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Big House may get 5,200 more seats
After receiving a wave of negative feedback from first-year students who got split-season football tickets, Michigan Athletic Director Tom Goss is taking action to correct the problem.
The Board in Control of Intercollegiate Athletics approved Goss' proposal yesterday to add 5,200 seats to Michigan Stadium for a total of 107,701 seats, easily making it the largest venue in the nation.
Bollinger proposes Miller theater
In an effort to demonstrate a commitment to physical campus reminders of the University's rich history, University President Lee Bollinger wants to build an auditorium to honor University alumnus Arthur Miller.
The idea for the 500-seat theater, which Bollinger announced while addressing members of the faculty senate Monday, stems from his desire to honor the distinguished alumnus, as well as a need for another theater, Bollinger said.
Crash does not worry 'U experts
Monday's 554-point plummet of the Dow Jones Industrial Average will not have long-lasting effects on the U.S. economy or investors' portfolios, local experts and investors say.
"There will not be long-term effects," said finance Prof. M. Nimalendran. "It had an effect, but it looks like we have recovered."
MTV hits campus seeking new casts
The line outside Touchdown Cafe today won't be for the $2 Miller Lite special. Wannabe actors and actresses will instead be waiting for a chance to be the next Puck, Judd or Montana.
Ann Arbor will be welcoming MTV's "The Real World" and "Road Rules" casting directors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Touchdown Cafe. Eighteen- to 24-year-old residents of the Metro Detroit area are invited to show their stuff at an open casting call for the 1998 season, which includes "The Real World - Seattle" and two eight-week "Road Rules" adventures.
Chinese president to visit White House: Jiang on tour through U.S.
WASHINGTON - As the first U.S.-China summit in Washington in more than a decade opens today, the Clinton administration has seized on China's energy crisis as a key to forging cooperation on a broad range of economic, environmental and security issues.
'U' anticipates Jiang visit
Chinese President Jiang Zemin will receive a 21-gun salute at the White House today, marking the first journey of the communist country's leadership to U.S. soil in 12 years.
"This is an important opportunity and one I hope won't be missed," said Andrew Mertha, a graduate student instructor in political science.
Dow rebounds on day of bargains
Stock prices on Wall Street came roaring back yesterday, in a dramatic day of trading marked by wild swings in prices, record-shattering volume and a rush by investors to buy stocks at bargain prices.
Yesterday's 337-point gain by the Dow Jones industrial average was the largest in history, wiping out nearly two-thirds of Monday's record losses. In percentage terms, it was a more modest 4.7 percent gain - still a relief to traders who had feared another free fall.
Hong Kong's stock market plummets
HONG KONG - Panic selling sent Hong Kong stocks crashing to their biggest point loss ever yesterday, with the blue chip Hang Seng Index losing 13.7 percent of its value and triggering another global market sell-off felt throughout Asia and Europe.
Senior survey to track effects of 'U' on students
Ten universities across the nation, including the University of Michigan, are participating in a unique survey of college seniors in an attempt to understand how four years of college affects the lives of the students.
A new senior survey, administered by the Higher Education Research Institute at the University of California at Los Angeles, is a follow-up to a questionnaire given to incoming students each summer.
Schools team up to better classroom technology
The University of Michigan and Northwestern University are teaming up with Detroit and Chicago public schools to optimize the use of technology in the classroom.
The Center for Learning Technologies in Urban Schools aims to develop a curriculum that takes full advantage of available modern technology. The project, which is funded by a $6-million grant from the National Science Foundation, is focused primarily on scientific teaching.
MSA budget committee gives $70K to student organizations
The Michigan Student Assembly spent more than three hours allocating about $70,000 to student groups last night. The debates and constituent testimonies about the funding preempted scheduled discussion of the University's affirmative action policies.
Bill would mandate seat belts
LANSING (AP) - Amid charges of police harassment and insurance industry greed, House lawmakers passed a seat belt bill yesterday that would allow police to stop and ticket motorists who are not buckled up.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Frank Fitzgerald (R-Grand Ledge) had failed in May on a 47-56 vote. Some members had worried that police might use the law to harass motorists.
Detroit to end Devil's Night destruction
DETROIT (AP) - You won't even hear city officials call it that other name, the night of the year when fires used to turn the sky above the Motor City into a sea of orange and red.
Devil's Night, the annual pre-Halloween arson fest, is on its way to being stomped out, city officials say. In its place, Detroit has a new annual celebration with a new official name: Angels' Night, in honor of the thousands of volunteers who turn out to make sure their neighborhoods aren't torched.
Drought speeds worst Amazon burning ever
MANAUS, Brazil (AP) - This year's burning season in the Amazon rain forest is so bad even a lake is on fire.
Two factors - the worst drought in 25 years and government policy that encourages farmers to burn their land - are speeding destruction of the world's largest wilderness, not to mention choking inhabitants of the Amazon's largest city with thick smoke.
The Calendar: What's happening in Ann Arbor today
10-29-97
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