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…FridayFOCUS Hail to the Chief! The new chief, that is - Bill Clinton. Dave Shepardson takes a look back at the inauguration and what it meant to the people who were there. Why aren't more plays made into movies? Producer Gladys Nederlander doesn't know, either. Her filmed version of Tennessee Williams' "Orpheus Descending" proves it's possible. Illinois pays a visit to Crisler Arena tomorrow to take on the Michigan men's basketball team. The...…

…Newly-elected regents Larry Deitch and Rebecca McGowan should remember that while they run the University, students are the University. WEEKEND- etc. Back from the U.S.S.R.! You don't know how lucky you are to be able to read Katherine Metres' story on her winter break trip to the former Soviet Union. Who was that masked man? It was Michigan forward Chris Webber, and he and the Wolverines picked up an 80-73 victory at Minnesota. Today Occas...…

…Watch that frisbee! Hide your hacky sack! You never know what may be illegal under the University administration's latest oppressive version of its Diag policy. You were probably expecting Madonna's latest film "Body of Evidence" to be a cinematic triumph. Surprisingly enough, it falls short. Read the review of the Material Girl's latest effort. The Michigan men's basketball team returns to Big Ten action tonight when the Wolverines travel t...…

… The key to understanding is communication. The group Jews and Muslims for Better Understanding demonstrates how different groups of people can learn to get along. Did you miss the play "for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuff?" Too bad, because it was great. Read Melissa Rose Bernardo's review. The luck of the Irish meant that Mi:higan didn't play that well Saturday. Otherwise, Notre Dame would have lost wors...…

…Want to make a dream come true? Then, take Kathryn Kramer's second novel, "Rattlesnake the time on Martin Luther King Day to consider Farming," takes a look at history from a variety of race relations and how they can be improved. perspectives - four, to be exact. Read Joshua Keidan's review of this work. Despite facing a team that will start four sophomores, Notre Dame is concerned about its inexperience when it faces Michigan tomorrow. Of c...…

…The state of Michigan must enforce its environmental protection laws and stop letting companies like Envotech duck its responsibilities. WEEKEND etc. What was your favorite raovie of 1992? You didn't have one? Maybe you weren't looking hard enough. Aaron Hamburger uncovers the best films of the past year. SPORTS 5 The Michigan women's basketball team lost a 65-62 heartbreaker to archrival Michigan State last night at Crisler Arena. Today Co...…

…Sick of buying coursepacks and paying as much money in publisher royalties as most books? If the University operated its own copy shop, you wouldn't have to. The Spin Doctors are playing 7:30 tonight at The Michigan Theatre. Andy Cahn takes a look at this popular band and their meteoric rise to celebrity status. The Michigan women's basketball team faces off against a Michigan State team lacking two of its starters tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Cr...…

…The First Amendment is on the line when the Ann Arbor Board of Education votes tomorrow on how much control public school officials should have over student publications. Mstislav Rostropovich is a noted cellist, but his performance Sunday at Hill Auditorium didn't live up to his reputation. Read Kirk Wetters' review The Michigan men's basketball team will host Bob "Mr. Sunshine" Knight tonight, as his No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers visit Crisler Ar...…

…Under the guise of trying to avoid a confrontation, University President James Duderstadt missed an opportunity to stand up against government discrimination. If you're interested in finding out what's wrong with American culture, go see "Hoffa." However, if you're interested in seeing a good movie, look elsewhere. Last season, Wisonsin gave the Michigan men's basketball team a wake-up call in the second game of the conference schedule. This...…

…When a city slicker spends winter break in the Wild, Wild, West, culture shock is inevitable. Read Melissa Peerless' account of her four-day experience on a Texas dude ranch. Nerd finds love Down Under in the Australian coming-of-age movie, "Flirting." Read Michael John Wilson's review of this John Dugan film. Michigan opened the Big Ten season with an 80-70 victory at Purdue, giving the Wolverines their third victory over a top-10 team in f...…

…0P Me]N4 The Gargoyle is the University's humor magazine,. but no one was laughing when a printer refused to publish the current issue. Thankfully, cooler heads and First Amendment rights prevailed. Most critics agree that director Rob Reiner's "A Few Good Men" is fine film, but the Daily's Aaron Hamburger speculates as to how much Reirvr had to do with it. Riding the crest of a nine-game winning streak, the Michigan men's basketball team op...…

…In 1987, the University pledged a comfortable environment for minorities through the Michigan Mandate. Faculty of color speak out on the realities of being a minority at the University. Steve Martin is a talented comic, but the Daily's Michael John Wilson thinks his latest film, "Leap of Faith," should take a flying leap. SPORTSWednesday What a week for Michigan sports. Over the course of seven days, the Wolverines won the Great Lakes Invita...…

…Did you ever wonder how your teaching assistant ever got his or her job? Andrew Taylor takes a closer look at one of the most-discussed groups on campus -TAs. Bored with your life? We've got the answer. Get the lowdown on the latest works of Neeme Jarvi and Sergei Prokofiev in today's "Who What When Where." The Michigan basketball team will be tested long after the players are done with their final exams. Find out how the Wolverines will be ...…

…Parents in the Birmingham school district are allowing their bigotry top turn into paranoia over the teaching of homosexuality in public schools. In today's special insert section, the Daily football writers take an in-depth look at Michigan's Jan. 1 rematch with the Washington Huskies in the Granddaddy of Them All. Wednesday is the Michigan men's basketball team bowling night. The Wolverines knocked down the Falcons of Bowling Green, 79-68,...…

…Veronica Latta Smith is ending her eight-year tenure on the U-M Board of Regents. Smith's concern and compassion for students' rights will be sincerely missed. Barbie's walking down Madison, but it will cost you a nice chunk of change to bring Madison Avenue Barbie home. Darcy Lockman previews the state-of-the-art Barbie line. The Michigan men's basketball team, fresh off a victory in its home opener, host the Falcons from Bowling Green toni...…

…Can't get there from here? Well, if the Campus Safety Committee of the Michigan Student Assembly has anything to say about it, you may not be able to get there on your bike. A They're no longer riding that groovy train, but The Farm is back with a new album. Read a review of this latest effort. SPORTS 8 Thrashin' Tony Tolbert made his first pilgrimage back to his former basketball mecca last night - but this time he was in a University of De...…

…The Michigan Collegiate Coalition is an important lobbying group, but the Michigan Student Assembly shouldn't be the only group to fund it. Other schools must share this cost burden. The U-M Gilbert and Sullivan Society showed off its talent this weekend in its production of "Ruddigore." Read a review of this show. The Cameron Indoor Stadium fans chanted "Overrated" at Michigan's Fab Five, and the Wolverines did nothing to prove them wrong, ...…

…Don't look now, but the Michigan Student Assembly actually did a good thing - it received tax-exempt status since 1968. Not surprisingly, it happened completely by accident. As the environmental movement has grown, a new concern has emerged - harassment of environmentalists. Gwen Shaffer examines this growing threat to environmentalism. What a weekend for Michigan sports! Just in case Michigan-Duke basketball wasn't enough, the Wolverine hoc...…

…The only away to fight an epidemic like AIDS is to keep people aware of it. We all must work to keep this issue in the forefront. William Bolcom is more than the husband of Joan Morris. He's also the composer of the opera "McTeague." Read all about the man in this week's cover story. The highly-touted Michigan men's and women's swimming and diving teams take on competitive fields in this weekend's Speedo Collegiate Cup East Championships at ...…

…PN When U-M wants something, it gets it. Now, the university wants its MTV, so soon, we'll be wired for cable. Coming to a television near you. Folk music - it's not just for hippies any more. Andrew Cahn offers a handy guide to who's who among the folks in modern folk music. Michigan's sophmore five were something less than fab, but the Wolverines got the job done when it counted in a 75-71 victory over the Rice Owls. Today Let it snow! Hi...…

…Since the U-M Board of Regents holds full power over students on this campus, it would make sense to have a student on the board to represent our views. You've seen their show, now read the book. Penn & Teller explain how to stab a fork in your eye and more in their wild and crazy new book, "Penn & Teller's How to Play with Your Food." The Michigan women's basketball team opens its season tonight at Crisler Arena against the Toledo Rockets. ...…

…Since 1989, the percentage of minority faculty members at the U-M has risen two points to 13 percent. The university should be commended for its efforts in this area. They're made of terracotta, they were buried for two thousand years, and they're at the Museum of Art. Read about the exhibit, "The Invincible and Immortal Army: Warriors from Xian." The Michigan women's basketball team embarks on its 1992-93 campaign tomorrow night. For a clos...…

…U-M has been granted yet another appeal hearing on the case regarding the hiring of President James Duderstadt. The university should wake up and admit it violated the spirit of the law. Disney does it again with "Aladdin," the latest in a long line of animated masterpieces. This film features some of Disney's best characters yet. The Michigan icers storm the Palace of Auburn Hills Saturday in the first hockey game ever played in the facilit...…

…Regent Deane Baker tarnished his anti-code stance when he attempted to tack on homophobic amendments to the code. Daily film critics Alison Levy and Michael Thompson debate the merits of the John Hughes/Chris Columbus remake, er, sequel, "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York." The Michigan cross country teams made school history at the NCAA Championships in Bloomington this weekend. The men finished fifth, and the women placed eighth. Today Plent...…

…The code war is over, and the good guys lost. Students have a new Code of Conduct, like it or not. Our only recourse is to monitor its implementation carefully. Believe the hype. Spike Lee, after a string of promising but flawed films, finally proves he's for real with "Malcolm X." Read Aaron Hamburger's review. Michigan missed an extra point, played conservatively, and tied a team it should have beaten. Sound familiar? This wasn't Illinois ...…

…What would Michigan-Ohio State weekend be without dueling editorials between the Daily and the Lantern? Our Buckeye friends make their annual attempt to write coherent English. When the object in the mirro looks larger than you want it to be, you begin to question your own self-esteem. Many women turn to dieting to regain their sense of self-worth. "PORs Michigan is down. Ohio State is up. But the Wolverines still match up well with the Buck...…

…Racism reared its ugly head in Ann Arbor recently, when the Hillel Center was the victim of vandalism. The community must come together to end this hatred. "Speed of lightning. Roar of thunder. Fighting all who rob and plunder." Who can it be? Who else? It's that prototypical American hero - Underdog! S.P " The Road to the Final Four begins tonight. Well, sort of. The Michigan men's basketball team opens its season with an exhibition game ag...…

…Once again, the salary figures of University personnel show that this school continues to be a good ol' boys club. At least, that's where the money is. They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away - but this year's SophShow's got a whole tree. Confused? Read the preview. Michigan men's basketball coach Steve Fisher fell four short of another Fab Five, but the one player he signed could be a good one. Today cloudy to partly sunny; High 40, ...…

…"P i . Through a deluge of unethical propaganda, the University administration is desperately trying to convince students that they really do want the code. AT The earthy themes in Janet Kaufman's poetry traces back to her roots on a tobacco plantation in Pennsylvania. Hear this talented author read from her work today at Rackham. Yeah, the Rose Bowl is already clinched. And no, there is no real chance at the national title. But this is Mich...…

…Roger DeRoo and Brian Kight are two qualified candidates in today's Michigan Student Assembly elections. After that, it's anybody's guess. "The Resurrection of Lady Lester" combined jazz and drama to recreate the life of saxophone great Lester Young. Read a review of this original work by a University Theatre professor. The Michigan Wolverines won, lost and tied this weekend. They tied Illinois, won a trip to the Rose Bowl, and lost any hope...…

….. 8 SPORT Balancing secular and religious life is a difficult feat on a diverse college campus like this one. Take a look at what some students are doing to avoid losing their religions. It really is a shame about Ray. Just ask The Lemonheads. They'll be bringing their unique style to the St. Andrew's Theater tonight. The Michigan hockey team looks to continue its dominance over Miami whent it hosts a two-game series at Yost Arena this we...…

…If Ann Arbor city officials really want us to got to the polls and vote, then they should make it possible to do it without waiting in hour-long lines. A lot of people think the Daily is full of fiction every day, but today, we're actually admitting it. Check out our annual Fiction and Poetry issue. Michigan sports fans can take a trip down memory lane at the Towsley Sports Museum located in Schembechler Hall. EA Today Gray with occasional ...…

…The most recent, and probably final, draft of the student code of conduct continues to extend University where it doesn't belong. Unfortunately, it looks like we're stuck with it. Whether you're a jazz fan or not, you'll enjoy "The Resurrection of Lady Lester," which will be performed Thursday through Sunday at the Mendelssohn Theater. Michigan moved up in the latest football polls, but the Wolverines' shot at a national championship is now ...…

…Michigan voters approve of term limits, yet they continue to re-elect incumbants. With any luck, the Supreme Court will strike down these term limitations. It may be a little late for Halloween, but "Young Frankenstein" is coming to the Michigan Theatre. Director Mel Brooks and actor Gene Wilder team up in this well-done film. The Michigan men's soccer team was close, but not close enough, to winning a Big Ten Championship. The Wolverines lo...…

…With the "Case for Student Financial Aid," the University tries to fill in the financial aid gaps left by the federal government. Poet and novelist Marge Piercy will read someof her poetry at 4 p.m. today at Rackham. She will also give a lecture Wednesday on "Women and Utopian Fiction." Read-all about her. Michigan split a two-game series with Lake Superior in Sault Ste. Marie this weekend in a battle of Central Collegiate Hockey Association...…

…" Statistics say that college athletes are more apt to commit sexual assault than other students. Why is this the case, and if it is, what can be done about it? Hey, one of those Seattle bands is coming to St. Andrew's tonight. No, this is the other Seattle band - Mudhoney. The Michigan ice hockey team looks to bounce back from last weekend's disappointing performance against Western Michigan when it challenges powerhouse Lake Superior. To...…

…When it comes to public education in this country, you get what you pay for, or so it seems. The time has come to end the disparity in public schools. For all those who called in demanding another photo of Madonna, we're thrilled to be able to bring you this week's cover story. *P0T" Who is Ricky Guzman and what has he been doing in Crisler Arena? Meet the latest addition to the Michigan men's basketball team. Today Cloudy and cold; High 42...…

…3C Everybody can breathe a sigh of relief, now that Bill Clinton has been elected. But the new president must stick to a concrete agenda during his first 100 days. Athens, Georgia has still got it. From the town that brought you the Pylon, The B-52s, and R.E.M., here comes Magnapop. Despite an injury-laden roster, the Michigan women's volleyball team played an even match last evening against Notre Dame, before dropping the contest in three ...…

…Today is Election Day, and the important thing is that you vote, no matter whom you support. But if you're looking for some suggestions, we have them. The third time is the charm for Robert Redford. His latest directorial effort, "A River Runs Through It," is a masterpiece. SPOT The Michigan women's volleyball team travels to Notre Dame, Ind. to take on the Fighting Irish. Both teams are vying for a slot in their NCAA regional. Today Cloudy...…

…Another election means another chance to elect regents who will be concerned with students rights. Candidates Laurence Deitch and Rebecca McGowan are two such people. Lorrie Moore was not a very good cook, so she tried her hand at writing. Good choice. Hear this talented author read from her work at 4 p.m. this evening at Rackham Amphitheater. Whew! Purdue almost ended Michigan's national championship dreams in West Lafayette, but the Wolver...…

….3 1T TIT's M-1 Back in a small club where they belong, The Jesus and Mary Chain play the State Theater in Detroit tonight. The middle four pages of this issue pull out to give you everything you need to know before heading to the polls Tuesday. Michigan hits the road this weekend to visit that thriving metropolis West Lafayette, Ind., to take on the Purdue Boilermakers on another stop on the Road to Pasadena. Today Mixed clouds and sun; H...…

…Thanks to a little redistricting, Ann Arbor has the chance to elect~a Democrat to the House of Representatives for the first time in years. Bill Ford is the man for the job. More than 60 years after A.A. Milne created the character, Winnie-the-Pooh still "just is." Christine Slovey considers the Pooh phenomenon. The Michigan volleyball team took out the brooms gainst archrival Michigan State. Suzy O'Donnell came off the bench to lead the Wol...…

…Ann Arbor has a chance to do something about its homeless population by converting the Ann Arbor Inn into low-income housing. The city should take advantge of this unique opportunity. The road to success in rock and roll is paved with a lot of hard work and perseverance? At least that's what Social Distortion, band of distinction, claims. By posting a 3-0-1 record at Ohio State this weekend, the Michigan men's water polo team secured the No....…

…What if someone threw a party and nobody came? Let's find out during this year's Michigan Student Assembly elections. Students should run for the Assembly as independents. Meet the only band who cites Steve Martin's "The Jerk" as a formative influence. Too Much Joy plays in Pontiac tonight. Michigan football coach Gary Moeller doesn't want to hear about how his team is a lock to win the Big Ten title. See if he can convince you. Today Mostl...…

…University professor Raymond Tanter is the latest Reagan supporter to jump off the sinking Republican ship. Why did it take 12 years for these people to wake up? Utah Saints comes to Industry in Pontiac tonight. These boys aren't from out west, but come see what they can do for you. It might be something good. 'SPOR! !d Homecoming. The 1,000th game. The Little Brown Jug. None of these seemed to matter much to the Michigan Wolverines, who dis...…

…One of the fundamental principles of this country is the rights of the accused. Nonetheless, these rights are conspicuous in their absence from the proposed student code of conduct. This year has been labelled the poltical year of the woman. Find out what women will be on the ballot here in Michigan and what they have gone through to get there. After a succesful season opener last week in Yost Arena, the Michigan hockey team hits the road to...…

… Check out the latest styles and profiles in this year's annual Fall Fashion issue. This year's theme? Nothing is black or white. Both the men's and women's soccer teams won yesterday. The women dominated Bowling Green, 5-1, while the men's club beat Macomb, 3-1. With our special fashion section taking the place of Weekend etc. this week, the List moves to the back of this section. Weekend etc. returns next week with all new material. Today...…

… The latest draft of the code of conduct is better than the original, but what's to stop the regents changing it back to its original form? Without some amendment policy, nothing. Whether or not you like "A Tale of Springtime," directed and written by Eric Rohmer, depends not on what you're looking for so much as on how hard you look. The Michigan men's golf team closed its season in the wild, wild West. The Wolverines closed with a 1 2th-pl...…

…As a State Representative, Perry Bullard has continually defended the rights of students. Now that he is running for district judge, Bullard is the natural candidate. Jessica Fogel is the Coordiantor of the University Dance Department, and each year, she features one alumnus in her productions. Find out who it was and what effect it had. ;SPORTS 91 While they still cling to the No. 3 ranking, the Michigan Wolverines are the walking wounded. ...…

…The U-M Board of Regents apparently have a problem with the Open Meetings Act. However, despite losing a court battle on the subject, they still have little regard for it. AT Director Gary Senise's film "Of Mice and Men" succeeds where so many films fail because it avoids succumbing to the Hollywood trends so many films employ. SPORTSwnd Michigan only needed one half to put the Indiana Hoosiers to rest. The Wolverines coasted to victory afte...…