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…rlit =The film and video studies department celebrates the end of the academic year with a special screening of student films. Check out the best and brightest the department has to offer at a screening of films, videos and animation by student filmmakers. the screening begins at 4 p.m. Saturday in the East Hall auditori- um. UlbeLid igan ?~ail The Summer Daily Daily Arts will return in the weekly Daily beginning May 4. Throughout the summe...…

…12 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 Magical effects save 'Merlin' By Michael Galloway Daily TV/New Media Editor When NBC released a "rough cut" of its new miniseries that premieres on Sunday, special effects were only partially fin- ished, painted background mattes of castles had not been added into shots, and a lot of music editing was yet to be done when this tape was recorded. Therefore, "Merlin" will have to be reviewed mer...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 -1' Crowd captures NOFX essence By Gabe Fajuri Daily Arts Witer Full of an audience that consisted mainly of 12-year-olds and their par- ents, Clutch Cargo's was bursting with action on Saturday evening. Despite an extremely early door time at 5 p.m. the former church was filled to capacity for NOFX's first appearance in the Detroit area in almost two years. Hi-Standard, a Japanese punk rock trio, ...…

…14 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 'Players' loses big By Geordy Gantsoudes Daily Arts Writer Ever since his impressive debut in "Boyz N The Hood," Ice Cube has made some questionable choic- es in the roles he chooses to accept. "Friday," a hilar- ious comedy co-starring Chris Tucker marked one of his better choices. So when he chose to team up with the same group again for "The Players Club," one might have thought this was a ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday April 21. 1998 -15 ThankYou for Caring The 1997-1998 University of Michigan United Jewish Appeal Half Shekel Campaign gratefully acknowledges those who have taken a stand with the Jewish people in their effort to help repair the world., Contributors' 4 Amanda Oppenhleimer Greg; Sherman Geoffrey Dworkin Yaron Prywes Banry ILenson Beverly Betel Bethliun David Schwartz Blair Rothstein Libby Levin Adam Kotok [Jan M...…

…16 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 ICE CUBE PLAYS WITH PERFECTION ON CLUB' Wainwright's 'Ship' docks at greatness i For those who doubted, Ice Cube is back, with a vengeance. Many thought he fell off after making the classic "Death-Certificate," but didn't want to believe the Cube-spearheaded "Westside Connection" was the truth. To those people, Ice Cube gives a big middle finger, he gives them "The Players Club" movie and s...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 - 17 Darkest 'Days' lie Westward Clutch rides 'Elephant' 14 Probably experiencing its "Darkest Days," Stabbing Westward has finally released a follow up to "Wither, Blister, mu and Peel," which featured the hit sin- le "Shame." The first single from "Darkest *t Days, is "Save Stabbing Yourself." On this w. track Stabbing worthwhile lyrics. On "Save Yourself," vocalist Christopher Hall screams, "...…

…18 - The Michigan, Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 NATIONJWORLD RESEARCH Continued from Page 1. "We do perceive as a problem that senior facul- ty members ... have not been available to under- graduate students," said Kenny, who is also presi- dent of State University of New York at Stony Brook. "These are great institutions, but there are things we can do better." Lincoln Faller, the University's associate dean for undergraduate education,...…

…scoreboardTaig ivcton SAL B LAGUE in NAHEM 4 ARIOAwhen exams are finished and school's out, The S ~ all STON6, r6. K taansa Cs~ty aty atMichigan Daily keeps on keepin' on! Check out Darly J~nes3 OT Yankees{11 Cievelard 5(111 SEATTLE. inc Sports every Monday throughout the summer. And._ip3 tat .hv iebek Tuesday SPORTS April 21, 1998 JOHN KRAFT/Bai yler Steketee has been steady on the mound for the Wolverines, but on Sunday, egave up a ninth-in...…

…20 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 I I1Loss of Howard will be Williams' gainw Thomas, Jackson also in backfield mix; recruits check out spring action from stands By Mark Snyder yards, Thomas established himself as he said after Saturday's game, "but ichigan lost a number of outstand DailyS ports Editor the leading returning tailback e Lc\rhodis expected back. We should leaders. Five Wolverines . .lo At Michigan, the backfield...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 - 21 Wen Ifr gets a little hairy, lose yoursefinsz Michigan hockey I it's done. It's over with. It was tough --- almost painful, even - but I did it. After all, I had no choice. I rinsed off the cold razor, washed my face and lathered it up. And what was left after I finished? A year's worth of my life, it seemed, everything I had gone through, everything I had experienced - all it anounted to wa...…

…22 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 Eisner's squad primed for Big Tens - and beyond By Mark Francescutti Iaily Sports Writer N Michigan men's tennis coach Brian Eisner says his team is looking far past the Big Ten Championships, even fur- ther than the regional championships. The Wolverines are experienced and deep -- and one of the most dangerous teams in the country. What better time than now for the Wolverines to make a run ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 - 23 The recruiting game The Michigan men's basketball team may be getting hit hard by graduation this year, but the Wolverines have landed a couple recruits to step in next year. Chris Young, a center from Catholic Central High School, committed during the early signing period. And now, sources within the organization confirm that Leon Jones, a swingman from Battle Creek, will be with the team ne...…

…24 The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 M-Schedule Women's golf at Big Ten Championships, State College, all day Tuesday, April 21 Softball vs. Purdue, Alumni Field, 2 p.m. (DH) Baseball vs. Notre Dame, Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. Friday, April 24 Men's Track at Penn. Relays, Philadelphia, all day Women's Track at Drake Relays, Des Moines, Iowa, all day Saturday, Apr. 25 Softball vs. Iowa, Alumni Field, 1 p.m. (DH) Men's tennis vs. Illinoi...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 - 25 3 more recruits for issued for former i center Tarolev M men's TRACK Continued from Page 23 the 1,500 or the 800," said Harvey. "The only other person that might qualify is Charles DeWildt in the pole vault. "Those guys won't (be trying to qualify) at Penn because they will be running the relays. But normally, they'll be running their same events each week for the next two or three weeks." '...…

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…WE 4 wd 0 News: 76-DAILY Advertising: 764-0554 One hundred seven years of editorialfreedom Monday April 20, 1998 a 4; ' 1 1't wi l9 a 1. !1 i 8 low Women march to take back night Lee Palmer Daily Staff Reporter "What do we want? Safe streets! When do we want it? Now!" More than 400 women marched through the streets of Ann Arbor at the 19th annual Take Back the Night march and rally held Saturday night shouting, chanti- ng and carrying si...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 20, 1998 NATION/WoRLD Western leaders set date for start of trade AROUND f" acv, \ I NAT", 1j SANTIAGO, Chile - Leaders of the Western Hemisphere's 34 democracies overlooked political and economic uncertainties yesterday and forged ahead with a bold plan for hemispheric duty-free trade by 2005. They directed negotiations to begin in September. The assembled leaders, at the second Summit of the America...…

…LOCAL/STATE -- The Michigan DaIll April 20, 1998 *"CAMPUS Michigan Sea Grant receives $1.2 1milion grant The Michigan Sea Grant was recently awarded S1.2 million by the National Sea Grant College Program. - The Michigan Sea Grant, which receives state funding, is composed of 44 faculty, staff members and students from both the University and Michigan State University. The grant will help the organization maintain more than 30 projects relat...…

…MMMI 4 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 20, 1998 t1ie £lirbi~twn 3&dIg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCHILLACI Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Dailys editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Mich...…

… LOCAL/S TATE The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 20, 1998 - 5 Senate takes up cloning ban Ceremony s honors latino/a LANSING (AP) - Alarmed by the cloning of the sheep Dolly, the Michigan Senate is slated this week to shepherd through a bill to forbid the cookie-cutter process from being used c people. The chamber is slated to open debate on four bills to prohibit human cloning while - supporter; hope - not dis- couraging potentially valu...…

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…8 -- The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 20, 1998 LOCAL/STATE CARWASH Continued from Page 1 the Athletic Department to come together for a cause we support." Wolbert said. "It's a good way for us to remember Jeff by handing out a schol- arship every year." Michigan wrestler Corey Grant, who participated in the car wash, said the scholarship is a good way for members of the University community to remem- ber Reese. "Jeff was my best friend. 1 ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 20, 1998 - 9 Open discussions of reform spread to China's universities The Washington Post BEIJING -The intellectual seeds of liberal politi- cal reform are sprouting here, making this the most open spring since the massive pro-democracy demon- strations in Tiananmen Square were crushed nine years ago. Influential intellectuals here in the capital are talking about promoting individual rights, expand- ing ...…

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 20, 1998 NATION/WORLD views of Peres, Shamir d i ffer TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - It all comes down to a simple formula. But whose? Former prime minister Shimon Peres believes peace is Israel's most pressing need and a price must be paid in land to attain it. Yitzhak Shamir, Israel's other surviving ex-premier, argues land is the Jewish state's most sacred commodity, and nothing, not even peace, can just...…

…e Hopwood Awards ceremony takes place t awards ceremony honors outstanding writing John Barth will give the opening lecture. The some of the finest writing talent this side of t ceremony begins at 3:30 p.m. at Rackham A is free. 'Hootenan By Curtis Zimmermann Daily Arts Writer Over the years, trends in popular music have come and gone, but country music has main- tained popularity despite the ever-changing musi- cal landscape. Anyone who doubt...…

…12 -_The Michigan Daily Mo dyMA rl20n98day,_ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ __April_ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ __20,_ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ __1.998_ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ HAS THE NATION'S PASTIME BECOME PAST TENSE? 0 With the release of 'Major League: Back to the Minors,' By Daily Arts Writer Matthew Barrett Recent screen outings place diamond flicks in the rough the once-great baseball film genre continues its extended slump. "I belie...…

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 20, 1998 - 13 Bern delivers his 'Eggs' to Ark 'Moon' takes giant leap for Emmy HOLLYWOOD (AP) 1cm." "Emmys, we have a prob- By Amy Barber Daily Arts Writer For years, Dan Bern has been traveling from city to city across the United States, playing mostly in relatively small folk clubs for crowds who go to his concerts with very minimal prior knowl- edge of his music. But once concertgoers hear his sarcas...…

…14 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 20, 1998 'Dalloway' By Gerard Cohen-Vrignaud Daily Arts Writer Like a painter's brushstroke, "Mrs. Dalloway" unfolds deliberately, revealing layers of colors and textures previously unseen. Based on the Virginia Woolf novel of the same name, "Mrs. Dalloway" breathes new life into a frequently explored sub- ject - London upper-class society. "Mrs Dalloway" is not to be confused with the numerous Merchant...…

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 20, 1998 - 15 Affectless 'Object' lets down A4niston By Prashant Tamaskar Daily Arts Nriter Capitalizing on what is becoming a popular motion picture trend, "The {.oject of My Affection" is Hollywood's glossy answer to "Chasing Amy," last year's highly praised indie phenomenon about a romance doomed by issues of sexual *eference. Although "Object" doesn't mea- sure up to its predecessor, the film, surprising...…

…16 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 20, 1998 U; Seniors Say Thanks! Presented by the Alumni Association To: "Je-per" Molano From: Melissa Jugo Thank you so much for helping me from day 1! You are a wonderful friend and I wanted to tell you how much I appreci- ate you! Love, Melissa To: DK (my stargazer) From: Jenny Godb Thank ou r your iendship - Peabo y's, atimore, trips to Meijer... To: CN (mon petit poutine) From: Jenny Godby Thank...…

…The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - April 20, 1998 - 17 "TV stars welcome gymnasts By Vaughn R. Klug Daily Sports Writer LOS ANGELES - Actor John Lithgow, star of NBC's hit comedy "Third Rock from the Sun," appeared at Friday's women's gym- nastics Super 6. Lithgow appeared before a crowd of 3,000-plus and delivered an introduction in tune with the tour- nament's "The Stars Come Out" heme. Despite his time constraints, Lithgow makes an effo...…

…18 - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday, April 20, 1998 SOFTBALL SERIES SCORE MICHIGAN 3, NORTHWESTERN 0 Whatever her name, she still torches 'Cats for 7 RBI NORTHWEST Player Peterson cf Chambers 2b Siebel cdh/p Hattabaugh If Shull c Nesbitt lb Prezell rf Jones ss Nelsons3b DeBoard p/dh TERN (0) MICHIGAN (11) AB R H BI Player AB8RH BI 3 000 Conrad1b 3 2 22 1 0 00 Taterf 2 3 20 2 0 20 0 appo ph 1000 3 0 0 0 Gentile c 3 2 3 4 2 0 0 0 Beard ...…

…BASEBALL The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday, April 20, 1998 - 19 'i SMRIAI Michfigan ES S RE i State 3, Michigan 1 'M' drops thrilling series finale, loses three of four to Spartans Key play: SAfter Mic 'a, in took a one-mun lead in the hottom ofC the eighth in Sunday's series finale, Spartans left fielder Tom Hartley halted the Wolverines' chances of splitting the series. Hartley belted a two out, two-run homer to right field in the ninth...…

…20 - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - April 20, 1998 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference No. 1 Chicago (62-20) vs. No. 8 New Jersey (43-39) No. 4 Charlotte (51-31) vs. No. 5 Atlanta (50-32) No. 2 Miami (55-27) vs. No. 7 New York (43-39) No. 3 Indiana (58-24) vs. No. 6 Cleveland (47-35) Yesterday's Games NEW JERSEY 114, Detroit 101 ATLANTA 101, Miami 89 CHARLOTTE 89, Orlando 76 Philadelphia 107, TORONTO 78 Western Conference No. 1 Utah (62-...…

…_ _ _ _ _The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday, April 20, 1998 - 21 ,ountdown to championship begins for 'M' By Chris Duprey Daily Sports Writer Winning the Big Tlen championship has two effects on the Michigan women's track team's reputation. The title earned the Wolverines instant respect around the conference, lofting expectations to the level of perennial superpowers Illinois and Wisconsin. But in winning the indoor portion, Michigan has a* p...…

…Wbz Iiduigun ailg POR * .OA IN 11111.ffI . . 'M' softball, Gentile wallop Northwestern Brady shines in Spring 1y J. Berka Daily Sports Writer Yesterday was a big day at Alumni Field. The Michigan softball team tpened its new lockerroom facility to its fans and honored the building's benefac- tor, Donald Shepherd. The pep band even made its initial appearance at Alumni Field this season. Although it was a cold, windy, rainy day, Michigan ...…

…ews: 76-DAILY dvertising: 764-0554 2 2b 4v dUl F M m MM" One hundred seven years of editorzalfreedom Friday April 17, 1998 I opwood AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Univesity of Texas hibiting it under a hi ystem officials said they hope an appeal of the race as a factor in ad etleient ruling in the Hopwood v. the In 1996, the 5th U. ersity of Texas School of Law case will lead ruled that the law a reevaluation of affirmative. action policies in admi...…

… 2 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, April 17, 1998 4 Tornadoes kill five in Tennessee, Arkansas NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tornadoes tore through Tennessee and Arkansas yesterday, blowing out windows in hundreds of buildings and ripping off roofs in downtown Nashville and splintering mobile homes in rural areas. No deaths were reported in Nashville, but four peo- pie, including a little boy and his sister, were killed before dawn by tornadoes...…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Friday, April 17, 1998 - 3 mCRIME Man assaulted with knife on Monroe Street A man called the Department of Public Safety on Wednesday night to report he was assaulted by a suspicious man on Monroe Street. The caller said he was hanging signs on Monroe Street when a man approached him. The man started talking to the caller, who said he initially told the man to leave him alone, reports ate. The subject then p...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, April 17, 1998 Uwe mtrbtottti mttillu 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan LAURIE MAYK Editor in Chief JACK SCHILLACI Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of the majority of the Dailys editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michigan ...…

…Tl- f'%-:1- r-A- A --.I A -7 .4 nrO LOCAL/STATE e v a / .Panelists encourage environmental justice legislation .0 By Lee Palmer .Daily Staff Reporter Environmental activists met with students last night in the Michigan Union to address what they see as a failure of the Michigan Legislature to enact effective environmental policy. LSA senior Trisha Miller, who chairs The Environmental Clearinghouse that sponsored *the panel, said the event w...…

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… What a 'Glee'-ful weekend The Men's Glee Club will perform their annual spring concert this weekend at Hill Auditorium. It's the vocally inclined University students as they sing their way out of winter semester and into finals. The Annual Spring Concert begins at 8 p.m. at Hill Auditorium. Call 764-1448 for ticket information. rbpe £kdIrigau ldg Monday in Daily Arts: The Daily film staffers bring reviews of the films released this weekend...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, April 17, 1998 - 9 Machines march into 'Battle' at Clutch Cargo's tonight By Colin Bartos Daily Arts Witer Life couldn't be sweeter for the Suicide Machines right now. With a new record just in stores a week and a half ago, and about to launch a U.S. tour tonight in their hometown, vocalist Jay Navarro, guitarist Dan Suicide Machine, bassist Royce Nunley, and a brand- new drummer are ready to take over the worl...…

…-0--Mm Mlmml--Wm MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Chi. White Sox 8, BALTIMORE 2 FLORIDA 12, Philadelphia 4 Milwaukee 5, MONTREAL 3 (14 inn.) Chi. Cubs 8, NY METS 4 ST. LOUIS 5, Arizona 4 Arizona 8, ST. LOUIS 2 Los Angeles 4, COLORADO 3 NHL HOCKEY Pittsburgh 3, CAROLINA 1 Montreal 2, OTTAWA 0 Philadelphia 7, FLORIDA 3 NY ISLANDERS 4, Tampa Bay 0 COLORADO 3, San Jose 1 New Jersey at CHICAGO, inc. 2e £kIMian J dl The Student Athletic Advisory Council w...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, April 17. 1998 - 11 *Top pro prospect to start against Michigan The NFL Draft Now that their days in the maize and blue are over, some of Michigan's finest football players will try and make the cut in professional ranks tomorrow at the Draft (noon. ESPN). Some of the marquee Wolverines with draft hopes are Charles Woodson, Brian Griese, Chris Floyd, Chris Howard and Glen Steele. Here's the order By Andy La ta...…

…12 The Michigan Daily - Friday, April 17, 1998 FRIDAYFOCUS L\ -'7 '4- I-I-M mml 1 -p D i Mor this e than school titles make year one worth remembering Above: Everything came up roses this year for Eric Mayes' Wolverines, who thrilled the campus community by overcoming the nation's toughest schedule to win their first national championship since 1948. Mayes, a senior co-captain, missed most of the season after suffering a knee ...…