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Lawsuits put school in spotlight
Two lawsuits filed this semester against the University's admissions policies have put the public institution in the national spotlight.
But with increased attention comes the likelihood of both positive and negative images of the University, said Law Dean Jeffrey Lehman.
Education plan freezes state tuition
After a year's worth of court battles and rocky times during a recession in the early '90s, the Michigan Education Trust, one of the nation's first pre-paid tuition programs, is aiming to help make college more affordable again.
The state of Michigan began the MET program in 1988, giving Michigan residents the option to pre-purchase undergraduate tuition at lower-than-usual rates.
'U' community looks to diversity's future
Amid ongoing reflection about diversity issues and the recent filing of two lawsuits challenging the University's use of affirmative action, students, faculty and administrators look toward the future with uncertainty.
"I think that the lawsuit has been disturbing to a lot of students on campus, and especially to students of color," said Vice President for Student Affairs Maureen Hartford, who said minority students may feel like their capabilities are being questioned.
Ticket opportunities rise for 'U' employees
Faculty and staff who picked up Rose Bowl tickets yesterday were pleasantly surprised to find they did not have to wait in three-hour lines as students did just days before.
In fact, there were no lines.
Rose bowl offers families quality time
At the Rose Bowl, some students will trade the camaraderie of cheering with fellow students for a little quality time with their families.
For Michigan's Jan. 1 Rose Bowl appearance, many are going the distance to cheer on the Wolverines - arm-in-arm with their parents and siblings.
Around the Nation: Report: Human rights efforts blocked
WASHINGTON - The Clinton administration this year has "actively obstructed" human rights efforts as well as new mechanisms to enforce internationally accepted standards, according to a highly critical new report released yesterday by Human Rights Watch.
Around the World: Fate of gold stolen by Nazis unknown
LONDON - The first international conference on the fate of more than 330 tons of gold stolen by Nazi Germany ended yesterday with delegates saying it had generated a new spirit of trust and cooperation. But some said that key records remain under wraps and questioned whether the full story is known.
Galens Tag Days begin, aim for $60K
With expenses on all sides and funds always scarce, the last thing on the mind of the average University student is giving money to doctors. But today and tomorrow, many students will find themselves pulling out their pocket change and handing it over to future doctors on the streets of Ann Arbor.
Socialist talks on affirmative action
The debate about the use of affirmative action at the University continued last night as a self-described "angry white male" stressed the need for economic and social reform.
Rodney Ward, the national organizer for Solidarity, a socialist organization, defended the University's affirmative action policies to a group of about 15 students and community members.
Jaye: English program wastes taxes
As part of his ongoing agenda to toughen conditions in Michigan's prisons, a state legislator and University alumnus recently launched an attack on a University English class.
State Rep. David Jaye (R-Macomb), who was elected last week to finish the term of late state Sen. Doug Carl, said English 319, Theater and Social Change, is a "waste of taxpayers' dollars." Students in the class visit Michigan prisons and juvenile detention facilities every week and teach the inmates drama.
The Calendar: What's happening in Ann Arbor this weekend
Senate votes on assisted suicide
LANSING (AP) - With the bill's sponsor lamenting the growing toll of "Kevorkian's casualties," the Michigan Senate overwhelmingly approved a measure to outlaw assisted suicide yesterday.
"It is a shame for this wonderful state that we don't have a clear, unequivocal, unambiguous black-letter law to end this," said Sen. William Van Regenmorter (R-Hudsonville).
Exhibit explores 'taboo' lifestyles: Images of transgender and transsexual identity on display
Transsexuality and transgender identity across different cultures are being recognized on campus through a photo exhibit that displays images and explanations of these taboo lifestyles.
"Crossing Over: Images of Transgender Performance Across Cultures" is on display through Dec. 19, in the Art Lounge of the Michigan Union.
City prepares for Young's funeral
DETROIT (AP) - Yesterday, the day before thousands were expected at Greater Grace Temple for former Mayor Coleman Young's funeral, Roy Harvey came to the church to see what his chances would be of getting in to today's service.
"It's going to be a celebration - it won't even be like a funeral," said Harvey, who exchanged greetings with Young a few times as a boys basketball coach for the Police Athletic League. "He did all that he had to do."
Drug task force targets Detroit area
DETROIT (AP) - Bolstered by a national designation as a high-intensity drug-trafficking area, law enforcement authorities in southeastern Michigan are coordinating a renewed assault on drugs.
The designation in June by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy came with a $2 million federal grant, and includes Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw counties.
Mandela defends herself on wrongdoing charges
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Accused of involvement in murder and torture committed by her former bodyguards, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela publicly defended herself for the first time yesterday, boldly telling South Africa's truth commission that all allegations against her are "fabrications.
Friday Focus: Covering the spread
It's not whether you win or lose. It's how you play the game.
Where sportsmanship is concerned, the old saying may hold true. But for student gamblers who pluck down their cash in hopes of beating the odds and making a few bucks, winning or losing means everything.
Riches and your wildest dreams, brought to you on pirate ships
Heeding the famous advice of Wesley Snipes who, in the action movie ÒPassenger 57Ó reminds us to Òalways bet on black,Ó I confidently plunked down my $5 chip at the roulette wheel on a recent excursion to Las Vegas. As usual, the odds on my particular wager were a little less than 50 percent, so I felt I had a relatively good chance.
Needless to say, Wesley was wrong.
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