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BOSTON - In the past few games, Michigan has had difficulty coming out strong in the first period.
Against New Hampshire, that wasn't a problem. The Wolverines looked good early, and led by defenseman Bubba Berenzweig's two goals, Michigan defeated New Hampshire, 4-0, to advance to the NCAA championship game against Boston College tomorrow at 7:30 p.
Four scored, one win to go: Wolverines overpowerWildcats, 4-0
BOSTON - Thousands of college hockey fans donning school jerseys from around the nation, crowded Boston's FleetCenter yesterday to join the cult-like following of the NCAA hockey final four.
Coming from as far as Alaska, North Dakota and Wisconsin, scores of fans returned to the championship this year knowing their hometown teams would not have a chance to grab the title.Dedicated fans follow team to Boston
Hash Bash lights up on Diag tomorrow
A cloud of smoke will ascend over the Diag at high noon tomorrow as thousands of hemp supporters gather on campus for the 27th annual Hash Bash.
But this year, marijuana advocates will have to share the rally's spotlight with concerned community members.
Hopefuls flock to 'Baywatch' auditions
Young men and women competed for a chance to become the next Pamela Anderson or David Hasselhoff yesterday at the Michigan Union.
The "Baywatch" Search On-Campus Tour stopped in Ann Arbor to screen possible actors for the popular television show. Two University students, LSA senior Shannon Maxwell and Medical first-year student Richard Dopp, were chosen from the 120 competitors for an all-expense-paid trip to Hollywood and a walk-on appearance on the show.
NASA chief to give address
While the University has yet to name the main commencement speaker, the College of Engineering named Daniel Goldin, administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as its spring commencement speaker yesterday.
"We usually try to get a prominent individual to speak," said College of Engineering Dean Stephen Director.
Class of 2001 sets big plans for next century
The most recently labeled generation of young adults is striving for more admirable goals than apathetic Generation X-ers, according to a recent study.
Generation 2001, current first-year students who are scheduled to graduate from colleges as the first class of the new millennium
Starr vows ruling will not derail probe
Los Angeles Times
WASHINGTON - Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr vowed yesterday that the sudden death of the Paula Jones sexual-harassment lawsuit against President Clinton will not deter him from pressing his wide-ranging investigation of the president, including whether Clinton and Monica Lewinsky tried to obstruct justice in the Jones case.
"Our facts are very different," he said, attempting to distance his investigation from the abrupt end that befell the Jones lawsuit. "Our scope is very different."
'U' hosts Midwest APA conference
The diversity and unity of the Asian Pacific American community will be displayed this weekend as the University prepares to host the ninth annual Midwestern Asian American Student Union Spring Conference.
Doors close on post office
For 80 years, the U.S. post office in Nickels Arcade has remained an Ann Arbor constant. Although the faces and some of the decor has changed, surprisingly little else is different in the current office from when its doors first opened.
Bill may lower standard for substitute teaching
LANSING (AP) - A statewide shortage of substitute teachers has prompted lawmakers to propose letting education majors with 60 credit hours take jobs in the classroom.
A bill won committee approval Wednesday to lower the number of college credit hours certain substitute teachers must have from 90 to 60. They would have to be at least 21 years old and working toward teaching degrees.
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Muslims unite with poetry, artwork
Students gathered in hopes of establishing a new tradition at the University with the first-ever Islamic Cultural Show last night.
The event, sponsored by the Muslim Students Association, as well as other campus organizations, brought together more than 250 people to fill the Michigan League Ballroom.
Science, society discussed
The role of science and its relationship with world conflict was discussed yesterday in a lecture sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research.
David Hamburg, former president of the Carnegie Corporation and current co-chair of the Carnegie Commission on Preventing Deadly Conflict, was the keynote speaker in the discussion, which included several University faculty members.
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