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…Since the U-M Board of Regents holds full power over students on this campus, it would make sense to have a student on the board to represent our views. You've seen their show, now read the book. Penn & Teller explain how to stab a fork in your eye and more in their wild and crazy new book, "Penn & Teller's How to Play with Your Food." The Michigan women's basketball team opens its season tonight at Crisler Arena against the Toledo Rockets. ...…

…PN When U-M wants something, it gets it. Now, the university wants its MTV, so soon, we'll be wired for cable. Coming to a television near you. Folk music - it's not just for hippies any more. Andrew Cahn offers a handy guide to who's who among the folks in modern folk music. Michigan's sophmore five were something less than fab, but the Wolverines got the job done when it counted in a 75-71 victory over the Rice Owls. Today Let it snow! Hi...…

…The only away to fight an epidemic like AIDS is to keep people aware of it. We all must work to keep this issue in the forefront. William Bolcom is more than the husband of Joan Morris. He's also the composer of the opera "McTeague." Read all about the man in this week's cover story. The highly-touted Michigan men's and women's swimming and diving teams take on competitive fields in this weekend's Speedo Collegiate Cup East Championships at ...…

…Don't look now, but the Michigan Student Assembly actually did a good thing - it received tax-exempt status since 1968. Not surprisingly, it happened completely by accident. As the environmental movement has grown, a new concern has emerged - harassment of environmentalists. Gwen Shaffer examines this growing threat to environmentalism. What a weekend for Michigan sports! Just in case Michigan-Duke basketball wasn't enough, the Wolverine hoc...…

…The Michigan Collegiate Coalition is an important lobbying group, but the Michigan Student Assembly shouldn't be the only group to fund it. Other schools must share this cost burden. The U-M Gilbert and Sullivan Society showed off its talent this weekend in its production of "Ruddigore." Read a review of this show. The Cameron Indoor Stadium fans chanted "Overrated" at Michigan's Fab Five, and the Wolverines did nothing to prove them wrong, ...…

…Can't get there from here? Well, if the Campus Safety Committee of the Michigan Student Assembly has anything to say about it, you may not be able to get there on your bike. A They're no longer riding that groovy train, but The Farm is back with a new album. Read a review of this latest effort. SPORTS 8 Thrashin' Tony Tolbert made his first pilgrimage back to his former basketball mecca last night - but this time he was in a University of De...…

…Veronica Latta Smith is ending her eight-year tenure on the U-M Board of Regents. Smith's concern and compassion for students' rights will be sincerely missed. Barbie's walking down Madison, but it will cost you a nice chunk of change to bring Madison Avenue Barbie home. Darcy Lockman previews the state-of-the-art Barbie line. The Michigan men's basketball team, fresh off a victory in its home opener, host the Falcons from Bowling Green toni...…

…Parents in the Birmingham school district are allowing their bigotry top turn into paranoia over the teaching of homosexuality in public schools. In today's special insert section, the Daily football writers take an in-depth look at Michigan's Jan. 1 rematch with the Washington Huskies in the Granddaddy of Them All. Wednesday is the Michigan men's basketball team bowling night. The Wolverines knocked down the Falcons of Bowling Green, 79-68,...…

…Did you ever wonder how your teaching assistant ever got his or her job? Andrew Taylor takes a closer look at one of the most-discussed groups on campus -TAs. Bored with your life? We've got the answer. Get the lowdown on the latest works of Neeme Jarvi and Sergei Prokofiev in today's "Who What When Where." The Michigan basketball team will be tested long after the players are done with their final exams. Find out how the Wolverines will be ...…

…Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Tuesday, December 1, 1992 I SHOPPING Continued from page 1 business was active over the week- end and even better than last year. Rusty Ortiz of Van Boven Shoes said that business was "about the same" this past weekend, adding that many of the store's customers were regulars who shopped with their children home from school for the holiday. Free parking may have helped State Street businesses Friday, Clark said. Bec...…

…Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Wednesday, December 2,1992 EMU regents revamp student conduct code to fit Supreme Court ruling by Shelley Morrison Daily Higher Education Reporter The Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Board of Regents unani- mously amended the school's stu- dent conduct code last night to com- ply with a Supreme Court decision earlier this year that redefined col- leges' ability to restrict discriminatory behavior. The court, in R...…

…Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Thursday, December 3,1992 BILLS Continued from page 1 wait until the next legislative session to find out the fate of a related bill. Originally conceived by MCC and introduced by Rep. Lynn Jondahl (D-Okemos) and Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Lansing), the Work Study amendment passed the House in April and is now in the Senate Education Committee. Sen. Michael Bouchard (R- Birmingham), chair of the Education Committee, sa...…

…Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Friday, December 4, 1992 CLARKS ON Continued from page 1 "I'm a lowly player in this but many people have worked for him since early spring," Clarkson said. "You have to be an exceptional per- son to have such a dedicated and loyal following." While at the university, Clarkson was responsible for developing rela- ti6nships between the Office of Stu- dent Affairs and students, faculty and staff in addition to buildin...…

…Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Monday, December 7, 1992 FILM Conitued from page 1 closed down when the parties could not reach a compromise. Many students said that, although they enjoyed the documentary, they found the section on pornography disturbing. "The piece about pornography was hideous. It showed clips from porno films for no apparent reason and they were simply disgusting," said John Schnef, an Engineering senior. Margo St. James - a pr...…

…Page 2-The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, December 8,1992 CLINTON Continued from page 1 Environmental Protection Agency. Another EPA prospect is Carol Browner, a former top aide to Vice President-elect Al Gore who now is Florida's top environmental official. Clinton devoted early attention to environmental-related posts, with former Arizona Gov. Bruce Babbitt considered the leading contender to head the Interior Department and outgoing Colorado Se...…

…Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Wednesday, December9,1992 Public challenges pay raise for state officials TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - Dorothy Matzinger waved a newspaper article about the Legislature's recent decision to let some lawmakers collect their pen- sions years earlier than before. "Things like this sour people," Matzinger told members of the State Officers Compensation Commission at a public hearing yesterday. "With all these cuts at Ge...…

…':QN, Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Thursday, December 10, 1992 WILT Continued from page 1 Madej added he is confident tick- ets will sell out once they are available to the public. Executive Director of the U-M Alumni Association Robert Forman agreed. "The foremost reason for the decrease in participation is the re- cession. It's very difficult to have the resources to take a trip like this, and that has been reflected in ticket sales," Forman...…

…;, p. Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Friday, December 11, 1992 I CLINTON Continued from Page 1 Office of Financial Aid, said he is optimistic about Clinton's loan re- payment proposal - a plan that will allow students to repay loans with a portion of their income or perform two years of community service. "The number of students in debt with loans has grown at a fast rate and, therefore, there is a sense that this could bring some real economic...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, December 1, 1992 - Page 3 Critics call Clinton's willingness to compromise too indecisive LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Bill Clinton had just vetoed a school bill and dispatched it to the Capitol marked "disapproved" when state legislators persuaded him to reverse course. That evening, a state police offi- cer used a coat hanger to fish the bill out of a locked Capitol office. The Arkansas governor scratched out the ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, December 2, 1992 - Page 3 A2 faces lack of low-income housing by Kerry Colligan Daily Staff Reporter When winter drives away the sunshine and a bitter cold wind whips through town, the shelter of a warm home provides solace. For the homeless of Ann Arbor, however, winter is a harsh reminder of one of the problems they face: society. "I'm not blind to it," said Terry Hurd, an unemployed homeless man living at ...…

…The Michigan Daily- Thursday, December 3,1992 - Page 3 I Lesbian, gay male Art shown in Grad by Karen Talaski Daily Gender Issues Reporter Students searching the Graduate * Library for research books may be surprised to find instead "Gay Pride" posters or pink triangle pins. These items - along with ex- hibits of books, poetry, and songs by gay males, lesbians, and bisexuals can be seen in the library's north lobby beginning today until the ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 4, 1992 - Page 3 Oil tanker crashes, . fishing area t{ danger LA CORUNA, Spain (AP) - A tanker crashed onto rocks outside a fog-shrouded harbor entrance yes- terday, breaking apart in heavy seas *a~d spilling millions of gallons of crude oil that threatened the area's riph fishing grounds. Hundreds of people fled their homes after an explosion tore the stern loose and set off an inferno only a few yards ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, December 7, 1992 - Page 3 GEO rallies to support contract negotiations by Kenneth Dancyger Daily Staff Reporter Teaching assistants (TAs) and graduate students whistled, shouted, and sang "I've got the U-M GEO Blues" on the Diag Friday to raise support for contract negotiations with the university administration. "We're trying to get what we de- serve," said Graduate Employees '(The negotiations) will start off...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, December 8, 1992 - Page 3 I City deems housing 0: resolution illegitimate by Jonathan Berndt Daily City Reporter A resolution that would have al- lowed public housing resident partic- *ipation in choosing two Ann Arbor Housing Commission members was withdrawn by its co-sponsors last night after being deemed illegal un- der the Ann Arbor City Charter. Councilmember Peter Nicolas (D-4th Ward) withdrew the resolu-...…

…The Michigan Daily-- Wednesday, December 9, 1992 - Page 3 F I U-M student earns award for caring by Will McCahill school board" to become in- Daily Staff Reporter volved. Persson said Koerner Supreme Court seeks to curtail role in abortion A U-M student who was once known as the "Condom King" has earned yet another title - this time for being one of the 20 most caring people in the United States. Andrew Koerner, a first-year LSA student f...…

…The Michigan Daily - Thursday, December 10, 1992 - Page 3 Congress rejects Yeltsin nomn1ee MOSCOW (AP) - President Boris Yeltsin suffered a bruising defeat yesterday when Congress re- jected his reform-minded nominee for prime minister, clearing the way for new hard-line attacks that could slow reforms. The vote does not immediately force Yegor Gaidar out of office. Gaidar said he would remain as "acting" prime minister, the position he has h...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 11, 1992 - Page,3 Students choose Michigan despite weather, tuition by Christine Young Daily Staff Reporter Even though the U-M is known for its horrible weather, long lines and skyrocketing tuition, out-of-state students are willing to brave these sacrifices to attend the university. LSA first-year student Ryan Ehrler of Huntington, N.Y., said that the university's prestige attracts stu- dents nationwi...…

…Page 4-The Michigan Daily- Tuesday, December 1, 1992 I1E 31cb43u gttn vtj 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 764-0552 Editor in Chief MATTIIEW D. RENNIE Opinion Editors YAEL CITRO GEOFFREY EARLE AMITAVA MAZUMDAR Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan .Unsigned editorials represent a majority of the Daily's Editorial Board. All other cartoons, signed articles, and letters do not necessarily represent the opi...…

…Page 4-The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, December 2, 1992 --- -. - - - - -- .1 -1111-1--owlerw. E 4ffr i cbgttn at lV 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 764-0552 Editor in Chief MATFIEW D. RENNIE Opinion Editors YAEL CITRO GEOFFREY EARLE AMITAVA MAZUMDAR Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan Unsigned editorials represent a majority of the Daily's Editorial Board. All other cartoons, signed articles, and l...…

…Page 4-The Michigan Daily - Thursday, December 3,1992 1 E , it igttn+ ttYl , 7- 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 764-0552 Editor in Chief MATUHIEW D. RENNIE Opinion-Editors YAEL CITRO GEOFFREY EARLE AMITAVA MAZUMDAR / IrUTF f1 LL 7THEaCHARES OF &Ad iS'Ml 3ouGHAG AAW S-rME ANYONE kvHO KNOkV-' /MJ K,'/OWS 1"H,4TSofv1EfOF MfY 6CS7T FgiENDWS ~ hWHAT MrDD rSAY ? Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan ,yiCN...…

…Page 4-The Michigan Daily- Friday, December 4,1992 3bE StdbiganEailu Editor in Chief 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 764-0552 MATTIIEW ). RIENNIH Opinion Editors YAEIL CITRO GEOFFREY EARLE AMITAVA MAZUMDAR Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan C IY'2Y1iA Y! fM-IE,7 k E IWE'b, LOVE tOHEL h'F&UNDER' ATTACK"' (You Fr HT . . BUTVWE'RE.J p y- j3>A11 STATIONSi' /ALL 7O0jBUSY HAViNG- 2 4. HHA H HA,4/M #9,4 ff ...…

…01 Page 4 -The Michigan Daily- Monday, December 7, 1992 be Swctgan 1aijl 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 764-0552 Editor in Chief MATrHEW D. RENNIE Opinion Editors YAEL CITRO GEOFFREY EARLE AMITAVA MAZUMDAR Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan Unsigned editorials represent a maujority of the Daily's Editorial Board. All other cartoons, signed articles, and letters do not necessarily represent the op...…

…Page 4-The Michigan Daily- Tuesday, December 8, 1992 ibe M4ibctgan iatl Editor in Chief 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 764-0552 MATTHEW D. RENNIE Opinion Editors YAEL CITRO GEOFFREY EARLE AMITAVA MAZUMDAR Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan Unsigned editorials represent a majority of the Daily's Editorial Board. All other cartoons, signed articles, and letters do not necessarily represent the opinion...…

…*. uPage 4-The Michigan Daily- Wednesday, December 9, 1992 Ott Ictloan a I]u 420 Maynard Street- Ann Arbor, Michigan 4810 764-0552 Editor in Chief MATTHEW D. RENNIE Opinion Editors YAEL CITRO GEOFFREY EARLE AMITAVA MAZUMDAR Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan Unsigned editorials represent a majority of the Daily's Editorial Board. All other cartoons, signed articles, and letters do not necessarily represent the o...…

…Page 4 -The Michigan Daily - Thursday, December 10, 1992 Ott ICjj[4br ouIt ttt1 1 , ? rf: ,f : - I i". r~ ~,- a- '-S *~' 5 ~ ~ ~ 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 764-0552 Editor in Chief MATTHEW D. RENNIE a Opinion Editors YAEL CITRO GEOFFREY EARLE AMITAVA MAZUMDAR Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan M fAY HAVW A7 T NE7 l 5FEZX (/ALt f ~To7AL F -rr - t! jAl/N, V 0 oR t7 A "1 r _ v 'Ia , NACdoo J'...…

…*Page 4-The Michigan Daily- Friday, December 11, 1992 Y' V AI _.7 77 If 1.- ,O Editor in Chief t. ! ; ...: .. . ",IrrM 1,.r -.I~~~ - N, 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 764-0552 MATTHEW D. RENNIE Opinion Editors YAEL CITRO GEOFFREY EARLE AMITAVA MAZUMDAR Edited and Managed by Students at the University of Michigan Unsigned editorials represent a majority of the Daily's Editorial Board. All other cartoons, signed articles, an...…

…-ARTS The Michigan Daily Tuesday, December 1, 1992 Page 5 Linguini a la Stigmata? Gary Lucas Gods and Monsters Enemy In which the former Beefheart guitar soloist down- plays exaltoid/creepoid solo guitar plus mega-effects to Settle into an ever-shifting band-thing that operates un- Oer the moniker that provides the album title ... The band includes Rolo "Woodentop" McGinty, Mary Mar- garet "Voice" O'Hara, Michael "Waits" Blair, Jon "Mekon" L...…

…ARTS The Michigan Daily Wednesday, December 2, 1992 Page 5 To 'folk' or not to 'folk' - a handy guide A mellow ti through the gentle world of the best offolk music Attention Losers Are you a complete loser? Have you been dying to change your life? Here's your chance to make a brand new start, or at least pretend. The Virtual Reality Seminar is coming to town to demonstrate the latest in virtual reality, that glorified video game. You ca...…

… Men's and Women's Swimming Speedo Collegiate Cup East Today, Tomorrow, and Saturday, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Canham Natatorium The Michigan Daily SPORTS Thursday, December 3, 1992 Ice Hockey vs. Michigan State Friday, 7 p.m. Yost Ice Arena Page 5 Blue splashes into Speedo Cup Women tankers gear up forfirst major home meet by Wendy Law Daily Sports Writer After splitting its double-dual meet with Penn State and Princeton on Nov. 20, the Michigan wo...…

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… __ _ _brRTS The Michigan Daily Monday, December 7,1992 Page 5 Keitel: troubled saint or tortured sinner? by Megan Abbott In "Reservoir Dogs," Harvey Keitel, playing the consummate profes- sional thief, says to a cohort, "You shoot me in a dream, you better wake up and apologize." It is a sign of Keitel's strength as an actor that when he ut- ters that line, it comes across as no idle threat. You know he means it. As one of America's for...…

… ARTS The Michigan Daily Tuesday, December 8,1992 Page 5 WH WHA [WHERE WHEN~1I i '~i Dark comedy is Sellers best Chance Howards never-End Last year, the Merchant / Ivory team, known for their classic film "A Room with a View," proved that lightning can strike twice with "Mr. and Mrs. Bridge." This year, the streak continues with "Howards End." Many are calling this their masterpiece, but if you ask us, nothing can equal the literate and ...…

…-ARTS 'The Michigan Daily Wednesday, December 9,1992 Page 5 WIhiHAT An angry and spiteful journey to HAL and back Road to Nirvana Finally! An "alternative" rock primer that educates and informs the legions of freshly converted alternateens (resplen- dent in those store-bought Nirvana tour shirts) on what being punk rock in the '90s is all about. The movie "1991: The Year Punk Broke" will thrill college rockists at the Michigan Theater this Th...…

…The Michigan Daily - Thursday, December 10, 1992- Page 5 -SECTION DATE Mme .. ............... ...x........ QARDEN Restaurant Szechuan, Hunan, & Peking Cuisine Reservations 971-0970 3035 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor Open Mon.-Thur. 11:30-10, Fri. 11:30-11, Sat. Noon-1, Sun. Noon-10 VSA 4 o F E ATU R Jerry Garcia Tii Olympic Lithuanian 995-DE 215 S. State Ann Arbor (upstairs) IN G es T-Shirts EAD i I i , Since 1948 6 w 8 KEEPLfill EYE OUT LOO...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 11, 1992-- Page 5 I. F. , EACHI G SSISTA TS The U-M shadow faculty has vast influence over the undergraduate population, but why do many graduate students become TAs, and are they qualified to teach? The distant ring of the Burton Tower signals the start of class, yet 10 minutes away. The tearly eyed students shuffle into class as the )risk morning wind offers the only topic of discussion. Young sch...…

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…Page 6- The Michigan Daily- Wednesday, December 2, 1992 CLASSIFIED ADS 764-0557 " MARVELS, D.C.'S, UNDERGROUNDS from early 70's. 973-1664 anytime before 10 p.m. RENTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE. Six bedroom house near Packard and State. $160,000. 996-8123. SMITH CORONA ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER $300, large microwave oven $200, VCR $150. 662-6259. Or best offer. STEROID ALTERNATIVES- Liquid Ephedrine, Hot Stuff, Cybergenics, Weider, Universal. Die...…

…Page 6-The Michigan Daily- Thursday, December 3, 1992 CLASIFIED ADS MARVELS, D.C.'S, UNDERGROUNDS from early 70's. 973-1664 anytime before 10 p.m. MOUNTAIN BIKE BIANCHI. Top of line, parts, XCPro. Great shape. $450. 662-3191. NEED CASH?? Sell me your rollerblades! I fit size 10-11. Call Tim 769-1606. RENTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE. Six bedroom house near Packard and State. $160,000. 996-8123. SMITH CORONA ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER $300, large m...…

…*1 Page 6-The Michigan Daily- Friday, December 4, 1992 * .FOR SALE 5 DISC BOOKSHELF SYSTEM WITH REMOTE. Casio Graphing Calculator. 665-5536. MARVELS, D.C.'S, UNDERGROUNDS from early 70's. 973-1664 anytime before 10 p.m. MOUNTAIN BIKE BIANCHI. Top of line, parts, XCPro. Great shape. $450. 662-3191. NEED CASH?? Sell me your rollerblades! I fit size 10-11. Call Tim 769-1606. RENTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE. Six bedroom house near Packard and State....…

…*1 Page 6-The Michigan Daily- Monday, December 7, 1992 i ey f f 4 4 ~a x5 j ~ ; --- .. 5 DISC BOOKSHELF system w/ remote. Casio Graphing Calculator. 665-5536. MOUNTAIN BIKE BIANCH I. Top of line, parts, XCPro. Great shape. $450. 662-3191. NEED CASH?? Sell me your rollerblades! I fit size 10-11. Call Tim 769-1606. FORRNT... COATS RENTAL PROPERTY FOR SALE. Six bedroom house near Packard and State. $160,000. 996-8123. STEROID ALTERNATIVES-...…