990s, but said the International Atomic Energy Agency...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 5, 2005 - 3A . ON CAMPUS Students to organize tsunami fundraiser In response to the recent tsunami in Southeast Asia, several student groups will be holding a meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in the Tap Room of the Michigan Union. The groups - which include the Res- idential College Republic, the Michigan Student Assembly and LSA Student Government - aim to organize a cam- pus-wide fundraising event. E...…
…4A - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 5, 2005 OPINION +oE '+ 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, Ml 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 op...…
… Wednesday January 5, 2005 arts. michigandaily.com artspage@michigandaily.com RTleSiditgaalg 5A - --- r 1'IIRIOIIS' jIVE ThE HOTTEST PICKS IN ENTERTAINMENT FROM A DAILY ARTS WRITER Paris Hilton's new video - For those now yawning from "One Night in Paris," a new tape has emerged online. In the Vincent Gallo-directed short, she doesn't get quite as naked as in her previous work. Instead, the bent over, lingerie-clad celebutante spins arou...…
…6A - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday. January 5. the michigan daily 1209 BROADWAY: $215,900. A condo with tree-top views of forest & stream, across the street from the New Lower Town development. Walk to the Medical Center. Stroll to Kenytown & Downtown Ann Arbor via the new Broadway Bridge. Vaulted ceil- ings, 2 lofts, roof windows embrace the natu- ral beauty. Private deck overlooks a babbling brook. Seeing is believing! Agent: Victoria L Ev...…
… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 5, 2005 - 7A Bush Social Security reform expected within week WASHINGTON (AP) - The Bush administration is focusing on a Social Security proposal that would allow younger workers to invest nearly two-thirds of their pay- roll taxes in private accounts, with contributions limited to about $1,000 to $1,300 a year, an administration official said yesterday. A proposal is expected to be unveiled in...…
…8A - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 5, 2004 ARTS Eclectic soundtrack fits quirky film well Director Wes Anderson, an underground favorite since the 1996 release of "Bottle Rocket," gained a rabid mainstream following from the success of 1999's "Rushmore" and 2001's "The Royal Tenen- baums." Dedicated adherents to the cult of Wes will readily leap to the defense of his excessively gauche Courtesy or oucnstone "She'll make .5 past ...…
…I FALLING FAST The Michigan women's basketball team fell to Michigan State on Sunday - the fifth-straight loss for the Wolverines. PAGE 3B BIG TEN, BIG TIMES Daniel Horton is close to returning to the lineup as Michigan opens the Big Ten conference season at Iowa tonight. PAGE 7B BOWL BONANZA The Daily breaks down the thrilling bowl season, and the winners of the sec- ond annual Ellens are announced. PAGE 8B SPORT S VEDNESD 9 January 5, ...…
…2B - The Michigan Daily - SportsWednesday - January 5, 2005 CLUBSPORTSWEEKLY Lacrosse eager for redemption By Sara Livingston Daily Sports Writer Coming into the 2005 season, the Michigan women's club varsity lacrosse team has just one goal in mind: winning the U.S. Lacrosse Wom- en's Division Intercollegiate Associates national tournament. With eight returning seniors - including the preseason player of the year in senior goalie Jackie Fu -...…
… The Michigan Daily - SportsWednesday - January 5, 2005 - 3B 'M' fades in second half By Matt Venegoni Daily Sports Writer With more than a minute to go in Sunday's wom- en's basketball game against Michigan State, Michigan freshman forward Ta'Shia Walker brought the ball to the 3-point line with the Wolverines trailing 68-60. After executing a perfect ball fake, she drove down the line for what should have been an easy jumper. But the shot ...…
…4B - The Michigan Daily - SportsWednesday - January 5, 2005 TEXAS 38, MICHIGAN 37 To solve the defense, examine the offense 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 TEXAS 25 46/264 180 74 444 223 16/28/1 4/39.8 1/1 5/40 32:40 MICH 17 31/125 227 65 352 223 18/34/0 5/42.0 1/0 9/67 27:20 SHARAD MATTU Mattu fast, M...…
… The Michigan Daily - SportsWednesday - January 5, - 5B ~e~acloa e dee a wo e- m~ tln te e Q Ie uet1 &O1ktgdg Bob Hunt is not a football player. Actually, he's not much of an athlete whatsoever. But he is a wannabe soccer hooligan who likes to go on road trips. As a football writer for The Michigan Daily, Bob will travel to each Michigan road game and chronicle his experiences. + There was really no more fitting place to end "On the Roa...…
…6B - The Michigan Daily - SportsWednesday - January 5, 2005 Kaleniecki extends scoring streak By Seth Gordon Daily Sports Writer After leading the Michigan hockey team in goals last year, Brandon Kaleniecki found himself in a slump to start this season. But the junior forward hit his stride just in time to lead a depleted Wolverine offense in the Great Lakes Invitational at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit with two goals, earning him All- Tourname...…
… The Michigan Daily - SportsWednesday - January 5, 2005 - 7B MENS SWIMMING AND DIVING 'M' hands Trojans season's first loss - By Kevin Wright Daily Sports Writer It was the first loss of the season. No, not Michigan's. The No. 9 Michi- gan men's swimming and diving team handed No. 1 Southern Cal its first loss of the season yesterday, 145-117. After spending winter break training in California, the Wolverines started 2005 on a positive note. ...…
… r ha. 0 0 0 0 8B - The Michigan Daily - SportsWednesday - January 5, 2005 "Pooplest uni- ' forms" award New Orleans Bowl SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI 31 - North Texas 10 I knew it was over when North Texas only averaged 2.5 yards per play in the first quarter, while Southern Miss averaged 12.3 yards and shut out North Texas in addition to scoring 14 points. North Texas had just 40 yards to Southern Miss's 172 in the quarter, and Southern Miss ...…
…One hundred ten yearsfede iarfreeom *ri. NEWS: 76-DAILY CLASSIFIED: 764-0557 www michigandaily. cam Friday January 5, 2001 I 6.~ I Profs. to use, Hubble to study Jupiter. PSusan Luth Daily Staff Reporter Four University professors are getting a "once-in-a- lifetime chance" to use new technology and the Hubble Telescope to explore Jupiter in a way it has never been seen before. This rare opportunity was provided when Cassini, NASA's larg...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 5, 2001 NATION/WORLD Arab leaders criticize peace proposal Arafat looks to reach deal before end of Clinton's term CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - Arab for- eign ministers criticized key points of President Clinton's peace proposal yesterday, insisting Palestinians have a "sacred" right to return to Israel, a position flatly rejected by Israel. But Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat said he still hoped a peace dea...…
… LOCAL/S TATE The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 5, 2001 - 3 C R I ME Coupons in the cold Reed pleads guilty to assault Stolen projector found in ceiling f Angell Hall A video projector was reported stolen Wednesday afternoon from a room in Angell Hall, according to DPS reports. The projector was later found in the ceiling. Girl returns from break, finds mold A student residing in East Quad Res- idence Hall found mold on the interior *h...…
…4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 5, 2001 e Nticbt-UU tia I went to the Bermuda Triangle but I'm still a square 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 daily.letters@umich.edu Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan MIKE SPAHN Editor in Chief EMILY ACHENBAUM Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other articles...…
… Get punched where it hurts! you know what a Donkey Punch is. That's right, it's a horn-powered rock amd that's having a CD release party ,tovight at the Blind Pig! Doors at 9:30. The Articles and Remainder open. 4nichigandaily.com /arts ARTS FRIDAY JANUARY 5, 2001 5 MVore proof that good music died with Cobain:' By C.D. Hoard aly Arts Writer Some albums are so popular or well- espected that they'll never be forgot- ten, some simply fade...…
…6- The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 5, 2001 Rising gasoline costs force US. Postal Service to raise prices for sale APT. FURNITURE Small Fridge - $75. Apartment stove, electric - $100. Solid oak desk andmatching chair - $425.997-0677. THE FISH Doctors Aquarium Showroom. Anything you need for your fish! Create the best eye candy in your dorm! 10% off with student I.D. 434-1030. 1993 SATURN SL1- 89K highway mi, A/C, green, great cond. $36...…
… NATION/WORLD The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 5, 2001- 7 '107th Congress convenes, appoints new leaders WASHINGTON (AP) - house Republi- cans installed new chairmen yesterday at com- mittees that will handle the high-profile legislation on President-elect Bush's agenda, including Rep. Bill Thomas of California at the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee. *Thomas, sworn in Wednesday for his 12th term in the House, will take over the hel...…
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