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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, February 12, 2014 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, February 12, 2014 - 3A PEACE CORPS From Page 1A Smyser said. "The Peace Corps sees University of Michigan undergrads as well prepared for Peace Corps service, and so I think that's a positive thing that makes Peace Corps take atten- tion of undergrads here." Smyser served in the Corps from 2010 to 2012 in Malawi. He said...…

…4A - Wednesday, February 12, 2014 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@michigandaily.com MEGAN MCDONALD PETER SHAHIN and DANIEL WANG KATIE BURKE EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustratio...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, February 12, 2014 - 5A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, February 12, 2014 - In defense of January and bad movies "January is Hollywood's ver- sion of sharting on the wall." That's a word-for-word recap of something I thought about, said out loud and then tweeted a little bit over a month ago "I ain't afraid of no ghosts." Too much angst on confused 6ttt' (for more discerni...…

…bA - Wednesday, February 12, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 6A - Wednesday, February 12, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com CANAL+ I hope there's toilet paper. 'Les Revenants' reinvents zombies French series presents a fresh take on the undead By GRACE PROSNIEWSKI DailyArts Writer If you've been watching ABC lately, you might have noticed some cryptic ads for its new televi- sion series "Resurrection." While I can't s...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, February 12, 2014 - 7A The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wednesday, February 12, 2014 - 7A Another Curling Canadian M' signs nine recruits By JEREMY SUMMITT Daily Sports Editor Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson has been curling, and not just in the weight room. He's participated in the Olympic sport that most of Americans can't quite figure out, and despite his storied success in ice...…

…Second-half surge, Walton sparks win Off the bench, Irvin's big shot powers 'M' Wolverines earn first win in Columbus for first time since 2003 BySIMON KAUFMAN Daily Sports Writer COLUMBUS - During pre- game festivities at Value City Arena, fireworksshot off as No.'2 Ohio State men'sbasketballteam's lineup was announced before it's game against Michigan's." The loud, red, blazing streaks of color lit up the dimmed arena, and in the beginning...…

…8B Ensday February12,2014 The Statement STAFF From Pages 4B-5B A decade ago,Colemancalled for the creation of an advisory board to channel input from staff members to the University administration. Today, Voices of the Staff is a organization composed of 120 volunteer members who serve on smaller project teams to advise the University's administrators and build relationships across units. Tim Kennedy, a. Building Automation Systems manager, ...…

… WenedaFerury1,-01//Te taem n Personal Statement: That sexy sweater by Max Radwin campus mechanics: you are the trend by amrutha sivakumar 1. The Conservator ofAsian Art If you've got the five years worth of post-graduate experience in Asian art required for this job, then you might have a place ready for you at UMMA - dealing with conserving works from Japan, China, Korea and India. 2. Skilled Trades Apprenticeship In no other job will yo...…

…6B Wednesday, February 12, 2014 // The Statement The third culture kid: Between homelands by Rachel Premack The streets of Ann Arbor are covered in gray, squelching slush. The same picture goes for my hometown, less than an hour away. However, LSA sophomore Ayo Akinokun - who has Nigerian parents, spent time in Norway and France and attended high school in Dubai - recalls the warm traffic- congested streets in his home of Nigeria. The cars of...…

…46B ensaFbur 12 204 The Sttmn Wednesday,February12,2014//The t SB eople call them Michigan Men. From a tract of wilderness, they molded one of the nation's premier institutions of higher education. Even today, their names grace the University's academic stone and brick edifices, a permanent testament to their enduring achievements and legacy. These luminaries and legends are the professors, students, researchers and coaches who first number ...…

…46F 46F 46F IC41gan 4:,,)at lij Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, February 11, 2014_ michigandaily.com TRANSPORTATION Night Owl closes first month with many riders ADAM GLANZMAN/Dally Republican Gov. Rick Snyder speaks about his transition from business to politics at Blau Auditorium at the Ross School of Business Monday. Snyder appeals to students Govenor encourages graduates to stay in Michigan and help rebuild economy By ALICIA ADAMCZYK Da...…

…2 - Tuesday, February 11, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2 - Tuesday, February 11, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Prof. talks disabilities in literature Tobin Siebers is the V. L. Par- rington Collegiate Professor of Literary and Cultural Criticism and a professor of English, as well as a professor in the School ofArt a Design. He is a literary theo- rist who has, for the last 15 years, focused on disability studi...…

…The Michigan Daily -- michigandaily.com Tuesday, February 11, 2014 - 3 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, February 11, 2014 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS RICHMOND, Mich. Woman's body found, foul play not suspected Authorities are awaiting toxi- cology results to determine how a 22-year-old St. Clair County woman died. Police say an autopsy Mon- day on Samantha Ward's body revealed no signs of foul play. Ward, of Columbus Township, was out Fri...…

…4 - Tuesday, February 11, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4 - Tuesday, February 11, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom e Mdpian Biy Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com MEGAN MCDONALD PETER SHAHIN and DANIEL WANG KATIE BURKE EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAIL PAGE EDITORS MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official p...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, February 11, 2014 - 5 Is Pussy Riot still rioting for social change? Better than 'The Dark Knight' 'Lego Movie' fun regardless a This movie should resonate with any Lego fan, even those whose love comes contains many mostly from nostalgia. A lego set's instructions always tell how to small parts build some amazing things, but the most fun comes from ditching By KARSTEN SMOLINSKI the rules and ...…

…6 - Tuesday, February 11, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com North Carolina dumps coal ash deal with Duke Following toxic. waste leak, agency drops former settlement RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina's environmental agen- cy sought late Monday to delay its own settlement with Duke Energy a week after a busted pipe at one of the company's coal ash dumps spewed enough toxic sludge into the Dan River to fill 73 Olympic-sized pools. ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, February 11, 2014 - 7 Five things we learned: Michigan vs. Purdue By SHANNON LYNCH Daily Sports Writer Last Sunday's 65-56 loss to No. 25 Purdue highlighted the current issues the Michigan women's basketball team is dealing with, and offered perspective on the probable future for the team in 2014. 1. Fouls causing problems for Wolverines. There's no argument that forwards Cyesha Goree and Val ...…

…8 - Tuesday, February 11, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Bring on the Buckeyes: 'M' faces road test Sophomore forward Nik Stauskas was shut down by Indiana and Iowa, and Michigan's offense struggled as a result. Wolverines hope to retain first place in season's lone game against Ohio State By DANIEL WASSERMAN Daily SportsEditor Since the start of the 2011- 12 season John Beilein's teams have lost just 24 times. It's an impress...…

…~1ie13Id~ian0aiIjj Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, February 10, 2014 michigandaily.com DATE AUCTION GREEK LIFE Fraternity brothers displaced after fire Art and Design senior Darius Shelton and LSA freshman Capr'Nara Kendall auction off a date with LSA sophomore Leslie Morgan at the Sister 2 Sister masquerade charity date auction in the Union Ballroom on Saturday. ENTREPRENEURSHIP Former basketball captain diescusses business growth Four s...…

…2A - Monday, February 10, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 94t firthlkan 0ailm 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com PETERSHAHIN KIRBY VOIGTMAN Editor in Chief Business Manager 734-41a-4115 ext. 1251 734-418-4115 est. 1241 pjshahin@michigandaily.saet kvoigteeat@michigasdaiy.caes Students call for meal p Forty years ago this week Twenty-four years ago this (Feb.14,1974) week (Feb. 16,1990) In opposition t...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, February 10, 2014 - 3A BUSINESS From Page 1A After two consecutive years of trying and failing to secure a spot on the team, he made it onto the squad as a walk-on and continued to serve as its co-captain until his graduation, leaving the University with a bachelor's degree in sports management. After his basketball career ended, Merritt said he discovered his passion for education and fashion a...…

…4A - Monday, February 10, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4A - Monday, February 10, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Jbe i*idcig an aU19 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com MEGAN MCDONALD PETER SHAHIN and DANIEL WANG KATIE BURKE EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the offi...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, February 10, 2014 - 5A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Monday, February 10, 2014 - 5A NEWSBRIEFS CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. Teen shot at Detroit dance club A 16-year-old boy was shot in the thigh outside a suburban Detroit dance club for teens. WDIV-TV and WXYZ-TV report that the shooting took place shortly after midnight Sun- day in the parking lot of the Aft\er Dark Teen Club in Canton Town...…

…6A - Monday, February 10, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Scientists discover 800,000-year-old footprints in England Find indicates widespread human activity outside Africa LONDON (AP) - They were a British family on a day out - almost amillionyears ago. Archaeologists announced Friday that they have discovered human footprints in England that are between 800,000 and 1 mil- lion years old - the most ancient found outside Africa,...…

…e 7A - Monday, February 10, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Kevin Hart talks 'About Last Night' 95-year-old captures Detroit through the ages Hart and Regina Hall discuss mature roles in upcoming film ByCARLYKEYES DailyArts Writer A contemporary spin on the 1986 film of the same name - which was adapted from the 1974 play "Sexual Perversion in Chi- cago" by David Mamet - "About Last Night," follows two couples in Los Angeles a...…

…'Monuments Men' lacks worthy Clooney's latest straight for long-winded, heartfelt speeches, followed film struggles by splitting the group off into side stories that dangerously with plot encroach on the territories of sitcoms and soap operas. By CONRAD FOREMAN Jean Dujarin ("The Art- Daily Arts Writer ist") is French; Bill Murray ("Ghostbusters") is a smart- A star-studded cast that ass; Bob Balaban ("Close includes co-writer and direc- Enc...…

…When one loss feels like more Outside the press room in Pegula Ice Arena, a media director stops Mac Bennett's walk to the bus with a tug on his suit jacket to come speak with reporters. Inside, Penn State coach Guy Gadowsky begins to praise his team for coming together in Saturday's game. He's commending GREG his team for GARNO bouncing back from Friday night's game to earn a win. But outside, Bennett, the senior defenseman, stands with his l...…

…2B- Monday, February 10, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com A familiar fate:'M' falls to Boilermakers You an( pla Nev perspi lighth team's six ga Then seriou Michi 65-56 up the for consec "(PI experi stretcl "Being years lose you're two av Ins talent the w is ther experi yet to the n th, inexperience Barnes Arico has been frank d inconsistency in her prognoses for her team all season long, and Sunday's gue Wolverines postgame mus...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, February 10, 2014 - 3B SPORTSMONDAY COLUMN Separating an investigation and its response In keeping with Michigan's mishandling ofthe aftermath of former kicker Brendan Gibbons' expulsion for sexual misconduct, Michigan coach Brady Hoke's press conference on Wednesday was, again, unacceptably lacking. ZACH Hoke had HELFAND putouta statement to a secretive meeting of five select news outlets Mon...…

…4B - Monday, February 10, 2014 T The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4B -MonayFebuary10,201 Th Miciga Daly micigadaiyco Wrestling splits weekend tests against Huskers, Iowa By NATE CLARK Daily Sports Writer It was another grueling weekend for the. Michigan wrestling team. Friday, No. 11 Michigan edged No. 7 Nebraska, 17-16, but on Sunday, the Wolverines (6-2 Big Ten, 10-4 overall) fell to No. 3 Iowa, 26-6. "(Sunday) was a tough loss," ...…

…N E fITETIdF an0YEaAisjOjEITOIIAF IEFFM Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, February 7, 2014 michigandaily.com CAMPUS LIFE Students brainstorm changes for Trotter VIRGINIA LOZANO/Daily Dr. Himanshu J. Patel performs a new surgery to help repair thoracic aortic aneurysms at the Cardiovascular Center of the University Hospital Wednesday. N e e New device use in surgery University has pledged $300,000 for renovations while new location sought By CL...…

…2 - Friday, February 7, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.cam 2 - Friday, February 7, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom g1ihid$igan0aUji 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com PETERSHAHIN KIRBY VOIGTMAN Editor in Chief Business Manager 734-418-4115 ext. 1251 734-418-4115 ext.1241 pjshahin@michigandaily.com kvoigtman@michigandaily.com UPPER LEFT Johnnyswim performs at the A2 Folk Festival at Hill Audit...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, February 7, 2014 - 3 A view from the heart V IRGINIA LOZANO/DUaily Dr. Himanshu J. Patel performs a new surgery to help repair thoracic aortic aneurysms at the Cardiovascular Center of the University Hospital Wednes- day. curvature of the aorta," Patel said. "They come close to important blood vessels that supply impor- tant parts." To treat aneurysms, surgeons place stent grafts in the diseas...…

…4 - Friday, February 7, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4- Fida, Fbruay 7 204 Th Mihign Daly mihigadaiyco 74WC 1 0R alv Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com MEGAN MCDONALD PETERSHAHIN and DANIEL WANG KATIE BURKE EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, February 7, 2014 - 5 HEALTH AND FITNESS COLUMN LeaVing shame and suffring behind I'msorry for your pain. That's what someone told me recently after hearing a song I wrote for my upcoming album, and it's not the first time. It's not the first time that some- one's rec- ognized the unmistaken, palpableA agony in my CARLY voice and lyr- KEYES ics and then apologized for the evident, all-consuming ...…

…6 - Friday, February 7, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 6 - Friday, February 7, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom NOODLE From Page 1 unsure if many students would go to Slurping Turtle if it is higher priced than competitors. "Honestly, I don't really know because I have to see what the Slurping Turtle is like so it depends but I guess there might be some competition if there are two ramen shops," Chang said. LSA senio...…

…1 : Y 1 - . J's 1 '' } Y ' The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, February 7, 2014 - 7 Softball starts 2014 campaign in Florida Mi co' afte Se Th ball blue 1 "Tear chigan looks for said coming in it's a whole new year and (we'll) never be satis- ntinued success fied." College World Michigan will need to be r relentless early this weekend, considering that its season ries last season starts off with a split double- header against N...…

…8.- Friday, February 7, 2014 . L ti The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 8 - Friday, February 7, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom with Daily Collegian hockey writer Darian Somers ByGREGGARNO Daily Sports Editor The No. 10 Michigan hockey team will travel to State College and the recently opened Pegula Ice Arena for the first time in program history this weekend. In its first year as a varsity program, Penn State hasn't managed a...…

…b&e lfliiian 4&iIlj Anm Arbor, Michigan Thursday, February 6, 2014 michigandaily.com FOLLOW THE MONEY GOVERNMENI Funds for higher ed. increase in new budget Lawrence Porter, the assistant national secretary of the Socialist Equality Party, speaks about the political conspiracy behind Detroit's bankruptcy on behalf of international Youth and Students for Social Equality in the League Wednesday. BUSINESS Liquor store closes doors Gov. Ri...…

…2A - Thursday, February 6, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com ilhe fiiigan Dailij 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com PETERSHAHIN KIRBY VOIGTMAN Editor in Chief Business Manager 734-418-4115 ext. 1251 734-418-4115 ext. 1241 pjshohin@ntiihigondoaiycom kvoigetmn@michigandaily.com From home plate to in the clouds Derek Kerr earned his under- graduate degree in aerospace engineering in 1986 and his MBA in 199...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, February 6, 2014 - 3A CVS From Page 1A carry tobacco is really an inter- face between the community and policy. They will influence people by making it harder to get." Although LSA sophomore Jor- dan Roth is a regular cigarette smoker, he said he supports CVS's decision to halt tobacco sales. "I'd have to go ahead and be a hypocrite and say that it's admi- rable if it's for reasons like not w...…

…4A - Thursday, February 6, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University ofMichigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com MEGAN MCDONALD PETER SHAHIN and DANIEL WANG KATIE BURKE EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITORS MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, February 6, 2014 - 5A NEWS BRIEFS DETROIT DNR culls 160 trees for new Belle Isle state park The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it has completed the clearing of at least 160 hazardous trees on Detroit's Belle Isle as the state prepares to take over management of the park next week. The 982-acre Detroit River island opens Monday as Michi- gan's 102nd state park. The state will ope...…

…6A - Thursday, February 6, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com fiA - Thursday, February 6, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Military scandals cause leaders to urge reform in ethics Cheating, fraud, sexual assault all cited by Defense Secretary as issues WASHINGTON (AP) - Concerned that ethical problems inside the military might run deeper than he realized, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel ordered service leaders Wednesday to...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, February 6, 2014 - 7A Peppers, eight other recruits commit to'M' We secur 16th-i Here' and h Jal N.J.) overa Pey is the the N impa in hi Armo returt block lined Wh snaps year,I at th retur; corne Taylo Blake the si2 to con Dr Mich No.8. Ha fell of with enroll still o inthe Re: Chess sopho yards wide a pa; Devin betwe receiv wideo By JAKE LOURIM pounds) already has the size Daily Sports Writ...…

…8A - Thursday, February 6, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com No contest: Wolverines blow out Huskers ByNEAL ROTHSCHILD Daily SportsEditor By the time the late-arriving Crisler Center fans even got to their seats, they may as well have picked right back up and turned for the exits, because the Michigan men's basketball team had all but locked up its ninth conference win of the NEBRASKA 50 season. MICHIGAN 79 The 10th-ranked Wolveri...…

…the b -side The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com fIThursday, February 6, 2014 COMEDY AND CMARADER Exploring the University's OLDEST AND BEST improv comedy troupe BY MAYANK MATHUR, DAILY ARTS WRITER Eight students from varied aca- demic disciplines meet in the Uni- versity Activities Center room on the fourth floor of the Michigan Union to indulge in a common passion for improvisational com- edy. Starting their rehearsal with a warm-up r...…

…2B -- Thursday, February 6, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2B - Thursday, February 6, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Braving the Arctic col d conditions ofAnn Arbor baked.-buzzed. bored. in this new series, three daily arts writers in varying states of mind visit the same place and write about their experiences. this week's destination: Yeezus L ast Tuesday, Jan 28, the University of Michigan canceled classes due ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Talking funny with Robert Siegel Local student 7 Thursday, February 6, 2014 - 3B What the Grammys should have looked like thought she could interview former Onion editor ByERIKAHARWOOD. Senior Arts Editor The University has been boast- ing of an impressive alumni net- work since its inception. While passing through campus on a prospective student tour, an over- enthused undergrad is bound to list off a...…

…4B - Thursday, February 6, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4B - Thursday, February 6, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom COMCO From Page lB LSA sophomore Guy Madjar and LSA freshman Sam McMul- len are both in their first year as ComCo members. Sitting along- side seasoned veterans Dennehy and McLaughlin, they talked about their efforts to get into the group. They explained that stu- dents are invited for an initial round...…