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…LoCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Thursday, December 4. 1997 - O New 'U' laser company gets license approval A new University company, traLase Corporation, has received a license approval from the University Board of Regents. The company will be formed in con- junction with Escalon Medical Corporation of New Jersey, and will dtevelop new laser technology for eye surgery and other intricate medical oper- ations. The new ophthalmic laser system...…

…4A- The Michigan Daily - Thursday, December 4, 1997 Etiwg ib!n &ilg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan :x , 9 . .. JOSH WHITE Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor "NOTABLE QUOTABLE, 'We are confident that our admissions policy is constitutional.' --University Law Dean Jeffrey Lehman Medical school teaches the vitality of what lies beneath W e say good-bye to Eli...…

… LAWSUITS The Michigan Daily - Thursday, December 4, 1997 -- 5A 4AWSU IT oninued from Page 1A "If the lawsuit shows that diversity is the goal and not a quota, that would be a benefit," Ennis said. Law third-year student Scot Hill said he welcomes the lawsuit for several reasons. "On a policy level, from what I under- stand of the admissions policies, they are ecting people based on their race and nd that intolerable," Hill said. Cantor poin...…

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…SA The Michigan Daily - Thursday, December 4, 1997 Law admissions rely on more than race LAWSUITS B Janet Adamy ay Staff Reporter In a complicated process that is more subjec- tive than formulaic, race is one factor among many that admissions officials use when selecting students for the University's Law School. "I think people looking from the outside think it's sort of an equation," said Dennis Shields, assistant dean and director of admi...…

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…"IA - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, December 4, 1997 NATEONILD Any officials concerned about release of names Los Angeles Tunes WASHINGTON - The upcoming court- martial of the Army's former top enlisted person is sending shudders of anxiety through the ser- vice because of a growing possibility it will force public disclosure of the names of dozens of others - including generals - who have been accused of sexual infractions. In an attempt to...…

…MEN'S NCAA (20) PRINCETON 63, (I) VANDERBILT 63, (23) N.C. STATE 72, BASKETBALL N.C. Wilmington 50 Michgan State 51 Florida State 60 (5) TARE 93. (24) Walte FoReST 61. (10) Virginia TA, PRO N.C. Greensboro 37 Davidson 56 ST.FRANCIS PENN. 6D BASKETBALL (2) N. CAROLINA 81, WOMEN'S NCAA (11) NEBRASKA 80, DETROIT 108, (25) Louisville 72 BASKETBALL Bradley 66 Phoenix 103 (30T) (7) KENTUCKY 89, (1) TENNESSEE 98. (15) W.KENTUCKY 79, PRO (5) Purdue 75...…

…12A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, December 4, 1997 M' harriers run past youth for strong year Blue swimmers battle bugs, Irish By Josh Borkdn Daily Sports Writer The 1997 Michigan women's cross country season was marked by constant improvement. Michigan rebounded from an average season last year to place seventh at the NCAA championships and produce two All-Americans. The Wolverines bounced around the .national polls all year, ranking an...…

…The Michigan Daily - Thursday, December 4, 1997 - 13A JIft 5 ames gone, here's wht we know O K, we're five games into the basketball season, five ames into the Brian Ellerbe era and only 25 games away from the end of the regular season (or maybe just the end of the season, period, if things don't pick up). , Perspective is everything these days. The fickle Michigan are suddenly worried because the Wolverines have strug- d against some small ...…

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… 28 -The Michigan Dily Weeken ,Thur ecem*t 4, 1197 S. The Michigan Daily WeekeniMagui .,. !rS'!4i i i i i 1E'J } International students face travel dilemma By Joanne anbJar For the Daily While most University students are readjust- ing to college life after Thanksgiving break, some international students are still waiting to see loved ones halfway around the world. Being so far away from home is a challenge for international students at ...…

…-- tip ICtar4''iDai"Ve k l D66 ~ 9Y 0 0 A weekly guide to who's where, what's happening and 1ST why you need to be there .. ThetichiganDaily Weeked Mg TAKING A BREAK FROM ALL THE WO Whether to roses or snow, students break thursday CAMPUS CINEMA 411 That Jazz (1979) Director Bob Fosse's classic swan song. Mich. 7 p.m. The Wings of the Dove (1997) Helena Bonham Carter and Linus Roache star in this adaptation of the Henry James novel. Mich....…

…I 48 The Michigan Dly vWeeken. Magazine - Thursday. December 4. 1997 4 f The Michigan Daily Weekend M 4D IIIG IYllw{II a1F vun ivv .S+u.. a.afA Lfvaaav v v.... t , ..,... ,,.... ,, __. Popular Internet travel sites: / Preview Travel: www.previewtravel.com ~ Microsoft Expedia: www.expedia.com ~ Travelocity: www. travelocity.com ~ Lonely Planet Guides: www.lonelyplanet.corm ~-Fodor's Guides: www, fodors. c om / Rough Guides: www. roughgu...…

… 12B The Michigan Daily Weeken Magazine - Thursday, December 4, 1997 0 0 The Michigan Daily Weekend Msaiii 2 Film Feature First-year students leave A with new noti 'Farm' provides open range for new class of student filmmakers By Matthew Barrett Daily Arts Writer Now that the football team has fin- ished its regular season, Saturdays are seeming pretty bleak to Michigan stu- de4-. And with finals just around the corner, many Wolverines ...…

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… 1°B ht an1ai yi 3ke a .g T sm 1(}B --'The Michigan Daily Weeken IMaa -~- Thursday, December 4, 1997 0 0 07 The Michiganfily Weekend Me -17 StatH of the Art s THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME AWAY FROM HOME Numerous activities fill 'U' students' winter Endlessly ringing telephones. Crashing computers. Trails of readers who come in to receive their free movie passes. Deadlines. Pride from hate mail. Daysides. Time no one has. A haven for t...…

… 0 0 --L--- A AAA? ;. The Michigan Daily eekend Magazin 88 - The Michigan Daily Weekefnd Magazine - Thursday, Decemer 4, 19 ... .. .. .Q . .{ - - - .A e _, , _ , -_ - - _- <. _. r.\ Clockwise from top left: * One of the 14 high-school marching bands that appeared at the parade * "Dr. Feel-Good" makes his appearance with an aspiring doctor * N.Y.C. Police on 72nd and Columbus patrol the windy sidelines * Santa Claus was in fu...…

…'tr'W Untli News: 76 DAILY Advertising: 764-0554 One hundred seven years of editornidfreedom Wednesday December 3, 1997 n:e University of Michigan Law School statistics for So class of 1999 Number of students: Applied - 3,636 Accepted 1,123 Enrolled , 319 Question No 11 on the applicatioh Median of those enrolled; asks for the "race GPA: 3.5 or ethnicity which LSAT: 167 you thiok best applies to you-" C,-, s.,yr.k K k n'1 ".. Class compo...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, December 3, 1997 Reno declares no need or special investigation NATION/WORLD SAROUND THENTb FDA allows meat iradiation to kill genns WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration approved the irradiation of meat to kill disease-causing microorganisms, a move designed to improvethe safety of the nation's food supply. The technology is generally considered safe and highly effective against food- borne pathog...…

…LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, December 3, 1997 - 3 Commnission to release report on COllege COSts A federal commission will release a *port on Dec. II about how Congress can help reduce the costs of higher edu- cation. The national group includes presi- dents and chancellors of five universi- -~tes, two professors and the heads of four state college associations. The commission met six times on campus- es nationwide. The commis...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, December 3, 1997 fe £tihbigzn ?&iilg 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 Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily's editorial board All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michigan Dai...…

… ft--feEltcjkun JDiti See a free screening of George Lucas' and Steven Spielberg's 1981 "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Harrison Ford stars as Indiana Jones in this action/adventure favorite. Don't miss out on the breathtaking stunts, chase scenes and more. The screening begins at 9 tonight at Hillel. Admission is free. Wednesday December 3, 1997 5 Oh Henry! U Prod to bring Shakespeare' s play to shockingly contemporary life By Christopher ...…

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… LoCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, December 3, 1997 -- 7 =tdents ready for holiday shopping y AiCe Robinson Daily Staff Reporter For many students, the holidays bring family, friends -- and a lack of funds. But area businesses are hoping that the upcoming month brings more shop- pers and more profits. "I love them," said Briarwood Mall's eral Manager Ted Schwarz, of con- ners who start off the holiday season each year by arriving a...…

…8 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, December 3, 1997 'Live' lives up Badu's soulful standards Erykah Badu Live Kedar/Universal Records It hasn't even been a year since Kedar/Universal recording artist Erykah Badu burst onto the music scene with her "Baduism" debut, but she has already established herself as one of music's premier artists. One might wonder if she may have been overexposing herself by releasing a live album only 10 months afte...…

…Scores mt-As MEN'S NCAA BASKETBALL (3) Kansas 90,. (4 A R:ZONA 87 (9) X AVIER 8., Central ichigan 54 (10) Uah 64,. PROV DENCE 58 (D2) IOWA 90, Drake 60 (18) FLA. ST. 90. Florida Atlantic 52 (21) ARKANSAS 108, Bethune-Cookman 42 Penn State at BRIGHAM YOUNG, inc. NORTHWESTERN 90. Troy State 52 ILLINOIS 88, Texas-Pan Amer. 60 WOMEN'S NCAA BASKETBALL No. 2 UCONN 67, Villanova 27 (20) ALABAMA 104, Samford 43 No. 21 Arkansas at ORAL ROBERTS, inc....…

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, December 3, 1997 E.U. to decide on tobacco advertising, sponsorship ban SPA, Belgium (AP) - Health long has been a formidable marketing tool in this eastern town -- the original spa resort. Yet health concerns, Mayor Joseph Houssa fears, may cripple his comm unity. Spa is the proud host of Formula One Grand Prix racing on the famed Spa- .Francorchamps track. It boasts motor- cycle and rally races and a po...…

…w4 *rn lews: 76-DAILY advertising: 764-0554 One hundred seven years of edtor znlfreedomr Tuesday December 2, 1997 as.. #/t 'P 1lIF: i *#'+A S,;:. , ..-, w.v :".ice.. ?'~y .a-5,;;f'.+t, '" r ;".a k'"x o^.:.s 3 k u: ~7" t5 "> :.i. '?p rr. " . ''na '.. " i -.a h.; is, ..y5d;. # Z=a"r.:: Woodson, Carr win Camp Award Alan Goldenbach aily Sports Editor In what could be a foreshadowing of more acco- a to come, Michigan cornerback Charles o ...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, December 2, 1997 NATION/WORLD HISTORY Continued from Page refused to go to their classes because they were pres- .sured by protesters, she was unimpressed by BAM protests. "I can remember feeling that people were try- ing to intimidate me," she said. "I remember I went in a back door so I could avoid the picket lines." BAM I In 1975, emotions ran high once again, as debates still centered around minority re...…

…I LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, December 2. 1997 - 3 Fire breaks out at May Markey A Residential Adviser at Mary Markley residence hall reported a fire an elevator yesterday, according partment of Public Safety reports. The RA reported that paper and per- haps other materials were burning in the rear elevator of the residence hall. The RA reported seeing smoke and flames. DPS advised the RA to pull a fire alarm and evacuate the ...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, December 2, 1997 ij £ii~tgz &ilg 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 NOTABLE QUOTABLE 'It's not just a color to us - it's a lifestyle.' - LSA senior Dwayne Fuqua, president of the Student Athletic Advis vry Council, following Nike s shipment of blue-and-white warmups to Michigan sport...…

… test Daily Arts is giving away passes to "The Rainmaker," in theaters now. Don't miss your chance to win a free ticket for two to see the latest John Grisham thriller, starring Matt Damon and Claire Danes. All you must do is stop by the Arts office in the Student Publications Building at 420 Maynard after 1 p.m. and tell us in what film Matt Damon starred with Brendan Fraser. Supplies are limited. Tuesday December 2, 1997 9erlman to perfo...…

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…LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, December 2, 1997 - 7 Rose Bowl travel ages are funded by Continued from Page 1. Harrison said. domestic partnership agreement if they Second priority + want to purchase a ticket for their estimated 2,000T spouse. Students with dependent chil- players and band r .dren can purchase tickets for their chil- es' wives who war dren upon presenting their child's birth Bowl. certificate. The third prioril M...…

… PRO Fo PRO :?.i , t; S T p HOCKEY I; 1 1. I ~AI [LPH~A I ~ .AiA ~ K C IC \AN(O~J\ F ~ 3 [N trot I i xi WE ~TuesdayX December 2, 1997 st time in 7 weks Seio catantill Questionable for Friday's game _ _ 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ ,. By~ !'IS hadjt r _ s ari h dyoff -C 1edaiair3he V thco e t inn 'l l;(NlI roof I~u seintXIr Ierrhel hseown 1 )Li~. la of # n sn't p-j rac wihthe the CSI5fl e'sif Herr I he Micega is gro n te saso oeeda reund ote;cso r...…

…I~~r m tti News: 76-DAILY Advertising: 764-0554 One hundred seven years of editorniz1freedom Monday December 1, 1997 .. :1 IN I Coleman Young dead at 79 'U' clinic Detroit mourns lo SS of a pioneer C#ETROIT (AP) Former Mayor eman Young, a tailor's son who overcame racism to become Detroit's first black mayor and presided over his city for an unprece- dented five terms, died Saturday. He was 79. Young died at about 1:55 p.m. at Sina...…

…2A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, December 1, 1997 NATION/WORLD ART Continued from Page 1A coffee or packs of cigarettes." Later on, through connections with art shows and gal- leries on the East Coast, Materson met his wife, Melanie, who initially helped him display his works in stores in Albany, N.Y. Materson's work later turned from sports logos and classic pieces to personal, autobiographical art depicting his life. Materson said this a...…

…w1 1 LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Monday,_December 1, 1997 - I U' prof. receives Aristotle Award University Engineering Prof. Kensall lase has been selected to receive the 7 Aristotle Award for his teaching ability. The honor is given to a professor or adviser who demonstrates exceptional teaching and participates in research funded by the Semiconductor Research Corporation. Wise was chosen from among 200 other researchers and inst...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, December 1, 1997 Ttje wticbm.0,tn 13ttitlu 420 Maynard Street Ann' Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JOSH WXHITE; Editor in Chief ERIN MARSH Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Daily s editorial board. Al other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michi...…

… LoCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Monday, December 1, 1997 - 5A -Young remembered for his toughness, honesty DETROIT (AP) - He was tough. He was honest. He broke color barriers. He once took on Congress. Friends and colleagues of former Mayor Coleman Young mourned his death Saturday, remembering him as one of a kind. "There won't be another Coleman Young," said U.S. Rep. John Conyers Jr,, (D-Detroit). Young, a civil rights and labor leader ...…

…A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, December 1, 1997 **********PARKING!******* On campus parking! Special rates! 665-8825. 995 4 BEDROOM MANUFACTURED Mme. 2 full baths, a/c, dwshr., wshr./dryer, lied with electric, much more, located in Ar- mr Woods, manufactured home community inutes from campus. Asking $3500. 313- 4~0925 1. CABLE DESCRAMBLER KIT $14.95 ew all premium & pay-per-view channels. -800-752-1389. 'LOTHING, housewares, & morel Ann Ar-...…

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, December 1,. LeLoCA STATE esega1 system offeso ptions to sexual assault victims 1997 -7A By btephanie Hepburn Daily Staff Reporter Last month, University alumna Cara Foley gave a tearful testimony that prompted a Washtenaw County judge to nullify a pre- nged legal agreement and send her criminal se ual assault case to trial. The legal system can often provide men and women who, like Foley, have faced sexual crim-...…

… unx ic~jit NUg Director Michael Schultz's 1975 film, "Cooley High," hits Michigan Theater this afternoon. You'll laugh yourself silly with this inner-city coming-of-age story about high-school graduates. Check out the film that inspired the television series, "What's Happening!" The screen- ing begins at 4:10 p.m. Admission is $5. Monday December 1, 1997 8A Ripley's believe it or not Questionable resurrection doesn't detract from brillian...…

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, December 1, 1997 - 9A I Tired Grisham formula clouds Coppola's unoriginal 'Rainmaker' The Cure for the common music. ~ECOR DS Continued from Page SA them killer bees ... / tell me this is not for real/ please tell me this is not for real ... ." After "Staring At the Sea," the first Cute singles collection released in 1986, the spellbinding music re- rleased on "Galore" rounds out the est to create a comprehensiv...…

…10A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, December 1, 1997 Threat from contaminants greater for children than adults Los Angeles Times The five most serious environmental threats to children in the United States are lead, air pollution, pesticides, tobac- co smoke and contaminated drinking water, according to a study released last Tuesday by the Natural Resources Defense Council. The report by the council, a nonprof- it environmental group, states t...…

…U E firtIC4 19 an tit,, Sports Desk: 647-3336 I Michigan's reasons to give thanks a Senior goal- tender Marty Turco was stellar, stopping 54 of 0shots. Senior Bill Muckalt saved the series for the Wolverines, scor- ing two game- tying goals in Friday's game and netting one goal yesterday. innesota coach Doug Woog, who, for some reason, just can not find a way to beat Michigan. Icers earn Showcase sweep Muckalt's 4-point weekend leads Blu...…

…2B - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - December 1, 1997 NBA Standings How the AP Top 25 Fared The new Associated Press top 25 college football poll with results through Nov. 30. Frst- plece votles in parentheseS. USA TodayIESPN Poll The new USA Txiay,'ESPN coaches top 25 college foot- ball poll with results through Nov. 29. Frst-place votes in prnthfess Eastern Conference Western Conference ATHLETE OF THE WEEK 0 Atlantic Division Tea...…