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…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 -3C A PERFECT UNION After nearly 100 years, the Michigan Union is still a home By Susan T. Port and Jennifer Yachnin Daily Staff Reportrs Although it began as an all-male club, the Michigan Union has progressed into a home for all students. "It has always struck me as ironic that the Union, started as a member-organization for white men, has evolved into the center for many student...…

…4C - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 -NORTH CAMPUS Media Union, Pierpont draw 'U' students north By Mark Francescutti Daily Staff Reporter When University students tire of the hustle and bus- tle of Central Campus and downtown, a sanctuary lies only a few short minutes away. New and old students who live on the University's main campus often miss the pleasures of North Campus, one of the most scenic areas of Ann ...…

…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 - 5C ormer Golden Apple winners enrich lecture halls, students education By Erin Hohuos Daily Staff Reporter Stories of laughter and intrigue dominate the mem- ries and experiences of some of the Universities' most prominent professors. "For me, this is a place of intellectual splendor that has as its first characteristic freedom," said Ralph Williams, an English and religion profe...…

…6C - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 Entering the University is challenging enough. Below is a guide to 'U' housing with bunches of vital information. On the Hill Mary Markley Hall Location: On Washington Heights next to School of Public Health Number of students: 1,180 students (505 female, 675 male) Special programs/opportunities: 21st Century program (in-house living/learning); Underground snack bar General i...…

…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 - 7C Students travel the world to study languages, cultures By Uma Subramanian Daily Staff Reporter Istanbul, Johannesburg, Paris and Rome. The names of these cities cause many University students to conjure images of ancient civilizations, famous landmarks, and the allure of foreign food and remote cultures. ut at the University's Office of International Programs and the Overseas O...…

…8C - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 Fraternities,sororties'Greek to many first-year students By Susan T. Port Daily Staff Reporter Fraternity parties, community ser- vice and friendships are aspects that motivate many students to rush campus fraternities and sororities. The Greek community, comprised of the Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Association and the Black Greek Association, is the largest stude...…

…The Michigan T Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 - 9C PS officers keep watch, 1end helping hand to ' Presenting the new PowerBook G3 It's been rethought and reengineered from cover to cover. It's sleek. It's intelligent. It's endlessly adaptable. Oh, and one other thing. By Rick Freeman Daily Staff Reporter Department of Public Safety Officer Mark West can patrol campus for four hours and the only time he'll turn on his li...…

…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998- - 10C Problems with food or weight? We can help. r COUNSELING . EDUCATION . SUPP ORT GROUPS KEFERRAL HELPLINE for problem eating, anorexia, bulimia and compulsive eating CENTER FOR EATING DISORDERS 111 North First (near First and Huron) 734-668-8585 a non-profit agency serving Ann Arb~or since 1963 1 At FANTASY ATTIC COSTUMES$ W54d k a Y!_ r "t *theme party supplies *gag ...…

…Don't sleep through 'U> roductions M any of us come into Ann Arbor thinking that we are cultured, or at least somewhat in touch with spheres of society other than our own. We think that we live on the cutting edge of diversity and artistic expres- sion. We think that we have our eyes wide open to the spectrum of little worlds that make up the entire society. We think we know what life's all about. Coming from south-suburban cago, I thought I k...…

…2D - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 FUTURE Continued from Page1D 1959. Galleries exhibiting such art forms as paintings, sculpture and jewelry abound, but many of the newer exhibition spaces in Ann Arbor offer alternatives to the com- mercial art market. Zoom gallery, launched in April by University '95 alumnae Todd Cashbaugh and School of Art graduate student Heather Boykin, is one of the non-profit contemporar...…

…The Michioan Daily -- Naw.gtiirlpnt FAtinn -gpntomhor R 100S2 _._ ltl Sculptor finds art in natre AraKoval=Mk Daily Arts Writer In sunshine and rain, a sculptural group forms in front of the audience's eyes, and visiting artist Patrick Dougherty's sculpture making has received support from the Ann Arbor and University community in several ways. The community was able to par- take in the project during its forma- t by stopping by, admiring, as...…

…4D - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 Museum -provides fun for all ages By Christine M. Paik Daily StaffReporter That old saying "seeing is believing" may be true, but at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, maybe the proper motto should be "doing is believing." At the Hands-On Museum, one won't find signs that say, "please do not touch the display," as visitors are encouraged to use their hands to engage in the dif- fe...…

…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 - 5D Minority actors simply aren't Oscars priority By Prashant Tamaskar Daily Arts Writer On the eve of the Academy Awards ceremony celebrating the best films and performances of 1995, Reverend Jesse Jackson published an essay on the lack of nominations received by people of color. His protest of the Oscars and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences received widespread pu...…

…6D -- The Michigan Daily -- New Student Edition -- September 8, 1998 3- __4 s I' IT_. E A , 3 St Fresh imaginative vegetari an cuisine .err THE Great Drinks!. Great Prices'! Woodland Plaza 734-668-6603 T1raver Village 734-662-3664 AftVlt& 9 . Michigan Union 734-+669-8977 Ctering Dept. 73-662-7701 1 UJNIVERSIT Y CLUB New Menu! Dessert.« Cappuccino . Fresh Juice Bar 314 EAST LIBERTY ANN ARBOR 662.1111 Voted Best Low Calor...…

…- 4 e _ n r D lIv Ncw t udnt D I .: ,. .,, , ..-. i--:R . - .. p.., 1 tn ti~ mom Scored 9 out of 10 for food- Ann Arbor News Restaurant Review *We are the only* Chinese restaurant in town serving brown rice _________________________WEST HURON z 116 S. Mn Stret __________________________WASHINGTON T1jc imew Lime cIutmcse sPectdLlit.tm twsAuz TtTc ctIMCse cutime fruit, to-f u and vegetarian dishes " strawberry with beef " papaya with...…

…8D - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 'U' museums' exhibits. range from dinosaur skeletons to Monet MUSEUMS Continued from Page 1D Eastern artifacts, including figurines of gods and goddesses, as well as mummy cases, occupy another gallery. A tempo- rary exhibit, entitled "Reconstructing Personal Style in Late Antiquity" shows decorative garments of clothing worn from the 4th to 7th-Century Common Era, and examine...…

…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 - 9D Renovations mark Michigan Theater's changes this fall By Peter Meyers Daily Staff Reporter University students stepping onto campus this fall will find many differ- ences in the Michigan Theater from when they lefl town. The historic theater is undergoing a $4.4-million renovation that will peel off the current facade to restore the theater to its 1928 look. The theater will s...…

…100 - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 A2 Film Festival offers choices By Gerard Cohen-srtgnaud saily Arts riter Does' the thought of seeing Arnold Schwarzenegger, spouting one-liners in yet another overhyped, poorly acted and bewilderingly inane movie make you sick to your stomach? If so, you might find solace in the offerings of the Ann Atbor Film Festival, which features a refreshing and eclectic mix of experi...…

… FOCUS The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8. 1998 - 11D Since the October, 1939 release of Frank Capra's "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," Hollywood has tried to examine the intriguing and remote world of American politics. From corruption and cover-ups to farce and fear- lessness, filmmakers have depicted how the political system can be manipulated by the powerful, dominat- ed by the heroic and idealized by the public. This ...…

…191) - Th I ')flDailv -- Ne~w Stuident fEdition - September 8. 1998 I.. I I USED COMPUTERS AND USED FURNITURE Desks, Tables, Chairs, Dressers, Chests, Sofa Beds, Mattresses, Electronic Goodies, Etc... .r PLYMOUTH HURON 2 PARKWAY m *z KAXTER 01 UNIVERSITY 3241 Baxter OF MICHIGAN PROPERTY DISPOSITION 764-2470 Noon to 4p.m., M-F BACK TO SCHOOL SALE We sell previously rented furniture at remarkably low prices!*. r"I LIVING ROOM Sofas F...…

…M' sports: You never really know 0 unny thing about college sports s, you never really know. Just when it looks as if the signs all point in the same direction - to anoth- er four-loss season, say, as was the widespread forecast for Michigan's football team at this time last year - they have a way of surprising you with a U-turn. Just when you think the script has already been penned - poof The dreaded rebuilding year is rewritten *o Michigan'...…

…2E - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 All-America Haro takes fourth in regional all-around By David DenHerder Daily Sports Writer One All-America honor was not enough for LaLo Haro. It has been 28 years since Michigan has had an All-American in the all-around. This past sea- son, sophomore LaLo Haro broke that skid, placing fourth at the NCAA Championships at Penn State. But after Berkeley claimed the team title on...…

… FOOTBALL The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 - 3E Champion product of team unity ASADENA, Calif. - It was a glorious site. As the last two sec- onds expired on Washington State quarterback Ryan Leaf and the Cougars' chance to upend the No. I team in the country, the Wolverines finally had a chance to relax. The scoreboard read Michigan 21, Washington State 16. Rose Bowl cham- pions. National champions. A perfect *ec...…

…4E - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 BASKETBALL Future uncertain at Crisler F rom the day he arrived in Ann Arbor, Brian Ellerbe's job whatever it was - drew con- troversy in enormous proportions. After all, in just 12 months, his job title changed four times. The story of the Michigan basket- ball team is well-documented. Dirty dealings emerged in the summer of 1997, yet went unproven as the NCAA and a Kansas l...…

… HOCKEY The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8. 1998 - 5E All that matters is ,final result heMichigan hockey team did a T clot of losing in the 1997-98 sea- son. But, in the end, who really cares? The Wolverines dropped their first game at Yost Ice Arena in 36 games. They lost to Michigan State four times, including the Great Lakes Invitational championship game - *Michigan's first time falling short of *at title in a decade...…

…'' 6E - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 Death of 'M' wrestler taints promising season, leads to new NCAA policies By Uma Subranuanian Daily Sports Writer For the members of the Michigan wrestling team, the 1997-98 season was one they will never forget. What started out as a promising season soon was over- shadowed by the tragic loss of teammate Jefferey Reese. Reese's death just prior to the start of the season ...…

… WOMEN'S BASKETBALL The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 -- 7E lbunament ailed to ollow scr t SCALOOSA, Ala. - It wasn't supposed to end like this. 'Ihe Micng an women's basketball team's storybook season was supposed to have a storybook ending. The Wolverines, who in two years went from the joke of the Big 'en to the class of the Big Ien, were supposed to beat seventh-seeded UCLA in the first round of the NCAA Toumam...…

…8E - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 '97 season may preview future volleyball success Harris stands out in second year on links By TJ. Berka and Josh Kleinbaum Daily Sports Writers It occurs countless times in the world of sports -a team comes out of nowhere to have a remarkable season and falls back into the realm of also-rans just as quickly. The Michigan volleyball team had its best season ever with a 21-12 r...…

…The Michigan Daily- New tudent Edit ion - September 8 1998 - 9E soccer takes first tournament title By Jacdb Wheeler Daily Sports Writer Fgur years ago, Debbie Belkin took over a Michigan soccer team with no histry and an uncertain future. But no1 ivJth a Big Ten tournament cham- * ip under their belts, the W cjnes stand on the threshold of a solii.,pst, a bright future and an even mos citing present. Michigan claimed its first-ever post sea...…

…IE The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8. 1998 "a since 1 go W 91 p GM40 a . A 4W UP-0 WereMor TaABoktoe '.+wJ!u =2 OftAf andagifts iompute *Fllsrie op cntr am 1 r I I~ga Pi Tradition 341 "'t _ .. ' _ 7 r' i H I a1 Sa J I:r1 f 1 /7~t // 1. dy f ;. r' 440. '1i e 17 - - . - - . ... ""- f - -- - - -' - ,-. , 1 NORTH U C549 SOUTH UNIVERSITY Wing * ilm Development r software & rentalIs -------- - m- F Ir...…

…fts easy to fall love wi k A2 nn Arbor first seduced me dur- ing orientation. Orientation undoubtedly sees its fair share of seductions; mine was innocent. I was sitting at the Brown Jug with a bunch of similarly uninitiated orien- tees, discussing the Rolling Stones song "Beast of Burden" The god of the Jug must have heard, because about 30 seconds later a local radio station began piping that very song throughout the restaurant. This coincid...…

…2F - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 Ci tycouncil members: students get involved By Peter Meywo Daily Staff Reporter Although Ann Arbor is a city with a distinctive character and 110,000 residents, students often find that the immense size of the University clouds the rest of Ann Arbor so that students never get a chance to explore the greater community. City Council member Chris Kolb said he would like to see mor...…

…Focus The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8. 1998 - 3F U' fe i5I *Ann Arbor's homeless attempt to overcome past, rebuild lives Lorraine sat in front of Good Time Charlie's earlier this year with her 13-year-old boy at her *side, begging students to give money to "a hungry, homeless family." She received a few slices of pizza and a Pocket full of spare change, but the donors were out- numbered by students who averted thei...…

…-4-- The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - ; nhPr I ' State tree** ear TANNING CENTER ( Formerly Lndlcss Summer on State St. U of M Campus 216 S. State 42rd floor-Above Zanzibar Restart1-t 747-8844 Get a great looking tail in just minutes out ot your busy schedule! Walk ins or appointments welcome f*30 Lamp Beds f Stand uip units * Visits up to 25 Minutes f Clean, Friendly Enfv iron men11t * Air .Conditioned comfI ort * Packages and m...…

…The Michigan Daily -- New Student Edition -- Septemb er 8, 1998 - 5F r/-,4 'Angelo 's is the greatest place in the Big Ten... Folks curl around the block in an hour-long wait. A11,just to eat toast, hash browns, bacon, and eggs that happen to be the best on earth. The folks that run the place are great. Their fresh-baked raisin bread is world rekn own. " -from Big Ten Country by Bob Wood 1100 E. Catherine at Glen * 761-8996 Weekdays 6amn-Spm...…

…6F - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 MEMORY LANE A2 history colored by wars, presidential visits By katie Plona DilyStaff Reporter What's in a name'? For two early settlers, the answer was clear. In fact, the hometown of the University of Michigan is named after the wives of the trendsetters, both of whom went by the name Ann. And after observing the plentiful population of trees, the name Ann Arbor seemed nat- ...…

…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 - 7F In the ouse Schroer not afraid to speak her mind -ev By Jeffrey Kosseff Daily News Editor Like the thousands of students who will graduate from the University this year, Mary Schroer is preparing to update her resume. "I'm learning all the new buzz- words that will make me mar- ketable," Schroer said. But unlike the future graduates, Schroer (D-Ann Arbor) is searching for a...…

…8F- The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 Bars add flavor of nightlife to tame Ann Arbor streets By Fred Link Daily Staff Reporter Whether it's a break from studying or a sweekend jaunt, there is little doubt that, at some point, the Ann Arbor bars will yelcome drinkers of all shapes and sizes. And, after one's 21st birthday, numer- ous bars swing open their doors and beckon patrons. A good place to start is Scorekeepe...…

…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 -9F d - ' rK> N, " '.' ~j. n SF"1 1 y yn h Numerous shopping venues on campus provide varying styles of clothing to choose By Erln Holmes Daily Staff Reporter For those who haven't gone broke from paying tuition, Ann Arbor shop- ping offers another way to empty the pocketbook. From the ordinary to the unusual, Ann Arbor caters to University students with two distinct shopping are...…

…10F - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 8, 1998 WJJX 640 AM- Student-run: AM I I It WTKA 1050 AM - News, talk, sports I WAAM 1600 AM News, talk, sports I I 1 I I t -1 I I I - I - I - S - I~~I - I - I - S - I - S - I - I - I I ~ S - I I m~m T I T T I JEl I 88.3 Student 88.7 Modern rock 89.1 EMU 93.1 Hip-hop 947 Classic rock, 95.5 Easy listening I I r r r I T I t I T I 96,3 Mod...…

…'nelean One hundred seven years~ of editorialfreedom * .t1 Tuesday September 30, 1997 lews: 76-DAILY dvertising: 764.0554 ' 4' °'pq . ,. c "I Y .. , r S z Y < r r .it L _, r 1 } ' s . "X' " ~ . , . , ,,[ .. u F'VDYA4i1 LL .l . os t. X+ rs.r,.?-, .6 Z. ?E'h q., "brx ; y. . '.N3'.. c.. v. ., .,. fa:- +:ri 1"aria dl1Q Nh& ..dwA t3¢9iq>-di Basketball ticket sales Four arrested at hearing on affirmative action luging By Dan Stlman Dai...…

…2- The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, September 30, 1997 NATION/WORLD Israelis and Palestinians resume peace negotiations NEW YORK (AP) - Israel and the Palestinian Authority agreed yesterday to resume negotiations, ending a six-month stalemate and breaking what Secretary of State Madeleine Albright called "a down- ward spiral" in the Mideast. Albright, who announced the agreement after meet- ing with both sides in New York, called the agreement ...…

…i LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, September 30, 1997 - 3 A SCA I Bank robbery Occurs nearby; no one injured bank robbery occurred yesterday afternoon at the Comerica Bank on State and Eisenhower streets, according to pepartment of Public Safety offi- cials. The suspect entered the bank around 2 p.m., demanded money from the teller, and fled the bank with an undis- closed amount. The Comerica branch is located in the Wolverine Towe...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, September 30, 1997 cue 3 iirgt Daig 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor i NOTABLE QUOTABLE 'If you become successful at investing, there is no better way to make a living. I could stay home every day.' - LSA junior Peter Tsu, president of Investment Partnership, a students' investing ...…

…LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, September 30, 1997 - A2to refor hiring policies By Peter Meyers Daily Staff Reporter The city of Ann Arbor is updating its affirmative action policies. n 1995, the Ann Arbor City Council ordered its Human ources Department to update its affirmative action poli- cies. The plan had not been updated since 1969. Last night, HRD made a presentation to city council to report on its progress. HRD Personnel...…

…6- The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, September 30, 1997 - CAMPUS AVAIL. IMMED. Deluxe 1 bdrm. apt. Modem bldg. 668-1100. RESUMES TYPESET **U***"*PARKING+******* Fall '97 parking available. On campus parking! Special rates! 665-88825. me! 1988 SABLE High mileage, in good condition. Asking $2000 obo. Schwimn world sport 10 speed $50. 313/663-4936. CABLE DESCRAMBLER KIT $14.95 view all premium & pay-per-view channels. 1-00-752-1389. GARAGE PARK...…

… NATION/WORLD The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, September 30, 1997 - 7 Clinton considers apology or savery WASHINGTON (AP) --The debate over whether President Clinton should apologize for slavery is evolving into a call to apologize for another wrong: the rigid segregation endured by black Americans under Jim Crow laws. That suggestion was offered in some the 600 pieces of mail sent to the hite House and the offices of Clinton's advisory board o...…

… A 1948 classic, "Easter Parade" plays on the Michigan Theater's big screen. Starring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland as dance partners, the film features Astaire's infamous solo, "Stepping Out with My Baby." Don't miss the opportunity to watch two greats dance the night away. The screening begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. Tuesday September 30, 1997 Mamet's meaty 'Edge' bears weight ly Michael Zilberman ,,Daily Arts Writer :" . "The Edge"...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, September 30, 1997 - 9 6tones start it up in Chicago By Andrew Ullman For The Daily Forget all the hype. On Tuesday Sept. 23, the greatest rock 'n' roll band in the world took the stage at Soldier Field in Chicago. The Stones captivated a crowd of around 50,000 people in a mesmerizing fashion. The stage was a spectacle unlike anything that has been done in previous ars. At 9:20 p.m., the introduction began and t...…

…dv im*. I . 4 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Divsional Playoff Schedule Today Cleveland at New York, 8:13 p.m. (Fox) Houston at Atlanta, 1:07 p.m. (ESPN) San Francisco at Florida, 4:07 p.m. (ESPN) Tomorrow Baltimore at Seattle, 8:07 p.m. (NBC) Houston at Atlanta, 1:07 p.m. (ESPN) San Francisco at Florida, 4:07 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday Cleveland at New York, 8:13 p.m. (Fox) Baltimore at Seattle, 4:07 p.m. (ESPN) Friday Atlanta at Houston, TBA Florida at ...…