…c Illic1 i an ail..V Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, January 7, 2009 michigandaily.com COURSE EVALUATIONS Online evals go smoothly MAX COLLINS/Daily Ann Arbor resident Nick Jacobsen smokes a cigarette yesterday inside Fleetwood Diner. Despite expectations that a bill to ban smoking in public places would pass during the Michigan legislature's lame-duck session, the state House and Senate failed to reach a compromise on two separate bills l...…
…4 2A - Wednesday, January 7, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com MOVING BACK IN When grades aren't on time It's a University-wide policy that professors sub- mit their final grades with- in 72 hours of giving their final exams, but University administrators don't enforce the policy. Instead the deans of indi- vidual schools are charged with making sure professors get their grades in on time. Alan Deardorff, associ- ate dean at th...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Gupta considered for surgeon general position President-elect Barack Obama has approached CNN's chief medi- cal correspondent, Sanjay Gupta, to be the country's next surgeon general, the cable network said yes- terday. CNN said it has kept Gupta from reporting on health care poli...…
…4 4A - Wednesday, January 7, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu GARY GRACA ROBERT SOAVE COURTNEY RATKOWIAK EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position oftthe Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely t...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 5A Theatrics can't land Fall Out Boy on its feet By JACK PORTER able but memorable cut. "America's DailyArts Writer Suitehearts" stands out due to its tightly wound funk groove buffet- Pop-punk's popularity is wan- ed by angular guitars and a soulful ing, and Fall Out Boy knows it. tenor vocals a la Maroon S's Adam So Pete Wentz Levine, but suffers fromstale lines and compan...…
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… The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com How the U' saves energy over break Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 7A THE NEXT CHAPTER Resident advisors checked rooms to make sure power wasn't wasted By STEPHANIE STEINBERG Daily StaffReporter After Bursley Hall residents left for winter vacation, LSA junior John Ray - a Bursley resi- dent advisor - entered 88 rooms to check if students defrosted their freezers, unplugged appli- ances and turned off li...…
…0 8A - Wednesday, January 7, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com MILK From Page 5A Sant steal the show. After directing indie gems like "My Own Private Idaho" and "Paranoid Park" and mainstream hits like "Good Will Hunting" and "Finding Forrester," Van Sant finally found a balance with "Milk." Between mass appeal and obscure art, "Milk" is a film that deserves both applause and guilt- free tears. Van Sant, a gifted visu- alist, alle...…
…The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com I January 7, 2009 'M' looks to shake road-game troubles By ANDY REID Daily Sports Editor Before the season, Michigan men'sobasketball coach John Beilein knew what the Wolverines needed to do to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1998. Turnsome heads in the nonconference season. Two wins against top-five opponents on national television - check. Protect Crisler Arena against Big Ten foes. A...…
…4 2B - January 7, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wolverines win out at Orange Bowl Classic English class resumes in Wash tenaw County a First-year coach focuses on team bonding during weeklong trip By MARTY LAROUERE Daily Sports Writer Though the Michigan football team didn't go bowling this year, the men's swimming team did - and it dominated. No. 4 Michigan won all of its 11 events against competition from Duke, Rutgers a...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com January 7, 2009 - 3B Balanced attack propels Blue to tournament title By CHRIS MESZAROS Daily Sports Editor DETROIT - Entering this sea- son, Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson stressed the importance of balanced scoring if the Wolver- ines wanted to repeat their success- es from last year. But the first NOTEBOOK half of the season was marred with inconsistency. The Wolverines' top scorers were lightin...…
…4B - January 7, 2009 S -I portsWednesday The Michigan Daily -- michigandailycom SportsWednesday The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom PAPAJOHNS.COM BOWL , RUTGERS 29, NORTH CAROLINA STATE 23 And the game ball goes to: The Scarlet Knights." After startingtheir first Ray Rice-less season 1-5, they rifled off seven straight wins, capping an improbable turn- around with a win over the Wolfpack. Best bowlname: This one. Why not just the Papa J...…
…iii - . V V U W w 0 v -W, -W From the picket line utside the gates of Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia on Nov.18, 25,000 people gathered to protest the School of the Americas. But you wouldn't have gotten that from any major newspaper. The facility, recently renamed the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, trains Latin American soldiers for com- bat in their countries - although many maintain that the graduates part...…
… U U U U V -IF W- 9- _W W- W- w .w I - Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - The Michigan Daily 40 Magazine Editor: Jessica Vosgerchian Editor in Chief: Gary Graca Managing Editor: Courtney Ratkowiak Photo Editor: Sam Wolson Multimedia Editor: David Azad Merian Junk Drawer: Brian Tengel Center spread design: Lan Truong Cover photo illustration: Sam Wolson The Statement is The Michigan Daily's news magazine, distributed every Wednesday during...…
… -9 V 9 V V 9 9 v s 0 Wednesday, January 0" Daily ABOUT CAMPUSTR A T4RE jUm4i o --q QUOTES OF THE WEEK "We are hoping and pray- ...patients were lymg ing that they will not be everywhere, and people able to deny what the Lord were dying before they has ordained." got treatment." - -ROLAND BUIRRIS a former Illinois attor Donation duds 'U' to eccentric donors: Thanks, but no thanks The big donors to the University are easy to spot. The ...…
…V V V V V M- m m m 0 w 9 w w w w w WensaJnay7 200 - wh ihia a 4 The Michigan Daily -Wednesday, January 7, 2009 Consider these options: A. Every student shaves his face or puts on his make-up before he visits home. B. Every student shaves their face or puts on their make- up before they visit home. C. Every student shaves hiS or her face or puts on his or her make-up before he or she visits home.. D. Every student shaves hir face or ...…
…be ffidi an Baijl Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, December 9, 2008 michigandaily.com RESCWING THE AUTO INDUSTRY Congress nears deal on bailout Leftover Nike shoes sit ready to be shipped out yesterday from a warehouse owned by First Class Services in Ann Arbor. After signing a contract with Adidas, the University Athletic Department decided to give the excess Nike apparel to veterans in Michigan and Iraq. 'U'V givin1Wg Nike apparel to vetsl ...…
…2 - Tuesday, December 9, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com AN 2 - Tuesday, December 9, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom ~ ro DAILY SENIOR STAFFERS SAY GOODBYE This is the last paper edited aed produced is large part hy this year's eraduating seniors. To read their reflections on their time at The Michigan Daily, visit michigandaily.com/goodbyeO8 Back row: Sports Night Editer Colt Eoseesweig, Seeior Sperts Editer Dar Fe...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON With budget cuts, Obama's options are limited Barack Obama promises a line- by-line scrub of the federal budget to root out wasteful programs. But as a practical matter, entire chapters of the $3 trillion federal budget are off limits - and the pres- ident-elect's Democratic allies in Congress are bracing to defend farm subsidies, weapons systems and ...…
…4 - Tuesday, December 9, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com L 4e fitIC41*0an+ai(m Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ANDREW GROSSMAN EDITOR IN CHIEF GARY GRACA EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR GABE NELSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations...…
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…0 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com SPEAKER From Page 1 Throughout his speech, Portney advocated amarket-based approach to both of these problems. Citing stats that show the U.S. uses far more petroleum per per- son than the rest of the world, Portney said importing about 12 million barrels of oil each day, as the U.S. currently does, causes many severe problems for the country. He said reducing con- sumption is necessary and raising pet...…
…8 - Tuesday, December 9, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Filmmaker delves into federal debt By HANS YADAV tions of the national debt because Daily Arts Writer of all the financial jargon associ- ated with the topic. However, Change seems to be in demand this is an area where "I.O.U.S.A." these days. But the adjustment shines. The film does a great job in the White explainingallthe terminologyin a House is only way that pretty muc...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 9 Novak hits big shots for Blue in upset Freshman scores career-high 14 in Saturday's victory By ALEX PROSPERI Daily Sports Writer There are big shots and then there are really big shots. In the Michigan men's basketball team's upset of then-No. 4 UCLA, freshman Stu Douglass hit an off- balance 3-pointer to give the Wol- verines a late lead. In order for Michigan to beat No....…
…10 - Tuesday, December 9, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 10 - Tuesday, December 9, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom ~ ,m THINK YOU RE AN EXPERT ON MICHIGAN ATHLETICS? PROVE IT. WRITE FOR DAILY SPORTS. E-MAIL ANDYREID@UMICH.EDU This explains all the losses fter going 10-22 last season, the Michigan basketball eam has a chance to make the NCAA Tournament this year. Some might suggest that the returning players have a...…
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…Iie dIidIgan &xilj Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, December 8, 2008 michigandaily.com "U' endowment falls 20 to 30 percent S Economic downturn in investment value disappear in a matter of months. has caused billions The decline means the Univer- sity of Michigan's endowment, val- in losses for colleges ued at approximately $7.6 billion as of June 30, could have lost between By ANDY KROLL $1.52 billion and $2.28 billion in Daily News Editor va...…
…4 2A - Monday, December 8, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4c sIdWIC4an allj 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.cor ANDREW GROSSMAN ELAINA BUGLI Editor in Chief Dusaness Manager 734-647-3336 734-764-0558 grossman@michigandaily.com bugli@michigandaily.com Rivalry gets inappropriate A PACK OF LYRES Yale University's marching band has been suspended because of a prop used during the football game between...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Economy will get worse before it gets better, Obama says President-elect Barack Obama said the economy seems destined to get worse before it gets better and he pledged a recovery plan "that is equal to the task ahead." Obama also said in an interview broadcast yesterday that the sur- vival of the domestic car-making capacity is important, yet any bailout must be "conditioned on an ...…
…4A - Monday, December 8, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com I C74C MC4 an i19 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ANDREW GROSSMAN EDITOR IN CHIEF GARY GRACA EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR GABE NELSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations rep...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, December 8, 2008 -5A Away from the pack ByANNIE LEVENE Daily Arts Writer James Franco is having a really great year. Between outshining the current king of stoner com- edy, Seth Rogen, in this summer's "Pineapple Express" and generat- ing buzz for his role in director Gus Van Sant's "Milk," Franco has proven himself to be the rare kind of actor who seems to appeal to all demographics. Women wan...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, December 8, 2008 - 7A Vigil caps campus World AIDS week St locc tea A sm Arbor r gathere cold Di light v died of The for Wo rallies, els and drawin of HIV States "Son forgott we hav what w tion ba foundir enaw I work, volunte and AI the eve The which celebra ry of V sored b commu udent groups, Spectrum Center, which was for- merly known as the University's al organizations LGBT center; the Yp...…
…8A - Monday, December 8, 2008 Bill Sneezington (left) avoids spreading germs to the rest of his band. Breaking the barrier CHRISTMAS From Page 5A Christmas Tale," little touches like that flow with the film and provide new dimensions to the characters and the plot. The opening sil- houette animation is another creative draw that manages to blend elements of the film together. The castbuilds fluidly off each character. With a family this dive...…
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…* The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com I December 8, 2008 MICHIGAN 81, NO. 4 DUKE 73 CRISLER CRAZIES Second chance: 'M' stuns Duke By RUTH LINCOLN Daily Sports Editor As hundreds of fans stormed the Crisler Arena floor Saturday, Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski walked off the courtsa loser for the first time this season. f a What did one of the most illustrious coaches in college basketball think of Michigan's 81-73 upset over his f...…
…2B - December 8, 2008 ortsM The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wolverines win college portion of U.S. Nationals Beilein's experience is key By RYAN A. PODGES Daily Sports Writer It's been more than a month since the No. 3 Michigan men's swimming and diving team last competed. Five weeks ago, they lost to No. 1 Texas. But after the U.S. Short Course National Cham- pionship meet this weekend, it was clearly worth the wait. The Wolverine...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com U yDecember 8, 2008 - 3B With sweep, Blue finds fun again SAID ALSALAH/Daly Senior Payton Johnson helped the 200-yard freestyle relay team win its event. Wolverines dominate at EMU Invitational By AMY SCARANO Daily Sports Writer YPSILANTI - Inside the humid Jones Natatorium on East- ern Michigan's campus Satur- day the air smelled of chlorine. Swimmers were cheering for their teammates in bathing suits...…
…S-por-tsM( 4B - Monday, December 8, 2008 STAFF PICKS The Daily football writers predict what will happen in the 2008 college football season. The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Dan Courtney Feldman Ratkowiak Ian Robinson Nate Bob Sandals Gartland No.lAlabama(9.5)vsNo.ZFlorida Alabaaa Florida Alabama Alabama No.4Oklahoma (-17) vs. No.19 Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Oklahoma Oklahoma No. 5 Southern Cal (-33) vs. UCLA UCLA UCLA S...…
…I e fili6FC1 i a in 4,3at1 Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, December 5, 2008 michigandailycom ENGINEERING BETTER BRAKES AUTO INDUSTRY BAILOUT CEOs make aid case on Hill Leaders from GM, Chrysler and Ford defend plans before Senate committee By CAITLIN SCHNEIDER Daily Staff Reporter In a final attempt to keep at least one of the Detroit Three from being forced to file for bankruptcy, the chief executives of General Motors, Chrysler and Ford app...…
…2 - Friday, December 5, 2008 MONDAY: In Other Ivory Towers The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Arts of war and peace With an awe-inspiring arched ceiling, walls of books ranging from Italian dictionaries to the Qur'an and the impressive stained glass windows above the entrance, there's no shortage of artistic inspi- ration for students cranking out a term paper in the Hatcher Gradu- ate Library Reference Room. In addition, two massive pa...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, December 5, 2008 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS MUMBAI, India India demands strong action from Pakistan India demanded yesterday that Pakistan take "strong action" against those behind the deadly Mumbai attacks, and Washington pressured Islamabad to cooperate with the investigation. The only known surviving attacker told police that his group trained for months in camps oper- ated by a banned Pakistani mili- t...…
…4 - Friday, December 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Je JMidiigan ail Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ANDREW GROSSMAN EDITOR IN CHIEF GARY GRACA EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR GABE NELSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations repres...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com F Wolverines trying to regain its steep legacy with upset of Duke SAID ALSALAH/Daily Junior Chris Summers thinks the Michigan hockey team's game tonight against Michigan State will be its biggest matchup of the year. Unlike past seasons, both teams have had lackluster starts and enter the series with little hype. Excitement low with teams down By GJON JUNCAJ meetings. In the past, Michigan Daily Sports ...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com BAILOUT of the e ing GM, From Page 1 bankrup ly negati cally giving up some concessions," "The Zullo said. "Giving up the jobs bank ries me is important politically. They're Chapter trying to show to Congress that we're in they're willing to give up some ben- depressi efits." tion pha Zullo said Michigan auto are runn workers nearing retirement panies w would be the most affected if bankrup the companies ...…
…8 - Friday, December S, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com mj 8 - Friday, December 5, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom A I WILDCATS From Page 5 After its tough first-set loss, the Wolverines found their rhythm and looked comfortable in front of. the Wildcat crowd. Freshman right side hitter Alex Hunt grabbed 15 kills in the match, and junior outside hitter Juliana Paz led the team with 22. "Juliana went off in the fourth...…
