September 25, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 18)

…A tribute to the best of our middle school years The B-side 0 0 400 IIE ffid~igan BaiIlj Ann Arbor, Michigan Thursday, September 25, 2008 michigandaily.com CAMPUS SAFETY Crime alerts now headed to your inbox Officials worried change will allow students to learn about incidents earlier and more that campus didn't consistently. "We recognized that it was not learn about crimes only creating more work for others, but it also was not consist...…

…0 2A - Thursday, September 25, 2008 N ew s The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com THE GENIAL DOORMAN AT DOMINICKlS For Silvio, the bar is a family business From the frost-proof ceramic tables on the porch to the tricolored ceramic pillars inside the bar, Silvio, the "doorman" at Dominick's, has left his mark in countless ways inside the popular campus bar. The cousin of the bar's founder, Silvio was present at the inception of Dominick's,...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 3A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 3A NEWS BRIEFS NEW YORK Obama: "more important than ever" to hold debate Republican John McCain said yes- terday that he wants to postpone Fri- day's debate to deal with the nation's financial problems, but Democrat Barack Obamasaid "it's more impor- tant than ever" that the country hear from its next...…

…4A - Thursday, September 25, 2008 1111011 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 ANDREW GROSSMAN EDITOR IN CHIEF GARY GRACA EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR GABE NELSON MANAGING EDITOR Unsigned editorials reflect the official position oftthe Daily's editorial board. Ali other signed articles and illustrations represent ...…

…The Michigan Daily - rmichigandailyTcom Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 5A FOOTBALL Ortmann to play Saturday Mathews on the mend, ready for Big Ten opener Wolverines getting healthier as Big Ten opener approaches By DAN FELDMAN Daily SportsEditor The Michigan football team's practice Wednesday was brighter than in recent weeks. Under the NOTEBOOK blinding Septem- ber sun, the Wolverines had more players in white jerseys, which denote full h...…

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…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 7A QATAR From Page 1A ly by Qatar University, which hopes to develop its resources, techniques and personnel so it can conduct social research. But there will also be advantages for ISR and the University of Michigan as a whole, Howell said. He also said opportunities might arise for students to be involved in the new social research projects in Qatar, where the population...…

…0 8A - Thursday, September 25, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Democrats delay plan to censure Sen. Lieberman for bashing Obama Granholm to speak at 'U' today HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Con- necticut Democrats, angry that Sen. Joe Lieberman is campaigning for the Republican presidential candi- date and criticizing his own party's nominee, agreed yesterday to circu- late a resolution to censure the vet- eran politician but won't ...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 9A The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 9A ! VOLLEYBALL From Page 5A that in that set." In the middle frame, Michi- gan seemed to have a comfort- able lead at 18-14 before Ohio State went on a quick run to cut the lead to 23-22. In the end, Michigan proved too much for the inexperienced Buckeyes, winning the set 25-23. The Wolverines came o...…

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…lS _ x. , 6, A The c Daly I michigandaily.com Thursday, September 25, 2008 The Daily Arts guide to the best upcoming events - it's everywhere you should be this weekend and why. AT THE ARK This Saturday at the Ark, celebrate the sounds of Michigan as North featur- ing Brian Lillie and Jim Roll visit Ann Arbor.. The CD premiere show features over a decade's worth of musical colaboration. Make sure you do not miss this event. Tickets are $12 ...…

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…4B - Thursday, September 25, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4B - Thursday, September 25, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Setting the standard for cinematic graphics By BLAKE GOBLE Daily Film Editor "Aww, I missed the auditions for 'Hook 2?'' Perhaps the best video I've seen on YouTube ina long time is the "Kyle Cboper Demo Reel."An art-school find, the video is both striking and arresting. Set totrip- hop, this hi...…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 5B A televised dance dance revolution COURTESY OF DREAMWORKS SKG "Are you sure you want that keg tap back?" H1OLLYWOOD' S CHIAML\ELEON Billy Bob Thornton reflects on his diverse career. By Sheri Jankelovitz I Daily Arts Writer By TRINA MANNINO DailyArts Writer Reality TV isn't all bad. Sure, it's gimmicky and the contestants are usually attention whores in desperate need ...…

…6B - Thursday, September 25, 2008 The Michigan Daily michigandailycom 6 Saying goodbye to American treasures As amusements parks continue to close, the American Dream fades away By David Watnick I Daily Music Editor RUCErl SRNG7EN D etractors, both domesti- cally and abroad, have long accused America of being devoid of culture. And while the United States certainlyhas awealth ofshortcomings,culturalemptiness is one problem it does not ha...…