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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS EAST LANSING, Mich. Michigan State uses drones to help farmers A drone has joined the vehicle fleet at Michigan State University, which is using the pilotless air- plane to find ways to help farmers increase their yields through bet- ter use of fertilizer and water. The National Science Founda- tion is financing the research. The East Lansingschoolsaysthe in...…

…4A - Thursday, September 12, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4A - Thursday, September12, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom C WIMiiian Bat'ly Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. Ifeel like... 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com MELANIE KRUVELIS and ADRIENNE ROBERTS MATT SLOVIN EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS MANAGING EDITOR ANDREW WEINER EDITOR IN CHIEF Unsigne...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 5A AUTHOR From Page 1A In 2003, Walker gave a speech at the Barnard Center for Research on Women that depicted her connection with Zora Neale Hurston, the namesake for the lecture series and famous Harlem Renaissance anthropologist and author. While many of Hurston's works were undiscovered or for- gotten, Walker brought them to light in the 1970s. "It has been my experie...…

…6A - Thursday, September 12, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 6A - Thursday, September12, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Violent Iranian refuges expelled from Iraqi camp Kurt Miller/AP Investigators examine a van that was driven by the former TSA worker, Nna Alpha Onuoha, 29, when he was arrested on suspicion of making threats related to the anniversary of the 9/11 terriorist attacks. Alpha Onuoha, 29, was arrested s...…

…. '. .. . The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 7A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, September12, 2013 - 7A Miller and O-line still trying to jell Sophomore slot receiver Dennis Norfleet was called "spicy" by fifth-year senior safety Thomas Gordon. He keeps teammates awake with pranks and disupts defenses N et y ByZACH HELFAND Daily Sports Editor One hot afternoon in the last week of fall cam...…

…8A - Thursday, September 12, 2013 Sport The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Jim Abbott still inspires, 20 years later By JEREMY SUMMITT Daily SportsaEditor A 16-year-old high school stu- dent walked up to Jim Abbott to ask him about the no-hitter he tossed for the New York Yankees. Looking up, their eyes met, smiles were exchanged and the connec- tion was instantaneous. The kid reached for a handshake with his left hand. "When I finally...…

…Lfl ebSd * GRAFFITI GRAVEYARD By Alicia Adamczyk, Daily Arts Writer Walking down East Liberty Street, it can be easy to forget that the University's Central Campus and hub of student activity is hardly more than a stone's throw away. Vacant storefronts seem to outnum- Sber thriving businesses, pan- handlers camp out on street corners and in Liberty Park Plaza and the smell of urine emanates from alleyways. But for many University students, A...…

…2B - Thursday, September 12, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2B - Thursday, September12, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Artists as activists W ashington D.C.has had a significant impact on our lan- guage over the pastfew years, from the reinvention of old words (such as "Citizens United" and the concept of a "person") to the creation of new ones like "enemy combatants." JOHN Its latest BOHN linguistic H endeavor wil...…

…a . r r a r , _ _ ,, , , x _., The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 3B th b-sid Thursday, September12, 2013 - 38 CHALK MAGIC The impermanence of street artwork HIP-HOP COLUMN The hip hop of summer Local street artist David Zinn talks beginnings By AKSHAY SETH Daily B-Side Editor "It seemed weird to pay tuition to be taught something I was already good at." Ann Arbor street artist David Zinn speaks in a lo...…

…t w,.1 (1 4B - Thursday, September 12,;2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Each week we take shots at the biggest developments in the entertainment world. Here's what hit (and missed) this week., Van Gogh's sur ontmajour (1888) acc as an authentic after than a century of dout two years of p Britney s new single, "Work Bitch," leaked * before the release of snippets of her new :i album, Work Bitch, out Sept. 16. 4 Better watch Sau...…

…()E-UDRD W NT 46EYA F E46FI IFEEO (Ite 133idtian 0ait 0N 1 'r1')1XX N 11 }!Ti11 ' 1 X l \V sO I 1 t X II 81 LIMAIt Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, September 11, 2013 michigandaily.com BLOCK IT OUT ADMINISTRATION University ranks 28th in latest nat'l report U.S. News and one piece students should consid- er before deciding which college World Report ranks or university to attend. Ultimate- ly, one student's perfect school 'U' fourth among ...…

…2A - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2A - Wednesday, September11, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com ANDREW WEINER KIRBY VOIGTMAN Editor in Chief Business Manager 734-418-4115 eat. 1252 734-41-41taext.1241 anweiner@michigandaily.com kvoigtman@michigandaily.com DEMAND STUDENT REPRESENTATION ON BOARD OF REGENTS Students work to pass am...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS DETROIT Government sells another $811 million in GM stock The government is getting closer to selling all of its General Motors Co. stock. The Treasury Department said in its August report to Congress that it sold $811 million worth of GM common stock last month. The report dated Tuesday says the government has recovered about $35.4 billion of the $49.5 bil...…

…4A - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Opiio The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4t, Michigan 4:3at*lv Ipledge no allegiance Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com MELANIE KRUVELIS and ADRIENNE ROBERTS MATT SLOVIN EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS MANAGING EDITOR ANDREW WEINER EDITOR IN CHIEF Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the D...…

…T c D hg yWednesday, September 11, 2013 - 5A & The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com EVENT PREVIFW FILM REVIEW Mark to showcase work in 'U' series Award-winning * photographer exhibits cultural snapshots By TEHREEM SAJJAD Daily Arts Writer As a part of its regular speak- er series, the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design is host- ing a lecture this week by ftnyW. one of the most respected and ""' influential Di SAd contemporary photogra...…

…6A - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 6A - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom *0 Embrace campus arts opportunities Discover what performance art is like at the 'U' By REBECCA GODWIN Daily Arts Writer When freshmen arrive at the University, they usually have a pretty good idea of a lot of the goings-on that happen all over campus. They know about the football games, the p...…

…* The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 7A * The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, September11, 2013 - 7A REPORT From Page 1A undergraduate program ranked seventh for the second year in a row, behind MIT, Berkeley and Stanford University, among others. The U.S. News and World Report's methodology for deter- mining rankings centers on two main points: each university's official mission and an evalu...…

…Sports The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 8A 6 Michigan looking elsewhere after Gallon's big performance By LIZ VUKELICH Daily Sports Editor Defensive coordinator Greg Mattison says he's not a bet- ting man, nor an expert on wide receivers. But if he did gamble, he'd put all his money on Michi- gan whenever fifth-year senior wide reciever Jeremy Gallon is on the field. And just because NOTEBOOK he's mos...…

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… 0 7W7 Wedesdy, .epembr 2137B LDAC in 1,000 Words by Matthew Blanchard online COmments issue 9/413 Making a Movement: How a small group of students united behind a fringe issue and changed University policy "What was really incredible about this was that such a strong movement happened among members of an elite group (UM students) who were working hard to make it easier for other people to join that group. Most of the students in this mov...…

…0 . e 6B Wednesday, September 2013 0 9/11 changed... statement on the street: What is 9/11's place in society today? ontherecord I I I q Steven Hsieh, LSA junior "I think it's still lingering around a little more than a lot of us would think it would. Especially since our conflicts are still in the Middle East today, even 12 years (later). I just thinkwe still think about it a lot, and it's still kind of lingering over our heads everyday...…

…V V V V 0 0 a w v v. w 4B The Statement Wednesday, September 11, 2013 // The Statement5B membership flourishes with above 800 total members enrolled each year since 2010. Established in 1917, following the imple- mentation of the National Defense Act of 1916, the ROTC program has commissioned almost 500,000 officers since enrollment records were documented starting1920. The United States Army Cadet Command determines the curriculum ...…

…ONE N , :T) I) TWN YTI IEEYAIISOF ElITOV I 1ElI)M Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, September 10, 2013 michigandaily.com STUDENT GOVERNMENT Regent talks with CSG about search for president Construction to repair pavement on South Forest Avenue will block traffic until Oct. 31. City to repair S. Fore Ave. $1.3-million project will fix potholes, smooth bad pavement By MATT JACKONEN Daily StaffReporter Major changes are coming this fallto South...…

…Tuesday, September 10, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com (Tht idoigan 1ailm 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com ANDREW WEINER KIRBY VOIGTMAN Editor inChief Business Manager 734-418-4115 ext. 1252 734-418-4115 ext. 1241 anweiner@michigandaily.com kvoigtman@michigandaily.com RAINY DAY - Starry-eyed physics professor David Gerdes is a professor in the Department of Physics. He is currently teaching an intr...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 3 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, September10, 2013 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS CAMBRIDGE, Mich. 9/11 tribute to be set up at speedway CAMBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Three-thousand American flags are going up in a field at Michigan International Speedway in honor of the victims of 9/11. The speedway says members of the Columbia Central High School National Honor Socie...…

…4 - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4 - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom C 1 4efi[icl igan 4:lat*lu A safe space for whom? Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com MELANIE KRUVELIS and ADRIENNE ROBERTS MATT SLOVIN EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS MANAGING EDITOR ANDREW WEINER EDITOR IN...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 5 PRESIDENT From Page 1 think this is the greatest uni- versity in the world, with the greatest depth and breadth of research in the world - I need someone who understands that world." White also emphasized that the confidentiality will be very important throughout the interview process, "so that when we do select someone, we haven't had some leak of infor- mation that coul...…

…0 6 - Tuesday, September 10, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 'Kiss' spins da The Weeknd branches out beyond 'Trilogy' By JACKSON HOWARD Daily Arts Writer The Weeknd had already released three critically acclaimed and, with the repack- aged edition titled Trilogy,B commercially successful Kiss Land album-quality projects in an The Weeknd eight-month Republic span in 2011. Still, being that it is backed by a major label, Kiss La...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 7 BAD BOY Pomp and circumstance Innovative R&B on 'Electric Lady' Janelle Monie continues robot adventure story By GREGORY HICKS DailyArts Writer Janelle Monie might be an electric lady, but this gal is on fire. The multi-Grammy-nom- inated R&B artist returns A with a sequel to her 2010 debut The Electric album ArchAn- droid, and back- tracks the saga Janelle Monde of Cind...…

…8 - Tuesday, September10, 2013 S ports The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom ---------. Donuts planned for cakewalk By ZACH HELFAND Daily Sports Editor Now, inevitably, comes the letdown. A noon game against Akron follows a night game against Notre Dame. It's natural. The Michigan football team showed up ready for a game against a weaker opponent in Week 1 against Central Michi- NOTEBOOK gan. And they may very well do that again against Akr...…

…E Illi4i C n IV Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, September 9, 2013 michigandaily.com (LEFT) ADAM GLANZMAN/Daily (RIGHT) TERESEA MATHEW/Daily LEFT: Fans came out in droves for ESPN's College Gameday Saturday. RIGHT: 'Glee' star Darren Criss (top) and Groove (bottom) entertain at the the Maize Out. Lights On. pep rally Friday night. ' N.D. win caps weekend of events University fills weekend with activities to deter heavy alcohol use By ALICIA AD...…

…2A - Monday, September 9, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2A - Monday, September 9, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Pile IdI~ipan aIl 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com ANDREW WEINER KIRBY VOIGTMAN Editor in chief u esiness Manaeer 734-41a-4115 eat. 1202 734-418-4115 ext, 1241 anweiner@michigandailyecom kvoigtman@michigandailyeaom Education School gets new dean 30 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK (SEP...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, September 9, 2013 -- 3A NEWS BRIEFS DETROIT Rallies held over possible U.S. attack in Syria Opponents and supporters of U.S. military intervention in Syria have been holding rallies across Michigan. President Barack Obama is asking for Congress's support to attack Syria over what he says is the government's use of chemi- cal weapons to kill more than 1,400 people. Several dozen opponents of a U....…

…4A - Monday, September 9, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom 4A - Monday, September 9, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com I e Michinan l 43atim Raising the minimum Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com MELANIE KRUVELIS and ADRIENNE ROBERTS MATT SLOVIN EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS MANAGING EDITOR ANDREW WEINER EDITOR IN CH IEF U...…

…5A - Monday, September 9, 2413 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 5A - Monday, September 9, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom LEADER From Page 1A tion-and-answer format. Univer- sity President Mary Sue Coleman announced in April that she will retire in July 2014. Regent Lau- rence Deitch (D-Bloomfield Hills) said in a statement that he hopes to hear from students, fac- ulty, staff, alumni, community members and others willing t...…

…6A - Monday, September 9, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com fiA - Monday, September 9, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Unnecessary roughness, L a'csraunchy seas Wi th Desp sistentl some rm Sacko "The 's fift opener uncensi raunch delight semi-sc half-ho edy cum-pu again, ing sop humor the woi posals, The1 after I Andre Love") t and banter at "Glee") busy planning their des- tination wedding. Please tell me e forefron...…

…The Michigan Daily - michiganclaily.com Monday, September 9, 2013 - 7A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Monday, September 9, 2013 - 7A 'Sunny' crosses a dark line in season nine By EMILY BODDEN Daily Arts Writer "It's Always Sunny in Phila- delphia" returned on its new net- work, FXX for its ninth season, a feat that hope- fully proves B- the staying power of this It's AlWays immature and Sunny in delightfully ridiculous com- Philadel...…

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…When Gardner was down; Gardner and Gallon 10 hands raised him up electrify record crowd evin Gardnerwas on his back in his own end zone, looking up at the lights and a sea 'f maize. It was the fourth quarter of Michigan vs. Notre Dame, and Gardner had made the worst mistake of his football life. Could his legacy be tainted ZACH before it HELFAND even really began? The whole world was here it seemed, and now they were all looking at him on h...…

…2B - September 9, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Five things we learned: Notre Dame By ZACH HELFAND Daily Sports Editor This week, we learned Beyon- ce is a Michigan fan, Eminem is a weirdo and Athletic Director Dave Brandon really likes fly- overs. There was also a pretty good football game going on. Here are five other things we learned this week: 1. This offense is dynamic. Yes, Michigan coach Brady Hoke loves his Michigan t...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com September 9, 2013 - 3B The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom September 9, 2013 - 3B GAME STATISTICS 'Ole 98' becomes new 98, as Gardner is Fr omagaeA honored with Tom Harmon jersey Team tats First Down Rush/Yards PasingYads OffensvePlays Total Offese Kick returs/yds Pun rtunsa/ydls Comp/Att/Iet Punts/Avg Fumbles/Lost Penalties/Yads Tmof Possession Michigan 25 39/166 294 72 460 3/78 1/0 21/33/1 3/31...…

…4B - September 9, 2013 ' ': r s The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4B - September 9, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom THE MICHIGAN DAILY TOP-lO POLL Each week, Daily sports stafters till out ballots, with first place votes receiving 10 points, second- place votes receiving nine, and so on. 1. ALABAMA (20): Alabama had the week off. Nick Saban's nervous energy resulted in 10 broken golf clubs and several screaming matches wit...…

…~Ii fiidii an 40aij O)N.IIIDI I _) I'N' N IL I .II I'I ' 1' 1) S(I ')II'()I Ii I.IiI . Friday, September 6, 2013 Ann Arbor, Michigan michigandaily.com CHALK ZONE DEVELOPMENT Students to be involved in capital campaign I TERESA MATHEW/Daily Local artist David Zinn creates chalk art for Mott Children's Hospital on Thursday in the Diag. MA RKErT ING Uni1versit to unvel T d Departments come together for collaborative project By ALICIA A...…

…2A - Friday, September 6, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Pit dIlpan BaIlyj 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com ANDREW WEINER KIRBY VOIGTMAN Editor in Chief Business Manager 734-418-4115 ext. 1252 734-418-4115 ext. 1241 anweiner@michigandaily.com kvoigtman@michigandaily.com Michigan Marching Band Director John Pasquale leads practice at Elbel field on Tuesday. To see more photos of the Michigan Marching...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, September 6, 2013 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS DETROIT Prof. tells students Republicans 'raped' U.S. An award-winning novelist who told students that Republi- cans have "raped this country" lost his fall teaching assignments at Michigan State University after acknowledging the remarks were offensive, the school said Thurs- day. William Penn, whose writings often focus on his American Indi- an heritage, welc...…

…4A - Friday, September 6, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4A - Friday, September 6, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom C 4e fitichinan l 4:3at4olm Respect begins with apronoun Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com MELANIE KRUVELIS and ADRIENNE ROBERTS MATT SLOVIN EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS MANAGING EDITOR ANDREW WEINER EDIT...…

…The Michigan Daily - michiganclaily.com Friday, September 6, 2013 - 5A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, September 6, 2013 - Bad press 'Can't Stop' Cyrus's success By GIBSON JOHNS Online Arts Editor It's no secret that Miley Cyrus is the most talked about celeb- rity of the past few months. From her bizarre, overtly sexual music video for "We Can't Stop" to her frenzied performance at MTV's Video Music Awards that shocked the w...…

…6A - Friday, September 6, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Losing my honor at the karaoke bar This isn't the time to sing something new By JOHN BOHN Daily Community Culture Editor Karaoke is a strange art, no doubt. I say no doubt because, well, I doubt anyone would care to argue me on the point. Who's talking about the art of karaoke? No one. And that's the sweetest part. Welcome to a performance space with nothing to lose. Sing...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, September 6, 03-7 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, September 6, 2013 - 7A Tread lightly. A character study of Skyler White Waiting for that Xanaxto kick in... Blanchett dazzles as crumbling Jasmine Analyzing the divisive woman of 'Breaking Bad' By SEAN CZARNECKI Daily Film Editor Note: Spoilers ahead. This arti- cle was written before Episode 13 of Season S "To'hajiilee" was aire...…

…8A - Friday, September 6, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com WOMEN'S SOCCER Stakes on Pepperdine Lewis wins Big Ten By JASONwRUBENSTEIN g U Freshman of Week Daily Sports Writer g r - rAs or n f ~ e The abundance of talent on the 2013 Michigan women's soc- cer team was evident to head coach Greg Ryan before this sea- son started. And though it's still early in the season - only four games in - Ryan is glad to see all that talent mat...…