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…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 - 5B 4naomy of a class discussion: Nkltzsche disciples, ki _pies and butt-sm oockcrs ilasses large enough to require dis- cussions tend to be filled with all different types of people. In such an environment, one has the opportunity to see Yellow classmates up close and personal and Jecome privy to their innermost intellectual thoughts and personal otions regarding the bject matt...…

…6B - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 Ffrst day 10s always a roller coaster of emotion Legalized marijuana would solve issues. must admit. T he day I moved ito my college dorm room,d Iwas a wreck. I was sick. The humidity added a thick, sticky fog to the air. Earlier that morning, my boyfriend and I had said our goodbyes to each other before he left for school hundreds of mriles away, and before I left for Ann Ar...…

…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 - 7B ollow thI, list to have college fun n the interest of honesty, here's a disclaimer: I am probably not the ideal person to be giving anyone advice, I'm speaking from the highly confused vantage point of a senior without a thesis topic, who is all too soon to be an English graduate without a job. I've begun to think, in fact, that all these advice columns really ought to be writt...…

… 8B - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 Ann Arbor's atmasphere makes the 'U' unique T he question really is funny when you think about it. 'Why did you come to the University?' It's a question you'll be asked about a million times before you leave school, and I think I've heard every answer there is. They range from "I've always loved the football team" to "Well, I didn't get into Cornell." What makes these answers...…

…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 - 9B eAll you wanted to know - ut were afraad to ask STUDENT GROUPS inutes after arriving at Orientation, the first thought racing through your mind was p robadly, "Wow, this really sucks" This information is based on good, solid research. After all, this is what happened to everyone we know. According to the University, first- year Orientation is supposed to "encourage prospecti...…

…10B - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 Students need to explore all options before GREEK Continued from Page 18 join any organization, including a fraternity or sorority. The Greek system, particularly at the University does have much to offer the student body and surrounding community. It overflows with active and eager student leaders, stresses academics, par- ticipates in philanthropic events and provides a nea...…

…S mbols of e V ast a 4lfetime ollowing a long family legacy of Michigan alumni, I entered the University with a less than enthu- siastic outlook. My parents would probably say this is an understatement. I vowed never to own and much less wear any Michigan paraphernalia. I cringed each time my mother boasted that she "bleeds maize and blue." I pretended not to know the words to "The Victors!" And I laughed as my Dither, a recent University grad...…

…2C - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 E-mail becomes a crucial * element of student life at 'U' By Adam Zuwerink Daily Staff Reporter From keeping in touch with friends around the world to a cheap, quick way of asking your parents for money to checking on the latest announcements from professors, e-mail has become a major form of communication for University students. "I check my e-mail at least once or twice a d...…

…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 -3C A PERFECT UNION After nearly 100 years, the Michigan Union is still a home By Susan T. Port and Jennifer Yachnin Daily Staff Reportrs Although it began as an all-male club, the Michigan Union has progressed into a home for all students. "It has always struck me as ironic that the Union, started as a member-organization for white men, has evolved into the center for many student...…

…4C - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 -NORTH CAMPUS Media Union, Pierpont draw 'U' students north By Mark Francescutti Daily Staff Reporter When University students tire of the hustle and bus- tle of Central Campus and downtown, a sanctuary lies only a few short minutes away. New and old students who live on the University's main campus often miss the pleasures of North Campus, one of the most scenic areas of Ann ...…

…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 - 5C ormer Golden Apple winners enrich lecture halls, students education By Erin Hohuos Daily Staff Reporter Stories of laughter and intrigue dominate the mem- ries and experiences of some of the Universities' most prominent professors. "For me, this is a place of intellectual splendor that has as its first characteristic freedom," said Ralph Williams, an English and religion profe...…

…6C - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 Entering the University is challenging enough. Below is a guide to 'U' housing with bunches of vital information. On the Hill Mary Markley Hall Location: On Washington Heights next to School of Public Health Number of students: 1,180 students (505 female, 675 male) Special programs/opportunities: 21st Century program (in-house living/learning); Underground snack bar General i...…

…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 - 7C Students travel the world to study languages, cultures By Uma Subramanian Daily Staff Reporter Istanbul, Johannesburg, Paris and Rome. The names of these cities cause many University students to conjure images of ancient civilizations, famous landmarks, and the allure of foreign food and remote cultures. ut at the University's Office of International Programs and the Overseas O...…

…8C - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 Fraternities,sororties'Greek to many first-year students By Susan T. Port Daily Staff Reporter Fraternity parties, community ser- vice and friendships are aspects that motivate many students to rush campus fraternities and sororities. The Greek community, comprised of the Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Association and the Black Greek Association, is the largest stude...…

…The Michigan T Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 - 9C PS officers keep watch, 1end helping hand to ' Presenting the new PowerBook G3 It's been rethought and reengineered from cover to cover. It's sleek. It's intelligent. It's endlessly adaptable. Oh, and one other thing. By Rick Freeman Daily Staff Reporter Department of Public Safety Officer Mark West can patrol campus for four hours and the only time he'll turn on his li...…

…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998- - 10C Problems with food or weight? We can help. r COUNSELING . EDUCATION . SUPP ORT GROUPS KEFERRAL HELPLINE for problem eating, anorexia, bulimia and compulsive eating CENTER FOR EATING DISORDERS 111 North First (near First and Huron) 734-668-8585 a non-profit agency serving Ann Arb~or since 1963 1 At FANTASY ATTIC COSTUMES$ W54d k a Y!_ r "t *theme party supplies *gag ...…

…Don't sleep through 'U> roductions M any of us come into Ann Arbor thinking that we are cultured, or at least somewhat in touch with spheres of society other than our own. We think that we live on the cutting edge of diversity and artistic expres- sion. We think that we have our eyes wide open to the spectrum of little worlds that make up the entire society. We think we know what life's all about. Coming from south-suburban cago, I thought I k...…

…2D - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 FUTURE Continued from Page1D 1959. Galleries exhibiting such art forms as paintings, sculpture and jewelry abound, but many of the newer exhibition spaces in Ann Arbor offer alternatives to the com- mercial art market. Zoom gallery, launched in April by University '95 alumnae Todd Cashbaugh and School of Art graduate student Heather Boykin, is one of the non-profit contemporar...…

…The Michioan Daily -- Naw.gtiirlpnt FAtinn -gpntomhor R 100S2 _._ ltl Sculptor finds art in natre AraKoval=Mk Daily Arts Writer In sunshine and rain, a sculptural group forms in front of the audience's eyes, and visiting artist Patrick Dougherty's sculpture making has received support from the Ann Arbor and University community in several ways. The community was able to par- take in the project during its forma- t by stopping by, admiring, as...…

…4D - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 Museum -provides fun for all ages By Christine M. Paik Daily StaffReporter That old saying "seeing is believing" may be true, but at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, maybe the proper motto should be "doing is believing." At the Hands-On Museum, one won't find signs that say, "please do not touch the display," as visitors are encouraged to use their hands to engage in the dif- fe...…

…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 - 5D Minority actors simply aren't Oscars priority By Prashant Tamaskar Daily Arts Writer On the eve of the Academy Awards ceremony celebrating the best films and performances of 1995, Reverend Jesse Jackson published an essay on the lack of nominations received by people of color. His protest of the Oscars and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences received widespread pu...…

…6D -- The Michigan Daily -- New Student Edition -- September 8, 1998 3- __4 s I' IT_. E A , 3 St Fresh imaginative vegetari an cuisine .err THE Great Drinks!. Great Prices'! Woodland Plaza 734-668-6603 T1raver Village 734-662-3664 AftVlt& 9 . Michigan Union 734-+669-8977 Ctering Dept. 73-662-7701 1 UJNIVERSIT Y CLUB New Menu! Dessert.« Cappuccino . Fresh Juice Bar 314 EAST LIBERTY ANN ARBOR 662.1111 Voted Best Low Calor...…

…- 4 e _ n r D lIv Ncw t udnt D I .: ,. .,, , ..-. i--:R . - .. p.., 1 tn ti~ mom Scored 9 out of 10 for food- Ann Arbor News Restaurant Review *We are the only* Chinese restaurant in town serving brown rice _________________________WEST HURON z 116 S. Mn Stret __________________________WASHINGTON T1jc imew Lime cIutmcse sPectdLlit.tm twsAuz TtTc ctIMCse cutime fruit, to-f u and vegetarian dishes " strawberry with beef " papaya with...…

…8D - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 'U' museums' exhibits. range from dinosaur skeletons to Monet MUSEUMS Continued from Page 1D Eastern artifacts, including figurines of gods and goddesses, as well as mummy cases, occupy another gallery. A tempo- rary exhibit, entitled "Reconstructing Personal Style in Late Antiquity" shows decorative garments of clothing worn from the 4th to 7th-Century Common Era, and examine...…

…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 - 9D Renovations mark Michigan Theater's changes this fall By Peter Meyers Daily Staff Reporter University students stepping onto campus this fall will find many differ- ences in the Michigan Theater from when they lefl town. The historic theater is undergoing a $4.4-million renovation that will peel off the current facade to restore the theater to its 1928 look. The theater will s...…

…100 - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 A2 Film Festival offers choices By Gerard Cohen-srtgnaud saily Arts riter Does' the thought of seeing Arnold Schwarzenegger, spouting one-liners in yet another overhyped, poorly acted and bewilderingly inane movie make you sick to your stomach? If so, you might find solace in the offerings of the Ann Atbor Film Festival, which features a refreshing and eclectic mix of experi...…

… FOCUS The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8. 1998 - 11D Since the October, 1939 release of Frank Capra's "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," Hollywood has tried to examine the intriguing and remote world of American politics. From corruption and cover-ups to farce and fear- lessness, filmmakers have depicted how the political system can be manipulated by the powerful, dominat- ed by the heroic and idealized by the public. This ...…

…191) - Th I ')flDailv -- Ne~w Stuident fEdition - September 8. 1998 I.. I I USED COMPUTERS AND USED FURNITURE Desks, Tables, Chairs, Dressers, Chests, Sofa Beds, Mattresses, Electronic Goodies, Etc... .r PLYMOUTH HURON 2 PARKWAY m *z KAXTER 01 UNIVERSITY 3241 Baxter OF MICHIGAN PROPERTY DISPOSITION 764-2470 Noon to 4p.m., M-F BACK TO SCHOOL SALE We sell previously rented furniture at remarkably low prices!*. r"I LIVING ROOM Sofas F...…

…M' sports: You never really know 0 unny thing about college sports s, you never really know. Just when it looks as if the signs all point in the same direction - to anoth- er four-loss season, say, as was the widespread forecast for Michigan's football team at this time last year - they have a way of surprising you with a U-turn. Just when you think the script has already been penned - poof The dreaded rebuilding year is rewritten *o Michigan'...…

…2E - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 All-America Haro takes fourth in regional all-around By David DenHerder Daily Sports Writer One All-America honor was not enough for LaLo Haro. It has been 28 years since Michigan has had an All-American in the all-around. This past sea- son, sophomore LaLo Haro broke that skid, placing fourth at the NCAA Championships at Penn State. But after Berkeley claimed the team title on...…

… FOOTBALL The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 - 3E Champion product of team unity ASADENA, Calif. - It was a glorious site. As the last two sec- onds expired on Washington State quarterback Ryan Leaf and the Cougars' chance to upend the No. I team in the country, the Wolverines finally had a chance to relax. The scoreboard read Michigan 21, Washington State 16. Rose Bowl cham- pions. National champions. A perfect *ec...…

…4E - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 BASKETBALL Future uncertain at Crisler F rom the day he arrived in Ann Arbor, Brian Ellerbe's job whatever it was - drew con- troversy in enormous proportions. After all, in just 12 months, his job title changed four times. The story of the Michigan basket- ball team is well-documented. Dirty dealings emerged in the summer of 1997, yet went unproven as the NCAA and a Kansas l...…

… HOCKEY The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8. 1998 - 5E All that matters is ,final result heMichigan hockey team did a T clot of losing in the 1997-98 sea- son. But, in the end, who really cares? The Wolverines dropped their first game at Yost Ice Arena in 36 games. They lost to Michigan State four times, including the Great Lakes Invitational championship game - *Michigan's first time falling short of *at title in a decade...…

…'' 6E - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 Death of 'M' wrestler taints promising season, leads to new NCAA policies By Uma Subranuanian Daily Sports Writer For the members of the Michigan wrestling team, the 1997-98 season was one they will never forget. What started out as a promising season soon was over- shadowed by the tragic loss of teammate Jefferey Reese. Reese's death just prior to the start of the season ...…

… WOMEN'S BASKETBALL The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 -- 7E lbunament ailed to ollow scr t SCALOOSA, Ala. - It wasn't supposed to end like this. 'Ihe Micng an women's basketball team's storybook season was supposed to have a storybook ending. The Wolverines, who in two years went from the joke of the Big 'en to the class of the Big Ien, were supposed to beat seventh-seeded UCLA in the first round of the NCAA Toumam...…

…8E - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 '97 season may preview future volleyball success Harris stands out in second year on links By TJ. Berka and Josh Kleinbaum Daily Sports Writers It occurs countless times in the world of sports -a team comes out of nowhere to have a remarkable season and falls back into the realm of also-rans just as quickly. The Michigan volleyball team had its best season ever with a 21-12 r...…

…The Michigan Daily- New tudent Edit ion - September 8 1998 - 9E soccer takes first tournament title By Jacdb Wheeler Daily Sports Writer Fgur years ago, Debbie Belkin took over a Michigan soccer team with no histry and an uncertain future. But no1 ivJth a Big Ten tournament cham- * ip under their belts, the W cjnes stand on the threshold of a solii.,pst, a bright future and an even mos citing present. Michigan claimed its first-ever post sea...…

…IE The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8. 1998 "a since 1 go W 91 p GM40 a . A 4W UP-0 WereMor TaABoktoe '.+wJ!u =2 OftAf andagifts iompute *Fllsrie op cntr am 1 r I I~ga Pi Tradition 341 "'t _ .. ' _ 7 r' i H I a1 Sa J I:r1 f 1 /7~t // 1. dy f ;. r' 440. '1i e 17 - - . - - . ... ""- f - -- - - -' - ,-. , 1 NORTH U C549 SOUTH UNIVERSITY Wing * ilm Development r software & rentalIs -------- - m- F Ir...…

…fts easy to fall love wi k A2 nn Arbor first seduced me dur- ing orientation. Orientation undoubtedly sees its fair share of seductions; mine was innocent. I was sitting at the Brown Jug with a bunch of similarly uninitiated orien- tees, discussing the Rolling Stones song "Beast of Burden" The god of the Jug must have heard, because about 30 seconds later a local radio station began piping that very song throughout the restaurant. This coincid...…

…2F - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 Ci tycouncil members: students get involved By Peter Meywo Daily Staff Reporter Although Ann Arbor is a city with a distinctive character and 110,000 residents, students often find that the immense size of the University clouds the rest of Ann Arbor so that students never get a chance to explore the greater community. City Council member Chris Kolb said he would like to see mor...…

…Focus The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8. 1998 - 3F U' fe i5I *Ann Arbor's homeless attempt to overcome past, rebuild lives Lorraine sat in front of Good Time Charlie's earlier this year with her 13-year-old boy at her *side, begging students to give money to "a hungry, homeless family." She received a few slices of pizza and a Pocket full of spare change, but the donors were out- numbered by students who averted thei...…

…-4-- The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - ; nhPr I ' State tree** ear TANNING CENTER ( Formerly Lndlcss Summer on State St. U of M Campus 216 S. State 42rd floor-Above Zanzibar Restart1-t 747-8844 Get a great looking tail in just minutes out ot your busy schedule! Walk ins or appointments welcome f*30 Lamp Beds f Stand uip units * Visits up to 25 Minutes f Clean, Friendly Enfv iron men11t * Air .Conditioned comfI ort * Packages and m...…

…The Michigan Daily -- New Student Edition -- Septemb er 8, 1998 - 5F r/-,4 'Angelo 's is the greatest place in the Big Ten... Folks curl around the block in an hour-long wait. A11,just to eat toast, hash browns, bacon, and eggs that happen to be the best on earth. The folks that run the place are great. Their fresh-baked raisin bread is world rekn own. " -from Big Ten Country by Bob Wood 1100 E. Catherine at Glen * 761-8996 Weekdays 6amn-Spm...…

…6F - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 MEMORY LANE A2 history colored by wars, presidential visits By katie Plona DilyStaff Reporter What's in a name'? For two early settlers, the answer was clear. In fact, the hometown of the University of Michigan is named after the wives of the trendsetters, both of whom went by the name Ann. And after observing the plentiful population of trees, the name Ann Arbor seemed nat- ...…

…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 - 7F In the ouse Schroer not afraid to speak her mind -ev By Jeffrey Kosseff Daily News Editor Like the thousands of students who will graduate from the University this year, Mary Schroer is preparing to update her resume. "I'm learning all the new buzz- words that will make me mar- ketable," Schroer said. But unlike the future graduates, Schroer (D-Ann Arbor) is searching for a...…

…8F- The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 Bars add flavor of nightlife to tame Ann Arbor streets By Fred Link Daily Staff Reporter Whether it's a break from studying or a sweekend jaunt, there is little doubt that, at some point, the Ann Arbor bars will yelcome drinkers of all shapes and sizes. And, after one's 21st birthday, numer- ous bars swing open their doors and beckon patrons. A good place to start is Scorekeepe...…

…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 -9F d - ' rK> N, " '.' ~j. n SF"1 1 y yn h Numerous shopping venues on campus provide varying styles of clothing to choose By Erln Holmes Daily Staff Reporter For those who haven't gone broke from paying tuition, Ann Arbor shop- ping offers another way to empty the pocketbook. From the ordinary to the unusual, Ann Arbor caters to University students with two distinct shopping are...…

…10F - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 WJJX 640 AM- Student-run: AM I I It WTKA 1050 AM - News, talk, sports I WAAM 1600 AM News, talk, sports I I 1 I I t -1 I I I - I - I - S - I~~I - I - I - S - I - S - I - I - I I ~ S - I I m~m T I T T I JEl I 88.3 Student 88.7 Modern rock 89.1 EMU 93.1 Hip-hop 947 Classic rock, 95.5 Easy listening I I r r r I T I t I T I 96,3 Mod...…

…T w ew1 tt . News: 76-DAILY Advertising: 7640554 One hundred six years of editorialfreedom Monday September 8,1997 UA Students' react to pending lawsuit By Jeff Kosseff Daily Staff Reporter A looming lawsuit challenging the University's affirmative action policies has sparked campuswide debate among the student body. The four state representatives orga- zing a class-action lawsuit have been contact with more than 400 people who say they...…

…2A -- The Michigan Daiy - Monday, September 8, 1997 NATION/WORLD LAWSUIT Continued from Page1A Co-chair of the Michigan Federation of College Democrats Sara Deneweth an SNRE sopho- more, said that in order to receive a full education, students should learn among many different peo- pie. "Part of getting a good educa- tion is a diverse community," Deneweth said. "I am outraged at the lawsuit.: Deneweth noted that athletes and children of alu...…