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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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…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...…

…ne hundredfve years LA of edtorialfreedom 'U' technology receives $22M git Wednesday July 31, 1996 * Engler says 'U' will lead flat panel display industry By Jennifer Harvey and Laurie Mayk Daily Editors The University's Center for Display *chnology and Manufacturing (DTM) yesterday received donations of flat panel display manufacturing equipment an intellectual property valued at $22 million. "It's what we believe will be another milestone ...…

…2 - he Michigan Daily - Wednesday, July 31, 1996 NEWS POUND HOUSE Continued from Page 1 vices, Luskin said. "It's absolutely a move in the right direction. Unless it is to be offered only to the elite, child- care must be subsidized. I don't think the community is willing to jeopar- dize quality childcare for price." But despite the student government subsidy and a more commodious facili- ty at the Towsley Center, Luskin insisted that furth...…

… NEW Wednesday, July 31, 1996-- Thd Michigan Daily -- S to entertain, disperse safety infonnation 3 By Katie Wang Daily News Editor This week the Ann Arbor Police Department and the University Department of Public Safety will be hosting events to celebrate the National Night Out on Aug. 6. The celebration is a nationwide effort to strengthen rela- tions between'citizens and law enforce- ment officials in crime prevention. More than 8,600 com...…

…4:- -iae M. gar baily ecresday ulW M,;1496 ___________ Edited and managed by LAURIE MAYK ERIN MARSH students at the Editor in Chief PAUL SERILLA University of Michigan Editorial Page Editors tj Ulu Unless othen vise noted. unsi >ne< editorials reflect the o pillion o<>'the 420 Maynard Street /n opiyffth Dail r albardAllotherarticsa ers<ad Ann Arbor, MI 48109 "a'o'""' "'"''"''" V"'f"''t" i'""of"' "'"" ""l L ast week the Senate passed its versi...…

…Wdnesday, July 31, 1995 - The Michigan Daily - 5 IM GONNA SAY IT NOW iXon s gone, but not very quiet I was excited to hear about the recent New Yorker article regarding Richard Nixon's thoughts on the election of President Clinton. Monica Crowley, an assistant of Nixon during the last years of his life, kept a diary of some of the con- versations and interactions between the two individuals. t week, the New Yorker lished the article Crowley w...…

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… M CHIGAN THEATER hOSTS 'MST3K' Bring your popcorn and your homemade robots to this late-night showing of "Mystery Science Theater 3000," the cult TV show turned feature film. At 11 p.m. on Friday. ARTS Wednesday July 31, 1996 'Trainspotting' presents slice o youth subculture and heroin a By RYAn Poiy Daily Arts Writer attempts to focus more on character study than plot. McGregor is totally As if we weren't bogged down engaging as the one...…

…Viewpoint: ARTS r E I t I c t c t i i 1 Art Fair annoying but short-lived Biy Jams Wison move, much less mike progress toward ple, most of them from out of town, a desired destination, but I had to be descend on Ann Arbor- the area around Well, once again the student popula- constantly on nay guard because dis- campus, in particular - and rush around tion has survived another annual Art gruntled shoppers kept trying to stick from place to ...…

… Former Michigan baseball standout Chris Sabo faces possible suspension after a foreign substance was found in his bat Monday night. The Reds' third baseman was ejected during a loss to Houston. SPORTS Wednesday July 31, 199610 Blue harrier Gardner hurdles into 400m semis Former 'M' tennis star Malival Washington ousted from Olympic tournament By Will Mc~ahill Daily Sports Editor He ran faster than he'd ever run before, and he picked the p...…

…SPORTS Wednesday,July 31, 1996 - The Michigan Daily - 11. CARR Continued from Page 10 where the Wolverines must rebuild. After losing running back Tshimanga Biakabutuka, wide receivers Amani Toomer and Mercury Hayes, tight end Jay Riemersma, All- American tackle Jon Runyan and last year's team captain Joe Marinaro to the NFL, players must step up to fill the void. Look for Tai Streets to start at split end and juniors Tyrone Butterfield, To...…

…12 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday,_July 31, 1996 Higher education will have a different meaning as advances in technologv will enable students to obtain an education with- out having to sit in a traditional classroom. Students will be able to access a varietr of technological tools tofurther their edit- cations. Web sites, electronic mail and virtual-reality devices are only several of the technological advances that have boost- ed educati...…

…ne hundred five years of editon freedom City prepares itself for Art ''air's crowds, traff'ic By Brian Campbell Daily Staff Reporter Ann Arbor residents, along with scores of visitors, will soon flood the city streets for the annual Ann Arbor Art Fair, which begins today. The four- Oy event brings in more than a thou- sand artists and attracts half a million people. "I'm looking forward to (the art fairs)," said Ann Arbor Mayor Ingrid Sheldon....…

…2- The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, July 24, 1996 N ew s Neal requests review of University's affirmative action policies ft By Laurie Mayk Daily Editor in Chief In response to national and local questions about institution and implementation of affirmative action programs, Interim President Homer Neal recently suggested the University take a closer look at its AVAVAVAVA KOREAN CHURCH OF ANN ARBOR 3301 Creek Dr. 971-9777 SUNDAY: 9:30 a.m. Eng...…

…I EW S Wednesday, July 24, 1996 - The Michigan Daily " CONSULTANT: HOSPITALS MUST CHANGE WITH MARKETS -3 OPTIONS Continued from Page 1. the heels of an April announcement by the Medical Center that it would under- a three-year transformation, in which it plans to trim $200 million from its budget. Most of the monetary cuts will be made through staff reductions. The Medical Center has already distrib- uted 541 reduction-in-staff notices to it...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - July 24, 1996 Edited and managed by LAURIE MAYK ERIN MARSH students at the "i Editor in Chief PAUL SERILLA University of Michigan Editorial Page Editors Unyssaht otrise noted, unsignei editorials reflect the opinion of the 420 tMaytnard Sttreetniajr-ti toftle lailst's t'ioIa tr~Altherli artiacies. etters and Ann Arbor, MI 48109 t""h"' 0P510tt1/ae claagal Dal L ately, the University Board of Regents has faced issues ve...…

…Wednesday, July 24, 1996 - The Michigan Daily - 5 bit of harmless Olympic nationalism I used to think I wouldn't like the Olympics. Sure, I remember Los Angeles in 1984, when the world was blinded by Mary Lou Retton's white-hot smile. Visions of the 1980 United States gold medal-win- ning hockey team also came W} id uIs. . t miind. But I jut couldn't ~ into the hoopla, the Atlanta '96 mumbo-jumbo. I was tired of the pre- Olympic media blitz b...…

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…8 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, July 24, 1996 Committee reports latest progress on search for next 'U' president NEWS y leaders work for healing after rally 0 By Jennifer Harvey Daily Managing News Editor The Presidential Search Advisory Committee (PSAC) reported on Friday that the search for the next University president is making excellent progress. "It's six o'clock and all's well," Jeffrey Lehman told the University Board of Regent...…

…N EwAS Wednesday, July 24, 1996 - The Michigan Daily - 9 puderstadt remains busy, heads new education projects By Jennifer Harvey Daily Managing News Editor "I am not retiring," former University President James Duderstadt said yester- day in an interview with The Michigan Daily. However, Duderstadt, who ended his oht-year term as University president ne 30, said he is much more relaxed these days, having returned to his for- mer position as ...…

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, July 24, 1996 - N EW S ART FAIR Continued from Page 1Arr diverse. Dara Watson, an LSA senior, said, "I haven't been to Ev.tt f uid& it in years, but my mom goes and thinks it is too crowded."1,, k {"} Chad Link, an LSA junior, expressed a similar opinion. "I enjoy walking around and browsing for a while, but I can't I 8gI stay out there for much longer than an hour or two, especial- ly if it's hot; he said....…

…T HE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ Saturday and Sunday, at 3 p.m. and 2:30 pm. respectively, the Michigan Theater is screening the film classic "The Wizard of Oz." Click your ruby slippers together and be there. 'Multiplicity' doesn't double Your pleasure or your fun By Heather Phares Daily Arts Writer It's more than a little ironic that "Multiplicity," a movie about a man who clones himself to have more time for his family and himself, turns out to ...…

…12 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, June 24, 1996 Plot holes doi By Ted Watts Daily Arts Writer Don't believe the ad campaign; "Fled" is not a terribly done cyber-film full of quick cuts and futuristic imagery. It is, in fact, an averagely done action/buddy flick. Convicts Dodge (Stephen Baldwin) and Piper (Laurence Fishburne) are on a work gang in I D Dodge, Piper and Cora discuss Cora's driving habits in 'Fled.' 't stop action in 'Fled' ...…

… T OOMER SIGNS; KING TRADED Former Michigan wide receiver Amani Toomer inked a deal with the New York Giants, who drafted him in the second round of April's draft. Jimmy King, former Fab Fiver, was traded by the Toronto S Raptors to the Dallas Mavericks for two draft picks. SPORTS Wednesday July 24, 1996 L3 Gold and Blue Dolan Former Michigan swimmer captures gold in 400 IM but doesn't qualify in 400 freestyle From wire reports ATLANTA- Hi...…

…14 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, July 24, 1996 SPORTS MALCHOW Continued from Page 13 it's not for time." "The medals really count." Boosting the Michigan-related medal count has been Brazil's Gustavo Borges. The former Wolverine grabbed his second medal of the Games on Monday night by finishing third in the 100-meter freestyle competition. Borges earned his first medal, a sil- ver, in Saturday night's 50-meter freestyle race. Borges' pe...…

…SPORTS Wednesday, July 24, 1996 - The Michigan Daily -15 The Sporting Views: BC coverage of Olympics lacking ay y 1ow~si Daily Sports Editor John Tesh is covering sports. That's all I need to say. The famous "Entertainment onight" anchor and now New Age piano performer is just one of many problems with NBC's coverage of this summer's centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta. I was on an outdoor trip and com- pletely away from a television for ...…

…16 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, June 24, 1996 e' Y' Ani1 insa der's g U1Ue tU h Aret Fa rs~ Atsns spent several day settingupterboh BY GREG PARKER DAILY ARTS EDITOR ART FAIR. SOME HEAR THE PHRASE AND LAMENT THE CERTAIN GRIDLOCK AND CONGESTED SIDEWALKS. OTHERS JUMP FOR JOY, WHILE VISIONS OF FIRST-RATE ARTS AND CRAFTS COME TO MIND. IN EITHER CASE, ONE MUST RECOGNIZE THAT TH1 EVENT WE CALL "ART FAIR" IS BOTH UNIQUE AND EXTRAORDINARY. AND, A...…

…*ne hundredfive years ofeditori/freedom Wednesday July 17, 1996 Tuition Increases This chart shows the increase in first-year student tuition during the past seven years. The increase in tuition is *ne of the lowest since % 1980. 8.6% 7.9% $17,738 Regents to vote on new budget M New budget proposes Daily, Machen said he will deliver a Last year, tuition for lower-division in smallest tuition hike in1 "much more conservative" budget, state s...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily -- Wednesday, July 17, 1996 PROTESTERS Continued from Page 1 rug;' said Pastor Larry Davis. "The police can not take justice into their own hands; they're not vigilantes, they're peace officers." Protesters relayed their feelings on police misconduct, stating that if the conciel members did not launch an independent investigation, the citi- zens of Ann Arbor would do so them- selves. "We'll be continuing trying to expo...…