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…orking out big bucks or higher education It's that time of year for us soon-to-be seniors it's time to start the application process for raduate schools. Alas, some won't go to grad chool. Instead, they 'I enter real world of jobs and eers and all that real life tuf But for all of us who ant to postpone the real- orld drama as long as possi- Ie, and stick to the safe 1 aven of academia, we have o start worrying about apply- ng to prospective s...…

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…I N EW S Wednesday, August 14, 1996 - The Michigan Daily - 9 INSIDE ORIENTATION '96 Tension, accusations plagued summer program * Student leaders say director was insensi- tive to diversity By Laurie Mayk Daily Editor in Chief Somewhere between the academic advice and Michigan traditions of Orientation '96, smiles crumbled and pleasantries faded. When Orientation '96 ended last week, student leaders employed by the Office of New Student Prog...…

…EANNIE BREWER AT BORDERS Jeannie Brewer will be at Borders on Tuesday, at 7:30 p.m., to read portions of her new novel, "A Crack in Forever." Brewer, a physician in the Los Angeles area, wrote about a heterosexual couple who faces the issue of AIDS. ARTS Wednesday A 9 HBO's Def Comedy Jam mixes it up in Motown, rockthe house By Eugene Bowen Daily Arts Writer Magic Johnson. "My hat's off to the Lakers for Russell Simmons' Def Comedy playing...…

…i _ __. ARTS f Coppola's 'Jack' hits right buttons as a genre picture B Michael Zilberman mortality into something downright enjoyable. His performance as Jack deserves special atten- Watching trailers for "Jack" in a crowded the- tion for several reasons: First, Williams' imper- ater, one could feel audience's jaws collectively sonation of childish motions, speech patterns, etc. go slack at the sight of the very last credit: is not even c...…

…12 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, August 14, 1996 'Escape from L.A.' snakes i By Ted Watts Angeles, which became an island in wily Arts Writer2000. Los Angeles is essentially a Sequels are like metaphors: lots of wretched hive of scum them show up in and villainy, even movie reviews. in the movie. Kurt Russell ,, AUnfortunately, the reprises the role of Escape from L.A. President's daughter Snake Plissken I rted vy (o penter (A. J. Langer) ...…

… BACK TO THE BULLETS After the NBA voided Juwan Howard's con- tract with the Miami Heat, the former Michigan standout signed a seven-year $100 million deal with the Washington Bullets, his orginal team. SPORTS Wednesday 13 August 14, 1996, Defense expected to'. play lead role in '96 * Irons spearheads experienced, deep defensive unit By Will Mccahill Daily Spsrts Editor "We just don't want to lose another championship, plain and simple." W...…

…14 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, August 14, 1996 DEFENSE Continued from Page 13 said. The secondary also has plenty of experience, with senior safeties Clarence Thompson and Chuck Winters leading the way. Sophomore cornerback Charles Woodson looks set to provide strong support keeping opposing receivers at bay. Thompson said the speed and cov- erage skills of Woodson will allow the secondary many options. "We can play zone on one side and...…

…SPORTS SGiant rookie and rookie Giant Wolverine alum wide receiver Toomer displays size, skill Wednesday August 14, 1996 - The Michigan Daily - 15 By James Goldstein Daily Sports Editor Amani Toomer has picked up right from where he left off. Last time Michigan football fans saw Toomer was December 28 at the Alamo W owl when he hauled in a Brian Griese ass for a touchdown in the waning sec- onds of Michigan's disappointing 22-20 loss to Texa...…

…16 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, August 14, 1996 NW Michigan delegates turn out for Republican National Convention I By Katie Wang Daily News Editor SAN DIEGO, Calif. - With the Republican convention well under way, the members of the Michigan delegation, staying at a Holiday Inn hotel in downtown San Diego, have been enjoying the sunny San Diego weather and the excitement of the convention itself. For the past sever- al days, the Michig...…

…One hundredfive years of editorialfreedom 'U' Medical Center ranked *15th best in nation * Survey ranking is one higher than last year By Katie Wang Daily s Edto A survey conducted by U.S. News nd World Report ranks the University Medical Center as the 15th-best teach- ing hospital in the nation out of one hundred and twenty-six hospitals sur- seyed. Last year, the Medical Center was ranked 16th. Dr. Max Wicha, director of the University's Com...…

…2 -- The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, August 7, 1996 NEWS 1 I PRIMARIES Continued from Page 1 democrats. "People make ' choices on indi- vidual candi- dates," she said. . State Rep. Liz Brater (D-Ann Arbor) said she is running on her as record of "being progressive." Rivers "Wash tenaw county has always been a city that has sent pro- gressive representatives to state and federal (office)," Brater said. Rivers' opponent plans to win votes by...…

…Recruiters m Brian Campbell Daily Staff Reporter Pete DeHaan, a human resources agent for Hitachi Automotive in Farmington Hills, Mich., said he had a very bad experience with the University's Engineering Placement Office last week. "If my manager didn't specifically ask for University of Michigan stu- dents, I'd have just said 'Forget It,"' DeHaan said. DeHaan said he was shocked when he called the office and an unidentified woman told him he...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily Wednesday; August 7,1996 Edited and managed by LAURIE MAYK ERIN MARSH students at the Editor in Chief PAUL SERILLA University of Michigan trin Ci Editorial Page Editors A A r 4UnlessOtherwise noddo wignedoedtnorals Iec the pinison ofhe f420 Maynard Street najority otie DailS c eutorial board. All ot er articles, letters and A nn A rbor, MI 48109 cartoons notot necessarily aflect the opinion f he Michigan Dail. P rimary ...…

…Wednesday, August 7, 1996 - The Michigan Daily - 5 m GONNA SAY IT Now Jambling on casinos Last weekend I had the pleasure of visiting Northern Michigan, what us instaters call "Up North.".Sure, it's filled with tourist-trap Mystery Spots and souvenir shops, but this simply ads to the character of "Up North." "Up North" also has a few casinos to add to the resort-like atmosphere. Native Americans own and erate the casinos, as is pre- crihed by...…

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…q The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, August 7, 1996 - 7 PARKING for Summer and Fall. Hurry, They're going fast! 665-8825. ROOM TO SHARE/board: Bedroom plus private study to share between 2,3, or 4 women. 17 meals per week, in a lar- ge chaperoned women's residence located in the area of hill & Washtenaw. Rent $4,9(X1 for Fall & Winter terms or $625/month. Call 94261 betweenf-9:00 a.m. & 11:00 p.m. f ore information. SUPER SUMMER SALE. lHurry an...…

…8 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, August 7, 1996 CONVENTION Continued from Page 1. TODAY/CNN/Gallup Poll shows Clinton leading nationally by 18 points. American political science Prof. Michael Traugott said although the polls reflect a substantial Clinton lead, Dole still has a chance to win the election. "There is a strategic set of actions (Dole) can do to win but (he is) unlike- ly to do it," Traugott said. Traugott said Dole has already...…

…P ERSUASION' AT MICHIGAN THEATER Ths 1995 British film, based on Jane Austen's A ~u classic novel, is showing on Sunday at 2:45 p.m. Another Austen adaptation, "Sense and aid Wednesday f Sensibility," plays on Satsrday at 2:15 p.m. (9R T August 7, 19967 Kansas City' ~xtravaganza Uisappoints ly Bohdan Damian Cap ur the Duily Sunday night, the screening of "Kansas City' a benefit for th the Michigan Theater and the program of Film atnd Video tu...…

…1 10 - The Michigan Daily'- Wednesday, August 7, 1996 ARTS Bowling tournaments provide easy amusement in Kingpin' By Heather Phares Daily Arts Writer Ishmael's farm. On the way to Reno, Roy and Amish drag queens, enough poly- Ishmael pick up Claudia (Vanessa ester to outfit a fleet of used-car sales- Angel), the drop-dead gorgeous girl- men and lane upon lane of bowling friend of a gambler that they hustle. As pins: It could only be "Kingpin...…

…LG OOOOOOAL! Michigan hockey player Mike Legg will receive the "Goal of the Year" award from Sweden's Inside Hockey magazine at a ceremony in Stockholm tomorrow night. The senior center's sensational lacrosse-style goal in last season's NCAA tournament earned him international attention. SPORTS Wednesday 1 August 7,1996 1 Blue's Dolan joins Olympic heroes as breakfast of nation ATLANTA (AP) - The great Olympic Wheaties box mystery is over....…

…~12 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, August 7, 1996 Drug czar seeks input on trends from University researchers ..By Jennifer Harvey general and a total victory" he said. "I and Laurie Mayk Daily Editors think we need to go for the root causes and also treat the pain, - take a holis- The University of Michigan campus tic approach." is not only one of the battlegrounds in Johnston agreed that using soldiers of the "war on drugs," it is now on...…

…~IE &I4U1a &ulg Wednesday One hundred four years of editorialfreedom August 9, 1995 Summer Weekly State lawmaker calls buyouts 'offensive' y Amy Klein Daily News Editor Following this summer's media frenzy over former Michigan head football coach Gary Moeller's resignation, a Lansing law- maker is renewing his proposal to limit ati- letic department contract buyouts. In a letter to regents and trustees at both Michigan State University and ...…

…2 -The Michigan Daily -Wednesday, August 9, 1995 Buyours Continued from page 1 Brewer argues that the contract buyouts have cost Michigan taxpayers approximately $2 million. Moeller, who resigned May 4, will receive $388,026 for the final 2 1/2 years of his contract, while Perles was given a base salary of $148,179 for each of the three years left on his contract. "It's truly unbelievable - Perles is the best paid non-working guy I can think ...…

…Ieavy rains tause problems or 'U' buildings By Maggie Weyhing pipe became backed up with water and Daily Staff Reporter because it was not capped, it came in While many of the campus buildings through this pipe," he said. 4re undergoing construction, natural disas- Brooks said that the damage was min- ter has hindered this process. mal and that the problem was handled on Heavy rains and high winds took their sight. toll on the construc- The Fr...…

… Ite dl3u L&d 420 Maynard Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan RONNIE GLASSBERG ADRIENNE JANNEY Editor in Chief JOEL F. KNUTSON Editorial Page Editors Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of a majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Daily's editorial board. A W atchdogs are ...…

…artime acts Fifty years ago this week the United States of merica dropped the world's first atomic bomb on e Japanese city of Hiroshima. Almost 80,000 ople died instantly from the blast, and almost 00,000 more in the preceding days and weeks ied from radiation exposure and sickness. Today, President Harry Truman's decision to top the A-bomb is practically taken to granted as necessity to end a bloody and brutal war that cost e 40 million lives...…

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…8 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, August 9, 1995 Marlboro, owned by Philip Morris Cos., is the nation's No. 1 cigarette brand. . In the first quarter of 1995 Philip Morris's U.S. cigarette business posted an operating income of $874 million - up 15 percent from one year earlier. M'i rib iii 'A curious buzz': Why people smoke Thirty-one years have passed since the surgeon general announced that cigarette smoke is a cause of lung can- cer,...…

…Wednesday, August 9, 1995 - The Michigan Daily -- 9 M2 '' .. ? ; "" ° ,, _ ,, ,. , ~ ; RJR Nabisco Cos. owns Camel, Winston, Salem and Doral brands of cigarettes. For the first quarter of 1995, RJR Nabisco suffered a loss in its operating income, which sank 4 percent to $370 million. Kckng the habit goes pasta D --you-w... SIn 1991, 5,601 Michigar * -11died from smoking-related illnesses. One out of five d stic f eys or a patch Michigan a...…

…10- The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, August 9, 1995 Fermi II protesters continue their efforts By Patience Atkin Daily News Editor The Fermi II nuclear reactor probably won't be shut down any time soon, bit that didn't stop anti-Fermi protesters from spending the weekend demonstrating against the facility. Police arrested three protesters Satur- day for trespassing on the reactor site, lo- cated in Monroe."'They were arrested at the plant said...…

…The Shriveled Arm of E didg attI Uma Kimbell Now showing through Aug. 13 at Performance Network, 403 W. Washington. Wednesday / Call 663-0681 for more info. August 9, 1995 anclub rock with flying colors Thomas Crowley With more than one or two member aily Arts Writer -TEENAGE ANCLUB a group operating steadily as singer, Sometimes you can judge an album When: Friday, Aug 11 songwriter, is it not likely for competitio its cover. Take for instan...…

…12 -The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, August 9, 1995 'Waterworld' a solid effort uanaaian nae-rocxers Jaie piay tne wino rig on Aug. 27 with Versus. I 1ENDAR1 National Poetry Slam- Ann Ar- bor hosts the sixth annual national con- test. Call 810-645-6666 for ticket info. The Plumbobs -Local insanity at the Blind Pig Tomorrow. Call the Pig at 996-8555 for info on this or any other Blind Pig shows. The Bucket - CD release party at the Blind Pig ...…

…Shudder to Think about success y Ella do Loon aily Arts Writer Stream of consciousness. Ran- m thoughts that translate into song rics. From its conception, that's ow Washington, D.C. band Shud- er to Think has operated. "We got our name from our first rummer, Mike Russell," explained ad singer and guitarist Craig edren. "He said, 'I shudder to ink that such-and-such a song e're writing is going to be just an- ther boom-pa, boom-ba hardcore 'e...…

… - The Michigan Daily -Wdnesday August 9. 995 CLAssIc Continued from page 16 be examined relentlessly - and he knows it. "The first game will be important," Carr said. "We need to put some things to rest." At least Carr can take solace in his- tory. That's Welsh's problem. Ann Arbor has not been kind to the Virginia coach. He has taken many teams to Michigan, only to send them home with sore behinds. "Back then, (the Wolverines) spanked us pr...…

…Wednesday, August 9; 1995 - The Michigan Daily -1T 2995 Michigan Wolverines fall sports schedule FOOTBALL ug. 26 VIRGINIA (Pigskin Classic) ept. 2 at Illinois 9 MEMPHIS 16 at Boston College 30 MIAMI (OHIO) ct. 7 NORTHWESTERN 21 at Indiana 28 MINNESOTA ov. 4 at Michigan State 11 PURDUE 18 at Penn State 25 OHIO STATE MEN'S GOLF (fall schedule) ept. 17-18 RellaStar Collegiate Golf Invite at Dellwood, Minn. 22-24 WOLVERINE INVITE ct. 9 Windon Me...…

… That's all folks! The next sports page will beN SPORTSTuesday on Sept 5. Wednesday August 9,1995 Michigan teams prepare for autumn By John Leroi Daily Sports Editor These days, almost every Michigan 'n's attention is focused on the football program. And with fall right around the corner and the Pigskin Classicjust a little more than two weeks away, there is more than just a little hype surrounding Michi- gan Stadium. But seven other Michig...…

…Wednesday One hundred four years of editorialfreedom August 2, 1995 ummer Neekly esidents lash out over teen's shooting James Elworth Stewart was killed in a shooting that shootout. Witnesses reported that as ily Staff Reporter took place shortly before I1 p.m. on Sat- many as 50 rounds were fired in the Ann Arbor residents and police met urday at the intersection of Hemlock and shooting. Another victim was shot in the a standing-room-only f...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, August 2, 1995 RALLY Continued from page 1 Committee state that Jamal was rail- roaded into the crime because of his radi- cal political beliefs. Jamal was a member of the Black Panthers, MOVE and was the president of the National Association of Black Journalists. The group marched first to City Hall, where protests on Abu-Jamal's behalf have been taking place since June 1 of this year. The march then proce...…

…Wednesday, August 2, 1995 - The Michigan Daily --3 i'U' students run frnational peace By Kristin Johnson Daily Staff Reporter Three teams of munners, including some University members, braved the *a ton July 26 as they set off through n Abr ad Detroit, taing par in the international Sri Chinmoy Oneness- Home Peace Run. At an early morning ceremony in the Michigan Union Ballroom, Ann Ar- bor Mayor Ingrid B. Sheldon, Ypsilanti Mayor Cheryl Farm...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, August 2, 1995 + + 420 Maynard Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan RONNIE GLASSBERG Editor in Chief ADRIENNE JANNEY JOEL F. KNUTSON Editorial Page Editors Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of a majority of g the Daily's editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Dai...…

…Wednesday, August 2, 1995 - The Michigan Daily - 5 Joel s.b For a better U'... So, things are starting to finally wind down on the end o' the summer. And what a summer it has been. Being a student Orientation leader this past summer has given me more insight into how the University functions than I could ever have asked for. Or wanted. Evidently, I should be the picture- perfect "well-adjusted student" this fall. Registering over 1,000 new fi...…

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…-- The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, August 2, 1995 Dental School wins smiles'fdr free mouthguards By Cory Huttenga Daily Staff Reporter The next time a 30 mile per hour hockey stick connects with your incisal surfaces, you may be in luck. Thanks to the University's Dental School, smile- conscious Dental students will provide mouth guards for the general public on 'aturday from 9 a.m. until noon. The first 125 visitors can have a yel- ow, blue,...…

…Vempatti Chinna Satyam Indian Development Service presents Vempatti Chinna Satyam and Company, a dance troupe from India, at Towsley Auditorium in Washtenaw W 9 Community College. Tickets range from $7 to $25; Wednesday call 665-6186 for more information. August 2, 1995 Put this in your pipe and 'smoke' it By Scott Plagenhoef or meet, let alone alter each other's lives. Daily Arts Editor r Yet in "Smoke" a paper bag of $5000, Lost in the somet...…

…10 -The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, August 2, 1995 ThE T HE NET Continued from page 9 The lines between good and evil are too cleverly drawn as well. It's no coinci- dence that the heroine's name is Angela, also known as "Angel" on her Internet confer, or that her lone ally is a Dr. Champion. And Jack Devlin epitomizes the crafty, ruthless foreigner that makes his way into many action flicks. In terms of dialogue, screenwriters John Brancato ...…