University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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ide Colonial Lanes, host Alex Cambert and Alpha Epsilon R mem- s get ready to be aired live on Good Morning America. Although 8 i. was an early wake up call for students, many gathered at the local Mng alley to be featured on television photo courtesy D, iuloshok Lxietcmo VE eioso n November 15, the University was honored with a visit from one of the most highly influential and talented artists to emerge from Brazil. At 9 p.m., Grammy award-winner Caetano Veloso took the stage for a sold-out concert at the Michigan Theater. The performance was a part of the Noites Do Norte or Nights of the North Tour and was sponsored by the University Musical Society and Borders bookstore. While Veloso took hold of the microphone at center stage, three drummers, a cellist, and other musicians supported him in the background. The drummers proved to be versatile assets and during certain songs they came forward and danced beside Veloso. In reference to Veloso, audience member Christophe Tedjasukmana commented, 1 felt the energy in the performance conveyed his enthusiasm and passion for the music. Veloso, in conjunction with numerous poets and thinkers, founded a movement called Tropicalismo. Tropicalismo was merited with redefining Brazilian music. The concert at the Michigan Theater marked Veloso ' s first appearance on the University campus. Erica Margolius At the Michigan Union, gubernatorial candidate Jennifer Granholm fields questions from students. Taking such time to speak to students and members of Michigan community paved the way for Granholm ' s victory. 1. Werner photo the guberntaorial elections in Michigan drew near, candidates Jennifer Granholm and Dick Posthumus campaigned heavily. Both candidates visited the University to speak to the campus community. In April, Granholm spoke to a large audience at the Michigan Union, talking about her platform and answering the many questions that students had. Both candidates also campaigned at the pre- game tailgates against Michigan State University. Walk- ing amongst students, they offered a chance for students to shake hands, ask questions, and have more personal interactions. Leading up to the campaign, Students for Gran- holm and Students for Posthumus also campaigned hard, handing out quarter sheets on the Diag and talking to stu- dents about the candidates ' positions. After Engler ' s twelve years in office, Granholm offered a change in leadership. Exhibiting a dynamic leadership style and making clear her support for civil rights, Granholm also recognized that the recent high percentage increases in tuition were unac- ceptable. She pledged to assist Michigan ' s public universi- ties in reducing extraneous spending. Granholm ' s heavy campaigning got her message across, and clearly paid off, as Granholm defeated Posthumus in the November 5 elec- tions. Han-Ching Lin SPECIAL EVENTS 127

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Mopning Showcases mvepsnij part of its 50 states in 50 weeks segment, the popular television show Good Morning America stopped at the University. I think it is completely amazing that we are a top attraction in Michigan, and I believe this will bring great exposure to our campus, said sophomore French major Stephon Proctors. The 23rd top on Goo d Morning America ' s cross-country tour highlighted University traditions in Ann Arbor, including pre-football game tailgating and the masses of Michigan fans on Football Saturdays. There ' s nothing like a Michigan Football game, host Charlie Gibson said in the telecast. Another addition to Good Morning America ' s broadcast was the marching band. It was really cool, I introduced the band and then we all got to yell ' Good Morning America. ' I believe that it was key to choose Ann Arbor on their tour since the University and its students have been instrumental in defining America ' s ' ideal college town, ' said senior engineering major Matt Cavanaugh. At 8:30 a.m. in the morning of October 4, students gathered at Colonial Lanes to enjoy karaoke and speak to co-host Alex Cambert. For viewers watching the segment on ABC, the University became the icon of Michigan as a great college filled with pride and dedicated students. Jennifer Lee With open arms or guitar in hand. Caetano Veloso proved to be an outstanding performer. Veloso was one of many showcased artists to appear at the Michigan Theater in 2002, making it a great year tor Culture and entertainment S. Tedjasukmana photo 126 MlCHK ENSIAN

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Sports BY KRISTEN FIDH AND KEEGAN DANIEL K. Maher photi 128 MlCHlGANENSIAN