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IFC cracks down on invite rules
Every fall, fraternity members pass out leaflets on street corners and push party advertisements under doors at residence halls. But this year's efforts to attract party-goers caught the eye of the Interfraternity Council.
IFC officials recently punished 14 of the 30 houses on campus for breaking rush rules that prohibit the distribution of fliers.
Memorial honors those who donated bodies to medicine
As mourners, we honor the memory of those who gave in life. But what should we do to honor those who gave of themselves after life?
How about holding another memorial service?
Students brand two NBC skits disrespectful
Eight-hundred fifty-six students participated in a mass letter-writing campaign to NBC because of the network's alleged use of racial stereotypes of Indian Americans during mid-August episodes of two of its major programs - "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "Caroline in the City.
Federal leaders honor 'U' professor
The list of nationally recognized University faculty grew last week as Robert Megginson, an associate professor of mathematics, was honored at the second annual Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring.
Sleepless in Ann Arbor: Insomnia plagues 'U' students
It's 5 a.m., and instead of dreaming about scoring the game-winning touchdown in the Rose Bowl, you are staring at the clock watching minutes turn into hours. Every home remedy, from drinking a glass of warm milk before bed to counting sheep, has failed.
Clinton lobbies for fast-track legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) - Plunging into a difficult fight, President Clinton was confronted with a string of Democratic complaints yesterday about legislation he wants to promote future trade deals. Organized labor joined in the attack with a costly ad campaign.
Antibiotics becoming resistant to bacteria
As health experts warn of the growing danger of antibiotic resistance, a new study suggests that doctors are partly to blame: They encourage resistant bugs to flourish by treating many people who have colds and other viral respiratory ailments with antimicrobial drugs that are virtually useless.
MSA members support afrmative action rally
The Michigan Student Assembly voted last night to support a rally for affirmative action today.
"We took a stand on what the assembly's position is on affirmative action," said MSA Vice President Olga Savic. "Basically, a lot of students we represent see this as a serious (affirmative action) problem."
Fraternity reps offer students information about Greek life
Representatives from 35 fraternities camped out on the Diag yesterday afternoon in an attempt to draw prospective members to the offerings of Greek life.
Hundreds of students surveyed the scene on the Diag, while fraternity members did their best to familiarize students with their respective fraternities.
Aikido Club stresses enjoyment, discipline
Many people envision furious punches and leaping kicks when they think of the martial arts.
Not so with Aikido.
The Calendar: What's happening in Ann Arbor today
Population expert warns of growth
The world is blowing up, and Mother Nature is too tired to help.
This was the message of Werner Fornos, head of the Population Institute, the world's largest, non-profit education organization dedicated to creating an equilibrium of the world's population, environment and resources, when he addressed about 60 people at the Chemistry Building yesterday.
Money approved for Michigan roads
WASHINGTON (AP) - Both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House versions of the transportation bill would mean much more federal money available for Michigan roads, but key legislative hurdles remain before Michigan sees any extra funds.
The state would get an average of $181 million a year more in federal money for basic transportation spending such as road maintenance under a new formula in a six-year Senate bill.
Galilee exhibit to open at 'U' museums
Splitting its time between two University museums, a 135-artifact exhibit about the ancient Galilee region will be displayed in Ann Arbor through the end of the semester
The exhibit, titled "Sepphoris in Galilee: Crosscurrents of Culture," brings to campus artifacts from the archaeological site Sepphoris (which is named Zippori in Hebrew) and the surrounding Galilee region in northern Israel.
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