Court panel dismisses Baker case: Justices uphold earlier ruling favoring Baker
A panel of judges from the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday dismissed the case of a former University student charged with transmitting interstate threats over the Internet.
'U' study ranks city segregation
Three Michigan cities are ranked among the most segregated in the country, according to a University professor's findings.
Using the 1990 census, sociology Prof. Reynolds Farley found that Detroit, Flint and Saginaw are three of the most segregated cities in the nation. Detroit ranks second behind Gary, Ind.
Buddhist reading room hits A2
The smell of incense and an atmosphere of peace are moving into a store on South Ashley Street.
The Jewel Heart, a nationwide group that promotes Tibetan culture and Buddhism, recently celebrated the opening of the first Ann Arbor reading room and retail store dedicated to these two areas of study.
Nimoy speaks on Spock, religion
Trekkies and members of the Jewish community packed the floor of Hill Auditorium last night to hear about "Spock in the Diaspora."
Actor Leonard Nimoy spoke about his life, his career and how his Jewish identity is represented in the characters he plays.
Plaintiff says firing led to depression
The third day of testimony in the civil suit of three former Dental School workers continued yesterday as the last two plaintiffs took the stand.
Before Washtenaw County District Court Judge Donald Shelton, the three black employees - Dawn Mitchell, Theresa Atkins and Delano Isabelle - contended that the University and Dental School supervisor Linda Vachon, who now goes by the married name of DeMarco, discriminated against them in a 1995 firing.
Scholarship sends senior to Oxford
Between studying for classes, working 30 hours a week, leading student organizations and playing the piano, LSA senior Heather Stoll also found time to capture one of the nation's most coveted scholarships.
Stoll is one of 40 students nationwide who will travel and study in England next fall as a Marshall Scholar.
Pakistani high court upholds Bhutto's dismissal
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Benazir Bhutto lost a bid to regain office when Pakistan's highest court ruled yesterday that her ousted government was corrupt. New elections will be held as planned Monday.
A lawyer for the former prime minister called the ruling disappointing. Bhutto said it was expected.
Art museum director to leave post at 'U': After more than 7 years, Hennesey to depart 'U' museum for Norfolk, Va.
The University Museum of Art will soon lose one of its most prized possessions - its director. William Hennessey, director of the museum announced he is leaving to become director of the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, Va.
Hennessey, who served as museum director for 7 1/2 years is scheduled to begin at his new post in May. He said he will be splitting his time between Norfolk and Ann Arbor by mid-March.
Recovery group gives aid to locals
A national organization, with a branch in Ann Arbor, is celebrating its 60th year of using alternative solutions to help those with emotional stress. Instead of using doctors or drugs, Recovery works together to solve problems.
"Meetings consist of demonstrations of the program," said Shirley Sachs, Recovery's executive director. "Through example, we take trivial aspects of everyday life to help members overcome their symptoms."
Health forum criticizes media portrayal, images of women
Carol Boyd says women don't have to copy the media's image of beauty in order to be attractive and healthy.
Boyd, a University nursing and women's studies professor, took this message to a crowd of about 50 female students last night at Stockwell residence hall.
Governor favors new educational proposals
LANSING (AP) - The state should "do whatever it takes" to improve failing schools, including possibly turning school districts over to private groups such as the Edison Project, Gov. John Engler said yesterday.
"There is very, very, very little downside risk and a world of upside opportunity and potential," in letting someone else run public schools that don't produce knowledgeable students, he said.
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Peru and Japan to hold meeting
LIMA, Peru - Amid mounting signs of Japanese misgivings, the leaders of Japan and Peru agreed yesterday to hold a summit conference in Canada to discuss how best to handle the prolonged hostage crisis at the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima.
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