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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, February 5, 2009 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Obama signs bill extending SCHIP President Barack Obama has signed a bill extending health coverage to 4 million uninsured children. The East Room signing cer- emony yesterday represented a much-needed win for Obama on health care a day after his administration suffered a major setback with the loss of his nom- inee to lead his drive for sweep- ing ...…

…4A - Thursday, February 5, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4e , Iicl igan 4,3a*lg Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. 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 illustratio...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, February 5, 2009 - 5A How Mother Nature could stifle Wolverines n the early-morning hours of Jan. 11, Mike Jones was talk- ing on the phone in his dorm room when the fire alarm went off. Jones, an early enrollee on the Michigan football team, figured someone was playing a prank. So he grabbed a light jacket and headed outside. He quickly realized he'd walked into the annual West Quad-South Qu...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, February 5, 2009 - 7A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, February 5, 2009 - 7A New student group to aid entrepreneurs overseas ACTING IN THE ATRIUM 'W dP S In the spring, Global Business Brigades will work in Panama By VERONICA MENALDI Daily StaffReporter While most students will be enjoyingtheirfreedomfromschool in May, a few University students will be traveling to Central Am...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 8A - Thursday, February 5, 2009 HOW TO GIVE YOUR W WEEK A HAPPY ENDING There's a difference between communicating ideas and experiencing them. It's the difference between memorizing a foreign language and thinking in one. Between studying ruins and excavating them. Between analyzing dreams and living them. The difference is huge. And it's the very essence of the University of Chicago Summer Session. W...…

…c . ' t N , « . . _y .. t i The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com I Thursday, February 5, 2009 weekend essentials Feb. 5 to Feb. 8 MUSIC Noble Beast, Andrew Bird's latest effort, is an absolute essential for surviving the cabin fever that unfailingly consumes Michigan winters. Bird gets so far inside his own head on this album that he'll drag listeners out of their own. It's enough to distract even the most stressed of students. So bring o...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily co 2B - Thursday, February 5, 2009 C ALENDAR The Daily Arts guide to upcoming events in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area. Today 2.5.09 Acoustic Musical Poetry: Laz & Friends 12 p.m. At the University Hospital, Main Lobby, Floor1 Free Penny W. Stamps Lecture: Jacques Fresco 5 p.m. At the Michigan Theater Free Guggenheim Grotto 8 p.m. At the Ark $13.50 Tomorrow 2.6.09 Imagining the Universe Exhi- bition Rece...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, February 5, 2009 - 3B The art of home brewing nn Arbor is home to a large foodie popula- tion, so it shouldn't be a surprise that students are brewing their own beer. These students share a sub- tle passion for the art of brewery as ' well as for its KARA final prod- MORRIS uct. Just ask around - you've probably met a closet brewer. } The beauty of home brew- ing is that you can adjust the in...…

…4B - Thursday, February 5, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4B - Thursday, February 5, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom E A.T 'GRAND HOTEL' (1932) 'Grand' entertainment This year's Super Bowl ads: the good, the bad and the weird By BLAKE GOBLE ill clerk (Lionel Barrymore, "Isn't pre-1970, it's scary to think that Daily Arts Writer Life Wonderful"), a wicked stenog- maybe only the Library of Congress rapher (Joan Crawf...…

…I e fili6FC1 i a in 4,3at1 Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, December 5, 2008 michigandailycom ENGINEERING BETTER BRAKES AUTO INDUSTRY BAILOUT CEOs make aid case on Hill Leaders from GM, Chrysler and Ford defend plans before Senate committee By CAITLIN SCHNEIDER Daily Staff Reporter In a final attempt to keep at least one of the Detroit Three from being forced to file for bankruptcy, the chief executives of General Motors, Chrysler and Ford app...…

…2 - Friday, December 5, 2008 MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Arts of war and peace With an awe-inspiring arched ceiling, walls of books ranging from Italian dictionaries to the Qur'an and the impressive stained glass windows above the entrance, there's no shortage of artistic inspi- ration for students cranking out a term paper in the Hatcher Gradu- ate Library Reference Room. In addition, two massive pa...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, December 5, 2008 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS MUMBAI, India India demands strong action from Pakistan India demanded yesterday that Pakistan take "strong action" against those behind the deadly Mumbai attacks, and Washington pressured Islamabad to cooperate with the investigation. The only known surviving attacker told police that his group trained for months in camps oper- ated by a banned Pakistani mili- t...…

…4 - Friday, December 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Je JMidiigan ail 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 repres...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com F Wolverines trying to regain its steep legacy with upset of Duke SAID ALSALAH/Daily Junior Chris Summers thinks the Michigan hockey team's game tonight against Michigan State will be its biggest matchup of the year. Unlike past seasons, both teams have had lackluster starts and enter the series with little hype. Excitement low with teams down By GJON JUNCAJ meetings. In the past, Michigan Daily Sports ...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com BAILOUT of the e ing GM, From Page 1 bankrup ly negati cally giving up some concessions," "The Zullo said. "Giving up the jobs bank ries me is important politically. They're Chapter trying to show to Congress that we're in they're willing to give up some ben- depressi efits." tion pha Zullo said Michigan auto are runn workers nearing retirement panies w would be the most affected if bankrup the companies ...…

…8 - Friday, December S, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com mj 8 - Friday, December 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom A I WILDCATS From Page 5 After its tough first-set loss, the Wolverines found their rhythm and looked comfortable in front of. the Wildcat crowd. Freshman right side hitter Alex Hunt grabbed 15 kills in the match, and junior outside hitter Juliana Paz led the team with 22. "Juliana went off in the fourth...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, December 5, 2008 - 9 Copying the legends "You can kill me, but you can't take my dignity. 'Transporter 2' already did that' Getting n 'Transporter 3' is just another run-of-the-mill action film By Blake Goble I Daily Film Editor By JOSHUA BAYER Daily Arts Writer "Happy" In Galoshes is not an album that's meant to be reviewed. This isn't to say it's so piss-poor that the whole pro- cess of cri...…

…10 - Friday, December 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com d COMING TO A RED CARPET NEAR YOU Award season is almost here, and a number of unreleased films have already joined the Oscar race. To sort out the season's best, Daily Arts is taking a look at the trailers for the year's most anticipated films. "SEVEN POUNDS" COLUMBIA DECEMBER 19.2008 IN 4 Though he started on the streets of Philly as the Fresh Prince, Will Smith has gr...…

…W - -------- --- . _:.: , .. m3ai1 Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, September 5, 2008 michigandailycom YOUNG REPUBLICANS Diversity lacking on floor of RNC Of at ST. Scamer convej speed Rudy vice p Palin, ventio Mu this w Conve to ma more when the co Xcel E reotyp rang t Att descri betwe ity in facing cratic' sage o be em The of eag licans show aren't in age. 2,380 delegates They say they're being held back by the Republican establish- conve...…

…2A - Friday, September 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigan6ily.com 2A - Friday, September 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom What's in a name? Ever wondered what it takes to have a University building named in your honor? It's probably not as hard as you think. All you need is a couple mil- lion dollars lying around that you wouldn't mind donating to the Uni- versity. Take New York real estate devel- oper and alum Stephen M. R...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, September 5, 2008 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, September 5, 2008 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS NASSAU, Bahamas Hanna, Ike advance along the Atlantic Tropical Storm Hanna roared along the edge of the Bahamas on yesterday ahead of a possible hur- ricane hit on the Carolinasleaving behind at least 61 dead in Haiti. Hurricane Ike, a still-more- dangerous Category 4 storm, was advancing from...…

…4A - Friday, September 5, 2008 ).pinioll, The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 74C fiC41*gan4:aly V 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 oftthe Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and ill...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, September 5, 2008 -5A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, September 5, 2008 -5A Bland action, worse acting Turning brass to gold By NOAH DEAN STAHL Daily Arts Writer I try to like Vin Diesel, though perhaps against my better judg- ment. Yes, he's the empty ves- sel that drove the, first "Fast and the Furi- ous" movie, Babylon not to mention the critical * and commer- At Quality16 ci...…

…6A - Friday, September 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com the michigan daily FOUND DIRTY WHITE dog. Looks 1 e like a rat. Been out for a while. Better be a big reward *or s e - 8 onttu Leases, ® Prices, and a 020E) i HGE Rent Sale! 4 TICKETS TO the David Bryne con- cert at The Michigan Theatre on Oct. 24th. 248-330-1378. We still have some great address ',t! FRIDGE AND MICROWAVE! Danby 4.3 cu.ft. white fridge and Sharp Stop ay, ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, Septermber 5, 2008 - 7A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, September 5, 2008 - 7A COLEMAN From Page 1A the President of the University of Iowa, she was a founding mem- ber of the Presidents Leadership Group, which promotes the role that University presidents can play in alcohol and drug preven- tion efforts on campus. In that position she co-authored a guide to prevent student alco- ...…

…8A - Friday, September 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Not as good as the first Despite solid comedic talent, "South Park"- inspired humor falls flat on its face By BLAKE GOBLE Daily Film Editor It takes a bit too long to figure it out, but about two-thirds through the song "Rock Me, Sexy Jesus" - just a small part of the brash and bombastic finale in a film actually called "Hamlet 2" - you see this movie for what it really i...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com ort! Friday, September 5, 2008 -- 9A * Execution the key to overcoming RedHawks Defense the difference in matchup with Miami Rodriguez wants Wolverines to make quicker decisions By IAN ROBINSON Daily Sports Editor For first-year Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez, the key to a suc- cessful second game is for his players to hit their spots. "We got to be able to execute . better," Rodriguez said. Against U...…

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… 0 0 Friday, September 5, 2008 - Kickoff -11B 2B - Kickoff - Friday, September 5, 2008 KICKOmFF 200R 2008 Michigan Schedule Utah, L 23-25: Michigan was expected to have growing pains. And after a failed comeback attempt, the Wolverines were on the wrong end of an opening game for the second year in a row. Miami (Ohio): At least this game isn't against Oregon. Michigan should be able to win against the average Mid-American Conference team...…

…0 0 10B- Kickoff - Friday, September 5, 2008 Michigan 130hSeasonQ Depth Chart Gt50% Off Ticket~s vs. for the exdusive US presentation oftheworkthat Miami (Ohio) Friday, September 5, 2008 - Kickoff - 3B Big House fans can take comfort in story ofBrazils Maracana DEFENSE DE NT 1. B. Graham 2. R. Van Bergen 1. T. Taylor 2. M. Martin IW.Johnson 2 R Sagesse RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Michigan Sta- dium is The Big House. It's a fitting title fo...…

… 0' 0 . 0 4B - Kickoff - Friday, September 5, 2008 Friday, September 5, 2008 - Kickoff - 9B BIG TEN PREVIEW The Daily writers compared notes, research and opinions before the season,.talked to players and coaches at Big Ten Media Day in Chicago and compiled a team-by-team conference preview. Based on returning players, last year's finish, new recruits and instinct, here are the rankings for the conference's other 10 teams. - Courtney Ratk...…

… 0 0 0 0 0 0 8B - Kickoff - Friday, September 5, 2008 Friday, September 5, 2008 - Kickoff - 5B Know football? Here's your chance to be a star Last year, for the first time, we look at our picks each week and invited. readers to take a shot at tell your friends you can do better. staff picks. Now, prove it. Some were successful, others Beat at least two of us, and you were downright failures.. live on to pick again. Fail to do so, After ...…

… 0 0 'i-ff^" 7 40 - V;-I,-ff - CAA- C--4-k- C ItNAO 63 - Kickoff - Friday, 8eember 5, 2008 maay Jeptember 5, LUUtS - KICKOSt - /5 ts THE TWO SIDES OF RICH RODRIGL IEZ ich Rodriguez was the defensive line coach at Fairmont State (W. Vs.) in the summer of 1989. Dusty Rutledge, a huge Wolverine fan, assisted Rodriguez there and wore a Michigan hat every day. "He called me little Bo," Rutledge said. Now, 19 years later, many Wolverine f...…

…OPINION Take personality tests out of job applications While the job market may be tight, it's not tight enough to reject people for jobs because of online personality tests. See Page 4 ARTS "Iron Man" brings life to old genre Robert Domney Jr. shines as the high-tech hero in the surprising- ly above-average new superhero movie. See Page 8 SPORTS Belleville blues The No. 11 Michigan roming team finished fifth of seven teams at the Big Ten Rowi...…

…2 Monday, May 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Coleman: Minority enrollment down In Detroit, 'U' president talks recruitment changes By LINDY STEVENS Daily Staff Reporter After months of speculation, Uni- versity President Mary Sue. Cole- man confirmed suspicions about a drop in the University's minority enrollment in a speech Wednesday. "I can tell you that our numbers are down," Coleman said to a group of 75 people gathered ...…

…Monday, May 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com New dean joins faculty Architecture prof. has won awards for "green" buildings By JILLIAN BERMAN Daily StaffReporter Internationally-renowned architect Monica Ponce de Leon, who has designed buildings in cit- ies like New York, Paris and Tokyo, willnextturnher attentiontoAnn Arbor. The University announced her appointment as the new Dean of the Taubman College of Archi- tecture and ...…

…Monday May 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com be,, ichioan lEail13 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu EMMARIE HUETTEMAN EDITOR IN CHIEF GARY GRACA MANAGING EDITOR KATE TRUESDELL EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent...…

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…81 Monday, May 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com PRIMARY From Page 1 Despite the candidates' pleas, though, some are convinced the end-of-the-year stress will keep some students from the polls tomorrow. Recognizing that college stu- dents largely flock to Obama's message of hope and change, Nathan Ashworth, chapter coor- dinator of Ball State University's Students for Obama, said he is "a little bit concerned" that some students...…

…Monday, May 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 9 With help, Madge delivers By SASHA RESENDE brass sound effects over Daily Arts Writer Timbaland's pulsating beats add to this effect, creating a Madge isn't ready to give song you can shake your ass up her rightly-earned Queen to on a night out at Rick's of Pop crown - or the uber- or on an otherwise boring sexualized superstar image drive to work. The song is that propelled her to...…

…10 Monday, May 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com CANDY From Page 9 Stefani impression. As with the last track, these added vocals sound somewhat out-of-place, although they will clearly be a popular addition for clubgoers who are also gettin' their booties down. With a balanced mix between Timbaland's "Promiscuous Girl"- esque beats ("Candy Shop") and the simple poppy splendor that put Madonna on the map ("Incredible"), Hard Can...…

…Monday, May 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 11 Blue too focusedfor late-season slump v ast season, the Michigan baseball team had all but clinched the regular-season Big Ten cham- pionship with almost a month to play before the . conference tour- nament. But then, it dropped 2-of-4 games to lowly ANDY Illinois, ateam REID the Wolverines should have easily swept but seem- ingly overlooked. The team's first non-winning confere...…

…- ~ Monday, May 5, 2008 1The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com ost ' 'limps to t at Big Tens By ACE ANBENDER For the Daily BELLEVILLE - It was a dreary, overcast day at Belleville Lake for the Big Ten Rowing Championships on Saturday. No. 11 Michigan's performance matched the weather, strug- See a gallery gling to with this article a fifth- www michigandaily.comr place fin- ish in the seven-team tournament. The Wolverines finished 60 points ...…

…The University's making progress on disabilities. ROBINSON: Michael Phelps should stand up Now students need to get involved. Opinion, Page4 :against Chinese rights abuses Sports, Page 9 flic 1Sidiigan DaiIlj NEARI W /-int -Stor, ivcngan Wednesday, March 5, 2008 michigandaily.com STUDENT PULIATON LSA scraps plan to regulate distribution of student media Policy was criticized drawn from consideration." Neither Cunningham nor Bob by campus...…

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