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…NEWS 'U' student proposes novel retail idea Finalist in entrepreneur con- test designs online site for rental baby clothing. SEE PAGE 2 OPINION Council's couch ban proposition won't sit The city shouldn't have con- trol over upholstered porch furniture. SEE PAGE 4 ARTS Grant Park's ever-growing gala Lollapalooza ropes in big acts and newer names alike for a three day urban escape. SEE PAGE 8 SPORTS Potential King of Big Ten lies with 'M' Michi...…

…OVER-EXPLORED Once innocuous, Dora the Explorer's makeover sends the wrong message. )PAGE 5 Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, February 9, 2010 michigandaily.com PATROLLNG CAMPUS POLICE SACUA votes to overhaul DPS oversight elections LSA senior Adam Runkle (back left) and Engineering junior Adrian Calderon (back middle) go over notes while LSA junior Brian Lee (front right) reads at an adult and transfer student study group held at the Chemistr...…

…When one show spawns the ~ Beilein says his tearn, once considered next, the audience is leftN T n t s dumber, but entertained. forgo a ss s if.it.risses the NIT. PAGE5 PAGE 8 ~Iie lidigan 0at~ Ann Arbor, Michigan MICHIGAN STUDENT ASSEMBLY MSA boosts funding for student orgs this semester Tuesday, March 9, 2010 michigandaily.com Campus group leaders say funding process should still be more accessible By ELYANA TWIGGS Daily StaffReporter Th...…

…between the BBC and Discovery, 'Life,' sticks to While Facebook is an inescapable the 'Planet Earthformula -- reality of campus life, is our loss of and it's awesome. PAGE 5 privacy inescapable as well? PAGE4 r Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, April 9, 2010 michigandaily.com RHA passes resolution in support of open housing' RHA and University Housing will draft gender-neutral option plan By DEBJANI MUKHERJEE Daily Staff Reporter The Universit...…

…4N6HFDRD WNT 4YE6R F E TR4A6EEO Thursday, September 9, 2010 micigndaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan THE TEXTBOOK MARKET New rules offer students more info for book buying Former head of the Democratic National Committee and former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean (left) and United States Rep. Mark Schauer last night in Rackham Auditorium. At rally, politicians urge crowd to vote in November midterms Federal law requires professors to release book list...…

…BACK IN THE TOURNEY MIX Michigan women's soccer - worst in the Kid Cudi takesr. Big Ten in 2008 - is going to the NCAA despondency to ne Tournament for the first time in four years. .on his latest album. PAGE 8 Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, November 9,2010 michigandaily.com MICHIGAN STUDENT ASSEMBLY Shirvell fired by attorney general over anti-gay blog AG Cox: Shirvell's of conduct unbecoming a state employee," Cox wrote in the state- actio...…

…Collegiate coffee: Ann Arbor baristas share their thoughts on the art of the brew and the role of a cup of Joe on and around campus. PAGE3B Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, December 9, 2010 michigandaily.com PETA floods 'U' president's office phones to decry class Animal rights group But despite the criticisms, which were so numerous on a staunch critic of Tuesday that a separate touch- tone phone menu was set up to use of pigs and cats scree...…

…21 Monday, August 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com U' student ranks among top five in business contest 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.coin ANDREW LAPIN Editor in Chief BRAD WILEY Business Manager 734-764-0558 Upholstered furniture caught fire on the porch of the rental house at 928 South State St. on the morning of Apr. 3. Vote looms on A 2 couch ban Engineering senior proposes online retail sit...…

…2 - Tuesday, February 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom 0 MONDAY: WEDNESDAY: In Other Ivory Towers Prfso Poie Before You Were Here Engfineering successU THURSDAY: FRIDAY: Campus Clubs Photos of the Week Though Engineering Lecturer Jeff Ringenberg is beau known for his atti- tude in the lecture hall, many of hia students are more familiar with him outside of the classroom. "I teach on Central Campus, andI ride the bus down," he...…

…2 - Tuesday, March 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 0 2 - Tuesday, March 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom MONDAY: In Oether Ivory Towers WEDNESDAY: Before You Were Here THURSDAY: FRIDAY: Campus Clubs Photos of the Week 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com JACOB SAI"OVITZ DAN NEW MAN Editor in Chief Business Manager 734-647-3336 734-764-555 smilovirz@michigandailycom tmdbusiness@gmailtc...…

…2 - Friday, April 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 0 2 - Friday, April 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom 0 MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers LEFT [SA senior Antwaun Stanley, lead singer of the band Groove Spoon, sings during band practice on Monday. Groove Spoon is an Ann Arbor-based jazz, sool and took band composed of tO Unioersi- ty stodents. (JAKE PR0MM/Daily) TOP RIGHT Kinesiology sopho- more Elliot Biddle (left),...…

…2A - Thursday, September 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2A - Thursday, September 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers TUESDAY: Michigan Myths WEDNESDAY: Professor Profiles FRIDAY: Photos of the Week FABULOUS FLAMINGO FUN Leim Irish Dance Leim, the Gaelic word for leap, defines the type of dance practiced in the Leim Irish Dance club: a combina- tion of high-energy leaps and lifts....…

…2 - Tuesday, November 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.con 2 - Tuesday, November 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycor n MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers L TUESDAY: Michigan Myths WEDNESDAY: Professor Profiles THURSDAY: FRIDAY: Campus Clubs Photos of the Week 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com JACOB SMILOVITZ KATIE JOZWIAK Editor in Chief Business Manager 734-418-4115 ext. 1252 734-418-4115 ext...…

…2A - Thursday, December 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2A - Thursday, December 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom MONDAY: TUESDAY: In Other Ivory Towers Michigan Myths WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: Professor Profiles CampusCubs Photos of the Week From knowing how to slip on the ice safely to protecting oneself from amug- ger,understandingthe artofself-defense can come in handy on a daily basis and Godai Ninpo - a...…

…Monday, August 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com MARIJUANA From Page 1 added to the agenda at 5 p.m. the pre- vious night, leaving little time for the public to review the item. Dennis Hayes, a local lawyer who now deals almost exclusively with medical marijuana issues, was the first of ten citizens to address the council in opposition to the resolution. He also made clear his suspicion of a hidden agenda. "You all should know be...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS DETROIT Bernero enters bid for Dem. primary in governor's race Partisanship and insider poli- tices are blocking efforts to restore Michigan's economic health, Lan- sing Mayor Virg Bernero said yes- terday as he kicked off his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor. Speaking at the Detroit Chassis LLC plant, the 45-year-old son of a former General Motors...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS SANTA ANA, Calif. Man charged for running student visa fraud ring A California man was charged yesterday with operating a ring of illegal test-takers who helped doz- ens of Middle Eastern nationals obtain U.S. student visas by pass- ing various proficiency and college- placement exams for them, federal authorities said. Eamonn Daniel Higgins, 46, of Laguna Niguel m...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, A pril 9, 2010 - 3 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, April 9, 2010 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS " LANSING 'Smart Grid' will bring $5M to state from federal gov't Michigan is getting about $5 million from the federal govern- ment to train electricians and other workers related to "smart grid" development. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the grant yester- day and said it could help tra...…

…0 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 3A * The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. Court won't order California to defend Proposition 8 California's highest court has refused to order Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown to appeal a ruling that overturned the state's gay marriage ban. The state Supreme Court yes- terday d...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 3 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS DETROIT New Jeep Grand Cherokee helps Chrysler rebound A year-and-half ago, Chrysler almost went under. Now, a new ver- sion of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is helping turn its fortunes around by narrowing its third-quarter loss and raising its confidence as it rolls out an unprecedented 10 new mode...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, December 9, 2010 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, December 9, 2010 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS LANSING Vote delayed on health benefits for same-sex couples The Michigan Civil Service Commission is postponing action on a proposal that could allow same-sex partners or other adults living with state employees to be covered by state-paid health insur- ance. The proposal was tabled yester...…

…Monday, August 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thi mtChtIganT 4aily Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ANDREW LAPIN EDITOR IN CHIEF RYAN KARTJE MANAGING EDITOR ALEX SCHIFF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent so...…

…4 - Tuesday, February 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com E-MAIL BRUNO AT BRUNORS@UMICH.EDU t it i tgan' fallt Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu BRUNO STORTINI d" , - J JACOB SMILOVITZ EDITOR IN CHIEF RACHEL VAN GILDER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MATT AARONSON MANAGING EDITOR . r . G c . .., °,. . r r -;, j a._ I ; 4 _ v o' es Unsigne...…

…4 - Tuesday, March 9, 2010 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 JACOB SMILOVITZ EDITOR IN CHIEF RACHEL VAN GILDER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MATT AARONSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position oftthe Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely ...…

…4 - Friday, April 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com E-MAIL DANIEL AT DWGOLD@l)UMICH.EDU Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu DANIEL GOLD JACOB SMILOVITZ EDITOR IN CHIEF RACHEL VAN GILDER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MATT AARONSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other si...…

…4A - Thursday, September 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com * E-MAIL SIMON AT SIMKAL@UMICH.EDU 17 an a Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu SIMON BORST IRAQ_____ 0 JACOB SMILOVITZ EDITOR IN CHIEF RACHEL VAN GILDER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MATT AARONSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's ed...…

…4 - Tuesday, November 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.corr Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan sinte 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MO 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu n { i i It clearly was about harassing Mr. Armstrong, not engaging in free speech.' - Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, in a statement regarding his decision to fire assistant attorney general Andrew Shirvell, as reported yesterday by The M...…

…4A - Thursday, December 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com E-MAIL CAMERONAT CNEVEUaU)UMICH.EDU 4Cl fidli~gan i atllJ Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu CAMERON NEVEU JACOB SMILOVITZ EDITOR IN CHIEF RACHEL VAN GILDER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MATT AARONSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's ...…

…A 'real' writer W hy don't you get off seventeen pages. You've heard it your soapbox every before, but beginning your work once in a while?" my in the morning and writing at uncle said, ref- least five pages is the only way to erencing my col- get anything done. Then there was umns. I respect that glorious day when I wrapped, his opinion - he's to put it in film-speak. Soon after, a former assis- however, came the crash where tant cameraman, t...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 5 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 5 How purple crayons changed my life COURTESY OF SCREEN GEMS "Before things go any further you should know this: I am a robot, and I'm starting to rust." No love for 'John' Channing Tatum acts like a half-naked robot in derivative romance By HANS YADAV Daily Arts Writer Every once in a while, a movie emerg...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 5 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 5 The endless chain of reality TV losers And then villainess Lola McStinkyfarts was finally brought to justice. Horror gon insan 'The Crazies' covers all the often-missed bases with genuine tension By NICK COSTON Daily Arts Writer Contemporary horror is a cesspool. Its entrants are neither scary nor enter- taini...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, A pril 9, 2010 - 5 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, April 9, 2010 - 5 '12' jurors take the stage tonight A stage adaptation of 'Twelve Angry Men' 0 keeps its made-for- the-screen feel By BRAD SANDERS DailyArts Writer Though the arduous experience of jury duty isn't something that many people want to experi- ence, Basement Arts's new play, Tonight at 7 "12," makes p.m. and 11 p.m.,...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com A MOMENT OF REMEMBERANCE SAMANTHA TRAUBEN/Daily LSA freshman Omar Fares participates in a group moment of silence on the Diag yesterday to remember those who have died in the Iraq War. LOT From Page 1A the space. "I would really like to see a large employer come in, a busi- ness that wanted to use that as a headquarters or an office facility," he said in an interview. The prime location of the Library...…

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…6A - Thursday, September 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Secs. Clinton, Gates denounce planned Quran burning in Fla. Former NBA, 'U' basketball player guilty of fraud Top national security advisors say burning could put Americans at risk overseas WASHINGTON (AP) - The top two national security advis- ers in President Barack Obama's Cabinet yesterday denounced plans by a small church in Florida to burn the Muslim holy book to...…

…6 - Tuesday, November 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 6 - Tuesday, November 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom From the University stage to FOX's 'Glee' 'A Very Potter Musical' star Darren Criss discusses his new TV role By Jacob Axelrad I Daily Arts Writer The University's boy who lived just landed himself a role on "Glee." It's time for alum Darren Criss, star of University and Internet phenom- enon "A Very Pott...…

…6A - Thursday, December 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com J Tuition tangle tests mettle of British coalition 0 Lawmakers will vote today on proposed tripling of university tuition fees LONDON (AP) - Britain's coali- tion government faces a reality check today when lawmakers vote on an unpopular proposal to triple university tuition fees, a plan that has brought students into the streets protesting about a broken campaign pro...…

…Monday, August 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 7 OIL SPILL From Page 1 stage when the spill occurred, oil likely deposited along the shoreline when waterlevels returned to normal, affect- ingwildlife in the area, Burton said. Though a large amount of oil leaked out of the pipeline, Burton said he does not think the leak will affect Lake Mich- igan, astheoilwilllikelybe deposited in smaller lakes first. Some of the oil will als...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 7 * The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 7 Members of the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs - the leading faculty governing body on campus - meet to discuss new procedures for faculty elections to the DPS Oversight Committee in the Fleming Administration Building yesterday. SACUA From Page 1 E kf I I I r action was taken to addre...…

…* The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 7 * The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 7 SACUA From Page 1 at large and that of student-athletes have risen since 2000, with an improvement from 68 percent to 84 percent for student-athletes and 82 percent to 88 percent for other stu- dents. One of Martin's goals as ath- letic director was to close the gap between the graduation rates of student-at...…

…0 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, April 9, 2010 - 7 HOUSING From Page 1 the campus campaign for gen- der-neutral housing. She said the survey helped make clear to the Spectrum Center and other orga- nizations involved in the campaign that students are on board with the proposition. She added that the proposal is LEO From Page 1 include - from this office - they don't include layoffs," Sullivan said at the time. "But we're a v...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 7A W SAMANTHA TRAUBEN/Daily Howard Dean rallies the crowd gathered at Rackham Auditorium last night, encouraging them to get involved in the midterm elections. Dean: Dems must win mi terms for Oba-mt P a to conti nue progress From Page 1A out the nation and to work tirelessly to make their desires heard. "So many Americans think all we have to do is vote and get our guy in...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 7 FIRESIDE CHAT From Page 1 diversity)," Coleman said. Coleman was also asked about how she reconciles the importance of diversity and academic excel- lence. She responded by saying the University never lowers its aca- demic standards to increase diver- sity, but rather that it takes a holistic approach among qualified appli- cants thatcincludes looking at a wide range of fac...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, December 9, 2010 - 7A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, Decemher 9, 2010 - 7A Back in his old position, Novak making strides At Nov rel b( JAKE FROMM/Daily Redshirt junior goalkeeper Chris Blais will play a huge part if the Wolverines want to upset No. 2 seed Akron on Friday. Breakdown: Akron hashevadatg Zacl a speci men's1 victory son. Tied half, H erly lof the top Novak But...…

…81 Monday, August 9, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Going gaga for Lolla Chicago celebrates the geeks and the greats at Lollapalooza By MIKE KUNTZ Daily Music Editor With each year, the giant outdoor music festival held in Chicago's scenic Grant Park has continually outdone itself, bringing together the Gagas and the Green Days of yesterday and today. Complete with two headlining stages at the northernmost and southernmost ends...…