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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 3B The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, January15, 2009 - 3B CONCERT PREVIEW e power of imagination Boundary-shattering R&B artist Janelle Monae seeks She dissed a girl and she liked it to spark a new revolution with students on MLK day By DAVID RIVA DailyArts Writer When Janelle Monae blazes onto the stage at the Michigan Theater for the 2009 MLK Symposium Stu...…

…t e. b-si 4B - Thursday, January 15, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4B - Thursday, January 15, 2009The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom THE VAULT I'LODE RUNNER' (1983) NES A low-res high point of gaming By JAMIE BLOCK bars-st SeniorArtsEditor spectru and gra Every so often a game comes along that's so wonderfully simple, intuitive and entertaining that it sparks a franchise. Mario did it, Zelda did it and, though not as man...…

…aIie Midigan DaiI1j Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, January 14, 2009 michigandaily.com EXPANDING GREEK LIFE Greek houses set for return to campus CLIF REEDER/Daily Myoungdo Chung, a mechanical engineering graduate student, researches yesterday in a lab involved with battery testing in the G.G. Brown Laboratories on North Campus. G,'U' joi to test batteries Two sororities and two fraternities in long process to re-claim chapters By VERONIC...…

…2A - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com 2A - Wednesday, January14, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom WINTERFEST IS STRONG IN THIS ONE The transition period Election Day for federal offices is always the Tues- day after the first Monday of November. But, since 1937, Inauguration Day has always occurred on Jan. 20th. So why the long wait? During the transition period between the presi- dential election...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON U.S. deficit hits record level; could top $1 trillion The federal government already has run up a record deficit of $485.2 billion in just the first three months of the current budget year. And economists say the imbalance for the full year could easily top $1 trillion, pushed to that eye-popping level by the spending the government is likely to do...…

…._. 4A - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu GARY GRACA ROBERT SOAVE COURTNEY RATKOWIAK EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position oftthe Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, January 14,2009 - 5A FiLM REVIEW A knockout political thriller Despite their notoriety, the Frost/Nixon interviews seem new again in Ron Howard's gripping dramatization By Andrew Lapin I Daily Film Editor Television journalism has always been a self-parodying medium,with the running joke that a news story isn't as important as . the way it's deliv- Frost/Nixon ered. There was At Showcase act...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 7A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, January14, 2009 - 7A BATTERIES From Page 1A In a University press release dis- tributed Monday, David Munson, dean of the College of Engineering, said he was happy with the part- nership and that he looks forward to the coalition's work. "The coalition comprises a unique industrial/university part- nership dedicated to th...…

…A 8A - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com MICHIGAN'S MIDSEASON Wh Blue- The answer te fate of their one can figu Many members of women's basketball explain the Wolve problem. Some say i fidence, others say tl to be more aggressi gan coach Kevin Borseth isn't T quite sure: R Why can't this - team win on the road? Senior forward M recognized the tea home after its 52-44 nois on Jan. 8. But doesn't know wher go...…

…0 0 a i Personal Statement Watching.from abroad )oc $ hen asked by Czechs last semester what I was doing in the Czech Republic, I said I came to study "politika," politics, my language teacher's simplification of "public policy." "Why would you come to the Czech Republic to study politics?" a talkative barfly named Petr asked me. "It is the worst." Among other generalizations, my program's administrators and professors (all Czech) itera...…

… U V U U U w 9W -W 7w -w- The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Young blood at the Auto Show Magazine Editor: Jessica Vosgerchian Editor in Chief: Gary Graca Managing Editor: Courtney Ratkowiak Photo Editor:. Sam Wolson Multimedia Editor: David Azad Merian Junk Drawer: Brian Tengel Center spread design: Hillary Ruffe Cover photo: Sam Wolson The Statement is The Michigan Daily's news magazine, distributed every Wednesday du...…

…0 9 W e ,n 42 -h c a i0 ABOUT CAMPUSSTR N ILLUSTRATIONS BY JOHN OQUIST THE JUNK DRAW.I...ER I QUOTES OF THE WEEK I just wanted to burn his "Long ago, I decided that pei soi.eog om age really didn't matter and ,, as long as the ladies ... feel and no one else." the same way, that's fine - RAJINI NARAYAN, a 44-year-old woman from Australia, as quoted by prosecutor Lucy with me." The campus flea market Property Disposition: where the 'U'se...…

… V V V V 0 0 9 W. 0 w .w XThe Michigan Daly Wednesday, JanuaryI2009 Wensa auary 14, 2009 - The MichiganDay onomic stimulus. Film students, consider staying put. In-state students, rejoice in something positive about Michigan's economy. Enacted in April, the Michigan Motion Picture Incentive Program has filmmakers big and small shooting in Ann Arbor and other cities. BY COURTNEY RATKOWIAK Managing Editor t is a nondescript office buil...…

…I e f id~igan DaIuj Ann Arbor Michigan Tuesday, January 13, 2009~ michigandailycom BULDING A NEW ECONOMY Colleges among A SNOWMAN THAT LASTS few still New projects at UM and Michigan State will create jobs despite economic troubles By NICOLE ABER Daily StaffReporter As the state's auto industry continues to crumble, public universities in Mich- igan are creating their own bailout for the state's deteriorating economy. Despite the nation'...…

…2 - Tuesday, January 13, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.cam 4 2 - Tuesday, January13, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom 4 MONDAY: WEDNESDAY: In Other Ivory Towers Camps C -r Explained They call her'Mama Sue' As the house mom for the Chi up, and she said she spends two dents, and she has ma Omega sorority, Sue Volz has been a months every summer at a second about those with who second mother to hundreds of female house she ...…

…6 The Michigan Daily - michibandailY.com Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 3 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, January13, 2009 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Bush asks Congress for rest of bailout funds Acting at Barack Obama's behest, President George W. Bush yesterday asked Congress for the final $350 billion in the financial bailout fund, effectively ceding economic reins to the president-elect in an extraordi- nary display of transit...…

…U pin ion The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com 4 - Tuesday, January 13, 2009 4 - Tuesday, January13, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom L74C MIC4ig n wily Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu GARY GRACA ROBERT SOAVE COURTNEY RATKOWIAK EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR Unsignededitorials reflect the official position of t...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 5 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday ianuaryl3,2009-5 The subjective bliss of listening Dead from the start In new horror, David Goyer's directing can't match his screenwriting By BLAKE GOBLE Daily Arts Writer David Goyer is a fantastic screenwriter when it comes to dark action, spectacle and the occult. An Ann Arbor native, Goyer is an avid sci-fi and comic gee...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, January 13, 2009 -- 7 The ichgan ail - ichiandilycm Tesdy, Jnuay13,200 - DOMINICK'S From Page 1 was a required part of the pro- cess for DiVarti's petition for a new PUD to be approved by City Council. A report will be submitted to the city's Planning Committee on Jan. 26. The petition includes concerns from residents voiced at last night's meeting and an outline of the city's basic zoning req...…

…8 - Tuesday, January 13, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com il'embraces 'nobod role Past perfection A fter yesterday's 64-49 win every minute."e- M over Iowa, redshirt fresh One of thosse unheralded n e . Perry called Michigan a "nobody." Heading into the season, the Wolverines were pegged to finish in the bottom half of the Big Ten. After all, they had set a program record with 22 losses the season before. How much could they hav...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 9 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 9 I U We host Welcome Wednesdays every week during the school year to connect you to the Alumni Association before you graduate. The Alumni Association promises you coffee, bagels, WI-FI and magazines. Additional food, drinks and freebies may be available at our discretion. While at Welcome Wednesdays you ca...…

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…46F Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, January 12, 2009 AN EXCLUSTVE RIDE michigandaily.com UNIVERSITY POLICE DPS set to undergo evaluation SAIDALSALAH/Daily Two European journalists inspect the interior of the Bentley GT at the North American International Auto Show on the floor of the Cobo Convention Center yesterday. The 2009 auto show opened yesterday to 6,000 members of the press to take a look at the latest models and concept cars from dom...…

…2A - Monday, January 12, 2009ThMihgnDly-mcgadlco The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4 n MODA: Othe IvryToer TUESDAY: Arbor Anecdotes WEDNESDAY: Before You Were Here THURSDAY: Campus Characters FRIDAY: Explained Utah Greeks face charges in pledge death A BREWING EDUCATION Two Greek chapters are facing felony charges after an la-year-old pledge died of alcohol poisoning in November, The Salt Lake Trihune reported. Paramedics found M...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, January 12, 2009 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Senate Democrats pass wilderness protection bill In a rare session yesterday, the Senate advanced legislation that would set aside more than 2 million acres in nine states as wilderness. Majority Democrats assembled more than enough votes to over- come GOP stalling tactics in an early showdown for the new Congress. Republicans complained that Democrat...…

…4A - Monday, January 12, 2009 4 n a 2The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com a 74c fittc4ig n + ily Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu GARY GRACA ROBERT SOAVE COURTNEY RATKOWIAK EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial boardAll other signedarticles and illustra...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, January 12, 2009 - SA Manly in all the wrong places More and more channels these days are develop- ing specific niches, and the program-_ ming that fits these new images tends to be very strong. But when these channels try to create programming JAME outside of their BLOCK stated purpose in order to appeal to specific demographics, they often create some awful programing. While not every televis...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, January 12, 2009 - 7A Peanut butter recalled after salmonella found SHREDDING IN THE ARB Lab tests show bacteria in 5-pound tub of King Nut peanut butter COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio distributor says it has recalled two brands of its peanut butter after an open container tested positive for salmonella bacteria. Federal health officials said the company's peanut butter had not been conclusivel...…

…8A - Monday, January 12, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com FILM REVIEW A FAILED AT TO REWR HISTOR Cruise's newest falters as a by-the-numi By Noah Dean Stahl I Daily Arts 4 Long plagued by studio indeci- sion, budget inflation and intense media scrutiny, "Valkyrie" finally made it to theaters. Produced and distributed by United Artists, the recently revived MGM mini-studio now run by Tom Cruise, the movie e was initially set for ...…

…The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com I January12, 2009 REDHAWK DOWNED ANNA BAK Sophomore Carl Hagelin sprawls out in front of the net during a shorthanded goal in Saturday's5-tdismantling of Miami (Ohio). With twowins over thetedHawks, the Wolverines are once again'ba'k in contention for one of thetop-four spots in the C meaning they would get a bye in the first round of the upcoming conference tournament. 'M' gets its revenge in convincing ...…

…2B - January 12, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Why FOX's coverage of the BCS was atrocious 4 Calls to change the Bowl Championship Series are now louder than ever. In Utah, the state's attorney general is investigating the BCS as a possible violation of federal anti- trust law. In an inter- view with The New York1 Times, Pres- ident-elect Barack Obama NATE reiterated his SANDALS desire to see a playoff system at college footb...…

… The Michigan Daily - michigandailyrcom January 12, 2009 - 3B 'II finishes first ien Akron Every runner on part of the traveling squad." Senior team captains Tiffany roster gets chance Ofili, Geena Gall, Casey Taylor and Bettie Wade, along with pro- to compete viding strong support for their younger teammates, collected six By AMY SCARANO combined first-place finishes. Daily Sports Writer The four captains and other seniors have set out to e...…

…4B - January 12, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom 4 4B - January12, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom j Resurgent defense sparks Blue victory ANNA BAKEMAN/Daily Senior Melinda Queen tied for a team-high 12 points and pulled down seven rebounds in a 58-54 loss to Wisconsin on Sunday. Road woes continue as 'M' comeback falls short By ALEX PROSPERI Daily Sports Writer A 7:45 a.m. wake-up call threw a curveball to the Mich...…

…FROM THE DAI LY: Why the state legislature's failure to pass a public smoking ban is hurting innocent people and the state's economy. See Opinion, Page 4 GROWING YOUNGER Brad Pitt shines at every age in director David Fincher's coming-of-age tale about a man who goes from old to young. See Arts, Page 5 UFje *id6igan Fi Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, January 9, 2009 michigandaily.com THE NEXT ADMINISTRATION Large-scale plan proposed for eco...…

…2 - Friday, January 9, 2009 2 -FriayJanary9, 009The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom 4 MONDAY: TUESDAY: In Other Ivory Towers Campus Characters Snapshots of the Union Every Friday, the Daily's photo staff will select the hest photos from news assign- ments and around Ann Arhor. Some mill appear here, the rest will he in a slideshow on michigandaily cow. WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY:FRDY Explained Before You Were Here Poo fteWe CRIME NOTES Vehicle ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, January 9, 2009 - 3 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, January 9, 2009 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Obama tax plan finds opposition in Senate President-elect Barack Obama's proposed tax cuts ran into opposi- tion Thursday from senators in his own party who said they wouldn't do much to stimulate the economy or create jobs. Senators from both parties agreed that Congress should do somet...…

…4 - Friday, January 9, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com C74C MIC4igan wily I Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu GARY GRACA ROBERT SOAVE COURTNEY RATKOWIAK EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflectthe official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations re...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, January 9, 2009 - 5 Two discs prove to be too many on Soundtrack's latest By DAVID RIVA Daily Arts Writer From the opening riffs of Communion, one thing is brutally obvious: The Sound- track of, Our Lives **% embraces all things The rock'n'roll. Soundtrack Its vin- tage, clas- of our Lives sic-rock C mindset separates Universal it from most contemporary bands. Some might consider the style outd...…

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…0 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, January 9, 2009 - 7 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, January 9, 2009 - 7 Prayer marathon begins Christian groups offer round-the- clock prayer rooms By VERONICA MENALDI Daily StaffReporter When LSA junior Julia Rod- gers first arrived on campus her freshman year, her outlook was dim. Coping with an eating dis- order and bouts of depression, Rodgers wasn't sure how she was going ...…

…8 - Friday, January 9, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com a Wolverines aim to avenge only back-to-back losses this season a Aft Mia By Two on the record team's The also the V turnin Six Michig aged ju in its series Miami was sw firsc ti road three y Mic coach: was sl Aftert Hawk their g But weeker er being swept by ines way down in the conference standings, the players seemed imi in November, positive. And then, almost out of VI ...…

…kF208OPINION Column: Why the United States shouldn't -, A . be sending more troops to Afghanistan. 4A THE B-SId$ anziIj Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, January 8, 2009 michigandaily.com FIGHTING ILLEGAL FILE-SHARING RIAA abandons mass lawsuits Recording industry will now rely Internet providers to police illegal file-sharers By AMY MUNSLOW Daily Staff Reporter The Recording Industry Association of America announced last month that it's chang...…

…2A - Thursday, January 8, 2009 2A -Thusday Jauary8, 009 2. V~)The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Vietnam War protest takes new form In the spring of 1972, politi- cal activism raged on campus as f the Vietnam War continued into another year. On a festive day in May, the anger of anti-war protesters reached its climax when they dug four "bomb :. craters" on campon to symbolize the destruction that the war was causing >> to the Vietnam cou...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, January 8, 2009 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, January 8, 2009 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Feds: inauguration attractive target for terrorist threats U.S. intelligence officials say the Jan. 20 inauguration is an attrac- tive target for international and domestic terrorist groups, but they know of no specific threat that might disrupt the celebration. An intelligence ass...…

…4A - Thursday, January 8, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 74C Miclanai Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu GARY GRACA ROBERT SOAVE COURTNEY RATKOWIAK 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...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, January 8, 2009 - 5A PUMPING UP THE VOLUME After a sloppy first half, Wolverines amp up the intensity in OT thriller By ALEX PROSPERI Daily Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON - Michigan coach John Beilein grabbed his jacket, picked up his water, put his head down and started walking back to the Michigan locker room at halftime. Then he looked up at the score- board to see if that had really just happe...…

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