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Great expectations: Ohio State prepares for payback
History will be on display tomorrow afternoon. One of college football's most storied rivalries, and perhaps its most vicious, will add a new chapter to its annals that will have higher stakes than any other in almost a quarter century.
DPS fears injuries if fans rush
Witnesses of the 1993 Michigan-Wisconsin football game remember the tragedy that resulted as fans tried to rush the field at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, causing 73 people to be seriously injured.
To avoid a similar event, the University is forbidding fans to storm the field of Michigan Stadium following Saturday's game against Ohio State.
Column: This game is worth more than money
How much is your ticket worth to you? How much? Maybe $100 or $150 or $200 in cold cash - money you could use on important things like books, bread or beer? Think about it. What would it take for you to stay home alone tomorrow, with bedlam bombarding the Big House just blocks away?
Housing changes concern 'U' regents
Claiming they are being taken away from their families, members of the Residence Hall Association voiced concerns to University Housing officials last night about limitations being put on upperclassman housing options.
RHA members said the new housing policy takes priority away from the students who deserve it most. Housing plans to restrict most juniors and seniors wishing to live in University Housing to Baits, Oxford, Fletcher and Cambridge Housing.
Board reacts to proposed budgeting modications
The University Board of Regents is scheduled to vote today on proposed changes to the current budgeting system.
The changes will alter the budget to better serve the academic mission of the University, said Provost Nancy Cantor, as she presented the proposal to the regents at their monthly meeting yesterday.
Students take varying stands on social policy
During the last night of a four-day symposium about affirmative action, each of the nine student panelists advocated equality - but they spoke from different perspectives about how it should be achieved.
"I don't think anyone would say we want an undiverse school," said Engineering first-year student and panelist Alok Agrawal, who opposes affirmative action.
MSA elections hit closing moments
Sarron Langhold went to Angell Hall yesterday with the sole purpose of finishing his paper.
But Langhold did more than he expected. He ended up voting online for the Michigan Student Assembly representatives.
Some ignoring party labels
Amidst the banners, stickers and logos bearing the names of five student parties, 15 independent candidates are trying to stand out from the crowd as they compete for seats on the Michigan Student Assembly.
"I chose to run independently so I could focus on the issues and never feel strained to vote on party lines," said LSA Rep. Barry Rosenberg.
Nagrant addresses regents on fall break, libraries' open hours
Michigan Student Assembly President Mike Nagrant left the world of assembly elections to speak before the Board of Regents yesterday.
Nagrant began his speech by thanking University President Lee Bollinger for helping MSA meet its goal to keep tuition rates at the rate of inflation.
The Calendar: What's happening in Ann Arbor this weekend
DNA of innocent rape suspects will not be kept: Ann Arbor resident filed civil lawsuit that spurred ruling
Ann Arbor resident Blair Shelton was boarding a bus in 1994 when local police stopped him and asked for proof that he had submitted a DNA sample to officials as part of a serial rapist investigation.
Blair said he felt like he "wasn't even in the United States" because the police singled him out to due his race.
Students, health ofcials ready for sick season at 'U'
They can be seen in the halls hacking out their lungs and in the bathrooms with tissues crumpled in their hands; people cringe away from their germ-laced touches.
Why does it seem like everybody is sick these days?
Archer picks casino bids
DETROIT (AP) - Mayor Dennis Archer yesterday announced that he has chosen the two casino applicants with legal preference - Atwater/Circus Circus and Greektown - along with MGM Grand as prospective casino licensees.
Left out was Mirage Resorts, which had remained in the running when Archer narrowed the choices from seven to four earlier this month and said he needed more time to study the proposals before making the final cut.
Students discuss 'U' activism
Seven activist groups and nearly 30 students gathered last night to discuss apathy and strategies for improving activists' success.
The meeting, organized by the Queer Unity Project, allowed members from several groups to air their concerns about growing apathy among University students.
Students hope dance marathon will raise charity funds: Event aims to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network for William Beaumont Hospital
Planners for an upcoming dance marathon hope to live up to the event's slogan - "making kids smile, maize and blue style."
"It is going to be incredible ... and really really exciting," said Deborah Wagner, who chairs the event's entertainment committee. Wagner said she is spending a lot of time choosing bands, DJs and campus singing groups for the dance marathon.
Study looks at teen behavior, attitudes
LANSING (AP) - High schoolers in Michigan wear seat belts, exercise and stay away from some drugs in roughly the same proportion as teens from around the nation.
But according to a survey released yesterday of almost 4,000 students, many have tried marijuana at least once, and a majority have had at least one alcoholic beverage in the past month.
Rival governors bet on outcome
While students and alumni in Ann Arbor and Columbus place bets on Saturday's Michigan-Ohio State football game, the game has attracted two unlikely gamblers - Michigan Gov. John Engler and Ohio Gov. George Voinovich.
The game falls on the last day of the Republican Governors' Association meeting in Miami, and the final scores will be in before the annual dinner meeting, where the governor from the losing state will don the winning team's sweatshirt.
Students band together on Diag to stop smoking
Several students canvassed the Diag yesterday working in unison with a big butt - a cigarette butt.
Marking the 21st annual Smoke Out, members of the University Students Against Cancer spread the word about the dangers of smoking.
Friday Focus: Home for the holidays: 'U' community celebrates potpourri of winter holidays
As cold weather sets in, students anticipate a brief respite in the form of upcoming vacations. Thanksgiving holiday and Winter Break beckon students to traditional holiday feasts and loved ones.
Many University students, staff and faculty are gearing up for holiday trips back home, while others will make Ann Arbor their home for the holidays.
Friday Focus: Students utilize travel options
Students hoping to get last minute holiday flights may have more trouble than they anticipate.
Most airlines advise that anyone flying during the holiday season order tickets three months ahead of their departure.
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