Arts

Cabin fever? Play with the birds and the bees in the great outdoors

Beyond the Hill and amid the real hills, a quiet battle is going on. Right now, winter is winning. Trees lay felled by ice, and sled and ski tracks criss-cross the weekend's snow.

Spring signals outdoor dining despite unstable A2 weather

Welcome to spring in Ann Arbor - a time when all four seasons can pass through town in one week. Recent weather may have been cruelly unpredictable, but Treetowners need not fear. Soon, the sun will make its comeback, casting an invigorating glow over this place.

Parekh finds perfect balance of academics, activities in HSC

On a campus full of "the leaders and the best," a constant struggle exists within the active student body between work for student organizations and the trials of classes and homework. Often, one or the other suffers. Inteflex third-year studentAnand Kamlesh Parekh has managed to fulfill both sides of the quandary throughout his University career, maintaining a strong dedication to the Hindu Students' Council while devoting enough time to his studies to graduate a year ahead of time.

Steinbeck museum creates controversy in native town

SALINAS, Calif. - Perhaps John Steinbeck said it best when he said, "No town celebrates a writer before he's dead." Steinbeck knew this scrabbly little hometown of his didn't much like him. Matter of fact, folks here hated him.

Perverts, pianists, patients make 'Best' dinner guests

Upon accepting his award for Best Actor at the 69th Annual Academy Awards ceremony on Monday night, Geoffrey Rush reminded audiences of a role-playing game - one where you can invite all characters, real and fictional, to a dinner table to share in conversation.

Playmates get no respect

I've been on campus for four years now and no one's ever asked me to take my shirt off. (Frankly, I'm a little hurt.) But just last week, Playboy magazine hit campus in search of just that female students who would take their shirts off. It's all part of Playboy's infamous "Girls of the Big Ten" Calender.

'U' prof., Renaissance scholar Gregerson utilizes poetic voice

When University Prof. Linda Gregerson unleahses her poetic voice, the wisdom and clarity of her language is unexpected and illuminating. Embedded in her poetry are thoughtful answers to all sorts of questions. How can such weighty subjects as death, disease and fear be handled with grace? How can one find hope and redemption in human tragedy?

Organic tour lineup scheduled; Gooding to star in 'Primary'

Prodigy, the Chemical Brothers, the Orb and Orbital are already confirmed for this summer's Organic package tour, which aims to bring live electronica to the American masses for the first time. Underworld and Meat Beat Manifesto are also expected to join the rave-style festival, which will hit four cities in July and reconvene in September for a full-scale 20-city tour.

Expressionist Willem de Kooning dies at 92

Willem de Kooning, 92, one of the leading American artists of this century and a giant of abstract expressionism, died Wednesday at his studio in East Hampton, N.Y. He had Alzheimer's disease. De Kooning's paintings and drawings profoundly influenced the development of art in this country in the years since World War II. His career spanned more than six decades, and his artistic style underwent several transformations.

Gangsta rap speaks to teens

What is it about popular music that lends itself so readily to a culture of violence? Parents have pondered that question since the mid-'50s, when teens rioted to the strains of "Rock Around the Clock." But this question has become especially pertinent in recent months.

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