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… The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, February 25, 1998 - 7 student fired for remarks The Badger Herald MADISON, Wis. (U-WIRE) - Jenni Cole-Opitz learned an important lesson Feb. 18 - don't joke with the almighty of Wisconsin politics. The 19-year-old UW-Madison sophomore, a State Assembly page for L months, was fired abruptly last ursday morning for comments she made to The Badger Herald about working as a "go-fer" to Wisconsin politicians. Ip th...…

…8 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, February 25, 1998 'Solar' lights up Wednesdays By Michael Kegler For the Daily The Blind Pig has traditionally been considered a haven for alterna- tive rock in Ann Arbor. Indeed, this humble venue has hosted concerts by such alternative giants as Pearl Jam and Nirvana. Now, through the efforts of an ambitious promoter, the Blind Pig is poised to spawn a resurgence of the techno underground that has van-...…

…MEN'S NCAA BASKETBALL (3) North Carolina 72, Wake Forest 53 (11) S. Carolina 78, Georgia 76 (23) Illinois 82, INDIANA 72 *obby Knight: 3 technical fouls, ejected St. John's 67, (22) Syracuse 65 Rhode Island 69, (24) Xavier 68 (25) Maryland 74, Virginia 66 WOMEN'S NCAA BASKETBALL (2) Connecticut 75, Villanova 71 (24) Iowa State 88, Baylor 73 NBA BASKETBALL Washington 124, Houston 112 New Jersey 110, Vancouver 101 Golden State 87, New York 82...…

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, February 25, 1998 Michigan swimming coaches differ in style while maintaining 'M' tradition By Jacob R. Wheeler Daily Sports Writer At 61, Michigan men's swimming coach lon Urbanchek is old enough to be a grandfather to many of his swimmers. Just out of college, assistant coach Eric Namesnik has hardly lost his youthful step. To say Namesnik is still wet behind the ears in terms of coaching experience wou...…

…1£ ,,A0 *rnt eWs: 76-DMAILY dvertising: 764-0554 One hundred seven years of editorfil freedom Tuesday February 24, 1998 10, oft ,1111, j Clinton e Washington Post dency WASHINGTON - President Clinton gave unclea is tentative endorsement yesterday to a new intelli raqi agreement to permit United Nations highly ons inspections but said he would keep compli forces poised in the Persian Gulf to ensure he res at the Baghdad government deliver...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 24, 1998 NATION/WORLD Ela a5 l tornadoes in rda KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida's deadliest swarm of tornadoes on record plowed through the cen- tral part of the state at the height of tourist season yes- terday, killing at least 38 people, including an 18- month-old toddler sucked from his father's arms. Thirteen people were reported missing. Rescue workers used bloodhounds to look for bod- es in rub...…

…'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...…

…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...…

… 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...…

…6- The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 24, 1998 **********PARKING!********** On campus parking! Special rates! 665-8825. NEW STORE! Retro Threads. 100 70s style new leather & suede jackets under $100. 215 S. State. 3rd Floor. 6 BDRM. AT 808 E. Kingsley, next to School of Nursing. Sep. lease. $2100 (util. included) 248/489-1371. 612 CHURCH. 1 bdrm. hi-level apt. Suitable for 2 people. 1 block to B-School & Engieerng. Fall995-08658-5M-F. 62...…

…nnan's many m BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Kofi Annan's aides saw it as a good omen: Iraq allowed the U.N. secretary-gener- al's plane to land at the mostly deserted Saddam Hussein International Airport. A small, but significant gesture. U.N. personnel normally must fly into a drab military airfield and drive more than an hour to Baghdad. By letting Annan use the closer interna- tional airport, the Iraqis were telegraphing that they had high hopes for...…

…8 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 24, 1998 GRAPE GETS 'STUPID' WITH SECOND CD Law guilty of G-funk Seattle Sonics center Sam Perkins is a talented and multi-dimensional basketball player, one who possesses a sweet baby hook shot and hits 3-point- Black Grape Stupid Stupid Stupid Radioactive Reviewed by Daily Arts Writer ers with consistency, yet still blocks opposing behemoths' shots and snatches defensive rebounds with aplomb --...…

… MEN'S 'COLLEGE ASKETBALL j ANSAS 83, Zhorna 70 M TA H at -: t . Inc. S6 CONN. 77, Providence 68 W. MICHIGAN 80 Northern III. 71, WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL (16) FLA. INTL 113, Central Florida 59 OHIO 89, Akron 82 PRO BASKETBALL CHICAGO 97, Cleveland 75 DETROIT 111, Sacramento, 85 Charlotte 118, DENVER 98 Seattle 101, LA. CLIPPERS 100 Ulbe Sj lNlg Tracking 'M' teams The Michigan men's basketball team faces Penn State Wednesday night at the...…

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 24, 1998 Huskies chomp on Friars; Sooners can't catch Kansas Kansas seniors finish perfect careers at Allen Fieldhouse -... , k ,.. - - HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Richard lamilton scored 20 points and Khalid El-Amin added 19 as No. 6 Connecticut overcame a sluggish start and pulled away late in the second half for a 77-68 victo- ry over Providence last night. Jake Voskuhl added 15 points and had 13 ...…

…News: 76-DAILY Advertising: 764-0554 An raq, A Tfhe Washington Post The agre BAGHDAD, Iraq Against a backdrop of Security Cou -threatened United States airstrikes, U.N. reserved the cretary General Kofi Annan reached an what the oth agreement with senior Iraqi officials last night after speakin that he believes could end the crisis over from the five weapons inspections, his spokesperson said. including S After meeting for three hours yesterda...…

…2A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 23, 1998 NATION/WORLD REACTION Continued from Page 1A expected to comment today after reviewing the pact. Most students found the probability of a diplomat- ic solution encouraging in terms of its ramifications of peace in the often volatile Middle East region. LSA sophomore Nick Delgado said he is pleased with the apparent agreement and is curious about the Clinton administration's response. "I thi...…

… 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...…

…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...…

… 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...…

…6 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 23, 1998 **********PARKING!********** On campus parking! Special rates! 665-8825. 6 BDRM. AT 808 E. Kingsley, next to School of Nursing. Sep. lease. $2100 (util. included) 248/489-1371. 612 CHURCH. 1 bdrm. bi-level apt. Suitable for 2 people. I block to B-School & Engineenng. Fall 995-0865 8-5 M-F. 625 S. FOREST near S. U. Huge 3 person apt., top flr. of older hse., new kitch. & bath Ig. deck. Clea...…

… LOCAL/S TATE The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 23, 1998 - 7A Big Black' Smith speaks about poor 'rison conditions Scholars discuss gender, inequality By Nika Schulte Daily Staff Reporter Twenty-seven years ago, a prison rebellion in Attica, N.Y. brought national attention to the poor condi- tions prisoners face in the nation's prison system. Frank "Big Black" Smith, a leader of the Attica rebellion, brought the issue back into focus f...…

…8A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 23, 1998 'The Closer' opener fis to seal deal By Michael Galloway Daily TV/New Media Editor Tom Selleck is one of the executive producers of a new CBS comedy series, "The Closer," along with Ed Decter and John Strauss. Together, these three have shown that as execu- tive producers, they make good actors. What could, and should, have been three episodes has been squeezed together into one hackneyed h...…

…ct e Bitbigtau&iig PORTS ODAY .~ x r U .. d r w 7. , . ... r .mow rr ... .oa ,.. .:. ,: c c .., -. ,. . ,, 4 C / . f xhn. ~ rv r ... S,. a ... ..'.:. ... VI"l+ti, v se"u C. . .,, ,,a , ._ . . _.. .. .._s, . _ _,. ,. ,,.. .,,.. 'M' women win Big Tens again -12 in a row By Uma Subramanian Daily Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON - The theme song to "Mission Impossible" rang as Michigan's 800- yard freestyle relay team took the victory podi- um. But ...…

…- The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - February 23, 1998 SCORES & STANDINGS Women's college basketball The few USA Today/ESPN coaches top 25 women's college basketbal po, with results through Feb. 22. First-place votes in parentheses, Team . Tennesaee (38) 2. ConnectCUt 3. Old ormnion 4. touisiana Tech 5 stanford 6. Texas Tech 7. North Carolna 8. Arizona 9. tinois ' 10. Noa Carolina St. 12, Florida 13. Florida international 14. Vandetbit 1...…

…oarC bnngs .success o Blue B ma Subramanian aiy-Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON - When a team is great - not just good but great - ques- tions start getting asked. People ask, 'What is it about that team?' The Michigan women's swimming team can easily be called the Big Ten m of the past decade. and a half. elve consecutive Big Ten titles will car that kind of respect. While change is inevitable from year to year, there has been one constant behind t...…

… 4B - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - February 23, 1998 HOCKEYi *You can't really pinpoint c was just a whole bunch of "Fv Key play: Late in the first period Saturday the puck took a funny bounce off' the boards to Mike York, who put it into the empty net to give the Spartans a 10 lead. Alban overshadow Michigan's goalies By Shwat Ra uf Daily Sports Editor DETROIT -The media, the players and the coaches for Michigan and Michigan Stat...…

…BASKETBALL The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - February 23, 1998 -58 Quote of the We "I know a hell of a lot more that so you could imagine how I thoi played." - Indiana coach Bobby Knig reporter called Michigan "a Player of the Week Jerod Ward The forward scored 46 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in Michigan's two games this week. Wolverines do it again when it 'counts, this tibe in OF 'm not really sure where to start. The final score...…

…68 Th ihia aily - SPORTSManday - February 23, 1998 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL- BethBrn ~iI~Michigan 56 'a Minnesota 53 Ohio State 88 3' Michigan 80 4 FInal,: Big Tea.. lni n AI . an Purdo 3 Wisnn I '~ISt-r. t ll i.4 Ms4 h ; nf Ge, -.wthw st ,. 'M'innwa Ten Stnins Blue loss marks final Coaf. 124 1013 106 97 5-8 79 5-1:1 343 145 Overall 16-9 1~8 1&8 1940 17-9 208 1442 1441 1145 940 4-22 te r.. or......., 40.. !ticI/i;n tIo game at St. J By ...…

…The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - February 23, 1998 - 7B Wrestling gains confidence boost with win over Indiana By Evan Braunstein Daily Sports Writer The schedule-makers had this one planned out. After disappointing losses to Purdue and Minnesota, *the No. 14 Michigan wrestling team was in need of a confidence boost. Conveniently, the Wolverines hosted Indiana in their last home game of the season Friday night. The Wolverines (4-4 Big Ten...…

…8B - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - February 23, 1998 World's elite outrun 'M' men runners By Josh Borkin Daily Sports Xvnter The New Balance Invitational did not feature Eastern Michigan or Notre Dame, as did most of the Michigan men's track meets this year. This meet included competitors from almost every continent on the globe. Michigan assistant coach Ron Warhurst entered four of his top distance runners in the New Balance Invitatio...…

…I I4W ews: 76-DAILY dvertising: 764-0554 One hundred seven years of ediozT'rilfreedom Friday February 20, 1998 DC says estlin eeds new tadards y Katie Plona aily Staff Reporter The Centers for Disease Control and revention announced yesterday rec- mmendations for collegiate and high chool wrestling programs that mirror hanges already made at the University uiring the past two months. restlers should consult health xperts before beginning a...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 20, 1998 NATION/WORLD ANTH RAX Continued from Page 1. the two suspects said. But an affidavit filed with a search warrant said the men were trying to arrange a laboratory test of the substance and that one of them last year laid out a plan to attack New York City subways. Flores said the suspects were "trying to maybe be copycats of what happened in Japan," a reference to a 1995 nerve gas attack on ...…

…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...…

…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...…

… 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 ...…

…6 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 20, 1998 4 - ~ **********PARKING!********** On campus parking! Special rates! 665-8825. GOVERNMENT FORECLOSED homes from pennies on $1. Delinquent tax, repos, REO's. Your area. Toll free 800/218-9000 ext. H-1864 for current listings. NEW STORE! Retro Threads. 100 70s style new leather & suede jackets under $100. 215 S. State. 3rd Floor. automotive '87 NISSAN SENTRA SE. Great condition. 92K. 248-...…

…I" LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 20, 1998 -- 7 Speaker seeks to offer inspiration Writer Patrick Combs gives advice on careers, summer internships By Ellana Raik Daily Staff Reporter Enthusiasm and expectation filled the room last night as author and motivational speaker Patrick Combs gave an inspirational speech sponsored by the University's Alumni Center to an }audience of more than 200 people. Combs, an alumnus of ...…

…8 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 20, 1998 Buffett brings Margaritaville to Motown By Stephanie Jo Klein Daily Arts Writer Salvador Dali probably would have enjoyed Jimmy Buffett's concert Tuesday night. But for those of us less into the surreal, it was a bit startling. When the clock struck 8 p.m., hordes of Parrotheads swarmed the Palace of Auburn Hills, ready to have Captain Jim and his Coral Reefer Band sail them over to Key We...…

… MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL No. 18 Cincinnati 93, ALABAMA-BIRM. 76 No. 9 NEW MEXICO 95, Texas El Paso 71 Indiana 74, OHIO STATE 72 WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL No. 13 DUKE 65, No. 8 N. Carolina 62 No. 16 Florida Int. 72, MERCER 53 DEPAUL 89, No. 11 Vanderbilt 67 No. 5 Texas Tech 94, OKLAHOMA 59 No. 15 Hawaii 69, TULSA 51 PRO BASKETBALL HOUSTON 100, Detroit 90 Chicago 123, TORONTO 86 SPORTS tgn ~ai Tracking 'M' teams : The Michigan wrestling te...…

…10 The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 20, 1998 Ward assumes greater role BAS KETBALL Continued from Page 9 and things could be answered in terms of the stretch run and the seeding for the Big Ten Tournament." The news is not looking so good for Baston, who broke his right foot against Minnesota on Feb. 7, and is not expected to return any time soon. With Baston out of the lineup, Ward and Josh Asselin will play more minutes at power forwar...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 20, 1998 - 11 RAJU Continud from Page 9 No doubt. Do you think they're upset that Michigan is in first place in the CCHA -, agein - even though the Wolverines have 10 freshmen and no more Brendan Morrison, Jason Botterill or John Madden? Absolutely. Well, this weekend is put up or shut up. For the Wolverines, it's another Chance to prove they belong - that they deserve the respect for their posi- tion in...…

…12 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 20, 1998 i FRIDAYFOCUS The Michigan men's basketball team features some of the most exciting players in the country. Michigan basketball has a rich tradition, including a national championship and two Final Four appearances in the past 10 years. Still, the Wolverines' home court is rarely louder than your average library, which begs the question ... wrong with 0 I Pan s inz Crier? as t a dream...…

…ews: 76-DAILY dvertlslng: 764-0554 C40V 'Ea ti One hundred seven years ofeditorilfreedom Thursday February 19, 1998 -~~- ---- -- ------- enators o discuss U finding t League y Peter Romer-Friedman aily Staff Reporter The state Senate Appropriations ubcommittee for Higher Education ill hold a hearing tomorrow at 9:30 .m. in the Michigan League to address he budget Gov. John Engler proposed his past Thursday. University President Lee Bolli...…

…2A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 19, 1998 NATION/WORLD Air Force bomber crashes; crew members survive AROUND THE NATION '- _ MARION, Ky. (AP) - An Air Force B-I B bomber, flying unmanned after its crew ejected safely minutes earlier, plowed into a muddy cow pasture and exploded yesterday in rural western Kentucky. The plane barely missed a farm- house, crashing just four miles from this farming community of 3,300 peo- ple. N...…

… 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 ...…

…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...…

… 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. ...…

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… NATION/WORLD The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 19, 1998 - 7A Outbursts interrupt government panel SENATE Continued from Page IA .t I IRAQ Continued from Page 1A bursts were a disgrace to the university. "I'm ashamed of the actions of some people here. They have no respect. These people are cabinet members," said OSU sophomore Ryan Weddle. Cohen said the various opinions represented at the meeting were a tes- tament to the U.S. st...…

…8A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 19, 1998 NATION/WORLD Restaurant, bar owners still allow smoking * With industry support, California taverns ignore state anti-smoking law The Washington Post LOS ANGELES - Egged on by a smokers' rights group heavily funded by the tobacco industry, a growing number of California tav- ern owners are thumbing their noses at the nation's only statewide ban on barroom smok- ing, allowing patrons to l...…