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…Tuesday November 15, 2005 arts.michigandaily.com artspage@michigandaily.com RTSic 8 THE HOTTEST PICKS IN ENTERTAINMENT FROM A DAILY ARTS WRITER 'My Humps' by the Black Eyed Peas - The pop-rap group wins the Kelis "Milkshake" award for this annoyingly catchy dance track. I only wish I could get the Donna Karen line out of my head. The Cast of 'Happy Endings' - This comedy, now on DVD, boasts one of the best ensemble casts of the year. Lisa ...…

…8 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 16, 2005 ARTS Courtesy of FIBX Bob Mould will perform tonight at the Ark. Husker Du's Mould peforms in Ann Arbor By Lloyd Cargo Daily Arts Writer Bob Mould has finally begun to get the recognition he deserves as one of the best songwriters of the last 20 years. Most famous as a member CONGOLESE BAND HITS THE ARK By Kimberly Chou Daily Arts Writer Feverish dancing took over The Ark's main flo...…

…- Th - Thu rso 4 David Tilman Cantor Beth Sholom Congregation Elkins Park, PA the michigan daily 0 page CHINESE CUISINE $3.990Daily Lunch Specials 11-5 pm 0usD 7 days a week frem 11 am-Mdnight [Sunday neon-Eldnightl Fax (0341998-0303 Tel: (134998-0008 ANN ARBOR - 241 E. Liberty wwwdierstvycom 341 E. Liberty (Downtown Arn Arbor) 734-327-4500 Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 10-5 The new Line Chinese Cuisine Ra grdI-iJ (313) 995-1786 116 S.Main St. (...…

…Friday November 18, 2005 sports. michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com U1be IidCigan Daill PORTFS 8 . . . .... . ............ . 41 Strong LBs key to the OSU 'D' By Stephanie Wright Daily Sports Editor A.J. Hawk could have left for the NFL after last season. As a junior, the Ohio State linebacker finished second in the Big Ten in tackles and earned national recognition as a first-team All-America selection. But the humble Hawk chose to...…

…Monday November 21, 2005 arts. michigandaily.com artspage@michigandaily.com RTSe idigan ltil 8A Magic for Muggles hile most books happily settle for overlooked exis- tences - lazing snugly on their shelves, wrapped up in their cozy little dust jackets - six whimsical tales of a bespectacled magical orphan have recently opted for a slightly more glam- orous life. Indeed, the "Harry Potter" series is now a bestseller that has nearly outgro...…

…Tuesday November 22, 2005 sports. michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily. com OeRlTSiganBaill '4 8 Back home, Sims eager to terrorize Terriers By Scott Bell Daily Sports Writer With five minutes left and the Wolverines up by 20 points, Courtney Sims was just looking to put an exclamation point on the season opener against Cen- tral Michigan. What he got was a reason to get ribbed in the locker TONIGHT room - and an incentive to make up fo...…

…Wednesday November 23, 2005 arts.michigandaily. com artspage@michigandaily.com R TS iiogan ailg a 8 . . ............ . ... . ... ..... . .......... . 40 Sticking it to the man SCHOOL OF ROCK MUSIC LEGEND MITCH RYDER SURPRISES U' CLASS By Caitlin Cowan Daily Arts Writer You wouldn't expect to find a rock legend in Angell Hall's stuffy Auditorium A on a week- day. But that's exactly where Mitch Ryder, the '60s Detroit rock pioneer of Mi...…

…8A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, November 28, 2005 ARTS Courtesy of Paramount "What am I holding?" Derivative family comedy slips up 0 By Mary Kate Varnau Daily Arts Writer Courtesy of Focus "We're so British, bitches." AUSTEN POWERS COSTUME ROMANCE MAKES FOR REDUNDANT CHARM Piggybacking on the recent suc- cess of similar family-oriented fea- tures, "Yours, Mine & Ours" drew in mil- lions of rugrats and reluctant parents over the...…

…Tuesday November 29, 2005 sports.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com abe Ichrigan Bu&iU PORTCS U 8 a Cagers ready for 'Canes By Kevin Wright Daily Sports Writer The past hasn't been kind to the Big Ten during the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. Since the competition's conception six years ago, the ACC has never lost an ACC/ Big Ten Challenge - defeating the Big Ten in 14 of the last 18 games. And the Michigan men's basketball team has mirr...…

…8 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 30, 2005 A 6 6 6 You're innovative, talented and want to push yourself. You're looking for an employer with whom you can realize your greatest ambitions. Come to the Deutsche Bank Open House and find out what perspectives we can offer you: Date: Time: Come by between Location: Divisions Present: Thursday, December 1, 2005 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm Michigan League Ballroom Asset Management, Global Ban...…

…Tuesday November 1, 2005 sports.michigandaily. com sports@michigandaily.com ale AIrrbgi'n Bilg PORTrS 9 . .. . ......... Want a job. know your SM yroommate - the one of us who doesn't have season tickets to the Big House - has suddenly taken an interest in football. She was eager to let me change the channel from a "Law and Order" rerun to the Northwestern game last Saturday, and even inquired about some of the game's intricacies. So, what...…

…ARTS 'Toothpaste' tickles fancy The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 2, 2005 - 9 By Alexandra Jones Daily Arts Editor There's a certain little webcom- ic called "Toothpaste for Dinner" (www.toothpastefordinner.com) that gets about 20 million hits per month. Slate Magazine said, "In terms of clickability, Toothpaste for Dinner is Rembrandt." Two-hundred of the drawings, some already posted on the website and some never-before-seen, have ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Thursday, November 3, 2005 - 9A New coach replacing legend By Jack Herman Daily Sports Writer CHICAGO - First-year Purdue coach Matt Paint- er looked right at home fielding questions from the press about his new job during Big Ten Media Day on Sunday. He cracked jokes, made predictions and even deflected inquiries about his players' legal trou- bles. But if you ask Painter whether he ever imagined he'd be sitting in this ...…

…Friday November 4, 2005 sports.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com PRe MicTSotgnBailg 9 0 U FOOTBALL Week off is chance, for a look ahead By Stephanie Wright " Daily Sports Editor Aren't coaches always telling their players not to look past their next opponent - even when the biggest game of the year looms in the dis- tance? Seemingly unconcerned with such conventional wisdom, Michigan coach Lloyd Carr decided to bend that rule a li...…

…GIVING 'EM HELVEY SHARAD MATTU: The powers-that-be were happy to see A STAR IS BORN Dynamic Kelly Helvey Virginia Tech and UCLA go down. Andrew uogliano wasted n sparks Michigan's PAGE PAGE 3B scoring machine for the Mi second consecutive 5B PAGE 6B exhibition victory. The SportsMonday Column 05 P R o time becoming a chigan hockey team. ' : , November 7,20 Y 1iB M1 __ _ Coghlano s three goals lead Icers to weekend sweep AE Achim D...…

… ARTS The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, November 8, 2005 - 9 Intimate, taut family drama stays modest By Andrew Bielak Daily Arts Writer imREVIEW*** Within the first few moments of Noah Baumbach's semi- autobiographical comedy-drama "The Squid and the Whale," a sharp familial divide is instantly laid bare through a seemingly benign group outing. Literary has-been Bernard The Squid Berkman (Jeff Daniels) teams up with and the his son Walt (Jesse ...…

… ARTS The Michigan I Daily - Wednesday, November 9, 2005 - 9 Indie Rogue tries on " a mainstream sound 'Conflict' shot down by gameplay By Anthony Baber Daily Arts Writer By Chris Gaerig Daily Arts Writer In a mainstream currently flood- ed by Death Cab for Cutie and Mod- est Mouse, it's a wonder that Rogue Wave hasn't broken through to larg- er audiences. As the mastermind and sole songwrit- er/performer of Rogue Wave Zach Rogue polis...…

…Thursday November 10, 2005 arts. michigandaily.com artspage@michigandaily.com c Ibr 1lt1ici~twn tiI RTrS 9A . ... ......... Silver Jews return with fleshed-out LP By Alexandra Jones Daily Arts Editor Dave Berman sounds like a changed man. If you were to compare the Silver Jews' most magnetic work, 1998's Silver American Water, with Jews Tanglewood Numbers, the latest in a long Tanglewood line of experiments in Numbers blank verse and co...…

…November 11, 2005 sports.michigandaily. com sports@michigandaily.com OReTStrtan Bttdg 9 . . . . ........ . .... . . . . .......... N MEN'S SOCCER Spartans cut short Blue's postseason Michigan goaltender Billy Sauer will likely face more shots than normal due to the wider ice surface of the Berry Events Center where the Wolverines will face Northern Michigan. Widerrpresents test for Cers By Anne Uible Daily Sports Writer EVANSTON - As the...…

…UP-AND-DOWN START 0r -t The women's basketball team opens its season with a loss ... and a win. IAN HERBERT: Dear Chad, it's time to step up. PAGE 3B The SportsMonday Column A SEASON ENDS Only Mike Woods will compete for the men's cross country team at the NCAA Championships. PAGE 7B PAGE 6B SPORTSMONDA November 14,2005 1B ----------------- --------- - abl~e £idwIaDag MICHIGAN 41, Indiana 14 Runaway Train Blowout prepares Blue for ...…

…A 2005-9 Find out what makes Bank of America one of the fastest growing leaders on Wall Street with unmatched career opportunities for exceptional individuals. Come learn how you can contribute as part of our world-class Global Corporate & Investment Bank: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (BBA) SUMMER PRESENTATION Wednesday, November 16, 2005 7:00pm -8:00pm William Davidson D1273 Representatives from the following businesses will be available to discu...…

…Wednesday November 16, 2005 sports. michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com PORTSigFn Bailt 9 What you missed at orientation T here are a few major mile- implications. stones in every Michigan This year is no exception. The student's life. Your first day winner stays alive in the Big Ten alone in the dorms, after your par- race, pending the outcome of the ents have said goodbye. Your first Penn State game later that evening. blue book t...…

…The Michigan Daily - Thursday, November 17, 2005 - 9A Selsky, Pflum lead 'M' revival By Lindsey Ungar Daily Sports Writer Offense and defense can't stand alone in any sport. But especially in volleyball, the two are inevitably intertwined. It's often the transition between the two that propels a team to victory. That's where sophomore libero Stesha Selsky comes in, using her defensive prowess to make way for Michigan's outside hitters suchas...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, November 18, 2005 - 9 Lifelong friends run SATURDAY'S SETUP from K-Zoo to nationals Thhazt. ek&os4y By Katie Field Daily Sports Writer It's always better to have a friend by your side. This is as true in sports as it is in other aspects of life, and it's something that Michigan wom- en's cross country senior Arianne Field knows better than most. Next Monday, Field will step up to the starting line at the biggest r...…

…WILDCATS, WILD TIMES Michigan drops a close match to Northwestern on Saturday, making this week- end's contests must wins. IAN HERBERT: Saturday's game shouldn't have surprised anyone; it followed a familiar pattern PAGE 4B The SportsMonday Column PAGE 2B 'M' HATES WHO? You know who Michigan's rivals are in football and basketball, but Blue's rivals in other sports may surprise you. PAGE 6B November 21, 2005 able0 w donl BiG 2 ho 1 _ MxH...…

… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 9 Ethnic factions agree to remake gov t in Bosnia Lebanese women throw rose petals and rice at the ambulance that carries the coffin of Hezbollah fighter Youssef Barakat, who was killed by Israeli forces on Monday, during his funeral procession in the village of Zibbeqine, near the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, yesterday. sre jets.strike targets Lebaon Under U.S. pressure, gr...…

…PLAYOFF DREAMING: Not a fan of the bowls? The Daily's got you covered. PAGE 2B IAN HERBERT: DC's Turkey Bowl provides great entertainment for true football fans. PAGE 3B FALL REPORT CARD: Michigan's fall sports seasons are over, and their final grades are in. PAGE 6B DAY h( =. r 28, 2005 1B - --------- ghie Sidiipwu 194v Minnesota 6, MICHIGAN 3 MICHIGAN 2 No show at Showcase Sweep makes * captain declare time to own up By H. Jo...…

…Wednesday Nvmber.3, 2005 arts.michigandaily. com artspage@michigandaily.com R Te Sittig "'tilu 9 One grateful little boy Dinosaur Jr. guitarist J Mascis performed at the Blind Pig on Monday. PREHISTORIC AT THE PIG INDIE-ROCK PIONEERS DINOSAUR JR. REUNITE Idon't believe in sappiness, but I do believe in gratitude. It's easy to become a snarky, heartless critic when you're forced to make decisions on each piece of art you seek out in the w...…

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, November 1, 2005 Johnson learns to check his emotions By James V. Dowd Daily Sports Writer FAIRBANKS - During Friday night's loss, freshman defenseman Jack Johnson was flustered by the comments and actions from some Alaska- Fairbanks players. In the season's first five games, Johnson - who, entering the series, had found his way into the penalty box nine times - had the Nanooks keying on him all game long....…

…Wednesday Novermber 2, 2005 sports. michigandaily. com sports@michigandaily.com OeRTS Harrison can't quite wrap up dad's "git By Gabe Edelson Daily Sports Writer The ball was in the air, and Brandon Harrison's eyes went wide. The true freshman free safety thought he had found just the right belated birthday present for his father. Harrison was in Michigan's fall foot- ball camp during August, so he missed celebrat- ing at home in his native...…

…1OA - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, November 3, 2005 Gay comes through for Spikers By Lindsey Ungar Daily Sports Writer As a fifth-year senior with just six career starts before last weekend, Candace Gay had become accustomed to playing the roles of both motivator and teacher. But, when junior middle blocker Megan Bowman went down with an ankle injury prior the Purdue game last Friday, Michigan coach Mark Rosen turned to Gay for some relief...…

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, November 4, 2005 Amaker hopes freshmen gain experience in exhibition game 0 By Scott Bell the true goal of the preseason is simple: Daily Sports Writer improvement. Michigan coach Tommy Amaker hopes While the Wolverine football team may to get his freshmen into game-like situa- be taking its first week off in nine weeks, tions for valuable experience. Romulus action around the intersec- tion of Stadium and...…

…2B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - November 7, 2005 CLUBSPORTSWEEKLY Women's s ccer used to success alinte ll igauttEau Athlete of the Week Name: Stesha Selsky Team: Volleyball Hometown: Manhattan Beach, Calif. Class: Sophomore Why: Selsky's 29 digs in Michigan's victory over Iowa gave her 476 on the season, a Michigan single-season record. It was Selsky's 14th match with over 20 digs this season. Alija Pittenger held the previous reco...…

…Tuesday November 8, 2005 sports.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com SPORTS 10 10 Swystun learns on line with captains By Mark Gannotto Daily Sports Writer Not only is Michigan wing Tyler Swys- tun 17 years old, but he also happens to be the youngest player on the Michigan hockey team. He doesn't turn 18 until January, but that hasn't stopped him from making his presence felt early and often in the first nine games of the season. Tim...…

…Wednesday November 9, 2005 sports.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com eRTiStigatilu 10 10 10 Staiing be tter. tban her pmctices By Sara Livingston Daily Sports Writer It's hard to believe the same Wol- verine who was perfect from the floor in Sunday's women's basketball game against the Ohio Legends is notorious for day-dreaming in practice and drift- ing off to cloud nine. Yet, that's how it's gone for sophomore guard Jessica Star...…

…10A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, November 10, 2005 ARTS A2 'SHcOT IN THE ARM WILCO FRONTMAN JEFF TWEEDY COMES TO THE MICHIGAN By Gab. Rivin Daily Arts Writer *;.. A shout broke Jeff Tweedy's silence in between the first four songs of his solo set at the Michigan Theater Tuesday night: "Fucking beautiful!" To which Tweedy replied, "Thank you. I always shoot for 'fucking beautiful."' Notoriously reserved on stage, Tweedy - the only const...…

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, November 11, 2005 VOLLEYBALL Reserves eyes play crucial role FOOTBAL.LATU A By Amber Colvin Daily Sports Writer For some players, working hard in prac- tice is rewarded with a chance to shine dur- ing games. But for freshman setter Elizabeth Raschke, hard work is all about helping her team. According to Michigan volleyball coach Mark Rosen, that's exactly what Raschke is doing, and she's doing it well. "There...…

…2B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - November 14, 2005 CLUBSPORTsWEEKLY Rugby sets high goals for next season By Colt Rosensweig Daily Sports Writer After four years at Michigan, rugby captain Matt Trenary was ready to reminisce about his collegiate career. "There are a lot of similarities between where we are now and where we were two years ago," said Trenary, a senior inside center. Two years ago, the team lost in the Division II Midwe...…

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, November 15, 2005 I# ". EUGENE OBERTSN/Duaily Frank Pahl's Little Bang Theory performed at the UM Art Museum. ToY SOLDIERS LITTLE BANG THEORY PLAY UMMA By Kat Bawden Daily Arts Writer CO NC ERT R EVIEsW - "This is called 'Toy Suite #3,"' announced Frank Pahl, the troubadour and visual artist behind the experimen- tal-music trio Little Bang Theory, before launching into the first song of a captivating ...…

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 16, 2005 Dierdorf back in action I RACNTEDAY By Ian Robinison Daily Sports Writer She's back and better than ever. After a stress fracture in her hip sidelined her for the past 11 months, sophomore Katie Dierdorf saw her first action of the season when she entered Friday night's game against Temple late in the first half. Just 33 seconds after getting on the floor, she made her presence known. Rec...…

…10A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, November 17, 2005 C not content in second place By Bryan Hamilton Daily Sports Writer No one remembers who finishes second. But, when teams are up against a nation of skilled college athletes vying for a championship, second-place is pretty darn good. So when the Michigan men's wrestling team took second place at last year's NCAA Championships, the Wolverines saw the season as a success. "I was really happ...…

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, November 18, 2005 FRIDAY Focus A J S q 6 q M m I …

…2B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - November 21, 2005 CLUBSPORTSWEEKLY Synchronized skaters take ice at Yost U frbcAIkbdtgati Athlete of the Week Name: Ta'Shia Walker Hometown: Lansing Team: Women's basketball Class: Sophomore By Amber Colvin Daily Sports Writer Typically at Yost Ice Arena, the sound of skates on the ice means the Michigan hockey team is hard at work. But yesterday, sequined skirts and twirling jumps were common fare...…

…Wednesday November 23, 2005 sports.michigandaily. com sports@michigandaily. com OeRTSigan Bailq ,I 10 Horton helps Blue hold off Terriers. By Jack Herman Daily Sports Writer BOSTON - Two years ago Boston University visited Crisler Arena and defeated Michigan 61-60. Last year, the Terriers invad- MiGN ed Ann Arbor again and left with a 63-51 victory. This year, the Wolverines went to Boston looking for revenge. Even though Michigan took an...…

…2B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - November 28, 2005 CLUBSPORTSWEEKLY Road to title anything but smooth Atee ftch WBaee Athlete of the Week Name: Ryan Churella Hometown: Northville Team: Wrestling Class: Senior By Kimberly Chou For the Daily Preseason apprehensions and relentless opponents be damned. At a university that places such great emphasis on Big Ten varsity athletics, the Michigan Women's Club Soccer Team has earned the res...…

…Wednesday November 30, 2005 sports. michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily. com PeOR9ittig tSiig 10 0 Cagers ide second half run to Win over Miami By Scott Boll Daily Sports Writer With an uncharacteristically bad first half behind it, Michigan knew it needed a strong second half to secure a victory. The Wolverines didn't disappoint, and, in the second half, a rejuvenated squad on both sides of the ball proved they could play how Michigan...…

…The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 2, 2005 - 11 Brown heads Big Ten team ALEX DZIASDOZ/Daily Senior Adam Bruh holds Michigan's career record for assists in a career with 28. He four this year are tied for the team lead. Bruh leads M'nfnlya By Jamie Josephson Daily Sports Writer He may sport a jersey with No. 7 written on the back, but senior Adam Bruh has relied on anything but luck to get to where he is today - co-captain of the Mich...…

…0 0 0 -f It was clearly just a publicity stunt, to say that they arrest- ed 22 (students) and to claim that it was this giant ring. - "Tim" University student arrested in April for possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and maintaining a drug house. DRUGS Continued from page 9B the ticket was paid, and no trace of the offense remained on a criminal record. In the city election in April 1990, Proposal B, which recommended a change ...…

…'4 The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - November 7, 2005 - 3B WOMEN S SWIMMING AND DIVING Attitude . not enough for Blue By Nate Sandals Daily Sports Writer Payton Johnson and her teammates on the Michigan women's swimming and diving team went into their meet against Georgia on Saturday with a positive atti- tude. But even that couldn't keep the No. 14 Wolverines out of the wake of the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs. Georgia, the defending national c...…

… ARTS The Michigan Daily - Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 11A * 'Office' star loses his Daily virginity MF Doom concept LP goes for a 'Swim' By Punit Mattoo Daily TV/New Media Editor Steve Carell didn't always want to be an actor. Instead, the star of NBC's "The Office" and the blockbuster-hit comedy, "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," admitted he actually had plans of becoming a lawyer, going so far as to fill out law-school applications and taking...…