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…Monday, August 15, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.cfm Borges won't bottle up Robinson's running ability, By STEPHEN J. NESBITT Daily Sports Editor It's what every Michigan fan has known since Denard Robinson botched his first snap as a freshman and practically trotted through the Western Michigan defense for a touchdown. Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges just reaffirmed it. Denard is deadly. "With the ball under his arm, anyth...…

…Monday, August 15, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 11l Roundtree to anchor Hoke likes battle in backfield wide receiving corps ByMICHAELFLOREK By MICHAEL FLOREK Daily Sports Editor The Michigan football team's receivers had something few posi- tion groups on the team have: depth. Now, with senior Darryl Stonum forced to redshirt, they're going to have to show how deep the unit is from the outset. Stonum was expected to start at ...…

…Monday, August 15, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Michigan, Ohio State rivalry heads outdoors By STEPHEN J. NESBITT Daily Sports Editor An outdoor game between the Ohio State and Michigan hockey programs was imminent in May, nearly a done deal in June, and dead in July. But now it's official. The Cleveland Indians held a press conference Thursday to announce the finalized plans to host their first outdoor hockey game, dubbed The ...…

…Ann Arbor, MI ONE-HUNDRED-TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM Weekly Summer Edition Ann Arbor, MI ONE-HUNDRED-TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM Weekly Summer Edition ARENA REVAMPED k yL b _ hhh . iii NEWS Michigan Nurses Association, 'U' in negotiations After four months of debate, official discussions began on Aug. 3. >> SEE PAGE 3 * OPINION Organic with a side of arrogance Sustainability is more about pride than activism. >> SEE ...…

…Monday, August 8, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com New 7-Eleven to open on Main Street Company plans to further expand chain within the Ann Arbor area By HALEY GOLDBERG Daily StaffReporter Slurpee fanatics and taquito lovers will soon have another haven in downtown Ann Arbor as a 7-Eleven convenience store on Main Street prepares to open in the third week of August. 7-Eleven spokeswoman Mar- garet Chabris wrote in an e-mail interv...…

…Monday, August 8, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 3 'U' and Michigan Nurses Association in negotiations Officials are optimistic MNA and UMHS will come to an agreement By AUSTIN WORDELL Daily StaffReporter The University has encoun- tered increased resistance from the Michigan Nurses Association, which recently claimed in an amended complaint the Univer- sity has been unfairly changing labor practices involving health insurance ...…

…Monday, August8, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com LTe ficfgn 3al Stale sustainability Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan sincey1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu BETHANY BIRON EDITOR IN CHIEF MARK BURNS MANAGING EDITOR TEDDY PAPES EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorialboard. All other signed articles and illustration...…

…Monday,August 8, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 5 "We have nothing invested in the continuation of a regime that must kill, imprison and torture its own citizens to maintain power." -Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, on Syrian leader Bashar Assad's deadly crackdown on protesters in Hama. SEND LETTERS TO TOTHEDAILY@MICHIGANDAILY.COM Singer doesn't understand complexities of crime prevention TO THE DAILY: mind that offering safe...…

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…Monday, August 8, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 7 LOANS From Page 1 diminish accessibility to gradu- ate-level education for students and worsen the strain of repaying loans. In an Aug. 2 statement, the Student Aid Alliance accused the federal government of trying to "balance the budget on the backs of students," adding that the two provisions are part of "a clear pat- tern of an assault on the core stu- dent aid programs." "Th...…

…Monday, August 8, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 'The Change-Up' can't vary stale jokes. By PHILIP CONKLIN Daily Arts Writer The first scene of "The Change- Up" is a good indication of the tenor of the movie. Dave, played by Jason Bateman ("The Switch"), wakes to the sound of his crying twin The Change- babies. While Dave changes Up their diapers, At Quality16 these babiesa wreak havoc and Rave on their bed- Universal room, spray...…

…Monday, August 8, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 19 Edgy, honest story of teenage trials: 'TERRI' "What are you tookin' at, Homo sapien sapien?" Apes Rise film plateaus Prequel to 'Planet' series leaves us rooting for the apes By DAVID TAO Daily Film Editor We all know the story behind the "Planet of the Apes" franchise. Apes turn smart. Apes unite. Apes rise up. Apes kill all the humans and take over the world. The sur- The R...…

…Monday, August 8, 2011 The Michigan.Daily - michigandaily.com 'LIKE' THE DAILY ON FACEBOOK And follow along on Twitter - @michdailysports LIVE CLE Class of 1962 stars in alumni game at Yost Berenson, Hinnegan "Nothing like scoring goals," .ie. y .e Hinnegan said. "If you're a for- ward, you're a goal scorer. There's decades of players nothingvlike scoring goals. Every- decbody loves it." New assistant coach Brian By MARK BURNS Wiseman and fo...…

…Monday, August 8, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Woolfolk, Floyd return to anchor 'M' secondary By STEPHEN J. NESBITT DailySportsEditor Troy Woolfolk didn't mince words - it was painful to watch the Michigan football team last season. Woolfolk was supposed to be an integral piece on defense, locking down the No. 1 cornerback slot. But that was before a foot injury dur- ing fall camp sidelined him for the entire 2010 season. "The ...…

…Monday, August 8, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Stonum redshirted; Special teams eye turnaround By KEVIN RAFTERY HgrpsseddDaily Spurts Editor ,.4. Hol ph SE Dar year tc he has year ti The pleadI charge will b, per Mi "WI have 1 season interes of our shirt," release contin ex of our done e him to priorit as a pe The ing re( offense missed ity and off ret plenty Stonun Reds Round near-i, there's Hemin in to b 225 p num. Seni has s...…

… TAKING BACK THE STREETS NEWS U renews contract with Traverse City Film Festival Six-day festival allows Michigan residents to learn about filmmaking. >> SEE PAGE 2 OPIN ION Who to vote for in tomorrow's primary Ann Arbor needs a balance of old and new on City Council. S SEE PAGE 4 ARTS 'Entourage': The bros are back Season 8 returns with the characters we love, but the unwanted cliches linger. >> SEE PAGE 9 SPORTS 'M' gears up for defense-fi...…

…Monday, August1, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com University renews partnership with Traverse City Film Festival in quest to expand the arts Event aims to teach students and residents about the art of filmmaking ByJESSICA TREPKA For the Daily Film enthusiasts from around the country and beyond gathered in Traverse City, Mich. this past week to experience the art of film at the seventh annual Traverse City Film Festival. The festiv...…

…Monday, August 1, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com . Council to revisit panhandling amendments Officials question enforcement of city panhandling legislation By ANDREW SCHULMAN Daily Staff Reporter After being unanimously approved by the Ann Arbor City Council on May 2, city officials say the amendment that calls for panhandlers to gain formal per- mission to be on city property hasn't proved to be as effective as anticipated. The ...…

…Monday, August 1, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com (ThislAhdpigan DaitIj 1EFF ZU1CHSLAG E-MAIl. JEFF A MICH.EDU Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu Eek! A mouse! I think we might have bigger problems.. Tax increase on I 6 6 BETHANY BIRON EDITOR IN CHIEF MARK BURNS MANAGING EDITOR TEDDY PAPES EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR Unsigned editori...…

…Bye bye, Borders Jack's Hardware, located on e-reader, it isn't the sole slayer of Packard Street, always has inter- the noble animal that was Bor- esting signs. After receiving a ders. Jeff T. Wattrick, a writer on shipment of soil at the turn of the blog MLive, criticized Albom the season: for not mentioning the decline "Yep that is of libraries. As Wattrick points dirt, not rock out, both the Troy and Highland salt." After Park libraries cl...…

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…Monday, August 1, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com T O 'U' to offer new entrepreneurship master's Degree combines engineering and business curriculum By MARISA WINTER For the Daily For master's students look- ing to study entrepreneurship, they will no longer have to look any further than the University. Beginning this fall, the College of Engineering will be collaborating with the Ross School of Business to offer a professional ma...…

…Monday, August 1, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Crazy mediocre love COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL "Can't touch this." Broncos clash with aliens By ANKUR SOHONI Daily Arts Writer The marketers at Universal seemed to know exactly where to hit the target audience for "Cow- boys & Aliens" - simplistic but impressive posters, action- COA" packed and flashy trailers. But most & AhiS important of all AtQuality 16 was a small title and Rave...…

…Monday, August 1, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com "In season 8,'Entourage' moves on HBO's popular bro-show can't quite get back to the glory days of previous seasons By David Tao I Daily Film Editor What is "Entourage"? For the first six seasons, it was a com- forting blend of fluff. For those with Hollywood dreams, it was a voyeuristic fantasy about a few New York- ers who broke through and Entourage made it. For Season Eight tho...…

…101 Monday, August 1, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com ' aims to remedy defense Campbell expecting By TIM RO HANbreay Daily Spurts Editor u j n o y ar CHICAGO - Mike Martin and the rest of the Michigan defen- sive line wanted to show their new coaches what they were capable of, and, what exactly two former defensive line coaches would have to start the heart of their defense with. Brady Hoke and Greg Mattison had returned to Mich...…

…Monday, August 1, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Robinson elaborates on reasons for return Star quarterback returns to lead new-look M' squad By MICHAEL FLOREK Daily Sports Editor CHICAGO - On Brady Hoke's first day as the Michigan football team's coach, he lost the spotlight. It wasn't with the media, who packed the Junge Family Champi- ons Center to cover his hour-long press conference, but in a separate meeting with his team. ...…

…Monday, August 1, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Hoke warns Big Ten: Michigan not rebuilding By TIM ROHAN Ten Media Days, told reporters it Daily Sports Editor was the accountability that Hoke preaches that makes him so likable. CHICAGO - Here sat the man So far, so good, for Hoke. But that charged with restoring the shine to is the verdict before his team has a program that used tobe one of the played a snap of football. That di...…

…Chuiie xc -sEp SWELTERING SAMBA New vintage store opens downtown Despite increased competition, other stores say new shop will help promote vintage-style living. > SEE PAGE7 0 OPNO The battle over the debt ceiling Political pandering has turned the deficit talks into a farce. >> SEE PAGE 4 'Captain America: The First Avenger' Marvel brings outdated morals to superhuman, super genuine production. >> SEE PAGE 8 SPORTS Football Preview: Defens...…

…Monday, July 25, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com ASSAULTS From Page 1 assaults and who have experi- enced an emotional impact from that information," Rider-Milkovich said. "It is certainly common for survivors of sexual assault to expe- rience emotional distress or poten- tially re-live parts of their own experience when they read about or hear about a sexual assault happen- ingto another." The assaults began on July 15 at about 1...…

…Monday, July 25, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Virtual internships allow students to work from home State Department offers students an alternative to typical internships By PAIGE PEARCY Daily StaffReporter Imagine interning with diplo- mats while simultaneously attend- ing classes in Ann Arbor. It may sound impossible, but a program started by the U.S. State Depart- ment provides students with opportunity to dapple in virtual ...…

…Monday, July 25, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com C, i tc-a DAM DANIEL SINGER I Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu Shirking duty a BETHANY BIRON EDITOR IN CHIEF MARK BURNS MANAGING EDITOR TEDDY PAPES EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial hoard. All other signed articles and...…

…Monday, July 25, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 5 "I don't think there's any issue with it whatsoever." -Maj. Gen Jeffrey Buchanan, on whether alterations of the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy would affect operations in Iraq. HOLLY RIDER-MILKOVICH I Campus safety DOUG GALANTE E-MAIL DOUG AT DGALANTE@UMICH.EDU 2m SO l_ No T-Pain, no gain Recently, the Department of Public Safety issued three campus safety crime alerts to inform ...…

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…Monday, July 25, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com *New vintage shop opens on East Liberty Street Avtomobile offers residents homemade and vintage goods By JULIA SMITH-EPPSTEINER ManagingArts Editor Sandwiched between Kolos- sos Printing and Vahan's Clothing & Tailoring on East Liberty Street lays a new vintage shop called Avtomobile, abound with flowers, heaps of one-of-a-kind clothing pieces and original sketch art. 20-year-old ow...…

…8! Monday, July 25, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 'Breaking Bad' breaks the mold "No, the 'A' does not stand for asshole!" Aye, aye 'Captain' Marvel infuses heart and soul into 'The First Avenger' By KAVI SHEKHAR PANDEY Senior Arts Editor Captain America shouldn't work in the 21st century, neither as a comic book character nor as an action movie hero.* Alongside his superhuman C abilities, he's super demure, America: Te super...…

…Monday, July 25, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com *Refreshing romantic flick with'Benefits' By JENNIFER XU the fine SeniorArts Editor ter - de pelgang If the plotline of "Friends with Benefits" sounds a little familiar (two heterosexual friends decide that sex without the relationship is the way to go), that's because Friends with it was released last January Benefits under the name At Quality16 of "No Strings and Rave Attached." ...…

…Monday, July 25, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Pitchfork serenades Chicago Annual A2 Arts Fair ByJOSHUA BAYER Daily Arts Writer Not many music festivals can tout that their three-day passes sold out within 24 hours of the ini- tial sales date. But of 2011, Pitchfork Music Festival can. In the realm of indie hipster fandom, Pitchfork is incontestably the "it" music festi- val. Just look at the lineup - no other US festival of co...…

…Monday, July 25, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 2011 Football Season Preview: Defensive Line By STEPHEN J. NESBITT * Daily Sports Editor With the 2011 season just weeks away, Michigan defensive coordi- nator Greg Mattison's first order of business is to right the Wolver- ines' defensive corps - a veritable *sinking ship. That overhaul began the moment Mattison stepped on campus, announcing Michigan's return to a standard 4-3 sche...…

…12 Monday, July 25, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com CHECK OUT MICHIGANDAILY.COM for coverage throughout the week LIVE CLUE TUF Pumford joins 'M' staff as assistant Former Michigan standout returns to Ann Arbor By STEVEN BRAID Daily Sports Writer Coming from a big, competi- tive family, coaching had always intrigued Nick Pumford. He marveled at the impact that Bo Schemblecher and John Wood- en had on their players' lives and was...…

…I1A: Last installment of 'Harry P er' films evokes bittersweet nost ONE-HUNDRED-TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM Ann Arbor, MI Weekly Summer Edition _r 'U' alumni strive to revamp Detroit Graduates move to the city to create new businesses, charities and art projects in hopes of revitalizing Detroit. SEE PAGE3 Welfare woes New legislation threatens the well-being of underprivileged families in 1 the state of Michigan. SEE PAGE 4 Cle...…

…Monday, July 18, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Ann Arbor's homeless tent city faces scrutiny after string of small crimes Despite accusations, camp denies being a danger to the county By BRIENNE PRUSAK Managing News Editor Ann Arbor's self-governed homeless tent city, Camp Take Notice, has recently gained atten- tion among the community for their alleged involvement in small crimes in the neighborhood around the campground. Lt....…

…Monday, July 18, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 'U' alumni work to change the image'of Detroit Graduates bring new enterprise to the dilapidated city By ANDREW SCHULMAN Daily StaffReporter In 2008, Detroit landed on Forbes' annual list of "America's Most Miserable Cities," and hope that its automakers could com- pete with foreign counterparts dwindled. As the city's population continues to decline and its unem- ployment rate rema...…

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…Monday, July 18, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 15 JEFF ZUSCHLAG E-MAIL JEFF AfTJEFFDZ@UMICH.EDU _~ Health hypocrisy Amid the illegal fireworks, trips with the family, and back- yard bar- beques on the Fourth, there is a com- mon senti- ment about the history of this country. Whether it is the sacrifice MAX of the soldiers LEVENSTEIN fighting for freedom or the pride we have of being citizens of this nation, we call oursel...…

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…Monday, July 18, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Howard leads class of16 entering Hall of Fame By STEPHEN J. NESBITT Daily Sports Editor Desmond Howard, a former Michigan football standout and current analyst for ESPN College GameDay, was enshrined into the College Football Hall of Fame in an induction ceremony on Saturday. The prolific wide receiver led a group of 15 other players and four coaches into the Hall of Fame in South B...…

…81 Monday, July 18, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com CHECK OUT MICHIGANDAILY.COM for coverage throughout the week Khalik, swimmers organize free clinic 'M' squad gives back attendance for the entirely stu- dent-run event, the Wolverines to aid youngsters in made technique the focal point of 4 . the clinic. inner-city Detroit Each child was given ample time in a small group to work- By LIZ VUKELICH ing with a Michigan swimmer on Da...…

…Monday, July 18, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily com Fans bid Potter adieu on the silver screen 'Deathly Hallows: Part 2' features what Potterheads love most about the wizard world By Emily Boudreau I Daily Arts Writer About 13 years ago, a seemingly ordinary boy (apart from the light- ning scar on his forehead) inhabited a cupboard under the stairs at * ** number four Privet Drive. Harry Potter Of course, he and the Deathly was anyt...…

…Monday, July 18, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Summer strong 'Suits' COURTESY OF WARNER BROS. "I throw my hands up in the air sometimes. Saying Ayo. Gotta let go." 'Bosses' far from horrible By MACKENZIE METER Daily Arts Writer One of the most fun things to do on a hot, boring day is to go to the movies. Especially now that we're at this point in the summer - all * of the quintes- sentially funny, Hofrible hyped-up, long- awai...…

…Monday, July 18, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 11 Li LIKE THE DAILY ON FACEBOOK You deserve a factual look at ... Are the Palestinians Ready for Peace? Why Arab intransigence makes peace most unlikely. Just as all the presidents since Harry Truman before him, President Obama is spending much time, effort, and political capital trying to bring about peace between Israel and the so-called Palestinians. If history is any guide, he...…