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…8 - Tuesday, December 2, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.cam Novak redeems himself in OT after missed dunk Kampfer returns to practice with team By ALEX PROSPERI Daily Sports Writer The Michigan men's basketball team's overtime win against Savan- nah State Saturday included two plays Wolverine fans will remember for the rest of the season. NOTEBOOK With the score tied at 56 and three seconds remain- ing in regulation, freshman guar...…

…8A - Wednesday, December 3, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Sauer losing ground in goalie battle By MICHAEL EISENSTEIN Daily Sports Editor It was supposed to be Billy Sau- er's year. Last season he emerged as one of the country's elite goalies, leading the country in wins, and played a key role in Michigan's first Frozen- Four run in five years. But after posting 30 wins and a 1.95 goals-against average last season, the senior i...…

…8A - Thursday, December 4, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com * Automakers seek support for bailout on Capitol Hill Study: State gets an'F' for college affordability 0 Execs to discuss deal before Congressional leaders today WASHINGTON (AP) - Imper- iled automakers and their union worked feverishly yesterday to sell a skeptical Congress on a $34 billion aid plan, promising labor conces- sions' and restructuring. The Sen- ate's De...…

…8 - Friday, December S, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com mj 8 - Friday, December 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom A I WILDCATS From Page 5 After its tough first-set loss, the Wolverines found their rhythm and looked comfortable in front of. the Wildcat crowd. Freshman right side hitter Alex Hunt grabbed 15 kills in the match, and junior outside hitter Juliana Paz led the team with 22. "Juliana went off in the fourth...…

…8A - Monday, December 8, 2008 Bill Sneezington (left) avoids spreading germs to the rest of his band. Breaking the barrier CHRISTMAS From Page 5A Christmas Tale," little touches like that flow with the film and provide new dimensions to the characters and the plot. The opening sil- houette animation is another creative draw that manages to blend elements of the film together. The castbuilds fluidly off each character. With a family this dive...…

…8 - Tuesday, December 9, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Filmmaker delves into federal debt By HANS YADAV tions of the national debt because Daily Arts Writer of all the financial jargon associ- ated with the topic. However, Change seems to be in demand this is an area where "I.O.U.S.A." these days. But the adjustment shines. The film does a great job in the White explainingallthe terminologyin a House is only way that pretty muc...…

…The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com { December1, 2008 MICHIGAN 66, SAVANNAH STATE 64 SIMS CITY Blue overcomes 20-point deficit to topple Tigers By ANDY REID Daily Sports Editor Trotting off the Crisler Arena court at halftime, the Michigan men's basketball team was at the lowest point of its surprisingly successful young season. The Wolverines were down 20 points to asteam that finished 17-92 in the last four years. They had a goose egg (0...…

…D 0l h ihia ensa,6eebr 20 1 0 0 0 00 I'm sorry. I'm shy. Ihad gone out one night to a friend of a friend's house for a small gathering and I could hear her housemates commenting quietly to each other as I left. "I was just trying to be polite, you know, start a conversation. She was kind of a bitch." My quiet disposition often elicits this reaction from those who don't know me. People tend to find me intimidating, assume I think the worst o...…

…the ; . :,' z xy V4. D The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com I Thursday, December 4, 2008 20 0 8 DAY ', " I 0 E Ihe L)ailyArts guide to the best upcoming events - it's everywhere you should be this weekend and why. Shopping for gifts shouldn't suck. Getting gifts shouldn't either. At Daily Arts, we're here to help. We've compiled a list of the essential gifts this holiday season - both for your own wish list and as purchases for other...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, December 5, 2008 - 9 Copying the legends "You can kill me, but you can't take my dignity. 'Transporter 2' already did that' Getting n 'Transporter 3' is just another run-of-the-mill action film By Blake Goble I Daily Film Editor By JOSHUA BAYER Daily Arts Writer "Happy" In Galoshes is not an album that's meant to be reviewed. This isn't to say it's so piss-poor that the whole pro- cess of cri...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 9 Novak hits big shots for Blue in upset Freshman scores career-high 14 in Saturday's victory By ALEX PROSPERI Daily Sports Writer There are big shots and then there are really big shots. In the Michigan men's basketball team's upset of then-No. 4 UCLA, freshman Stu Douglass hit an off- balance 3-pointer to give the Wol- verines a late lead. In order for Michigan to beat No....…

…2B - December 1, 2008 S-portsMonday The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 40 2B - December 1, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom 6 Michigan fans actually have things to be thankfulfor Senior midfielder Jake Stacy is one of the seven seniors on the Michigan men's soccer team. Seniors pave way for Blue's future success By CHANTEL JENNINGS Daily Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON - After Satur- day's third-round NCAA Tourna- ment loss to In...…

… ,0 9 0 - . -.-s " *- ,: I Wednesday, Decem er3208Te Mchgn aly 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: Hillary Ruffe Cover photo: Chanel Von Habsburg- Lothringen new rules rule 164: You can't be a snob about New York unless you're from there. And even then, don't push it. rule 165: If yo...…

…2B - Thursday, December 4, 2008 Today12.4.08 Adam Zagajewski Poetry Reading 5 p.m. At Rackham Amphitheater Free "Pride and Prejudice" Presented by the U-M Department of Theatre and Drama 7:30 p.m. At the Arthur Miller Theatre, Walgreen Drama Center $18 & $24; $9 with student ID Tomorrow 12.5.08 "Dance and Related Arts Concert" Presented by the U-M Dance Depart- ment 8 p.m. At the Betty Pease Studio in the U-M Dance Building $5 "Never a Dull Mo...…

…10 - Friday, December 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com d COMING TO A RED CARPET NEAR YOU Award season is almost here, and a number of unreleased films have already joined the Oscar race. To sort out the season's best, Daily Arts is taking a look at the trailers for the year's most anticipated films. "SEVEN POUNDS" COLUMBIA DECEMBER 19.2008 IN 4 Though he started on the streets of Philly as the Fresh Prince, Will Smith has gr...…

…10A'- Monday, December 8, 2008ThMihgnDly-icinalco The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com TE _.__ \, -- ~ hT 'Si, …

…10 - Tuesday, December 9, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 10 - Tuesday, December 9, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom ~ ,m THINK YOU RE AN EXPERT ON MICHIGAN ATHLETICS? PROVE IT. WRITE FOR DAILY SPORTS. E-MAIL ANDYREID@UMICH.EDU This explains all the losses fter going 10-22 last season, the Michigan basketball eam has a chance to make the NCAA Tournament this year. Some might suggest that the returning players have a...…

…0 The Michigan Daily -- michigandaiiy.com December 1, 2008 - 3B ICE H)CKEY Dismal penalty Sauer shines without goal kill gives Blue support against Wisconsin ano her split Two Badger power play goals prove to be difference in Michigan loss By CHRIS MESZAROS Daily Sports Writer MADISON - Before this week- end, the Michigan hockey team was confident in its special teams. It had successfully killed off 25 straight power-play chances, a streak...…

…i i i S Th '. ' . 3 - . 6O*yDecmbr , 00 0 0 0 Wednesday, December 8 - . QUOTES OF THE WEEK .'m :1i it ABOUT CAMPUS ILLUSTRATIONS BY JOHN OQUIST I IT if - I1 ! L! L IMMEMEM He was bum-rushed by 200 people. They took the doors off the hinges." - JIMMY OVERBY, an employee at a Wal- Mart in Long Island, describing the stampede of shoppers that killed one ofhis coworkers on "Black Friday." In the same rush, a woman mis- carried her child ...…

…0 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, December 4, 2008 - 3B The worst sex of2008 'Open your thighs,' he urged as he parted the folds of her vulva. 'You are so moist down there.' He stroked and probed her with two fingers as she felt her blood waken. He raised himself to his knees and bent to roll his tongue around her weeping orifice. He was bringing her toa pitch of ecstasy when she heard Madame Veuve, on the landing, put down...…

…* The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com I December 8, 2008 MICHIGAN 81, NO. 4 DUKE 73 CRISLER CRAZIES Second chance: 'M' stuns Duke By RUTH LINCOLN Daily Sports Editor As hundreds of fans stormed the Crisler Arena floor Saturday, Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski walked off the courtsa loser for the first time this season. f a What did one of the most illustrious coaches in college basketball think of Michigan's 81-73 upset over his f...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.comr SENIRS: LST hNCE TAKE YOUR SENIOR PORTRAIT and be pictured in the Michiganensian Yearbook Thai AND Tsmorrow *ec.8aO Bring this coupon with you and get $2 OFF your Sitting Fee!! M ichIg anen si a~n YEA RBOOK WALK-INS WELCOME $14 sitting fee without discount or schedule your portrait online: https://cws.ouryear.com, School Code: 87156 Dec. 8 Location: Sophia B. Jones Room, Union Dec 9. Location: Sophia B. ...…

…4B - December 1, 2008 z),vortsivioncia) The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 46 . .. A YEAR WITH RODRIGUEZ Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez's artful commentary, littered with allusions to things like The Lion King and elephant dung, have made the past 12 months a bit more interesting 6 DEC. 17, 2007 JAN. 1, 2008 APR. 7, 2008 MAY 20, 2008 JULY 24,2008 "There's an old movie called The Lion King. There's a scene in the movie where ...…

… Npnpai - 0 0 Q 0e 0 Wensdy Deeme 3 :0 - ihga al AFFIRMATIVE TWO YEARS AFTER PROPOSAL 2 PASSED, THE CAMPUS DIALOGUE ABOUT AFRMATWEACON LARGELY WENT SILENT. THE UNIVERSITY ADOPTED NEW POLICIES TO MAINTAIN DIVERSITY, BUT DESCRIPTOR PLUS IS FAR FROM A PERFECT, PERMANENT SOLUTION. THE EVOLUTION OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: TIMELINE 1961 1 964 President John F. Kennedy coins the term in an executive order mandating that projects financed with fede...…

…4B - Thursday, December 4, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Misguided memories Recent Holocaust films pay tribute, but not necessarily in the right ways By SHERI JANKELOVITZ Daily Arts Writer In a recent article called "Never Forget. You're Reminded," New York Times writer A.O. Scott wrote of the sudden influx of Holo- caust films in Hollywood, He claimed these films were only made to be awards fodder, rather than pay tribute to ...…

…2B - December 8, 2008 ortsM The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wolverines win college portion of U.S. Nationals Beilein's experience is key By RYAN A. PODGES Daily Sports Writer It's been more than a month since the No. 3 Michigan men's swimming and diving team last competed. Five weeks ago, they lost to No. 1 Texas. But after the U.S. Short Course National Cham- pionship meet this weekend, it was clearly worth the wait. The Wolverine...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com U yDecember 8, 2008 - 3B With sweep, Blue finds fun again SAID ALSALAH/Daly Senior Payton Johnson helped the 200-yard freestyle relay team win its event. Wolverines dominate at EMU Invitational By AMY SCARANO Daily Sports Writer YPSILANTI - Inside the humid Jones Natatorium on East- ern Michigan's campus Satur- day the air smelled of chlorine. Swimmers were cheering for their teammates in bathing suits...…

…S-por-tsM( 4B - Monday, December 8, 2008 STAFF PICKS The Daily football writers predict what will happen in the 2008 college football season. The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Dan Courtney Feldman Ratkowiak Ian Robinson Nate Bob Sandals Gartland No.lAlabama(9.5)vsNo.ZFlorida Alabaaa Florida Alabama Alabama No.4Oklahoma (-17) vs. No.19 Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Oklahoma Oklahoma No. 5 Southern Cal (-33) vs. UCLA UCLA UCLA S...…