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…Opinion 4 From the Daily: Scrap the skybox plan Arts 10 Inexplicably dull 'Da Vinci' hits t he bid ri Jbz Atkbigun 1§ai g Monday, May 22, 2006 Summer Weekly One-hundred-sbteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXVI, No. 119 ©2006 The Michigan Daily Regents approve controversial Big House project by 5-3 vote Plan increasing capacity to Addition of proposal to 108,251 passes in closest Regential Proposed ...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 22, 2006 RESPONSE Continued from Page 1 column on Coleman's decision. "Coleman found no benefit in further delaying the discussion,' Peterson said. John Pollack - founder of Save the Big House, a group opposed to the reno- vations - said the University's decision to tack the renovations onto the agenda was irresponsible. "It was a very sly move, and I don't think it reflects well on due process at the Univ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 22, 2006 - 3 Study aims to improve 'U' admissions policies While a decision on MCRI looms, University officials voice concerns about AAAC's effort to determine the correlates of academic success By Walter Nowinski Daily Staff Reporter Interim Provost Edward Gramlich gave his sup- port to a controversial study last Monday at the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs meeting last Monday. The study in q...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 22, 2006 o~ur 4 'Luxury' or tradition? Luxury boxes could make fans long for Halo JEREMY DAVIDSON Editor in Chief IMRAN SYED Editorial Page Editor JEFFREY BLOOMER Managing Editor EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All...…

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…8 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 22, 2006 0 RAIDS Continued from Page 2 12 million illegal immigrants to apply for citizenship, adding that such a system is not amnesty. Latinos Unidos is against the guest-worker bill in any form. "Employers are having a field day being able to exploit workers," said Latinos Unidos member Elena Herrada. "There are no fines, no fees, no risks for the employers. The risk is all on the workers. The guest-wo...…

…Administration enlists students in campaign for diversity In response to alleged hate crime, U' directs new student campaign By Molly Bowen Daily Staff Reporter University administrators puzzle endlessly over how to promote diver- sity and tolerance on campus. But with the new Expect Respect cam- paign, they are going to let students puzzle for them. After the alleged hate crime last fall where a student was accused of urinating on two Asian ...…

…a Monday May 22, 2006 arts.michigandaily.com artspage@michigandaily.com ATe Simpan~aig 10 I By Imran Syed Daily Arts Writer If you've had your head in the world lately, you'll know that Dan Brown's book "The Da Vinci Code" is, pretends to be or is accused of being a lot of things. But while it may be heret- The Da ical (and certainly is a Vinci Code work of fiction), for all At the Showcase its calculated puzzles and and Quality 16 conniv...…

…"t The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 22, 2006 -11 Chili Peppers' newest disc: mild By Abby Frackman Daily Arts Writer On the front of the latest shrink- wrapped release from the Red Hot Chili Peppers is a sticker proclaiming Stadium Arcadium the "#1 must-have album for 2006" (Q Magazine). It's been four years since the Cali- fornia-based rock band has released a studio album, tiding fans over with live albums and remas- tered versions of Red ...…

….. 12 -The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 22, 2006 Old favorites bow out in '06 By Imran Syod Daily Arts Writer Television changes. It adapts to the times, harbors evolving viewer- ship and, most importantly, serves up what sells. For the last few years, it seemed network executives were slow to adapt, but fear not: The years of "CSI," "American Idol" and noth- ing else seem safely passed. The end of this TV season proves two things: that crea...…

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 22, 2006 - 13 ycomedian takes wholesome role By Christina Choi Daily Arts Writer (Bruce Willis, "Die Hard"), the animals soon find that those strange, food-worshipping creatures (oth- erwise known as humans) are a completely different nacho chips and caf that are nearly toxic 40-Year-Old Virgin Sometimes a film can remind you of the breed of animal. cent squirrel. Thou1 strangest things. Characterizing huma...…

…a Monday May 22, 2006 sports.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com zG~ A ishi jan uI SPORTS 14 Wolverines stroll through regional I By Amber Colvin Daily Sports Writer It couldn't have been more per- fect. It was plenty heartbreaking, but it wasn't the end. With the score tied at two in the top of the seventh inning in the regional finals, Michigan had the bases loaded with one out. Next in the bat- ting order? Senior catcher and h...…

… -SPORT Q The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 22, 2006 -15 A Rosey finish, 'M'-Nine wins title 1 By H. Jose Bosch Daily Sports Editor On Saturday evening, with the shadows slowly creeping over The Fish, Iowa's L.J. Mims hit a soft liner toward centerfield. The Michigan baseball team rushed to the edge of its dugout and seemed to tug the crowd of 1,034 fans with them, waiting in anticipation. First, the ball fell snuggly into a mitt. Then pande...…

…I 16 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 22, 2006 -SPORT S Grand Ro GRAND RAPIDS - ast Tuesday night, the Michi- gan baseball team met Notre Dame in a familiar, yet unfa- miliar, ballpark. That sentence sounds confusing, I know. But give me a minute, and I'll explain. You see, the game wasn't played in South Bend or Ann Arbor. Instead, for the 11th time in the last 12 years, the two storied schools faced off in what is dubbed as the "Baseba...…

…Arts 9 'Art School' aims too high Sports 13 Softball wins second consecutive Big Ten title www.michigandaily.com One-hundred-sixteen years ofedtorialfreedom Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXVI, No. 118 Monday, May 15, 2006 Summer Weekly 02006 The Michigan Daily 'Dangerous' Prof. fights extremism with books Cole shifts focus from job candidacy at Yale University to helping rebuild the U.S. image in the Middle East By Walter Nowinski Daily Staff...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 15, 2006 Bush considers border control options I Congress worries patrol duties would strain National Guard troops WASHINGTON (AP)- On the eve of President Bush's Oval Office address on immigration, members of Congress expressed concern yesterday that using National Guard troops to keep illegal immigrants from crossing the border would further burden an already overextended military. The criticism came fr...…

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 15, 2006 - 3 Coleman condemnsGmNDIT U-talk announcement SACUA questions President Coleman on U-talk, faculty recruits By Leah Graboski Daily News Editor When the University unveiled U- *talk, a new hotline for faculty and staff to report unethical or illegal hehavior, many employees respond- ed with concern about the hotline's intent and implementation. But they weren't the only ones trouhied by the announceme...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 15, 2006 UJjzurWw I VIEWPOINT America's role in Darfur JEREMY DAVIDSON Editor in Chief IMRAN SYED Editorial Page Editor JEFFREY BLOOMER Managing Editor EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and ...…

…AT THE PODIUM The Podium is the Daily's opinion blog. It can be accessed at http:// apps.michigandaily.com/blogs/thepodium/ or by clicking on the Podi- um link at the Daily's homepage (www.michigandaily.com). Below are excerpts from this week's featured post, concerning a grievance filed by a couple of Detroit Lions players against their new head coach, citing violations of the NFL's collective bargaining agreement. The Michigan Daily - Monda...…

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…Monday May 15, 2006 arts.michigandaily.com artspage@michigandaiiy.com ATeSidiig 9 'School' teaches too little By Alexandra Jones Daily Arts Writer In 2001, the filmmaking duo of director Terry Zwigoff ("Bad Santa") and screenwriter Daniel Clowes Art School ("Ghost World") Confidential created a suc- cessful cinematic At the version of the Michigan Theater graphic novel Sony Pictures classics "Ghost World" that reproduced the plot and emotio...…

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 15, 2006 Sigur Ros shines live with multi-media set By Christine Balmes For the Daily CNETREVIEW One of the admirable powers of Sigur R6os's nebulous whale music is its ability to invite the listener's imagination to come up with fanciful images in tandem with the -music. It must have been a Sigur Ros challenge to match the Thursday Icelandic band's sound At thetState Theaterl with just the right eye Det...…

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…a 12 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 15, 2006 'Poseidon' out to sea By Jeffrey Bloomer Managing Editor What is it about open water? There is a long cinematic tradition of huge vessels laid bare to encroaching ocean waters attempt- ing mercilessly to pull them under, Poseidon typically with At the Showcase some magnificent and Quality 16 force of nature Warter Bros. sending the resi- dent luxury liner into splashy digital chaos. Iconic ima...…

…Monday May 15, 2006 sports.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com SPORTS 13 Wolverines wash out the competition for title By Dan Feldman Daily Sports Writer EVANSTON - Unable to play on day one of the Big Ten Tournament due to rain, the Michigan softball players and coaches resorted to playing the basketball game "knockout" on the practice court at Welsh-Ryan Arena Thursday. The games were competitive enough that coach Carol Hutchins -...…

…14 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 15, 2006 -SPORTS A NOTES Porter crowned champion Women's tennis falls after first round win The No. 29 Michigan women's tennis team fell 4-0 to No. 2 Notre Dame this weekend during the second round of the NCAA tournament in South Bend. The only win for the Wolverines came from the No. 1 doubles team of junior Kara Delicata and senior Debra Streifler over the Fighting Irish's Catrina and Christian Thomp...…

…SP ORT Cl - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 15, 2006 - 15 .7 Cagers ink Udoh for '06 By Scott Bell Daily Sports Editor Following the disappointment-filled past few months, the Michigan men's basketball team finally got a pleasant surprise. Just a month after losing 2007 commitment Alex Legion and potential 2006 recruit Patrick Beverley, the Wolverines welcomed Epke Udoh as the fourth member of next season's recruit- ing class this week...…

…16 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 15, 2006 -SPORTS- Michigan rides its starters' arms to three more victories By H. Jose Bosch Daily Sports Editor Pitching isn't rocket science. It's just about throwing strikes. Michigan pitcher Drew Taylor would know the difference. He's a graduate student working on a masters in cellular, molecular and developmental biology. Using change- ups and curveballs with pinpoint con- trol, Taylor struck out ...…

…News 8 LSAT prep courses swindle students Arts 9 'M :1-3 conquers despite Cruise's image www.michigandaily.com One-hundred-sixteen years ofeditoriadfreedom Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXVI, No. 117 Monday, May 8, 2006 Summer Weekly ©2006 The Michigan Daily o r Hotline sparks 'U' employee backlash U U-talk urges President for Medical Affairs Robert Kelch and Executive employees to report Vice President and Chief Finan- workplace violations ci...…

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…E 4 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 8, 2006 FROM THE DAILY 'She inspired me' Amanpour excellent, selection process still imperfect JEREMY DAVIDSON Editor in Chief IMRAN SYED Editorial Page Editor JEFFREY BLOOMER Managing Editor EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's edito...…

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…8 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 8, 2006 LSAT prep courses prey on students Students confused spent rigorously preparing for the day she But before facing the test itself, a stu- Haku Israni, founder of the company, or travel out of state where a Test Masters knows could make or break her career. dent must first tackle an arguably greater said he is not aware that his company instructor will teach a subpar lesson at a by competing Courses,...…

…Monday May 8, 2006 arts.michigandaily.com artspage@michigandaily.com Ale TidSigan tilg NEVER SAY NEVER THIRD IMPOSSIBLE MISSION TURNS OUT MILDLY PLAUSIBLE By Chris Gaerig that you shell out $9 to see every Associate Arts Editor time he releases another wallet- bursting blockbuster. And he's had F rLM _EV _W_ his fair share of them. Cruise is one of the better actors Let's get something out of the way: of this generation. He can play nearly I...…

…a 10 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 8, 2006 The 'Stars'are almost aliged on new album By Alexandra Jones Daily Arts Writer MUSIC R EV IEW * Every aspect of the Starlight Mints' sound is a little bit, well, different: Their multi-textured instrumenta- tion includes orchestral strings and curious auxiliary percussion alongside (or in con- junction with) crackly, crunchy production Starlight effects and electric keyboards. Lead singer Mints...…

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 8, 2006 -11 A rose by any other namTe By Kimberly Chou Daily Arts Writer MUSIC R EVI EW * * n Hype is just another four-letter word, but for Gnarls Barkley, this shit is well deserved. For months now, people - music critics, BitTorrent-abusers, those who read Pitchfork religiously, friends of those who read such media sites religiously - have been Gnarls whispering in delirious antic- Barkley ipation of the Da...…

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…Monday May 8, 2006 sports.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com Se TiSiiganBadu 13 Findlay blasts "'M' past Sparty *By Dan Feldman Daily Sports Writer EAST LANSING - As the weather heats up, so does sophomore Samantha Findlay's bat. Last year, Findlay stepped up her already stellar hitting late in the sea- son, winning the Women's College World Series Most Outstanding Play- er award. But this season, Findlay appeared to be pressing at...…

…14 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 8, 2006 SPORTS MEN'S TRACK WOMEN'S TRACK Ferry fields another winner Women hurdle 4 By Katie Field Daily Sports Writer In 1935, Ferry Field was the site for the greatest day in track and field history when Ohio State sophomore Jesse Owens set three world records and tied another in just more than an hour. More than 70 years after Owens's unsurpassable performance and exactly one hundred years since its o...…

…C,- TeMcignDiy odyMy8 20 5 i The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 8, 2006 - 15 .1P1 OuRr. , _ . BELL Continued from page 13 title the following year. But washed away along with an unreached goal will be the expectations that come along with it. Last year, even though the team was ranked No. 1 prior to the Big Ten season beginning and kept the ranking all the way until it hoisted the national cham- pionship trophy in June, Michigan still thriv...…

…4 16 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 8, 2006 APORTIE Abraham's slam powers ft: By H. Jose Bosch Daily Sports Editor man Joe Bonadonna, who forced out Kunkel at home. Walking up to the plate, Abraham was If at first you don't succeed and then just 1-for-8 with a strikeout for the series you fail six more times, try, try again. and was taken out of the starting lineup For freshman Adam Abraham, that of the second game of Saturday's doubl...…