Search Results

…0 12 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 8, 2006 LSAT SCAMS continued from page 8 companies have been locked in a bitter struggle over the domain name testmas- ters.com, currently controlledby the Texas Test Masters. Both sides have dirtied their handsinthefight.TheU.S.districtcourtin Houston called the California company's litany of lawsuits against the Texas Test Masters "a campaign of terror." The New York State Consumer Protec- tion Board...…

…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...…

…Arts 10 The forests are alive with art sports 15 Graham Brown to play in the NFL? tJbe£i& o Tuesday, May 2,2006 Summer Weekly One-hundred-sixteen years ofeditorialfreedom ----- --------- - ------------- www.michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXVI, No. 116 @2006 The Michigan Daily v C7 Munson named new Engin dean For the second time in a row, College of Engineering's new dean. ment before becoming dean. lege's masters program, s...…

…A 2 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 2, 2006 Boycotts mark nationwide day of protests Immigrants walk off jobs, into streets to show economic clout LOS ANGELES (AP) - Hundreds of thousands mostly Hispanic immigrants skipped work and took to t streets yesterday, flexing their newfound political muscle a nationwide boycott that succeeded in slowing or shuttir many farms, factories, markets and restaurants. From Los Angeles to Chicago, Ne...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 2, 2006 - 3 Regents approve THE 'VISIBLE' CHILDREN housing rate hikes Rate increases help pay for high utility costs, employee benefit programs By Kelly Fraser DailyNews Editor Students moving into a residence hall this fall can expect to leave with their wallets a little lighter than last year. The University's Board of Regents approved an average increase of 5.9 percent in the 2006-07 residence hall rates l...…

…4 4 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 2, 2006 Healthy, wealthy and wise University plan for free co-pays a sensible solution JEREMY DAVSON Editor in Chief IMRAN SaED Editorial Page Editor JEFFREY BLOOMER Managing Editor Given the exorbitant prices of prescrip- tion drugs in our country, it's encour- aging to see institutions like the University stepping up to make a difference. Last week, the University announced a program called MHea...…

…KATIE GARLINGHOUSE Ho-u A .r R EE The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 2, 2006 - 5 Trying to care THERESA KENNELLY Tif--'S A REAON NOTABLE QUOTABLE Do you think your life will be affected by the Day Without Immigrants?" - Poll question on CNN.com on Monday, May 1, the day hundreds of thousands of immigrants across the nation took time offfrom work to participate in protests againsttougher immigration regulations currently pending in Congress....…

…4 6 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday. May 2. 2006 the michigan daily CAMPUS PARKING SPACES Available. 665-8825. PARKING SPOT AVAIL. meted. & fall on centratl camspus. 741-9657. AVAIL. NOW orlater 4 b.to capus Effs. 1, 2 & 3-5 bdem aps. in channingIis- toric homes. $695/np, tog. Shoet-term lease possibleCall 972-7030 for appt. & a2aparhet.com ora2eealpropenycom !I Month Fie! ! ! Whensyon lease yamr apartment for May! Gteat aparments still avai...…

… the michigan daily NEED t Fanta Conve "Broadview Apartents Stophby( "*Spaciio I bedroosm apartments "Spacious 2 hedrooms with master hath "Shutle arnd cmpus "*Large private balconies with wooded views NORTH C) "*Pets welcome imdM *Modlels Open Daily FREE wint1 r 1 I- 741-9300 camtpus. M( LO!41, (EXTENDED HOURS) www.annarborapartments.net CLEAN NEWLY REMODELED, Fern. & Unfumn. mooms + 2 bdrm. apts. in Kerryown ae.Feineetadpk.742240.DOWNTOWN7~ ...…

…I 8 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 2, 2006 Website tracks 'U' buses in real time Engineering students use GPS technology to allow bus riders to pinpoint University buses as they follow their routes through campus By Molly Bowen Daily Staff Reporter This fall, University bus riders won't have to guess when their ride home will roll up to the curb. A new computer-tracking system in its final testing stages will allow web users to view the...…

…F I'A Wod Thank you!. You are our BEST customers, too. NOUN2005 A 11 4896 Washtenaw @ Golfside. Igaw f7Nd E7 - ('-A I R3OI -0I F DOWNTOWN ANN ARBOR PARTHENON RESTAURANT VOTED BEST GREEK RESTAURANT BY ANN ARBOR NEWS AND CURRENT MAGAZINE 226 Main at Liberty 994-1012 Buy one fcalcafel, get one __ Over 31 Years in Business …

…I Tuesday May 2, 2006 arts.michigandaily.com artspage@michigandaily.com A TSe iiigan Bailg 10 Jerry still brings it By Imran Syed years ago and perfected in New York City Daily Arts Writer comedy clubs, as portrayed in the 2002 documentary "Comedian" C ON CERT R EVEWBut not everything was the same. Long known for finding humor in everyday Let's get one thing straight: Jerry things like airplane peanuts or waiting Seinfeld's current standup...…

… 3 a 3P "Are you going to get on this pole or what?" 'Stick It' in with the rest of them ,.., ° '°' - ... By Jeremy Davidson Daily Arts Writer When James Dean starred in "Rebel Without a Cause," he helped define the role of the rebel in Stick It American film. If he could see At the Showcase. how that genre and Quality 16 has evolved, he Touchstone would probably have something to rebel against. "Stick It" follows Haley Graham (Missy Peregr...…

…12 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 2, 2006 Following t By Chris Gaerig Associate Arts Editor 0 DIV E In 1997, Square Soft released arguably the best video game ever made: "Final Fan- tasy VII." A turn-based role-playing game, "FFVII" not only perfect- ed the RPG format, but also set the bar for gaming Final Fantasy graphics and 3-D interac- VlI:Advent tion. The series follow- Children ing is as devout as it is opinionated, but there is So...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 2, 2006 -13 Powerful tribute offers no insight By Imran Syed the flight where the terrorists were Daily Arts Writer overpowered by a determined group of heroes. It is, by its very being, a story to be cherished, one to be remembered and recounted; natu- Ready or not, here it comes. The rally, it is also one for Hollywood most horrific to explore. moments of United 93 And explore is what Greengrass America's ...…

…I Tuesday May 2, 2006 sports.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com SOTe MSdiiga Bailg 14 Blue stays on top with series win over Spartans By H. Jose Bosch Daily Sports Writer Before the Big Ten baseball season started, three teams were picked to finish ahead of Michigan. Now, with the conference season a little more than halfway complete, the Wolverines are still kings of the Big Ten. On Sunday, Michigan dispatched in-state rival Mich...…

… SPORTS The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 2, 2006 -15 0 FOOTBALL NFL welcomes three Wolverines, Brown to follow? Women's golf, rowing, claim fourth at Big Ten's; NOTES Men's golf season also comes to a close. The Michigan women's golf team moved up a spot from fifth to fourth to close out the 2006 Big Ten Cham- pionships. The Wolverines posted their sec- ond-best Big Ten Tournament total in program history with a four-round total of 1,202....…

…a 16 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 2, 2006 'M' splits with Wildcats, remains in second place Ca By Scott Bell Daily Sports Editor Just hours after going from controlling its Big Ten destiny to having its title hopes become slim to none, the Michigan softball team faced a gutcheck. After coming close all day long, the Wolver- ines finally got over the hump, responding to the gutcheck and showing the fight that marked the team's OR EN 1...…

…Opinion 4 Michigan stem cell laws need to change Tuesday, May 31, 2005 Sports 10 Softball headed back Summer Weekly to Oklahoma City One-hundredfourteen years of editorialfreedom www. michikandlaily. com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 127 02005 The Michigan Daily GOP formula would give U more fundig Proposed formula would lion higher education cut she made o c S 1.3 tuiton mor01°e in March. The University received $141 million to 'U' btt...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 31, 2005 ROTrads celebrate SUMMER FUN IN ANN ARBOR 4 By Muhammad Saleem Khan For the Daily Since 1917, formal military train- ing has been given at the University through its Reserve Officers Train- ing Corps program, which has now graduated many officers and contin- ues to produce many more. With the recent graduation, the ROTC program continued its long tradition of producing college gradu- ates who ar...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 31, 2005 - 3 Researchers take the next steps robotic technology ! . By Ankit Sur Daily Staff Reporter From building cars to exploring other planets, robots have proven to be useful partners in advancing human achievement. These magnificent machines have been the focus of many movies, in which they are depicted as mimicking their human counterparts by walking, talk- ing and behaving like human beings. With the...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 31, 2005 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 STEPHANIE WRIGHT tothedaily@michigandaily.com Editor in Chief 4 DONN M. FRESARD Editorial Page Editor ~ ~ ~ tEDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorals reflect the opinion of UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other pieces do not SINCE 1890 necessarily refect the opinion of The Mic...…

…VIEWPOINT Right side, wrong reasons The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 31, 2005 - 5 Flushing good journalism KARL STAMPFL.:};, _:: 4A, BY EMILY BEAM Americans are clueless about econom- ics. I can't say I'm surprised, but a study, performed by Harris Interactive and reported by The New York Times last April, did come up with some fairly star- tling results. Less than half of high school students could define a budget deficit. A frightening nu...…

…6 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday. May 31. 2005 the michigan daily * h. SPECIALIZED MOUNTAIN BIKE: Wme-specc,17',Vibakesshock, grip shifts $40734432-0717. ?ISTUDIO and 2 btmts. avail. for Fall " Secueeyeae apt. now and save tip teo 1(. See wihy se'emvotedthtie MI [laity Best Apairtenits for 2(X)5. wws. U nversatylowers-ati.srsr (734) 761-2880t ! FIRSTs 2-3 issnris. avail. fortfall 05. Fajoy 1050+± sq. ft. insireslem bldgtwo ebMs. lirtm sowssw...…

…the michigan daily **2 BDRM. APTS. Recently remodeled, mnodenm spacious kitchen wn/built in micro. & dwshr Beautifully Famnished. Private shuttle to Noth Casmpus. Pet swelcome. Fall leases avail. Call 741-9657. **NORTH CAMPUS* LARGE t & 2 hdnn. apts. Large pulsate halcosties w/- wooded views. Private shuttle to Central and Nort Capus. Avail. summer adfull! Call 741-93110. *AAREI1ALTYCOM* HOUSING EXTRAVAGANZA 616 Church Street, A2 Mon.-Fe. Oas...…

…8 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday. May 31, 2005 the michigan daily University Housing Apartments - Your Best Choice! - RIVERHOUSE CONDO. AVAIL Immed. 2 bdnn. 1.5 baths. Hadlo firs. $9(X)/nmo. 734-662-9908. ROOMMATE FINDER SERVICE! FREE! Let ufind yosrtpifect match. Call 741-93003! ROOMS FOR FALL/WINTER, tuen., all utils., prkg., lndsy., cable & intiernet inc. Near Diag, $360/inn. 313-522-1(4)4 or nanyanetsxsnichedn SPACIOUS TWO BEDROOM/BI-LEV...…

…Iesday ay 31, 2005 ts.michigandaily.com tspage@michigandaily.com ARTS 9 WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE? STUDIO'S LATEST ANIMATED EFFORT FAILS TO DELIVER ON VISUAL PROMISE OF SUPERIOR PREDECESSORS By Imran Syed For the Daily Dually influenced by the singular success of the genre-defying "Shrek 2" and the disappointing "Shark Tale," the latter of Madagascar which failed to match the At the Showcase similar "Finding Nemo" in and Quality 16 both box of...…

… Tuesday May 31, 2005 sports.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com S e RiTiSgan Bail 1 Call it d.j vu: Michigan 'S makes it back to Series By Matt Venegoni Daily Sports Editor Michigan softball coach Carol Hutchins had said repeat- edly that she thought there were more than 20 teams that had the ability to win the College World Series. With their backs against the wall, the Wolverines proved they were one of those teams. On Saturday, ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 31, 2005 - 11 Blue makes tourney despite loss "This obviously isn't what we wanted to do here. It just didn't work out." - Sophomore LeifMahler By H. Jose Bosch Daily Sports Writer CHAMPAIGN - Too little, too late. Michigan knew that feeling all too well during last Friday's game against the Boilermakers. Despite coming back from a six-run deficit with a four-run eighth inning in Friday's game, the No. 4 seed...…

…12 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, May 31, 2005 P InfTU __--7 4 v '' z J Lop'. I I I 4 E3 E3 An insider's guide by Forest Casey 4 Top - Game developers line up for almost three hours to catch a sneak peek at Sony's new PlayStation 3, set to debut next year, at the Electron- ics Entertainment Expo, or E3, in Los Angeles. E3 is only open to members of thegame industry and the media. Center - Convention-goers get their first glimp...…

…4 4 4 …

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2005 MSA calls for 'U' to investigate Coca-Cola p 4 February 23, 2005 By Jeremy Davidson Daily Staff Reporter The Michigan Student Assembly voted yesterday to support the actions of the Coke-Campaign Coali- tion, an anti-Coke group, and also to accept the alle- gations brought against the soft-drink giant regarding human rights violations. When the vote passed, many members of MSA's Peace and Just...…

…The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2005 - 3 Required sexuality course proposed Students would take three credits about gender and sexuality issues to graduate December 9, 2004 By Aymar Jean * Daily Staff Reporter A student-led initiative, years in the making, is now gaining momentum. In about two years, LSA students could see a dramatic change to their University curriculum. A group of students are pushing for a course requirement for ...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2005 'U' creates new M-PACT financial aid package March 07, 2005 By Farayha Arrine and Anne Joling Daily Staff Reporters A new need-based grant program for in- state undergraduates will become available this fall to replace some loans with grant money in the financial aid packages of almost 3,000 students, University President Mary Sue Coleman announced last week. Known as M-PACT, the program will ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2005 - 5 BOOK & SUPPLY Order your textbooks early, get the most US books at the best prices, and have more time to make new friends. Drop off Reservation form at either booksdore Michigan Book & Supply Ulrich's 311 S. State Street 549 S. University Ann Arbor, Al Ann Arbor, Al (734) 665-4990 (734) 662-3201 ext. 220 ww.ulinchs.com *Visit Ulrich's Spirit Shop *US[D and N[W Textbooks *U of M Clothing and G...…

…6 - The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2005 4 'U' housing rates will rise by 5 percent in fall May 23, 2005 By Amber Colvin and Jeremy Davidson Daily Staff Reporters Living in University housing will cost more next year because of an increase in the room and board fee approved by the University Board of Regents last week. Though the actual increase var- ies depending on the type of room, the average for those in residence halls is 4....…

…The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2005 - 7 Greeks devote week to games, fundraising TIf SIGN SAYS IT ALL... Members of Team 15's Variety Team (Delta Delta Delta, Chi Psi , and Theta Chi dance in the Sir Variety Show for Greek Week on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at Hill Auditorium. The show is the culmination Greek Week, which Is to raise money for charities like Coach Carr's Cancer Fund. By Carissa Miller Daily Staff Reporter Greek Wee...…

…8 - The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2005 2 voters legalizeG ING me ica marijuana a I By Leslie Rott Daily Staff Reporter Ann Arbor residents passed a ballot proposal, to allow the use of marijua- na for medicinal purposes, yesterday. Proposal C will waive fines for medical marijuana patients and their caregivers who receive the recom- mendation of a physician or other qualified health professional to use marijuana for medical treatm...…

…The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2005 - 9 We could have listed all the concerts, sports events, lectures, publications, free trips to Israel, theater productions, social justice projects, alternative spring break trips to South America and fun parties we have... ...but we only have one page. Don't miss out www.umhille.org …

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2005 GSIs walk out I Instructors, supporters hold line against 'U' March 25, 2005 By EkJyot Saini Daily Staff Reporter Resounding chants of "No contract - no work, no peace" could be heard all over central campus yesterday as members of the Graduate Employees' Organization staged a one-day walkout in protest of the University and its alleged lack of cooperation in negotiations. Graduate student i...…

…The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2005 - 11 Students drink to St Patty's Day in local bars, clubs Bartender John Brant cleans the bar at Connor O'Neill's. March 17, 2005 By Rachel Kruer Daily Staff Reporter For St. Patrick's Day, Business senior Greg Bel- off has a simple objective in mind. "I plan to drink until I can't stand up," Beloff said. Days in advance, Beloff said he already devised a strategy to achieve this goal. He said ...…

…12 - The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2005 0 Greeks New regulations limit party size, implement BYOB policy By Kyle Herrala and Justin Miller Daily Staff Reporters Yesterday marked the final step for a new social policy that will rad- ically change Greek system parties next semester. The Interfraternity Council adopt- ed an amendment last night that "strongly encourages" fraternity houses to have people sign waivers when entering a p...…

…The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2005 -13 New class criticizes 'U' admissions policy April 15, 2005 that the class will not provide a balanced discussion By Amber Colvin of the issue. Daily Staff Reporter Cohen said the course is a response to the Univer- sity's supportive stance on affirmative action. - A Residential College class titled "Race and Uni- "My view normally is that professors ought not take p pVeX 70 versity Admissions" w...…

…14 - The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2005 4 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 STEPHANIE WRIGHT tothedaily@michigandaily.com Editor in Chief DONN M. FRESARD Editorial Page Editor ~uw u EDITED AND MANAGED BY " EtCSTDUTENTSATATHE Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other pieces do not SINCE 1890 necessarily reflect the opinion ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2005 - 15 k a *C~rry~ut HAITCUISIN Ph 3-9-11 *Divr~etklnopy 86Wstnw5858 Rix 73-99-009 iter1-sINErIN1ARRY-OU T n~v Ann ArborNNews Ginayanrtebai y Cri~~~~strawberrywith Tmrbeefc "PnagCur aj.® w $,g Fit I *Pa wth"praw s Ship" omTmad or Tc All dishe cedi vgalse lLT Soe9ouof0frfod Mn-Sat Aan 4 ,.-AMeny16 S. an Street l3Oam-10 ~ ~ ~ ~,j. ,>~ Carrn angeraikccpe I.~~~~d seluruheyd Michigan 95-78 4 ~ >~ ~< AS~' ...…

…16 - The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2005 TOA THE AX MAXXPE MiNCE MICHIGAN!I 4 wow k. .i6..y Ax.... oUR oWN MA'K , tERptECp'' MAKE NE t. GREAT CONCERTS! Get involved with 1S1 activities-oncertg with hot cc0la eLaMJg, or unwind with a xxie. Show your creative side with .j'" is k iglt Enjoy stress busters like Jg and safe workshops. Take a break with 9.har Have run, meet newf 9 & you'll have icigsaui Mtsorleg that will 14t a I4'eti...…

…The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2005 -17 UNIVERSITY UNIONS Michigan League Michigan Union Pierpont Commons YOU WANT IT. WE HAVE IT. L I' F P L N T1 U C N T( U. N Ir NEED A PLACE TO STUDY? Michigan Union Art Lounge & Study Lounge Michigan League Underground & Cyber Lounge MUG Eateries & Commons and Cyberstations ierpont Piano Lounge WANT TO PLAY? Michigan Union Billiards & Games Room eonardo's at Pierpont Commons Michigan Union Musi...…