Come together: Coalition has a distinct interest in 'U' lawsuit
While both President Clinton and the University are in the midst of legal troubles, the University received the kind of support about which Clinton could only dream. Last Thursday, an interesting yet positive move was made in regards to one of the lawsuits filed against the University's admissions policies. An independent coalition filed to intervene in the lawsuit and act as defendants in the case against admissions policies in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, asking for the same courtroom status as the plaintiffs and the University.
Clear skies: New standards could reduce air pollution
Thanks to a common-sense pact between the Big Three automakers - Ford, Chrysler and General Motors - the air in the United States could become significantly cleaner as early as next year. These three American car companies agreed this past Wednesday to provide the entire country with cars and trucks that produce 70 percent less pollution than most existing automobiles. The northeastern states will be the first region outside of California to receive the cleaner-running vehicles when the Big Three debut their '99 models this fall.
'Vintage' means old - and other truisms of urban househunting
It's February, and those students who have not yet signed their leases for next year are scrambling about to find a place to hang their hats.
I had thought that living in Ann Arbor would prepare me for the ugliness of just about any housing search. Plop me in an overcrowded area, show me some overpriced, cramped units badly in need of renovation (or demolition), and watch me make it livable.
02-09-98
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