…ews: 764DAILY dvertising: 7640554 I t t t t *ail One hundred seven years of editorialfreedom Tuesday January 27, 1998 __ r v4 , f - - tudy f y Jennifer Yachnin aily Staff Reporter The Center for Equal Opportunity, a hington D.C.-based think-tank, published report on the use of race as a factor in admis- ions procedures at Michigan public colleges nd higher education institutions, stating that e University uses racial criteria more tha...…
…2 - TheMichigan Daily - Tuesday, January 27, 1998 MSA Continued from Page 1 MSA's coursepack store would eliminate the high costs that students pay at other coursepack distributors because students would just pay for the cost of the paper and the cost of the ,copies instead of paying for overhead costs. The store would be open the first two months of each semester and would operate ): - of the basement of the Michigan Union Bookstore. Coursepa...…
…Vehicle chases plague Campus during weekend Ann Arbor Police Department gt. Larry Jerue said AAPD con- ducted three high-speed chases this past weekend. Two of these chases were on or near campus. The first was at I a.m. on Sunday, when an officer saw a man run a red light at the corner of Huron and Division streets. The suspect sped to 50 miles per hour on northbound Division Street and crossed the Broadway Bridge. hortly after, the man stopp...…
…4 The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Uib *idS= &ztiig 4'20 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the Nveirsity of Michigan JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor + }AkMs otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All ther articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michigan Daily. FR...…
…I Now Ur tdIthauftI Tom Hanks' rockin' directorial debut "That Thing You Do!" shows tonight at the U Club. For $1, you can check out the '60s action as the pop group The Wonders skyrocket from obscurity to super- stardom. Starring Hanks, Liv Tyler and Tom Everett Scott, the film offers a glimpse of a bygone era. The fun begins at 9 tonight. . Y , t n . D f+, . Tuesday January 27, 1998 eey *Sex, dialogue drive WB's brilliantly hormonal D...…
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…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, January 27, 1998 -' 7 - __LOcAL/STATE wd BAKER Continued from Page 1 Phillip Power (D-Ann Arbor) -- who have worked with Baker in the past - end this December. McFee said she does not plan to run for a second term. I[ do not plan to run for re-election," McFee said. "What former regent Baker ans to do is up for him to decide." McFee said her decision not to seek re-election stems from a desire to trim her res...…
…8 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, January 27, 1998 Reiser disappoints in Paul Reiser Babyhood Rob Weisbach Books ** Much of the world is star-struck, enamored by the lives of the select few lucky enough to call themselves celebrities. As a result of this obsession with H-lollywood, many famous individuals have begun to write novels. Americans have been pawns in this game numerous times, and now, they have lost another match. Paul Reiser, co...…
… COLLEGE PRO BASKETBALL BASKETBALL No. 20 Syracuse 84, BOSTON 94, GEORGE TOWN 66 New York 85 No. 13 S. Carolina TORONTO 91, 79, Philadelphia 87 FURMAN 52 Phoenix 98, No. 11 PRINCETON ATLANTA 91 59, Cleveland 94, New Jersey 50 MIAMI 93 Houston, SAN ANTONIO, inc. Seatt e SACRAMENTO, inc. PRO HOCKEY PITTSBURGH 4, St. Louis 2 Washington 2, N.Y. RANGERS 2 OTTAWA 2, Tampa Bay 1 PHILADELPHIA 3. N.Y. Islandes I. DALLAS 1, Toronto 0 Edmonton, COLORA...…
…10 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, January 27, 1998 No. 20 Syracuse blows out Georgetown in Big East fight WASHINGTON (AP) - With no legitimate center facing him, Etan Thomas went right to work and had the best game of his career. The sophomore center scored the first six points for Syracuse and surpassed his career high before the end of the first half. He had 17 points at the break, and finished with 23 as No. 20 Syracuse routed Georgetown...…
…News: 76-DAILY Advertising: 764-0554 Oman robbed near Alice loyd hall ® DPS cannot confirm if crime is related to Jan. 9 robbery By Reilly Brennan Daily Staff Reporter An armed robbery took place Friday ening on the southwest sidewalk near Alice Lloyd Residence Hall. The sus- pect, who jumped out at the victim and demanded money, wielded a knife, according to Department of Public Safety reports. DPS spokesperson Elizabeth Hall said the victim,...…
…2A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, January 26, 1998 NATION/WORLD PRISON Continued from Page 1A Washington D.C. during my internship and was scared by the unchecked power that went on there." Corey Fielder, a RAIL member, said she hoped those who heard the speakers will become involved in the cause. "RAIL does not hold events just so that the information can be absorbed and alter dry up," Fielder said. "We hope that the information will mobili...…
… CAAFL Six members of faculty receive Fulbright grants Six University faculty members received Fulbright scholar grants for 1997-98. Among the recipients are econom- ics Prof. David Lam, Engineering Prof. John Halloran, associate com- munications studies Prof. Richard Allen, assistant Social Work Prof. Ron Astor, psychology lecturer Gail Eisen and David Nicholls, a 'Rockefeller resident postdoctoral fel- ow at the Center for Afroamerican and A...…
…4A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, January 26, 1998 a7hje W ]Ch40,Igun 3 tti1 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief Edited andumanaged by ERIN MARSH students at the .Editorial Page Editor University of Michigan Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michigan...…
… Caston reads from 'Wounded' Poet Anne Caston wil read from "Fying Out with the Wounded" tonight at Shaman Drum. Caston is known for her emotiona style of poetry that delves into the ultimate pains of suffering and the inten sity of lovIng relationships. Caston won the NYU Press Pri for Poetry in 1996 and also the SUNY Paumanok Poetry Aaid in 1995. The reading will begin at 8 p.m. Call 662-7407 for further inorma tion. Monday January 26, 1998...…
…6A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, January 26, 1998 ] 11 I =4= v ***AVAIL. NOW I BDRM. in 3 bdrm. Clean hse., nice rmmtes. Near Ann Arbor coop, wshr./dryer., furn., 10 min. to Diag. $300/mo. neg. Kevin 998-1312. **2/3 BDRM BI-LEVEL apts. across from CCRB, spacious and fully loaded, Sept. & w **********PARKING!********** On campus parking! Special rates! 665-8825. 90 MUSTANG GT alarm w/keyless entry, CD, auto trans., white wlblack interior...…
…I The Michigan Daily - Monday, January 26, 1998 - 7A SKIP CLASS OFTEN? E FNAILY. i. FOR MORE INFORMATION. CAMP SUMMIT in New York has summer job openings for qualified stud. Cabin counselors, specialty instructors for all TEAM SPORTS, SWIMMNG, (WSIILGT), TENNIS, WATERS KIING, OUTDOOR AD- VENTURE PROGRAMS and more Great & benefits! Interviews on campus @ .M. Union, Wed, Feb. 18. Call 800-847- 8664 or 516-549-1090 for iterview tme. CAMP TAKA...…
…8A - The Michigan Daily -- Monday, January 26, 1998 'Baked' trip proves only half-fun C By Matthew Barrett Daily Arts Writer Billy Bong Thorton. Wesley Pipes. New Hollywood stars? Well, not exact- ly, even though the two are major play- ers in the pot-smoking comedy, "Half Baked." The names relate to the names of the stoners' favorite pipes. Make no mistake about it, plot is sec- ondary in this movie. Except for the marijuana twist, it's no...…
…i l le itf igFat i tt ,: Blue icers swept for first time in 2 years By Sharat Raju Daily Sports Writer OXFORD - For weeks, the hockey showdown between No. 4 Michigan and No. 7 Miami was highly regarded as a test for each team. If that is indeed the case, then Michigan is going to have to do some more studying. The first-place Wolverines (14-4-1 CCHA, 20-6-1 overall) were swept by RedHawks (12-5-2, 17-5-2). Miami won 4-3 on Saturday and 3-1 ...…
…- The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday, January 26, 1998 BA Standings NCAA Women's Basketball Results eastern Conference Western Conference Midwest Division Sunday East Memphis 73, Cincinnati 72 Midwest Atlantic Division team W Miami 26 N$ew York 24 New Jersey 23 Washington 22 Orlando 20 $oston 18 Philadelphia 14 Central Division tgam W Chicago 30 Indiana 28 Atlanta 26 Cleveland 24 Charlotte 25 Detroit 20 Milwaukee 20 Toronto 8 L 14 16 ...…
…The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday -- January 26, 1998 - 3B Wolverines overcome jetlag, top teams N . . 0III By Jacob R. Wheeler Daily Sports Writer When you lose the kind of senior class the Michigan men's swimming team did to graduation, contending for a national championship isn't usually a foreseeable goal. W Apparently, the Wolverines didn't know that. . No. 7 Michigan stole second place at the Dallas Morning News Classic this past week...…
…4B - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - January 26, 1998 HOCKEY Quotable: "I'm kind of like a fireman. You never know when the fire's going to start, but you always have to be ready to put it out:" - Goaltender Greg Malicke The Three Stars The Michigan Daily hockey writ- ers picks for Michigan's three stars of the garmer 'third Star: Greg Crozier After sitting out Friday's game, the junior forward scored Michigan's third goal in Saturday'...…
…ASKETBALL The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - January 26, 1998 - 58 Quote of the Week "Defensively, we played well enough to win, but offensively we didn't We should have been playing well enough to beat this Michigan coach Brian Ellerbe, commenting on the loss to Illinois. brange Krush too much for 'M' By 11m Rose Daily Sports Editor CHAMPAIGN - The festivities surrounding the Super dw l may have been out of control, but they didn't have m...…
…6B - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - January 26, 1998 BASKETBALL i Thomas fills big shoes in victory Johns returns to :. spark board work By Andy Latack and Tracy Sandier "PaiyIV Sports \Xntcrs Michigan guard Stacey 'Thomas has done fairly well avoiding the dreaded sophomore jinx. Going into yesterday's game against Iowa, last year's Big Ten Freshman of the Year was averaging 1 1.9 points and 6.4 rebounds. In her past two games, wi...…
…19 The Michigan Daily- SPORTSMonday January 26, 1998 - 7B .'M' gymnasts shake u the record books y Jason Emeott or The Daily 'The music pumped "Let me see your booty shake!" .;dUribg the Michigan Dance Team's performance at the 4ien's gymnastics meet Saturday night. Inside Cliff Ken Arena, there was a whole lotta shakin' goin' on as -three of the nation's finest gymnastics teams took the 'loor. The No. I1 Michigan men's gymnastics team ...…
…8B- The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - January 26, 1998 After seeing so much in 4 years, the reason for doing this job becomes clear. o Schembechler wrapped his strong fin- gers around his golf club a couple of years ago, wound up and smacked a drive off the tee with a gruff grunt. SPLASH! The ball went straight into a water hazard about 15 feet away. Though it was a charity tourna- ment, Bo was in no mood for smiles after that shot. His f...…
…ews: 76-DAILY dvertising: 764-0554 WE ran *ail One hundred seven years of editorlfreedom Friday January 23, 1998 fi~ 4.... K x a, .. « ...., l .M7 ...... 'R:.. : r, ...r., yfi. ,,. ......, .. ..... ev . ' '?._". onet xhibit to attract rowds Anna Kovalszki Anitha Chalam ly Arts Writers As many a museum connoisseurs uld tell you, a Monet hangs in the rmanent collection of the niversity's Museum of Art. lled "La Debacle," or "The kup of the...…
…2 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 23, 1998 NATION/WORLD MONET Continued from Page 1 together since originally leaving the artist's studio more than 100 years ago. They were originally painted in the French village of V6theuil, located just west of Paris. Monet's time spent there represents a crux in the artist's life. Interim Museum Director Carole McNamara said the exhibition will be arranged according to theme. Displayed alongside ...…
…--LOCALISTATE -- The Michigan Daily - Friday. January 23, 1998 - 3 Fugitive to be extradited to Ann Arbor Timothy Lange, a former Ypsilanti resident, is currently being extradited back to Ann Arbor for a multitude of crimes, according to Ann Arbor Police Department reports. Lange reportedly rented a room at the Quality Inn on Washtenaw Avenue on Monday evening and then solicited a female escort from a service in Wayne County. When a woman ...…
…4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 23, 1998 le £irbiguu ailg 420 Maynard Street -Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan :: . :: . JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor OTABLE QUOTABLE,, 'He built a new spirit of cooperation with the community and transformed Flint into an urban university.' -Former University President James Duderstadt, on the resignation of the Univers...…
… Proving that it's a "SpiceWorld" after all, the Spice Girls' first film debuts today. Setting their sights on world domination, the Girls are chronicled as they prepare for their first major concert. The comedy also stars Richard E. Grant as their uptight manager and includes guest appearances by Elton John, Roger Moore and some really big shoes. Opens today at Briarwood & Showcase. Friday January 23, 1998 5 Oily 'Phantoms' creates huge m...…
…6 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 23, 1998 LOST GOLD CHAIN & cross at CCRB. Finder please call again 936-2640. Number you left was a wrong number. LOST: GOLD BRACELET. generous reward if found. Please call 669-9339. Lost on Tues Jan. 13. **********PARKING!********** On campus parking? Special rates! 665-8825. 90 MUSTANG GT alarm w/keyless entry, CD, auto trans., white w/black interior, power windows/locks, 92K, exc. cond., owned si...…
…LoCALISTATE The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 23, 1998 - 7 Few interns work in West Wing Pope meets with Castro, preaches to thousands in Cuba INTERNS actually around th cials" andysad Continued from Page . tions could happen that one would come across a high- Lewinsky was in t ranking official. It's the lower-level staff you have to have sp members you become close with." do that). You have Jamarkin said it's more plausible for more pr...…
…8 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 23, 1998 Hard to swallow 'Rain' drowns itself in downpour of cliches By Prashant Tamaskar I)aly Arts Writer The huge success of the epic "Titanic" has all but guaranteed the continuation of a stale trend through the next year: the disaster film. Just when it seemed that Hollywood was about to bury the genre after bombs like "Dante's Peak" and "Volcano," James Cameron's "Titanic" came along and captured...…
…I The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 23, 1998 - 9 Ahnen shares 'Act' at Shaman Drum Denzel Washington and John Goodman try to beat the devil In "Fallen," directed by Gregory Hobilt ("Prim Script raises Fallen from f AHNN Continued from Page 5 Ahnen s style is extremely graceful x and fluid; one can complete this whole collection in one sitting. Though her characters and stories are so life-like, she has the perfect balance of tension and...…
… MEN'S No. 6 Stanford at COLLEGE WASH, ST., nc BASKETBALL No. 20 FLOR. ST. 83. PENN STATE 83 Wake Forest 59 Northwestemn 45 No 22 U.R. 73. No. 4 Utahat Vrg ech 66 Air Force, inc No. 24 Hwai 65, No.5ARZONAS C E 63 Oregon 57 MARQUETTE 66, No. 25 Cincinnatti 63 WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL No. 2 Connecticut 89. SETON HALL 59 No. 9 Arizona at Oregon, inc. N. 11 U.N.C 67. NC. State 64 No. 13 UTAH 71. A r Force 54 No. 14 STAN. at Washington St., inc...…
…I The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 23, 1998 - 11 Shakespeare at home around world By Uma Subramanian Da sport \ fter The Olympic Games are the ultimate goal in any amateur sport. Only three Michigan women's swimmers have rep- resented their native countries at the prestigious event. Sophomore Shannon Shakepe are is the most recent Wolverine to accomplish this feat. Besides the Olympic Games, Shakespeare has other international experienc...…
…12 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 23, 1998 FRIDAYFOCUS An Arbor homeless attempDt to overcome past, rebuild lives Lorraine sat in front of Good Time Charlie's last week 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 their eyes and turned their heads the o...…
…WEu *rnt News: 76-DAILY Advertising: 764-0554 One hundred seven years of editoril freedom Thursday January 22, 1998 I a I 11RVA SAYS NFA mi: iiliglig1 1 1 i; I 11 1 i II i!;j ffi i: imi1:1 I Neims to resign as 'U' Fint ghaCellor U Cites a desire to 'pur- sue other opportunities' as reason for departure By William Nash Daily Staff Reporter Charlie Nelms announced his plans retire after a relatively short - but eventful - career as chanc...…
…2A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 22, 1998 NATION/WORLD HUERTA Continued from Page 1A celebrations honoring King. "On MLK day it's important to remember the point is we've struggled to come to a certain point, but we're still struggling," said L SA senior Farrah Wilder. "We have to give respect to and learn about all different struggles." Carmen Guerrero and David Rocha, two berry-farm workers from Watsonville, Califjoined Huerta o...…
…I LOCAL/STATE i e micntgan vaity - i nursoay, January zit - i Exercise helps cancer survivors' mental health . Working up a light sweat helps improve the mental health of breast cancer survivors, according to a study led by Kinesiology Prof. Victor Katch. The study indicates that aerobic exercise, such as riding a bike and climbing stairs, significantly reduces depression and anxiety levels in sur- vivors. The earlier the exercise is begun...…
…4A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 22, 1998 U1we £idii gdlgN 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan ';-: JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michi...…
…I NATION/WORLD The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 22, 1998 -- 5A New allegations target president Pope calls for U.S. policy changes in visit to Cuba Clinton presidency in jeopardy with possible c riminal charges ahead Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON - This week, President Clinton faced a civil lawsuit for sexual harassment that could have resulted in much embarrassment and a money damage award. Now, he faces something far more ominous...…
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…A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 22, 1998 if II U: lost & found LOST GOLD CHAIN & cross at CCRB. Finder please call again 936-2640. Number you left was a wrong number. LOST: GOLD BRACELET. generous reward if found. Please call 669-9339. Lost on Tues Jan. 13. ***AVAIL. NOW 1 BDRM. in 3 bdrm. Clean hse., nice rmmtes. Near Ann Arbor coop, wshr.'dryer., fum., 10 min. to Diag. $300/mo. neg. Kevin 998-1312. ****"**"PARKING!"""""*** O...…
… NATION/Wo RLD The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 22, 1998 - 9A .'Mad' cow industry fights back Supreme Court rules lying by public workers is punishable Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON - Insisting on honesty as the only policy, the Supreme Court ruled yes- terday that public employees can be punished for lying, even when they merely deny an accu- sation that later turns out to be true. There is no "right to make false statements," said C...…
… ftib Akftga dtg .......... COLLEGE BASKETBALL No. 2 UNC 74, N.C. STATE 60 NO. 7 KENTUCKY 70, Alabama 67 NO. 9 PURDUE 82, Ohio State 71 NO. 10 UCLA at USC, inc. Michigan State 78. NO.12 0WA57 NO. 14 MISS. 80, Louisiana St. 58 NOT RE DAME 83 No. 15 Syracuse 63 NO. 17 S. CARO. 81, Tennessee 51 No. 19 Arkansas 79 Auburn 65 PRO BASKETBALL Detroit 87. DENVER 67 N.Y. KN'CKS 97. Indana 89 L.A. Lakers 119, PHOENIX 109 CHICAGO 110, Charlotte 79 PR...…
…The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 22, 1998-11A 'M' men's gymnasts to be put to the test Blue women must go on shorthanded By David DenHerdw Daily Sports Writer -If you have to dive into deep water, you might as well do it head-first. That's exactly how the Michigan n's gymnastics team will kick off its Ten schedule this weekend. The Wolverines are slated to host No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Penn State on Saturday at Cliff Keen Arena at 7 p.m. ...…
… 12A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 22, 1998 NATION/WORLD Arafat demands more of West Bank from Israel k5, F : C , ,:: ;N * PLO leader arrives in Washington saying Israelis must honor agreements made in 1993 and 1995 WASHINGTON (AP) - Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, arriving here for talks with President Clinton, demanded Yes- teiday that Israel abide by its agreement to cede West Bank pd to the Palestinians. "I'm not aski...…
