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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, November 7, 2008 -5 Starpower fails to shine By BLAKE GOBLE a gorgeously pale palette like one Daily Film Editor would expect from a somber, thoughtful period piece. Jolie's Col- Everyone involved in "Change- lins is nothing exciting, but that's ling" has received praise from the how she's meant to be portrayed. critics during Her confusion and hysteria caused the past several j by the disappear...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com REID From Page Sims morphed into a legitimate post presence. Michigan didn't even attempt a two-point shot in the game's first three minutes. But Sims came in, posted up and con- verted some easy baskets that the Wolverines weren't getting when ATHLETES From Page 1 of student-athletes wouldn'thave to take that extra year." Andrews said a demanding schedule during her freshman year prevented her from gett...…

…8 - Friday, November 7, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Despite slow start, Michigan starts season with exhibition win By ALEX PROSPERI Daily Sports Writer The Michigan men's basketball team's last four exhibition games weren't even close. The Wolverines dominated lesser oppo- SVSU 55 nents, MICHIGAN 81 taking their last four exhibition games by an aver- age of 38 points. Last night, when the Wolver- ines headed for the locker r...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, November 7, 2008 - 9 JENNIFER KRON/Daily Sophomore setter Lexi Zimmerman and the Wolverines host Northwestern and Wisconsin this weekend. Protecting leads ey for 'M' this weekend By MARK BURNS ning, but at the same time we can't Daily Sports Writer try to do things too differently." Last Saturday, Michigan Michigan associate volleyball squared off against then-No. 20 coach Leisa Rosen was talki...…

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…C I. e Il~id~in Bail. Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, November 10, 2008] :om AFFIRMATIVE ACTION After Neb. ban, vocal advocate to press on, Colorado voted down proposal to end preferences in first blow to Connerly's campaign By NICOLE ABER Daily Staff Reporter Though the anti-affirmative action movement hit a snag last week when Colorado voters rejected a ballot initiative that would have banned the use of race- and gender-based preferences, b...…

…2A - Monday, November 10, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michiganclaily.com 2A - Monday, November10, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Professor refuses harassment training A professor at the University of California at Irvine is refusing to participate in required sexual harass- ment prevention training, calling it a "sham." Biology Prof. Alexander McPherson is facing the possibility of unpaid leave if he doesn't attend a training co...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, November 10, 2008 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Obama plans to make immediate impact President-elect Barack Obama plans to use his executive powers to make animmediate impactwhenhe takesoffice, perhapsreversingBush administration policies on stem cell research and domestic drilling for oil and natural gas. John Podesta, Obama's transi- tion chief, said yesterday Obama is reviewing President Bush's...…

…4A - Monday, November 10, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com -4 myMid iig'an Baly Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard Sc. AnnyArbod, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu 4 On Tuesday night, it was like the whole world was celebrating New Year's Eve. I know there were a lot of Obama babies made that night." - Comedian Ian Edwards, during a comedy set at the Laugh Factory this weekend, as ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, November 10, 2008 -5A 'Renaissance'for one of rap's old masters By JOSHUA BAYER Daily Arts Writer With his a cappella tour de force at the start of "Dance On Glass," Q-Tip - ex- member of hip-. hop powerhouse A Tribe Called Quest - proves x-Tip his voice is the The only instrument Renaissance he needs. "Corny Universal Motown COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL MOTOWN rap style niggas / They pedigre when tl ...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, November 10, 2008 - 7A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Monday, November 10, 2008 - 7A China announces $586 b illion stimulus plan China: No progress made at Tibet talks Economy declined to months expansio 9 percent growth in Econt percent third quarter lowest le decline f BEIJING (AP) - China That announced a $586 billion stimulus slow for package Sunday in its biggest move to creat to ...…

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…The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com I November 10, 2008 POWER Yes, it was progress. But will it last? MINNEAPOLIS - Vlash back to Saturday morning. If someoe were'to tell you the final score of the Michigan-Min- nesota football game would be 29-6, one team wouldcgo the whole first quarter without a first down, the winning quarterback wouldn't turn the ball over and one team would domi- nate the game... Who would you pre- dict would have ...…

…2B - November 10, 2008 .B: *..Noembe$10.2008The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Fans must make Criser fun again EREMY CHO/Daily Freshman Courtney Boylan made her debut for the Wolverines with seven points, four steals and three assists Saturday night at Crisler Arena. Michigan overcomes sloppy play, turnovers in exhibition victory MINNEAPOLIS - The Michigan men's bas- ketball team starts its regular season tomor- row night against Mic...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com November 10, 2008 - 3B The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom November 10, 2008 - 3B NANOOKS * From Page 1B phenomenal. He made the big saves. I think he was the differ- ence-maker for us." The two goals Hogan allowed came on Alaska power plays, which was surprising considering the Nanooks' had a paltry 5-for-56 success rate going into the game. Alaska went 2-for-4 on the man advantage Saturday, a stat ...…

….4B - November 10, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 48 - November10, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom GAME STATISTICS' Tam Stt First Downs Rush/Yds PassingYards OffensivePlays Total Offense Kick retrs/ Yds Punt retuns/ Yds Comp/Att/Int Punts/Avge Fumbes/Losgt Penalties/Yards Time of Poss MICH 20 42/232 203 72 435 3/60 3/20 18/30/0 3/36.0 3/1 2/10 34:13 MINN 8 28/83 105 52 188 7/147 0/0 13/24/1 7/41.9 3/0 7/51 25:47 ...…

…', The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Te h n l m g d c '_. n. 7 November 10, 2008 - 5B MAIZE GAUGE The Michigan Daily football writers break down the weekend's stats that don't show up in the box score. The Defense-O-Meter measures the intensity of the defense, the Rod-O-Meter judges how emotional (positive or negative) Rich Rodriguez was following the game and the Hype-O-Meter measures the fans' performance. DEFENSE-C-METER /4 The talk...…

…6B - November 10, 2008 6B- Nom r02The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 6 " 6 6 SAIUALASALAH/aily Senior Nader Jarun picked up a yellow card in Michigan's physical 2-0 win over Penn State on Saturday. NITTANY LIONS From Page 1B gan senior Nader Jarun drew a yel- low card. The second half looked much like the first. Penn State had its best chance to score with two minutes remaininginthegame,whenaPenn State player took a hard shot from 10 y...…

…Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Ann Arbor, Michigan michigandaily.com THE ECONOMY AND THE 'U' Faculty focused on retirement accounts Group handling 'U' pensions says number of callers is up 60 percent from last year By STEPHANIE BERLIANT Daily StaffReporter Despite the massive losses suffered on Wall Street in the past six weeks, the retirement plans for Uni- versity faculty and staff have weathered the economic storm fairly well, officials said...…

…2A - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2A - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Laying down the law of ping pong At about1 a.m.this Saturday, agroup offreshmenguyswas playingpingpong in the Baits I recreational center. They were so consumed with their heated game, in fact, that none of them noticed the visitor who had quietly joined them. Eventually, their concentration was inter...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily:cam Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, November11, 2008 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS WASILLA, Alaska Pali blames Bush policies for GOP defeat Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, amid speculation she'll run for presi- dent in four years, blamed Bush administration policies for the defeat last week of the GOP ticket and prayed she wouldn't miss "an open door" for her next political oppor...…

…4A - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michiganclaily.com I c, Iicl ig n ail Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ANDREW GROSSMAN EDITOR IN CHIEF GARY GRACA EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR GABE NELSON MANAGING EDITOR I know obesity is a big problem, and it's good the school cares, (but) at the same time, you shouldn't stop a kid from buying ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, November 112008 -SA Diners and tattoos: the art of Americana Lions and tigers and giraffes and zebras and planes and penguins and Borat, oh my! A family formula went to Lucky Monkey tattoo parlor the other day to watch a friend get tattooed, while munching on the hippie hash (an ungodly-hour snack consisting of hash browns, random assorted ' veggies and feta cheese) I'd W bought from the Fle...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 7A " With Obama set to take office, labor unions compile wish list Judge: White House needs to recover millions of e-mails HE the uni WAS labor u Obama . looking Labo ing pre Democ include unions, worker hibitin nently and exf Gett busines walk in Still, they'll Bill Cli 12 year the Wh Back cal Le employ leave to es or p. in the e ton ad and the over tl Trade tion on ulti...…

…6 8A - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 # ) The Michigan Daily - mihigandaily.com focus on Tech game By ANDY REID nament will take place next week. Daily Sports Editor "But that being said, we can't take any game lightly, because if we lose, Just five days after the Michigan it's over with. So we have to worry State basketball team lost an exhi- about Michigan Tech right now." bition game to Division II Grand The Huskies couldn't muster a Valley S...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 9A "That's how you make babies?" MADAGASCAR From Page 5A Wait for the scene where they have plane-con- struction labor struggles with monkeys, a bit like real-life labor politics. (The first film was all about balls-to-the-wall sight gags and showcasing pen- guins.) And the swimming birds are back in force; look for them hijacking trucks at break-neck speed. This time aroun...…

…10A - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com F0 t0 g Dreams. Realities. If you want to make an impact beyond the city, the country or even the industry where you'll work, meet us. We'll tell you why - in a company where innovation never sleeps - you can exceed your ambitions. oopc'tkor COME TO OUR INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS GROUP PRESENTATION WHEN: November 11th, 2008 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm WHERE: Michigan League SPEAKE...…

…0 0 0 0 0 0 '0 8B - Tipoff - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 STAFF PICKS The Daily basketball writers do their best to predict what will happen in the world of college basketball this season. Jason Ruth Alex Andy Kohler Lincoln Prosperi Reid Michigan record 16-1S 17-14 16-15 15-16 eig Ten Champion Pardon Michigan State Purdue Purdue se c o n d............................... ..........Sta te.............. ....................W isc.........o n sin...…

… 0 090 0 V a a 0 2B - Tipoff - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - Tipoff - 7B TIPOFF 2008 2008-2009 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Site Date Opponent Site 2K Sports Classic 1/31 at Purdue West Lafayette 11/11 Michigan Tech Ann Arbor 2/5 Penn State Ann Arbor 11/12 Northeastern or IUPUI Ann Arbor 2/7 at Connecticut Storrs, Conn. 11/20 C vs. C Semifinal New York City 2/10 Michigan State Ann Arbor 11/21 3rd Place or Finals New Y...…

…0 0 0 0 0 6B - Tipoff - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Is 'Manny Fresh' the answer? Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - Tipoff - 3B BI G EN PREVIEW Manny Harris had a stellar freshman year. Is he ready to make Michigan basketball important again? By Andy Reid Daily Sports Editor Photo by Rodrigo Gaya The Michigan men's basketball locker room is a testament to consistency. Every locker is exactly the same - stark-white uniforms, navy blue warm-ups ...…

… 0 November 11, 2008 - Tipoff - 5B 48 - Tipoff - November 11, 2008 BREAKING DOWN 'BEILEIN BALL' By Alex Prosperi Daily Sports Writer So what is "Beilein Ball"? According to Michigan coach John Beilein, the offense is based on multiple players cut- ting, passing and shooting. In an ideal situation, Beilein wants four shooters around a big man who can score inside to the basket or step outside and hit the three. His teams are known for their...…

…9$Wotl -1OPINION What Obama means for a woman who brought Dr. King to Grosse Pointe in 1961, 4A openr, 'ns uttig "win way' 4 ' rTHE STATEMENT What the University's famous "d !Squre arde 'k t.alumni left behind, 4B ~Iie0Iidigan Batt Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, November 12, 2008. michigandailycom TALKING DANCE Tuition credits crdmay take backseat Two wars, economy could mean tax credits for tuition aren't a priority - or Obama could put ...…

…2A - Wednesday, November 12, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 6 6 CELEBRATING VETS When the 'U'lcked out its own In an era when Communist fear ran rampant, three University profes- sors stood in the center, their patrio- tism questioned by the U.S. House Un-American Activities Committee. This committee, known for investi- gating Alger Hiss and the Hollywood Ten, became the forefront for the later McCarthy trials. Clement Marke...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Obama suggested more aid for auto industry, aides say President-elect Obama sug- gested to President Bush that the administration immediately pro- vide extra help to struggling U.S. automakera, aides to the Demo- crat say, in their first fate-to-face meeting since Election Da...…

…4A - Wednesday, November 12, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com L714c 4HjC Igan wily Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ANDREW GROSSMAN EDITOR IN CHIEF GARY GRACA EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR GABE NELSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustratio...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, November 12, 2008 -5A When rapper meets Trump andMartha ByJAMIE BLOCK contestants watch in a mix of hor- Daily Arts Writer ror and amusement. It may not seem like senseless Rapper, actor and entrepreneur bickering would be a necessary 50 Cent can add Donald Trump addition to the "Apprentice" for- inpersonator mula, but it actually helps a lot. to his list of ** The fights among team members e...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 7A LECTURE From Page 1A "Tamara may not be here, but she's always in my heart," the letter read. "I look forward to when Kiara (Tamara's daughter) enters the Uni- versityofMichigan Class of 2017." After showing a 10-year-old news clip detailing events around Williams' murder, School of Social Work Prof. Daniel Saunders, who is the co-director of Interdisciplin- ary Researc...…

…8A - Wednesday, November 12, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 6 6 A 'Fresh' start for Michigan Douglass and Novak excel in top spot of 1-3-1 zone ByALEX PROSPERI Daily Sports Writer Michigan men's basketball coach John Beilein is known for the 1-3-1 zone defense, but it's tough to judge just how often he will run it on a given night. Before the season, Beilein said he'll use it anywhere between 10 and 60 percent of defensive NOT...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 9A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, November12, 2008 - 9A First job.1 astin mp~o n A chance. An opportunity. A foot in the door. At Goldman Sachs, your first job will give you more. You'll gain access to unparalleled training programs. Work alongside some of the smartest minds in the financial industry. And gain hands-on experience that will serve you rig...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, November 12, 2008 -10A I I ICE HOCKEY'S 10-GAME PROGRES ORT GJON ejVMA4 ,,CH FS2 Oe U OFFENSE: ___ __ USPECIAL TEAMS: & I I The Michigan hockey team's offense has surprisingly been its strength. Sophomores Aaron Palushaj and Louie Caporusso have stepped it up this season along with the rest of the Wol- verines to create two dynamic scoring lines. Caporusso leads the team with nine goals...…

…S. __ 0 ' a' 0 0 - 0 0 Th Mchga .Dil W desay Nvebe 20 Overcoming apathy' ast week, a sea of students flooded the Diag chanting "O-bam-a! O-bam-a!" and singing "The Star-Spangled Ban- ner," as we wrote our own chapter in Diag history. That kind of thing wasn't sup- posed to happen at the University of Michigan anymore. That purely kinetic energy, those rallying cries that echoed down South University and in the Diag - none of it could h...…

…V V V V 1 1 0 a 0 ! w w . v Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - The Michigan Dady Magazine Editor: Jessica Vosgerchian Editor in Chief: Andrew Grossman Managing Editor: Gabe Nelson Photo Editor: Chanel Von Habsburg- Lothringen Junk Drawer: Brian Tengel Center spread design: Andy Brown Cover photo: Chanel Von Habsburg- Lothringen The nuances of Michigan's new medical marijuana law STATES WITH MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAWS necessity in marijuana...…

…0 S S S V U U U U Sw 0 w f i 6B The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - The Michigan Daily QUOTES OF THE WEEK I voted to dissolve the city because of tax issues mainly." - JOYCE PUCKETT, a woman from Lone Oak, Kentucky, explaining that high taxes influenced her vote to dissolve the city by abolishing the police department, the city government and all elected positions. Lone Oak will now be a "co...…

…V V V V M ip -h MihgnDa wenedy wv~br12 20 a a W. Wedesay Nvebe 1, 00- -Th Mchga 3 Ad Alumni a nthropology fall the people featured, for- mer President Gerald Ford has undoubtedly left the big- gest mark on the University. The man has a library and an entire school named after him. A more personal legacy, though can be found at the fraternity Delta Kappa Epsilon. When Ford wasn't studying for a dual-degree in political science and econom...…

…lfrlc4lp:an Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, November 13, 2008 michigandaily.com ELECTION DAY PROCEDURE Early voting proposed in state Senate More than half of Crisler Arena's seats were empty during last night's men's basketball game against Northeastern, which Michigan won 76-56. The Athletic Department has used creative tactics this year to sell more seasonticket packages to students, including giving tickets away for free. For coverage o...…

…2A - Thursday, November 13, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Ab 2A - Thursday, November13, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom . _ FRIDAY: Explained The campus renaissance man By May, Arnaud Valeille will have two master's degrees and two Ph.D.s in engineering and space science. In between study sessions, he's managed to squeeze in a Hawai- ian Ironman triathlon, four nights of partying a week and road trips through 25 ...…