Engler calls for reform, growth
LANSING - Gov. John Engler urged the state Legislature to work with him in bipartisan efforts to reform education, create new jobs, repair roads and protect the environment in his seventh annual State of the State address last night.
Ameritech plans to hike rates 12% by May
For the second time in the past year, Ann Arbor residents and University students will face an increase in phone charges if Ameritech gets its way.
The Michigan Public Service Commission is considering a series of proposed rate hikes that will affect different Ameritech services statewide.
Oversight chair for DPS resigns
After leading the restructuring of the Department of Public Safety Oversight Committee, Sam Gross announced yesterday that he is stepping down as the committee's chair five months before his term expires.
In a two-page letter addressed to interim University President Homer Neal, Gross said he is resigning immediately because of time constraints.
'U' denies racism in trial's 2nd day: Former Dental worker gives stirring testimony
University counsel responded yesterday to allegations of racism against three former Dental School staff members during the second day of a suit against the University.
At the Washtenaw County Court, University attorney Tim Howlett contended that black employees Dawn Mitchell, Theresa Atkins and Delano Isabelle had not been victims of discrimination at the Dental School.
Neal's photo joins presidents' wall
When Homer Neal was a student at the University in the '60s, he said he never imagined his picture would one day hang in the Michigan Union.
About 100 students, faculty and administrators gathered to celebrate the addition of Neal's photograph to the wall of presidents on the first floor of the Union.
Nimoy to speak on Mr. Spock, Jewish ties
Actor Leonard Nimoy, better known as Mr. Spock in the popular sci-fi series Star Trek, plans to speak tonight about his experiences on the show.
"I am going to talk about my life," Nimoy said. "This will include my background, my career, Spock and my relation with him, what aspects of Spock have been based in Judaism, my current projects."
Clinton defends party fund-raising
WASHINGTON - Saying that "mistakes were made" in the pursuit of campaign contributions, President Clinton told reporters yesterday that a top financial regulator should not have been invited to a coffee arranged by the Democratic National Committee for bankers who contributed to the party.
Milk guzzlers seek fame
The celebrity advertisements are plastered on billboards, posters and magazines.
Spike Lee. Tyra Banks. Bart and Lisa Simpson. And now, a University student?
Panel finds flaws in death penalty
Sally O'Connor doesn't believe two wrongs make a right.
Last night, the former teacher told a crowd in the Michigan League why she did not seek the death penalty for the man who killed her elderly mother.
MSA, DPS talk on mutual safety issues
Michigan Student Assembly members met with a Department of Public Safety official last night to discuss the two groups' mutual concerns about campus safety.
In an ongoing effort to improve relations between students and campus police, DPS Sgt. Gary Hicks addressed the assembly and answered a variety of questions about the department's role.
Archer hails Detroit's progress in address
DETROIT (AP) - Saying a new vitality and prosperity has entered daily life, Mayor Dennis Archer in his State of the City speech last night hailed a turnaround during his three years as mayor.
Archer said the city has seen the largest increase in housing values of any of the 10 largest cities in the country, the lowest murder rate in 21 years and unemployment cut from 16 percent to 9 percent.
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