O'Connor to speak to grads
Sandra Day O'Connor won't be accompanied by the eight other justices when she delivers her opinion at the University later this semester.
Instead, as the commencement speaker, she'll give advice to about 2,000 members of December's graduating class.
Can I See Some ID?
University students less than 21 years old may not have a difficult time getting alcohol and drinking at parties, but University and Greek officials have set up several roadblocks.
MSA fees are fifth highest in Big Ten
As part of a $20,000-plus tuition bill it hardly seems worth mentioning, but to the Michigan Student Assembly it is the most important figure on campus - for now.
Dole finds new 'friends' in Detroit
Prospective first lady Elizabeth Dole again left the podium behind and walked among members of the Women's Economic Club gathered at Cobo Hall yesterday.
'U' frowns on dating class instructors
If you have a date with your instructor this weekend, you may want to consider canceling it.
The University addresses mutually consenting romantic and sexual relationships between students and faculty, which includes professors and graduate student instructors, in its sexual harassment policy.
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Trouble looming for Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned triumphant from the Washington summit conference yesterday, but disappointed Palestinians warned violence will explode again unless new talks yield swift progress in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
Clinton signs anti-drug, crime bills
Declaring a "sea change" in attitudes toward crime, President Clinton signed into law yesterday bills to fight illegal drugs, keep track of sex offenders and provide college funds for the children of slain police officers.
Clinton signed the three bills in a Rose Garden ceremony just before leaving for a New York retreat to prepare for Sunday's debate with Republican nominee Bob Dole, in which crime and drugs are certain to come up.
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Writer inspires students
Stuart Dybek, an English professor at Western Michigan University and a non-fiction author, spoke last night in the Rackham Amphitheater as part of the Visiting Writers Series.
Crime Notes
Virtual reality joins art to give glance at future
Gone are the days when architects and designers squint at lines on paper wondering, "What will it look like in real life?"
Exhibit examines pop culture
Grad Student's Exhibit features photos inspired by Jewish culture in Poland.
Rep. Chrysler faces FEC
The focus is an allegation that the Brighton Republican used a specialty auto conversion company he owns to pay the salary of a campaign staffer for two months, said John Russell, a spokesperson for the U.S. Justice Department in Washington.
Federal law prohibits corporation donations of funds or resources to a campaign.
Knitwits stitch gear for homeless
The Knitwits are a small, but quickly growing, group of faculty, staff, alums, community residents and students who knit hats, gloves, scarfs, afghans, slippers and even baby sweaters for the less fortunate.
Weiss, the University's graphic designs office manager, works with Mary Price, assistant director for the Institute for Humanities, to coordinate the Knitwits.
Voter apathy persists on campus in '96
Despite recent visits by the MTV "Choose or Lose" bus and Rev. Jesse Jackson to encourage voter registration, many students are not registered to vote and have no plans to change that in the near future.
Groups ask for casinos
''We really haven't turned down anything,'' said Ab Campion of the Consumer Ministry.
Ottawa, Sault Ste. Marie, Fort Erie and Point Edward are hoping for full-scale, resort casinos like those already in Windsor, Orillia and, by December, Niagara Falls.
Clinton retreats to prepare for first debate
President Clinton and a host of high-level aides descended on this historic lakeside retreat yesterday afternoon to begin a three-day cram session for the first presidential debate, with Clinton said to be filled with "apprehension" because his preparations are behind schedule.
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