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Clinton ponders next step in Ireland: World leaders applaud U.S. efforts to ensure peace
WASHINGTON (AP) - Stressing the importance of U.S. involvement in Northern Ireland, the chair of the peace talks said yesterday he hopes President Clinton will visit the region to encourage people to accept an historic peace agreement.
A2 considers new parking policy
Just days after the Ann Arbor City Council approved a raise in parking meter rates and despite public outcry over city parking prices, city officials are currently contemplating the end of free Sunday parking.
Councilmember Christopher Kolb said the rationale for raising meter rates is based on the high cost of repairing parking structures. Increasing meter rates is expected to make the more expensive parking structures more attractive in comparison to meter parking.
Easter, Passover celebrated
How did this weekend differ from all other weekends?
Easter and Passover fell at the same time this year, giving many students of different religions an opportunity to spend time with their loved ones and celebrate the holidays.
A spiritual renewal: Diag rally lauds Good Friday
A sunny afternoon always brings flocks of students - and preachers - to the Diag, but the Christian student groups that held the annual Good Friday rally on the Diag hoped to create a positive image of their faith while honoring the crucifixion of Jesus.
'U' seniors to revive march
Along with parents, relatives and friends of graduates trying to navigate their way around Ann Arbor for spring commencement May 2, there could be an entourage of graduating seniors marching down the streets to Michigan Stadium.
Senior Days '98 committee coordinator Adam Schlifke said the group is attempting to resurrect a tradition of graduating seniors meeting together on campus and marching to the commencement ceremony together.
Teen-age gang numbers, high school violence rise
WASHINGTON (AP) - Nearly twice as many teen-agers reported gangs in their schools in 1995 as they did in 1989, while the number of students victimized by violent crime increased nearly 25 percent, the U.S. government reported yesterday.
Around the Nation: Parents underestimate drug presence
WASHINGTON - With an upturn in the number of U.S. preteens and teen-agers who were offered illicit drugs last year, baby boomer parents are seriously underestimating the presence of drugs in their children's lives, a national survey concluded yesterday.
Around the World: Mexicans arrest 20 after raid in Chiapas
MEXICO CITY - In an apparent hardening of the Mexican government's approach to the 4-year-old conflict in the southern state of Chiapas, more than 800 soldiers and police this past weekend raided a village where peasant leaders had set up an autonomous government loyal to Zapatista rebels.
Rape Prevention Month wraps up this week
With national Rape Prevention Month drawing to a close the Sexual Assault Prevention Awareness Center hopes its last week of planned activities will further educate the community about the issues of sexual assault and rape.
"We hope to be used as a support system." said LaTresa Wiley, crisis line coordinator and SAPAC counselor.
Groups plan for Earth Week events
Students who see garbage on the Diag tomorrow should not stop to pick it up.
Heaps of trash are scheduled to be dumped on the lawn surrounding the Diag at noon as part of Waste Reduction Day - the second day of Earth Week, which kicks off today.
Educators ponder ending recess
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) - Fear of lawsuits over playground injuries and the possibility of unsavory adults lurking nearby, coupled with shortages of adults willing to supervise has led to the cancellation of recess for some elementary school students across the country.
The Calendar: What's happening in Ann Arbor today
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