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Posted on Fri, Apr 30, 2010 : 11:45 a.m.

Ann Arbor news roundup: April 30

By Ann Dwyer

AnnArbor.com's daily roundup offers you a look at some of the stories on our site today, as well as other content about Ann Arbor around the Web.

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Isaac B. Ellis, Joe Lopez and Blake Barsan in Ann Arbor Civic Theatre's "The Laramie Project."

Photo by Tom Steppe

Top headlines on our site: • If he's nervous, University of Michigan student commencement speaker doesn't show it • Many protesters expected outside Michigan Stadium before Obama commencement address • UPDATED: Tickets for President Obama's commencement speech are gone • AnnArbor.com launches new page of Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township news

News: • Ypsilanti man sentenced to jail for sexual assault of 14-year-old girl in Ann Arbor hotel • Man arrested today after fleeing from Ypsilanti police • Detroit News: Ann Arbor resident says fraternity's hazing put him in the hospital for 12 days • WITH POLL: Lincoln Superintendent Lynn Cleary delivers final pitch for $35 million bond • MEDC CEO Greg Main: Obama must address lack of small business lending • Ann Arbor small businesses honored as 'spark of the new Michigan economy' • Washtenaw County E. coli outbreak appears linked to cases in Ohio, New York

Business Review: • Proposed Pittsfield Township Costco would be welcome addition, neighboring businesses say • Mortgage investor's lawsuit against Ann Arbor Country Club board dismissed • Ann Arbor small businesses honored as 'spark of the new Michigan economy' • NSF International can provide Energy Star certification for refrigeration industry

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Sports: • Associated Press: NCAA officially approves expansion of basketball tournament from 65 to 68 teams • The Bacon Blog: Zoltan Mesko's rise is an only-in-America sort of story • TODAY'S PRO LINKS: Sharks score fast, beat Red Wings in Game 1; Dontrelle Willis hears cheers and more links • WITH SLIDESHOW: Dexter baseball team wins ugly, but finishes off SEC sweep of Lincoln • BASEBALL/SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Chelsea softball beats Tecumseh for first time since 2004, Huron baseball splits with Monroe and more Thursday results • HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Skyline soccer ties state-ranked Chelsea, Pioneer lacrosse dominates Bedford and more Thursday results • This week's high school sports state rankings • NOTEBOOK: John Beilein's presidential connection, plus Michigan basketball schedule news • Confident Michigan women's tennis team ready to take next step at Big Ten tournament • ESPN.com: Big East coaches want ultimatum issued to Notre Dame football regarding Big Ten expansion • Big Ten Network: Rich Rodriguez talks quarterbacks, running backs and more spring football

Entertainment • Ann Arbor Civic Theatre presents "The Laramie Project" • Francesc Burgos showcases "New Works" at WSG Gallery • Huron Players and Pioneer Theatre Guild offer theater productions this weekend • Performance Network extends "Little Shop"'s run

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Community: • Wildcrafting: The red bud is lovely and tasty • Peggy Lampman's Friday dinnerFeed: Pork and pineapple barbecue graduation sliders • WITH VIDEO: Hope happens: Obama visit reminds us that change is possible • HUMOR: The learning curve of parenthood • Do you allow your dog on the furniture?

News about Ann Arbor elsewhere: • Business Week: U.S. Michigan consumer sentiment index fell in April • Michigan Daily: White House releases statement on why Obama chose U-M for spring commencement speech • Ypsilanti Courier: Willow Run Walk-A-Thon raises money for orphans • Michigan Daily: Unpaid internships raise questions of legality • Detroit News: Smoke-free era to begin in Michigan • Chelsea Update: Park Street to close for farmers markets • MedPage Today: Non-drug approach can slow spread of pandemic flu