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… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 17, 1997-3A U' chosen for :worldwide symposium The University has been chosen as Oe of 20 universities worldwide to participate in the International Student Symposium on international negotia- tion this summer. The program is sponsored by the Institute for International Mediation and Conflict Resolution (IIMCR) ; and provides an environment where students from all over the world can interact...…

…i LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 18, 1997 - 3 Seeing the future B.A. degrees not needed for success Patient dies of drug overdose at 'U' Hospitals A person claiming a drug overdose. as brought to the University Hospitals' emergency room last Friday afternoon, but died in the waiting area, according to DPS reports. The patient was wheeled into the triage area and then died, according to the report. When the patient died...…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, February 19, 199-- 3 Hazing ritual turns fatal Binaye Oja, a first-year student at larkson University in upstate New ork, died Monday from an alleged fra- ternity hazing ritual, the Cornell Daily Sun reported. Oja, whose parents are employed by Cornell University, was pledging a national fraternity, the newspaper reported. Oja was allegedly part of a group of pledges who had been standing around ...…

… LOCALISTATE The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 20, 1997 - 3A College GOP pres. impeached Epilepsy gene. found in mice Researchers at the University Medical Center have identified a gene lab mice that may cause petit mal seizures, a rare symptom of epilepsy. The findings released in the journal Cell could make it easier to locate sim- ilar genes in human DNA. The study is part of a decade-long search for the genetic causes of epilepsy...…

…LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 21, 1997 - 3 s~x ' 'U' employee receives obscene phone calls A University Hospitals employee orted to the Department of Public Safety on Wednesday that she had received several threatening phone calls at work for the past two weeks. The suspect appeared to be inten- tionally trying to disguise his voice by .sounding intoxicated, DPS reports state. The messages contained obscene lan- guage and...…

… LOCALISTATE The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 24, 1997 - 3A UM.Serve sponsors student fee increase ~U Engineering 4emeritu1s dies Mechanical Engineering associate *of. Emeritus Joseph Akerman died .eb. 12, at St. Joseph Mercy .tospital. Akerman, an expert in heating and air conditioning, joined the University faculty in 1956 after 20 years on the mechanical engineering faculty at the ~University of Wisconsin. Akerman also researched i...…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 25, 1997 - 3 College Republicans to pick new leader 'U' professor harassed with note, cabbage A University professor reported to the Department of Public Safety that she found a head of cabbage with a knife stuck through it at her office Saturday. According to DPS reports, the victim believed a student was likely involved, but there was no positive con- firnation of this belief. The caller...…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, February 26, 1997 -3 Ballot issue may add more MSA members Two former professors divert $10M in funds swo former medical professors at the Medical College of Georgia have been charged with diverting more than $10 buillion in drug-research fees to their own private companies, The Chronicle Fof Higher Education reported. 'Richard Burison and Bruce Diamond were indicted on 172 counts of stealing, ta...…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 27, 1997 - 3A arch to move loser to Mars in d-March 'he planet Earth will be just 60 mil- ion miles from Mars on March 17 - he closest distance until 1999. Directly south of Michigan at mid- ight, Mars is a "bright red lamp hanging halfway up from the southern horizon," aid astronomy Prof. Richard Teske. The close encounter between Mars nd Earth will take place due to a con- inuous "game o...…

…LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 28, 1996 - 3 East Quad resident bitten by bug An East Quad resident was bitten by nunknown bug last Thursday night, according to Department of Public Safety reports. DPS officers escorted the victim to University Hospitals emergency room after she complained of dizziness and a severe allergic reaction. Cashier checks stolen from West Quad cafeteria Two cashier checks were stolen Monday night ...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 3, 1997 ti firtrb i gun 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH 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. F...…

…4- The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 4, 1997 (The Libim &dg 420 Maynard Street ....:. Ann Arbor, MI 481094 Edited and managed by students at thes University of Michigan. JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor NOTABLE QUOTABLE, 'He has a strong sense of values that earn the respect of those around him. It is that sense of value that I think will make him a very good leader.' - Former University President James Dude...…

…4- The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, February 5, 1997 clt £itigau &dlg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by ' students at the University of Michigan JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor " NOTABLE QUOTABLE, It's dull lovers, and not condoms, that make for dull sex.' -- Sex expert Jay Friedman in a safe sex presentation Monday, as part of National AIDS Awareness Week JAIM LASSERS$AT Unless otherw...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 6, 1997 Ulbe StdiCg r ouiMg 420 Maynard Street. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan I V P" E d ito r in C h ie--f ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion o/fthe' majoritV of tui Daily vdiWria! board. A 11 other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michigan...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 7, 1997 (he StrbigFn ulg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief Edited and managed by ERIN MARSH students at the Editorial Page Editor University of Michigan 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. FRO...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 10, 1997 cl;hje firlicb.6,tgttn Intfl 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH 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...…

…so 4 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 11, 1997 (1be £idCi grtn ti1i 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH 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...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, February 12, 1997 Ulie £i igrn Thlg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JOSHW HITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor NOTABLE QUOTABLE 'Our tendency is to stay within ourselves, within our community. We do not have, in the inner sense, 'community." - University English Professor Ralph WTliams ,in a Diversity Days seminar on rel...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 13, 1997 ot £rbigbiun &ilg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JoSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor NOTABLE QUOTABLE, 'This is a personal and political vendetta.' - MSA Vice President Probir Mehta, after MSA voted Tuesday night to investigate his allocation infiaction 'Kiss-In 'offers. freedom of expression ...…

…4 -The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 14, 1997 be Stiuilg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor " NOTABLE QUOTABLE,, 'I have to confess that it has crossed my mind that you could not be a Republican and a Christian.' - Hillary Rodham Clinton, addressing the National Prayer Breakfast Unless otherwise noted, unsigned ...…

…4A =The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 17, 1997 ahje 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor NOTABLE QUOTABLE, 'Well, does he have as much personality as Barbie?' - Keith Or,; co-owner ofAnn Arbor bar and restaurant Aut, commenting on "Billy - the world's first out and proud gay doll" JIM LASSESREHARP AS OAST ./ Unle...…

…4- The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 18, 1997 able £idh4&un &dig 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief Edited and managed by v , .ERIN MARSH students at the Editorial Page Editor University of Michigan. Unless otherwise noted, unsigned edit rials 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 Da...…

…4- The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, February 19, 1997 UM£4I019u &g 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor NOTABLE QUOTABLE, 'Iknow one of the Implications of the new law will be that women will be forced to stay in abusive relationships.' - Rita Henley Jensen, columnist for The Chicago Tribune, on the federal welfare refo...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 20, 1997 ale £(idigau &zil g 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Eted and managed by students at the JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor University of Michigan 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 Michigan Dai...…

…4*- The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 21, 1997 (The l Cir i tn ]Dtrlq 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief i NOTABLE QUOTABLE 'It's a perfectly legitimate office expense.' - MSA President Fiona Rose, defending her purchase of a $127.94 Franklin planner with student funds ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor University of Michigan Okless otherwise noted, unsigned editorial...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 24, 1997 cbE £tbiung Eaitg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbo.r, MI 48109 ,Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily ' editorial board. A//1 other articles. letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michigan Da...…

…4- The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 25, 1997 ~ie iri~grn Batifg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief Edited and managed by ERIN MARSH students at the Editorial Page Editor University of Michigan 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. F...…

…0 4 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, February 26, 1997 be £idiagz &dlg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH 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 Da...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 27, 1997 (gh A, je 14)4ftjL ---AL-.A Ak Stich i d gun 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH 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 o...…

…4 -The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 28, 1997 U{be4 S Ig kig 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH 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. FRO...…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 3, 1997 - 5A Students, !aculty ready for teamwork Katie Piona ly Staff Reporter As University President Lee Bollinger officially begins his first school day in his new position on cam- pus, University and community mem- bers look forward to the start of a fresh and promising administration. "1 am very optimistic and hopeful," said Ann Arbor Mayor Ingrid Sheldon. "I look forward to a good rel...…

… Learn how to make different string figures. Getting tied up in all those papers, exams and other homework? Loosen the knots of school pressures for one night, and join Marcia Gaynor for an instruc- tional session on how to make cool stuff out of string. The activity begins at 6 p.m. tonight at the Ann Arbor District Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Don't miss the fun. Tuesday February 4, 1997 5 Comedian's film gets no respect Carter uartet,Jaz...…

… LoCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, February 5, 1997 - 5 Candles flght way to hope, healing ByM~ Extey Daily Staff Reporter Candles reminded last night's crowd ofthe light that AIDS victims brought totihe world. About 40 people gathered at Ann Arbor's First Congregational Church for a candlelight vigil and musical cele- bration in memory of those afflicted by HIV/AIDS. T h e "Service for >; Hope in the Face ofAIDS" areness was one o...…

… LoCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 6, 1997 - 5A BABY ON BOARD Stork spaces added 'at Busch's *Store chain adds parking spots for expectant mothers By Meg Exley Daily Staff Reporter Shoppers at Busch's Valu Land gro- cery stores now have eight fewer spaces in which they can park. Unless they're pregnant. "I think it's a good idea," said Engineering junior Michelle Hahn, an employee at Busch's. "Our biggest emphasis is on c...…

… Get out those beads and start partying! Celebrate Mardi Gras early this year with an evening of great food and music. With a traditional New Orleans dinner and a night of music by Tom Saunders and the Detroit Jazz All-Stars, tonight's celebration is sure to be a blast. The fun starts at 7:30 at the Waterman Center at Schoolcraft College. The cost is $30. For more information, call 462-4417. Friday February 7, 1997 5 Atwood discusses lates...…

….. LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 10, 1997 - 5A Israeli politicians debate policy after helicopter crash Lis Angeles Time JERUSALEM - Just days after 73 Israeli soldiers were ed in an accident as they flew to southern Lebanon, law- makers from governing and opposition parties alike have 'urged the government to re-examine its policy of continuing Israel's costly occupation of Lebanese territory. The recommendation grew ...…

… Discover the joy of Origami, the art of paper-folding. Join other cre- ative folks and learn how to turn plain old paper into magnificent designs. The activity will begin at 7 p.m. tonight at the Ann Arbor District Library, located on 343 S. Fifth Ave. Call 994-2345 for more information. Tuesday February 11, 1997 5 4 Once Upon A Time ... Drescher loses her annoying laugh, 'Beast' lives happily ever after . By Neal C. Carruth Daily Arts ...…

… Feeling like a critic after the Oscar nominations? Here's your chance to view the entries in the 35th Ann Arbor Film Festival. Tonight at the Gypsy Cafe, the Film Festival committee will be watching the local screen gems and you can come too. The evening of free fun begins at 7 p.m. and it's at 214 N. 4th Ave. For more informnation, call 995-5356. Wednesday February 12, 1997 5 AP PHOTO Arthur Hiller, president of the Academy of Motion Pic...…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 13, 1997 - 5A MGM Grand pursues plans to 0pen casino Lights, camera, film festival! ® Company allies with 9 Detroit businesses DETROIT (AP) - MGM Grand Inc., is placing a bet on Detroit and hoping to come up with a full house. MGM Grand, one of the nation's top hotel/casino and entertainment compa- nies announced yesterday it has formed a Iliance with nine Detroit business, c and communi...…

… Jt £tdjt aaft~ Looking for something to laugh at, other than your date, this Valentine's Day? The Def Comedy Jam All Star Tour '97 will take place tomorrow at EMU's Pease Auditorium. Featuring the likes of "Def Comedy Jam" and "Comic View" stand-up veterans Kool-Aid, Mike Bonner, Terrell, Bo-Bo Lamb and Shaunie B., the show will give you a little some- thing to laugh and smile about. Don't miss the fun. Tickets are $10, and may be pur- chase...…

…mlk w' $t t&Iag ~an olmi Join the esteemed baritone for an evening of Schubert. Holzmair will be joined by pianist Julius Drake for a sure-to-be-entertaining perfor- mance at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theater in the Michigan League tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $30 in advance. For more information, call 764-2528. Monday February 17, 1997 Charles still got the right one, baby By James Miller Daily Arts Writer Saturday night at Hill Aud...…

… Check out the film "Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life)" for free. Directed by Allison Anders, the film explores the relationships, trials and tri- umphs of a group of friends living in LA's Echo Park. The screening, which is sponsored by the College of Engineering, will be at the HH Dow Building (2300 Haywood) in Room 1013. Don't miss out! Tuesday February 18, 1997 5 5 Wise men say 'Fools' offers fluff Museum shares gifts with A2 By Kristin L...…

… Getting psyched for the Ann Arbor Film Festival? Here's your chance to view some of the entries early. Tonight at the Gypsy Cafe, the Film Festival committee will be watching the local screen gems, and you can come too. The evening of free fun begins at 7 p.m. and it's at 214 N. 4th Ave. For more information, call 995-5356. Wednesday February 19, 1997 5 Absolute' e By Prashant Tamaskar Daily Arts Writer "Absolute Power" stars Clint Eastwo...…

….Friends hold fundraiser for student killed in plane crash By Greg Cox Daily Staff Reporter Friends of Arati Sharangpani, an LSA senior who was killed in the crash ?f Comair Flight 3272, hope to cele- rate the spirit of her life through a show benefiting her memorial fund. . Sharangpani was one of 29 victims killed in the Jan. 9 air disaster. The show, which will be held tonight at 8 p.m. in Rackham Auditorium, is intend- ed to highlight the ...…

… Jt £idft~wn ltiu Want to see some great dancing? Check out Impact Dance Theatre at the Mendelssohn Theater tonight and tomorrow at 7 p.m. Impact, UAC's dance company, will present its annual show featuring jazz, lyrical and funk performances. Tickets are $4 in advance or $5 at the door. For more information, call UAC at 763-1107. Friday February 21, 1997 5 .X-FILES' MARKS THE SPOT Sci-fi thriller is the place to be on TV By Michael Zilb...…

…LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily -- Monday, February 24, 1997 -- 5A .B-SChool receives 12 edonation By Dan Nolan orthe Daily Arbor Drugs founder Eugene ;Applebaum donated $1.2 million to the University School of Business Administration to expand on the grow- infield of entrepreneurial studies. Applebaum said he hopes the endow- i0nt will not only attract Michigan's 'best entrepreneurs to the University, but also encourage them to be active in ...…

… Let's leam some yoga! Ema Stefanova introduces the art of yoga tonight at The People's Food Co-op. She wil teach the benefits of applying gentle yoga movement. The meditation begins at 7:30 p.m. at 216 N. Fourth Ave., and best of all, it's free! For more information, call 769-0095. Tuesday February 25, 1997 5 I etallica drops Brian A. Onatt aily Arts Editor Executing a great arena rock show is a difficult task. First all, a band has to ha...…

… rImrn e stivai screenings Check out the film entries for March's 35th A2 Film Festival. The pub- lic is invited to see an open screening of good, bad and ugly films that may become part of this year's festival. Join others at Gypsy Cafe (214 N. Fourth Ave.) for some coffee and relaxing movie-filled fun. Screenings run from 7 p.m. to midnight. Call 994-3940 for more information. Wednesday February 26, 1997 5 A must-see or not a must-see? B...…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 27, 1997 - 5A British government plans to privatize London subways The Washington Post LONDON - The British govern- ment has announced plans to sell off London's vast and crumbling subway system, the London Underground. The proposed sale of the world's old- est subway - all 254 miles of it - is the latest and probably the last large- scale privatization for the Conservative government he...…

… Keith Ricbburg Reading Washington Post correspondent reads at Shaman Drum. Richburg, the newspaper's correspondent in Kenya, will read from his newly released "Out of America: A Black Man Confronts Africa" at the State Street bookstore tonight at 8 p.m. The reading is free. For more information, call 662-7407. Friday February 28, 1997 5 Clapton, Dion, Beck win big at Grammys By Shannon O'Neill For the Daily New York's Madison Square Garde...…