Jordan king mourns deaths
BEIT SHEMESH, Israel (AP) - Jordan's King Hussein knelt in mourning yesterday with the families of seven Israeli schoolgirls gunned down by a Jordanian soldier and said they were all "members of one family."
"I love King Hussein," said Yehezkel Cohen, whose 13-year-old daughter Nirit was killed in Thursday's shootings. "I really love him. Despite the sorrow, I say this: I hope and believe in King Hussein and a real peace."
Show celebrates Asian heritage, art
A full house of more than 1,400 people got a chance to visit the past and perhaps glimpse into the future during this year's Generation Asian Pacific American cultural show Friday night.
Lecturer to speak about the 'Red-hunt'
One check put former University mathematics instructor Chandler Davis on trial for being a communist.
Davis, who was one of two University professors fired during the "Red-hunt" in the early 1950's, said that despite the number of left-wing activities in which he participated he was brought to Congressional hearings for writing a check to pay for the publication of a leaflet that criticized the House Committee on Un-American Activities.
Finances a priority in elections
Upon the completion of the Michigan Student Assembly elections this Wednesday and Thursday, two students will begin their reign as the assembly's new president and vice president.
Ice storm leaves some 'U' students powerless
After a cold, dark and grueling weekend, the power is back for University students.
A wave of relief swept over campus yesterday, as most of the power was restored in the wake of Thursday night's ice storm. The loss of heat and electricity took its toll on many students, who were forced to deal with outages during the last three days.
Pow Wow features dancing, culture
It started out as a small gathering in a field in 1972. Today, the Ann Arbor Pow Wow attracts thousands of dancers, traders and spectators from around the United States and Canada to celebrate Native American culture.
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'U' educates about alcohol on St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day conjures up images of shamrocks, green clothing, folk songs and festive parades.
To that list of traditions, many University students add Guinness, Irish whiskey and green beer.
National Hindu Students Council celebrates 50 years of freedom: Seminar explores independence, role of Indian women
Students and community members celebrated 50 years of freedom Saturday in the Michigan Union Ballroom. Freedom Festival 1997, an event sponsored by the National Hindu Students Council, is a series of yearlong programs and activities commemorating India's 1947 break from British rule. The events are geared toward college and high school students throughout North America.
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03-17-97
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