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…IE fic1143n BaI1j Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, February 17, 2009 michigandaily.com SELLING THE BLOCK M 'U'credit card deal criticized 11-year contract with BY THE NUMBERS Bank of America 70,000 worth $25.5 million Total numberoftaccounts for the University $2.5 MILLION Total account revenue from 2008 By NICOLE ABER Daily StaffReporter 1,500 When students use credit cards Student accounts open under this contract sporting the iconic block '...…
…2 - Tuesday, February 17, 2009 MONDAY: TEDY In Other Ivory Towers Capshrcts WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: Explained Before You Were Here FRIDAY: Photos of the Week i# To a 10-year-c are fleeting wor hand and nind t intermittently al ties or during e funny uncles. Bi he was 10, LSA Smola wasn't ju: magic - he was the magician. Smola's passi began when he r set for Christinas was performing erings and was YMCA to do a year of starting. For many kit ...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, February 17, 2009 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS LANSING, Mich. Michigan still getting details on stimulus plan President Barack Obama is about to sign a stimulus package into law, and Michigan residents soon will have a chance to see how cities, schools and universities would like to use the money. Gov. Jennifer Granholm's office is working on a Web site that will explain how much stimulus money Michigan will...…
…4 - Tuesday, February 17, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 74L e Mc4t'*pan 43at*lg Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ROBERT SOAVE COURTNEY RATKOWIAK EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR GARY GRACA EDITOR IN CHIEF Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustra...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, February U7, 2009 -5 Ward's test of time Love not actually 'Hold Time' is perfectly in step with M. Ward's recent standard of excellence By JEFF SANFORD Daily Arts Writer M. Ward could be one of the best pure song- writers under 40 in the business today. When he hasn't been teaming up with the disgustingly cute *** actress-turned-songstress Zooey Deschanel under the M. Ward moniker She & Him (...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, February 17, 2009 - 7 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Tuesday, February 17, 2009 - 7 Dingell pushes his plan for national health care At event yesterday, representative said program would help American companies By MALLORY JONES For the Daily At a standing room only event yesterday, Rep. John Dingell (D-Dearborn) drummed up sup- port for a bill that would give every American health insu...…
…I 8 - Tuesday, February 17, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com How do QB transfers fare? ..- ,r $ ZACH ARY ME ISN ER/Daily Sophomore Scooter Vaughan saw the ice this weekend for the first time since Michigan's loss against Bowling Green on Jan. 16. Even with little ice tiCme, Vaughan shie A t Michigan, you hear a lot about those who stay. But what about those who leave? Redshirt freshman quarterback Steven Threet became the most...…
…AddEmolkh- 44W 46F .4f li I an 43 AM c 40 "Itu Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, February 16, 2009 michigandaily.com FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION Congress adds to Pell Grants QB Threet to transfer More than 3,000 University students benefit from federal scholarship program ByBENJAMIN S. CHASE Daily StaffReporter Much of the attention surround- ing the federal economic stimulus package has focused on the benefit it will provide for large, strugglin...…
…4 2A - Monday, February 16, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com British colleges see application jump SING ALONG STARS Faced with dim prospects in an ever increasingly weak job market, many British students have made the decision to attend college, the Chronicle of Higher Education reported. Applications to Universities in Great Britain are up 8 per- cent, with a huge influx of that coming between December and January. Applicatio...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, February 16, 2009 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS MIDLAND, Mich. Dow Chemical plans to sell solar shingles by 2011 Dow Chemical Co. says it aims to start selling power-generating roof shingles by 2011. The Midland-based chemical giant has been at work for the past year on a $50 million project called Dow Solar Solutions. The company's scientists and engineers are working to develop a product to sell thermoplas...…
…4A - Monday, February 16, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com E Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. 'tAnn Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu GARY GRACA ROBERT SOAVE COURTNEY RATKOWIAK EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent solely ...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, February 16, 2009 - 5A FINE ARTS COLUMN Examining ourselves through self-portraits The world's most extreme piggy-back ride. p p Kingai Unnecessary horror est region only to be stalked and killed by the hulking, deformed killer known remake fails to break as Jason Voorhees (Derek Mears, "The Hills Have Eyes II"). Then, in a brilliant new ground twist, more college students show up and get kill...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Monday, February 16, 2009 - 7A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Monday, February 16, 2009 - 7A Venezuela votes to end term imits I PELL GRANTS 54 percent of voters support proposal CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - President Hugo Chavez won a ref- erendum to eliminate term limits yesterday, paving the way for him to run again in 2012 - and beyond - and push through his vision of a socialist Venezuela. Fi...…
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…The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com I February16, 2009 MICHIGAN70 NORTHWESTERN67 (OT) p MANNY WILD Harris explodes for 26 points, leads 'M' to second road win PAUL BEATY/AP (TOP RIGHT) Sophomore Manny Harris contributed 25 points in the second half in Michigan's 70-67 win. (ABOVE) Junior DeShawn Sims fouled out with eight points in 26 minutes on the court. By ALEX PROSPERI Daily Sports Writer EVANSTON - Michigan sophomore Manny Harris ...…
…I 2B - February 16, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wolverines need to look to the future to salvage this season ROB MIGRIN/Da iy The Michigan baseball team's games in Florida should be on your vacation itinerary The ultimate Michigaan sports S ing Bea Spring Break is coming in a few short days, and if you're anything like my house- mates and me, you still have no plans. Luckily, the Michigan Athletic Department has your back....…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com February 16, 2009 - 3B Back-end players carry Blue in Big Ten matches Wolverines find believes the success this weekend will help build the team's confi- success in new dence for the rest of the spring season, even with the loss to the match-play format Hoosiers. "We didn't give it to (Indiana)," By NICK SPAR Sapp said. "They just kind of took For the Daily it. We're pleased with the way the guys played...…
…14 4B - February 16, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com M' notches four NCAA provisionals .tip T s 1 y , FYr ANNA BAKEMAN/Daily Sophomore Carl Hagelin scored a Friday night goal in front of his father Boris, who traveled from Sweden to see his son play this weekend. Nine Wolverines score in sweep Barnes, Pruitt, McNamara and Forys light up Akron Open By ROGER SAUERHAFT Daily Sports Writer Afterbeingnamed anAll-Amer- ican as a ...…
…Ne IIcINan L0 Ia0II I .NE .H ND" EDN NET N Ya . ..'..F'EDT*I'.k t .:3;.4,_ k .. mo..fAL FR . .EED,..OM Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, February 13, 2009 michigandaily.com MICHIGAN IDOL FUNDING HIGHER EDUCATION Granholm pitches 3% funding cut School of Music, Theatre & Dance sophomore Camila Ballario performs during the finale of the Michigan Idol competition last night in the Michigan League Ballroom. CONG RESSMAN ON CA MPUS Dingell to talk...…
…E -Friday, February 13, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandailycom GARY GRACA ELAINA BUGLI Editor in Chief Business Manager 734-647-3336 734-764-0558 graca@michigandailycom bugli@michigandailycom CONTACT INFORMATION Newsrnnn office hours;Sun.-Thurs.11a.m. - 2a.m. News Tips news@nhchigaedaity.con Cnrrectinns correctons@michigandaily.con leters tothe Editor tothedaiy@michigandaily...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.cam Friday, February 13, 2009 - 3 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, February 13, 2009 - 3 NEWS BRIEFS GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Calvin College ousts student over Facebook posting Calvin College has expelled a student over a sexual comment about a fellow student he says was posted on his Facebook page with- out his knowledge. Calvin earlier put 19-year-old sophomore Tony Harris of South- field on six ...…
…0 an 4 - Friday, February 13, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ROBERT SOAVE COURTNEY RATKOWIAK EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR GARY GRACA EDITOR IN CHIEF Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations represent sole...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, February 13, 2009 - 5 Unchecked power By KAVI PANDEY For the Daily February is a notorious dumping ground for sub-par superhero movies (see "Ghost Rider" and "Jumper"). Unfortunately, "Push" fol- lows in this regrettable tradi- Push tion. The film's visual beauty and brilliantly executed action At Showcase sequences are bogged down and Quality16 by a convoluted storyline with Summit super-power...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, February 13, 2009 - 7 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, February 13, 2009 - 7 Honduras union leaders discuss Russell plant 'injustices' last night Stimulus package headed to House for vote Friday University has come under fire for licensing deal with apparel company By VANESSA NUNEZ For the Daily At an event last night, two union leaders from Honduras spoke to a group of students ...…
…40 8 - Friday, February 13, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com I SI's Davis: Michigan tourney hopes still alive For the first time since 1998, the Michigan men's bas- ketball team will make the NCAA tournament. Well, that's according to Sports Illustrated's Seth Davis. The col- lege basketball writer features a weekly column, "Inside College Basketball," and is a studio analyst during CBS's NCAA Tourna-ALEX ment coverage. "Right ...…
…t f ' 9 v 1 ! A III 4 le ic i an 4:)at Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, February 12, 2009 michigandaily.com BONDING THROUGH DANCE CAMPUS LANDMARK Red Hot to leave East U. Owner says landlord denied the hot dog joint's lease renewal By MATT AARONSON Daily Staff Reporter Red Hot Lovers, the legendary campus hot dog eat- ery on East University Avenue, will not be reopening in its current location. "I feel like I was jerked around," said Troy Sl...…
…hursday, February 12, 2009 hurdayFebuay 1, 209The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom 4 MONDAY: Ot; her Ivory Towers TUESDAY: Campus Characters NTEPRENEURIAL JOB SEEKERS WEDNESDAY: THRDY ID Explained Befre ou W re ere Photos of ti" Forbidden fornication On June 15,1971, the Univer- sity's Student Services Hous- log Policy Board lifted a ban against premarital sex in the dormns. The ban, which was put in place by the Board of Gover- nors of...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, February 12, 2009 -- 3A NEWS BRIEFS WASHINGTON Lawmakers agree on stimulus bill Moving with lightning speed, key lawmakers announced agree- ment yesterday on a $789 bil- lion economic stimulus measure designed to create millions of jobs in a nation reeling from recession. President Barack Obama could sign the bill within days. "The middle ground we've reached creates more jobs than the origina...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 5A Study: Money can help people quit smoking General Electric Co. but he said those included too few people or the financial incentives paid workers up to were too tiny, some as low as $10. The $750 was "a good incen- $750 to quit tive," said Dan Anzalone, a study participant who quit smoking cold Dangling enough dollars in front turkey three years ago next month of smokers...…
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…The Michigan Daily - midhigandaily.com Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 7A Outside comment portion of MSA meetings could get a name change Obama praises Lincoln's legacy at Ford's theatre From Page 1A nity speakers in the past that have taken advantage of our willingness to allow them to speak." Raymond said in recent weeks, the community speakers havebeen bringing up international issues that distract from assembly mem- bers' abilities to ca...…
…a 8A - Thursday, February 12, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Freshmen duo With'M'off target, Sims gives Blue jolt serves as lone bright spot 4 play and any ith increased on Nov. 15 at Kentucky on 4-of-4 3-point shooting. But recently, ing time, Boylan she hasn't exploded like she did in her first game. I Reynolds have "We've gone to our bench in swered the call a hurry with those three kids," Borseth said. "They give us a di...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com ports Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 9A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 9A WOMENS TR LD - Wade's renewed faith fuels her track success Ultimate Frisbee club team hopes to travel to Nationals Sprinter's interest in nondenominational church helps her put sports in perspective By AMY SCARANO Daily Sports Writer A yellow wristband on her left wrist reads "confident,"...…
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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, February 12, 2009 -11A Are you reacy for twe one o- toe most cnateogmg, rewarag, 8n0 surprisingly un summers of your Ufez -w w - -- 4-w- - u-r-n- - - - - -a- - -^- -.-,- - - - - - - - - - - - - - t-e-r--w-o ' am 7 in ru Golt Course Positions The University of Michigan's Radrick Farms Golf Course is seeking motivated and conscienti to fill grounds crew and clubhouse the spring and beyond. Pos...…
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…p The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com I Thursday, February 12, 2009 weekend essentials Feb. 12 to Feb.15 VT { III -°TV The much-anticipated HBO comedy "Eastbound P & Down," co-created by masters of hilarity Will Ferrell and Adam McKay (writer of films "Anchor- man and "Talladega Nights"), begins this Sun day at 10:30 p.m. The series's hero is a washed- up ex-professional base- ball pitcher played by rising star Danny McBride ("Pineapple Exp...…
…a 2B - Thursday, February 12, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com CALENDAR The Daly Arts guide to upcoming events in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area. Today 2.12.09 Arts & the Environment Exhi- bition: Earth 12 p.m. At the Duderstadt Center (Media Union), Free Penny W. Stamps Lecture: Anne Pasternack, "Public Art Then & Now" 5 p.m. At the Michigan Theater Free The Show-Off 7:30 p.m. At the Mendelssohn Theater $9 to $24 for stude...…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 3B Bruises, bitches and love ballads reetings, fellow gossip devotees ... Ow! Ow! Sorry, my gossip-writing hand hasn't been the same since Chris Brown attacked me a couple days ago. At least I'm not faring any worse than Rihan- na, whose injuries MARK from R&B SCHULTZ star Brown include major contusions, a bloody lip and bite marks (!). (Regarding these bite marks: Is it n...…
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…liC Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, February 11, 2009 michigandaily.con SWATTED BY THE SPARTANS 'U' called on to sever ties with Russell Michigan forward DeShawn Sims was a huge presence in the paint, turning in almost half of Michigan's total offensive output. But his game-high 18 points wasn't enough for the Wolverines, who lost 54-42 to No. 9 Michigan State last night in Crisler Arena. For more coverage of the game, see Sports, Page 8....…
…2A - Wednesday, February 11, 2009 MONDAY: TUESDAY: WENSA In Other Ivory Towers Campus Characters Explained Why blue hasn't gone green THURSDAY: FRIDAY: Before You Were Here Photos of the Week For the past 15 years, Roaring Spring Paper Prod- uct Company has provided most of the blue books on campus. Three years ago, the company introduced a new product: the green book - a more environmen- tal friendly version of the blue book. Despite campu...…
…0 The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS LANSING Granholm eyes wage concessions from state workers Gov. Jennifer Granholm's administration wants to discuss possible wage concessions from state employees to help fix budget deficits, labor union representa- tives said yesterday. Officials from two of the five unions representing...…
…4A - Wednesday, February 11, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com L 4e MIC41*pan 4 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu GARY GRACA ROBERT SOAVE COURTNEY RATKOWIAK EDITOR IN CHIEF EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position of the Daily's editorial board. All other signed articles and illustrations r...…
