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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com NEWS BRIEFS BAGHDAD Rockets, suicide bomber attacks kill at least 57 Rockets and mortars pounded Baghdad's U.S.-protected Green Zone yesterday and a suicide car bomber struck an Iraqi army post in the northern city of Mosul in a surge of attacks that killed at least 57 people nationwide. The latest violence underscored the fragile security situation and the resilience of both Sunni and Shiite extremist ...…

…4A - Monday, March 24, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ANDREW GROSSMAN EDITOR IN CHIEF GARY GRACA EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR GABE NELSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflectcthe official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely the view...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com h Monday, March 24, 2008 - 5A "Vince Vaughn doesn't have to put up with this shit." Revenge of the nerds,.,008 Like Vinnie Chase, but drunker. iterary rock returns Canadian indie rockers return with impressive, mature seventh full-length LP By SASHA RESENDE DailyArts Writer Most independent artists are known for their free-floating pretension, but few deliver it as ele- gantly and effortlessly as De...…

…4 6A- Monday, March 24, 2008 the michigan daily The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com I 1 PARKING SPACES AVAILABLE. 665-8825. PARKING SPOT AVAIL. on central campus. 734-741-9300. f or rent 060 y I! GREAT APARTMENTS & HOUSES FOR 08-09!! A combination of quality and prices you can't Beat! We have Hses. & Apts. all over A2. w/ something to fit every need. Studios, 1 bdrms., 2 bdrms., 3 bdrms., and houses still available. PICK UP OUR LISTING...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com HOCKEY From Page 1A Thirty seconds later, Sauer found himself splayed along the goal line once again. Sauer dove to the left post with his glove to stop a follow-up Miami shot after blocking a bullet from the oppo- site side of the crease. "I think that could've been the turning point of the game," Michi- gan coach Red Berenson said. "He made it look easy tonight, and when goalies are playing well, they ...…

…I 8A - Monday, March 24, 2008 HORTON From Page 5A like sequence where Horton goes Bruce Lee on someone's ass, but it graciously lasts for a limited time and the rest of the film's aes- thetic is highly impressive. Crit- ics raved about the animation in "Ratatouille," but "Horton" puts those rats to shame. Yet, the animation is just one of the many things that puts "Horton" on a level above typical kiddy flicks. Little touches, like the Mayor'...…

…U The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com I March 24,2008 2008 CCHA PLAYOFFS FINAL FOUR MICHIGAN 6, NORTHERN MICHIGAN 4. 9-MICHIGAN 2, MIAMI (OHIO) 1 - Mvs. ns o the 1h The Michigan hockey team celebrates its first CC HA tournament championship since 2005. C m ~.O-KLEONr ANOTHER FOR THE RAFTERS GRITTY MILLER WINS MVP NEXT UP: NIAGAR 'M' prepares for Niagara A AT REGIONALS The team, the team,...4 DETROIT - T he team. It was Bo Schembech...…

…4 DAILY SPORTS BREAKS DOWN THE WEEKEND THAT WAS 2B - March 24,2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com ATHLETE OF THE WEEK I SAID AND HEARD "I just tried to tackle Bill as hard as I (could). He gave us a chance to win and that's all you can do. He played out of his mind today." - Michigan defenseman Chris Summers on goalie Billy Sauer's CCHA Tournament performance EMILY BRUNEMANN The junior made history this weekend when she won the 1...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com March 24, 2008 - 3B Miller finds success at the Joe BY MICHAEL EISENSTEIN AND ANDY REID Daily Sports Writers Joe Louis Arena: Home of the Detroit Red Wings. And now, Michigan junior Tim Miller. Miller has scored all four of his goals this season at the Joe. Two of those, along with NOTEBOOK a pair of assists, came during the CCHA playoffs this weekend in a performance that earned Miller Most Valuable P...…

…4 4B - March 24, 2008 )j . : 2 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 'We stick together, no matter what happens' 4 From Page lB scoring grind-it-out goalie battle, like Saturday night's 2-1 champion- ship game win over Miami (Ohio). And in those wins, they've proven they can come back in the third period or maintain a slim lead against relentless pressure. Usually, Michigan wins when its top scorers, seniors Kevin Porter and Chad Kolarik, ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com March 24, 2008 - 5B Tumblers perfect no longer At NCAAs, six near-misses Miscues and alternate lineup lead to first loss of season By NICOLE AUERBACH Daily Sports Writer Freshman Kylee Botterman flipped through the air, bounced off the vault and landed hard on her knees - instead of her feet. Thud. One second, fifth-year senior Lindsey Bruck glided smoothly across the balance beam, and the next, she f...…

… 4 6B - Monday, March 24, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Blue heads for Albany regional Phillips looks for consistency From page lB captain Kevin Porter said. "Those were the teams we wanted to play. Everyone's going to be good in the tournament, but I think we're in a great bracket. "To play Niagara in our first game is great, especially having to play North Dakota the last two years. I mean, they're going to be a good team, ...…

…Michigan wins home-opener by taking advantage of 'freebies' Sports, Page 8 Why a green lifestyle requires deep pockets Opinion, Page 4 ~Ie idjian &dIVj Ann Friday, March 21,2008 michigandaily.com AWARDING MICHIGAN'S DELEGATES Legislature unlikely to sponsor primary RODRIGO GAYA/Daily Protesters for the Graduate Employees' Organzation demonstrated and listened to speeches yesterday in Regents' Plaza in front of the Fleming Adminstration ...…

…4 2 - Friday, March 21, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers TUESDAY: Arbor Anecdotes WEDNESDAY: The Extremist THURSDAY: Explained PURIM AT HILLEL Skat ing through life Before the days of dimly lit roller rinks with disco music and rented wheels, University stu- dents took their skating skills to the streets. In 1933, spring weather and newly-resurfaced roads propelled a roller-skating fad on camp...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON D.C. court bars Libby from practicing law Former top White House aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby was banned yesterday from practicinglawin the nation's capital following his per- jury conviction in the case of a CIA operative's leaked identity. The disbarment order of the Dis- trict of Columbia Court of Appeals had been expected. When a member of the bar is con- victed'of an offense ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4 - Friday, March 21, 2008 Edited and managed by students at the University ofMichigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu III ANDREW GROSSMAN EDITOR IN CHIEF GARY GRACA EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR GABE NELSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely the vi...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, March 212008 - 5A DSO brings Bach to Ann Arbor "That's it, no post-apocalyptic sex for a month." Doome...d to failure By ABIGAIL B. COLODNER DailyArts Writer Today, Bach fans will mark the com- poser's 323rd birthday. Also today, Chris- tians will mark the death of Jesus Christ. That quirk of this year's early Easter cal- endar makes tonight's Hill Auditorium per- Bach's St. formance of Bach...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 6- Friday, March 21, 2008 the michigan daily parking 025 PARKING SPACES AVAILABLE. 665-8825. PARKING SPOT AVAIL. on central campus. 734-741-9300. A combination of quality and prices you can't Beat! We have Hses. & Apts. all over A2. w/ something to fit every need. Studios, I bdrms., 2 bdrms., 3 bdrms., and houses still available. PICK UP OUR LISTINGS TODAY at Campus Management 337 E. Huron (663-4101). ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, March 21 2008 - 7 GEO From Page 1 progressed, crowds of onlookers gathered around the protesters. GEO President Helen Ho, a Com- munication Studies GSI, said the demonstration showed the union's need totake action outside bargain- ing sessions to convince the Univer- sity to increase GSI salaries. "The administrations have come to the table three times a week with nothing to propose to us, so we...…

… 8 - Friday, March 21, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com No h ts through five? o problem In home-opener at Fish, Michigan takes advantage of Oakland errors By JASON KOHLER Daily Sports Writer In the middle of the fifth inning of yesterday's home open- er at Ray Fisher Stadium, No. 25 Michi- gan had OAKLAND 4 yet to MICHIGAN 7] record a hit against Oakland. But the Wolverines still led, 2-1. Despite the hitless streak, Michigan cap...…

…~1e id jig an 8i~ )\ 1 1) 1 1 YEARS OF1' '11D1T0J; I \E f I OM\ Thursday, March 20, 2008 michigandaily.com FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS Student seating hierarchy reworked Proposed system eliminates partner seats, gives freshmen priority over some grad students By LINDY STEVENS Daily StaffReporter University graduate students buying their Michi- gan football student tickets for next season might'be in for a surprise. In an e-mail sent to students...…

… 2A - Thursday, March 20, 2008 In the lap of luxury In you haven't heard, con- troversy has been whirling for years around the renovations to Michigan Stadium, in large part because of the University's plans to install 85 luxury boxes along the stadium's sidelines. The boxes, which will cost as much as $85,000 for a season, will be completed by the 2010 season. But what will the people lucky enough to have these pre- mium seats get for their...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, March 20. 2008 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, March 20. 2008 - 3A NEWSBRIEFS WASHINGTON War anniversary passes with modest protests Protesters blocked traffic and government buildings in Wash- ington, acted out a Baghdad street scene in upstate New York and banged drums in San Francisco on yesterday to mark the fifth anni- versary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. In other, ...…

…4 4A - Thursday, March 20,2008 Opinion The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 741id6iPan 3aihJ Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tathedaily@umich.edu ANDREW GROSSMAN EDITOR IN CHIEF GARY GRACA EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR GABE NELSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorialsareflect the official position othe Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustratio...…

…ji The Michigan Daily - michigandy.com Thursday, March 20i 2008- 5A Bronco beatdown: Streak 'Twas the night contimes in Wolverine rout before Opening Day By RYAN KNAPP For the Daily Led by strong play from juni Chisako Sugiyama, the Michige women'stennisteamscored an ea 7-0 victory over Western Michigs lastnight attheVarsity Tennis Ce- ter, extending Michigan's pattei of domi- nance W. MICHIGAN in the MICHIGAN intrastate battle. Michigan ha...…

… I I 6A- Thursday, March 20, 2008 The Achigan Daily - michigandaily.com the michigan daily PARKING SPACES AVAILABLE. 665-8825. PARKING SPOT AVAIL. on central campus. 734-741-9300. Tforrent 060 1! GREAT APARTMENTS & HOUSES FOR 08-09!! A combination of quality and prices you can't Beat! We have Hses. & Apts. all over A2. w/ something to fit every need. Studios, 1 bdrms., 2 bdrms., 3 bdrms., and houses still available. PICK UP OUR LISTINGS TO...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com PRYOR From Page IA the press conference. "And I could learn from the senior. I feel com- fortable with coach Tressel - not that I don't feel comfortable with coach Rod." After speaking with the Buck- eye coaching staff, Pryor said he got a feel for how he would be used during his first season in Columbus. He told reporters he envisions being used like Florida's Tim Tebow was two seasons ago. Tebow, who ...…

… I 8A - Thursday, March 20, 2008 CLINTON From Page 1A demanding that the campaigns "Bring the Showdown to Motown" and "Count MI Vote" were scat- tered throughout the crowd. While the Clinton campaign has supported holding a new contest in the state, Sen. Barack Obama's campaign has hesitatedbecause of legal and logistical concerns. As the race for the Democratic nomination tightened and Obama overtook Clinton's delegate lead, Michigan Democra...…

…I The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com I Thursday, March 20,2008 The Daily Arts guide to the best upcoming events - it's everywhere you should be this weekend and why. "..Add% ON SCREEN Martin Sheen and Susan Sarandon star in "On The Line," an investigative look at the movement to close the Western Hemi- sphere Institute for Secu- rity Cooperation (formerly the School of the Ameri- cas). The free screening is tonight at 6 p.m. in the Pon...…

… I 2B - Thursday, March 20, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com REDUCTIVE REASONING Picking one and one apart. The Daily Arts guide to upcoming events Today 3.20.08 Face-to-Face: Bruno Monsaingeon and Photographer Peter Turnley 7 p.m. At East Quadrangle Room126 Free Tomorrow 3.21.08 Looks Given / Looks Taken 8 a.m, - 5 p.m. At Institute for the Humanities Exhibition Space (room 1010) Free Man Man 9:30 p.m. At the Blind Pig $10/adva...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, March 20, 2008- 3B Film threatens historical context one. Bu a Drea finance convenj often g way. (C expres tors in, But are the sequen of mak not-so- interpr or nece. that yo ("Lord like "T ics ("T any and speare) have a fan fav of Jay I Big Cit protago narrati Michae known was, M himsel To s faith to ting, ch so on. B the film messag slightes more co scenest vert th ingis m Film tion of - wi...…

… I 4B - Thursday, March 20, 2008 4he Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com -j I,- Lii -J 0 LU -J D LU I U 0 AAFF From Page lB "It was a big decision to fight back and we knew it was going to put us in jeopardy, but it suc- ceeded in the end," said McArdle proudly. Looking back on the number of contributors, as well as the wide range of people who lent their support, McArdle seems most astonished by the dedication and perseverance on the par...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandailytcom Thursday, March 20, 2008- I Gaming obsessions die hard By DAVID WATNICK Daily Arts Writer I recently recovered from an addiction. Or, if you subscribe to some counseling model, I'm still recovering. Whatever. But I'm talking about an addiction of a most serious kind. It's a sinister addiction, the mere thought of which afflicts mothers of male col- lege students with recurring night- mares. I'm talkin...…

… 6B - Thursday, March 20, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom games are looking the same way. The thing is, I don't care. "Scrabulous" is my most frequent online distraction. I just can't get enough of the mental grind. Granted, it's obvi- ously aping "Scrabble," and it was documented on the front page of The New York Times on March 2 (below the fold, but still) with due cause. You can't deny it looks like a copyright violation all th...…

…THE STATEMENT WOMEN'S HOOPS Illegal immigrant workers struggle to make ends meet while With NIT bid, Michigan's first working toward a college degree. postseason tourney in six years &711d11gan aily Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, March 19,2008 michigandailycom FIXING THE FISH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Federal court judge upholds Proposal 2 Pro-affirmative action group plans to appeal ruling ByMATTAARONSON and JULIE ROWE Daily StaffReporters A f...…

… A 2A - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Youth and experience The next time you're at office hours, try starting a conversation with your professor about the lat- est American Idol reject or your favorite 50 Cent song. For Law School students taking a class with Professor Vikramad- itya Khanna, this type of exchange is commonplace. Khanna, the soft- spoken corporate and security rela- tions law professor who considers himself a pop-culture junkie,...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 3A NEWSBRIEFS WASHINGTON Feds cut interest rate for sixth time since September The Federal Reserve slashed a keyinterestrateyesterdaybythree- fourths of a percentage point, mov- ing aggressively to contain a credit crisis threateningto push the coun- try into a severe recession. , The latest action broughtthe fed- eral funds rate - the interest that banks charge each other - ...…

… 4A - Wednesday, March 19,2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ANDREW GROSSMAN EDITOR IN CHIEF GARY GRACA EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR GABE NELSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely the v...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, March 19, 2008 -5A Making music for the critics Ifeel like an asshole. Not because I suggested Daily Arts say we hate Heath Ledger or because my girlfriend spent signifi- cantly more money for Valentine's Day on me than I did on her. No, I feel like an ass- hole because CHRIS I have GAERIG essentially removed myself from the musical com- munity: buying, appreciating and absorbing the art. Th...…

… 4 6A- Wednesday, March 19, 2008 the michigan daily The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com parking 025 Aid PARKING SPACES AVAILABLE. 665-8825. PARKING SPOT AVAIL. on central campus. 734-741-9300. f or rent 060 !! GREAT APARTMENTS & HOUSES FOR 08-09!! A combination of quality and prices you can't Beat! We have Hses. & Apts. all over A2. w/ sotaething to fit every need. Studios, 1 bdrms., 2 bdrms., 3 bdrms., and houses still available, PICK U...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 7A As a youth, Stenvig saw race, gender divides SG STENVIG From Page 1A "I've always felt very much that it is part of who I am to fight for equal treatment and I've always been very aware of injustice in part because of facing discrimination as a woman," she said. Stenvig's party platform focuses on increasing minority enrollment at the University and working to reverse Pro...…

… 4 8A - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 'M' lands NIT bid, first-round bye The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 0 By CHRIS MESZAROS Daily Sports Writer It's been 149 games since the Michigan women's basketball team last played in a postseason tournament. But the Wolverines will never make it to 150. The Wolverines (10-10 Big Ten, 17-13 overall) were invited to the Women's National Invitational Tournament at midnight Tues- da...…

…Theichigan Daily -Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Prso A hitchhiker's guide to 1-94 U, 9 w VI -w-- U.- V he inside of Chicago's Grey- hound bus station is like Ellis Island. The air is flush with humanity grinding against itself to get somewhere, anywhere. Pho- tographs are taken. Tricolor beads crackle from lush black braids. Eastern European women dangle on their lovers and Midwestern girls chirp on cell phones. But this story isn't about ...…

…V V V V U v w -W w v V a I B Te picign-aiy- edesay M rc S1,20 Wedesay Mach19200 Te ichga D THE EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK by GABE NELSON A look at the big news events this week and how important they really are. Conveniently rated from one to10. 2 VOTING FOR FUTILITY Michigan Student Assewbly elections are today and tomorrow. You probably don't care, but you should. This is your chance to select a representative who will protect your inter...…

…4v U I*2,U U 3' 0 WensaMac 9 08 TeMcianDiy< 3 I B> TeMchgniy- WenesayMarh 1,208: ABOUT CAMPUS ILLUSTRATIONS BY JOHN OQUIST QUOTES OF THE WEEK "We didn't know if a car had Sjust don't want to be hit the building or what had thought of as a monster." happened. People were hit- - ASHLEY ALEXANDRA DUPRE, a prosti- ting the floor." tute from New York known as Kristen. on the A pint for your thoughts The club for Ann Arbor's beer-lovin...…

…V 'V V V V IN -v 7qp 4N _w 0 I 4 >Th MchianDaly--WdnsdyMarh 9,00 Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - The Michigan Daily VOICes from the The hope, fear and isolation of CA , gthe city'simmigrant workers baci i ntehRo ise Dail StfWie B Mara Gay ucked into a booth at Amer's Deli on State Street, a 22- year-old man pours over notes for a coming English exam. Armed with a black iPod and a good dose of caffeine, he fits right in with the student...…

…The Daily's annual NCAA bracket competition SportsPage9 STATI ONLJIIJNDRLI -LiEL. TE arE 1"ELITORILLhF1,2EOM Tuesday, March 18,2008 -nn /-nira, vic ngan PUSHING LENIENT DRUG POLICY Speaking in an Angell Hall auditorium, Ethan Nadelmann of the Drug Policy Alliance explained why he thought the war on drugs in the U.S. should end. In his lecture, sponsored by Students-' for Sensible Drug Policy, he focused on how current drug policy leads to h...…

… I 2 - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 MONDAY: - In Other Ivory Towers A WEDNESDAY: The Extremist THURSDAY: Explained FRIDAY: Before You Were Here Springing prematurely BUTTERING HIM UP The air was brisk. The sky was blue. A few days ago, it was spring, and the whole campus seemed to know it. Outside Alpha Delta Phi, frater- nity brothers raking sheets of ice out of their beach volleyball court talked of "sweet" parties of the past and dreamed...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com NEWS BRIEFS TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida Dems scrap mail-in primary plan Facingstrongopposition,Florida Democrats on Monday abandoned plans to hold a do-over presidential primary with a mail-in vote and threw the delegate dispute into the lap of the national party. While the decision by Florida Democrats left the state's 210 del- egates in limbo, Democrats in Michigan moved closer to holding another contest...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4 - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 AtV fiidiipan &ikj&l Edited and managed by students at the University ofMichigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ANDREW GROSSMAN EDITOR IN CHIEF GARY GIIACA EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR GABE NELSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position oftthe Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations repr...…