All-female dorms may go coed
Residents say there's something different about the single-sex residence halls on Central Campus. Betsey Barbour and Helen Newberry are not like other dorms. Women call them home - and mean it. But the comfortable all-female atmosphere may be in jeopardy. The residence halls may soon become coed if a living-learning program moves into the space.
U.S. gears up for 3rd attack on Iraq
WASHINGTON - After an Iraqi missile attack yesterday on U.S. military aircraft and other fresh signs of President Saddam Hussein's resistance, the United States stepped up preparations for new, large-scale airstrikes on Iraq, sending F-117A stealth jet fighters to Kuwait and moving B-52 bombers closer to the Persian Gulf region.
U.S., Iraq playing different games
Like a long-distance chess match between two grandmasters, the military confrontation joined by Iraq and the United States is being fought out on different boards that reflect different games. Saddam Hussein's playing field is in northern Iraq, where last month his troops crossed an invisible line into a zone inhabited by Kurds and protected by the U.S. Air Force.
Mind, Body and Soul: Power yoga comes to A2
Students in Jonathan Tymer's yoga class aren't interested in relaxation. In fact, their weekly 90-minute session leaves them sweating and out of breath.
Welcome to the world of power yoga.
Coupons way of life at 'U'
Each day students encounter pressing decisions, but some face them even before they enter their first morning class.
Vendors litter Ann Arbor streets everywhere from the Michigan Union to West Hall, and it is almost impossible for students to avoid offers of coupon books.
'U' student taps into natural gas source
With funding from U.S. oil companies, University research scientists have discovered the origins of large natural gas deposits in northern Michigan that may cut down on industry drilling costs.
Feature photo: Kickin' back
Weapons treaty faces rejection in Senate
WASHINGTON - The Clinton administration is running into unexpected trouble in its bid to win Senate ratification of a chemical weapons convention treaty, which calls for the destruction of chemical weapon stockpiles and factories around the world within 10 years.
Commuter bus links Central, North campuses
Students using University bus routes to and from North and Central campus returned this semester to find a new, streamlined service. In early May, a new route combined the old Commuter and North Commuter routes to form a single service running from Crisler Arena to Glazier Way.
Learning in Retirement Program educates seniors
After nine years of educating senior citizens with low-cost programs, the Turner Geriatric Clinic's Learning in Retirement Program showcased its instructors yesterday in an open house. New and returning members came by the open house to select and register for classes in the program.
Research Notes
Ford launches tiny Ka to cash in on European market
LONDON (AP) - Ford Motor Co. yesterday launched its littlest car - the Ka - in a bid for a piece of a growing market in Europe's congested cities.
But narrow roads and cramped parking spaces are already filling up with tiny cars. Analysts say they're not sure how the Ka will do against such established pint-sized rivals as Renault's Twingo or Nissan's Micra.
Convicted murderer escapes deputy in L.A.
PONTIAC (AP) - A man being returned to Michigan to serve a murder sentence overpowered an Oakland County sheriff's deputy at Los Angeles International Airport, then outran a second deputy, sheriff's officials said.
Danielle Scott, remained at large yesterday afternoon. The deputies stayed in California to help in the search.
The Calendar
2 Clinton aides resign in protest of welfare bill
WASHINGTON - Two high-ranking officials at the Department of Health and Human Services resigned yesterday in protest over President Clinton's decision to sign the welfare bill, an unusually public move that underscores the deep divisions within the administration over the legislation.
Dems try to exact price for inaction over Gingrich
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican-led House ethics committee probe of Newt Gingrich appears destined to outlast his first two-year term as speaker, and Democrats are trying to exact a political price for the inaction.
Probers may blow up empty jet as study
WASHINGTON - Investigators are considering blowing up an empty Boeing 747 jumbo jet to study the damage in the hope it would help them to analyze the wreckage recovered from Trans World Airlines Flight 800, which exploded mysteriously off the Long Island coast July 17, according to sources involved in the case.
U.S. Navy, Air Force compete for next Iraq offensive
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Navy and the Air Force, and factions within each service, have jockeyed strenuously this week over who gets the anticipated assignment to attack Iraq from the air in response to Iraq's reported rebuilding of air defense sites and yesterday's launch of an Iraqi missile against U.S. F-16 jet fighters.
Hortense whirls through Grand Turk
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Hurricane Hortense smashed the island of Grand Turk with torrents of rain and 90-mph winds yesterday as it picked up speed and headed toward the United States, leaving 14 dead in its wake.
Swiss banks to disclose Nazi gold holdings
GENEVA - Swiss banks, one of the most secretive clubs in the world, faced new pressure yesterday to disclose the extent to which they hold gold and other assets formerly belonging to Nazis and not turned over to the Allies after World War II.
Pollution linked to intelligence level
Eleven-year-old children who were exposed to modest levels of a common pollutant while in their mother's wombs score lower on intelligence tests and are lagging behind their less-exposed peers in reading comprehension skills, a new study has found.
Feed costs prompt soaring milk prices
WASHINGTON (AP) - Milk shortages that have pushed supermarket prices past $3 a gallon will continue through next year, the Agriculture Department said yesterday.
Although dairy farmers who have weathered high feed costs and low returns finally have reason to celebrate, some worry whether shoppers' newfound enthusiasm for dairy products might dampen.
Clinton offers new proposals
SUN CITY, Ariz. - President Clinton yesterday morning played defense on drugs, and yesterday afternoon he played offense on health care for senior citizens.
With Republicans launching a daily barrage accusing Clinton of lacking zeal in the fight against drugs, Clinton proposed new legislation that would tie federal subsidies for prison construction to drug testing of prison inmates and parolees.
Dole, GOP try to maintain optimism
WASHINGTON - Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole brought his lagging campaign to Capitol Hill yesterday to boost GOP congressional candidates, but there were signs the rally was aimed more at bucking him up.
Perot-Choate prepare to hit campaign trail
DALLAS - On his first full day as a candidate, Ross Perot's newly annointed running mate, Washington political economist Pat Choate, wasted no time trying to raise the Reform Party's flimsy standing in the polls.
He began by asking his mother to support the new party or at least stop bad mouthing it.
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