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…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 ...…

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… 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 ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 1, 1996 - 9A Musicians showcase talent and creativity eekly jazz program highlights School of Music's finest jazz performers By James P. Miller cert, the show possessed style and taste that far exceeded sound belie a strong Russell Malone influence. Daily Arts Writer the age of the players. The rest of the rhythm section shone in the second set. One ofthe greatest neglected resources at the Univer- Establish...…

…10A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 1, 1996 Oliver and his friends are very happy to be back on the big screen after eight years. Old 'Oliver' offers no new twin By Ryan Posly Daily Arts Writer When "The Little Mermaid" came out in a new era for Disney's animated features, I such money-makers as "Beauty and the B "The Lion King" and last summer's "Poca did these films all become enormous block redefined the meaning of a Disney anim slee...…

… .'p /" e iicl i ttn tti1 > SPECIAL WRAP-AROUND SECTION FOR MORE SPORTS, SEE 3B , Hail tothe nation's best CINCINNATI - Hail to the victors valiant. The tune resonated like never before through RiverfontColiseum. The boys won the national championship. Could there ever be a better reason to sing? If you're a Michigan hockey fan, there is no better feeling than seeing Wolverine captain Steven Halko raise that trophy high above his head. We...…

… 28 - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, April 1, 1996 NCAA CHAMPIONS Maybe now hockey willbe bi WALKER VANDYKE/Daily Michigan left wing Jason Botterill sneaks behind Tiger goaltender Ryan Bach, trying to get a stick on a Bill Muckalt rebound. Seniors struggle finally over After years of losing out in the NCAAs, seniors get their title By Alan Goldenbach Daily Sports Writer CINCINNATI-Four seniors, four years, four overtimes. One h...…

…I Kentucky, Lyracuse square off tonight e ssociated Press 4EW YORK - Rick Pitino likes to preach to his Kentucky basketball team about living in the "precious present." No looking ahead or back. Just worry about today. Well, almost no looking back. When Kentucky faces Syracuse in the NCAA championship game tonight as a 14-point favorite, its toughest job will be solving the Orangemen's 2-3 zone. The zone has been a much-discussed topic ong th...…

… 4B -The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, April 1, 1996 SWIMMING Tankers' lack of depth -too much to overcome Wolverines lose valuable points in the shorter events --4- By Susan Dann and Doug Stevens Daily Sports Writers AUSTIN, Texas - As an actor, Tom Cruise is quite experienced with the necessity for quickness. In "Days of Thunder", Cruise puts the pedal to the metal as a race car driver, knowing that the only way to win is to b...…

…The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, April 1, 1996 - 58 an postpones basebal's weekend; Wolverines split in Saturday action DARREN EVERSON Darren to be Different By Jim Rose -Daily Sports Writer After the snow finally gave into spring, and the Michigan baseball team was getting usedto the warmerweather, some- thing terrible happened. It rained. Proving once again that March base- ball is simply not meant for the Midwest, yesterday'sd...…

…6B - The Michigan Daily -- SPORTSMonday -- Monday, April 1, 1.996 GJYMNASTICS Buckeyes win Big Ten; 'M' finishes last 'y Sharat Reju Daily Sports Writer The Big Ten is the dominant confer- ence in men's gymnastics. Ohio State, the best team in the best Conference in the nation, didn't disap- point this weekend at the Big Ten cham- pionships in Columbus. The top-ranked Buckeyes defeated all challengers, scoring 231.375 points. Iowa finished...…

… NCAA CHAMPIONS The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, April 1, 1996 - 7B Morrison strikes for Blue again By John Leroi Daily Sports Editor CINCINNATI - All season long, Brendan Morrison said he would take the national title over the Hobey Baker Award. Wish granted. But he never thought he would attain the same amount ofindividual glory thathe didbyscor- ing the game-win- ner in overtime, to{ give Michigan a3- 2 victory over Colorado C...…

…8B - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, April 1, 1996 NCAA CHAMPIONS RED Continued from Page 1B close to this. "Not that this is an ego trip for a coach, but the excitement and satisfaction is nothing close to it." : That satisfaction comes from Berenson's 300 victories, which transformed a program from ashes to national champs. When Berenson took over the Michigan program in May 1984, he inherited a 14-win, ninth-place team that ...…

…44V t Ititt *rni Weather Tonight: Rain likely, low around 40' Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy, high around 60°. One hundred four years of editorial freedom Tuesday April 18, 1995 The Code: Coming Under Review Chair did not select - panelists randomly By Michelle Lee Thompson Daily Staff Reporter The six student jurors for a code nng earlier this year were not cho- at random, Judicial Adviser Mary Lou Antieau and the hearing panel chair admitted ...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 18, 1995 CASES Continued from page 12. The only open code case occurred in February: the case of Melanie Welch, an American culture doctoral student. Welch's neighbor in Northwood housing, Yaakov Lavie, jrought her up on charges of assault. Both Welch and Lavie agreed to an >pen hearing. Welch filed last week to appeal her case - only the third case to be ap- pealed in the code's two-year history. The r...…