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… LOCAL/STATE -The Michigan Daily Monday, February 16, 1998 CAMPUS Fraternity offers essay contest The University chapter of the Pi Lambda Phi fraternity is sponsoring an essay contest in an attempt to curb prej- *die. All University students are eligible to enter the contest. The essays should discuss one's definition of prejudice, how it has affected their own life and sohitions that can solve these problems. The winner will receive a $500 ...…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 17, 1998 - 3 CRIME sm Man throws beer at student An unidentified. intoxicated man threw beer at a resdent of West Quad Residence Hall Cady Saturday morn- Sing, according to DS reports. The beer did not hit the iitended target, and instead broke a gkss window covering a fire extinguisher The caller saiC the man went into his friend's roon and appeared dis- oriented. After te incident, the m...…

…The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, February 18, 1998 - 3 LOCAL/S TATE FUJGHER City seeks money for fire protection ormer director ccused of s fying records ,former administrator at Edison unity College in Florida was arged this past Thursday with falsify- grades, creating courses and produc- fake degrees for himself, the roriicle of Higher Education reported. Rogald Jones, the college's former ctor of computing services, was ard, with 47 cou...…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 19, 1998 - 3A *RESEARCH Workings of Ebola virus determined The Ebola virus has evaded every *ttempt made by the medical com- munity to learn how it kills - until now. A University research team, led by Gary Nabel, a professor of inter- nal medicine and biological chem- istry at the University Health System, has determined how the Ebola virus uses a glycoprotein to attack specific cells in ...…

…LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 20. 1998 - 3 IRIME Mn Dining services employee yells at cleague A University employee contacted the *partment of Public Safety on Wednesday to report an incident of ver- bal abuse in the dining area of the South Quad Residence Hall, DPS reports state. The manager of South Quad's dining services reported that one employee verbally threatened another employee. The caller said that the two were...…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 23, 1998 - 3A Organization promotes student internships The student-run exchange organiza- on AIESEC is now taking applica- tions for students interested in paid internships abroad. Participants are housed with uni- versity students from a variety of schools while working in the pro- gram. Internships are available in 89 countries. The organization helps participating students with all arran...…

…'TL... KA:..L.:..r-- f1...:l.. T........7.,.. [.'.. L.... ,...... nA 4 f1PYb _ CRIME " LoCAL/STATE Te Micnigan uaily -Tuesday, ebruary 24, 198 - Washington faces end of affinnative action ,- Nine computers stolen from Media Union A University employee contacted the Department of Public Safety last week to report that an unknown individual tam- pered with nine computers at the Media Union, according to DPS reports. The internal contents wer...…

… LOCAL/S TATE HIGHER EDUCATION Georgetown 'U' to put crosses in all classrooms Georgetown University announced plans this past Friday to place cruci- fixes and crosses in all its classrooms, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported Monday. The announcement comes at a time of much debate sur- rounding how much Roman Catholic symbolism the Jesuit institution should display. The crosses and crucifixes will be labeled with explanations of their...…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 26, 1998 - 3A ESEARCH0 Airbags not so harmful for shorter drivers A recent University study may dispel he myth that airbags cause more seri- ous injuries to shorter drivers than to taller drivers. Donald Huelke, a researcher at the University Transportation Research Institute, conducted a study of 636 automobile crashes involving drivers of various heights in which an airbag was deployed. ...…

… -LOCAL/S TATE The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 27, 1998 - 3 CRIME i South Quad resident receives unsettling e-mail A caller reported to DPS on Tuesday that she received unsettling e- mails from a man in Australia, DPS reports stated. The student, a resident of South Quad Residence Hall, said she is receiving e-mail messages from an unknown male from Australia. The e- mail messages, however, are regis- tered from her own account. In the...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 2, 1998 G E SidituIug EDatig What's next? The Bill Clinton 4 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCHILLACI Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily ...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 3, 1998 ate 3idAigun 1&Ilg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCHILLACI Editorial Page Editor .ry;.. Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily's editorial boani. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The M...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, February 4, 1998 Ulwe IIid$tan dlg Race issues and all their silly, 0 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK S+cIILLACI Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily's editorial board All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessaril...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 5, 1998 Ul|e aidTigan tailg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCHILLACI Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily' editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michiga...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 6, 1998 c e artIC4igttit tjJU 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCHILLACI Editorial Page Editor 'I don't see affirmative action as artificial, I se it as an important aspect of what we do.' - Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Principal Bob Galardi, discussing the increasing interest in affirmative action ...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 9, 1998 UIbe Sidiiguu ilg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCHILLACI Editorial Page Editor 'It's good for the community in general to be reminded of our presence. It's a week of expressing pride in out identity. - RC junior Neela Ghosal, on the Queer Visibility Week events taking place this week on ...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 10, 1998 G be £irbitgun DutiIg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCHILLACI Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michi...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, February 11, 1998 (ibe £idpbguu kWalg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCHILLACI Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Dailys editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michig...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 12, 1998 G1ie ffiidlitwn BitaiIg The 'U'has some 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCHILLACI Editorial Page Editor 'Students are a lot more likely to actually vote if they can walk down in their pajamas in their dorm to cast a vote.' - LSA junior Ryan Friedrichs, on a new program that will allow f...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 13, 1998 he mr4tottn 3 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCHILLACI Editorial Page Editor 'All students ought to be concerned.' Retro politicians are a solution for our collectve attention deficit. Hey, remember when the Clinton presidency was gripped by moral dilemma? Maybe your answer is, "Do you me...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 16, 1998 Ott Wt]CbC ttlt at(tild 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University.of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCHILLACI Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Mic...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 17, 1998 U 1E iriTgux Dai g 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan j NyyJM r '. YGYAaa '. t k" X.X LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCHILLACI Editorial Page Editor 'Our national interest is in preventing him (Saddam Hussein) from threatening his neighbors once again, trying to take control and dominate that region.' -- National Security...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, February 18, 1998 (be £girbiun &ifg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCIHILLACI Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily's editorial hoard. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michig...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 19, 1998 ~~~IeLA £dgau dl 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCHILLACI Editorial Page Editor 'The Center for Individual Rights had no idea what they were getting into when they chose U of M as their target.' - Law School student Jodi Masley, on the effect the National Day ofAction events may have on...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 20, 1998 c tw £tdcigau Daftig 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCHILLACI Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michiga...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 23, 1998 (1bE Sirbi gan 13ulg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, M1 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCHILLACI Editorial Page Editor 'Wrestling was getting to the point where guys were doing anything to cut weight, but it wasn't fun and it wasn't safe.' - Michigan wrestler Phil Klein, on college wrestlers 'training KA AM R AN H AF EEZ i...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 24, 1998 lt Lebian&z Babykillers?' The men and 4 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCHILLACI Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily s editorial board All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the o...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, February 25, 1998 I tw £idiir~wn 3?&dlg Sam Cooke and Otis Redding I 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCHILLACI Editorial Page Editor 'They are eroding a great university by passing small Increases year after year.' - University President Lee Bollinger; addressing budget concerns before the Senate Advi...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 26, 1998 Uiie £kirxatt Oralg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCHILLACI Editorial Page Editor 'He and his wife are the epitome of what everybody imagines when they imagine a University president and a first lady on campus. He was a scholar and a supporter of scholarship on campus.' - Former Vice P...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 27, 1998 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the JACK SCHILLACI University of Michigan Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michigan Daily FROM THE DAILY clause Gay rights should be...…

… The "Jeopardy Online" site begins its second college tour- nament today. Check out the site that lets you keep up with those TV trivia whizzes while still in your pajamas. Play tonight and win fabulous prizes - if you're lucky -at http:// www.station.sony.com/college jeopardy) Urije t al tg Don't miss the debut of Tuesday's new-release sec tion, a weekly account of what's new in music. Monday February 2, 1998 Hollywood's dumping ground ...…

… NATION/WORLD The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 3, 1998 - 5 Proposal promises first surplus in 30 years BUDGET Continued from Page 1. 1999 spending plan would bring the budget into the black three years ahead of the 2002 deadline envisioned in the budget accord worked out last May between the White House and GOP lawmak- ers. "This budget marks the end of an era, an end to decades of deficits that have shackled our economy, paralyzed ou...…

…I fIte ifdfgsm &if -omorrow in Weekend, etc: Don't quite know what to do this summer? Tomorrow Weekend, etc. will feature some of the best things to do, places to go and ways to spend the May-September months. Wednesday February 4, 1998 5 )ancers light up Power Center to regroup and pull something together. We have with the multi-faceted character of Billy the to focus but it Kid. In the 45-minute long multi-media makes you feel dance/t...…

… LOCAL! Mlternative WeekendsF expand service opportunites Rachel Groman where students help at a soup kitchen unteers stayed at a ministry center and r the Daily maintained by the Detroit Rescue with a Proun from Aricors y te etoi Rsce it a grupfrmAmri.rs The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 5, 1998 - 5A Sweet dreams vertisements for Alternative Spring decorate the campus and flood stu- nts' e-mail accounts. These communi- service progr...…

… u've waited so long for a new release from Pearl Jam, and Sony ants you to hear it. Tonight at Touchdown Cafe, you'll have the opportunity to sample new music from "Yield," hear some of the band's rare material and get some inside information. The excite- ment begins at 5 p.m. and lasts until 10. Eau ARTS Monday in Daily Arts: Are you uncertain if "Blues Brothers 2000" is worth your $7? Find out if Dan Akroyd can still make classic blues an...…

…Te .bratIng the Arts: The Shapiro Undergraduate Ubrary will hold its second night of afe Shapiro." Readings by undergraduate student writers will take place in the atrium of the library. The event is part of the University's celebration of the YoHA, Year of Humanities and Arts. Cafe Shapiro has free admission, and complimentary coffee will be served. The event begins at 8:30 p.m. Ufbe icii~mnRuitg. tomorrow in Daily Arts: ® Check out Breaki...…

… UmfAe t jIimithI I.T Tomorrow in Daily Arts: It's time for Os-car! Os-car, Os-car! The nominations for the 70th Annual Academy Awards were announced this morning, and Daily Arts will have the inside scoop on the hits and misses of the Academy's choices tomorrow. Tuesday February 10, 1998 5 77 % % X, -. I "- ffim Best' unite to honor Hopwood Hopwood Awards," is on display at the Special Collections Library (on the 7th floor of Harlan Hat...…

… LOCAL/S TATE Panel calls for removal of judge DETROIT (AP) - A judge who made racist remarks and racial slurs, then insisted that tapes of her com- ments were fakes, should be removed from office, the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission recommended yesterday. Wayne County Circuit Judge Andrea Ferrara made the remarks in telephone conversations with her ex-husband, :who taped the calls during a custody fight over their sons in 1992-93. Ferrar...…

…U' Leadershape plans to advertise LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 12, 1998 - 5A It's raining money Flirting survives in the face of social objection N Coordinators plan to paper co-ops and resi- ence halls with fliers. By Matthew Schwartz For the Daily Traditionally, student participation in the University's Leadershape program, a division of a national program that helps develop leadership skills, has depended on wor...…

… "Titanic: Breaking New Ground" takes an inside look at the film that has found fame and fortune in box office sales and Oscar nominations. Fox sneaks inside the making of the disaster flick and allows audiences the chance to see if "Titanic" really deserves the prestigious Oscar nod. "Titanic: Breaking New Ground" begins at 8 p.m. on Fox. Ure Sirjuigam &zilg Monday in Daily Arts: * Can't make the Alan Jackson concert this weekend? Don't wor...…

… Outspoken musician Henry Rollins reads from his latest book, l"Portable Henry Rollins" tonight at Borders. Check out the erst- while "Liar" as he spews his unique brand of wisdom. The book may be "Portable" but Rollins is not, so catch him at 7:30 p.m. t 1e£trf t ti~nDi[ tonorro in Daily Arts: Don't miss Daily Arts' new weekly music release page. Breaking Records. Tomorrow's section will feature a review of Ani DiFranco's "Little Plastic C...…

… she ice Storm" is playing tonight at the Michigan. Although the critically acclaimed drama starring Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Klein was snubbed by Oscar, you can still catch one of the finest films of 1997. The Ang Lee film shows tonight at 9 p.m. at the Michigan. Urb IadjIm fatil Tomorrow in Daily Arts: What do Ben Folds Five and "The Apostle" have in common? Both w l be reviewed tomorrow in Daily Arts, so be sure to check it out. Tuesda...…

… LOCAL/S TATE Roadshow inspires 'U' community By Sam Stavis Daily Staff Reporter The Big Wild Roadshow, a cross-country, grass- roots movement to defend the United States' last great wildlands, came to Ann Arbor last night, spreading its inspirational message like wildfire among members -of the University community. The message of the two main speakers, environ- mental activists Joshua Burnim and Martin Stephan, was clear: The country's wilde...…

… LOCAL/S TATE The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 19, 1998 - 5A *ReCent study to examme trends of youth *tobacco use By Heather Wiggin Daily Staff Reporter Amidst nationwide debate about tobacco, a new study conducted at the University's School of Public Health has received a $500,000 grant to examine current trends in youth tobacco use. "Basically, we're trying to understand why some kids smoke and some don't," said Public Health Prof. ...…

… The Christian McBride Quartet brings the world of jazz to the Power Center tomorrow at 8 p.m. Check out the fantastic talents Of the group as it passes through Ann Arbor. Tickets are $10, available at the Michigan Union Ticket Office or a Ticketmaster outlet nearby. Call 763-TKTS for information. Ulie £cIt=mx&dl Monday in Daily Arts: ABC celebrates 30 years of Sesame Street with Elmopalooza. The Daily will have a review of the show as well ...…

… Don't miss the Michigan Theater's special presentation of Ingmar Bergman's "Wild Strawberries." One of Bergman's "journey" films, the film follows a professor's rejuvenating sojourn into his memories. In Swedish with English subtitles, the film begins today at 4:10 p.m. Admission is $5. UJte *cIigm J&tv Tomorrow i naily Arts: Check out this week's latest CD releases, including the latest from Black Grape and the soundtrack to "The Big Lebow...…

… Woody Allen's 1987 film "Radio Days" runs tonight at the Michigan. Allen reminisces the glory of the era of radio in his film that focuses on the lives of a Jewish family and a night club ciga- rette girl. "Radio Days" stars Mia Farrow and begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. Urb$tdganmTg Jui I.Weniat TOorr rw in Daily Arts: The Comic Opera Guild is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with "Orpheus in the Underworld." Check out the Daily's pre- v...…

… e Ryan White movie will be shown tonight at the MLB. In honor AIDS Awareness Week, multiple groups on campus are sponsor- g a free presentation of the film about White, who brought nation- attention to the AIDS virus. The free showing will be held the LB Lecture Room 2 at 7 p.m. Tomorrow, his mother will lecture id hold a book signing at Rackham Auditorium at 6 p.m. fe £dfiqun t It's a Weekend, etc. retro flashback. Remember when Culture Cl...…

…I LOCAL/STATE Thefts pr I The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 26, 1998 - 5A Class polls music tastes esent a problem at CR By Jason Stoffer "I've never known of anyone who Daily Staff Reporter (has) gotten something stolen, but I'm } Some students routinely walk into the sure it happens," Pine said. "If I leave gym at the Central Campus Recreation my things sitting around, I might forget Building, throw their bags against a wall som...…

…d..i Xii n uh/ ls.cometh 1t ,atlt IArts returns: k and Jill went up the hill, each with $1.25 ... If you want to After spring break, check out reviews of the latest films, d out how this limerick ends, don't miss Andrew Dice Clay at including "Twilight," "Kissing A Fool," "U.S. Marshals" and the State Theater in Detroit tonight. The Diceman will present his "The Big Lebowski." unique brand of comedy that offends everyone from Sinead O'Connor t...…