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…The Michigan Union policy was bad enough, but the way it's being enforced is even worse. First, it's just Michigan students, but now all students are being admitted. What's the real story? FridayFOCUS This is the city. It's a city of crime. But you don't have to be a helpless victim. This week's focus takes a closer look on how students can learn to defend themselves. The ska's the limit, and these gangsters just wanna have fun. Read Skot Be...…

…State Rep. Perry Bullard (D-Ann Arbor) has always been a champion of student's rights. With the deputization hearings just around the corner, students need his help more than ever. Sean Connery and Lorraine Bracco concoct another a bomb in Medicine Man, a movie for which there is no cure. SPORTSMonday The years go by, but the beat goes on for the Michigan swimming program. This weekend, coach Jon Urbanchek's men's team won its seventh consec...…

…Most students on this campus are aware of alcohol. So why did the Michigan Student Assembly spend $13,000 to reinforce the notion? Good question. Nitzer Ebb used to thrive on pissing people off, but now they're grown up with their new album, Ebbhead. Read about British Pop's violent youths turned good. The Michigan men's volleyball team took a weekend tour of the Big Ten, and the trip had mixed results. The Wolverines fell to Minnesota and P...…

…The University Honors College is the paragon of academic excellence, or is it? Through questionable admissions standards, it excludes most students from the education they deserve. Hannelore Kober and Jonnie Dbbele are a pair of University profs happily married to film (and each other). Read a preview of a showing of their films. SPORTS! 1 The Michigan men's basketball team opened its Big Ten season by winning at Iowa. Tonight, the Hawkeyes ...…

…Everyone knows the grass is always greener in Ann Arbor, and recent city legislation should ensure that this Tree City, USA, won't become a concrete jungle. WEEKEND etc. What is a college student's favorite way to both relax and stay in shape? Sex, of course. Explore the topic fully in a special Valentine's edition of the annual Health & Fitness issue. Home hasn't always been sweet for the Michigan men's basketball team, but last night the W...…

…Dating is a sensitive topic for many people, but combined with the issue of race relations, everyone has an opinion. This FridayFOCUS examines the ups and downs of interracial dating. Austin, Texas or Ann Arbor, Michigan - Richard Linklater proves that it doesn't matter which college town you're in, you'll always find a Slacker. Wouldn't you like to be a slacker too? The Michigan icers have two straight home games with Miami this weekend. Th...…

…With the deputization hearings scheduled for this week, the onus is on the Michigan Student Assembly to represent student's concerns more than ever. Wayne's World is undeniably a filmic tour-de-force for auteur Penelope Spheeris. Read a review of her chef d'oeuvre. The Michigan men's basketball team is no monarchy, but rarely will you see this King without a smile on his face. This positive attitude helps rookie forward Jimmy King rule the c...…

…Today is the final day of Ann Arbor voter registration for the March 17 Michigan Primary. "Hello, I'm Wilfred Brimley for Tampax." Is this an advertising campaign from Hell or a little gender-bending humor from Carol Leifer? When the Michigan ice hockey team enters Ohio State's Ice Rink tonight, the Wolverines will be playing for a tie for first place in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. Today Coudy, rain later; High: 40, Low: 34 T...…

…The long-awaited deputization hearings begin today in the Michigan League Ballroom from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. All should attend. Indulge your primal teenage urges this weekend when Primal Scream and Teenage Fanclub - two of the hippest British bands on the Creation label - play in Detroit. The Michigan ice hockey team moved into a first-place tie with Lake Superior State by beating Ohio State last night, 3-2. Brian Wiseman and Denny Felsner led t...…

…Yesterday, the University Board of Regents showed that it has already made up its mind regarding deputization. Yesterday's hearings were not public in any sense of the word. Eamon Grennan is an enlightened Irish poet who leaves nothing to be desired. He will read his poetry today at the Rackham Amphitheatre. Chris Webber's 23 points and 12 rebounds led the Michigan men's basketball team to a 95-70 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. ...…

…The deputization protests turned violent yesterday. While this should send a message to the University administration, the protesters should be aware of the possible consequences. Sound bites and tracking polls are the stuff political campaigns are made of, right? Not at the New Hampshire primary, where candidates actually focus on issues, rather than image. The Michigan men's basketball team breezes into the Windy City this weekend with the...…

…While it's true that we've never met a Conservative Coalition candidate that we've liked, CC's latest presidential nominee leaves us aghast. Ah, sweetness. Mike Leigh's sweet movie provides some sweet pleasure for lovers of British film. Read a review of this sweet new masterpiece. The Michigan hockey team joined the nation's elite by winning its first Central Collegiate Hockey Association title. The Wolverines did their part by beating Ferr...…

…5 SO-T The University Board of Regents transferred the deputization of the University police force to itself. Now, we must determine to whom this force is accountable. Ann Savageau travels to faraway lands, but you don't even have to leave your armchair to see Iran or Colorado. Clare Spitler displays this RC professor's exhibit. The Michigan women's tennis team dropped its first two matches of the conference season to highly-ranked Northwes...…

…General Motors executives claim to be concerned about the American economy, but many of their actions indicate that they are more interested in investing in other nations. "She stood against the wall ... touching herself, frenzied, almost clawing." Who penned this dynamic prose? Melanie Rae Thon. Check out her fiction reading at the Rackham Amphitheatre. The Michigan men's basketball team came close, but not close enough, to upsetting Ohio S...…

…You're already too late to vote in the Michigan presidential primary, so don't miss your chance to vote in April's city council elections. Register now to vote. Students have always been acting out, but some University students have been doing it for credit for 75 years. The theatre department celebrates its 75th anniversary in this week's issue. Former Michigan swimmer Mike Barrowman lost for the first time in over three years at yesterday'...…

…What did you do over spring break? Some students spent their vacation working to help less-fortunate urban and rural communities through the Alternative Spring Break Program. If it weren't a true story, you probably wouldn't believe it. The film Europa, Europa tells the unbelievable and inspiring story of Solomon Perel. Indiana men's basketball coach Bobby Knight and his conference-leading Hoosier squad tip off with Michigan Sunday. The Wolv...…

…. 3m The annual Holocaust conference is being held this week, and it is a valuable reflection on the World War II tragedy - lest we forget the lessons of our past. Director Michael Apted's movie subjects are no longer seven years old. They're all grown up in his latest documentary, 35 Up, a film which was 28 years in the making. The Wolverines' men's basketball team improved its standing for the NCAA tournament with a 68-60 win over the In...…

…The abortion rights bill recently passed by the Michigan House is no victory at all for pro-choice supporters. The bill still includes a 24-hour waiting period, an open insult to women. Vocal, opera, folk, ethnic and rock music -The Bulgarian State Television Female Vocal Choir has it all. "The most beautiful music on the planet?" Could be. The Michigan lacrosse club team suffered an 18-5 defeat at the hands of Michigan State. The Wolverines...…

…Letters, letters, and more letters. This opinion page has more letters than a bowl of alphabet soup. Readers told us we didn't know what we are doing, so we let them try it. Thee Hypnotics (can't you just hear Dave Kendall pronouncing it?), a British import, are heavily influenced by the rock 'n' roll of Detroit's past. Now they're ready to show Motown why. The Michigan basketball team proved it can beat the second-ranked team in the nation,...…

…A code by any other name is just a code. This is the messge we should heed when considering the watered-down code proposed by Peter Mooney and Michael Warren, Jr. WEEKEND etc. Thirty years of Ann Arbor on celluloid? Weekend etc. celebrates the 30th annual Ann Arbor Film Festival with a look at its past and a preview of this year's festival. Okay, so we found out Sunday that Michigan men's basketbll team could play with the best teams in the ...…

…Most universities prevent any campus group from discriminating unfairly. But what if the group happens to be the Department of Defense and its ROTC chapters? Can you imagine being thrown in jail for 10 years just for possessing two joints? That's what happened to John Sinclair, who recently spoke with our Mark Binelli. SrT Nikki Beaudry's 24-point effort led the Michigan women's basketball team last night, but the Wolverines still fell to Il...…

…The Michigan Democratic primary is today, and Jerry Brown is the only candidate to fight the Washington establishment and promote progressive Democratic policies. You thought James was just the man, but it's really the band, from Manchester. They shed the Morrissey stigma, but the Simple Minds comparison still haunts them. While the Michigan hockey team swept its way into the CCHA semis, the Wolverine men's basketball squad got stuck with a ...…

…The right to vote is something which all American citizens should hold dear. With the Michigan Primary today, everyone should take part in the democratic process. It's deja vu all over again for the filmgoer taking in American Me. The film takes tired actors, tired plot lines, and tired dialogue to form a movie which could best be described as... With the hockey and basketball teams entering their stretch drives, football season seems like a...…

…Decisions, decisions. MSA elections are coming soon and once again,.the choices are between two parties. The top two Moose Party candidates came and went. Where are the other choices? Lush has the most luscious sound and one of the most acclaimed spots on the British music scene. And don't listen to anyone who tells you they copy My Bloody Valentine. After a weekend sweep of Ohio State, the Michigan hockey team moved into second place in the...…

…* Recognizing Michigan as one of the nation's most political campuses, many presidential candidates made a stop at the University. Unfortunately, many students were turned away. Never mind the rest of the newspaper... Here's The Sex Pistols! Annette Petruso takes an in-depth look Jon Savage's book England's Dreaming and the evolution of punk rock. Both the Michigan women's swimming team and the Wolverine wrestling squad will compete with the...…

…The ACLU is suing the University on behalf of NORML. Sound familiar? If so, you have a longer memory than the U administrators, who have apparently forgotten last year's court decision. The University's interim speech code has come under fire recently for fear that it restricts students' freedom of expression. How far is too far? The Michigan men's basketball team hasn't made an NCAA tournament appearance in over two years. Tonight, the Fab ...…

…I We'd like to believe racism is a distant thing. If you believe this, think again. The Nazis held a rally this weekend, and it wasn't in Germany. It was in Ann Arbor.j The much-ballyhooed film Basic Instinct is basically insulting. Since its release, the film has generated a great deal of criticism, all of which is deserved. Critics have accused the Michigan basketball team of being all show and no go, but the Wolverines proved themselves ...…

…The Ann Arbor City Council blew its opportunity to help the homeless when it refused to renovate the Ann Arbor Inn. Now private interests are taking a turn at it. When they descend to the depths of the Law Quad reading room, where you are not allowed, you think, Let's KillAll the Lawyers. Filmmaker Ron Semkowski agrees. SPORTS 10 Oklahoma State coach Eddie Sutton and his son, Sean, will be singing "My Old Kentucky Home" this weekend when the...…

…To date, the University administration has had three people arrested for their alleged conduct during the last month's deputization protests. But is it pursuing justice or targeting scapegoats? Read an interview with Matthew Sweet, the alternative popster who sings about Winona Ryder and claims to possess a "Madonna Document." With two coaches and a point guard making their return trips to Lexington, television announcers should have no trou...…

…OPINION 4 IMovie director Spike Lee is coming to speak at the University, but at what cost? Well, $15,000 to the groups bringing him here, which means $6.50 to anyone who wants to hear him. The weather may not feel like spring yet, but when it does, what are you going to wear? Turn to the inside section and allow the cast of Ann Arbor 48019 to show you. Michigan football coach Gary Moeller is entering the upcoming season with cautious optimi...…

… We hear stories about abused women, never considering that some of these women could be our peers. What drives men toward abuse and why do some women stay in these relationships? And you thought the characters in Apocalypse Now had it rough... The documentary Hearts of Darkness takes a look behind the scenes in the making of Francis Ford Coppola's landmark film. The Michigan hockey team doesn't even know its opponent for Sunday's game, but ...…

…Today is MSA election day, and students have a lot to decide. Aside from choosing a candidate, there are referenda on the deputization oversight committee and on speech codes. Vote. University graduate and Chicago Symphony Orchestra violinist Max Raimi talks about the orchestra's new conductor, Daniel Barenboim, as the CSO plays Hill Auditorium tonight. Reality check: we're in the final four. Not just basketball, but hockey too. The cagers s...…

…Michigan's in the NCAAs! Hail to the victors... Actually, there wasn't any music when the Wolverines played the early rounds of the NCAA tournament, The pep band was left behind. Can white men jump? Do you care? Read a review of Ron Shelton's pathetic new basketball comedy starring Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson. Just to repeat, in case you were in a cave, our boys made it to the Final Four. But there are two more games to win before they...…

…Is there any way to really solve the problem of segregation at the University? Mandatory busing between fraternity parties may help more than ,MLK day. Oscar-mania continues with Rodney Dangerfield's tour de force role in the latest heartwrencher Ladybugs. Check out this male Meryl Streep's moves. Good Knight, Bobby! Indiana University officials, apparently fed up with the antics of their controversial basketball coach, gave him his walking ...…

…The Interfraternity Council has mobilized itself politically by encouraging Greek members to vote in city elections. The move should serve as a model for other campus organizations. WEEKEND etc. Spike Lee and Karen Finley are both talented entertainers, but that's not all they are - their work is often the cause of controversy. Both will be in town this weekend. The Michigan baseball team notched its fifth straight victory by beating Toledo,...…

…OPINION 4 If you had any question about who to vote for in next Tuesday's City Council elections, this is your lucky day. We are particularly enthusiastic about 4th Ward candidate Peter Nicolas. Tonight's the big night for the Friars. It's their 36th Annual Best Concert Ever, and it's at the Michigan Theater at 8 p.m. Tomorrow night's part one of the Big Dance. Can't you just feel the anticipation mounting along 1-94 all the way from State S...…

…Saturday night and what a riot! Both students and police behaved themselves well after the Wolverines beat Cincinnati, proving that there's no place like Michigan to hold a party. Diane Wakowski wasn't at the Hash Bash, but her poetry fans show a healthy appreciation for the art of toking. She'll read from her work this afternoon. And then there were two... Michigan faces Duke for the second time this season, but now the stakes are a little ...…

…The Ann Arbor Council erred in voting to privatize city parking structures. This decision puts jobs in jeopardy and could result in skyrocketing parking costs. Toad the Wet Sprocket. Before you say, 'Hey, what a dumb name for a band,' remember where they came from. California. Need we say more? Yes, and Nima Hodeai does. Junior Wendy Bigler led the Michigan women's golf team with a 252 this weekend, but the Wolverines struggled to a second c...…

…Here's mud - er, I mean tear gas in your eye. The Ann Arbor police paid no regard to gas etiquette in clearing South U. Monday night, and the students' attitude was not much better. Tommy Stinson's no longer just a 'Mat - he's doing his own thing with a new band, Bash 'n' Pop, which plays the Pig tomorrow night. Hail to the Victors! Even though the men's basketball team lost to Duke, they're still #1 in our hearts. Fans flooded Crisler Arena...…

…Michael Warren resigns as chair of the Student Rights Commission. The University refuses his speech code proposal, and everybody's to blame. Artist Dubi Arie has spent much of his life pursuing what he calls his mission - a painting called Under the Wing of God and the Shadow of Amalek. Read about Arie's 23-year-long struggle. The Michigan baseball team beat Detroit-Mercy yesterday behind the heroics of co-captain Steve Buerkel, who went 4-f...…

… Many students complain about the University Board of Regents, but what if a student served on the board. Don't laugh. The possibility is more realistic than you may think. They Might Be Giants brings their upbeat and often bizarre style to The Michigan Theater this weekend. Find out if they really are. Is everybody ready for tomorrow's football game? Yeah, that's right. Football. The real question is who to root for in Michigan's annual int...…

…- Ift LI f -V______4__,________1.7_____a__________________ 1aAEU . w I LJ1L I f Most students' only real experience with MSA is the annual election. With the way elections have been handled recently, it's no wonder nobody cares about the Assembly. Director Jacques Rivette's film La Belle Noiseuse isn't everything it claims to be, but several fine performances make it an interesting production. Michigan is 1-1 to open the 1992 football seaso...…

…Even after the issue has been at the forefront for years, there are still too few women in the University faculty. The administration needs to take greater steps to solve the problem. The MTV 120 Minutes Tour was supposed to feature alternative, cutting-edge music, but Annette Petruso tells you what really happened. One hundred of the nation's top divers will visit Canham Natatorium this weekend for the Phillips 66 National Diving Championsh...…

…Students should demand a community oversight board for Ann Arbor, which hopefully will prevent incidents similar to last Monday's post-national championship game debacle. Missed the U2 concert last month? Then, check out Wig's multi-media attack, SUBVERSION PERVERSION. Bono wishes his band could have absurd displays of sadomasochism. The brooms were out in the Michigan sports world yesterday. While the baseball team was busy sweeping Siena H...…

…Since so many of you are apparently sick of hearing from us, we'll let you take over with not one, but two, pages of letters from our readers. Here's your collectors' edition of Weekend etc. - the Best of Ann Arbor. Find out what's hot, what's not, and everything else you ever wanted to know about our city and university. Western Michigan 19, Michigan 3. No, that's not a college football upset, but rather the score of yesterday's baseball ga...…

…H * ! The big question about student athletes has always been, what comes first, the student or the athlete? Find out if Michigan athletes really make the grade. What could be better than a free concert? A free concert with a cameo appearance from Blues Traveler. Check it out tomorrow at noon by the Cube. Julie Farrell-Oven house won the one-meter springboard title last night at the Phillips 66 National Indoor Championships at Canham Natat...…

…The relationship between Black students and the University administration is tenuous enough. The cancellation of Saturday's Africenergy events only adds to the hostility. Woulda, coulda, shoulda. That's what can be said about the School of Music's production of Pal Joey at the Power Center. What could have been great became an exercise in merdiocrity. -mmmmommmmmm-9 The men's tennis team closed their season with a bang this weekend - beat...…

…Students cannot wait until November if they want their political voice to be heard. They should vote by absentee ballot for August's primary. Sometimes change can be a good thing, like this past weekend's Pirates of Penzance. Jenny McKee tells whether or not the Major General could successfully Charleston. Michigan javelin thrower Stan Johanning shattered Matt Panther's Big Ten record with a throw of 232-11. Panther's record throw of 219-73/...…

… The Salvation Army has long stood for attaining fundamental rights for all people. However, Ann Arbor's chapter has recently acted in a completely contrary manner, The band Blur acts in the arrogant demeanor typical of all of Britain"s great groups. The question is whethe this band can back it up. Rain, rain, go away. Come again some other day. That's what the Michigan softball team was saying after yesterday's game with Central Michigan wa...…