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…STUDENT GOVERNMENT Students rally on capitol steps THE END OF AN ERA OPINION Show us the money Emad Ansari on the scar- city of financial aid for international students. SEE PAGE 5 ARTS Pitchfork's happy hipsters 3-day Chicago music festival showcases indie rock's biggest names SEE PAGE 10 SPORTS Fielding Dreams Junior Tyler Burgoon gets a taste of Fenway Park as a Cape League All-Star SEE PAGE 11 INDEX Vol. CXIX, No.146 6 6200 othe Michigan...…

…uvuuay, Juy au, UUy CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE ARTISTIC KIND Darth Cheney: American hero Even if you hate the former vice president, you love hating him SEE PAGE 5 Sweaters with a purpose Lisa Anne Auerbach displays her unique apparel at UMMA SEE PAGE 9 The Daily Dozen Daily Sports breaks down 12 Wolverines who are under the radar in '09-10 SEE PAGE 11 Vol. CXIX,No.145C, 2009TheMichiganDaily michigandailycom NEW S ....................... 2 O PIN...…

…Don't hate the new Honduras Why the international fit over the president's removal is absurd SEE PAGE 5 Wilco loosens up Jeff Tweedy apes The Beatles and has some fun on new album SEE PAGE 9 SPORTS Finding the ultimate fan A Daily Sports Editor's quest to find a mentor for the tame student section SEE PAGE 11 INDEX Vol. CXIX, No. 143 t @J2009Tfhe Michigan Daily michigandaily'"om NEW S ........................... 2 OPINION ........................…

…MOONWALKING IN MEMORIAM Unaffordable, unacceptable The Board of Regents's yearly tuition hike is one tradition students would be better off without SEE PAGE 4 "Secret Life" can't get real ABC Family sitcom is grossly implausible SEE PAGE 9 SPORTS Palushaj's Path to Peoria Former Wolverine hockey player Aaron Palushaj is willing his way to the NHL SEE PAGE 11 - Vo.CIN.142 C' 2oo9 The Michigan Daily michigandaily.com N EW S .......................…

…OPINION The new nation of SlowlyLand This two-state solution could prove that all falafel actually tastes the same SEE PAGE 5 ARTS A film experience worth having Soderbergh's "The Girlfriend Experience" services its viewers well SEE PAGE 10 SPOR TS A double dose of champions Best friends Ofili and Gall win big at NCAA Championships SEE PAGE 11 Vol. CX1X, No. 141 1 2009' The Michigan Daily michigandaily.con N EW S .................................…

…HERE COMES THE SUN A sorry state of affairs Obama's apologies to other nations distort the facts about America SEE PAGE 5 ARTS Phoenix soars with new album "Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix" a rebirth for French pop band SEE PAGE 9 SPORTS Grady dribbles to the football field The ex-basketball star's odds of excelling in his new sport SEE PAGE 11 INDEX VolCXiX, No. 140;1 2009 The Michigan Daily Michigandailycorn N EW S ...................................…

…SECURING THEIR SPOT OPINION Granholm should get benched This Michigan governor is too political a choice for the Supreme Court. SEE PAGE 5 ARTS Dancing with the parody stars The Wayans discuss their latest spoof film "Dance Flick" with the Daily SEE PAGE 9 SPORTS From Great Lakes to Great Plains Victory over Baylor sends 'M' to Oklahoma City for the College World Series SEE PAGE 11 INDEX Vol CXIX, No.138 . 2009 The Michigan Daily michigandail...…

…Annl 1nw , U vu vionuay, vay 18, ouuy CELEBRATING THE WRITTEN WORD OPINIO N Room and board we can't afford The Board of Regents is making bad decisions from behind closed doors SEE PAGE 4 ARTS Pixar prepares to take flight Filmmaker Pete Docter discusses the inspiration and method behind his upcoming film 'Up' SEE PAGE 9 SPORTS Softball moves on to Supers Michigan is just two wins away from World Series SEE PAGE 10 INDEX Vol CXIX, No. 137 |2...…

…Jobless workers need retraining The state should cash in on an offer for federal unemployment benefits SEE PAGE 4 Glitz and glamour begone on MTV "College Life" gives the kids the cameras and just sees what happens SEE PAGE 8 SPORTS Wolverines can't make a racket Men's tennis falls in the second round of the NCAA tournament SEE PAGE 11 INDEX mol . S 136 X12009 The Michigan Daily N EW S ................................... 2 O PIN IO N ............…

…Ann Arbor, MI Trading in the maize and blue Former quarterback Steven Threet shares the reasons behind his transfer SEE PAGE 11 Curbing smokers' rights an injustice Why the University's ban on outdoor smoking is nothing but huff and puff SEE PAGE 4 ARTS 'Wolverine' not sharp enough Unrealistic special effects ruin X-Men's latest trip to the silver screen SEE PAGE 9 SPORTS 'M' baseball falls flat in Columbus The Wolverines dropped two games be...…

…i:j:4c j i c1 i0 an i1 Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, April 21, 2009 AMID THE SHUFFLE. A PAUSE AND A KISS michigandaily.com SMOKE-FREE UNIVERSITY 'U'to ban smoking on campus Ban will take effect policy is aimed at reducing sec- ondhand smoke around campus on July 1, 2011 and in order to improve the overall health of the University commu- will affect all nity. "Certainly irritation of second- campus property hand smoke is an issue and what's ...…

…DISNEY DISASTER" Miley Cyrus made a movie. It's just as amateurish and pointless as her show. SEE ARTS, PAGE 5A SECOND NEVER FELT SO GOOD At this weekend's NCAAs, the Wolverines shocked the field and took home second place. U SEE SPORTSMONDAY, INSIDE my id i an Batl;. )NE H17 'UNDR SED r { 1N1.NETEEN 1 Tft t jy TYEARS OF ,(EDI, S T RIA 1.FREEDOM Ann Arbor Michigan Monday, April 20,2009 michigandailv.com --, -r . __, - ,..,, o ,wu ,1 .,...…

…I)E 1EIC338 ioljj il Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, April 17, 2009 michig#daily.com Inside and out, groups push for regents LEO, GEO and Stop dents and concerns aout a possi tuition increase next year. the Hike rally in Members of the Graduate Emplo ees' Organization and their suppor Regents' Plaza, speak ers gathered to protest the propos continuous enrollment policy, whi at board's meeting is currently under development. T UNIVERSITY BOA...…

…P iC4i9 an4,3atIV Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, April 16,2009 michigandaily.com TAX DAY ON THE DIAG p4 UNIVERSITY RESEARCH NIH process for funding worries some For a slideshow of Tax Day photos from Protestors gather on the Diag yesterday as part of a national string of "tea parties." They demonstrated against the the Diag, go to michigandaily.com. nation's sour economy, tax policy and recentgovernment bailouts. Tens of thousands of prot...…

…Iie liCidogan i I1j Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, April 15, 2009 michigandaily.com THE ECONOMY AND CAMPUS Hillel asks for aid in downturn . ED MOCH/Daily President Mary Sue Coleman (left) and Vice President for Student Affairs Royster Harper (center) field questions from students at yesterday's fireside chat on financial issues. Coleman chats abouthe Officials say that $200,000 could be cut from budget By ANNIE THOMAS Daily StaffReporte...…

…THE SOUND OF SUMMER FAIRT The Boy Least Likely To delivers an album sure to frs dn n put you in a summer mood. g -prce es. See Arts, Page 5 .. 41 (I1eEItgan DaiIj Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, April 14, 2009 michigandaily.com UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS Among $70M in upgrades, Couzens gets some fix-ups Provost Teresa Sullivan discusses potential cuts to the University's budget during yesterday's Senate Assembly meeting in Palmer Commons. P...…

…ONEI-ILII ) ET1-ii) N YEARSP t IMOFEY0I.IA.1, 1) )A Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, April 13, 2009 michigandaily.com THE BEGINNINGS OF A TRADITION? MICHIGAN STUDENT ASSEMBLY MSA rules for funding get mixed results Members of the Michigan football team leap up and slap the GO BLUE M Club sign as the Wolverines enter this year's Spring Game at the Big House on Saturday. Attendance for the game topped more than 50,000 people - a new record. For...…

…Illic i Hn' ailt Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, April 10, 2009 LSA ACADEMIC ADVISING Students: Advice too scattered Technical Director Janine Wood Thomas and apprentice Mike Cichen construct the set for the upcoming show "Fences" at the Performance Network Theatre on Thursday. Performance Network calls for aid t prevent shutdown Double majors, pre-med students report lack of central guidance resource By AMY MUNSLOW Daily StaffReporter LSA ju...…

…0. N)I )N i X (i1101 Hl N 4.A! Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, April 9, 2009 michigandaily.com ALUM IN THE NEWS Tough road ahead for GM CEO Armed with University lessons, Fritz Henderson tries to right struggling automaker By VERONICA MENALDI Daily StaffReporter Fritz Henderson may have the most unenvide job in America. His predecessor forced out by the Obama administration and his company barrel- ing toward the uncertain world of bankruptcy...…

…STUDENTSTOY TROUBLES * OPINION Columnist Eileen Stahl returns to Toys "R"Us h year's ad d efor a trip down memory lane, but gets a rude awakening. See Opinion, Page 4A JIFe-1Nid ian BaiIP Ann Arbor, Michigan' Wednesday, April 8, 2009 michigandaily.com PASSING ON TRADITION THE ECONOMICS OF HIGHER ED Few options in pricey test prep. market As demand grows for exam help, few colleges opt to offer an alternative By MALLORY BEBERMAN Daily Sta...…

…POOL OF TALENT WILL HE Another Indian film import One NHL GM ta wows audiences here at home. whether Summ( U SEE ARTS, PAGE 5 U SEE SP( i iidian Daily ONE-IIUNDRED-NINETEEN YEARS OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, April 7, 2009 michigandailv.com REMEMBERING ONE OF OUR BEST Sidney Fine, a'"U'professor for 53 years, dies Campus mainstay passed away at the age of 88 last week By DIYA WADHWA For the Daily Sidney Fine, a forme...…

…SETTING A HIGH BAR A-IG-IASDVENTURE The men's gymnastics team claimed :Greg Mottola's Adventureland'takes its first Big Ten title in nine years. the amusement out of amusement park. See SportsMonday, Inside See arts, page 5A Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, April 6, 2009 michigandaily.com TEACHING ADVOCACY Law Clinic to ight human trafficng Students will defend example, in businesses-like hair salons. victims of 'modern "It is estimated that wo...…

…P iC t an at l SE11UNDEf)NINETEENYEARS(1)F EDITORIALFREED VI Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, April 3, 2009 michigandaily.com IV-, I . MICHIGAN STUDENT ASSEMBLY Members' low turnout plagues MSA This semester, 30% of members didn't show at meetings By JENNA SKOLLER Daily StaffReporter Throughout the campaign season for the Michigan Student Assembly, members from both parties made it a point that, if elected, they would work to bet- ter inc...…

…YOUR UMMA Why the University's renovated art 1 museum has something for everyone. U SEE THE B-SIDE, INSIDE ~Ii did~ gan &dIlij ON) -11UNDI hi-NINL' YEARS OF E)ITORIAL FREEDOM Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, April 2, 2009 michigandaily.com WHEN A TREE FALLS ON SOUTH FOREST ... WEST QUAD ARSON Officials defend fire response CHANEL VON HABSBURG-LOTHRINGEN/Daily A tree fell on both a parked red SUV and a passing Hospital Security vehicle on ...…

…STRUCK OUT A NG ichigan drops anotherAatt 4 y game to a MAC team.a d SEE SPORTS, PAGE 8AME ~Ii ffid~an :aIlj Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, April 1, 2009 michigandaily.com WORKING OUT ON CAMPUS New report offers fix for rec. facilities Provost expresses concern over cost of proposed projects By KYLE SWANSON Daily Staff Reporter Recreational facilities across campus could receive a major facelift if proposals pitched in a new report submit...…

…EIie Midigan &aiI )NE-HUNDRED-NINETEEN YEARS OF E IL FREEDOM Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, March 31, 2009 michigandaily.com CREAMED CORN CONSTRUCTION UNDERAGE DRINKING Bill to alter MIP laws proposed KRISTA BOYD/Daily To celebrate Greek Week, members of the Team Iron Man pose with their winning canned food sculpture. The Canned Food Castle contest pitted members of campus sorori- ties and fraternities against one another to see who has ...…

…be 1idiganBail NE-F NDIREiD-NINEITEELN Y1011)EARS1FDI LAL FREEDOM Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, March 30, 2009 ONE AND DONE michigandaily.com TRAVELING TO ISRAEL Birthright cuts back on availability Officials: Decline is result of high admissions num- bers the past two years - a time the result of more when Israel was celebrating its 60th birthday - not international acceptances in past financial troubles or fallout from Bernie Madoff's Po...…

…Iie fiidigan hailt Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, March 27, 2009 michiganaaly om THE COST OF SAFE SEX Birth control prices could drop at UHS Displaced West Quad residents hang out and nap on the ninth floor of South Quad after a small fire in their residence hall caused a full evacuation early Thursday morning. W Quad fire ruled arson Aft res cli b Ov' the pt ucts h where unaffc versit But major dent appro initiat reduc pills t lege w Du pri...…

…THE, FAHI-ON ISSUE emud tina what is in and what is out this year n,,, shon word i Ah6b hi Sid. Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, March 26, 2009 PICKING FROM ANN ARBOR'S BEST michigandaily.com TH E MICHIGAN NETWORK Unemployed alums look to ' ' for help Alumni Association in recent months there has been an influx of alumni inquiring about ramps up services networking and career advice from the Alumni Association. In as more University response,...…

…: alt e ly wood to , esl 40 t tntehg-tes o-a o F-e Th-Statrnentins6d Alp~id an 4:atlm Ann Arbor, Michigan RUNNING A BUSINESS RIGHT Ross won't up focus on ethcsyet Critics push for revitalized ethics effort in business schools after greed helped worsen the nation's financial crisis By MALLORY JONES and DEVON THORSBY Daily Staff Reporters As the Federal government bails out many of the nation's companies and financial institutions, ques- tions ...…

…~be 1id Igan hI4 INEEEN YEARS OF ED Tuesday, March 24, 2009 .hE Ann Arbor, Michigan michigandaily.com PRINT INDUSTRY WOES HIT HOME A2 News to close after 174 years Newspaper will move online in July Museum of Art Director James Steward's 'town hall for the arts' opens to students tonight. By BEN VANWAGONER Daily Fine Arts Editor After two-and-a-half years and $41.9 million worth of renovation and expansion, University stu- dents will f...…

…CIie Lid jig1an BaIVj 'NI )._OM Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, March 23, 2009 michigandaily.com THE NUANCES OF NETWORKING For GSIs, an ethical puzzle on Facebook W ithout clear policy, Shaheen's policy of accepting stu- dents' friend requests after the 'U' instructors form semester. However, he voiced several their own, ad hoc concerns about GSI-student inter- actions outside of the classroom. friendship rules "There are a myriad of concern...…

…Iie llidigan &xiIVj -N YE, Fl EE DO1 Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, March 20, 2009 michigandaily.com DANCIN'AND ADVANGIN' KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The blue NCAA insignias were sewn on the left shoulder of the Michigan men's basket- ball team's jer- seys. Per NCAA rulestheSprint Centerwasvoid - of advertising. CBS, the home of March RUTH Madness, LINCOLN broadcasted I the game. At -Wednes- day's team dinner, Michigan men's basketball coach John B...…

…We Midigan BaiI& NEHUN E)-NINEI) "TEEN YEARS OF EDITORIAL FREEDOM Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, March 19, 2009 michigandaily.com Canton residents Dan Gottschalk, Colleen Carefell and Joshua Carefell explore a showcase in the Exhibit Museum of Natural History last week. Exhibiting financial restraint As budgets tighten, local families head in droves to campus museums By MALLORY JONES DailyStaffReporter Looking for an inexpensive alternativ...…

…4jbF Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, March 18, 2009 michigandaily.com Elizabeth Jones has dinner with her son Harrison at Tios Mexican Cafi yesterday afternoon. After the city purchased the building that currently houses Tios, the restaurant's owners were forced to find a new home for their eatery. But financial troubles have left restaurant management scrambling months before they will be forced to move out. City to ios: Get out by June R...…

…DUELING PERSPECTIVES With the Michigan Student Assembly election only a day away, the two major parties argue for why they deserve your vote. U SEE OPINION, PAGE 4 Wie t1idIgan Bai Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, March 17, 2009 michigandaily.com CHRIS DZOMBAK/Daily The three presidential candidates in this week's MSA election, the Defend Affirmative Action Party's Kate Stenvig (left), the Michigan Vision Party's Abishek Manhanti (center) and ...…

…pa Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, March 16, 2009 michigandaily.com 'M' dancing for first time since'98 No. 10 seed Michigan to play No. 7 seed Clemson in first round Thursday By ALEX PROSPERI Daily Sports Writer The Michigan faithful waited more than 4,000 days and watched more than 300, games in prepara- tion for a day like Sunday. And judging by the turnout at Crisler Arena, it was worth the wait. For the first time since 1998, the Michiga...…

…LIE £id igan Bait Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, March 13, 2009 In Big Ten opener, 'M'routs Iowa Led by strong, inside presence of forward DeShawn Sims, Blue all but seals NCAA bid By JASON KOHLER Daily Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS - Standing by a locker in Conseco Fieldhouse, redshirt freshman Laval Lucas-Perry radiated the confidence of Michigan fans throughout the country: "I think we've already made it to the NCAA Tour- nament," Lucas-Perry sa...…

…cI1 0Udipan Baij Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, March 12,2009 michigandaily.com The Economics of Nickels Arcade Despite drawbacks, new shop owners say corridor offers unique business opportunities By DEVON THOESBY< For the Daily Whether as a quick shortcut between State Street and Maynard Street or as access to more than a dozen businesses, Nickels Arcade has been an unquestioned campus landmark since its com- pletion in 1918. While the Arc...…

…T wlJ8tjjV O 14be cLiigan4 hili, Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, March 11,2009 michigandaily.com TOP OF THE TOWER THE ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION Obama ups credit, loans for students. SAM WOLSON/Doily Prof. Steven Bali performs the carillon on the 11th floor of the Burton Memorial Tower yesterday. Each weekday, a musician - either a student or professor -gives carillon performances from the bell towers on both North Campus and Central Campus ...…

…,ddmmmmml - d 440 441P 46F 1111C41gan 4,.Dat ON 1,,, 1.1 T IN Mll FF) N., I N FT P F ]N ., VFA 1.1 Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, March 10, 2009 michigandaily.com EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH Obamalifts stem cell restrictions CHRIS DZOMBAK/Daily English Prof. Ralph Williams was beaming and teary-eyed after learning he had been awarded the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Golden Apple Award last night in Angell Hall. A Lifetime of Achievement...…

…NOT AS CLASSIC CASSB Zack Snyder 's "Watchmen" tries to Whni omst-S recreate acomic' book masterpiece, but adds nothing.E See Ars, Page5SA --0.~in 1 11\)s1 N N I \X .1 II DI(IX iRE)A Ann Arbor, Michigan ACADEMIC FREEDOM Faculty to seek speech protections Governing body concerned about national trend it says infringes on the right to dissent By KYLE SWANSON Daily StaffReporter The state of academic freedom on college campuses has changed, some...…

…C tc4l aIt at iIV Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, March 6,2009 c michigandaily.com AFTER GRADUATION DAY On-campus recruiting shrinks with economy ARIEL BOND/Daily Gov. Jennifer Granholm discusses the future of Michigan's alternative energy industry yesterday at "Switching Gears," an event put on by The Climate Group in the League. Granhoim welcomes Danish ie i inpu one nryids As job availability dwindles, corporate recruiters make fewer coll...…

…Ifric i.. an I Ann Arbor, Michigan__ OUTDOOR HOCKEY GAME Ice hockey coming to Michigan Stadium Officials confirm rumors, outdoor game planned for December 2010 By ANDY REID ManagingSports Editor The Michigan Athletic Department is in the early planning stages of hosting an outdoor hockey game in Michigan Stadium, officials said yesterday. The game is planned for Dec. 11, 2010, Matt Trevor, the, Michigan hockey team's Sports Information Direct...…

…TDENT SHAKESPEARES A Fom p"tr tprose, campus's "ierr talents Daily Arts is notoriousl wr ite a ut iscarr ia ges, jet lag and Loyd Carr. See what warranted of ' See The Statem , sid. See Arts, Page SA. ~1I Li11c iian. DaiI Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, March 4,2009 michigandaily.com ICE HOCKEY Berenson agrees to one-year extension After 24 years at the helm, hockey coach agrees to deal on a one-year, rolling basis By CHRIS MESZAROS Daily S...…

…BIG HOUSE TO BIG LEAGUES After the Wolverines' disappointing season, Tim Jamison, Terrance Taylor and Morgan Trent had a lot to prove at the NFL Combine. See how they fared. U See Sports, Page 8. jie ffiidigan haiy Ann Arbor, Michigan Tuesday, March 3, 2009 michigandaily.com MAIZE AND BLUE IN WHITES UNIE TY HELT SYST Pescovitz tohead UMHS First female to serve as CEO of $1.5 billion unit will take over in May, if approved by regents By KY...…

…1I E X 1''llt I DRE"E . At-,.S 0 F ED 1 1T fIAL.,F Ann Arbor, Michigan Monday, March 2,2009 michigandaily.com A FOND FAREWELL IWF' a k I W MMW ' AV A IL TfAT, All 4*0 Y ;. ' r'' . ', "9 .' ° ,. c 3. n ,;, .. :. Pik 'u ¢... . ; F ,.&. ySi MEDICAL SCHOOL TRAINING University ends use of live dogs in courses For a slideshow of the Wolverines' weekend series against Ferris State, go to michigandaily.com.. SAID ALSAL AH/Daly Senior go...…

…BREAK BURYING THE GOPHERS iould align our In a must-win situation, the Michigan men's i those of other basketball team dominated Minnesota to keep its inion, Page 4. Tournament hopes alive. See Sports, Page 8. ~"' ~w Ann Arbor, Michigan Friday, February 20, 2009 michigandaily.com MICHIGAN FOOTBALL Prices to drop for '090tickets 'U' bucks trend at BY THE NUMBERS other schools, cites $1.43 tough economy The average decrease per game in Mich...…

…c jRltc4ian 4 atF,7 SAnn Arbor, Michigan Thursday, February 19, 2009 ROCKIN' THE CAMPUS michigandaily.com STEM CELL RESEARCH Post-Prop. 2, researchers confident about future For a sldeshow of last night's Ben Folds ZACHARY MEISNER/Daly A packed crowd awaits the start of a Ben Folds concert in the Michigan Theatre last night. During the concert, Folds concert, go to michigandaily.com. played a combination of his classic fan favorites and a...…

…L7Ie 1M11cI43an BaI1j Ann Arbor, Michigan Wednesday, February 18, 2009 michigandaily.cor CITY TRANS ORTATION A2 could be next home for bike taxis An says er If Ima cabs w and t muter city in Bar Arbor garner busine Pedi taxis vehich from s Ant she wa n Arbor resident "It must have planted a seed," she said. plan would offer Pedicabs have become an inter- national phenomenon and have avironmentally become popular in cities like New York, ...…