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… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 3A ON CAMPUS Festival totreflect Rhythms and Roots, a festival fea- *turing various performing groups on campus, will be held tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. in Ingalls Mall by the Michigan League. This new program, which hopes to reflect the diversity of the Univer- sity, will include the Irish Dance Club, Groove, TASA Influx and the Michigan Raas Team. The cost is free. School of Music to pres...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 14, 2005 OPINION Ijz £i*bi'wu PaiIg JASON Z. PESICK Editor in Chief SUHAEL MOMIN SAM SINGER Editorial Page Editors ALISON GO Managing Editor EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com NOTABLE QUOTABLE I consider us to be Fortress Warren. We are a fortress standing against the growth of crime coming ...…

… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 5A U.S health officials work to limit labs handling flu virus Samples that were sent to thousands of testing sites will be destroyed WASHINGTON (AP) - Even as they sought to reassure a wary public, federal health officials detailed plans yesterday to restrict the number of labs that can handle deadly flu viruses like the ones sent to thou- sands of facilities worldwide. "We are working o...…

…6A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 14, 2005 the michigan daily CAMERA: CANON DIGITAL Elph found. 4/9. Wash. Ave. Identify photos to claim. 945-8810. OWNING YOUR OWN home may be cheaper than your apartment! 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom mobile home. 10 miles north of A2. $15,000, Must sell. 248-396-6215. CAMPUS PARKING SPACES available for now. 665-8825. CMB MANAGEMENT Voted BEST LANDLORD BEST APARTMENTS By Current Magazine Reader's Pick...…

…C l I ' NEWS The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 7A SECURITY Continued from page 1A versities have generally improved, but she remains concerned about security issues. Due to the rise in computer hacking, Soules said universities need to increasingly adapt their systems to confront the many threats to college security systems. A 2004 report by Virginia Rezmierski, a profes- sor at the Ford School of Public Policy, examined the...…

…8A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 14, 2005 NEWS China: citizens lIves are BEIJING (AP) - Stung by complaints of religious and human rights abuses, China declared in a report yesterday that its booming economy is improving the lives of ordinary citizens while changes in the courts and government promote respect for their rights. The government made "marked prog- ress in its human rights protection efforts in the past year," said an an...…

…Thursday 0 April 14, 2005 sports. michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily. com POheRTSigan ailg 9A . . . .... .......... . . .......... Kunkel represents' new wave of catchers By H. Jose Bosch Daily Sports Writer The tools of ignorance. In baseball circles, it is commonly known that "the tools" refers to the gear that a catcher dons before step- ping between the lines each and every inning. It's understandable why many would believe a catch...…

…10A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 14, 2005 FAMILY TIES FOR CHURELLA FAMILY, WRESTLING RUNS IN THE BLOOD By Mark Giannotto 9 Daily Sports Writer Even I found a way to love sports I Mark Churella Sr. was a hard man to get an interview with. He was never sitting in the same seat throughout the entire NCAA Wrestling Championships. Every time he came into view, he was sitting in a different team's section. But it was not because he's...…

…Catcher Marx makin her mark By Kevin Wright Daily Sports Writer Junior catcher Becky Marx had a big choice to make this past summer: where to transfer. After a record-setting season for Loyola of Chicago in which she hit .326, recorded 44 RBI, slammed seven home runs and was select- ed to the first-team All-Horizon League, Marx decided that she needed a change of scenery. "I faced the big question: Do you want to be the big fish in the little ...…

…12A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 14, 2005 Erdman returns from oot injury By Chastity L. Rolling Daily Sports Writer After recovering from a foot injury from earlier this year, junior Katie Erdman is back and ready to run for the Michigan women's track and field team. Erdman, who finished 11th at the Big Ten Champi- onships and earned a second team All-Big Ten hon- ors for the second year in a row, suffered a stress fracture in her l...…

…0 0 0 16B - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 14, 2005 Best Sports Team IF o o t b all Football still remains the fan favor'te UIIe iEaiiun a By Sharad Mattu Daily Sports Editor When DeAndra Cobb raced 68 yards untouched down the left side- line to give Michigan State a 27- -0 lead with 8:43 left in the fourth quarter, a few thousand students did something they'll undoubtedly never do again. They left. "I left right after the field goal...…

… T 0 0 2B - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 14, 2005 IIIIILIIII~2|llla llillll lillLFeatured A tce The Michigan Da Rubadeau shows love for his si Fetrd ril PHOTOSof the YEAR The Best of the Random SA ook at our favorite moments from this year's phone calls. Pizza Challenge 2005 4 £ Daily staffers rate O nn Arbor pizza restaurants and choose the best. Ellen McGarrity: The Diag Sn her last column Elen reflects on her favorite place ...…

…9 0 0 4 14B - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 14, 2005 The Michigan D Best Live Music Venue IThe Bli n d P i g Blind Pig continues to bring the noise Random keeps laughs coming By Kathryn Rice Daily Arts Writer It's only 9:30 on a quiet Sunday night in downtown Ann Arbor, but already a chattering line of people has snaked its way around the corner of the Blind Pig. Ticket stubs and IDs in hand, the crowd files inside to preview t...…

… 0 0 0 4B - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 14, 2005 Best Pizza1Pizza House The Michigar Be PIZZA CHALLENGE 2005 DAILY WRITERS PUT RESTAURANTS TO THE TEST Big Ten Burrito takes on all the competition By Ashley Dinges and Doug Wernert Daily Weekend Editors Commen ranged fr to "sw l Pizza. It's the time-worn college food, the w" c one that college students look to for both a staffersc quick meal and a late-night snack. With so ...…

…0 0 12B - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 14, 2005 0 S 0 The Michigan [ Best Class|English 225: Creative Expression English 225 makes the grade, Stats fails shakennotstirred with. Ellen McGarrity THE PLACE LL MISS MOST By Amanda Shapin Daily Arts Writer With another semester coming to a close and registration underway, students will undoubtedly be asked by countless peers which classes were their favorites and which made them fall ...…

… 0 0 0 6B - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 14, 2005 The Michigan point counterpoint the capricious life (with Adam Burns POINT: WE ARGUE THE BEST! COUNTERPOINT: WE HAVE NOTHING ON NICK AN FRESHMAN YEAR IS THE BEST YEAR By Alien Daily Arts Writer Recently, my friends and I were discussing what we were going to do after graduation. Instead of talking about the future, the conversation turned to the past. We wondered: "What year...…

…10B - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 14, 2005 life with Boblwith Bob Hunt THE Ioriginally wasn't going to write a column for Weekend Magazine, but its been more fun than I ever imagined. Since I've only been a Weekend Mag- azine columnist for one semester, I felt it would be weird (and overly masturbato- ry) to write an entire goodbye column.? Thus, I leave you with some of my favorite moments this year in photos from both my adventures...…

… Q 0 0 0 0 8B - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 14, 2005 The Michigan Da photograph is to hold one's breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It's at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy." - Henri Cartier-Bresson 1... are, perhaps, the greatest example of science creating art. In reality, P h o to s photos are impreSSiOns of light on sensitive film. Yet...…

…Wednesday, April 13, 2005 Arts 5 Vienna Teng prepares to enchant the Ark Sports 9 Josh Holman on why Michigan's better than North Dakota JORDAN SCHRADER CONDEMNS FAREWELL COLUMNS ... OPINION, PAGE 4 £ it "WW Weather Hl: 58 LOW: 33 TOMORROW: u/337 One-hundredfourteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.michigandaily.com Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXV, No. 118 ®2005 The Michigan Daily 'Uprof files suit for lifers - Complaint says seven prisoners wer...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 13, 2005 NATION/WORLD Rumsfeld: Don't politicize Iraqi army SALAHUDDIN, Iraq (AP) - On a whirlwind tour of Iraq that included his first visit to the Kurd- ish region, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld urged the emerging national government yesterday to avoid politicizing the Iraqi military. At a news conference in a shaded courtyard sur- rounded by young pear trees, Rumsfeld was asked whether Iraqi...…

… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 3 * ON CAMPUS Shell Oil to host mock pit stop Shell Oil Company is hosting "The Shell Pit Stop Challenge" today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m in the James Duder- stadt Center on North Campus. Students will be able to compete in teams in changing a tire on a Shell- sponsored Formula One Ferrari racing car. Shell representatives will also be on hand to answer questions and give infor- mation about...…

…4- The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 13, 2005 O PIN ION NfOTBLEARTIST UNKNOWN urv wOmx QUOTABLE - QleJA ON . ESCKSUHAEL M OMIN JASON Z.nPESICK SAM SINGER ALISON Go SAM BUTLER, OUR PROLIFIC CARTOONIST, IS Editor in Chief Editorial Page Editors Managing Editor Editral Pge EdiD M N G D B S U E T Tgo t h G R A D U A TIN G . TH IN K Y O U CA N FILL H IS SH O ES? EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT tte THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 distinc...…

…Wednesday April 13, 2005 arts. michigandaily. com artspage@michigandaily.com ARTS 5 I MliE HOTTEST PICKS IN ENTERTAINMENT FROM A DAILY ARTS WRITER S Scotty Ngyuen Bobble-Head Dolls - 1998 World Series of Poker champion Scotty Nguyen finally joins the ranks of Detroit Piston Ben Wallace and Detroit Red Wing Steve Yzerman, modeling for a bobble- head likeness of himself at a card table dressed in characteristic '80s garb. He's holding poc...…

…6 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday. April 13, 2005 the michigan daily CAMERA: CANON DIGITAL Elph found. 4/9. Wash. Ave. Identify photos to claim. 945-8810. OWNING YOUR OWN home may be cheaper than your apartment! 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom mobile home. 10 miles north of A2. $15,000, Must sell. 248-396-6215. CAMPUS PARKING SPACES available for now. 665-8825. '7 Re ax! Let Varsity find the perfect Campus apartment for you! Fantastic Studios an...…

…the michigan daily A The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 7 CMB AAEET Voted BEST LANDLORD BEST APARTMENTS By Current Magazine Reader's Picks 2004 & 2004 Annual Ann Arbor Guide 22 CAMPUS LOCATIONS Experience the Differencel Family Owned and Managed Apartments and Houses DON'T SETTLE FOR LESS WHEN YOU CAN LIVE WITH THE BEST! Now leasing for May and Fall 2005 741-9300 www.annarborapartments.net HIDDEN VALLEY CLUB IS PRE-LEASING NOW ...…

…8 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 13, 2005 Air ARTS Early music ensembles evoke musical past. By Andrew Klein Daily Arts Writer FIEARg RVE La Capella Reial de Catalunya and Le Con- cert des Nations are like any other large classical ensembles that might pass through the University on any given day - except that both groups spe- cialize in early music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. And conductor Jordi Savall, a master of th...…

…Wednesday April 13, 2005 sports. michigandaily. com sports@michigandaily. com eRTicSrgtn aiig 9 Haas leads 'M' offense to success By Jack Herman Daily Sports Writer What do you get when you combine Michigan junior Tiffany Haas's great hitting, speed and softball smarts? The quintessential leadoff hitter. "She is the best second baseman in the country, and I really believe that," Michigan coach Carol Hutchins said. "She doesn't carry that a...…

…10 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 13, 2005 Experienced rowers place emphasis on improvement . By Sara Livingston Daily Sports Writer Experience is the key to success. And for the first varsity eight boat on the No. 2 Michigan women's rowing team, it is experi- ence that has helped the boat earn its second consecutive Big Ten Boat of the Week award. Led at the helm by senior coxswain Tara Medina, the boat consists of five senior row- ...…

…Tuesday, April 12, 2005 Weather Opinion 4 Sam Singer criticizes squirrel huggers Sports 7 Eric Ambinder tells the tale of a sports writer MLNCHNETOELaTESTELE s . 1AG £ it i~au Hi-,56 LOW: 32 TOMORROW: 57/34 One-hzrndredfourteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.michzgandadiy.com Ann Arbor, Michigan m Vol. CXV, No. 117 @2005 The Michigan Daily Campus chapter of ATO 0 All current members will receive decision Friday by ATO's local alumni boar...…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 12, 2005 NATION/WORLD India, China form strategic alliance NEWS IN BRIEF , ., NEW DELHI (AP) - India and China agreed yesterday to form a "strategic partnership," creat- ing a diplomatic bond between Asia's two emerging powers that would tie together nearly one-third of the world's population. The agreement, announced during a South Asia tour by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, reflects a major shift in ...…

… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 3 . ON CAMPUS Researcher to give talk on Medicaid Julia Seng, a research investigator in the Department of Obstetrics and Gyne- cology and an assistant research scientist in the School of Nursing, will present her recent research on female Medicaid recipi- ents today from noon to 1:30 p.m. in room 1840 at the School of Social Work. Seng studies the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder...…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 12, 2005 OPINION S£ p& JASON Z. PESICK Editor in Chief SUHAEL MOMIN SAM SINGER Editorial Page Editors ALISON GO Managing Editor EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com NOTABLE QUOTABLE 44'What they did to get ready to take that man down was extraordinary." - Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, (D- ...…

…news@michig-andaily.com tbE Aidan Baitl SCIENCE 5 . . ....... ... .. ... --- ------- MIMICKING OYSTERS Nobel Laureate speaks on ultra-cold matter s Scientists synthesize By Ankit Sur For the Daily With ever-increasing demand for more environmentally friendly technologies, companies are searching for safer materials with which to manufacture their products. University researchers have recently provid- ed manufacturers with a potential mat...…

…6 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 12, 2005 the michigan daily *1 CAMERA: CANON DIGITAL Elph found. 4/9. Wash. Ave. Identify photos to claim. 945-8810. CAMPUS PARKING SPACES available for now. 665-8825. *FOR SALE: 1993 Red Ford Escort Wagon, Great little, in-town car. $2500 or best offer. 517-4564979 or krepkee@hotmail.com *WE BUY USED vehicles, all makes and models, top dollar paid @ Suburban Chevro- let, 663-3321, Ask for John Baird...…

… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 7 SPEAKER Continued from page 1. But the announcement that Page will speak at the Engineering cer- emony quelled Chandler's concerns that his graduation would not be memorable. "I'm quite excited that he's com- ing," he said. "I called my dad today and said, 'This is awesome, Larry Page is coming.' " LSA senior Dion Beatty said that he will not attend the University-wide commencement - mos...…

…Tuesday April 12, 2005 arts. michigandaily. com artspage@michigandaily.com ARTS 8 . . . ........ ..... Courtesy of Octone "Curse you, Kelly Osbourne! That was my big break ... " Troubadour Tolcher tours with DeGraw By Mary Catherine Finney Daily Arts Writer FOREST CASEY/Daily Magnolia Electric Co., led by frontman Jason Molina, performs at Division St. Arts Collective in Grand Rapids on Sunday night. STEEL MAGNOLIA MOLINA'S LATEST PROJ...…

… ARTS The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 9 I PLAYING BY THE BOOKS ELECTRONIC DUO THE BOOKS DISAPPOINT WITH NEW DIRECTION By Chris Gaerig Daily Arts Writer A song's meaning and structure are depen- dent on its vocals. Vocal delivery and content Courtesy of Comedy Central "They used to call me Grifty McGrift!" Comedy Central gets away with'Con' By Samantha Force Daily Arts Writer TV REVIEW While college students across the co...…

…Tuesday April 12, 2005 sports. michigandaily. com sports@michigandaily.com eRTicSigan Baiiv 1O 0 . . . ........ . .............. . pitcher thrives m all situations By Kevin Wright Daily Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS - Whether it was a pressure situa- tion or a game in which she was pitching with a big lead, sophomore pitcher Lorilyn Wilson rose to the challenge this weekend for the No. 1 Michigan softball team. "I try to focus on every pitch a...…

…Monday, April 11, 2005 Weather -r - ,, Opinion 4A Chris Zbrozek isn't sure we need more college grads Arts 5A Farrelly Brothers shift gears in romantic baseball comedy c e t iY unt aug Pa :62 L ' 33 TOMORROW: One-hundredfourteen years ofeditorialfreedom www.mzchzgandady.com Ann Arbor, Michigan * Vol. CXV, No. 116 ®2005 The Michigan Daily Mott receives $25m gif oft By Carlsa Miller Daily Staff Reporter Continuing its legacy of support...…

…2A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 11, 2005 NATION/WORLD Beirut shows unity, no fear, with run BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) - There were people in wheelchairs, fathers pushing strollers, young men in T- shirts and designer sunglasses, all in all at least 20,000 Lebanese took part in a run yesterday to demon- strate unity after two months of political turmoil. Under a warm spring sun, the runners set off from Beirut's Riad Solh Square on three...…

… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 11, 2005 - 3A ON CAMPUS Concert Band to perform tonight at Hill Auditorium Tonight at 8 p.m. in Hill Audi- torium, the Concert Band will per- form works by Morrison, Grainger, Daugherty and Weinberger. The program is sponsored by the School of Music and directed by University Prof. Steven Davis. There is no cost to attend. Visiting composer to lecture on classical music " Composer Cornel Taranu, profe...…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 11, 2005 OPINION apej £lirbipu &zil~r1 JASON Z. PESICK Editor in Chief SUHAEL MOMIN SAM SINGER Editorial Page Editors ALISON Go Managing Editor EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SINCE 1890 420 MAYNARD STREET ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 tothedaily@michigandaily.com NOTABLE QUOTABLE Stopping Hillary Rodham Clinton is the most important thing you and I can do as Republicans." - N...…

…Monday S April 1, 2005 arts. michigandaily.com artspage@michigandaily.com ART S 5A - - ------------ . . ........ . ... Courtesy o faramount When he did this naked and with bongos, it led to an arrest. 'Sahara' delivers Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox "What the hell am I doing in a movie with this guy?" early summer action By Amanda Andrade Daily Arts Writer NEARLY 'PITCH' PERFECT FALLON AND BARRYMORE SCORE IN LIGHT ROMANCE By Jef...…

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… NEWS The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 11, 2005 - 7A SURVIVORS Continued from page 1A noisemaking instruments for the event. She said she brought approximately 50 hand-held drums, 50 different household objects such as pots and pans and 150 shakers to distribute among the marchers. The noise abruptly stopped when the marchers progressed to Madison Street. From there until they reached the Michigan Union, the marchers linked arms and remain...…

…8A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, April 11, 2005 ARTS 'Hi-Fi's' latest lacks originality 01 through a flam- ing $100 bill off a stripper's ass American and then cozy- Hi-Fi ing down with a Hearts on Parade pad of paper to Maverick write sentimental pop songs. The band responsible for the 2001 smash, "Flavor of the Week," American Hi-Fi returns with Hearts on Parade, a pop-punk trea- tise on the nuances of Los Angeles night life. American...…

…BOB HUNTN The "On the Road" guy says goodbye.K PAGE 3B The SportsMonday Column STORIES IN INK A dedication. For inspiration. Or just for fun. A glimpse at some of the tattoos of Michigan athletes and the stories behind them. PAGE 6B SPORTS AY April 1I, 2005 1B :ili g i i ig i ::: i!! 1 i:;: i: i 1 i 1 1: 1: 1 i ; IS n is 1 i: : i:;:, !;:;: i: i:;, i:; i s i f j V# Ik$a .p Field of Nightmares , Michigan 12, Michigan 4, Michigan 3, ...…

…2B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - April 11, 2005 CLUBS 0 TS EEKLY Want to fly? Whiz atop the water Athlete ofthe Week Name: Lauren Mirkovich Team: Women's Gymnastics Hometown: Birlingame, Calif. Class: Senior Why: Mirkovich and teammate Elise Ray tied for first place in the uneven bars at the NCAA South Central regional in Lincoln, Neb. this weekend. Mirkovich posted a 9.925, which tied her sea- son-best. Michigan took first overall i...…

…The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - April 11, 2005 - 3B Berque's return to illinois marked by loss to fonner team By Randy Ip Daily Sports Writer A day after Michigan beat Purdue 6-1, it was in great position to knock off No. 2 Illinois (6-0 Big Ten, 16-3 overall) at the Varsity Tennis Center yesterday. There was a little more on the line for Michigan coach Bruce Ber- que. Berque spent five seasons as the Fighting Illini's associate head coac...…

…4B-The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - April 11, 2005 PLAYERS OF THE WISCONSIN SERIES PLAYERS OF THE MINNESOTA SERIES Boo Gillette (Wisconsin) Gillette managed to knock in the Badgers' lone runs of the weekend. She hit a two-run home run in the first inning of Friday's game. FRIDAY'S GAME SWisconsin 2 LP: E. Brock (9-5) Michigan 3 WP: L. Wilson (16-2) Lorilyn Wilson (Michigan) Wilson gave up only one hit in her two appearances on the weeke...…