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…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 10, 1998 - 3 LOCAL/STATE .CRIME Higher education prof. speaks on diversity Angry driver spits on woman A person called the Department of Public Safety on Sunday afternoon to report she had been yelled at and spat on while trying to serve a subpoena to a University bus driver in a parking lot on Fuller Street. The woman said she approached the driver of the University shuttlebus and the man refused to spe...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 10, 1998 G be £irbitgun DutiIg 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 Daily's editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michi...…

… UmfAe t jIimithI I.T Tomorrow in Daily Arts: It's time for Os-car! Os-car, Os-car! The nominations for the 70th Annual Academy Awards were announced this morning, and Daily Arts will have the inside scoop on the hits and misses of the Academy's choices tomorrow. Tuesday February 10, 1998 5 77 % % X, -. I "- ffim Best' unite to honor Hopwood Hopwood Awards," is on display at the Special Collections Library (on the 7th floor of Harlan Hat...…

…6 The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 10, 1998 Ii 2 BDRM. APT. 1127 Church. 2 firs. Walk to campus. Prk ., furn., heat & H2O mcl., dwshr., A/C. $945. 248-348-1607. 2 BDRM. APTS.- Completely remodeled for Fall '98 near athletic campus. Call 741-9300. 2 BDRM. APT in quiet bldg. on central campus. One bdrm. is a suite, new carpeting. Lndry/prkg. avail. Sept. Ise. 417 So. Division. $860 + elec. 741-9622 111 -11 *******"**PARKING! ********** ...…

…* - artliquake victims get aid; some cce area RUSTAQ, Afghanistan (AP) - The first desperately needed aid trickled in yesterday for earthquake victims in Afghanistan's mountains - on trucks where roads were passable, on donkeys where snow and ice were too deep. Survivors slowly walked out, with stories of whole families lost. Frozen bodies were strewn across devastated wns and villages, many still unburied after s past Wednesday's 6.1-magnitud...…

…8 The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 10, 1998 6 Welcome to Breaking Records, a weekly collection of reviews of the music stry's new releases. Look forBreaking Records everv Tuesday in Daily Arts. IHA ' S SOLO DEBUT IS NO SMASH Sandler's lungs catc eke Adam Sandler, a rap dma, and a bunch of'80s icon, tdthem up. What do you get? s dtrack to Sandier's new m+ F Wedding Singer. -4ie movie takes place in 1985 the-music contained within it is...…

…N. I qi MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL IONA 102. Canisius 66 HARVARD 72, Colgate 66 UNC CHARLOTTE 77. Tulane 68 EAST CAROLINA 72, American 62 WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL No. 1 Tennessee 74, MISSISSIPPI ST. 52 No. 3 Old Dominion 78, AMERICAN 59 No. 13 Virginia 47, MARYLAND 45 COLLEGE HOCKEY The Seanpot Tournament Championship game Boston University 2, Havard 1 (O) Consolation game Boston College 4, Northeastern 1 tote £ ~tra m dl Tracking 'MI te...…

…N 10 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 10, 1998 Undermanned Blue upsets Ohio St. tankers Wolverines top Buckeyes with 12 swimmers By Uma Subramanian Daily Sports Writer It was an unexpected victory featuring an unexpected star. Last Friday, a shorthanded Michigan women's swimming team went into Ohio State territory as the underdog in its final dual meet of the year against the Buckeyes. And just as they have done all season, the Wolv...…

…News: 76-DAILY Advertising: 764-0554 C4br Unti One hundred seven years of editori freedom Monday February 9, 1998 -x.,. .,t < a ;> . ~. ¢e a w,..s ..r, u.,. r ~r: s x az > JT, y , r a: - . students keep eyes on '98 Olympics 1 Melissa Andrzejak For the Daily As Olympians in Nagano, Japan lace up their skates and wax their skis, students at the University are are turning on all the action. LSA junior Juliet Newcomer, a member of the Figure...…

…2A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 9, 1998 NATION/WORLD BURNHAM Continued from Page 1A at the reuse of the home as a way to pre- serve history and environment. "This teaches us a lot of things - it teaches us to recognize history and it teaches us about reusing old buildings to be environmentally sound," Schultz said. About 50 tons of coal, the energy used to produce all the bricks on the Burnham house, has been saved by recycli...…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 9, 1998 - 3A CAMPUS Hass, writers to read at Rackham in February Nationally acclaimed writers will read their work at Rackham Amphitheater this month as part of the *Jniversity's year-long Visiting Writers Series. Robert Hass is scheduled to give a poetry reading Feb.17 at 8 p.m. Hass, who was the U.S. poet laureate from 1996-1997, is also a literacy and environmental advocate. He current- l...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 9, 1998 UIbe Sidiiguu ilg 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 'It's good for the community in general to be reminded of our presence. It's a week of expressing pride in out identity. - RC junior Neela Ghosal, on the Queer Visibility Week events taking place this week on ...…

…Te .bratIng the Arts: The Shapiro Undergraduate Ubrary will hold its second night of afe Shapiro." Readings by undergraduate student writers will take place in the atrium of the library. The event is part of the University's celebration of the YoHA, Year of Humanities and Arts. Cafe Shapiro has free admission, and complimentary coffee will be served. The event begins at 8:30 p.m. Ufbe icii~mnRuitg. tomorrow in Daily Arts: ® Check out Breaki...…

…6A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 9, 1998 wlop 3 BDRM. APT. AVAIL. Sep. '98, year lease. Fum., neat & well kept. Landlord pays all util., free Indry. & prkg. $1100/mo. Call Dan or Grace at 662-3458. 3 BDRM. FOR FALL. $595 if pre-lease by March 31. 487-5750. 3 BDRM. HOUSE FOR rent, 1 blk. from Yost. $1000/mo. Avail. now. Carport, fenced yard, basement. Call 313-662-4954. 3 BDRM. HSE. 3 blocks to Med. Complex, new construction, dry.,...…

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 9, 1998 - 7A CAMP TAKAJO FOR BOYS, on Long Lko, Naples, Maine. Noted for picturesque location, exceptional facilities, and outstand- ing programs. June 22-August 23. Over 100 counselor positions in tennis, baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, golf, street tockey, roller hockey, swimming, sailing, ienoeing, waterskiing, scuba, archery, riflery, d ight training, journalism, photography, "Wo, woodworking,...…

…8 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 9, 1998 Forgettable 'Killers' could be replaced j 'Beyond' 0 By Matthew Barrett Daily Arts Writer A killer with a conscience. It's not exactly the most original idea to come out of Hollywood in the last few years, but the makers of "The Replacement Killers" had a twist for the common story, Chow Yun-Fat, someone most American moviegoers have x never heard of before. He is a legend in his homeland o...…

… UTI E r ttit Bat7llg PORTS ONDAY '~.' ~ bs awa ' MicAigan better seen ctMall MALL OF AMERICA, Minn. - First of all, Boss, I want you to sit down. Have a glass f water. Relax. I know you sent me to Minnesota to cover the Michigan bas- etball game. So that's exactly what I lid. Tipoff to tipoff. Didn't miss a sec- md. I just, uh, well, I never made it to Williams Arena. You see, I've been inside the Mall of America since Friday afternoon....…

…2B -- The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - February 9, 1998 The NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden, New York East 135, West 114 MVP: Michael Jordan, East How the AP Top 25 Fared last week'sssociate Press top 25 erfs college basketbal pol with results through Feb. & The new poll omesx out today. USA Today/ESPN Poll The new USA'Tay/ESPN coaches'top 25 college has- kettia'l pol wit h rests throughPFeb 8. Z~Jbr ShtdIm Otij [ 'J NBA S...…

…The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, February 9, 1998 - 3 Women's track runs to victory at Meyo By Josh Borkin and Chris Duprey Daily Sports Writers SOUTH BEND, Ind. -The Michigan women's track team entered Saturday's Meyo Invitational undefeated in three competitions. The Wolverines left Notre Dame still unscathed. That's the beauty of unscored meets. "Michigan was able to capture 10 events en route to a successful afternoon. No let...…

…4B - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - February 9, 1998 HocKEY goaltender Rob G puck away to Mk Clark Kosick, who !e victory. Third-period collapse kills Lakers again By Pranay Reddy , Daily Sports Writer DETROIT - 'It's all your fault, it's all your fault!' The harsh mantra Michigan hockey fans pelt at opposing goalies is often too harsh - of course, that's the point. But for once, on Saturday night, it was a bit more appropriate. With ...…

…BASKETBALL The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - February 9, 1998 - 5B I ROSE Continued from Page 1B me's first 37 minutes. I don't need to be in the arena to know that the Wolverines can't come back from a 16-point deficit if they miss nine free throws in the second half. And I certainly don't need to be there to know that if Minnesota makes 13 of its first 16 3-point attempts and scores 88 points, the Wolverines ain't gonna win. It's pret- ...…

…6B - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, February 9, 1998 WOMEN's BASKETBALL Big Ten standings Team Conf. Overall Illinois 9-2 15-6 Purdue 7-3 14-6 Iowa 7-3 10-9 .Penn State 7-4 13-8 Wisconsin 6-5 17-6 Michigan 6-5 14-7 Ohio State 6-5 13-7 Indiana 6-5 15-9 Michigan State 3-7 14-7 Northwestern 1-10 6-17 Minnesota 1-10 4-17 Yesterday's scores (home team in CAPS) Michigan 62, PURDUE 60 Michigan State 74, OHIO STATE 72 INDIANA 58, Penn ...…

… WRESTLING The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, February 9, 1998 - 7B M' wrestlers split weekend matches . v ' 9 ,. f By Jordan Field Daily Sports Writer You win some, you lose some. The No. 13 Michigan wrestling team learned this lesson firsthand over the weekend as the Wolverines whipped rival Ohio State, 31-3, on Friday, but fell to No. 1I1 Purdue, 18-15, on Saturday night. The two matches were Michigan's first home meets of the...…

…8B - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, February 9, 1998 SWIMMING Swimmers down Buckeyes, Spartans By Rick Freeman Daily Sports Writer "Derya Buyukuncu ... " The Canham Natatorium announcer boomed. And so Buyukuncu trotted between two rows of teammates, slapping palms and getting "chill bumps" as le listened to the litany of his accomplishments and those of his teammates. In their last meet at Canham, Michigan swimming and diving ...…

…ws: 76-DAILY vertising: 764-0554 2ltrial *ri One hundred seven years ofeditori'alfteedom Friday February 6, 1998 iV roup Katie Plona fly Staff Reporter In an effort to protect the interests of its embers in the lawsuit challenging the ersity's admissions policies, a coalition at includes high school students and sever- independent organizations filed a motion intervene and act as defendants in the case Detroit Federal Court yesterday. If...…

…2- The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 6, 1998 N AT1ON/ WORL D U.S. defense secretary to meet with Saudis AROUND THE NATION ,f. .._ ~ f y ,J t I ' e IRAQ Continued from Page 1 that Saddam is not to be trustedl and his past behavior gives little reason to believe he will yield. "Everyone hopes a diplomatic solution is available and can work, Blair said. "We all want that. But I think all of our experience of Saddam Hussein teach- es us th...…

… LOCAL/S TATE The Michigan Daily - Friday, September 6, 1998 - 3 YRIME0 Female student stuck In South uad room female resident of South Quad resi- ce hall called the Department of ublic Safety on Tuesday morning to eport that the door to her room was tuck shut. An anonymous caller fore- shadowed the event by telephoning her he night before, DPS reports state. The resident said that she received a nessage on her voicemail saying that she woul...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 6, 1998 c e artIC4igttit tjJU 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 'I don't see affirmative action as artificial, I se it as an important aspect of what we do.' - Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Principal Bob Galardi, discussing the increasing interest in affirmative action ...…

… u've waited so long for a new release from Pearl Jam, and Sony ants you to hear it. Tonight at Touchdown Cafe, you'll have the opportunity to sample new music from "Yield," hear some of the band's rare material and get some inside information. The excite- ment begins at 5 p.m. and lasts until 10. Eau ARTS Monday in Daily Arts: Are you uncertain if "Blues Brothers 2000" is worth your $7? Find out if Dan Akroyd can still make classic blues an...…

…6 - The Michigan Daily -- Friday, February 6, 1998 **********PARKING!********** On campus parking! Special rates! 665-8825. DILL CLINTON SCANDALIZED... by the sinfully low prices at the Annual Kiwanis Rummage Sale. Unbelievable selec- tion of new and used items. *Kiwanis Building* *Washington at First* *9a.m.-4p.m., Feb. 6 & 7* GOING TO EUROPE? Backpack for sale. Internal frame, very large, Jansport. Perfect for Eurail. $100. 485-4591. GOVERN...…

…LOCAL fakin faCility- derway .y Per Meyers Waily Staff Reporter In a unanimous vote Monday, the Ann Arbor City Council approved the Downtown Development Authority's choice of an architectural firm to han- PAUL TALANIAN/Daily dIe the design of a new parking struc- Attendant Brian Williams takes money at the Washington Street parking structure ture on Forest Street. yesterday. The DDA and the firm are scheduled last 50 years, and the steel bars ...…

…8- The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 6, 1998 'Amistad' panel distinguishes film's fact from fiction By Geordy Gantsoudes Daily Arts Writer "Amistad," the newest film by acclaimed director Steven Spielberg, tells the story of a slave revolt aboard the Spanish ship, "La Amistad." Academics discussed the accuracy of the informa- tion that was used in the silver screen production Wednesday in the Pendleton Room in the Union. Associate Provo...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 6, 1998 - 9 Stanford experiments with hardcore sound 'Homicide' slays competition By Colin Bartos Daily Arts Writer If you're looking for more of the same bland, mindless crap that's been circulating throughout the airwaves lately, don't look toward Stanford Prison Experiment. You say you've never heard of it? Shame on you, because the longer you stay ignorant, the longer you miss out. Not unlike Stan...…

… MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL No.2 N. CAROLINA 97, No 1 Duke 73 NO. 4 ARIZONA 112 Washington 81. No. 5 UTAH 83, Brigham Young 68 OREGON 97, No. 6 UCLA 81 No. 12 N. MEXICO 89, Wyoming. 59 No. 14 ARKANSAS 100. No. 16 Mississippi 87 No. 20 Cincinnati 109. DEPAUL 73 No. 25 Geo. Wash. 82, SASALLE 65 AKRON 69, Eastern Michigan 67 WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL No. 20 WASH. 77, No. 9 Arizona 73 No. 10 Vanderbilt 72. MISSISSIPPI STATE 66 r No. 12 FLORIDA 80...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 6, 199871 Purdue is boiling over with payback for Blue in mind By Andy Latack Daily pois Wrter Four times this season, the Purdue women's basketball team has welcomed a Big Ten foe to Mackey Arena. Each time, the Boilermakers have sent their opponent packing with a loss. M ichigan (6-5 Big Ten, 14-6 overall) hopes to break that trend Saturday, but don't count on Purdue to be a gracious host -- considerin...…

…12 - The MichiganDaily- Friday, February 6, 1998 FRIDAYFOCUS --- The past, ; :; 0 0 By Katie Plona and Peter Romer-Friedman Daily Staff Reporters In the coming months, the eyes of lawyers, legislators and educators across the nation will focus on two lawsuits that challenge the use of race in the University's admissions policies. If either lawsuit reaches the U.S. Supreme Court, it would mark the first high court decision on affirma...…

…C t' IIWFqw It News: 76-DAILY Advertising: 764-0554 One hundred seven years ofeditorial7 freedom Thursday February 5, 1998 1 111 lgljl milli ll lig I if Lewis named NCAA decision 1prolonged Rackham By Jennifer Yachnin Daily Staff Reporter Rackham interim Dean Earl Lewis was selected as the graduate school's permanent dean yesterday, pending approval by the University Board of Regents at its meeting later this month. "I think it is a ...…

…2A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 5, 1998 PATION ORLD Pecnaeswrut n tnof BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Would-be peacemakers from around the world pressed Iraq yesterday to end a standoff over weapons inspections with diplomacy before Washington does it with air strikes. Word emerged of possible progress, including an Iraqi offer at compromise. Russia insisted there were signs of optimism, but President Boris Yeltsin, using language reminis...…

… LOCAL/S TATE The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 5, 1998 - 3A ESEARCH/ Campuswide technology plan in the works The University may go through a ries of changes in the near future that would re-direct information technology funding campuswide. The Information Technology Strategic Directions Group was formed to address these issues and to make bet- ter use .of the limited resources at the University. The use of these resources has been un...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 5, 1998 Ul|e aidTigan tailg 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 Daily' editorial board. All other articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michiga...…

… LOCAL! Mlternative WeekendsF expand service opportunites Rachel Groman where students help at a soup kitchen unteers stayed at a ministry center and r the Daily maintained by the Detroit Rescue with a Proun from Aricors y te etoi Rsce it a grupfrmAmri.rs The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 5, 1998 - 5A Sweet dreams vertisements for Alternative Spring decorate the campus and flood stu- nts' e-mail accounts. These communi- service progr...…

…6A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 5, 1998 =-i "I 5; **********PARKING!********** On campus parking! Special rates! 665-8825. BILL CLINTON SCANDALIZED... by the sinfully low prices at the Annual Kiwanis Rummage Sale. Unbelievable selec- tion of new and used items. *Kiwanis Building* *Washington at First* *9a.m.-4p.m., Feb. 6 & 7* GOING TO EUROPE? Backpack for sale. Internal frame, very large, Jansport. Perfect for Eurail. $100. 48...…

… LOCAL/STATE The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 5, 1998 - 7A &HOPS ntinued from Page 1A work out something like this," Bathish said. Tabitha Treber, an employee who worked at the Cava Java on Main Street and followed the shop to the Union, said the Union is better for the coffee shop atmosphere than its previ- qus location. "We're doing a lot more business over here," Treber said. "People on Main Street thought the store would have sand...…

…8A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 5, 1998 NATION/WORLD I Rescuers fail to find bodies at crash sight Rescuers believe none of the plane's 104 passengers survived, CLAVERIA, Philippines (AP) - Rescuers searching the crash site of a DC-9 airliner high on a steep Philippine mountain ridge failed yesterday to find any passengers or large plane fragments in the dense jungle. Rescue officials offered little hope that any of the 104 peo...…

… S x, ara s frt TAPS COLLEGE BASKETBALL No 19 Michigan St. 84, OHIO STATE 58 No 3 Kansas 83, IOWA STATE 62 No. 9 Kentucky 63, LOUISIANA STATE 61 No. 10 Stanford 74, CALIFORNIA 72 PRO BASKETBALL UTAH 101. Chicago 93 MINNESOTA 95, New York 88 Miami 98, PHILADELPHIA 84 WASHINGTON 104. Cleveland 88 PRO HOCKEY BUFFALO 2. Boston 2 TORONTO 3. St. Louis 2 DALLAS 1. Philadelphia 0 NEW JERSEY 2. Ottawa 0 Ulb £d$ftm lati Need something to do tomorro...…

…1OA - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 5, 1998 football recruits Doylestown, Penn./Central Bucks West RECRUITS Continued from Page 9A reminded him of the goals from when he came in here last summer (to visit). "I reminded him of the things he told me a week ago." A state track champion in the 100- meter dash last spring in California. it is Fargas' speed that had coaches pounding down his door. "He has tremendous speed," Carr said. "...…

…The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 5, 1998 - 11A *Men's track to work out kinks Saturday Optimistic runners off to Meyo Invite Women's track team hopes for solid showing in South Bend, eyes Big Tens By Rick Harpster Daily Sports \ritcr After its third-place finish in last eekend's Michigan Intercollegiates, the Michigan men's track team travels to South Bend this weekend to compete in Saturday's Meyo Invitational. Hosting schools suc...…

…12A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 5, 1998 4 EN IORS Aotlnued from Page VA Johnson and Bunting are the utility- women, and while they haven't quali- d for NCAAs yet, they're no slouch- es themselves. While not NCAA record-holders, both Johnson and unting are consistent point-scorers and are integral to Michigan's dual .meet success. Johnson is an eight-time All- American and a six-time Big Ten champion. She is versatile in the meet...…

…I The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 5, 1998 - 13A continue tear, beat Ohio Stat Illinois grabs sole possession of second place with victory over Minnesota COLUMBUS (AP) - The best kept- It was also the Buckeyes' 14th Big Ten loss Michael Redd, leading the Big Ten in secret in the Big Ten is also the best team in in a row, extending another school record. ing for freshman, topped Ohio State wit the Big Ten. The 26-point loss tied the thi...…

…14A - The Michigan Datly - Thursday, February 5, 1998 NATION/WORLD Dental prof. helps smokers kick habit Nicotine- rich leaf By William Nash Daily Staff Reporter Four female University students stand on the corner of South University and East University avenues with four male companions. They take puffs from ciga- rettes, but the females don't inhale. Their inexperience with tobacco shows in the way they fumble with the cigarettes. Dental ...…