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…0 Gifts for the campus that has everything 0 0 0 S 0 rte.. When it comes to alumni dona- tions, sometimes the U. of Pennsylvania has to look a gift horse in the mouth. ~ Over the years, the university has received its share of unusual gifts: a T Buick dealership in New Jersey, a chalet in the south of France, a bed- and-breakfast in Louisiana and 25 free nights in a Washington, D.C., hotel. And although the school did keep one real gift ...…

…. w 9 0 0 0 0 0 "Without a collective voices selling your ideas... [is] that much harder" ERIC KOCIBA.. SENIOR AT EASTERN MICHIGAN U AND MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES STUDENT ASSOCIATION Who Makes The Grade? continued from previous page Democratic agenda" - President Adam Kreisel Founded: 1932 Membership: 800 chapters. They estimate 80,000 members. Funding: Fund-raising events, pri- vate individual donations, and $50-per-chapter annual dues...…

…w w w w w w w w w w 14W And now a word from our sponsoraBrk Ah, spring break.a Br k That annual period of rebirth so longr considered asacred ust don't ritual - a chance toJu t d f' relocate drinking, partying and neg- lecting classes on a our campuses too drinking, partying and neglecting classes in warmer climates. The simplest of pleasures. But in case you haven't noticed, this beloved respite from the collegiate grind has been tain...…

…0 0 . 0 0 . Who Makes The Grade? Many political groups are speaking for our generation, but just how are they doing? Here's a report card. By Eht Lee Edto 'S Flwsp Y OU'ye seen them at your cam- pus' activities table. You've seen them on the news and in maga- zines. They're the ones who talk about getting involved and making a difference. But before you sign up, take a look at this report card for six general-interest campus political gro...…

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…WE V ,4 *t One hundred three years of editorial freedom Vol. CIV N $ 0AnAbr ihgn-Tedy ebur ,19 94TeMcia al Study shows drug use increase By HOPE CALATI DAILY STAFF REPORTER Despite the "Just say no!" campaign, high school students are saying yes to alcohol and drugs. According to the "Monitoring the Future" study produced by researchers at the University's Institute for Social Research, high school students are smoking more pot, dropping ...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 1, 1994 MONTH Continued from page 1 keynote speaker, Derrick Bell, a former Harvard Law School Prof will address the issue of equality. After leaving Harvard last year because the institution failed to hire a woman of color on the faculty, Bell authored "Faces at the Bottom of the Well," in which he writes, "(Blacks not attaining full equality) is. a hard- to-accept fact that all history verifies. We...…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 1, 1994 -3 Homeless activists address YMCA's fate at City Council meeting By JAMES M. NASH DAILY STAFF REPORTER Mistakesby formercityleaders have come back to haunt the Ann Arbor City Council, homeless activists declared yesterday as they protested a city plan to bail out atroubled low-incomehous- ing project. The Ann Arbor YMCA, which runs °a 100-room low-income housing de- velopment at the corner of Fi...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 1, 1994 U~fje~d~imt~A96.6 420 Maynard Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JEsSIE HALLADAY Editor in Chief SAM GOODSTEN FUNT WAIsss Editorial Page Editors Unless otherwise noted unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of a majority of the Daily's editorial board. All other articles, letters, and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Mich...…

…ARTS Concubines drink and kingdoms fall By STEVE BURTON "There's going to be a lot of noise up there," said Leslie Guinn, Director of the Division of Vocal Arts at the University School of Music and Baritone soloist in tonight's performance of William Walton's Oratorio "Belshazzar's Feast" to be given by the combined forces of the Univer- sity Choir, the University Chamber Choir, the University Symphony Orchestra and the University Philharmo...…

…6 - The Michigan Daily -Tuesday, February 1, 1994 ". ;: Yt~il~lilill 486DX33 8/120. SB Pro & speakers, 24/96 modem, SVGA monitor, mouse, joystick, software. $1150. HP deskjet 500 $250. Both $1350. Must sell. 769-6253. 486SL NOTEBOOK 33MHZ 85 MB w/fax $1485, 386SL INTEL DELL NOTEBOOK 65MB $1095, 386 IBM Desktop 88MB 33MHZ SVGA $595, 386XX LEADING EDGE VGA LAPTOPS $790, 486DX DESKTOP 33MHZ 215MB 4RAM $1095, Factory warranty&software 313/662-1...…

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…8 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 1, 1994 Ageless By NICOLE BAKER A children's play? They may be young adults, but they don't do kiddie plays. Vitality, enthusiasm and en- ergy are just some of the key elements in the Ann Arbor Young Actors Guild. This weekend at the Performance Network, the Guild tackles Peter Hall's adaptation of George Orwell's "Animal Farm" with a mixture of youthful talent, adult determination, discipline and p...…

…: Hockey vs. Kent State Friday, 7 p.m. Yost Ice Arena S Men's Basketball vs. Purdue Tonight, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) West Lafayette Blue tries to put leash on 'Big Dawg' 4M' faces Robinson and No. 8 Purdue for first place in Big Ten By BRETT FORREST DAILY BASKETBALL WRITER When the No. 13 Michigan men's basketball team (5-2 Big Ten, 13-4 overall) faces No.8 Purdue (5-2, 17-2) tonight in West Lafayette (7:30 p.m., tSPN), the main point of conten...…

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 1, 1994 Fans, coach make Iowa Hawkeyes a class act By BRENT McINTOSH DAILY BASKETBALL WRITER IOWA CITY - This is women's basketball? That was the thought that wedged itself into my mind upon entering Carver-Hawkeye Arena Friday. The atmosphere for the Iowa-Michigan women's hoop matchup felt ... well, frankly, it felt like men's basketball. Don't call me a sexist; call me a realist. Women's basket...…

…'Prelude to a Kiss' failed as a romance Page 5 .4 i'ti av s .st . t e , 4 p.1 ni 0 " One hundred three years of editorial freedom I I Greenspan to rein in economic expansion? WASHINGTON (AP) - For President Clinton, the economic news could hardly be better - the fastest 0 economic growth in six years, declin- ing federal deficits and the best infla- tion performance in two decades. But the big question is whether Federal Reserve Board C...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, January 31, 1994 U.S. grants entry to IRA leader for peace meeting WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States granted a limited visa yesterday to Gerry Adams, president of Sinn Fein, the political wing of the Irish Republican Army. The decision, announced by the White House, reverses a policy of barring Adams from the country be- cause of his association with the IRA. The White House said Attorney General Janet Ren...…

…The Michigan Daily - Monday, January 31, 1994 - 3 * Scared of Macs, they look to 'U' . for support By LISA DINES DAILY STAFF REPORTER "It's all paranoia - that's what it is.' Lauren Korn, an RC sophomore, is afraid of computers. While at the University, she has not typed a single paper on a computer. "I sit there like I do not want to press this because it could do some- thing bad," she said. Korn is not alone in her aversion to the informa...…

…4 - The MichiganDaily - Monday, January 31, 1994 4d1runAirg 420 Maynard Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited andmanaged by students at the University of Michigan JEssIE HALLADAY Editor in Chief SAM GOODSTEIN FLINT WAINESS Editorial Page Editors Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the opinion of a majority of theDaily's editorial board. All other articles, letters, and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michigan D...…

… RTS Why Shostakovich now? y STEVE BURTON Last Saturday night a packed Rackham Auditorium was the scene for one of the most deeply felt and richly deserved standing ovations in years. The Borodin String Quartet, their music-stands illuminated only by candlelight, had just completed an emotionally compelling and techni- 'ally masterful performance of ostakovich's remarkable 15th String Quartet, and with ittheirheroic traversal of the complete...…

…6 - The Michigan Daily -Monday January 31, 1994 CSSIFED ADS 764-0557 0 FOR REN 486SL NOTEBOOK 33MHZ 85 MB w/fax $1485, 386SL INTEL DELL NOTEBOOK 65MB $1095, 386 IBM Desktop 88MB 33MHZ SVGA $595, 386XX LEADING EDGE VGA LAPTOPS $790 486DX DESKTOP 33MHZ 215MB 4RAM $1095 Factory warranty&software 313/662-1847. HOUSES I 2 to 9 bedrooms 507 HILL 2 blks. from business/law schools. 1 BRs and bi-level 1 BRs. Covered pkng., AC, DW, idry. $550-$82...…

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…8 - TheVichigan Daily - Monday, January 31, 1994 Vaughn plays old-time rock 'n' roll By TOM ERLEWINE Like many other rock 'n' rollers, Ben Vaughn fell in love with music as a kid, listening to his AM radio and playing his favorite records over and over again. Over the years his love for music grew from a passionate hobby to a full career. Back in the early '80s, he drummed with the Philadelphia punk band the Sickidz; a few years later, he fo...…

…SPRTS nday Trivia What are the only teams other than the Buffalo Bills to lose four Super Bowls? (Answer, page 2) b ~ ~'~' - 'K' 'K 'K',' 4' & "'~ ~ ~ ~4 4, 'K ~~''~' <'2 4'K~x~- <'K <K'K «4K "K AK 'AK "<K 'KK~' ~ ,~< AK-> <~v' > ,)'~, 'K *K~'K42AK'K - K-," U inside SPORTSMonday Men's Tennis M' Sports Calender AP Top 25 WMEB Hockey Poll Athlete of the Week Q&A Close But No Sugiura Gymnastics Preview Hockey Men's Basketball 2, 2 2 2 2 3 3 4...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily SPORTSMonday - Monday, January 31 1994 Here is how the top 25 teams in college basketball fared this weekend. Games played are through Jan. 29 Team 1. UCLA 2. Duke 3. Kansas 4. North Carolina 5. Arkansas 6. Connecticut 7. Purdue 8. Massachusetts 9. Kentucky: 10. Temple 11. Indiana 12. Louisville 13. Arizona 14. Syracuse 15. Michigan 16. Wisconsin 17. Minnesota 18. Maryland 19. West Virginia 20. Ala.=Birmingham 21. Geor...…

…The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, January 31, 1994 - 3 QA: BO:Y: gTMSOP Thomson The man who hit one of baseball's most famous home runs discusses his life KEN SUGIURA Close But No Sugiura Bobby Thanson knows what it feels like to g from an ordinary ballplayer to a legend overnight. Thomson wilfforever be recognized as the man rho hit the legendary "ShotHeard 'oundthe World "That home run liftd the New York Giants to a dramati pl...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, January 31, 1994 With small steps, women tumblers continue climb to top By MELANIE SCHUMAN DAILY SPORTS WRITER Since coming to Michigan, Coach Bev Plocki has taken the women's gym- nastics team from the basement of the Big Ten to one of the elite teams in the country. But.if you had foretold the future when she arrived in Septemberof 1990, you may have been dismissed as an-, other employee of t...…

…The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, January 31, 1994 - 5 1F In their last varsity year, men tumblers rolling after early success By JOSH KARP DAILY SPORTS WRITER Coming into the season, the No. 2 Michigan men's gymnastics team felt like Rodney Dangerfield. It didn't get any respect. After their team placed fifth in the Big Ten last year and finishing with a subpar 9-14 dual meet record, the Wolverine faithful had good reason not to ...…

…- The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, January 31, 1994 HOCKEY Continued from page 1 roost and start putting the puck in the 4et again." Since their first meeting of the sea- on - a 13-2 blowout at Yost Ice arena - the Irish have held their own .gainst the Wolverines. "I thought we had a superlative Jffort," Notre Dame coach Ric Shafer said."It was great to play to put us in a "osition to possibly beat theNo. 1 team 11 the country. "We...…

… The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, January 31, 1994 - 7 TIM RARDIN ry Rardin to Go Do you remember those old commercials, where that little Simon- looking kid wanders around the forest with a Tootsie Pop, asking the animals, "How many licks does it take to get to the center?" Well, one might have asked the same thing after Saturday's game between Michigan and Wisconsin. The Wolverines, with their usual sagging defensive strategy, ne...…

…8 - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, January 31, 1994 Wolverines continue to struggle, drop weekend 10y SCOTT BURTON DAILY BASKETBALL WRITER IOWA CITY -If you had a poor attention span and could only watch the Michigan women's basketball team for short stretches, you might think it was one of the better teams in the country. The Wolverines in one half :outplayed No. 18 Ohio State. For 20 minutes, Michigan dominated Wis- ponsin. Fo...…

…WEy Ut One hundred three years of editorial freedom A A , 4i - 4 WIPEOUT Yesterday's rain and freezing temperatures combined to transform the Diag into a large ice rink. Students attempted to do their best Nancy Kerrigan imitations, but few were able to emulate her skill and grace. Top: LSA sophomore Steven Jiang tried to tackle the glacier atop his trusty bicycle. Even with his sturdy tires, however, things didn't quite work out. Bottom:...…

…2- The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 28, 1994 China's pro-democracy leaders like. tough U.S. stance on trade issues In a home interview, Wei Jlngsheng and Xu Wenil, two political radicals recently released after more than a decade in prison, praise U.S. efforts to use trade to curb human rights violations. Both men speak against granting China most favored nation status. BEIJING (AP)-- The two godfa- thers of China's democracy move- ment...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 28, *Payngthe Abrighter future faces this year's graduates and tomorrow's professionals as the market slowly improves. But competition remains high and success is only available to those who are prepared. 8 I f r. I -L 44 .0 Uncertain career goals and an over- whelming amount of stress have cre- ated a bittersweet vision of the future for LSA senior Meghan Carey. The. long-awaited day of freedom is ...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 28, 1994 be 3rIcrgutn tai1 420 Maynard Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JOSH DUBOW Editor in Chief ANDREw LEVY Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the majority opinion of the Daily editorial board. All other cartoons, articles and letters do not necessarily represent the opinion of the Daily. C YA Tell me, who pr...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 28, 1994 - 5 Clinton gives nod to new Florida welfare plan WASHINGTON (AP)-In apre- 4 iew of the president's plan to over- haul the nation's welfare system, the Clinton administration gave Florida permission yesterday to experiment with time-limited benefits and subsi- dies to employers who hire welfare ecipients. A senior administration official said Florida's demonstration project is significant because...…

…6 - The Michigan Daily -Friday, January 28, 1994 " 486DX33 8/120. SB Pro & speakers, 24/96 modem, SVGA monitor, mouse, joystick, software. $1150. HP deskjet 500 $250. Both $1350. Must sell. 769-6253. 486SL NOTEBOOK 33MHZ 85 MB w/fax $1485, 386SL INTEL DELL NOTEBOOK 65MB $1095, 386 IBM Desktop 88MB 33MHZ SVGA $595, 386XX LEADING EDGE VGA LAPTOPS $790, 486DX DESKTOP 33MIHZ 215MB 4RAM $1095, Factory warranty&software 313/662-1847. ERIC'S ACTIO...…

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… RTS Local rap scene stays alive OROBOROS By BEN EWY If you missed the Battle of the DJ's on Tuesday, you missed what was one of the best local musical events in recent memory. The Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti rap scene is by no means dead as shown by this slammin' show. WCBN's Tony Brown, host of Saturday Night Jams, presided over the battle. Brown has been very active in the local hip-hop scene, both with his radio show and his Tony Brown's H...…

…n Te micngan vatry - rruyJnury Za, ±aa4 -v Shostakovich would be proud By KEREN SCHWEITZER The first night of the Borodin String Quartet's perfor- mance of the Shostakovich quartet cycle was an immense success. As part of the larger University-wide series entitled, "Shostakovich: The Man and His Age, 1906- 1975," the Borodin Quartet presented quartets no. 1-3 in Rackham auditorium to a full audience. After hearing this ensemble, amore authen...…

… Men'sBasketball vs.Wisconsin Tomorrow, 3 p.m. (Ch. 2) Crisler Arena S 'TS Men's Swimming and Diving vs. Indiana Tomorrow, 1 p.m. Canham Natatorium Women face a tough trek to Iowa, Minesota By SCOTT BURTON DAILY BASKETBALL WRITER Under normal circumstances, you might expect the No. 4 Iowa women's basketball team (4-1 Big Ten,l 1-1 overall) to be as intimidating a task for Michigan as No. I Penn State was Sunday. Afterall, many preseason pr...…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 28, 1994 - 11 CCHA road continues 'M' icers look to continue dominance over OSU, ND JONATHAN LURIE/Daily Michigan's Kevin Hilton goes in against Michigan State goalie Mike Buzak last weekend during the Wolverines weekend series against the Spartans. Michigan faces Ohio State tonight and Notre Dame tomorrow. Mens gas ics team continues "push for Varsi relnstatement By ANTOINE PITTS DAILY HOCKEY WRITER To ...…

…12 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, January 28, 1994 0 'M' grapples with falling rankings Expectations great for Blue men's tennis team By DAVE SCHWARTZ DAILY SPORTS WRITER What does 61-5-1 mean? It may look like a mixed-up locker combination to many, but for the 15th- ranked Michigan wrestling team, those numbers represent its career record against Northwestern. The Wolverines (0-2 Big Ten, 5-4 overall) will look to make it win No.62 when ...…

…WE tti One hundred three years of editorial freedom . A , I I Clinton yields on .health care plan Dole declares reforms 'introuble' Code changes to be considered by student jurors WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House offered concessions on the scope of its health plan yesterday just hours after President Clinton drew a no-exceptions line on universal cov- erage. * Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole pronounced the Clinton health plan "in trou...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 27, 1994 LABOR Continued from page 1 contractors to pay prevailing wages - the U.S. Department of Labor's bench- mark for union labor. A city law re- quires that contractors pay prevailing wages for public projects. While a city lawyer has determined the inn is not a public project, a member of the City Council wants First Cen- trum to add protections for the workers. Tobi Hanna-Davies (D-Ist Ward), ...…

…The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 27, 1994 - 3 *GOP looks to regain ground on key issues WASHINGTON (AP) - Presi- dentClinton's seizing of the initiative on crime and welfare reform has knocked Republicans off balance - suddenly on the defensive on issues that have been dependable GOP weap- ons against Democrats for a quarter century. Clinton's efforts are causing con- iderable worry within a Republican Party already at odds internally ...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 27, 1994 Gbe £rdh4jrn fladl by Jim Usser 77=77: . 420 Maynard Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan JOSH DUBow Editor in Chief ANDREW LEVY Editorial Page Editor Unless otherwise noted, unsigned editorials reflect the majority opinion of the Daily editorial board. All other cartoons, articles and letters do not necessarily represent the opinion of the Dail...…

… Men's Swimming vs. Indiana Saturday,1 p.m. Canham Natatorium Si Men's Basketball vs. Wisconsin Saturday, 3 p.m. (Ch. 2) Crisler Arena No.2 men gymnasts take on Ilini iream hopes ranking and continued success will help save program By AARON BURNS DAILY SPORTS WRITER The Michigan men's gymnas- tics team has hoped for some sort of miracle ever since the announce- ment that the program will be dis- continued next year. Petitions have been sig...…