Scientists find cancer gene
Scientists continued to chip away at the roots of cancer with the discovery yesterday of a gene linked to prostate cancer, which may increase survival rates through earlier detection.
Friday FOCUS: The beaning of Ann Arbor
With numerous coffeehouses located along South University and State streets, the shops have become permanent fixtures on campus. But the popularity of campus cafes is actually a recent phenomenon.
Board to discuss legal strategies in closed meeting
Members of the Board of Regents will meet in a closed session today, but they won't be sitting in their usual chairs. Instead, the regents will dial-in to the Fleming Building on a conference call to discuss "trial or settlement strategy in connection with specific pending litigation."
Friday FOCUS: A drug in every cup?
Even though drinking a cup of coffee isn't usually looked upon as imbibing a drug, caffeine is certainly a drug: It is an odorless, slightly bitter, alkaloid stimulant, of which 100 milligrams is to be found in an average serving of coffee.
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Experts predict economic stability
When economists talk, people listen. And this year, people heard a message of economic stability.
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Voters sparse at MSA polls
The votes are in, the results are being tallied and soon everyone will know who won - but the question remains whether anyone cares.
A2 PFLAG connects gays, families
Not all emotions are comfortable. But sometimes it takes a moment of discomfort to get people talking.
Cisneros says he will step down as HUD secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) - Housing Secretary Henry Cisneros said yesterday he will leave the Cabinet, depriving President Clinton of a trusted political adviser vexed by lingering personal troubles.
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Partisan charges hit House committee
WASHINGTON - House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-Texas) called yesterday for a bipartisan agreement on whether the makeup of the House ethics committee should change - a politically charged issue because of the committee's continuing investigation into House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.).
Job market prepares to embrace new grads
Seniors graduating in 1997 may get an early graduation present - a job. According to a recent study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, employers plan to hire 17 percent more new college graduates this year than they did last year.
Bruno assesses '96 election strategies
The surprises of the 1996 presidential campaign came before parties even nominated their candidates. Bill Clinton got a lucky break. Bob Dole hasn't learned how to campaign. ABC News political director Hal Bruno shared these observations of Campaign '96 with an audience of more than 400 University alums on campus yesterday.
Prof. talks on ethnic labeling in society
Just as Marta Moreno Vega hit a key point in her discussion, she was cut off. A Michigan Union employee interrupted Vega at the door with the phrase "time has expired," just as Vega was speaking on the allegations of racism at Texaco oil company and the suppression of minorities in the corporate world.
Caves serve as storage for 'U' microfilms
More than 200 feet below ground in an abandoned limestone mine in the small town of Boyers, Pa., the University is safely storing some important possessions. More than 10,000 master microfilm negatives developed by the preservation division are stored in a high security cave.
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'Smokeout' aims to stop cigarette use
Patroling the Diag and looking to stomp out fellow flames, Stephanie Klempner stood dressed as "Ms. Butts" - a giant cigarette butt - to spread the message of the Great American Smokeout Day.
Faithful give thanks together at local interfaith celebration
In a time when many are emphasizing religious differences, local groups will be trying to find common ground at Sunday's Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration. Ann Schoonmaker, a member of the Baha'i faith who is involved in organizing the event, said Thanksgiving is an especially appropriate holiday because it has not been "claimed" by any one faith.
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