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…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...…

…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...…

…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...…

…For baby-boomer action heroes, age is no obstacle Arts, Page 5 fMIdiigan Bailm Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, February 5, 2008 michigandaily.com CAMPAIGN 2008 * CHANEL VON HABSBURG-LOTHRINGEN/Dail Zariff, who is adamant that that's his only name, has been Barack Obama's barber for 15 years. Zariff said Obama's always been a consistent person, but that he's seen a slight change in the senator's personality since the presidential race started...…

…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...…

…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 ...…

…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...…

…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 2 - Tuesday, February 5, 2008 MONDAY: In Other Ivory To\ THURSDAY: Explained FRIDAY: Before You Were Here Hitting the south campus slopes THE HOME TEAM After living on Prospect Street and in close proximity to Sgt. Peppers for the last nine months, I thought I had seen it all, from rowdy students cut- ting through my parking lot in pursuit of one more keg to my neighbors run- ning down the road at 2...…

…2A - Wednesday, March 5, 2008 MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers TUESDAY: Arbor Anecdotes Ist ; WEDNESDAY: The Extremist THURSDAY: Explained FRIDAY: Before You Were Here THE TALLEST BULDING IN A ove u The Plaza, towering over us all While meandering the streets Though the building has 298 of Ann Arbor, the Tower Plaza rooms and 26 floors, aside from Condominiums building sticks Triad Realty, which rents hous- out like a sore thumb. Hovering i...…

…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 ...…

…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...…

…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...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, February 5,2408 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS DIMONA, Israel Palestinian suicide bomber kills Israeli woman, injures 11 A Palestinian bomber blew him- selfup yesterday in this desert town near Israel's nuclear reactor, killing an Israeli woman and wounding 11 people in the first suicide attack inside Israel in a year. Police killed a second attacker after a doctor found a suicide vest while treating him for ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Bush: 10 months is 'plenty of time' for Mideast peace deal With only 10 months left in his term and Israeli-Palestinian talks collapsed over renewed violence, President Bush said yesterday there is "plenty of time" to get a Mideast peace deal before he leaves. "This is a process that always has two steps forward and one step back," Bush said after meeting at the White House with Jo...…

…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...…

…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...…

…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...…

… 4 -Tuesday, February 5, 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 No, I'm not a traitor. I'm just following my own truth, and that truth has led me to Barack Obama." - Oprah Winfrey responding to claims that she should support Hillary Clinton instead of Barack Obama in the Democratic primary because she is a w...…

… 0 4A - Wednesday, March 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University ofMichigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tathedaily@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 the ...…

…Monday, May 5, 2008 '-m 5 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com :. < A personality that won't work in retail Rejection hurts, even when it comes at the hands of major retail store. A few months ago, Borders seemed like the perfect solution to my unemployment woes. The chain had opened a new location just two miles from HARUN my home, and a BULJINA quick phone call revealed it was still hiring. As a history major and part-time music nerd, a ...…

…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...…

…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 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- ...…

…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 ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com SCARNECCHIA From Page 1 successfully defended the Uni- versity in its 2003 Supreme Court case challenging its affirmative action policies. Scarnecchia's appointment will become official on July 1, pending approval by the University Board of Regents. "Professor Scarnecchia's out- standing combination of skills and experience made her the clear choice of the search committee," Coleman said in the statement...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com PRIMARIES From Page 1A tor surpassed the 1,191 delegates needed to win his party's nomina- tion. President Bush invited him to lunch - and an endorsement - at the White House on Wednesday. McCain's last remaining major rival, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, conceded defeat after a campaign that included a stunning victory in the leadoff Iowa caucuses on Jan. 3. Kinesiology senior Allison Schneider, c...…

…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...…

…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...…

…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...…

… 8 - Tuesday, February 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com ILLINOIS 66, MICHIGAN 61 m Once again,'M' fails to close 4 Junior Jessica Minnfield hit just one 3-pointer in last night's loss to Illinois. It was Michigan's first home loss of the season. HOMJL\E, BUT NOT SAF After hot start,'M' drops third straight close-fought game By ALEX PROSPERI Daily Sports Writer Flash back to Jan. 24. The Michigan women's bas- ketball team wa...…

…0 8A - Wednesday, March 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com A new standard for recruiting 0 ByCOURTNEYRATKOWIAK Daily Sports Editor Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez had just three weeks to assemble next year's freshman class, but Signing Day treated the Wolverines' coaching staff well. Not only did it keep the majority of former head coach Lloyd Carr's verbal commitments, it also pulled out some last-minute surprises befo...…

…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...…

…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...…

…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...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, March 5,2008 - 9A RODRIGO GAYA/Daily Senior Chad Kolarik finished with the second most points in CCHA play despite sitting out the final four games with a hamstring injury he suffered against Lake Superior State Feb. 16. On the mend, Kolarik could rejoin lineup next weekend Full team hits road in rare chance Michigan brings five more gymnasts than usual to Calif. By COLT ROSENSWEIG Daily Sp...…

…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...…

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…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...…

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…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...…

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