Dunking the Devils: 'M' captures win, 62-61
The Michigan men's basketball team received a holiday gift yesterday in the form of a huge 62-61 victory over Duke in Durham, N.C.
With the seventh-ranked Wolverines trailing, 61-60, and just over 30 seconds remaining in the game, Duke guard Trajan Langdon turned the ball over to Michigan's Maceo Baston.
Serbian court to deny vote fraud
BELGRADE, Yugoslavia - In a major setback, opposition forces said yesterday that Serbia's highest court has turned aside their legal challenge to President Slobodan Milosevic and decided to let stand alleged election fraud.
Police allegedly beat protester
BELGRADE, Yugoslavia - A 21-year-old student protester who was arrested for carrying a styrofoam effigy of Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic in prison garb was severely beaten while in police custody, his mother said yesterday, in the first alleged instance of police brutality in 21 straight days of protests against Milosevic's regime.
Alum, Calif. state Sen. Hayden to speak on activism
One of the University's most celebrated activists is coming home today.
University alum Tom Hayden, a California state senator and human rights activist, is expected to bring his message back to Ann Arbor today when he stops in town for a book signing, reception and a speech on the "Evolution of Activism" at the Michigan Union, sponsored by the Michigan Student Assembly.
Messiah dinner caters to 'U' brass, musical performers
While streets outside shone with holiday lights and snow-glazed sidewalks, the residents of Martha Cook took part last night in a University tradition that has been going on for more than half a century - their formal dinner after the "Messiah" concert.
For 51 years, Martha Cook residence hall has held a reception for performers in the University Musical Society's performance of "Messiah" as well as select concert attendees. Last night, guests included former University presidents and regents.
Students face real rescue situations
Bursting into concerts at Hill Auditorium and games at Crisler Arena on a moment's notice to deal with everything from heart attacks to drunken blackouts, an emergency medical team is always on hand to take control.
It's not an episode of "ER." This team is a group of students.
Prop. 209 throws a wrench into UC admissions
BERKELEY, Calif. - A top university official, in the wake of a temporary restraining order against Proposition 209, said at last Wednesday night's ASUC meeting that pending legal battles place undergraduate admissions policies in limbo.
"We have an awkward set of circumstances," said Bob Laird, director of undergraduate admissions. "No matter what happens (with Proposition 209), we will be rejecting 18,000 people - many of whom will still feel entitled to a place at UCB because generations of their family have paid California taxes."
Student auditors check pollution in industries
University Engineering students are hoping to learn more about their disciplines by cutting costs at manufacturing firms as auditors in the University's Industrial Assessment Center.
Students involved in IAC travel to manufacturing firms located throughout southeastern Michigan and northern Ohio to conduct one-day, on-site inspections to ensure that industrial equipment is being used efficiently.
Dominican culture celebrated: Students hold event as part of Immigration Awareness day
Chances are, if you live in America, your ancestors were immigrants.
To remind students of this fact, several campus groups sponsored a Dominican Cultural Celebration on Saturday night in recognition of Immigration Awareness Day.
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Center director steps down after decade of service
When the Rev. Nile Harper took the position of director of The Ecumenical Center and International Residence about a decade ago, he immediately began implementing his renovation and expansion plans for the residence. Now, less than a month before his retirement, Harper said he has reached his goals.
Harper plans to retire Jan. 3 to pursue other interests, including writing a book.
'U' students learn skills working abroad
Studying abroad may be a popular way to experience foreign cultures, but lesser-known work-abroad programs may have more to offer University students.
And when it comes to working abroad, the University is a national trendsetter, said Bill Nolting, director of international opportunities. He added that the University recently received an award from the Council Work Abroad program.
Niagara casino looks to win big
Predictions of 9,000 new jobs and more visitors to a city already flush with tourism have Canadian officials crowing about the four-story, $118 million casino, created out of a flagging shopping mall.
On the American side of the falls, however, politicians, academics, clergy and business leaders are wary of their new neighbor. Although some anticipate beneficial spinoffs, many are bracing for another blow to a local economy where growth must be detected with a magnifying glass.
Sec. of Treasury calls inflation figures inaccurate
WASHINGTON - Clinton administration officials and congressional Republicans yesterday endorsed a Senate advisory panel's conclusions that government statistics overstate inflation, opening the door to a discussion that could lead to lower cost-of-living adjustments for federal benefit programs and boost prospects for a balanced budget deal.
Appearing yesterday on NBC-TV's "Meet the Press," Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin praised the work of the commission of five economists led by former Bush adviser Michael Boskin.
'97 Rhodes winners a diverse group: Scholars include chemist, writer and Olympic medalist
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A student who worked on an AIDS education project in Kenya, plays classical guitar and has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro was among the 32 Americans named to the 1997 class of Rhodes Scholars.
Hans Ackerman, a chemistry and biology student at the College of William and Mary, spent his childhood in Zaire. His main academic interests lie in pathology and the study and treatment of tropical diseases, especially malaria.
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