…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, January 18, 2008 -5 CONCERT PREVIEW ML COURTESY OF STONESTHROW The famed Detroit producer J Dilla died in 2006 of lupus A'Collage'party Mos Def is widely respected and praised for his socially-conscious rhymes. UMS brings another top-notch performer to the prestigious Hill ByLLOYD CARGO DailyArts Writer Mos Def - and his Big Band -is another impressive get forthe University Musical Society's...…
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…8 - Friday, January 18, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 0 MICHIGAN 79, LIVING ON A PRAYER New coaches Last-second heave forces overtime in'M' win square off By CHRIS MESZAROS Daily Sports Writer MADISON - Luck is the only word to describe it. And the Michigan women's bas- ketball team found it in the form of a 40-foot 3-pointer by sophomore Krista Phillips. The basket forced overtime for the Wolverines (4-2 Big Ten, 11- 5 ove...…
…HAPPY HOUR: The best ways to unwind in A2 before 7 p.m. The B-side MEN'S HOOPS: Wolverines fall to the Illini Sports, Page 5A C . P filic i oaI1 4,3atim Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, January 17,2008_ michigandaily.com COKE CONTROVRS . Some skeptical as'U'keeps - Coke contract COMMNMM 2008 Following report,'U' to continue contracts worth about $1.2M By CHARLES GREGG-GEIST Daily StaffReporter Two days after the University. received a rep...…
…2A - Thursday, January 17, 2008 MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers TUESDAY: Arbor Anecdotes WEDNESDAY: FRIDAY: The Extremist Explained _Before You Were Here A poet's protest Across the nation, marijuana and possession is a criminal offe with daunting consequences. C side of the boundaries of Ann Ar carrying just the slightest amour the popular drug results in expen: fines and possible jail time. But in the city limits marijuana laws much more l...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Lawmaker says CIA told official not to destroy tapes The CIA official who gave the command to destroy interroga tion videotapes apparently acted against the direction of his supe- riors, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee said yesterday. "It appears he hadn't gotten authority from anyone," said Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-Holland), spe...…
…4A -Thursday, January 17, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com my Id iigan Balih Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu KARL STAMPFL IMRAN SYED JEFFREY BLOOMER EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represe...…
…5A - Thursday, January 17, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com OUTCLASSED Young Michigan squad can't hang with talented Illini By MARK GIANNOTTO Daily Sports Editor CHAMPAIGN - Illinois seniors Shawn Pruitt and Brian Randle taught the Michigan men's basketball team a tough lesson last MICHIGAN 57 night ILLINOIS 75 - the immeasurable value of four years experience in college basketball. In their 75-57 loss to Illinois, the youthful ...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 7A WANT TO WORK FOR THE DAILY? COME TO ONE OF OUR MASS MEETINGS 420 Maynard St. * Tonight " Sunday, Jan. 27 7 p.m. LAWSUIT From Page 1A Dec. 4 on behalf of Marlin Air with a Michigan Court of Claims judge in Lansing. The airline company is seek- ing more than $1 million in com- pensation from the University for the remaining two years of the contract, according to court docu...…
…S 8A - Thursday, January 17, 2008 COKE From Page 1A ists pushed the University to cut its contracts with the company. The Colombia investigation, which is being conducted by the United Nations' International Labour Organization, has not been completed. Members of the Campaign to Cut Contracts with Coca-Cola, the student coalition that origi- nally lobbied the University, rejected the report, which they claim was conducted by an "ally" of the ...…
…The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com C Thursday, January17, 2008 The Daily Arts guide to the best upcoming events - it's everywhere you should be this weekend and why. IN CONCERT There' no better way to spend MLK Day than at Hill Auditorium with Mos Def and his Big Band. Def's politically conscious brand of rap is fit for the holiday. The 7:30 p.m. concert is being held Monday in memory of Detroit music producer J Dilla, who died in 2006. Ti...…
…2B - Thursday, January 17, 2008 REDUCTIVE REASONING Picking one and one apart. The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 0 Wine and cigars: real street living.v U JAY-Z:'VOL. 2 ... HARD KNOCK LIFE' (1998) The lost'Volume' By ANDREW KAHN Daily Arts Writer Ask a rap music fan to name Jay-Z's best album and most of the time you'll hear Reasonable Doubt. It makes sense - after all, it's a great album and, more importantly, it's Jigga's first. Oth...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 3 Forget cynicism: How media can help art In the 1960s, artists such as Desmond Paul Henry start- ed manipulating existing computer technology for artis- tic purposes. He made drawing machines, and other artists tin- kered with randomly generated paintings and the like. The ques- tion then was how to incorpo- rate the burgeoning technology into contemporary art. Reac- tionar...…
…4B - Thursday, January 17, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4B - Thursday, January17, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom 0 BOLDNESS CHANGES EVERYTHING 0 ArcelorMittal is transforming tomorrow as the world's leading and truly global steel company. Since 2001, ArcelorMittal has grown five-fold, taking the lead in revitalizing the steel industry. Today, powered by extraordinary demand worldwide, steel has become one of th...…
…Wie 0id~ianDaili Ann Arbor, MichiganW Wednesday, January 16, 2008 * CAMPAIGN 2008 * michigandaily.com ZACHARY MEISNER/Dai, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney won the state's GOP primary yesterday, giving him a much-needed victory over Sen. John McCain and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. Romney had spent $2 million campaigning in Michigan. Michigan win gives Romney new hope GOP RpE SULTeSa McCain places a distant second STA...…
…0 2A - Wednesday, January 16, 2008 MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers TUESDAY: Arbor Anecdotes WENSDY THURSDAY: Explained FRIDAY: Before You Were Here Henderson, the hidden gem With enough space for just 25 residents do the rest, which includes female students, Henderson House making nightly meals for housemates isn't likely to be a stop on a Campus and cleaning the building. An elected Day tour anytime soon. student manager is responsible ...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Bush lobbies OPEC to increase production President Bush warned yester- day that surging oil prices threaten the U.S. economy and urged OPEC nations to boost their output. His plea drew little sympathy from oil- rich Saudi Arabia, which said pro- duction levels appear normal. Bush and Secretary of State Con- doleezza Rice also pressed Arab...…
…/,-% 0 a Upm.jon 4A -Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu KARL STAMPFL IMRAN SYED JEFFREY BLOOMER EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely the views of their authors. Th...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 5A SThou shalt nc see ti Despite a cast of headliners, 'First Sunday' fails to garner any laughs By IMRAN SYED Daily Arts Writer Idon't know that much about rap, but apparently Ice Cube was really good at it. And that makes me feel better about what I have to say about his new movie "First Sunday," an honest, though disastrous attempt at a meaningful family comedy. Further ...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, January 16, 2008 -= 7A DEMOCRATS From Page 1A Gravel on the Democratic ballot. Political science Prof Michael Traugott said Clinton's victory helped solidify her position as a frontrunner in the race. But Traugott said the high turnout of uncommitted votes could help Obama and Edwards if one of them ultimately earns their party's nom- ination at the Democratic National Convention in August. I...…
…8A - Wednesday, January 16, 2008 ndaily.com ALL AROUN Four-year captain leading Mich n ALENT rise season By ALEX PROSPERI Daily Sports Writer Remember the kid in high school who did everything? Who was the class valedictorian, student council president, honor roll student and star of the basket- ball team? Michigan senior guard Krista Clement was all those things and more and at Michigan she's show- cased her leadership skills as the four-...…
…0 1 8 The Michigan Dai ily- Wednesday, January 16, 208 Coming out an d getting out -i 7j 0 or the first 19 years of my ued to embrace my differences and life, I lived in Bryan, Ohio. You may ask, "Where?" To which I say, it doesn't really mat- ter. The point is that I lived in a small podunk where Wal-Mart was the place to be seen. To make matters worse, Bryan is a haven for racists, h.mophobes and Republi- cans. Needless to say, "accep...…
… I 0 The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 16, 2008 THE EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK with KATE PEABODY A look at the big news events this week and how important they really are. Conveniently rated frow one to 10. rule 75: If yOu never find time to cook, stop taking up fridge space with your moldy fruits and vegetables. rule 76: Whether it's Christmas lights or a Hanukkah bush, it's time to take your holiday decorations down. rule 7,7: No matter how...…
…- _-9- 68 The Michigan Daily Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Wednesday January 16,2008The Michigan Daily QUOTES OF THE WEEK _.... f. Binding passion An esoteric alternative to graduate school The Bessenberg Bindery is easy to miss. It's a squat brick building tucked between two big houses on Fifth Avenue in Kerrytown. But the unexceptional factory acts as a second home for Jon Buller, the owner, and houes all the tools of the trade that has be...…
… I. *.-" . " . S Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - The Michigan Daily last year, the IMF's World Economic outlook projected that China's global economic growth would surpass that of the United States in 2008 - some- thing no country has done since the 1930s. Accompanying rapid economic growth, though, has been increased environmental destruction across China, as well as marked deterioration in the protection of basic human rights and fair labor...…
…Iie 1Nidiga D~tal1i~lj Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, January 15, 2008 michigandaily.com COCA-COLA CONTROVERSY .Coke cleared in India investigation 'U' says it will continue to deal with company after seeing first of two reports By KELLYFRASER Daily NewsEditor Based on a report of the company's environmental standards in India released yesterday, the University has agreed to continue purchasing Coca- Cola products. Some students whose acti...…
…2 - Tuesday, January 15, 2008 MONDAY: In Other Ivory TowersE A birthdv It was somebody's birthday last Thursday, or so says the clump of girls that have stumbled into NYPD on South University Avenue after all the bars have closed. "It's (Birthday Girl's) birthday!" announces one girl. The giddy gang begins belting out the birthday song over celebratory slices. A group of guys - draped in over- sized jackets and looking young enough for me to g...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, January 15, 2008 -- 3 NEWS BRIEFS JERUSALEM Olmert says Israel 'will not reconcile' with a nuclear Iran Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told a powerful parliamentary panel yesterday that Israel rejects "no options" to block Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, a meet- ing participant said. The statement was the Israeli leader's clearest indication yet that he is willing to use military force against...…
…4 -Tuesday, January 15, 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 KARL STAMPFL IMRAN SYED JEFFREY BLOOMER EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely the views ...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 5 TRUMAN IN 'THE HILLS' Cat Power returns with stunning covers fter watching "The Tru- man Show" and "The Shining" over the course of last week, I can confidently say "The Truman Show" is the scari- est movie ever made. If you were to tell me I could choose between nar- rowly escap- ing death at the hands of MICHAEL my insane, PASSMAN non-existent wife or finding out my ent...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 7 Kucinich pushes higher ed. 'U': Big House still a possibility plan before campus crowd COMMENCEMENT From Page 1 JOIN THE DAILY. COME TO ONE OF OUR MASS MEETINGS AND FIND OUT HOW * Tonight " Thursday, Jan. 17 * Sunday, Jan. 27 7 p.m. at 420 Maynard St. KUCINICH From Page 1 stands for a carbon-free and nucle- ar-free energy policy," he said in a press conference before the...…
…0 8 - Tuesday, January 15, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com I AIR CANADA Shepherd takes off in win By DAN FELDMAN Daily Sports Writer EVANSTON - Jevohn Shepherd knew what he wanted to contribute this year. "I just wanted to instill winning," the junior said before the season. "In previous years, upperclass- NOTEBOOK men didn't assume that role. They had other, individual goals, more than team-oriented goals." When given the ch...…
…> I1 tt Ann Arbor, Michigan UNIVERSITY RESEARCH Coverage doesn't always mean funds Scientific funding based on results, not press exposure, experts say BY ELAINE LAFAY Daily Staff Reporter For all the research that goes on at the University, it's rare that a new scientific discovery hits the front page of national newspapers. Although the attention can boost the prestige of an institution, University officials say it takes much more than that ...…
…0 2A - Monday, January 14, 2008 MONDAY: in Other Ivory Towers TUESDAY: Arbor Anecdotes WEDNESDAY: The Extremist THURSDA Explained Y: FRIDAY: Before You Were Here LEARNING TO ROLL Want a donation? Fire your coach. According to e-mails exchanged between University of Washington alumnus Edward Hansen and Uni- versity of Washington president Mark Emmert, Hansen pledged to give the university's law school $200,000 if Emmert fired Athletic Di...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, January 14, 2008 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba U.S. military chief favors closing of Guantanamo Bay The chief of the U.S. military said yesterday he favors closing the prison here as soon as possible because he believes negative pub- licity worldwide about treatment of terrorist suspects has been "pretty damaging" to the image of the Unit- ed States. "I'd like to see it shut down," Adm. ...…
…4A -Monday, January 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com C 4e Mic4t*pan4:3at'&lU Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu IMRAN SYED JEFFREY BLOOMER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR KARL STAMPFL EDITOR IN CHIEF Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations ...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, January 14, 2008 - SA ARTS IN BRIEF service announcement. Kids, don't Name of the King do "Dungeon Siege." BLAKE GOBLE is a lazy and stupid fantasy rehash NBC remake The ghosts of horror films past LEFT:"Y 'Orphanage' finds Bayona crafted something the horror genre doesn't see often: a the fear that's been great film. A Spanish orphanage is lost in horror films reopeninginmodernSpain,and of lat...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, January 14, 2008 - 7A HIGHER ED From Page 1A the necessary training to enter new job fields. He said the lack of exper- tise - and the resulting unemploy- ment - in the United States is a consequence of a failed education system that only guarantees educa- tion through 12th grade. Huckabeesaid ahighschooldiplo- ma is no longer enough to ensure long-lasting job security for work- ingAmericans. He...…
…8A - Monday, January 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Campus groups begin prayer marathon How the Republican candidates would fix Michigan's economy 4 PRAYER From Page 1A_ ond annual program aims to fulfill the ambitious goal of having at least one student praying in a small room in the chapel 24 hours a day, seven days a week for 40 days. Though event organizers strug- gled last year to find students will- ing to pray in t...…
…BELL:% RODRIGUE,.-,.Z SHINES BEHIND ME In his first weeks on the job, Michigan's new football coach has Page 2B The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com ( January 14,2008 NARTHWESTERN 68 A SMALL STEP In big win, big rivalry revived By ALEX PROSPERI Daily Sports Writer It had been more than six years since the Michigan women's bas- ketball team beat Michigan State on the hardwood. But with the MICHIGAN ST. 55 Wolver- MICHIGAN 64 ines no longe...…
…DAILY SPRTRE DA N DAILY SPORTS BREAKS DOWN THE WEEKEND THAT WAS . --J 4 4 2B - January 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com SAID AND HEARD "Before the game, I felt pretty nauseous. Then I got hit and I felt great. It might have had something to do with that goal I scored." - Michigan senior Chad Kolarik on taking a huge hit and scoring a goal within the first 30 seconds of Saturday's game. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK ADAM HARRIS The...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com January 14, 2008 - 3B CRASHING THE BOARDS NOTABLE QUOTABLE "He's 6-1, but we're probably ly- ing. 6-2. He'll say he's 6-3." - Michigan coach John Beilein on Pete Burak, a sophomore student manager from Ann Arbor, who dressed for Saturday's game against Northwestern because of the Wolverines' lack of personnel at the small forward spot. PLAYER OF THE GAME Ekpe Udoh CENTER The Edmond, Okla., native earn...…
…4B -- January 14, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4 'M' takes third in Chicago Sophomore Sarah Curtis won the all-around title in Michigan's first meet Friday at Crisler Arena. Curtis an Bruck shine in tn-meet Duo leads the way in impressive outing for tumblers By NICOLE AUERBACH Daily Sports Writer Even in a team-oriented sport like women's gymnastics, indi- vidual performances can steal the show. Sophomore Sarah Curtis and fi...…
…SURLES: Our generation is witnessing a new way of dying Opinion, Page 4 IE 0Iidigan Baly ON1EH UND 1, EE IG.TEEN BYEA 111F14 H 1EDIT DOM Ann Arbor, Michigan * CAMPAIGN 2008 * GOP candidates turn to Michigan McCain, Romney, Huckabee arrive in state for last push before Tuesday's primary By EMILY BARTON Daily StaffReporter Over the past few days, Republican presidential candidates have ramped up their campaign efforts in Michigan. Arizona Sen. ...…
…2 - Friday, January 11, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers TUESDAY: Arbor Anecdotes PUPPET PERFORMANCE WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: The Extremist Explained BeforeYu Were Here A e g EEGEOFReAiLROAD JACK e Areneg~a e renaissance man In the 1920s and early 30s, Ann Arbor owed much of its local color to the frequent presence of the man known to students only as "Railroad Jack." Ove...…
