…InfIt IganBil Ninety-eight years of editorialfreedom Volume XCVIII - No. 19 Ann Arbor, Michigan -Tuesday, October 6, 1987 Copyright 1987, The Michigan Daily Senators line up against Bork WASHINGTON (AP) - Robert Bork's Supreme Court hopes suffered major additional setbacks yesterday as Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd, a conservative Democratic senator, and two liberal Republicans declared opposition to his confirmation. Byrd, previously...…
…In WeekendMagazine: " The RC celebrates its 20th year .Interview: Amir Baraka * The List . John Logie Ninety-eight years of editorial freedom Vol. XCVIII, No. 42 Ann Arbor, Michigan - Friday, November 6, 1987 Copyright 1987, The Michigan Daily Funds lag behind growing grad. By ROSE MARY WUMMEL An unexpectedly high enrollment increase in the Rackham Graduate School this term has some department administrators in the school worried abo...…
…In Weekend Magazine: U-M's nuclear reactor - Billy Idol * 'Radio Days' John Logie " Interview: Greg Marks " The List Ninety-seven years of editorialfreedom IL- - - - - 7 VOLUME XCVII - NO. 91 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1987 COPYRIGHT 1987 THE MICHIGAN DAILY Waite seen 0 in Beirut with gunmen BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) - Two taxi drivers said they saw missing hostage negotiator Terry Waite wal - king in a southern Beirut...…
…Ineekend Magazine. Racism: Our University's shame * 'Hoosiers' John Logie " Interview: Peg Lourie The List Ninety-seven years of editorialfreedom 0 i qrv r kLUME XCVII - NO. 106 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1987 COPYRIGHT 1987 THE MICHIGAN DAILY Hearing on racism sparks emotion Hundreds watch as students testify By STEPHEN GREGORY In an extraordinary display of support to rid the University of racism, 61 members of t...…
…Ninety-seven years of editorialfreedom VOLUME XCVII - NO. 127 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1987 COPYRIGHT 1987, THE MICHIGAN DAILY Vo ting TAs are not intformed, I8 says By ANDY MILLS University Vice President for Academic Affairs James Duderstadt wrote in a memo Friday that the Graduate Employees Organization is not adequately informing its membership about the consequences of a strike. He also wrote that the threat of a str...…
…I Page 2 -The Michigan Daily-Tuesday, October 6, 1987 MSA looks beyond PIGIM for work (Continued from Page 1) are viewed as the children," Phillips said. Whether MSA can accomplish these goals might be determined by the assembly's ability to focus their time on campus issues. Too much concern with non-campus issues has plagued previous assemblies. Former assembly president Kurt Muenchow, who presided from 1985 to 1986, was elected on a platf...…
…Page 2 -The Michigan Daily-Friday, November 6, 1987 Rackham has funding worriesIN BRIEF Compiled from Associated Press reports (Connuedfrom Page 1) faculty- is not improving. "Once here, (graduate students) won't want to stay without funds. They will apply for the same pool of funds and funding is not increasing," D'Arms said about fellowships. The Rackham administration plans to take steps to determine enrollment due to the availability ...…
…4 Page 2 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 6, 1987 s r i Student caucus chair resigns By REBECCA BLUMENSTEIN The newly formed Student Caucus on Strategic Planning has been plagued with yet another resignation. The caucus' chair- person announced yesterday that financial obligations were forcing him to resign from all voluntary University committees. Ex-Chairperson Paul Josephson will not terminate his involvement with the University, h...…
…Page 2 - The Michigan Daily-- Friday, March 6, 1987 'U', MS1 By EDWARD KLEINE Special to the Daily LANSING - Cascading win - dows of water, sidewalk cafes, and a x riverfront theater are just a few of the things University of Michigan and Michigan State University students have in mind for the future of the state capital. The ideas came out of a project between the two schools and the Capital Park Subcommittee of the Capital Revitalization Ta...…
…5 Page 2 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 6, 1987 Football team told to keep quiet IN BRIEF )1grdninom( Compiled from Associated Press reports The University also provides more funding for athletic scholar - ships than academic scholarships. Of the 594 athletes, 250 have scholarships, said Athletic Depart- ment Administrative Assistant Pat Perry. The budget for scholarships is about $2.4' million, with an average of $9,600 per scholars...…
…a The Michigan Coiy-Tuesday, October 6; 'Xi3- Page 3 SACUA studies harassment 4 By EVE BECKER Members of the faculty's Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs yesterday praised a new University policy which make compiling statistics about racial and other forms of harassment easier. But they added the procedure for reporting these incidents is still unclear to many faculty and students. Students and faculty have been able to report ...…
…The Michigan Daily-Friday, November 6, 1987- Page 3 Author praises grass roots peace crusades Engineer knew of dangers in shuttle launch By JIM PONIEWOZIK Although the popular image of an anti-nuclear activist is often one of an armband-clad college student, that role can also be filled by a Methodist minister or an elderly grandmother. It was to such individuals that Paul Loeb devoted much of his talk on the grass-roots anti-nuclear mov...…
… Baby boom The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 6, 1987 - Page 3 influence expands _____ MIAMI B2AC~' ______________ . fmib.akrI~ _____ A. ftI~!h~aI ~0~flg BreaK DeStilIatIovt By EDWARD KLEIN The baby boom generation is garnering economic and political power that it's likely to keep for a long time according to two University researchers who studied the political habits of the generation born in the twenty years after World War II. The gath...…
…The Peace Corps may have an answer for You. Twelve Months from now, Where in s J r r r the World will You be. Peace Corps Our Jobs. Your Future Louise Baldwin Peace Corps Representative 764-9310 The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love. PEACE CORPS OFFICIAL BUSINESS PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE $300 0MB No. 0420-0007 I Louise Baldwin Representative 764-9310 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY CARD FIRST CLASS ...…
…The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 6, 1987 - Page,3 200 participate in Freedom March Students steal w A. mock jail cell By DAVID WEBSTER Ignoring a bitter cold wind, approximately 200 people shared a feeling of unity Saturday afternoon as they participated in the second annual Freedom March against -apartheid and domestic racism. The march, sponsored by the Free South Africa Coordinating Committee, commemorated the 20th anniversary of ...…
…Page 4 -The Michigan Daily-Tuesday, October 6, 1987 U.S. chopper crashes; ships flee Gulf war u \h a 4Panel urges n therapy for cholesterol victis MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) - Iraqi planes struck five tankers, including the world's largest, in raids yesterday in Iranian oil targets at both ends of the Persian Gulf, and Iran fired a missile into Baghdad. The missile was the first to strike the Iraqi capital in nearly eight months. Authorities ther...…
…OPINION Page 4 r Friday, November 6, 1987 The Michigan Daily LETTERS Edited and managed by students at The University of Michigan 4 The many faces of Mike Phillips I Vol. XCVIII, No. 42 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Unsigned editorials represent a majority of the Daily's Editorial Board. All other cartoons, signed articles, and letters do not necessarily represent the opinion of the Daily. Fighting the code To the Daily:...…
…4 OPINION Page 4 Friday, February 6, 1987 The Michigan Dc il _ ^ , . 1 0,re Mt hdpganlatiglt Edited and managed by students at The University of Michigan China is state Vol. XCVII, No. 91 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, M1 48109 Unsigned editorials represent a majority of the Daily's Editorial Board All other cartoons, signed articles, and letters do not necessarily represent the opinion of the Daily. S av'e University Terrae THOUGH ...…
…Twelve months from now, where in the world will You be? Your first job after graduation should offer you more than just a paycheck. In science, education, agriculture, forestry, home economics, industrial arts and other areas, Peace Corps volunteers are putting their degrees to work where it's needed most while gaining the experience of a lifetime. " Currently 34 graduate schools across the country reserve scholarships and assistantships fo...…
…OPINION Monday, April 6, 1987 Page 4 The Michigan Dory 'r Mr dian tlu Edited and managed by students at The University of Michigan Vol. XCVII, No. 127 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Unsigned editorials represent a majority of the Daily's Editorial Board. All other cartoons, signed articles, and letters do not necessarily represent the opinion of the Daily. 4 TAs strike against 'U' + ". .a Ed Pierce By Alice Haddy The adminis...…
… The Michigan Daily-Tuesday, October 6, 1987- Page 5 NAACP's efforts may By STEPHEN GREGORY If the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee votes against federal Judge Robert Bork's appointment to the Supreme Court today, the University's NAACP chapter may have played a part in the decision. Matthew Leitman, a member of the University's National Association for the Advancement of Colored People chapter, said the group collected roughly 270 letters fr...…
…The Michigan Daily-Friday, November 6, 1987- Page 5 Shapiro to head university coalition By MARTHA SEVETSON University President Harold Shapiro will chair an association for the next year that advocates federal support for university research programs. The Association of Am- erican Universities elected Shapiro to the post at their October monthly meeting. "It's an indication of the esteem his colleagues - presidents of other large research un...…
…The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 6, 1987-- Page 5 'U'con teach By JENNIFER SHAD Both aspiring and estat leaders are welcome to the I sity's third annual Student I ship Conference tomorrow Michigan Union. According to the Conf coordinator, the conference restricted to experienced lea also aims to encourage early ship in undergraduate student "In each session there something for everyone, coordinator Julie Lavrack. The conference, entitled...…
…- The Michigan Daily - Friday, March 6, 1987-- Page 3 Celebration of Int'l women begins tonight .. I Daily Photo by DARRIAN SMITH Nickels Arcade is being reviewed by the Michigan Historic Committee this month and may be named a national historic landmark. Nickels Arcade under nrenova tion By CARRIE LORANGER such as this one are not common. The owners of the Nickels For the owners, the biggest Arcade are trying to make it a advantage to be...…
…The Michigan Daily- Monday, April 6, 1987- Pa Research committee approves controversial research proposal C~n tin d frn Pan 1) ge 5 (aontinue z romr agei "I put myself on board (the ships) because it allows me to run an engineering experiment," Birdsall said. "I want to find out if b6ir techniques work - I want it to be a measurement, and I think we'll succeed." Birdsall said his research could also be used to detect human heart murmurs. But...…
…4 OPINION Page 6 Tuesday, October 6, 1987 The Michigan Doily I I e t a n t Michigan t Edited and managed by students at The University of Michigan Reagan By Mark Weisbrot Vol. XCVIII, No. 19 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Unsigned editorials represent a majority of the Daily's Editorial Board. All other cartoons, signed articles, and letters do not necessarily represent the opinion of the Daily. .,Get out of Persian Gulf ...…
…Page 6 -The Michigan Daily-Friday, November 6, 1987 C ASIF IED ADS 764-0557 LOST & FOUND FOUND: RED PONCHO with initials S.L. and an indian design. Found in Seely lounge in Oxford Housing, 764-0334. FOUND: WOMEN'S WATCH by CCRB. Call Dan at 747-3842. I FOUND IT! I FOUND ITI I FOUND ITI And now you can tell the person who lost "it" for free! Te Michigan Daily Classifieds will now ublish a "found" ad for free. So if you found a wallet, a coat o...…
…4 Page 6 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 6, 1987 I I;I %I r I I -I Al L vi 7ICUD ly54j7 A . LOST & FOUND AUTOMOTIVE FOR RENT GREEK GAB LOST EYEGLASSES in black case. If found, please call 994-8710. LOST IN DOW CAEN LAB: blue vinyl -M- billfold w/ all myID. Lost Feb. 2. Please call 764-9856 or 764-1162. LOST: LADY'S EELSKIN WALLET. Re- ward; call 764-0560 (days) 764-7051 (nights). LOST: long black wool tweed coat, 1/...…
…OPINION Page 4 Friday, March 6, 1987 I 'a Edited and managed by students at The University of Michigan Vol. XCVII, No. 106 420 Moynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Unsigned editorials represent a majority of the Daily's Editorial Board All other cartoons, signed articles, and letters do not necessarily represent the opinion of the Daily. International Women's Day: Struggle for equality Reagan By Jeffrey Rutherford The Tower Commision Repo...…
…Page 6 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 6, 1987 I ClASIFIED ADS 764-0557 LOST & FOUND FOR RENT FOR RENT FOR RENT PERSONAL $50 REWARD for return of lost prescription sunglasses. Aviator frame in black case. Call Bill at 747-3614. Lost-very important TAN MICHIGAN NOTEBOOK or Great Books 202. If found, please call Jeff at 761-3127 or 747-6123 LOST: Black purse with metronome plus in- side, last seen in Music School. Reward, no...…
…The Michigan Daily-Tuesday, October 6, 1987- Page 7 CL ASSIFIED ADS 764-0557 r LOST & FOUND FOUND- a female, short-haired, gray, striped kitten. Please contact 764-5849. LOST PORSCHE SUNGLASSES Black/White trim, very large reward $$$, 995-0520. LOST:A Sketch Book & coursepack(A562) for Arch. Design Studio at Rackham Aud. on Mon. nite after 'American Pictures' Reward. 764-6145 Ivan (Arch. Student) FOR SALE 1980 HONDA CIVIC WAGON, automatic, $8...…
…ARTS Friday, November 6, 1987 The Michigan Daily Page 7 Glass to play 'Koyaanasquatsi' By Avra Kouffman One of the most eagerly anticipated event in Ann Arbor this weekend is the Philip Glass performance at the Michigan Theatre tomorrow night. Glass and his ensemble will perform the soundtrack to Koyaanasquatsi, the Godfrey Reggio film. This multi- media event is a repeat performance; last year's show garnered outstanding reviews and a ...…
…ARTS The Michigan Daily Friday, February 6, 1987 Page 7 Graham Co. kicks off two premieres By Jose-Arturo Martinez The advertisement in the May 24, 1931 edition of the Michigan Daily read, "the Ann Arbor Dramatic Season, ... featuring Blanche Yurka, Tom Powers, Martha Graham, et al." Martha Graham was a sensation then and this time doesn't appear to be any different. Tonight through Sunday, the University Musical Society will host the Ma...…
…Page 5 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, March 6, 1987 I 'U draws national attntio n By DAVID WEBSTER Recent incidents of racism on campus and yesterday's hearing on racism have brought the University under the intense scrutiny of the ~national media, but officials say hey don't forsee a negative effect pn the University's reputation. At least 35 members of the media were at the Michigan Union yesterday as state Rep. Morris Hood (D-Detroit) an...…
…ARTS The Michigan Daily Monday, April 6, 1987 Page 7 In step with DANCE By Jose-Arturo Martinez It was just the normal state affairs...well, almost. Godzilla came by for a cameo appearance, Tokyo once again underwent its annual urban renewal, the service at Greg's Cafe' was as good as ever, and the dancing was hot! What am I talking about? Why just the normal goings on over at the Music School's McIntosh Thea - tre, Saturday night. The co...…
…ARTS The Michigan Daily Tuesday, October 6, 1987 Page 8 Reverend pop culture status By Avra Kouffman Howard Finster is anything but a mundane, run-of-the-mill artist. Or Reverend. Or senior citizen. He is a celebrity. A pop culture pastor. A phenomenon. Above all, he is a man with a message. This is the kind of hype that one encounters when researching the life of Rev. Howard Finster, the 70 year- old preacher turned artist. With fans rangi...…
…Page 8 -The Michigan Daily-Friday, November 6, 1987q Purim and Moreira play warm soundsfrom Brazil1 By Marc S. Taras Maybe if we all cross our fingers, click our heels three times, and repeat, "There's no place like Ann Arbor! There's no place like Ann Arbor!" then everything will be alright. After last Saturday's cancellation by Keith Jarrett, jazz fans and concert promoters are hopeful that malingering Halloween spooks linger no more. Tomor...…
…4 Page 8 - The Michigan Doily - Friday, February 6, 1987 Craig Harris Quintet to shine at Ark By Mark S. Taras One can almost taste the primordial sound-soup and warm your ears by the heat of pyrotechnic funk. It is aboriginal; that is, ab - -original . Ready for something new? Tomorrow night at the Ark, Eclipse Jazz presents the Craig Harris Quintet. In one show beginning at 8 p.m., the great young trombonist will lead his new band onto ...…
…Page 6 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, March 6, 1987 Irl' w i LOST & FOUND FOR RENT FOR RENT PERSONAL LOST: Long black tweed wool coat and gold mummy earning at Zeta Psi on Feb. 13.RE- WARDU Call 747-9806. FOR SALE FOR SALE, 1977 HONDA CIVIC. 7,9000 mi. Little rust. Call 996-4406 evenings and ask for Kim. $475 or best offer. MACINTOSH IMAGEWRITER w/stand, cable. $95. 6624289; call often before 1opm. TOYOTA CORONA 1977. 59,000 miles. ...…
…I Page 8 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, AprilI6, 1987 Books The Propheteers By Max Apple Harper & Row $7.95 What do Howard Johnson, Margery Merriweather Post, and Walt Disney have in common? They are all characters in Hopwood ,winner Max Apple's latest novel, The Propheteers - a continuation of his parody of American popular culture begun in an earlier novel, The Oranging of America. Both Apple's style and plot are simple; it is his detai...…
…Women's Volleyball vs. Iowa Friday, 7:30 p.m. IM Building SPORTS Field Hockey vs. Northwestern Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Tartan Turf The Michigan Daily Tuesday, October 6, 1987 Page9 Rivalry Schembechler hopes Spartans test Blue Daily Photo by JOHN MUNSON Defensive back Eric Campbell, (5), makes a tackle against Long Beach State two weeks ago. The Wolverines have won their last two games by the score of 49-0. Associated Press Football Poll ...…
…The Michigan Daily-Friday, November 6, 1987- Page 9 ' focus is clear with 'Michigan Days' i By Lauren Shapiro Have you ever wondered what life at the University would have been like way back when, before your parents were born? Well, open your eyes, grab your bike, or hop on a bus to see the delightfully fun exhibit Michigan Days at the Bentley Historical Library on North Campus. The Library staff in accordance with the Alumni Associatio...…
…The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 6, 1987 - Page 9 Guest speaker (Continued from Page ) People I'd carried the idea around for a long time, started writing, and suddenly I had 200 pages of manuscript. So really I had no choice but to finish it." Guest sent the manuscript to 'Viking publishers without benefit of an agent. Miraculously, Or - dinary People did not meet the end cif thousands manuscripts. "It's the first unsolicited manuscript...…
…ARTS Friday, March 6, 1987 The Michigan Daily Page 79 ACaI ByV.J. Beauchamp There's this guy by the name of Peter Case, who used to be in this band called the Plimsouls. Then he ent some time on the road, alone. Then he got involved with a woman named Victoria Williams, and they formed the Incredibly Strung-out Band. Then they got married. Then he went out on the road, alone. Vagabond extraordinaire Peter Case will next be, appearing at the...…
…Women's Softball vs. Wayne State -(DH) Today, 3 p.m. ',Varsity Softball Diamond The Michigan Daily SPORTS Baseball vs. Wayne State (DH) Tomorrow, 1 p.m. Ray Fisher Stadium Monday, April 6, 1987 i a # .r #r Witurs lose ante and ,t division to DETROIT (AP) - Rob Ramage's goal at 3:49 of overtime last night lifted St. Louis to a 3-2 NHL victory over the fading Detroit lked Wings, capping a dramatic weeklong comeback that gave the Blues th...…
…4 Page 10 -The Michigan Daily-Tuesday, October 6, 1987 Edwards back in business in NFL M' SPORTS OF THE DAILY races to win at Notre Dame By STEVEN GINNS Stanley Edwards is a businessman who will not let a picket line stand in his way. The former Wolverine running back is working for the replacement Detroit Lions. The squad consists of free agents, castoffs, and former players filling in for the striking members of the National Football Lea...…
…Page 10 -The Michigan Daily-Friday, November 6, 1987 I Vocalist Leslie Guinn is surely irresistible By David Hoegberg For those who know Leslie Guinn's singing from his recordings and local appearances, tomorrow night's recital of American songs at the Kerrytown Concert House will be a special treat. For those who don't know this nationally acclaimed baritone's work, consider this a "must see" event. Guinn is a local vocal treasure whos...…
…4 Wrestling vs. Minnesota Tonight, 8:00 p.m. Crisler Arena SPORTS Friday, February 6, 1987 Women's Basketball vs. Indiana Tonight, 6:00 p.m. Crisler Arena The Michigan Daily Page 10 -J -- E 4 Red seeks win over Lake By ADAM SCHEFTER How many times have you heard the expression, "defense wins games?" Has it been more than 149, the number of goals that Michigan has allowed this year? Defense is the main reason why Michigan is in seve...…
…Page 8- The Michigan Daily - Friday, March 6, 1987 Records Stanley Jordan mouths of purists, he also tackles Standards Volume 1 "Georgia on my Mind," "Silent Blue Note Night," and "My Favorite Things" (yes,that one, from The Sound of Music.) Luckily, Jordan's entranc- In an era of boring "new age" ing, evocative style saves the music that amounts to nothing album from its sickening potential. more than tranquilizing background, With only tw...…
…Page 10 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 6, 1987 M' softball team, takes three offour from Ohio State Tankers place sixth in NCAAs By KENNETH GOLDBERG And he huffed, and he puffed, and old man winter, working overtime into April, blew Vicki Morrow's toss to first into right field. With two outs in the top of the sixth, the errant throw allowed Ohio State's Karen Hyland to cross the plate with the eventual game-winning run in a 3-1 Buckey...…
