…Shields shuts down Lake State for first tournament crown, Stone named MVP It fd4w atMm . One hundred three years of editorial freedom Students to elect new Ireps to oversee DPS CTeoERs.Gtafad The following students staff and facultv nw By ZACHARY M. RAIMI DAILY STAFF REPORTER With building controversy over the last few years surrounding police actions in the Rodney King and Malice Green beatings, the public has cast a suspicious eye over ...…
…we4v *rn1 One hundred three years of editorial freedom AATU funding remains major issue in MSA elections By ROBIN BARRY AILY STAFF REPORTER The future funding of the Ann Arbor Tenants Union (AATU) hangs in the balance as University students prepare to cast their ballots for Michi- gan Student Assembly president. Funding for AATU - a pro-ten- ant organization - is a significant issue in the MSA elections this year. Since its founding, AATU ...…
… lot t 9 rn One hundred three years of editorial freedom Vol. -, f 0 Am .- Dily Athletic department to discipline Berenson By PAUL BARGER DAILY HOCKEY WRITER The Michigan athletic program can't seem to stay out of trouble. However, this time it is not a player who had a run-in with the law, but a coach. Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson was arrested shortly after midnight yesterday on a drunken driv- ing charge. Berenson was appre- hended ...…
…we A ti One hundred three years of editorial freedom R l s t' 019% The mkmgan Daily I Pro po Ye., i 0 What It means: Beginning May 1, to 6 cents per doll begin with the Apr Proposal A wins handily; student vote mixed FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS Michigan voters yesterday overwhelm- ingly chose a higher sales tax instead of an income tax increase to fund schools and cut property taxes. With 90 percent of precincts reporting, Proposal A h...…
…Page 9 ItA 4al One hundred three years of editorial freedom E C 1994 The Michigan Daily Voters to decide fate ifProposal A today FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS Backers and foes of Proposal A focused yesterday on getting people to the polls as Michigan voters prepared to vote on the sweeping school tax plan. 0 "We're phoning folks. They're phoning folks. We'll just wait and see what happens at 8 p.m. (when the polls close)," said Dan Pero, dir...…
…itW ig n One hundred three years of editorial freedom Untti Vol. IV, Na 94 Arm Arhorr Michigan - Monday, March 14, C) 1994 The Michigan Daily NewApple computer *debuts this morning By SCOT WOODS DAILY STAFF REPORTER The much-awaited Power PC mi- croprocessor will make its campus debut this morning. * Apple will present the long- awaited next generation of personal computers at a 10 a.m. unveiling at the Campus Computer Showcase on the groun...…
…It f*4 atA One hundred three years of editorial freedom S ,A , g 0 1994 TheMichigan y Regents say counsel told *them not to appeal case By JAMES R. CHO DAILY STAFF REPORTER DEARBORN - While the Uni- versity Board of Regents announced >ublicly last Friday that it would not appeal a recent court ruling requiring them to release documents pertaining to the 1988 presidential search, the regents continue to privately express disapproval with th...…
…~42 ! r afir, i; :y n'J One hundred three years of editorial freedom Clinton unveils $13 billion job training, welfare reform program LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON - President Clinton and Labor Secretary Robert Reich unveiled yester- day a five-year, $13 billion job training and assistance bill designed to help unemployed people get back to work faster - the fourth major element of the administration's domestic policy agenda for the year. "T...…
…WE f 1 41 at4 One hundred three years of editorial freedom Clinton names new White House counsel Widow of Malcolm X speaks on her mission By MPATANISHI TAYARI DAILY STAFF REPORTER Issuing a challenge to all Univer- sity students, the widow of Malcolm X said if she could conquer numerous adversities, anyone can. Bettey Shabazz, the spouse of El Hajj Malik El Shabazz (Malcolm X), spreads her own beliefs by giving speeches across the country...…
…Acting aside, 'Asylum' still insane Page 5 Jr tit *rni One hundred three years of editorial freedom Vol. CIV, No. 90 Ann Arbor, Michigan - Tuesday, March 8, 1994 1994 The MichigaDaily Gays urge VP to include them in *search to find new Housing director By ZACHARY M. RAIMI DAILY STAFF REPORTER While Vice President for Student Affairs Maureen A. Hartford is still working to finalize the search committee charged with selecting a new Housing...…
…One hundred three years of editorial freedom t tt p o .1 D.a.ily019 heMci Israel may expel 45 *settlers from West Bank LOS ANGELES TIMES JERUSALEM - The Israeli gov- ernment is considering the removal of 450 Jewish settlers from the occupied West Bank town of Hebron where a settler 10 days ago massacred more Othan 40 Palestinians as they prayed in a mosque. The move, certain to be bitterly resisted if ordered, would mark the beginning of Is...…
…wer mp" Y I One hundred three years of editorial freedom VAl 1,N.8 AnAbr t i 'gn rdwMac ,19 019 T (;hgn al SAPAC plans .events to educate 'U' about rape. SURPRISE! HELLO? U.S. reinstates law to sanction Japan By JUDITH KAFKA DAILY STAFF REPORTER Rape Prevention Month, sponsored 1y the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC), begins today. Kristi Breen, a SAPAC counselor, explained that the center planned ac- tivities for t...…
…It IF4 . o ritt an t tt One hundred three years of editorial freedom Police uncover few clues in Peoples shooting case F-A 7 By WILL McCAHILL and MICHAEL ROSENBERG SAILY SPORTS WRITERS A thorough search of the parking lot where former Michigan football player Shonte Peoples fired shots at police turned up no bullets, Ann Ar- bor police said yesterday. However, police said they found seven shell casings that matched the bullets found in Peo...…
…ity Unt One hundred three years of editorial freedom i 3 : A - d s 2 , 4 Serbs yields to request to lift siege of Thzla THE WASHINGTON POST MOSCOW- Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic agreed yesterday, under pressure from Russia, to meet a key NATO demand by ending the Serbs' siege of the Tuzla airport and to allow humanitarian aid flights to war-battered central Bosnia. Tuzla airport has been closed for nearly two years by Serb artillery...…
…~42 Otheaoan One hundred three years of editorial freedom Page 5 IIMP WA i NATO downs 4 Serbia planes Sn ar oeta icen fly over 1OO h Sand crrv more thn LOS ANGELES TIMES * BRUSSELS, Belgium - Adding a new dimension to the war in Bosnia- Herzegovina, U.S. Air Force planes early yesterday attacked six Serbian aircraft, shooting down four of them after they had reportedly bombed tar- gets in Muslim-controlled areas of the country. According to...…
…Ann Arbor city elections are next Monday. Check out the Daily's endorsements for mayor and the 1st and 2nd Ward. The 65th annual Academy Awards were Monday and the Daily Film Staff looks at the winners and losers. No team in the country is playing as well as Kentucky right now. But the Wolverines relish the opportunity to play against the Wildcats in Saturday's Final Four contest. Today Periods of sun; High 48, Low 42 Tomorrow Mixed precipi...…
…Ann Arbor City Council elections are next Monday, and if students want a say in city government, they need to get out and vote. Director John Russell Brown's "Andromache" is opening at the Trueblood Theater this week. Laura Alantas previews the performance. The Michigan basketball team is in the midst of preparing for its biggest game of the season when the Wolverines play Kentucky Saturday in New Orleans. Today Partly cloudy; High 48, Low ...…
…Last week, the first student was suspended under the Code. This suspension violated the student's right to due process while protecting no one. MUSKET's performance of "Anything Goes" was a sparkling display of musical and dramatic talent Read Melissa Rose Bernardo's review. The Leaders and Best. The Wolverines proved that motto true as the basketball and hockey teams qualified for the Final Four, and the men's swimming team placed second at...…
…The University has made a concerted effort to try to increase the amount of business it does with minority- and women-owned companies. "The Panama Deception" is a documentary of the U.S. invasion of Panama in 1989. Michelle Weger looks at the film which opens at the Michigan Theater tonight. The Michigan hockey team will sit and watch tonight as it waits to find out who its opponent will be in tomorrow's NCAA quarterfinal. The Wolverines wil...…
…The University announced its plans to cut the men's gymnastics program because of gender equity. But there are other ways to reach equity besides eliminating men's programs. With spring just beginning, you need to know what the latest clothing trends are. Check out this year's Spring Fashion issue. The reaction to Michigan's decision to eliminate its men's gymnastics program has been negative. Other Big Ten coaches voice their concerns about...…
…Michigan State has been skirting the Open Meetings Act in its search for a new president. If MSU is successful, the University will surely follow suit in its next search. MUSKET has decided to take a new approach in its performance of "Anything Goes" tomorrow through Saturday at the Power Center. The biggest surprise of this year's NCAA tournament has been George Washington. The Wolverines take on the 12th seed in the West Regional Friday in...…
…There is something new about the code for students to worry about. Many of the charges so far have been filed by DPS, creating a watchdog for the University. "Ishi:The Last Yahi" is a film about how a Native American assimilated himself into the white man's world and revolutionized stereotypes of Native Americans. This weekend, the Michigan baseball team took yet another trip South. However, this time the Wolverines had some success, winning...…
…Craig Greenberg and Brian Kight won last week's MSA election. Now it's time for them to do something productive with the Assembly. Elise Bryant's "Workin' for a Livin'" looks at the reality and hardship of blue-collar workers, as well as discrimination and bigotry in the workplace. Kimberly Gaines reviews the musical. ST . a . March Madness has been full of upsets, and the Wolverines were almost the latest team to fall. Yesterday, Michigan b...…
… -----, Administrators and faculty at the University don't seem to communicate with each other. Kenneth Dancyger looks at the relationship between the two groups. The son of famous musician Mel Torme is making a name for himself. Alison Levy looks at Tracy Torme, the screenwriter of "Fire in the Sky." Last year, the Michigan hockey team won the regular season but lost the CCHA championship. This season, the icers finshed second in the seaso...…
…Administrators have talked about how important TAs are to undergraduate education. However, the University has taken a hardline stance in negotiations with GEO. After last year, critcs talked about the return of the American musical. However, this year, Broadway has taken a step back. Melissa Rose Bernardo looks at the lackluster show scene. And you thought March Madness was just for basketball. The wrestling and women's swimming teams head ...…
…Get out and vote. This is a pivotal time for MSA, and all informed students need to vote to show that they want MSA to change. Michael Daugherty's "Lex" will be at the McIntosh Theater Sunday. Keren Scweitzer takes a look at the comical composer's work and career. Awards all around - hockey players Patrick Neaton and Steve Shields won CCHA Honors, and basketball forward Chris Webber received All-America and All-Big Ten mention recently. EAT...…
…MSA elections are tomorrow and Thursday and there seem to be alternatives to the traditional two parties. Check out the Daily's endorsements for the candidates, as well as the ballot questions. The Ann Arbor Film Festival is playing at the Michigan Theater. This year's festival seems to have a theme of comedy in it. Read Alison Levy's review. Despite losing the Volunteer Classic this weekend, Michigan men's tennis coach Brian Eisner was happ...…
…Last week, Jalen Rose admitted that he received a ticket for loitering in a house with drugs last October. Yet somehow the ticket never found its way from the Detroit police to the courts. In this weekend's "Big Show," the Comedy Company struggled with both its timing and delivery. Melissa Rose Bernado reviews the performance. The NCAA tournament selection committee told Michigan to Go West yesterday when it made the Wolverines the No. 1 see...…
… Lester Monts has been appointed to take over the Office of Minority Affairs starting in July. Monts will have a long, hard road ahead of him when he begins his tenure this summer. Students don't care, representatives work hard, and the administration doesn't listen. Daily MSA Reporters Jennifer Tianen and Adam Anger take a look at the upcoming.MSA elections. There will be no surprises when Michigan and Notre Dame take the ice this weekend i...…
…Students should watch for administrative underhandedness when dealing with complaints brought under the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilites. Actor Frank Whaley may be young, but he can hold his own with guys like Nicholson and Brando. Read Darcy Lockman's interview with the budding star. Jalen Rose and Chris Webber led Michigan past Illinois, 98-97, in overtime last night in Champaign. Rose scored 23 points and Webber poured in 2...…
…Lana Pollack has reintroduced a bill into the state Senate that would prohibit companies from building hazardous waste disposal sites in Michigan for five years. Eran Rikks' movie "Cup Final" does not glamorize war as many Hollywood pictures do. The film comes to Lorch Hall tomorrow night. Read Camilo Fontecilla's review. While most college basketbal teams have already started their postseasons, Michigan has two more games before it goes to ...…
…OPINION 4 This week, the first three hearings under the University's new Code of conduct will be heard. Students will now realize why they opposed this Code in last November's MSA election. When the Black Crowes came to Hill Auditorium this weekend, they turned the building into a gigantic party. Read Scott Sterling's review of the concert. Michigan guard Jalen Rose was ticketed for loitering outside a Detroit crack house last October, accor...…
…MSA is taking steps to increase voter turnout for this month's election. This is a welcome change from an organization that has struggled to represent students in the past. The theme of guilt underlined the Performance Network production of "A Professor Has a Warcry." Read Karen Lee's review of Partap Sharma's play. The Michigan basketball team moved one step closer to achieving its goal of a No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament. The W...…
…GEO may be forced to strike because its contract talks with the University are not progressing. While this will hurt undergraduate education, it may be the only acceptable response for the TAs. Discussing the place of homosexuals in religion often opens a Pandora's Box of issues. Karen Talaski shows how the debate affects religious leaders, open gays and the campus community. When Michigan plays Michigan State Sunday at Crisler Arena, the Wo...…
…This year's Greek Week includes activities to heighten sexual-assault awareness. Members of the Greek system should be commended for their efforts. In the 1980s, Bon Jovi was the fantasy of teenyboppers everywhere. This week, the band played at the Palace. Read Kristen Knudsen's review of the concert. The Michigan men's swimming team goes to Indianapolis today looking for its eighth straight Big Ten title. The Wolverines are led by silver me...…
…Last month, the regents voted to raise the cost of residence halls by 4.6 percent. But they did not discuss this $200 increase, instead focusing on football games and the move-in experience. In it's third album, "Play More Music," Consolidated trashes everything from racism to homophobia to the hypocrisy in the music industry. The band is at St. Andrews Hall tonight. For the second time this season, Michigan outrebounded the top rebounding t...…
…The University's new South African initiative will help South African universities adapt to new times as well as put the University in position to benefit from the changing South Africa. Living Colour's new album "Stain" is all about radical individualism, to the point of hostile isolation. Read Scott Sterling's review of the band's third album. The Michigan men's basketball team looks to avenge an earlier loss to Iowa tonight at Crisler Are...…
…The School of Public Health's moratorium on PPIH that restricts student admissions and faculty hiring should be revoked at today's Executive Committee meeting before it is too late. Sam Raimi returns to his "Evil Dead" series, now with a wad of money. Read Michael Thompson's review of the film "Army of Darkness." The Michigan men's basketball team held off a fiesty Ohio State squad yesterday in Columbus. Juwan Howard's 18-point, 16-rebound p...…
…Michigan's in the NCAAs! Hail to the victors... Actually, there wasn't any music when the Wolverines played the early rounds of the NCAA tournament, The pep band was left behind. Can white men jump? Do you care? Read a review of Ron Shelton's pathetic new basketball comedy starring Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson. Just to repeat, in case you were in a cave, our boys made it to the Final Four. But there are two more games to win before they...…
…Today is MSA election day, and students have a lot to decide. Aside from choosing a candidate, there are referenda on the deputization oversight committee and on speech codes. Vote. University graduate and Chicago Symphony Orchestra violinist Max Raimi talks about the orchestra's new conductor, Daniel Barenboim, as the CSO plays Hill Auditorium tonight. Reality check: we're in the final four. Not just basketball, but hockey too. The cagers s...…
… We hear stories about abused women, never considering that some of these women could be our peers. What drives men toward abuse and why do some women stay in these relationships? And you thought the characters in Apocalypse Now had it rough... The documentary Hearts of Darkness takes a look behind the scenes in the making of Francis Ford Coppola's landmark film. The Michigan hockey team doesn't even know its opponent for Sunday's game, but ...…
…OPINION 4 IMovie director Spike Lee is coming to speak at the University, but at what cost? Well, $15,000 to the groups bringing him here, which means $6.50 to anyone who wants to hear him. The weather may not feel like spring yet, but when it does, what are you going to wear? Turn to the inside section and allow the cast of Ann Arbor 48019 to show you. Michigan football coach Gary Moeller is entering the upcoming season with cautious optimi...…
…To date, the University administration has had three people arrested for their alleged conduct during the last month's deputization protests. But is it pursuing justice or targeting scapegoats? Read an interview with Matthew Sweet, the alternative popster who sings about Winona Ryder and claims to possess a "Madonna Document." With two coaches and a point guard making their return trips to Lexington, television announcers should have no trou...…
…The Ann Arbor City Council blew its opportunity to help the homeless when it refused to renovate the Ann Arbor Inn. Now private interests are taking a turn at it. When they descend to the depths of the Law Quad reading room, where you are not allowed, you think, Let's KillAll the Lawyers. Filmmaker Ron Semkowski agrees. SPORTS 10 Oklahoma State coach Eddie Sutton and his son, Sean, will be singing "My Old Kentucky Home" this weekend when the...…
…I We'd like to believe racism is a distant thing. If you believe this, think again. The Nazis held a rally this weekend, and it wasn't in Germany. It was in Ann Arbor.j The much-ballyhooed film Basic Instinct is basically insulting. Since its release, the film has generated a great deal of criticism, all of which is deserved. Critics have accused the Michigan basketball team of being all show and no go, but the Wolverines proved themselves ...…
…The ACLU is suing the University on behalf of NORML. Sound familiar? If so, you have a longer memory than the U administrators, who have apparently forgotten last year's court decision. The University's interim speech code has come under fire recently for fear that it restricts students' freedom of expression. How far is too far? The Michigan men's basketball team hasn't made an NCAA tournament appearance in over two years. Tonight, the Fab ...…
…* Recognizing Michigan as one of the nation's most political campuses, many presidential candidates made a stop at the University. Unfortunately, many students were turned away. Never mind the rest of the newspaper... Here's The Sex Pistols! Annette Petruso takes an in-depth look Jon Savage's book England's Dreaming and the evolution of punk rock. Both the Michigan women's swimming team and the Wolverine wrestling squad will compete with the...…
…Decisions, decisions. MSA elections are coming soon and once again,.the choices are between two parties. The top two Moose Party candidates came and went. Where are the other choices? Lush has the most luscious sound and one of the most acclaimed spots on the British music scene. And don't listen to anyone who tells you they copy My Bloody Valentine. After a weekend sweep of Ohio State, the Michigan hockey team moved into second place in the...…
…The right to vote is something which all American citizens should hold dear. With the Michigan Primary today, everyone should take part in the democratic process. It's deja vu all over again for the filmgoer taking in American Me. The film takes tired actors, tired plot lines, and tired dialogue to form a movie which could best be described as... With the hockey and basketball teams entering their stretch drives, football season seems like a...…
…The Michigan Democratic primary is today, and Jerry Brown is the only candidate to fight the Washington establishment and promote progressive Democratic policies. You thought James was just the man, but it's really the band, from Manchester. They shed the Morrissey stigma, but the Simple Minds comparison still haunts them. While the Michigan hockey team swept its way into the CCHA semis, the Wolverine men's basketball squad got stuck with a ...…
