 |
 |
 |
'U' prof. wages top state list
It pays to be a University professor.
The University ranks significantly higher than other Michigan schools in faculty salaries, with full University professors earning an average of $91,900 each year.
'M' football team visits Washington
WASHINGTON - The game of touch football that everybody wanted to see never materialized, but not for a lack of trying.
The Michigan and Nebraska football teams, who shared the 1997 national championship title, almost squared off on the White House lawn yesterday where both teams were honored by President Bill Clinton.
Students celebrate holidays at home
While today marks the end of another week in the college calendar, many students will put aside books for something other than the usual parties - family.
Students will celebrate Good Friday, Easter and Passover this weekend by leaving the stress of finals on campus and returning home for the holidays.
Knowing when to hold 'em: Casino plan approved by City Council
DETROIT (AP) - The City Council approved a $1.8 billion plan yesterday to make Detroit the largest city in the country with casino gambling, despite complaints that blacks were shut out of the project and concerns about the riverfront location.
Detroit casinos offer students easier access
Drop a coin in the slot, pull the handle and try your luck. Detroit casinos are opening.
At least, that's what a vote of Detroit city council members decided yesterday afternoon. The council individually approved all three of the casinos slated for construction in Detroit's river-front district. Final approval of the casinos must still be granted by the state.
'U' to name commencement speaker Monday
And the speaker is ...
The University plans to release the name of the spring commencement speaker on Monday, just three weeks before graduation.
Landfill to be transformed into power plant
Sixty years of dumped garbage is starting to pay off. The city landfill at Ellsworth and Platt roads, which closed in 1994, has become the site for a small power plant that will burn the methane gas produced by the garbage, turning it into electricity.
Research center fights negative stereotypes of student athletes
University students, faculty and alumni gathered yesterday for the inaugural Symposium of the Paul Robeson Research Center for Academic and Athletic Prowess.
To encourage the academic endeavors of University student athletes, Kinesiology Prof. Keith Harrison created the Paul Robeson Research Center for Academic and Athletic Prowess, commemorating the life and accomplishments of the center's namesake.
Ypsilanti residents raise funds for anti-discrimination
Driven by Constitutional promises of freedom and a common desire to promote equal rights, about 50 people attended a benefit at Shaman Drum Bookshop yesterday to raise funds to fight to keep an anti-discrimination ordinance.
Donations were accepted from various groups and individuals who are working against the repeal of Ypsilanti's recent non-discrimination ordinance.
Crime Notes
The Calendar: What's happening in Ann Arbor today
Transportation officials to work on safety
WASHINGTON (AP) - Top U.S. transportation officials want to get regulators, airlines and manufacturers to work in unison on safety problems instead of just reacting to the most recent crash. They are planning to lay out a new safety agenda next week.
More than 100 pilgrims die in stampede at Hajj ritual
MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) - Muslims rushing to fulfill a ritual known as "stoning the devil" set off a huge stampede yesterday that reportedly killed 150 pilgrims, most of them elderly, on the last day of the annual pilgrimage known as the hajj.
DJ contest to draw hip-hop fans to U-Club for prizes
About 250 people are expected to enjoy music, free food and hip-hop entertainment tonight at an open-mic and DJ contest scheduled for 7-11 p.m. in the Michigan Union U-Club.
"Everyone that enjoys hip-hop ... that enjoys seeing quality DJs, should be there," said Marshall Lyons, newly elected president of Black Vibes.
Friday Focus: Electronic Attack
Actual computer hackers insist negative stereotypes about them are not always accurate.
"Many hackers hack because of the thrill of being able to get away with it - or to point out security flaws," said a University student and hacker, who asked to be identified as BadKarma. "Most hackers I know don't intend to cause harm, but there are bad apples in every bunch."
Another hacker, who wished to be identified as Asbestos, shared the same sentiment.
"A lot of people do it for the challenge," Asbestos said.
Some hackers and non-hackers alike said they blame the federal government for hackers' bad reputation, claiming that the government feels hackers pose a threat to society.
04-10-98
should be sent to: daily.letters@umich.edu | should be sent to: online.daily@umich.edu |