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…There's nothing cryptic about the University's latest code. It is a blatant attempt by the administration to expand its control over students' lives. Scott Sterling spent some time this summer chillin' with Basehead. Get the scoop on this innovative rap group's favorite beers. $P1 The University Athletic Department is conducting an internal investigation of the men's basketball to determine what, if any, violations of NCAA rules occurred ove...…

…Now that Anne Duderstadt is part of the University team as well as the President's family, the administration has some questions to answer. Katie Webster, who plays at The Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival tonight, almost missed the big time - her folks didn't want a booze-soaked, drug-shootin' R&B star in the family. Here's the Wolverine football season in a nutshell: Michigan is good, and the Big Ten is bad. For this and other scoops, s...…

…Maybe it felt good to receive mail from the University that wasn't a bill, but the speech code survey distributed this summer was an unscientific attempt to invent student support. "Sneakers" is a film with loads of talented actors, who join together to rip on the U.S. government for two hours. How original. SPORTSMonday Michigan didn't lose to Notre Dame Saturday. The Irish didn't outscore the Wolverines. We're stilt undefeated. So how come...…

…'OPINION Can you decipher this code? Take a look at the U-M's latest attempt to regulate student speech and behavior. Draw your own conclusions. Did you hate that irritating voice-over when "Blade Runner" first came out? If so, you're in luck - it's gone, but not much else has changed in this Ridley Scott film. Michigan didn't lose a football game Saturday, but the Wolverines may have lost their starting quarterback, Elvis Grbac. Coach Gary ...…

…What's the deal with sorority rush? It's too early and too long. The Panhellenic Council should take measures to make rush easier on new students. A. A play within a play about Columbus 'discovering' America? Yup. It's the Performance Network's latest presentation, entitled Isabella, Three Ships, and a Shyster. The injured Elvis is out and Todd Collins is in at starting quarterback - or so it seems, as the Wolverines prepare for this Saturda...…

…He's back. After a long summer during which you probably relied on banal things like sitcoms to make you laugh, you deserve some real humor. Jon Chait has what you're looking for. WE EKEND, etc. "Six bucks for a movie?" This is one of the many comments overheard at the cinema this summer, but as Michael John Wilson points out, the real entertainment isn't even on the screen. Michigan's Fab Five may be in danger of becoming a trio, after the ...…

…A p Issues Forum debuts today, offering a look at the latest version of the University speech code. Hear from representatives of the University administration, MSA, and the ACLU. The year's first Friday supplement takes a look at the role of women in higher education. From students to faculty, women face unique obstacles climbing the ladder to the top. Mama, don't let your babies grow up to be Cowboys. Oklahoma State Cowboys, that is. Eve...…

…OPINION The University hospital has to clean up its act, literally and figuratively. After many complaints about the working conditions of the hospital, somebody should start taking them seriously. "Melrose Place" meets Lollapalooza in "Singles," the latest twentysomething flick from Cameron Crowe. We know you want to know what we think about Matt Dillon's new hair. Backup quarterback Todd Collins filled in admirably for the injured Elvis Gr...…

…Ede again? MSA President Ede Fox's flip-flop on the proposed university Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities could wind up costing students dearly in the end. The Fourth Annual Animation Celebration hits the Michigan Theatre this week, complete with Nippoless Nippelby, the grotesque creature with no nipples to speak of. SORT 1 Michigan tennis' Brian Eisner did last weekend what the Wolverine football squad couldn't - he came back...…

…What this university really needs is someone who can make the buses run on time. That person is missing, as the North Campus buses tour Kerrytown on their way to Central Campus. Just when you thought college rock went the way of the dodo, it's back and better than ever in the Minneapolis trio Walt Mink. Houston's run-and-shoot offense did little besides run and hide last season, but the Cougars are back this year, scoring points like they di...…

…*P3 SN People who lived in co-ops last year are feeling anything but secure about their security deposits these days. That's because the Inter-Cooperative Council has been anything but cooperative. "Thief of Bagdad" - a silent film with a complete musical score is running this weekend at The Michigan Theatre. Find out about the sounds of this silence. Michigan's ground game has been less than inspiring in the Wolverines' first two games this...…

…FridayFOCUS4 No one talks about institutional racism at the U-M. Why? Most people are afraid of being labelled racist themselves. Take a closer look at this complex and sensitive issue. You think Bill Clinton is slick? Wait until you see "Bob Roberts." This 1990 senatorial candidate has a soft spot in his heart for Bob Dylan-style music and Pat Buchanan-style politics. SPORTS1 The Michigan-Houston football game starts at 3:3C p.m. tomorrow, ...…

…You've heard all the gripes about the University's proposed code of non-academic conduct, but what's the alternative? We offer our suggestions. ARTS SIPORTi We bet you're just dying to see a movie where one guy talks for 90 minutes. But in his new film "Monster in a Box," Spalding Gray pulls it off. Again. Houston's run-and-shoot offesnse fired nothing but blanks against Michigan Saturday in the Wolverine's 61-7 victory. Walter Mondale had...…

…SPNO 4 Today, we bring you a history lesson about the university administration's attempts to regulate student behavior over the years. It didn't just start with the code. Vampire horror comedy? Yes, that's the theme of John Landis' new feature, "Innocent Blood". And what's more, Anne Parillaud ("La Femme Nikita") is back, wearing fangs this time. SPORTS .1 Michigan's last Big Ten football loss was at the hands of Iowa two years ago in Ann...…

…The University hospitals are going to run an $11 million surplus this year - and pay every employee a $2,500 bonus. How? The M-Share program has cut costs and boosted quality. It's not historically accurate, but hey, history's not always entertaining. Michael Mann's "Last of the Mohicans" starring Daniel Day-Lewis lives up to the hype. Michigan's defense has been hitting harder than ever this season. Find out the Wolverines' secrets from the...…

…The University hospitals are going to run an $11 million surplus this year - and pay every employee a $2,500 bonus. How? The M-Share program has cut costs and boosted quality. There may be a few strings when attending a concert given by the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. Daily writer Roger Hsia gets in tune with this local performance group. Both the men's and women's soccer teams took on Schoolcraft College last night in games that weren't j...…

…OPINION 4 Don't want a code of conduct? Guess what? You already have one. The debate over the "proposed" code may all be for naught since the administration made up its mind long ago. * dmmAJ -w Most students idea of fun in the sun cernters around spring break vacations. But for the engineering students designing Michigan's solar car, the pursuit is a full-time activity. The Michigan football team begins its bid to capture a fifth straight B...…

…The time has come for the University to amend Regental Bylaw 14.06 to include protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation. ART 'I S I You can quonk and pop to your heart's delight with the Rova Saxophone Quartet. The group performs tonight at 8 p.m. at the Performance Network. Who said Michigan forgot how to run? The Wolverines rushed for 480 yards and six touchdowns in their 52-28 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes. Today M...…

…i i Term limitations have been touted as a way to bring new voices into the government. But what term limitations really limit is the choices of the voters they're supposed to help. ART * ". Life is good. Juliana Hatfield has risen from the ashes of the Blake Babies to claim the title of queen of pop music. She plays the Blind Pig tonight. Maybe it's the heart of football season for most sports fans, but for a certain few, the real college...…

…The University made a smart move when it extended library hours until 5 a.m. and made an even smarter move by adopting Ride Home, a safe - and free - way to get back home. Poet William Matthews talks to Arts writer William Matthews. No, they aren't the same person, and they're not related. They don't even look alike. Nobody who was at the last Michigan-Michigan State game in Michigan Stadium will ever forget it, including the Wolverines, who...…

…It's new; it's improved. But it's still unnecessary. Through its revisions of the proposed code, the administration has failed to address the existing code and the problems with the new one. The Beatles started it all years ago, but it isn't going to end any time soon. It's the British invasion, and it continues to change the face of American music today. If the Michigan football team had one position where it could not afford any injuries, ...…

…Football is a microcosm of life. This fact will never be more evident than tomorrow, when our fine university establishes its supremacy over our agricultural neighbors in East Lansing. FridayFOCUS Schools have been teaching that "Columbus discovered America" for hundreds of years, but recently all that has changed. SPORTS1 See how the Wolverines match up with the Spartans for tomorrow's clash of undefeated Big Ten powers. The real question: ...…

…i i The Daily endorses Bill Clinton. President Bush has failed to deal with changes throughout the world. Clinton has shown his ability to deal with the nation's problems. Ax Regardless of how you feel about Columbus Day, seeing "1492" won't change your mind. No controversy here: This movie is bad. Michigan has bragging rights in the state for another year, after beating arch-rival Michigan State, 35-10. Tailback Tyrone Wheatley led the way ...…

…Neither side of the Columbus Day debate seems to ackowledge the other. What people need to realize is both the significance of the event and the historical consequences. Why does Rainer Werner Fassbinder run amok? Jon Altshul reviews this week's offering from the Fassbinder film festival at the Michigan Theater. Michigan women's golf coach Sue LeClair is pleased with the upward trend of her team. The Wolverines finished second this weekend a...…

…Just when you thought it was safe to go to a football game, Big Brother (read: the Department of Public Safety) is watching you. Throw marshmellows at your own risk. Jack Lemmon, Al Pacino, Alan Arkin, Ed Harris and more! From director James Foley, "Glengarry Glen Ross" is a startlingly effective screen adaptation of David Mamet's play. The Michigan men's water polo got off to a fast start this weekend with a victory over Ohio State, before ...…

… If the U-M can't afford to pay its police officers a fair salary, the only logical solution is to return campus policing responsibilities to the Ann Arbor Police Department. Russian immigrant director Vladimir Mirzoev makes his U.S. debut with the U-M Department of Theatre and drama's first production of the season, "The Birthday Party." Pre-r CCHA coaches and media both picked the Michigan hockey team first in their respective polls. The W...…

…Since the regents couldn't pass the code proposal over the summer when they do everything else controversial, they tried to have their discussion of the issue in faraway Flint. Hail! Hail to Michigan... but only if you live in the state. The U-M's residency requirements make life difficult for out-of-state applicants. Michigan hits the road for the first time since the Notre Dame game. The Wolverines are heading to Bloominton, Ind., to take ...…

…The U-M Board of Regents apparently have a problem with the Open Meetings Act. However, despite losing a court battle on the subject, they still have little regard for it. AT Director Gary Senise's film "Of Mice and Men" succeeds where so many films fail because it avoids succumbing to the Hollywood trends so many films employ. SPORTSwnd Michigan only needed one half to put the Indiana Hoosiers to rest. The Wolverines coasted to victory afte...…

…As a State Representative, Perry Bullard has continually defended the rights of students. Now that he is running for district judge, Bullard is the natural candidate. Jessica Fogel is the Coordiantor of the University Dance Department, and each year, she features one alumnus in her productions. Find out who it was and what effect it had. ;SPORTS 91 While they still cling to the No. 3 ranking, the Michigan Wolverines are the walking wounded. ...…

… The latest draft of the code of conduct is better than the original, but what's to stop the regents changing it back to its original form? Without some amendment policy, nothing. Whether or not you like "A Tale of Springtime," directed and written by Eric Rohmer, depends not on what you're looking for so much as on how hard you look. The Michigan men's golf team closed its season in the wild, wild West. The Wolverines closed with a 1 2th-pl...…

… Check out the latest styles and profiles in this year's annual Fall Fashion issue. This year's theme? Nothing is black or white. Both the men's and women's soccer teams won yesterday. The women dominated Bowling Green, 5-1, while the men's club beat Macomb, 3-1. With our special fashion section taking the place of Weekend etc. this week, the List moves to the back of this section. Weekend etc. returns next week with all new material. Today...…

…One of the fundamental principles of this country is the rights of the accused. Nonetheless, these rights are conspicuous in their absence from the proposed student code of conduct. This year has been labelled the poltical year of the woman. Find out what women will be on the ballot here in Michigan and what they have gone through to get there. After a succesful season opener last week in Yost Arena, the Michigan hockey team hits the road to...…

…University professor Raymond Tanter is the latest Reagan supporter to jump off the sinking Republican ship. Why did it take 12 years for these people to wake up? Utah Saints comes to Industry in Pontiac tonight. These boys aren't from out west, but come see what they can do for you. It might be something good. 'SPOR! !d Homecoming. The 1,000th game. The Little Brown Jug. None of these seemed to matter much to the Michigan Wolverines, who dis...…

…What if someone threw a party and nobody came? Let's find out during this year's Michigan Student Assembly elections. Students should run for the Assembly as independents. Meet the only band who cites Steve Martin's "The Jerk" as a formative influence. Too Much Joy plays in Pontiac tonight. Michigan football coach Gary Moeller doesn't want to hear about how his team is a lock to win the Big Ten title. See if he can convince you. Today Mostl...…

…Ann Arbor has a chance to do something about its homeless population by converting the Ann Arbor Inn into low-income housing. The city should take advantge of this unique opportunity. The road to success in rock and roll is paved with a lot of hard work and perseverance? At least that's what Social Distortion, band of distinction, claims. By posting a 3-0-1 record at Ohio State this weekend, the Michigan men's water polo team secured the No....…

…Thanks to a little redistricting, Ann Arbor has the chance to elect~a Democrat to the House of Representatives for the first time in years. Bill Ford is the man for the job. More than 60 years after A.A. Milne created the character, Winnie-the-Pooh still "just is." Christine Slovey considers the Pooh phenomenon. The Michigan volleyball team took out the brooms gainst archrival Michigan State. Suzy O'Donnell came off the bench to lead the Wol...…

….3 1T TIT's M-1 Back in a small club where they belong, The Jesus and Mary Chain play the State Theater in Detroit tonight. The middle four pages of this issue pull out to give you everything you need to know before heading to the polls Tuesday. Michigan hits the road this weekend to visit that thriving metropolis West Lafayette, Ind., to take on the Purdue Boilermakers on another stop on the Road to Pasadena. Today Mixed clouds and sun; H...…

…Another election means another chance to elect regents who will be concerned with students rights. Candidates Laurence Deitch and Rebecca McGowan are two such people. Lorrie Moore was not a very good cook, so she tried her hand at writing. Good choice. Hear this talented author read from her work at 4 p.m. this evening at Rackham Amphitheater. Whew! Purdue almost ended Michigan's national championship dreams in West Lafayette, but the Wolver...…

…Today is Election Day, and the important thing is that you vote, no matter whom you support. But if you're looking for some suggestions, we have them. The third time is the charm for Robert Redford. His latest directorial effort, "A River Runs Through It," is a masterpiece. SPOT The Michigan women's volleyball team travels to Notre Dame, Ind. to take on the Fighting Irish. Both teams are vying for a slot in their NCAA regional. Today Cloudy...…

…3C Everybody can breathe a sigh of relief, now that Bill Clinton has been elected. But the new president must stick to a concrete agenda during his first 100 days. Athens, Georgia has still got it. From the town that brought you the Pylon, The B-52s, and R.E.M., here comes Magnapop. Despite an injury-laden roster, the Michigan women's volleyball team played an even match last evening against Notre Dame, before dropping the contest in three ...…

…When it comes to public education in this country, you get what you pay for, or so it seems. The time has come to end the disparity in public schools. For all those who called in demanding another photo of Madonna, we're thrilled to be able to bring you this week's cover story. *P0T" Who is Ricky Guzman and what has he been doing in Crisler Arena? Meet the latest addition to the Michigan men's basketball team. Today Cloudy and cold; High 42...…

…" Statistics say that college athletes are more apt to commit sexual assault than other students. Why is this the case, and if it is, what can be done about it? Hey, one of those Seattle bands is coming to St. Andrew's tonight. No, this is the other Seattle band - Mudhoney. The Michigan ice hockey team looks to bounce back from last weekend's disappointing performance against Western Michigan when it challenges powerhouse Lake Superior. To...…

…With the "Case for Student Financial Aid," the University tries to fill in the financial aid gaps left by the federal government. Poet and novelist Marge Piercy will read someof her poetry at 4 p.m. today at Rackham. She will also give a lecture Wednesday on "Women and Utopian Fiction." Read-all about her. Michigan split a two-game series with Lake Superior in Sault Ste. Marie this weekend in a battle of Central Collegiate Hockey Association...…

…Michigan voters approve of term limits, yet they continue to re-elect incumbants. With any luck, the Supreme Court will strike down these term limitations. It may be a little late for Halloween, but "Young Frankenstein" is coming to the Michigan Theatre. Director Mel Brooks and actor Gene Wilder team up in this well-done film. The Michigan men's soccer team was close, but not close enough, to winning a Big Ten Championship. The Wolverines lo...…

…The most recent, and probably final, draft of the student code of conduct continues to extend University where it doesn't belong. Unfortunately, it looks like we're stuck with it. Whether you're a jazz fan or not, you'll enjoy "The Resurrection of Lady Lester," which will be performed Thursday through Sunday at the Mendelssohn Theater. Michigan moved up in the latest football polls, but the Wolverines' shot at a national championship is now ...…

…If Ann Arbor city officials really want us to got to the polls and vote, then they should make it possible to do it without waiting in hour-long lines. A lot of people think the Daily is full of fiction every day, but today, we're actually admitting it. Check out our annual Fiction and Poetry issue. Michigan sports fans can take a trip down memory lane at the Towsley Sports Museum located in Schembechler Hall. EA Today Gray with occasional ...…

….. 8 SPORT Balancing secular and religious life is a difficult feat on a diverse college campus like this one. Take a look at what some students are doing to avoid losing their religions. It really is a shame about Ray. Just ask The Lemonheads. They'll be bringing their unique style to the St. Andrew's Theater tonight. The Michigan hockey team looks to continue its dominance over Miami whent it hosts a two-game series at Yost Arena this we...…

…Roger DeRoo and Brian Kight are two qualified candidates in today's Michigan Student Assembly elections. After that, it's anybody's guess. "The Resurrection of Lady Lester" combined jazz and drama to recreate the life of saxophone great Lester Young. Read a review of this original work by a University Theatre professor. The Michigan Wolverines won, lost and tied this weekend. They tied Illinois, won a trip to the Rose Bowl, and lost any hope...…

…"P i . Through a deluge of unethical propaganda, the University administration is desperately trying to convince students that they really do want the code. AT The earthy themes in Janet Kaufman's poetry traces back to her roots on a tobacco plantation in Pennsylvania. Hear this talented author read from her work today at Rackham. Yeah, the Rose Bowl is already clinched. And no, there is no real chance at the national title. But this is Mich...…

…Once again, the salary figures of University personnel show that this school continues to be a good ol' boys club. At least, that's where the money is. They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away - but this year's SophShow's got a whole tree. Confused? Read the preview. Michigan men's basketball coach Steve Fisher fell four short of another Fab Five, but the one player he signed could be a good one. Today cloudy to partly sunny; High 40, ...…