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…One hundred twelve years ofeditorialfreedom Summer Weekly www.michigandaily.com Monday June 30, 2003 - - - I ---- - - NEWS Court strikes down state sodomy laws By Rahwa H. Ghebr-Ab demean their existence or control their des- Gay rights advocates immediately lauded "Most people see this case as a case purely Daily Staff Reporter tiny by making their private sexual conduct the decision while religious and political about homosexuality, but...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Monday. June 30. 2003 T1 NEWE s .. -.. . -. ..J . -) ... . I.... MCDONALD Continued from Page 1. This target "is going to be quite easy" to attain because under the points system, admissions officers were instructed to give varying amounts of points to applicants based on the difficulty of their class sched- ule or their involvement in leadership and extracurricular activities, he said. "If you look at the list of...…

…- -- - -- - '7' %k 7 -N EW S The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 30, 2003 - 3 [AA will expand lawsuits rainst file sharing users Every Tuesday since Sept. 11, the weekly Peace Vigil meets to express their views regarding the war, with the invasion of Afganistan and a peaceful resolution. SODOMY Continued from Page 1 "People are going to do exactly what they want to do, regardless of set rules and especially if they've been doing it all along"...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 30, 2003 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 SRAVYA CHIRUMAMILLA JASON PESICK letters@michigandaily.com Editor in Chief Editorial Page Editor MEUEDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorals reflect the opinion of UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN the manorty of the Daily's editorial board. All other pieces do not SINCE 1890 necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michigan Daily. ...…

…TMw A:..M:w...., n..:1.. i_. t .. ...__ nn nnnn r The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 3t, 2003 - 5 I LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Court made right decision regarding affirmative action TO THE DAILY: Racism has been America's most grievous national sin since our country's inception. No amount of affirmative action programs will ever begin to make up for the evil done over the centuries to persons of African descent. "Survival of the fittest" conserv...…

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…8- The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 30, 2003 WIENERMOBILE Continued from Page 1 Hotdogger Advisor John Fagen, who was once a Hot- dogger himself, said that Oscar Mayer by no means hires exclusively college students. Fagen said while a background in journalism or communi- cations is preferred, the main quality they look for in appli- -ants is an outgoing personality that can handle the rigors of 24 hours a day, seven days a week public expos...…

…www.michigandaily.com X ,R T S MONDAY9 JUNE 30, 2003 9 Inside the 'Greenlight' special I eat babies. By Zach Mabee DailyArts Writer Exposure to lethal quantities of gamma radiation doesn't corrupt; it just accentuates what waa present all along. Well, at least that's what stoical geneti- cist Bruce Banner (Eric Bana, "Black Hawk Down") has you think in Ang Lee's interpretation of the comic book classic 'The Incredible Hulk." .Banner leads a...…

…10 MONDAY JUNE 30, 2003 A www.michigandaily.com sportsdesk@umich.edu FORTUNATE SON Drew Taylor wants to move out of his famous father's shadow By Josh Holman Daily Sports Editor 4 At first glance, things just don't seem like they've fallen into place for Drew Taylor. Three weeks after calling Michi- gan's baseball team "the best team in the Big Ten," Taylor watched the Wolverines make an early exit from the conference tournament. A shot ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 30, 2003-11 TAYLOR Continued from Page 10 close to a Canadian baseball superstar as you can ask for. "He's definitely a big player in Canadian baseball," Taylor said. "He's in the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and he has a bunch of accolades over his career. It's impressive." It's a tough path to follow for a son, but his father's accomplish- ments on the field aren't the most important thing for Drew to mea...…

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…Tuesday f r 4 a ~ i ©2003 The Michigan Daily bAi Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXIV, No. 142 One hundred twelve years of editoralfreedom www.michgandaly.com Supreme Court upholds a irmative action, rects point s By Jeremy Berkowitz The two judgments, which gave the Univer- and Tomislav Ladika sity guidelines for how race can be used in its Daily StaffReporters admissions systems, were the culmination of the six-year legal battle between the Unive...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 THE UNIVERSITY REACTS Heanng decision, emotional Coleman proclaims victory By Jennifer Misthal higher learning to use the Law School's Daily News Editor admissions as a "road map" to model their "It's very emotional. It's future policies. importa~ent for all of higher WASHINGTON - Rushing into the Searching for words to best describe the t fo a g cafeteria of the Supreme Court, communi- wave ...…

…3 - The Minhionn nails - TIIaCriov Nina 7d Onnl - ivuuan fvary -I ueUay, JuneZ',UlTHE DECISION s FALLOUT Changes on the way for schools across nation Legal hurdles remain for affirmative action By Jordan Schrader Daily News Editor The U.S. Supreme Court handed the University only a partial victory yes- terday, but many other colleges had more to celebrate. A university's ability to consider the race of an applicant, until yesterday, had d...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 OP/ED 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 letters@michigandaily.com EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 SRAVYA CHIRUMAMILLA LOUIE MEIZLISH Editors in Chief JASON PESICK Editorial Page Editor NOTABLE QUOTABLE The University of Michigan Law School's mystical critical mass' justification for its discrimination by race challenges even the most gullible mi...…

… OP/ED The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 --5 'U' STUDENTS WEIGH IN Court, civil rights movement not born yesterday AUBREY HENRETTY NEURzTICA The triumph of the smug ZAC PESKOWITZ THE LoWER FREQUENCIES The civil rights movement is not new. The civil rights movement did not begin yesterday. The "'new' civil rights move- ment" did not begin yes- terday. QED. The student activists' de rigueur Diag rally cel- ebrating yesterday's U.S...…

…6 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 ADMISSIONS ON TRIAL CIR claims win over preferences By Jeremy Berkowitz Daily Staff Reporter WASHINGTON - Jennifer Gratz cried when she heard yesterday morn- ing that the Supreme Court struck down the University of Michigan undergraduate admissions system which had rejected her in 1995. "I am very glad that I took a stance for what I believed in," Gratz said yesterday afternoon. "The Uni- vers...…

… ANALYSES The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 24, 2003 - 7 SUM OF DECISIONS GREATER THAN THEIR PARTS It's official: Universities may use race as a factor in admissions - they just may have to hire more admissions officials to do it. That is the consensus of the two majority opinions handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday morning in the cases Grutter v. Bollinger and Gratz v Bollinger. In the opinions, written by Justice San- dra Day...…

…8 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 ADMISSIONS ON TRIAL dmissions Lawsuits 101 : t i y . ; THE HISTORY Laws, rulings reflect race's role in society By C. Price Jones Daily News Editor Since the first mention of "affirmative action" in March 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, the issue of using race in admissions has taken many twists and turns on the road towards the state it is now in. Yesterday the U.S. Supreme Court ad...…

… ADMISSIONS ON TRIAL The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, June 24, 2003--9 l Following are the opinions released by the U.S. 2 Supreme Court yesterday concerning the constitutionality of race-conscious college admissions policies. The decisions are printed in their entirety, beginning with syllabuses, or summaries, of the decisions prepared by the court's reporter of decisions. GRATZ E TAL. v. BOLLINGER E TAL. Syllabus Petitioners Gratz and Hama...…

…ADMISSIONS ON TRIAL The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, June 24, 2003-10 Justice Powell found objectionable in Bakke on the grounds that LSA applicants are not competing for different groups of seats. See 122 F. Supp. 2d, at 828-829. The court also dismissed petitioners' assertion that the LSA's current system is nothing more than a means by which to achieve racial balanc- ing. See id., at 831. The court explained that the LSA does not seek to ac...…

… ADMISSIONS ON TRIAL The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 -11 Process" filed by the parties in the District Court. App. to Pet. for Cert. 108a-t17a. 7. In 1995, counselors used four such tables for different groups of applicants: (1) nMstate, nonminority applicants; (2) out-of- pfate, non-minority applicants; (3) in-state, minority applicants; and (4) out-of-state, minority applicants. In 1996, only two tables were used, one for in-st...…

…ADMISSIONS ON TRIAL The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 12 and 1996 respectively. See Brief for respondents 5, n. 7. Accordingly, we have .before us only that portion of the District "Courtis judgment that upheld Michigan's -sew freshman admissions policy. 4 II Both Hamacher and Gratz, of course, -Nave standing to seek damages as compen- Sation for the alleged wrongful denial of .their respective applications under Michi- gan's ol...…

… ADMISSIONS ON TRIAL The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 -13 2. For that matter, as the Court suggests, narrow tailoring challenges against the two policies could well have different out- comes. Ante, at 18. The record on the deci- sionm swing process for transfer applicants is understandably thin, given that petition- e. never raised a narrow tailoring chal- ,lenge against it. Most importantly, however, the transfer policy does not...…

…ADMISSIONS ON TRIAL The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, June 24, 2003-14 "insulat[e] each category of applicants with information available in the file, including the Law School's use of race in the admis- body was not compelling because "the have suffered." Id., at 310. Third, Justice certain desired qualifications from compe- a personal statement, letters of recommen- sions process. Dennis Shields, Director of attainment of a racially diverse clas...…

… ADMISSIONS ON TRIAL The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, June 24, 2003- 15 suffered an injury that falls squarely within the language and spirit of the Constitution's guarantee of equal protection." 515 U. S., at 229-230. But That observation "says noth- ing about the/ultimate validity of any par- ticular law that determination is the job of the court tpplying strict scrutiny." Id., at 230. W4n race-based action is necessary to furher a compellin...…

… ADMISSIONS ON TRIAL The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 -16 Sidoti, 466 U. S. 429, 432 (1984). Accord- ingly, race-conscious admissions policies must be limited in time. This requirement reflects that racial classifications, however compelling their goals, are potentially so dangerous that they may be employed no more broadly than the interest demands. Enshrining a permanent justification for racial preferences would offend this fun...…

… ADMISSIONS ON TRIAL The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 -17 dents Bollinger et al. 33-36. In other words, the Law School seeks to improve marginally the education it offers without sacrificing too much of its exclusivity and elite status.'; The proffered interest that the majority vindicates today, then, is not simply "diver- sity." Iyistead the Court upholds the use of raciaf discrimination as a tool to advance the, aw School's int...…

…- ADMISSIONS ON TRIAL who, despite a lower LSAT score or under- graduate grade point average, will succeed in the study of law. The Law School seeks oly a facade-it is sufficient that the class looks right, even if it does nlot perform right. The Law School tantalizes unprepared students with the promise of a University of Michigan degree and all of the opportuni- ties that it offers. These overmatched stu- dents take the bait, only to find...…

…ADMISSIONS ON TRIAL The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 -19 body. Id., at 5 (claiming that the Law supra, at 323). greater magnitude of 2.2%, from the high tution must ensure, through sufficient pro- School has enrolled "critical mass," or But the correlation between the percent- of 15.6% in 1995 to the low of 13.4% in cedures, that each applicant receives indi- "enough minority students to provide age of the Law School's pool of appli...…

…# STUDENT REACTIONS- The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 20 . . .Madelina Young, Car- },__. j tolina Saenz and Patricia Dyer of Stu- dents Sup- porting Affirmative Action cele- brate the U.S. Supreme Court ruling yesterday during a rally on the Diag. SETH LOWER/Daily CONSERVATIVES CLAIM VICTORY IN STRIKING DOWN QUOTAS By James Koivunen And Samantha Woll Daily StaffReporters Although celebrations by pro-affirmative action student ...…

…OJbe £irbfig reail 0 tt e hundred twele years of editorial freedom Summer Weekly www.michigandaily.com Monday June 16, 2003 ming BL NEWS Upco ruhn The Daily exam- im n ( ines the way in which the Mich - gan Student I U S M 4 Assembly allo- cates funding to student groups. By Tomilslavlaka Page 3 Daily StaffReporter 'ming B L s to esses idget constraints close woodsbop Left: Student Woodshop .' Manager Kurt Vosburgh (left) leads a discuss...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 16, 2003 NEWS I Prof. prepares to leave 'U' to follow husband to New York A construction worker walks through Hill Auditorium located on North University, last Friday. The renovations in the auditorium are scheduled to be completed in January. By Sarah Reaume For the Daily Having completed her final lec- ture at the University, psychology Prof. Ann Merriwether will be missed as she heads for the east ...…

…I 1I7C The Michigan Daily - Monday. June 16. 2003 - 3 N L vvco -.j-,-- I SWOODSHOP Continued from Page 1 pay, said he understood the decision to close the woodshop. He added that he had not been surprised by the announcement, since talk of closing the woodshop has been circulating "for years." "The closing of the woodshop is something that has been talked about for years and years and years. When funds have been plentiful, it's easy to f...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 16, 2003 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 SRAVYA CHIRUMAMILLA JASON PESICK O ro ~ im~t. ~letters@michigandaily.com Editor in Chief Editorial Page Editor U~fl NMI~flITIUTI~lalifEDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE 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...…

…LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 16, 2003 - 5 Dangerously simple times AYMAR JEAN No RHYME, JUST REASON Canadian drug legislation a mistake TO THE DAILY: Your article Canada Poised to Ease Drug Possession Laws (06/09/03) sent tidal waves of disap- proval through U.S. drug prevention groups and professional prevention and treatment experts. In fact, we are in the midst of planning a peaceful protest demonstration at the...…

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…8 - The Michigan Daily - Monday. June 16. 2003 I NEWS ....,, ..... .. a..... .., .....J ..,... ....... ...... ... . .. . .. ... BUSINESSES Continued from Page 1. University says it will. In coming out against the University, President Bush advocated percentage plans as a race-neutral way to keep minority enrollment from dropping. Although the corporate briefs may impact how some might view the case, they will not directly affect the justi...…

…www.michigandaily.com A R T S MONDAY JUNE 16, 2003 . Radiohead back on top with Hail to the Thief By Alex Wolsky Daily Arts Writer 'Music REVI EW * Radiohead's long-awaited, highly- anticipated follow-up to the experi- mental, extremely dystopian Kid A sessions has finally arrived. Hail to the Thief is a return to their guitar- laden roots or, as Thom Yorke put it, "OK Computer Part Two." But he's dead wrong in many aspects; for every part ...…

…10 - The Michigan Daill - Monday. June 16. 2003 j ART S I Lou REED NYC MAN: THE COLLECTION RCA RECORDS When Lou Reed (or 01' Leatherface, as the kids like to call him) is at his best, no one can top him. From his early days with the Velvet Underground through a solo career spanning 30-some years, Lou has put together a portfolio that anyone would be proud of. With the flawless, straight-forward rock of "Sweet Jane" and "Rock 'N' Roll" to ...…

…SE TidiISan ti www.michigandaily.com sportsdesk@umich.edu Brannen denied 800-meter title By Ellen McGarrity Daily Sports Writer Late Saturday night, runners Tarn Leach and Sean Moore seemed anxious and hopeful as they waited to hear the results of the NCAA Outdoor Track Championships in Sacramento, Calif. Leach and Moore's sea- son ended a few weeks ago, but teammates Nate Brannen and Nick Willis advanced to the national meet. They had good...…

…12 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 16, 2003 'M' sputters at NCAAs, shows potential for '04 By Mustafizur Choudhury Daily Sports Writer On Saturday, April Phillips partic- ipated in her last meet as a member of Michigan's track and field team. In her absence next season, many Wolverines will attempt to fill the senior tri-captain's void. But, replacing a three time All-American is no easy task. This weekend, a few proved that they're read...…

…0 Summer Weekly www.michigandally.com One hundred twelve years ofeditorial freedom Monday June 9, 2003 NES 'U' gets $7.28 million for LSI By Adam Rosen said University Spokesman on Life Science University will be receiving $2.4 milli DailyStaffReporter Matters Karl Bates "Thev rmised us 20 for his research in ancreatic cancer sa on id vides coverage of the law school dean search and the appointments of several new 'U' officials. Page 3 OP...…

…2 -- The Michigan Dailv - Mondav. June 9. 2003 T 'L - Tvis JVIIv raril I alia - Mrsnlasa InlIs 0U,0(11 NEWS. STUDENTS EXPLORE OPTIONS IN 4 Kristin Leigh Ostby For the Daily The unemployment rate for people is projected to riset percent this summer - a lev than three times as high as the unemployment rate for th according to the Michigan I ment of Career Developmen result, some students said tI considering unpaid or volunte- to occupy th...…

…NEW C The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 9, 2003 - 3 ..._ .. ...o.,... ..... ... ..w ~ , 'U' alum appointed to lead UMHS, awaits approval By Neal Pais Daily Staff Reporter University President Mary Sue Coleman recently chose Dr. Robert P. Kelch to lead the University of Michigan Health System, pend- ing approval of the Board of Regents. Kelch will be returning to the University after nearly nine years of serving at various health administ...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 9, 2003 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 SRAVYA CHIRUMAMILLA JASON PESICK letters@michigandaily.com Editor in Chief Editorial Page Editor EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of UNIE RSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE the majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other pieces do not 1890 necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michigan Daily. N ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 9, 2003 - 5 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Double the pleasure, double the standard JOHN HONKALA TOO EARLY IN THE SUN 'U' and SCOTUS need to stand up for diversity To THE DAILY: Though the NBC television special on the University's affir- mative action cases was adequate, it focused only on blacks (and whites), even though Latina/os (now the country's largest minori- ty) and Native Americans are also affirmative act...…

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