'U' hires firm to probe allegations: Former player blames Fisher for controversy
The University has hired an independent firm to investigate recent allegations levied against the men's basketball team, University President Lee Bollinger announced yesterday.
Prof. speaks on racism, academia
Prof. Roger Wilkins assured a crowd of more than 250 yesterday that he "still bleeds maize and blue" despite his challenging experience as an African American student at the University nearly 50 years ago.
Hopwood decision changing education
Exactly one year ago today, the heated issues surrounding affirmative action crashed to the shores of higher education, bringing to light many questions surrounding the future and effectiveness of such programs.
In the case Hopwood v. Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit found that the admissions policies of the University of Texas in Austin discriminated against white and Asian American applicants. Cheryl Hopwood, a white female applicant, sued the Texas School of Law after she was rejected by the school.
Lake pulls out as CIA nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) - In a stunning turnaround, Anthony Lake asked President Clinton yesterday to withdraw his nomination as CIA director, saying the confirmation process has "gone haywire." Clinton accepted the request.
Students hit bars for holiday fun
Students observed St. Patrick's Day yesterday, and for many, the observance of the holiday meant wearing green clothing and sucking down green beer.
Candidates promise MSA leadership
With each election year, the leadership of the Michigan Student Assembly starts anew, and many candidates promise to change the face of the assembly.
Some candidates speak from the perspective of assembly experience, while others speak from a newcomer's point-of-view.
Around the Nation
WASHINGTON - In pre-summit talks at the White House, President Clinton tried to persuade Russia's foreign minister yesterday to lower resistance to NATO expansion. But in Moscow, Russian President Boris Yeltsin said, "We can't move any further."
Around the World
JERUSALEM - Israeli army snipers took up positions and Palestinian protesters erected tents yesterday, eyeing each other suspiciously on a hill in disputed east Jerusalem where Israel plans to build 6,500 apartments for Jews.
Task force to recommend ways to combat city homelessness
The Washtenaw County Task Force on Homelessness will release today its recommendations for curbing area homelessness.
"The current facilities for homeless individuals are ineffective," the task force report states, citing factors like "lack of mission clarity, high level of staff turnover, under-funding and loss of continual crisis management positions" as reasons behind the problems.
Panel examines social ramications of HIV/AIDS: Conference addresses socioeconomic issues of HIV/AIDS.
For people living with HIV/AIDS, one might think other problems in their lives would pale in comparison to the disease.
SAB gets bomb threat
A bomb threat was made to the Student Activities Building last Friday morning, according to Department of Public Safety reports.
"A bomb threat was called in and we were given limited information," DPS spokesperson Elizabeth Hall said last night.
The Calendar: What's happening in Ann Arbor today
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