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Group motions to enter 'U' lawsuit
In an effort to protect the interests of its members in the lawsuit challenging the University's admissions policies, a coalition that includes high school students and several independent organizations filed a motion to intervene and act as defendants in the case in Detroit Federal Court yesterday.
'Marathon' to rock for charity cause
Quite a few University students will have sore feet on Sunday afternoon after participating in this weekend's 30-hour dance marathon.
Money raised by the event, scheduled to take place tomorrow and Sunday at the Indoor Track and Tennis Building, will help children supported by the Children's Miracle Network.
U.S. boosting Gulf defenses
WASHINGTON - The United States is sending 2,200 Marines on warships to the Persian Gulf to defend U.S. forces and help evacuate civilians in the region in the event of armed conflict with Iraq, military officials said yesterday.
Even as the U.S. military buildup continued with the dispatch of the Marines and the arrival in the gulf of a third aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Independence, President Clinton said several times yesterday that he would prefer a peaceful resolution of the standoff.
LGBT events planned
The celebration of Queer Visibility Week will incorporate a combination of education and entertainment to promote awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered issues at the University this month.
Several student groups are sponsoring events that will run from Sunday to next Friday to help promote LGBT pride as part of an annual winter semester event. Programs will include films, speakers and the annual Kiss-in.
Procrastination, coffee breaks widespread during midterms
Semesters usually start off fresh and exciting, but as students get further into the term, they are inevitably overcome with worries and stress in February as they face midterms.
LSA sophomore Shiao-Han Lin said one thing really helps her get through the tough times of the semester. "Coffee - a lot of coffee," Lin said.
Clinton may have asked secretary to lie
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Clinton's secretary, Betty Currie, has reportedly told Whitewater prosecuter Kenneth Starr's investigators that Clinton tried to coach her to agree that he and former White House intern Monica Lewinsky were never alone and that he had resisted her sexual advances.
Remote 'diploma mills' offer speedy degrees
For $2,500, a 25-page dissertation and a 32-cent stamp, any diploma - from nuclear engineering to education - can be yours.
"'Diploma mill' is the term used for a school where you send in money and they send you a degree," said Sally Welch, assistant director of the Distance Education and Training Council, an accrediting agency for distance education. "They are not at all legitimate.
Muslims celebrate Eid with feast
Traditional Muslim food, garb and singing were part of a celebration last night as Muslim students observed Eid, the end of Ramadan - a religious month of fasting.
About 250 students took part in last night's celebrations. Although the majority were University students, students from other colleges and universities, faculty members and parents of students were also present.
Senator denies accusations
LANSING (AP) - State Sen. Henry Stallings, threatened with becoming the first Michigan senator ever to be expelled, decried what he called a "rush to judgment" and said yesterday that his due process rights are being violated.
Stallings is facing hearings before a special Senate committee after admitting he took more than $100 under false pretenses when he used a Senate employee to work in his Detroit art gallery.
VP announces new administrative post
In his second annual address to Sigma Xi, a national society for the advancement of scientific research, Executive Vice President for Research Frederick Neidhardt announced the creation of a new associate vice president, pending approval by the University Board of Regents later this month.
The Calendar: What's happening in Ann Arbor today
Parking facility plans underway
In a unanimous vote Monday, the Ann Arbor City Council approved the Downtown Development Authority's choice of an architectural firm to handle the design of a new parking structure on Forest Street.
The DDA and the firm are scheduled to hold meetings soon to develop possible designs for the structure.
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