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…2- Tuesday, February 23, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2 -. Tuesday, February 23, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom * MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: Before You Were Here Campus Clubs Photos of the Week 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com JACOB SMILOVITZ DAN NEWMAN Editor in Chief Business Manager 734-647-336 734-7s4-0558 smilovitz@michigandaily.com tmdlbusinress...…

…* The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS LANSING * Mich. civil rights champion dies at 47, officials say State officials say Michigan Department of Civil Rights Direc- tor Kelvin W. Scott has died of cancer. State Civil Rights Commission Chairman Matthew Wesaw says the 47-year-old Scott died Sat- urday. Gov. Jennifer Granholm appointed Scott to the rights com- mission in 2004. He was named the civil ...…

…4 - Tuesday, February 23, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 0 C ii tan 4 atilg Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu JACOB SMILOVITZ EDITOR IN CHIEF RACHEL VAN GILDER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MATT AARONSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustr...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 5 The auditory as art "Why yes, am a natural blonde." Embracing Almod6var's away line, it feels as if Almodovar just couldn't help himself as the director fragmented film of a film about a director. There is brilliant directorial work in there, but stuffs in the drama Almodovar makes sure we don't miss any of it. By BEN VERDI That said, Penelope Cruz ("Volv- For the Daily e...…

…6 - Tuesday, February 23, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 0 It Pays to Stay at The Courtyards! RPcraPIuc PARKING AVAILABLE 665-8825 ! 2 BEDROOM, completely remod- eled, large kitchen with modern appli- ances. Full size washer & dryer, on site parking. Pet friendly. Call Laura for your private tour at Church Street Apartments LLC. 734-994-0644. ! 2-BED: 2-BATH BI-LEVEL ! Walnut @ Geddes Heat, water, furnishings, 1parking spot Pe...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Legislation that took effect yesterday t will place restrictions on credit cards From Page 1 "If you look at the way we're compensated, the number of accounts that are opened, the royalties that are generated, the legislation doesn't really affect the program," he said. The Alumni Association has partnered with Bank of America since 1991, according to Sigler. Currently, the two entities have a 10-year, $...…

…8 - Tuesday, February 23, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Illini pose familiar threat with dominant guard play 0 'Mshoulcl adjust hopes to WN IT Blue will look to Morris to stop leading scorer Demetri McCamey By CHRIS MESZAROS Daily Sports Editor Coming off a particularly dis- heartening contest against Penn State on Saturday, dropping their record to 13-13 overall, the Wol- verines enter a tough final four Iljlnojs at games, ...…

…t i 11 IARTS FREE FALLING? The Wolverines gave Penn State its . second Big Ten win of the season on Saturday at Criser. ND unnervingly entertaining Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, February 22, 2010 michigandaily.com ELECTIONS 2010 Rep. Dingell announces he will seek another term FORE! Longest serving U.S., representative made announcement at College Dems event By BETHANY BIRON Daily StaffReporter U.S. Rep. John Dingell (D- Mich.) announced S...…

…0 2A - Monday, February 22, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com * I TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: MNA:TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: SOther vTowers Professor Profiles Before You Were Here Campus Clubs University archive could move to Kmart FRIDAY: Photos of the Week DANCING DUO TheWIC4Iiian Oaii9j 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com JACOB SNULOVITZ DANNEWMAN Editor in Chief easiness Manager 734-647-3336 ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, February 22, 2010 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Monday, February 22, 2010 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS DETROIT Ex-mayor accused of accepting bribes A businessman who pleaded guilty in an ongoing corruption probe told federal investigators he paid $100,000 in bribes to former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to secure lucrative contracts for Detroit's Cobo Center, the Detroit Free Press reported ...…

…6 4A - Monday, February 22, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com C ICdI,&an 4aly Edited and mandged by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St AnnArbor, MI 48109 =m" r rothedaily@umich.edu 0 I was positive that I won... But I saw that Evan needs a medal more than I do. Maybe because I already have one." JACOB SMILOVITZ EDITOR IN CHIEF RACHEL VAN GILDER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MATT AARONSON MANAGING EDITO...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, February 22, 2010 - 5A Compelling confession They call him Mr. Poitier Gil Scott Heron returns with a short, introspective album By JOE DIMUZIO For the Daily Watching The Who perform at the Super Bowl was a difficult experience. It wasn't the lights, embarrassingly tight shirts or Gil Scott overall lack of energy. There was Heron something slightly I'm New Here more troubling. Throughout the XL...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, February 22, 2010 - 7A 83-year-old Dingell to campaign again From Page 1A by the narrowest of margins we have missed again confronting the things we did in 1929," Dingell said. "We have severe economic problems in the nation, in this district and in this state, and they have to be addressed." Dingell also said he wants to work toward education reform, environmental efforts - including the protec...…

…8A - Monday, February 22, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 8A - Monday, February 22, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom A night of improvisation at Kerrytown Concert House By BRAD SANDERS Daily Arts Writer Musicians Fred Lonberg-Holm and Peter Brotzmann see too much restriction in playing pre- viously com- Fred Lonberg- posed pieces. Holm and Peter They desire the freedom Brotzmann to play beats Tonight at 8 p.m. and rhy...…

…The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com I February 22,2010 Blue falls to lowly Penn State By NICOLE AUERBACH Daily Sports Editor These days, it's almost not worth asking Michigan coach John Beilein if his PENN STATE 55 0 team's MICHIGAN 51 team's most recent loss is frustrating. For that matter, it's not worth asking any of his players the question, either. The answer is always, "Yes," followed often by silence and a gloomy look, more dispiri...…

…2B - February 22, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2B - February 22, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Taylor's no-hitter lifts 'M' to tournament win An escape from Olympic boredom In five games over three days, Blue shows resiliency with 4-I record By CASANDRA PAGNI Daily Sports Writer No-hitter? No problem. Junior pitcher Jordan Taylor threw a gem for the Wolverines this past weekend, improving to 5-0 and logging h...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com February 22, 2010 - 3B Injured Cameron was the difference TOREHAN SHARMAN/Daily Sophomore Luke Glendening has primarily served as a defensive forward this season for the Wolverines, playing a key role on the Wolverines' penalty kill. Michigan coach Red Berenson has made special teams a key concern this season. SPower play keeps Blue from slipping By MARK BURNS PP ... and tonight we shot it more junior ...…

…4B - February 22, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily com In first test,'M' alls . to defending champs Junior Jason Jung along with freshman Evan King helped the Wolverines to garner the doubles point against North Carolina. Michigan couldn't finish out the singles, however, as the 22nd-ranked Tar Heels won 6-1. Blue stumbles at home By ZELL ZOERHOF Daily Sports Writer This season, the Michigan's women's tennis team has flown up the ran...…

…FROM T WALGREEN $ Joe Stapleton: How small hands and an inability to Bast' d an jump surprisingly halted my s s s dunk contest aspirations. , PAGE 5 > PAGE 8 ~:IE 0C4i n 07ailjj Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, February 19, 2010 A HOLE NEW LOOK michigandailycom 'regents sued over closed door meeting MIA MARINO/Daily Kris Kelly of Pangea Piercing pierces Eastern Michigan University senior Betty Adams's ear at the shop's new Forafull story on Pa...…

…2 - Friday, February 19, 2010 MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers TUESDAY: Professor Profiles WEDNESDAY: Before You Were Here THURSDAY: I'FRDY Campus Clubs P*oos.o theWee NEED MORE PHOTOS? See past installments of Photos of the3 Week on our website, michigandailycom. LEFT Carmen Reynolds, a sophomore on the momen's basketball team, talks aboot her decision to come to the University of Michigan even thoogh her family has almays been strong sop- p...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, February 19, 2010 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS LANSING Granholm allows other workers to join health plan Gov. Jennifer Granholm has signed an executive order clearing the way for university, public school and local government employees to join the health care coverage plan offered to state employees. The Democratic governor said Wednesday in a release that the move could offer those -groups a way to save on ...…

…4 - Friday, February 19, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 6 E-MAIL DANIEL AT DWGOLD@UMICH.EDU iJbe 1*idigani f &i4. Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu DANIEL GOLD JACOB SMILOVITZ EDITOR IN CHIEF RACHEL VAN GILDER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MATT AARONSON MANAGING EDITOR The HILL OLYMPICS If Tray-Boarding was a real sport, Id so be in Van...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, February 19, 2010 - 5 Underwhelming'Boss' Basement Arts's production will stay true to both the Internet series's script and the theater medium. 'Dr. H1orrible' is stealing the show By CAROLYN KLARECKI SeniorArtsEditor It's no secret by now that this country has seen better times. The gap between the haves and have-nots has never been so visible, W big company UnderCOVer bailouts are being hand...…

…6 - Friday, February 19, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com PARKING AVAILABLE 665-8825 FOR RENT ! 2 BEDROOM, completely remod- eled, large kitchen with modern appli- ances. Full size washer & dryer, on site parking. Pet friendly. Call Laura for your private tour at Church Street Apartments LLC. 734-994-0644. 2-BED: 2-BATH BI-LEVELS ! Walnut @ Geddes Heat, water, furn., I parking spot incl. Perfect for 4 to share Varsity Management(...…

…1 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Pescovitz: 'U' willhave the 'premier ;ow p 1 institute' for health care research NCRC From Page 1 going to revolutionize the activities at NCRC," Pescovitz said. "In many ways what we're thinking is that this isgoingtotransformthe way welook at research." Pescovitz said in the interview that she believes the biointerfaces institute and imaging institute would bring abroad range of collabo- rators tog...…

…8 - Friday, February 19, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 8 - Friday, February 19, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Dunking was not my destiny 'Again." "You don't want to get tired, you know." "Yeah, Iknow, but let's do it one more time." his was before the ninth (or tenth?) try at my first dunk in yesterday's dunk contest, put on by the Big Ten Net- work "Hoops on Campus" program. The dunk was pretty standard. Basical...…

…Brittany Smith: Campus organizations should stop competing and start working together to further their respective causes. . PAGE 4A 46F 44W 46F n at Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, February 18, 2010 michigandaily.com THE FOUNDATIONS OF A UNIVERSiIY Exodus from Mich. could alter in-state ratio at U * As population drops, decrease in the number of in-state students who attend the Universi- officials concerned ty, but she said she doesn't expe...…

…2A - Thursday, February 18, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2A - Thursday, February 18, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers TUESDAY: Professor Profiles WEDNESDAY: Before You Were Here FRIDAY: Photos of the Week ood Stamp Advocacy Before they even get their law The group has about 60 in people's benefits and talk to degree, some University Law members who work in a two- DHS on their behal...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. Text messaging is cause of teen death, police officers say Police say a Grand Rapids-area teenager killed in a traffic accident was exchanging text messages with his girlfriend at the time. Ottawa County sheriff's Sgt. Steve Austin says investigation and intervi...…

…0 4A - Thursday, February 18, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom 4C iidi an tip Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu JACOB SMILOVITZ EDITOR IN CHIEF RACHEL VAN GILDER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MATT AARONSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustra...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Some researchers say more research funding is needed From Page 1A Because so much of the Uni- versity's research funding comes from the federal government, For- rest said he was pleased with the Obama administration's commit- ment to research. He added that the increase in research funding will put students in a better position to succeed in a troubled economy. "What we see in this budget is a tremendou...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 7A Michigan's win at Iowa marked by milestones Blue strives to use home-ice advantage By GJON JUNCAJ ling, Virginia native did not appear Daily Sports Editor in a contest. Wright wore a head- band Tuesday, over a white gauze IOWA CITY - It's never too late which covered an injury on the for firsts. . right side of his forehead. And after 25 games spanning Beilein said he ...…

…8A - Thursday, February 18, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Blue gymnasts ready for top talent. Wolverines face two top-five teams in coming Weeks By MICHAEL LAURILA Daily Sports Writer For the No. 3 Michigan men's gymnastics team, the schedule doesn't get much more intimidating than it is in the next three weeks. On Saturday Michigan will face No. 2 Oklahoma, followed by No. 4 Stanford and top-ranked Illinois the weekend after. I...…

…weekend essentials Feb. 18 to Feb. 21 ON EXHIBIT "Dis Illusion" is the School of Art & Design's latest exhibit. Delving into different realms of expression like holograms and digital manipulation, "Dis Illusion" explores the function of illusion and disillusion and how realities can be created and destroyed. "Dis Illusion" is on display until March 12 at the Work Gallery on 306 S. State Street, from noon to'7 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. Fr...…

…2B - Thursday, February 18, 2010 FOOD WARS The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com rn f CHINA GATE Anyone can deep fry the shit out of bad chicken and make it relatively palat- able. So the quality of most General Tso's Chicken depends on the sauce. China Gate's General Tso's sauce is heavy with- out being overbearing, has an appealing balance of sweet and spicy and mixes well with the rice. The portion-to-price ratio is also agreeable. A t...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, February 18, 2010 -- 3B Celebrating Motown at the U' Professors, students combo with School of Music, Theatre & example of the label's role in shattering Dance students. Friday will begin with a racial barriers, saying that Motown "made and industry insiders panel discussion, followed by a conversa- this incredible breakthrough in terms of tion with former Motown employees and getting black mu...…

…4B - Thursday, February 18, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Keeping Ann Arbor artists close to home KUPPERS From Page 1B tive," Kuppers said about her and Mar- cus's intimate book of poems. "Many people speak to us abouthow empowering ic was to them. to see some- one speak about love and sexuality in the context of disability, and from a position of being involved in it, rather than analyz- ingit." The book's title verges on tabo...…

…Hot three-point o shooting carried ' the men's hoops team over Iowa in an overtime thriller last night. PAGE 8A L7bIe ,1kii an 40aig Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, February 17,2010 michigandaily.com IT1E [J)UATIONAL EXPERIENCE Lecturer pool size outaces increasesIn tenure faculty Provost says greater BY THE NUMBERS increase in lecturers Hiring instructors at the University hasn't hurt 9% classroom experience increase in the numberottenure...…

…0 2A - Wednesday, February]17, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers TUESDAY: Professor Profiles THURSDAY: FRIDAY: Campus Clubs Photos of the Week 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com JACOB SMILOVITZ DAN NEWMAN Editor in Chief Business Manager 734-647-3336 734-764-0sse smilovitz@michig'andaily.com tmdbusiness@gmail.com 0 President Ford's life as a Wolverine The relationshi...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS EAST LANSING, Mich. MSU leads U.S. funded study of children's health Researchers are recruiting preg- nant Wayne County women for part of a $75 million federal study of the causes of autism, cerebral palsy, asthma and other diseases. Michigan State University is heading an alliance of M...…

…4A - Wednesday, February 17, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com E-MAIL CHRISTINAAT CHSUH@UMICH.EDU Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu CHRISTINA SUH .Th - t - rV-4 £LeW fl JACOB SMILOVITZ EDITOR IN CHIEF RACHEL VAN GILDER EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MATT AARONSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 5A All's Well' for 'U' studio production Doin it weredoggy style. Wolfdeclawed Neither the full moon nor this film help out Benicio del Toro By TIMOTHY RABB Daily Arts Writer Universal Pictures has again lived up to its penchant for remak- ing superhero and monster films with "The Wolfman," a remake of the 1940s Lon Chaney The Wolfman Jr. movies of the At Quality16 same n...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 7A MSA From Page 1A is leaning towards the Aetna plan because the other companies making pitches were unfamiliar with how to deal with a University as large as the University of Michigan. "There are other options on the plate, but when they contacted all of the other vendors they were very compatible with Michigan," he said. "I think the one that's left is the one that we'...…

…0 8A - Wednesday, February 17, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Key shots late lead 'M' to road victory at Iowa 0 Blue finds its stroke from downtown in clutch win By GJON JUNCAJ Daily Sports Editor IOWA CITY - Ina helter-skelter season for the Michigan men's bas- ketball team, there is still some- thing to_ be said MICHIGAN 80 for the IOWA 78 impor- tance of momentum. The Wolver- ines brought the confidence earned from last ...…

…0 0 0 0 0 8B The Statement Wednesday, February 17,2010 PERSONALSTATEMENT A LIGHT SOLUTION BY SIHAIINOORlAMIN able life, but I wanted to make a differ- ence in the lives of others who wanted a chance to escape the wretched grasp of poverty. In March 2008, while I was an electrical engineering undergraduate student at Kettering University, the deputy director of the Boston Rede- velopment Authority asked me . to design a solar panel system ...…

…. . r As IL k V 0 26TeStaemnt//Weneda, S a 0 Wednesday, February 17, 2010 The Statement 7B ABOUTCAMPUS statement Magazine Editor: Trevor Calero Editor in Chieft Jacob Smilovitz Managing Editor: Matt Aaronson Deputy Editor. Allie White Designers: Sara Boboltz Corey DeFever Photo Editor: Jed Moch Copy Editors: Erin Flannery Danqing Tang Cover photo:- Jed Moch The Statement is The Michigan Daily news magazine, distributed every Wednesday d...…

… 0 0 0 Wd esdy Fb 2 3B news in review Five of the most talked-about stories of the week, ranked in ascending order of actual importance Kirsch said the city must establish a solid pool Within the University, the CFE and Zell Lurie of startups with strong financing mechanisms. Institute are the most prominent entrepreneur- That, coupled with a workforce that can provide ial supporters. The Zell Lurie Institute manages both innovation and le...…