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… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Thursday April 4, 1996 - 3A tf3 Bright gases to ight up April night sk * If you've ever heard what sounds like an owl but have not been able to locate the reclusive bird, this month may be your big chance to see one. Except this owl will be silent. University astronomer Richard Teske said a group of gases resem- bling an owl's face will be visible above the big dipper in mid-April. The Owl Nebula is one kind...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily -Thursday April 4, 1996 cat l E grtjcbt- an tia 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the 'University of Michigan RONNIE GLASSBERG Editor in Chief ADRIENNE JANNEY ZACHARY M, RAIMI Editorial Page Editors 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 t...…

…The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 4, 1996 - 5A You get sick You call Mom for sympathy You dial 1-800-COLLECT Mom saves a ton of money Mom is so pleased she sends you brownies You eat the whole box of brownies You get sick MINEEMENNOMM m a m …

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…8A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 4, 1996 Crash leaves execs working to plan ahead for tragedy NATION/WORLD Los Angeles Times The crash of Commerce Secretary Ronald Brown's plane yesterday in Croatia represents the nation's larg- est ever loss oftop- level executive tal- ent in a single trag- edy, leaving a void at several compa- nies. A dozen execu- tives from the tele- communications, banking and con- lamoa grateful I make the C...…

… Ulij Ltd j tiijg~U Autry wins court ruling vs. NCAA Over NCAA objections, a Chicago judge ruled Northwestern sophomore running back Darneli Autry, a theater major, can take an unpaid part in a movie this summer in Italy. NCAA rules bar athletes from appearing in commercial films, and it is considering an appeal. If Autry were found in violation of NCAA rules, he likely would be suspended for a game and made to pay back any money he received ...…

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 4, 1996 i ADVERTISEMENT 6 VNuEI1, NUMBER 4 APRiL 198 DOING IT... Susie Stevens What: The Race To The Top. Major: Graphic DesignA You have to be a glutton for punishment to be a triathlete. For a mini-triathalon, there's a grueling half mile swim in the ocean, a 20 mile bicycle race, then a three mile foot race. It's one of the most intense, physically demanding experiences an athlete can endure. ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 4, 1996 - 11A -chign spikers happy to be home for weekend match By Mark Snyder Daily Sports Writer There's no place like home. In an otherwise up-and-down sea- son, the Michigan men's volleyball team will get a chance to settle itself this weekend. Michigan will host Eastern Michi- gan on Saturday night, returning home for the first time in over a month. A mixture of travel following games and nights on t...…

…12A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 4, 1996 'M' women's gymnastics bound for Baton Rouge By Kevin Kasibors Daily Sports Writer The field for the central-regional championships, to be held in Ba- ton Rouge, La., April 13, has been finalized. The top seed is defending regional cham- pion Alabama. Michigan, which won its fifth straight Big Ten c ham p ionship women's gymnastics Notebook rivals Michigan State and Minnesota, the No. 3 a...…

…Zbe 3idllan Bali MICHAEL ROSENBERG Roses Are Read oesn't it offend you to be called a racist?" a friend asked me this week. Uh, yes, actually. I have been called a lot of names in my lifetime. Most were trivial insults 'the "geek"-"loser"-"dork" variety. is week, protesters have added "racist" to the mix, claiming that The Michigan Daily systematically discriminates against minorities. Well. Having been in charge of this system, I am more tha...…

…" _2B - The Michigan Daily - WeeIA", oU. - Thursday, April 4, 1996 m e Vv 'A.- 16V .may page.?' 40 1 . ? 9 1 r 4 4 Every girl's crazy about a sharp dressed section 771 Doog and Blair. by Mark Ilich ~ : bA tr ,9,.~ s &;4wc hFA4 4.11,9/F 6V 6 r? 46/ !r7 .SE IP 2 5 77/'Y ,V AlT '36C9r f1 Srl6*~eR g/P11aN F Jcil' iris A -S4V AM-' f Lrf)WA. ) l.SfXCI .,, ,.-. -, , . 0] ' ' .3 Clh' - - _., - ~ { 0 0 1996 Mark 1110I .11- 1 We d ...…

…The Michigan Daily - WE c- 4c. - Thursday, April 4, 1996 - 3B Jane Austen's 'Persuasion' tops her 'Sense and Sensibility' ANEXA NDRA TWI N Public Access For the third week in a row, "The Bird Cage," Mike Nichols' revamping of the 1978 French film, "La Cage Aux Folles," has taken its place at the top of the charts. Everyone's going to see it and everyone loves it. With its hilarious frontmen, Robin Williams and Nathan One, its wonderfully gar...…

…4B - The Michigan Daily - /Wu4 , e. - Thursday, April 4, 1996 Director David O. Russell flirts with brilliance Latest film proves to be nothing short of a perfect 'Disaster' By Alexandra Twin "This time wehadstar negotiations and Daily Arts Writer studio negotiations and trying to ex- Writer-director David 0. Russell is plain to someone why you cannot have not your typical film geek. Kim Basinger on the couch," he said He did not pick up hi...…

…The Michigan Daily - W/u4., e4. - Thursday, April 4, 1996 - Sacks juxt By Elizabeth Lucas Daily Arts Writer The non-fiction of Oliver Sacks, an English-born neurologist who now prac- vices in New York, has received much popular attention for its- intriguing and sympathetic descriptions of patients with unusual neurological disorders. Two books have even been dramatized as a movie and a play. Few readers are likely to know as much about the a...…

…68 - The Michigan Daily - Wtre*, e C. - Thursday, April 4, 1996 Jawbreaker's unique sound continues to blow listeners away By Colin 3arts Daily Arts Writer It's really easy to get down on the music industry; it seems like so many bands are just going through the mo- tions. Originality is ata premium these days, as it seems there are three bands that sell and everyone else is just fol- lowing along. That's why it's so nice when you hear a ban...…

…The Michigan Daily - c4e4e.4d, eU. - Thursday, April 4, 1996 -7B Combustible Edison sets lounge music scene on fire By Heather Phares Daily Arts Writer Lounge. Exotica. Cocktail Music. *all it what you like, but until a few years ago, it was called unhip: the prov- ince of grocery stores, dentists' waiting rooms and grandparents' record collec- tions worldwide. Now, hip and square have come full circle. Classic lounge composers like Martin D...…

…8B -The Michigan Daily - Wedce., e*U. - Thursday, April 4, 1996 i Cherry Poppin' Daddies have distinctive name, amazing sound Oooh, Kermie, you are so adorable and non-threatening. Your frail limbs and whining voice just put me in the mood for some good old-fashioned nurturing. Sexu a inuendo bfils By Lise Harwin Daily Arts Writer If you've never heard of the Cherry Poppin' Daddies, you're missing out, but you're not alone. Chances are goo...…

…The Michigan Daily - Wcec*.., eU. - Thursday, April 4, 1996 - 9B A weekly listing of who's where, what's happening and why you need ,. ~ -k. to be there0.. ii tP F I L First-Run Films The City of Lost Children Red-eyed University students tell their story at the Hash Bash on Saturday. At Ann Arbor 1 & 2: 12:20 and 2:40 (Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday only), 7:25, 9:45. Faithful Cher again? Didn't she sink with "Mermaids?" At Show- cas...…

…i 4. 1 i -® Daniel Borla Ramirez (above left), a Saginaw, Mich., Chippewa, displays his artwork at the 24th annual Pow Wow, which was held March 29, 30 and 31. Ramirez is one of many contemporary Native American artists who displayed work at the Pow Wow. Ramirez is currently finishing his dissertation at the University. George Hopkins, a resident of Hopkins, Mich., and a:member of the Ojibwa tribe, leads the 24th Annual Pow Wow as the hono...…

…eather ight: High chance of rain, w around 40*. morrow: Cloudy, chance of in, high 440. 'Elan tti One hundredfive years ofeditorialfreedom SWednesday April 3,,1996 A ~.. I EO, ....................... I .............. I ............ U' try for contract in bargaining marathon Anupama Reddy ally Staff Reporter Bargaining teams for the Graduate Employees ganization and the University began non-stop ntract negotiations yesterday morning ...…

… 2- The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 3, 1996 Pres. throws pitch at start of season BALTIMORE (AP)- Pat Buchanan was in the stands yesterday as President Clinton threw a soft, slow pitch to open the Baltimore Orioles' 1996 baseball season a day late. Clinton, wearing an Orioles jacket and matching cap, took the mound at Camden Yards after being introduced to a roughly even number of boos and cheers. Smiling, the president tossed a harm-I ...…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 3, 1996 - 3 Yale workers strike, close aintenance workers at Yale Uni- versity went on strike last week, caus- ing the shutdown of 11 of the university's 12 dining halls. They said they plan to strike for a month. The university brought in temporary custodial workers to re-open the halls for service. The workers have been negotiating for a new contract with the Yale admin- istration since ...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 3, 1996 UhIe #3idtigtn Udg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan RONNIE GLASSBERG Editor in Chief ADRIENNE JANNEY ZACHARY M. RAIMI Editorial Page Editors Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Dailv s editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the o...…

… al £iitdtun Dalg Catch the Third Wave Shaman Drum Bookshop is holding a poetry reading tonight to raise funds for Third Wave magazine. Local writers Thylias Moss and Eileen Pollack will be present at this 8 p.m. event. Call 332-8959 for more information. Wednesday April 3, 1996 Grohl fights voice, Foos fly into State By Use Harwin Daily Arts Writer Performing to a sold-out house at the State Theater, Dave Grohl did some- thing that would...…

…6- The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 3, 1996 2 SONY TV'S for sale 26"& 19" Call 995-5503. CABLE DESCRAMBLER kit $15, view all ' um & pay per view channels. 913- GIANT CADEX 18 in. mn. bike. Carbon fiber frame, shocks, Psycho tires, $600 or best. Call Chris 764-8965 eve. SHOP THE INTERNET & save $$$. Famous label ladies spring blazer manufac- turer selling direct to you. Buy one at $35 or 2 for $65. Compare at dept. store price of $59-$69...…

…The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 3, 1996 - 7 2 BDRM. AP. Near central campus. H20 IMPACT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITER/DESK WORLDWIDE LOW FARES Instant pur- & heat mcl. A/C. Priv. Parking. Hill & Fifth. Resumes, word processing, desktop publish- TEACHERS NEEDED in South Korea TOP PUBLISHING chase Eurail passes. Shannon, London from $660 May-Aug. 213-7502. ing " best service, best turn around, best v...…

…8- TheMichigan Daily - Wednesday, April 3, 1996 New film is the same old'Thing' Big stars save mediocre movie from a lack of originality By Michael Zilberman Daily Arts Writer "A Family Thing," as it announces have. The difference is that Duvall's Earl is a more complete, more peculiar character: That brand of a casual semi- very early on, is one special" affairs: Sweet and well- intentioned to the pointofqueasiness. It tells a story of Ea...…

…The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 3, 1996 - 9 .Too much talking'Here': Basement Arts' latest production falls flat By Mitchell Katz For theDaily G"rgeand IraGershwin'sclassic song "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off," in which a couple fights over the correct pronUnciation of the words either, nei- ther, tOmato and oyster, is a wonderful xampge of how verbal sparring between 1oupes can be worth listening to. Then again, if the Gershwin brothe...…

… fJ tdjt9jtw&v Irvin free on bond, awaits trial Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin is free on $5,500 bond while he awaits trial. Irvin, along with two topless dancers, were arraigned Monday on charges of cocaine and marijuana possession. The former charge is a felony and carries with it a penalty of two to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. No date has been set for the trial of the 30- ,year-old All-Pro wideout, who pleaded not guilty ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 3, 1996 -11 .M' lacrosse keeps up winning ways Laxers run through weekend tourney Michigan to slug away in new park By Jennifer Hodulik WJaily Sports Writer The Michigan women's lacrosse team has been on a tear of late. Actually, the Wolverines have been on a tear all season, going undefeated in all seven of their appearances this season. Michigan's action last weekend in- cluded a tournament in East La...…

…12 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 3, 1996 LOCAL/STATE City attorney starts work with lawsuit pending By Will Weissert Daily Staff Reporter New Ann Arbor City Attorney Abigail Elias started work Monday, even though a lawsuit seeking to in- validate her contract with the city is still pending. District Court Judge John Collins said in a hearing Monday that he wanted to review the case further be- fore ruling on the suit. Attorney Tho...…

…eh+ r a, low around 370. omorrow: Chance of rain, igh around 460. 21v41 Un'11 One hundredfve years offeditorialfreedom Tuesday April 2, 1996 n -.m t ederal dept Stephanie Jo Klein )aily Staff Reporter After last month's discovery of a large-scale omputer error that delayed almost 1 million nancial aid applications, the U.S. Department of ducation is approaching its goal of processing 11 of the forms received this year. an effort to make ...…

…I 2 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 2, 1996 Protesters blame Isrel for police raid NATION/WORLD Ls Angeles Times NABLUS, West Bank - The hun- dreds of police officers who stormed a rally at Al Najah University over the -weekend were very clearly Palestin- -ans under the authority of Yasser Arafat. But the students striking in protest here yesterday blamed the raid on Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres. Peres is pushing Arafat to cra...…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 2, 1996 - 4 Vandal attack store, hide in restaurant The Ann Arbor Police Department detained two youths Saturday night in connection with a robbery at Bill's Mar- ket on Packard Street. AAPD officers were called to the grocery store to apprehend five youths who were taking items from the store. According to an AAPD report, the teen-agers entered the store and walked around talking. Some of the...…

… 4- The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 2, 1996 llie S rI(igiau ?§acg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan RONNIE GLASSBERG Editor in Chief ADRIENNE JANNEY ZACHARY M. RAIMI Editorial Page Editors 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 ...…

… fw iliga ?dl Visiting writer bings love and soul Alan Williamson, author of "Love and the Soul," reads from his poetry at 4 p.m. today at the Rackham Amphitheatre. It's part of the University Visiting Writers' Series and it's free. Call 764-6296 for more information. Tuesday April 2,1996 London's liter By Dean Bakopoulos Daily Arts Editor The British press had a field day when Martin Amis, one ofthe best novelists working today, published...…

… 6 -The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 2, 1996 4 BDRM. APT on Division near Williams. Heat, water, parking, laundry. $1400 Fall lease. Call 668-2817. 4 BDRM. WOODLAWN: Near I.M. Bldg. for 4-5, prkg. & Idry. $1225. 741-0170 or 071-3516 909 CHURCH, THE ABBEY. Great 2 bedroom bi-levels. Price for group of 3 or 4. All new furniture. Available for Fall '96. Call 761-8000. ACROSS FROM THE B-SCHOOL Lg., nice rms. avail. May to May w/ldry. at 1012...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 2, 1996 - 7 LG. 5 BPRM. APT. May-Aug. Prkg. Great VCR - TV - AUDIO SERVICE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT SUMMER HELP- Spring Valley Trout S. Forest loc. 2 bath. Fum. 665-2447. Immediate attention, pick-up & delivery Earn $2500 to $3500 and make a difference. farm. General farm work, and working with LG. BDRM. IN bright spacious apt. Old available... Rentals of big screen TVs, Work with the Sierra Club, the PIRGs, and...…

…8 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 2, 1996 NOFX Heavy Petting Zoo Epitaph With their slamming Cal-punk and the coolest cover art in a long, long time, NOFX has returned once again to bless the world with their presence. "Heavy Petting Zoo," the irreverent punk band's sixth and latest release covers all the ground of earlier NOFX albums and much, much more. The best thing about the album is you can easily judge it by its beautiful paint...…

…p Dolan, Marshall receive accolades Michigan swimmer Tom Dolan and gymnast Wendy Marshall were named the Big.Ten Athletes of the Month in their respective sports. Dolan qualified for the U.S. Olympic team, winning three events at the Olympic trials last weekend. Marshall was named the 1996 Big Ten Gymnast of the Year after leading the Wolverines to their conference record-tying fifth consecutive league title Saturday. Tuesday April 2, 1996 ...…

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday,_April 2, 1996 Smith, Michigan hope to catch Penn State in Happy Valley By Mark Snyder Daily Sports Writer Home plate is where the heart is - at least for the Michigan softball team. Catcher Jennifer Smith is one player that is important to the Wolverines' success and has made the difference for Michigan in the young Big Ten season. Smith, a junior, leads the Wolver- ines to Happy Valley this afternoon as Mi...…

…2w41 tti Seather Tonight: Clear and cool, low around 34. Tomorrow: Dry, high around 38°. One hundredfve years offeditorialfreedom Monday April 1,1996 Vo. VI 6.0 ;u';A ,, aiy Michigan Wns first NCAA title since 1964 Nicholas J. Cotsonika ly Sports Editor CINCINNATI - There were tears this time too, but for the 1995-1996 Michi- gan hockey team, moist eyes dripped only joy. The years of failure and frustration, of anguish and anger, are ove...…

…r rid This hAinhirtann nni(v - AAtnrinti A nri# I I nna - -- c ig ua--- rly, Rpra, NATION/WORLD - Yeltsin orders cease-fire in Chechnya The Washington Post MOSCOW - Russian President Boris Yeltsin ordered a unilateral cease- fire yesterday in the shell-shattered southern region of Chechnya and a phased withdrawal of some Russian forces as part of what he cast as a milestone peace plan to end the 15- month-old conflict. In a sharp departur...…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily '- Monday, April 1, 1996 -3A L. ~AgI ECS prof. $50,000 for mraound search Emad Ebbini, assistant professor f electrical engineering and com- puter science, won $50,000 for ultra- sund research in a recent contest. The contest was open to faculty who ave received National Science Foun- dation Young Investigator awards and are in the early stages of their careers. *he $50,000 came from an anony- mous donor and w...…

…4A -The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 1, 1996 Ullie £idihgun Thig 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan RONNIE GLASSBERG Editor in Chief ADRIENNE JANNEY ZACHARY M. RAIMI Editorial Page Editors NOTABLE QUOTABLE, 'Technology will continue to become more a part of instruction In the way we communicate, learn and study together.' - David Schoem, assistant dean for undergraduate edu...…

…Senate GOP aims at roads gverhaul LANSING (AP) - As if raising the gasoline tax weren't hard enough, ma- jority Republicans in the state Senate are pushing a sweeping plan to shakeup the entire transportation policy in Michi- gan. The legislation would clear the way for ditching the state Transportation Commission, repeal the basic funding hula for transportation money and allow counties to eliminate their road commissions and raise their own ...…

…6A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 1, 1996 .3 DKM. ATsEKINE: for 3-4,prg., idry., furm. $1000/1100 + util. 449-4797. 3 BDRM. HSE. 1 1/2 baths, beautiful hrdwd. floors, carport, dwshr., Idry. CMB 741-9300. 3 BDRM. LAWRENCE: for 3-4, prkg., Idry., a gem. $1170. 741-0170/971-3516. 4 BDRM. APT on Division near Williams. Heat, water, parking, laundry. $1400 Fall lease. Call 668-2817. 909 CHURCH, THE ABBEY. Great 2 bedroom bi-levels. Price fo...…

… The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 1, 1996 - 7A GREAT LOCATION on East U. May-Aug. Great apt. Price neg. Jill 662-7769. GREAT STUDIO w/ fireplace. Awesome loca#on. Perfect for 1 or 2.669-0322. HELP! 2 BDRM. for 2 people May-Aug. $47.5/mo. + util. Central Cmps. 930-1944. N A2 I HAVE 3 places to choose from. 4 ythru Aug. Lease call Nancy at 810/641- LARGE 1 BDRM. apt. Big enough for 2. Bright, unique, lots of windows, near Sgt. May-Aug. w/ opt...…

… aIxz 3igram D"V My God ... it's full of stars! Stanley Kubrick's classic film "2001: A Space Odyssey" is coming through Ann Arbor again. The magnificent film, complete with a captivating story, soothing music and dazzling special effects years ahead of its time, begins its week-long run at the Michigan Theater today at 4:15 p.m. Shown in 70 mm, this is not an experience anyone should miss. Student admission is only $5. Monday April 1, 1996 ...…