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

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

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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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J. Werner photo othing else brought the University community together with such vigor, enthusiasm, and spirit. Cheering on the football team in the Big House with over 100,000 allies, celebrating the amazing suc- cess of teams like women ' s golf and men ' s swimming, and stand- ing together through the basketball scandals became the definition of a true Wolverine, Regardless of the final score, students took pride in supporting the Leaders and Best, SPORTS 129