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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, January 9, 2008 - 5A Absentee artists When productions of time-tested plays are reviewed, the article usually only lightly touches on the merits of the play itself. For Shakespeare's more popular plays, for example, the worth of the playwright's words seem beyond debate. At least, it's beyond scrutiny of the expos6 sort, since the author cannot be reached for comment. Such reviews analyze wh...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, January 9, 2008 - 7A In some Israeli towns, . dodging danger the norm Three key players likely leaving program Many angered by ceremony change Many areas plan to upgrade technology for protection By STEVEN ERLANGER The New York Times SDEROT, Israel - Less than two months ago, Raziel Sasson emerged from his rocket-proof closet, will- ing now to sleep just outside it, with the rest of his fa...…

…8A - Wednesday, January 9, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.cam INDIANA 78, MICHIGAN 64 Sophomore DeShawn Sims was one of the bright spots in last night's loss to Indiana. He scored 16 points and grabbed five rebounds. Wolverine duo shoulders load Cold touch continues in'M'loss By DAN FELDMAN Daily Sports Writer Slow doesn't even begin to describe Michigan's Big Ten start - both in the standings and within games. The Wolverines move...…

…0 0 AlIkk AdMIL - Al 191- ._ 0 The Michigan Daily -- Wednesday, January 9, 2008 Campus's obstacle course ome on, Allie," my team- mate Mike called over to me. "You've got this!" I was holding everyone up - which was somewhat understand- able, as I was staring at a giant slab of concrete. And though the sensi- ble thing would be to walk around it or not to be here in the first place, in a rarelyused corner of the School of Dentistry cour...…

… 1 0 9 w w The Michigan Daily -- Wednesday, January 9, 2008 THE EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK with GARY GRACA A look at the big news events this week and how important they really are. Conveniently rated from one-to 10. Weneda, anar 9 008: heMicignDil rule 72: Don't use the Internet to diag- nose your ailments. You'll think you have everything. rule 73: Incorporate a back- pack into your party attire and disguise your walk of shame as early morning...…

…0 Wensay aury9 00 h iciaDp iy 3 I 6B The ichgn aly-W dnsay auay9,20 .. r t r ' t t r t , ;r ! t Weighty questions The dubious placement of a scale in a B-School bathroom Until last week, the first-floor women's bathroom nearest the front entrance of the Ross School of Busi- ness Executive Residence Building used to house a scale - the balance- beam kind with adjustable weights you find in a doctor's office, or inthe locker room at the Cent...…

… 1 0 0 9 9 -0 Th icianD il - e.edyJnur 9 008 Wedesay Jauay , .008 -Te ichga Di. you see are the smallest percentage of that population." About 10 percent of people. living under the poverty level will experience homelessness at one point in a year, Collins said. In Washtenaw County, that translated to about 3,884 people. Out of that population, 1,200 receive help from the Shelter Association in the Robert J. Delonis Center on Huron Stree...…

…year ithout th best? The Bside explores the possibility of having no Globes or Gscars. The B-Side i an Hjl Ann Arbor, Thursday, January 10, 2008 michigandaily.com MICHIGAN PRIMARY Ballot options could confuse Uncommited vote could affect turnout, how other states view presidential race By EMILY BARTON Daily Staff Reporter Now that the Iowa caucuses and the New Hamp- shire primary are over, the state of Michigan is next in line. And alth...…

…2A - Thursday, January 10, 2008 MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com TUESDAY: Arbor Anecdotes WEDNESDAY: FRIDAY: Explained Explained _Before You Were Here Avoiding an eyesore With its sharp angles and glass walls, the Law Library is notably different from the original build- ings in the Law Quadrangle. And, of course, it's underground. But the University's reason for building a subterranean study space isn'...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS JERUSALEM Bush warns Iran not to meddle with U.S. ships in Gulf President Bush warned Iran of "serious consequences" if it med- dies again with U.S. warships in the Persian Gulf, opening a Mideast peacemaking mission yesterday on an ominous note. He told Israel to dismantle unauthorized settle- ment outposts and demanded that the Palestinians halt rocket attac...…

…4A -Thursday, January 10, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com mJb 1Midiigan Baitj Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu NOTABLE QUOTABLE It's essential that people understand America cannot dictate the terms of what a state will look like:' -President Bush, commenting on the Middle East peace process after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, January 10, 2008-5A Banished from the Big House MSA REPRESENTATIVESV. 1 One way to speak out The University of Michigan familyhas called the Big House home for generations. Not only is it home to the winningest football program in college football history, it is also the greatest symbol of Michigan tradition. The decision to hold the 2008 Spring Commencement ceremony away from the Big House...…

…0 6A- Thursday, January 10, 2008 the michigan daily The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com lost & found 0 10 WILSONdWHITEMANAGEMENT an Oakland! - Two great properties each less than a block from campus; 911 and 915 Oakland offer the best in proximity with parking, updates, size, and features. Call today to get in to see your new apartment for May! Wilson White Management 734.995.9200 or www.wilsonwhitemanagement.com parking 025 I PARKING AV...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com PRIVACY From Page 1A Some schools have been more guarded with student informa- tion. Last September, the Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology came under fire for withholding information from the mother of a suicidal student, citing student privacy concerns. The student later committed suicide, and the student's mother sued MIT for withholding information. There is, though, a legal dif- ference between...…

…S 8A - Thursday, January 10, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com From MAAC to'M,' w Lee proves his worth 0 ZACHARY MEISNER/Dail> Freshman Carl Hagelin stood out overseas, winning a silver medal with Team Sweden at the II HF World Junior Championships. Players rejoin team after in ernational tournament By MICHEL EISENSTEIN Daily Sports Writer A few days before his teammates clinched their first Great Lakes Invitational title since...…

…4he bside 2 MMM16 4-1444 44;;4 U The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com I Thursday, January 10, 2008 year with no bes r ." t r t t t 4 * r I r * I I I " r f 4 1* The Daily Arts guide to the best upcoming events - it's everywhere you should be this weekend and why. . r " r r i f f 1 r f " I r r r { f { f r I f I r f f f f r r f f r I - r { r r t r f r r r { r " r " r f r " r r r f I I " { r r s I f " f f f f t " I f f " I r r 10 0 f 0 4...…

…2B - Thursday, January 10, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com REDUCTIVE REASONING Picking one and one apart. 0 VEGAS STAKES (1993) 6 The Daily Arts guide to the best upcoming events Today 1.10.08 Traditional Klezmer Music: Members of Avraham Ben Ze'ev Orchestra 12 p.m. At the University Hospital Lobby Free The Hard Lessons, Bingo, Tally Hall and Childbite. 9:30 p.m, At The Blind Pig $5/Under 21, $8/18+ Tomorrow 1.11.08 Claire Co...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.comh Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 3B Fluff isn't all bad in politics Presidents, politicians and world leaders are bound to become at least partial pop- culture icons, constantly the target of highly critical media attention. But at what point does the cultural overlap run the risk of diluting the political process? GQ recently enlisted new con- tributing editor/hot-tempered supermodel Naomi Campbell to int...…

…'th.e'b- 4B - Thursday, January 10, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4B - Thursday, January10, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom A SHION N( IK 6 Presidential candidate fashion watch By Kimberly Chou I Associate Arts Editor illary Clinton has always The suit without gotten flack for her fash- all the attention ion choices. During the collar is too big, tu years Bubba was in office, she was forbid - sticking too conse...…

…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...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, January 11, 2008 - 3 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, January 11, 2008 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS ZAMBARANIYAH, Iraq r U.S.launches air strike against al- Qaida insurgents U.S. warplanes unleashed one of the most intense airstrikes of the Iraq war yesterday, dropping 40,000 pounds of explosives in a thunderous 10-minute onslaught on suspected al-Qaida in Iraq safe havens in Sunni farmlands s...…

…4 -Friday, January 11, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com L 4e AtIC41,60an 43al4"Im 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 oftthe Daily's editorialboard. All other signed articles and illustrations ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, January 11, 2008 - 5 Paging the oboe? Check surgery. FILM EVIE Kicking the 'Bucket' Typical characters rich and c Cole (Jack and heavy plotline Departed"), i tal room, bo destroy would-be cancer. The prerequisite comedy which consist their familie By ANNIE LEVENE watching e DailyArts Writer through me learn that n Livinginthe bubble we know than a year as the University of Michigan, covery enge...…

…6- Friday, January 11, 2008 the michigan daily The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 0 WILSON WHITE MANAGEMENT on Oakland! - Two great properties each less than a block from campus; 911 and 915 Oakland offer the best in proximity with parking, updates, size, and features. Call today to get in to see your new apartment for May! Wilson White Management 734.995.9200 or www.wilsonwhitemanagement.com parking 025 PARKING AVAILABLE 408 Hill St. Ca...…

…* The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, January 11, 2008 - 7 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, January 11,2008-7 LAW SCHOOL From Page 1 architects and engineers to meet higher environmental benchmarks. He argued in favor of LEED certifi- cation at last month's regent's meet- ing. Shahinian said Law School administrators have been recep- tive, but haven't yet agreed to fol- low LEED standards. Diane Brown, spokeswoman fo...…

…8 - Friday, January 11, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com MICHIGAN 51 ALMOST THERE Upset attempt falls just short Rebounding woes ByCHRIS MESZAROS m continue to haunt Daily Sports Writer WEST LAFAYETTE - It was the biggest test so far for the Michi- gan women's basketball team, and it was quite the nailbiter. The Wolverines have had little experience with close contests, and their ability to perform in the clutch was more than tes...…

…> 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...…

…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...…

…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 ...…