Housing to investigate S. Quad party
After a fire destroyed the South Quad room of two Michigan football players Sunday night, a second investigation has begun into a party that allegedly took place the night before.
"The coordinator of residential education is pursuing a preliminary investigation. It is the normal procedure for alcohol investigation," Director of Housing Public Affairs Alan Levy said. "Contact is being made with residence hall staff who worked that night.
High court lets stand Title IX equity ruling
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court yesterday shut off the last avenue of appeal for American universities and colleges that provide more sports programs for men than women based on their belief that female students are less interested in athletics.
Those were the days...: Graduating seniors look back in time
It's been the best of times. It's been the worst of times.
It was the age of James Duderstadt; it was the age of Lee Bollinger. It was the epoch of diversity, it was the epoch of adversity. It was the season of construction; it was the spring of new buildings; it was the winters that never seemed to end.
Bollinger finishes first semester
During his 79 days in office, President Lee Bollinger has inherited a financial crisis at the University Medical Center, heard allegations launched against the men's basketball program and announced plans to move out of the Fleming Administration Building.
Passover holiday, finals conflict at 'U'
For many students, the last day of classes is full of stress and relief. But most Jewish students may face additional conflicts today since it also marks the first day of the Passover holiday.
Hillel Rabbi Rich Kirschen said the current University policy requires that students tell their professors if there is a conflict in order to make other arrangements to take exams.
British to hand over control of Hong Kong to China in 70 days: 'U' students from Hong Kong downplay fears of transition
In 70 days, the British Union Jack will be lowered for the last time over the Crown Colony of Hong Kong, to be replaced by the flag of the People's Republic of China.
In front of a gathering of dignitaries from around the globe, which will likely include Secretary of State Madeline Albright, the territory will formally mark the end of colonial rule and become an autonomous Special Administrative Region of China.
IRA bomb threats disrupt Britain
LONDON (AP) - A string of telephoned bomb threats tied London's air, rail and road traffic in knots yesterday and momentarily distracted politicians from the national election campaign. Authorities blamed the IRA.
Prime Minister John Major, expressing contempt for the Irish Republican Army, praised the "stoicism and good humor" of the traveling public, which struggled all morning with citywide traffic snarls. No bombs were found.
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Dunn hands gavel, SACUA post to D'Alecy
Thomas Dunn, outgoing chair of the faculty's governing body, passed the gavel to his successor, Dr. Louis D'Alecy, at the semester's final Senate Assembly meeting yesterday.
Dunn, a chemistry professor, said he is glad to have served as a chair of both the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs and the Senate Assembly for the past three years and is now hoping for "a safe return to the faculty."
Move-out may see jump in theft
As the students move out, the thieves may move in.
With the closing down of residence halls scheduled to occur in less than two weeks and other students leaving off-campus housing, theft rates may soon climb slightly.
Work-study students may tutor children
When students begin fall term, they will have a new option to pay for college - tutoring.
The University is one of 14 Michigan colleges and universities that is participating in President Clinton's America Reads Initiative, which allows for up to half of all work study students to teach elementary school children to read.
Memorial service planned for Comair victims
A memorial service will be held May 18 for victims of Comair flight 3272, including a University professor and a student.
"Initially, it will be open to family members and volunteers," said Vikie Koozman, administrative assistant to the Monroe County Board of Commissioners. "It will be sectioned off so the public will not be where the families are."
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Experts blame copycat behavior for MSU suicides
A string of recent suicides at Michigan State University has left some psychiatrists worried that a fatal trend of copycat behavior may be developing. Five MSU students have taken their own lives since January.
Annie Delories Sloan, associate dean of students at the University, said depressed students are sometimes motivated to end their lives after their peers commit suicide.
Voters may tackle death penalty question
DETROIT (AP) - A state lawmaker says he believes he is getting close to securing the 26 votes needed in the Senate to allow Michigan residents to vote on whether to restore the death penalty 150 years after it was abolished.
"We're closer than we have ever been," said state Sen. Doug Carl (R-Mount Clemens), a sponsor of one of the five resolutions before the Legislature that would allow voters to decide the question next year.
Appeals court rejects Baker case: Court denies government's request to hear charges
An appeals court has rejected the government's request to hear charges against Jake Baker, a former University student accused of breaking the law by sending computer messages describing the rape and torture of women.
First-year student announces City Council candidacy for upcoming race
In the competitive world of politics, it's never too early to start.
This is the case for LSA first-year student Michael Enright, who recently became the first candidate to announce his intention of running for a spot on the Ann Arbor City Council.
'U', city consider Arb land exchange
In an attempt to place a visitor's center at an entrance to the Nichols Arboretum, the University may finally gain ownership of the entire reserve.
The University and Ann Arbor city officials are in the process of discussing a possible exchange of a portion of the Arb owned by the city for a piece of University-owned land in the western part of Ann Arbor.
MSU profs. subject to post-tenure review
EAST LANSING (AP) - Michigan State University plans to challenge tenured professors with written evaluations, but some think it's an attack on the last bastion of academic freedom.
Next fall, all MSU faculty members will receive written annual reviews for the first time, the Lansing State Journal reported yesterday.
Ashes of '60s icons launched to space
Turn on, tune in, blast off.
The cremated remains of '60s icon Timothy Leary were among those rocketed into orbit yesterday for the first commercial burial in outer space. The ashes of others on board a rocket launched from the Canary Islands included those of "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry, space colony advocate Gerald O'Neill and Simi Valley, Calif.
Floods threaten clean water
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) - With a record flood filling most of the city with filthy water, city officials said yesterday they were considering stringing a hose up to 22 miles across the prairie to bring in clean water so people could at least wash their hands.
Riots block aid, threaten to disperse starving Rwandans
KISANGANI, Zaire (AP) - Zairian rebels blocked aid workers from entering refugee camps yesterday, raising fears that 100,000 Rwandans, starving and terrified, might try to flee deeper into the dense tropical forest.
The rebels said they were closing off camps south of Kisangani to restore order after the slaughter of six Zairian villagers sent local residents on a rampage, looting and stoning foreign journalists and aid workers. It was unclear who the killers were.
French leader calls for election
PARIS - President Jacques Chirac risked his solid legislative majority and put France's commitment to Europe on the line yesterday by calling a general election in less than five weeks, nearly a year before the political calendar requires it.
Murder probe turns to parents of JonBenet Ramsey
BOULDER, Colo. - Nearly four months have passed since the body of JonBenet Ramsey was discovered in the basement of her family's expensive house in this university community, but time has only deepened the mystery of the 6-year-old beauty queen's strangulation last Christmas night.
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