…TOO FLIGHTY LEASE LITERACY The latest album from Flight of Do' infra os ihu T the Conchords should be loved reviewing your tenant rights in the by fans but lost on everyone else. housing issue of The Statement. SEE ARTS, PAGE 5A SEE !NSIDE Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, October 28, 2009 michigandaily.com MIDTERMS AND MASSAGES UNDER AGE DRINKING State House passes Good Samaritan bill MARISSA MCCLAiN/Daily LSA freshman Lauren Beriont enjoy...…
…2A - Wednesday, October 28, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com TUESDAY: THURSDAY: MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: Off the Beaten Path CampusCu Before You Were Here Driving to an alternative future FRIDAY: Photos of the Week 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com GARY GRACA DAN NEWMAN Editor in Chief Business Manager 734-847-3336 734-764-55 graca@michigandaily.com tmdbusiness@gm...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS KABUL Eight U.S. soldiers killed inAMghanistan Roadside bombs - the biggest killer of U.S. soldiers - claimed eight more American lives yester- day, driving the U.S. death toll to a record level forthethirdtime in four months as President Barack Obama nears adecisiononanewstrategyfor the ...…
…4A - Wednesday, October 28,,2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com C 1 4e Michioan l wily Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ROBERT SOAVE COURTNEY RATKOWIAK EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR GARY GRACA EDITOR IN CHIEF Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustra...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 5A A Whale of an album By KRISTYN ACHO DailyArts Writer It's hard for critics not to roll their eyes at Noah and The Whale's ste- reotypically * * hip persona - its name pays Noah and homage to the Whale the cult indie flick "The The First Days Squid and the of Spring Whale" and Vertigo the band is composed of eccentric musicians who look like they just walked off the set ...…
…6A- Wednesday, October 28, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com the mich gan daily ado PARKING AVAIL. CENTRAL Cam- pus, near B School and Law School 734-222-9033. www.imsprop.com PARKING AVAILABLE 665-8825 PARKING ON CENTRAL Campus - covered and uncoved. Call 734-995-9200 for details. for rent ! 4 ELEVEN LOFTS is now leasing for 2010. Private bedrooms, even pri- vate baths. All-new, furnished, 2 blocks from Central Campus. Reserve no...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 7A From Page 1A Michigan coaching staff told him the cause of the dismissal was "just a combination of missing study tables, missing class and missing workouts." "I never saw it coming," Wilcher said, adding that Cis- soko never caused trouble in high school. "Whatever he was asked to do, he did it." Wilcher did not know exactly when these issues began, but said "it's like ...…
…8A Wednesday, October 28, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Michigan needs to shake its early-season scoring woese. T hrough25gameslastseason, then-sophomore forward Louie Caporusso looked invincible. He netted 20 goals in that span, putting him in contention for the Hobey Baker Award, given to col- lege hockey's best player. But Caporusso's fortunes turned soon after he lifted the Great Lakes Invitational MVP trophy in-Decem- ber...…
…0 0 0_0 B The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, October 28,2009 The drug den next door y first foray into off-cam- pus housing in Ann Arbor was both devoid of local knowledge and poorly thought out. I transferred to the University in summer 2008, and my only criteria for living quarters were that they be centrally located and not too much like a dungeon. I settled on an apart- ment within a house across from Liberty Plaza on South Division Stree...…
… AdMbL - ----- ------- The Michiom Daily --- VVednesday, October 28, 2009 Wcencsday, October 28, 2009 - TThc Michigan Gaily 7B Magazine Editor: Jessica Vosgerchian Editor inChief: Gary Graca Managing Editor: Courtney Ratkowiak Photo Editor: Sam Wolson TheJunk Drawer: Brian Tengel Center spreaddesign: Coreen DeFever Cover photo: Jake Fromm The Statement is The Michigan Daily's news magazine, distributed every Wednesday during the academic ye...…
…0 0 0 r Living n the trap of luxury Ann Arbor's most expnsive student ousing isn't quite worth the price By Trevor Calero II Daily News Editor WednesdayU.TS"0 . T EEE QUOTES OF THE WEEK I had a house for homeless people. Now, I'm homeless." - SHERI WEST, a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, explaining how she lost her home last spring as a result of foreclosure. A few years ago, West ran a group shelter for homeless people, doing their laundry an...…
… 0 0, p 0 (2ce nf$& 3ftnrJ Knowing when not to sign It's October, and you found that perfect sophomore year house, still within earshot of Markley. Your six roommates are psyched to sign the lease before someone else snags it, and your first instinct is to seal the deal as quickly as possible. But what you really need to do is take your time and read the lease closely - there are a variety of tricky clauses that can cause trouble with you...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, October 28, 2009 -1C . , ;., ;, , ,. I TOWER PLAZA Z/ 1 CONDOMINIUM Comfortable, secure high rise One block from University of Michigan Campus. Studio and One Bedroom Units Sale or Lease Fall 2010 rental showings Start December 2009 Call Brian Tomsic (734) 663-1530 www.towerplaza.net University Realty Associates, LLC FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET CONNECTI...…
…2C - Wednesday, October 28, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Available Fall 2010 Forest Post- Large 2-bedroom apts; furnished Wilmot Post- 1,2 and 3 bed apts; furnished Hoover Post- 1 bedroom apts unfurnished/furnished Maynard House- Studios + 1 bedrooms - furnished Free Internet at all locations. nformation viit www nnetrp ltIvnrnnprtic rm nr rII 72A147 I 220 4%Free Food Bring this ad to any ICC house & get a tour and a free h...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 3C Grat MRa to CER Loma Charleton Apartments Approx. 1 mile from Main St. 1 bedroom starting at $649 2 bedroom starting at $714 734-663-8463 free application fee! INVESTOR'S PROPERTY MANAGEMENT JMS PROPERTIES Scm 1979 For May/Sept 2010 4, 6, & 8 Bdrm. Houses Studio, 1,2, & 3 Bdrm. Apts & Bi-levels at PRIME locations. Houses & Apartments www.ipma2.com 734-662-8832 Call u...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4C - Wednesday, October 28, 2009 10 ATTENTION GRADUATE STUDENTS: We have exactly what you desire for your housing needs. 6 Efficiencies, one, two, three or six bedroom units. In older homes or modern apartment buildings. le Look us up sn tlheuofll h using Webste at ww .husing.unlctodu,1stIng800FullerLLC +-Floor Plans and Interior Pictures on website + Please contact us at 734-662-5500 or www.mich...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wdedy coe 8 09-5 Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 5C www.danshouses.com 12 BedroomslDu plexf$7800/Oakland 9-10 Bed roomslDuplex/$4995 5 Bedrooms/$3375 6 Bedroomsl$4250 9 Bedrooms/Mulit Unit/$5000 5 Bedroomsl$3375 6-7 Bedrooms/$2850 8 BedroomslDuplexl$5000 4-5 Bedroompl$2595 6 Bedrooms/$2795 4 Bedroomst$2600 4 Bedoomsf26006-7 Bedrooms/$3995 it …
…6C - Wednesday, October 28, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Uiverity To+werer utig 1 ou r eservation Today! Reserve your fully-furnished room, studio, 1, 2, or 3 bedroom apartment for 2010/2011. Save your style! 0 0 0 BEST CAMPUS LOCATIONS Call Now for Leasing Info Metro Property Services 124 W Summit Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (734) 668-6686 Heat & Water Included Fitness Center & Pool 24 HR Lobby Attendant Secure-Entry Building a Ce...…
…1ie £ilt4igan '0aIlj Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, October 29, 2009 michigandaily.com GETTING IN TO MCHIGAN ' to change high school GPA calculus In a break from the usual light-hearted nature of President Mary Sue Coleman's fireside chats, students at the William Monroe Trotter Multicultural Center yesterday pushed Coleman to answer questions about racial issues and campus diversity. C typicay low-key setting, Coleman plresised on diversi...…
…01 2A - Thursday, October 29, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers TUESDAY: Off the Beaten Path WEDNESDAY: Campus Clubs FRIDAY: Photos of the Week ROBOT TECH TALK The case of the murdered cat Fraternicies near campus have a variety of reputa- tions. Cat killers isn't one of them. That wasn't always the case. On Dec. 6, 1980, five members of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity captured their house cat, cu...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS BERLIN German Chancellor Merkel re-elected Angela Merkel was sworn in yes- terday for a second term as German chancellor and her new center-right government took up the task of tack- ling the country's tough economic situation a month after national elections. Merkel, 55, will serve as chancel- lor of a ruling coalition made up of her Christian Democratic Part...…
…4A - Thursday, October 29, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com E-MAIL ADRIAN AT AWCHOY@UMICH.EDU l e ticl igan il ADRIAN CHOY Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ROBERT SOAVE COURTNEY RATKOWIAK EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR GARY GRACA EDITOR IN CHIEF Unsigned editorials reflect the official position oftthe Daily's editorial board...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 5A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 5A Mathews looks to step up as career winds down BUILDING UP A PROGRAM The story behind the MICHIGAN SOCCER new Michigan soccer HOME FIELD HISTORY stadium - and the benefits it will bring MEN'S SOCCER By RUTH LINCOLN Daily Sports Editor After the Capital One Bowl in January 2008, Wolverine fans had Greg...…
…6A- Thursday, October 29, 2009 the miohigan daily parking PARKING AVAIL. CENTRAL Cam- pus, near B School and Law School 734-222-9033. www.jmsprop.coto PARKING AVAILABLE 665-8825 PARKING ON CENTRAL Campus - covered and uncoved. Call 734-995-9200 for details. Washtenaw Area Apartment Association NOW LEASING FOR 2010! XwcS5131I tO IX~NT aUtomot ive 030 1994 FORD EXPLORER 4 door 494,mruts great $1795 810-229-9750 www.ctmas.com 1997 DODGE INTR...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 7A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 7A Students question Coleman on drops in minority enrollment at chat A honor guard stands at attention as the remains of Air Force Sgt. Robert Stinson are unloaded by ground personnel at Ontario International Airport yesterday. NWIIairman's remS ains found Military divers found leg fragments of Stinson,...…
…8A - Thursday, October 29, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Inside the new home of Michigan soccer From STADIUM, page 5A site. In years past, both teams have fell victim to uncertain practice fields and home games outside of Ann Arbor. The stadium will add another venue to the unofficial second ath- letic campus, which has popped up at the end of State Street. The Var- sity Tennis center, the future wres- tling center and the gym...…
…U The Michigan Daily I michigan ily.com I Thursday, October 29, 2009 weekend essentials Oct. 29 to Nov 1 LECTURE Sometimes Michigan alumni do pretty cool stuff. Sometimes they come back to tell us about it. Class of '85 alum and theatre and film critic Dennis Harvey will be back in Ann Arbor today to share his knowledge and experiences as a reviewer tonight as part of the Hubert I. Cohen Film Criticism and Film Scholarship Lecture Series. His...…
…2B - Thursday, October 29, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com iPHONE APP -I 0 m 0 C r INTERWEB EAVESDROPPING (718): im getting my college education on yahoo answers. Tila Tequila: #TilaArmy will put Hitler's Army to shame...except we will use our power for GOOD! Dammit I can't fucking wait! Announcement next week! POW! Today, while at the store, my fly FML became undone. It doesn't seem that bad unless an old lady comes to "zip i...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 3B Big-screen bailout All shallow's eve Why one Michigan director is fighting to protect film incentives By JACK PORTER Daily Arts Writer Michigan's Film Tax Incentive is a provocative piece of legislation that has incited passion in many film buffs - friends and enemies alike. The incen- tive's 40-percent tax-refundable credit for filmmakers is currently the highest offer...…
…4B - Thursday, October 9, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com ENCAUSTIC From Page 1B Greeks invented this painting technique circa the 5th and 4th centuries B.C.E. It is believed that when Homer mentions the "painted ships" of the Greek fleet in "The Iliad," he is refer- ring to the rudimentary encaustic that ancient Greek ship-builders would apply to waterproof their vessels. Encaustic works eventually moved from purely utilitarian ...…
…1 III4WC4 i0 an at IV 0 Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, October 30, 2009 michigandaily.com COURSEPACK CONTROVERSY Excel loses lawsuit over copyrights Campus coursepack shop owner sued for * do-it-yourself method of copying By JOSEPH LICHTERMAN Daily StaffReporter Students looking to save a buck by photocopying their course read- ings may run into some trouble, after Excel Test Preparation suf- fered a major defeat in its lawsuit with five pub...…
…2 - Friday, October 30, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2 - Friday, October 30, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers TUESDAY: Off the Beaten Path I WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY:F- Campus Clubs Before You Were Here P IF 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com >.rr a: netsvat Martuha cooung auting candles for a narry Putter- themed dinner yesterday. (ARIEL BOND/Daily) ABOVE ...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, October 30, 2009 - 3 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, October 30, 2009 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS ADRIAN, Mich. Robbertrieswoman's clothes, escapes in just boxers and cap Police say a burglar broke into an Adrian home before fleeing in only his boxer shorts and a pink baseball cap. The Daily Telegram reported the 25-year-old Detroit man broke into the home through a front win- dow and removed...…
…0 4 - Friday, October 30, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com E-MAIL CHRIS AT CSKOSLOW@UMICH.EDU C I 4e Michigan 4:3at'6'lu CHRIS KOSLOWSKI I INS SRI ;. " }" ^ d i Y f j Y ,s :fit^. i [ .T .' Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu S' to there, lve 'O art the Q rassoodocks tv s eve v' S ha* s 0 Sal,"" vr ! rt headd v ~ brob( Op rrwlhll l ...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, October 30, 2009 - 5 Basement Arts' new musical features Dick and a lot of Pussies. A boy and his penis 'Me and My Dick' explores the relationship between man and his real best friend By DAVID RIVA Daily FineArts Editor The stage has always been a place to pres- ent and magnify some of life's most difficult moments. A boy's struggle to understand his peculiar friendship with his private parts,...…
…0 6- Friday, October 30, 2009 the michigan daily The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com PARKING AVAIL. CENTRAL Cam- pus, near B School and Law School 734-222-9033. www.jmsprop.comr PARKING AVAILABLE 665-8825 PARKING ON CENTRAL Campus - covered and uncoved. Call 734-995-9200 for details. forrent 060 ! 4 ELEVEN LOFTS is now leasing for 2010. Private bedrooms, even pri- vate baths. All-new, furnished, 2 blocks from Central Campus. Reserve now,...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, October 30, 2009 - 7 MARK RALSTON/AP A policeman removes crime scene tape from the entrance to the underground car park at the Adat Yeshurun Sephardic Congregation where two Jewish men were shot and injured, in Los Angeles on October 29, 2009. The two men were wounded at the Los Angeles synagogue in what police said was being investigated asa possible hate crime. Police seek shooter who wounded t...…
…a 8 - Friday, October 30, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Williams and Charest to split snaps vs. Michigan By ANDY REID Daily Sports Editor As the Wolverines continue their experiment to determine the ideal Tate Forcier:Denard Robin- son ratio, Michigan football fans have become well aware of the pros and cons of a two-quarterback rotation. Michigan They've seen at Illinois the highs and the lows - hoping for Machun . Michigan ...…
