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Lawsuit may reach high court
The lawsuit filed Tuesday against the University claiming that undergraduate admissions policies blatantly discriminate by race has the potential of setting precedent in the U.S. Supreme Court, some legal experts say.
The Center for Individual Rights, the same law firm that won the groundbreaking Hopwood affirmative action case in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals last year, filed a class-action lawsuit against the University, the College of Literature, Science and Arts, University President Lee Bollinger and former President James Duderstadt.
The many colors of fall: Arb full of life in fall
Leaves fade from soothing green to fiery shades of orange and red. Students run through paths, sometimes chased by a pack of friendly dogs.
In the fall season, the crisp beauty of Nichols Arboretum is a peaceful refuge for students stressed out by the rigors of higher education.
Russell comes to A2 to meet with Goss: Reid also involved in discussions
Search week rolls on today when Cazzie Russell, former Michigan basketball player and legend, comes to town to interview with University Athletic Director Tom Goss for the job of men's basketball head coach.
Goss said that after meeting with Russell, head coach at Savannah College of Art and Design, he will leave town to conduct a live interview with another candidate.
Regents may talk about suit, Fisher
With the major news events that have taken place at the University over the past week, today's University Board of Regents meeting could stray from the typical business agenda.
Regent Daniel Horning (R-Grand Haven) said he plans to bring up the release of the results of the investigation into the Michigan men's basketball program, as well as the firing of former Michigan coach Steve Fisher.
CASA helps kleptomaniacs
Terry Shulman has gone seven years without shoplifting, but he still avoids stores when he can.
"I consider myself a recovering shoplifter," he said.
Ann Arbor City Council candidates hold forum
Stronger ties with the University, less taxes and more community involvement were some of the key issues raised last night at a candidates' forum for Ann Arbor City Council hopefuls.
Nine prospective councilmembers met to discuss and answer questions at the Edison Center in downtown Ann Arbor.
Demand for bottled water hits new high
At stores across the country, bottled watter is threatening to take over the soft drink isle. Many students are on top of the trend, shunning sugary drinks for a more natural thirst-quencher.
"I think what we're seeing in this country now is what has been in European countries for years," said Jennifer Levine, director of communications for the International Bottled Water Association. "In Europe, bottled water is a part of life - it's on the tables at lunch.
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