People Make the Place
Nowhere is that more true than on the University campus, where thousands of interesting men and women lead diverse lives within just a few square miles. Some of their faces are familiar to many. Students roaming Central Campus recognize the men who sell incense at the arcade and arch.
Local flavor: Students, A2 residents influence colorful 'U' community
They meet Thursday evenings to learn the history, theory and practice behind a tradition as old as time itself. No, they aren't contemplating the wise words of Plato or Socrates, but what they produce is almost as timeless.
Beer.
Female conductor breaks into new field
The rapt audience waits in suspense as the orchestra prepares to perform. The instruments are tuned; the musicians are anxiously reviewing the music in their mind. Then, when the moment is right, the conductor signals and the air fills with the passion of the piece.
Loyd provides helpful, friendly service to A2 post office customers
Newman from "Seinfeld," Cliff Clavin from "Cheers" and Henry Loyd from Ann Arbor - what do they all have in common? They are all exceptional United States postal workers ... well, except for Newman, who is always using his mail truck to run scams with Kramer.
To Shakey Jake, life in ol' Ann Arbor is full of stories and songs
As the days rumble along in Ann Arbor, students plan their futures, corporate types hit the offices, and everyday people go about their everyday lives.
The same is true in the days of Shakey Jake, a famed Ann Arbor personality. In his pink sunglasses, pink hat and large bow tie, Jake goes about his business day in a day out - loyally visiting the Bagel Factory and Deli on South University Ave., greeting customers, signing autographs and playing his guitar.
CRISP personality proves stable in a student's time of woe
The following is Joshua Pederson's conversation with the CRISP Lady:
CRISP Lady: Welcome to the University of Michigan Telephone Re-gistration System. Please press one now.
WCBN DJ enlivens airwaves with her spunky personality
Music plays a role in everyone's life in one way or another. For Art senior Mrrranda L. Tarrow, assistant music director and promotions coordinator of WCBN, 88.3, music is something she appreciates - and it's her job.
"Music is a big part of my life. I am like a 'hipster,'" said Tarrow, who doesn't perform as part of her involvement with music.
Farah's Faucet: Let the sun shine in
It's four o'clock in the morning.
The sky is pitch black, and you'd probably be able to see the stars if the lights of Ann Arbor weren't drowning them out.
Student filmmaker does 'Final Cut' of ambitious horror lm
"As a kid, I saw 'E.T.' when I was 7. Then I picked up my dad's 8-millimeter camera, and me and my brother made a four-minute 'Return of E.T.'"
For LSA junior Mike Stern, the rest is history. Stern has spent several years creating his own films.
The last worthless column
Put down that crossword. Let your Stucchi's melt. Commence weeping.
No, Bivouac hasn't stopped carrying North Face gear - this is the last worthless column, the last time my name and face will grace these pages of Weekend, etc. under the banner "State of the Arts," hence revoking my ability to comment on the state of such arts.
Louise Stanczak shows that age doesn't matter, though aging does
Think that scientific breakthroughs are only made in professional research labs? Think again. University students like Louise Stanczak demonstrate that effective scientific research can also be done by undergraduates.
Stanczak, an LSA senior majoring in biopsychology, recently won the University's Tanner Award for her research on age-related cognitive decline. She said she plans to use the $400 prize to further her research. "I didn't expect to win, but it was a good surprise," Stanczak said.
The rhyming machine
This city abounds with interesting individuals with special gifts or quirky talents. Looking for one? Just climb the steps of the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library and meet ...
"Master Dean, the rhyming machine worth all the green, worth every jelly bean, worth every green bean."
Prof. Brian Coppola takes on the world
In his high school yearbook, one student wrote to Dr. Brian P. Coppola: "One day your take on the world will take you far or land you in jail."
His take on the world landed him at the University where, at just 41 years old, this energetic associate professor entertains his organic chemistry students in a way that most can't.
Early birds see students during morning's wee hours
It's time to make the donuts ... no, actually, it's time to make the bagels. It's 5:30 a.m., campus is deserted and the sun is barely high enough to shed light on the desolate sidewalks of State Street. So who is up besides the birds at this outrageous hour? Einstein Bros.
Entertainment News: Lollapalooza canceled; 'Space' sinks 'Titanic'
The rumors are now officially true - for the first time in the past seven years, there will be no Lollapalooza tour this summer. Following recent speculation about the ability of the mega-alterna-festival's organizers to package a decent tour in time for this summer, Lollapalooza co-founder
Mezzadri fights for student issues
Student gripes and complaints about the way things are run at the University may seem to go unheard, but there are people who have succeeded in bringing these issues to the eyes of University administrators. One such person is LSA junior Jonathan Mezzadri.
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