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Clinton states case for attack
WASHINGTON - President Clinton laid out a detailed case yesterday for prospective American military action against Iraq, saying "I guarantee you" that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein will unleash an arsenal of destruction someday if not stopped now.
MSA votes to denounce state budget
The Michigan Student Assembly passed a resolution last night in support of amending Gov. John Engler's proposed funding increase for higher education.
If approved, Engler's budget, which he brought before the state Legislature this past Thursday, will raise the amount of funding that Michigan higher education institutions will receive to a rate far below inflation. It could virtually decrease the amount of state money allocated for higher education.
Series of fireside chats begins
University administrators chatted with students yesterday afternoon in front of the fireplace in the Vandenberg room at the Michigan League to discuss a variety of issues affecting the University.
University President Lee Bollinger and Maureen Hartford, the vice president for student affairs, met with members of the Michigan Student Assembly and other students who were selected at random by the Office of the Registrar.
Students organize day of action: Students urged to skip classes in support of affirmative action
A group of 40 students met yesterday to finalize plans for next Tuesday's National Day of Action, a day designated to defend affirmative action at the University in light of the two recent lawsuits challenging the University's race-based admissions practices.
Regents to vote on 'U' Housing fees
The University Board of Regents will vote on annual rate increases for room and board during its monthly meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
The proposal would raise residence hall room and board fees, on average, by 2.7 percent, and family housing rates would rise by 2.45 percent.
Lambda Chi Alpha returns to campus
After a four-year absence from the University, Lambda Chi Alpha, the nation's third largest fraternity, is restarting their local chapter and hoping new members will meet standards previous brothers failed to fulfill.
The Greek community is welcoming Lambda Chi Alpha's decision to return to campus.
Midshipman convicted of murder
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - A jury convicted former Naval Academy midshipman Diane Zamora yesterday of killing a 16-year-old romantic rival, rejecting her defense that an abusive boyfriend manipulated her into a confession.
The jury deliberated for six hours Monday, then needed only minutes yesterday morning to convict Zamora of the Dec. 4, 1995 slaying of Adrianne Jones. Jurors rejected lesser charges of kidnapping, assault and false imprisonment.
Around the Nation: Highway funding raises race questions
WASHINGTON - Billions of federal dollars for highways and mass transit are at stake - spending that Congress overwhelmingly supports. Yet the money could become entangled in one of the nation's touchiest political issues: affirmative action.
Around the World: U.S. military preps for possible attack
AL JABER AIR BASE, Kuwait - As global diplomacy plays itself out and President Clinton takes his case for military action against Iraq to the American people, the stark reality of U.S. military might already is roaring over the complacent heads of grazing camels near here.
City seeks money for fire protection
In return for keeping the University from burning down, the City of Ann Arbor has asked that the state government pay the city an additional $1 million annually.
In 1978, the state passed Public Act 289, which guaranteed that the state would reimburse cities for covering the cost of fire protection for state buildings located within their cities. Fire departments are local entities and are supported by local property taxes, but state property is not taxed.
Students learn about hazards of date rape drug
Students asked questions and learned about the increasing prevalence of the drug Rohypnol last night during a presentation hosted by the Sexual Assault Prevention Awareness Center at South Quad Residence Hall.
Commonly known as "roofies" or the "date rape drug," Rohypnol is colorless, odorless and tasteless. It is often slipped into drinks and causes users to feel disoriented. Waking up after using rohypnol, a user will not have any recollection of the incidents that took place the night before.
Former U.S. poet laureate visits 'U'
Award-winning poet and former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Hass read poems from his collected works last night before a packed house at Rackham Amphitheatre.
"It's really a great pleasure to be here, partly because my family is here," said a smiling Hass. "I also love Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan. I think Berkeley and Ann Arbor are crucial institutions because they're public universities."
The Calendar: What's happening in Ann Arbor today
Roadshow inspires 'U' community
The Big Wild Roadshow, a cross-country, grass-roots movement to defend the United States' last great wildlands, came to Ann Arbor last night, spreading its inspirational message like wildfire among members of the University community.
Metro Airport to install security video cameras
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Metropolitan Airport will spend $500,000 to install video cameras and other equipment to catch people trying to evade its security checkpoints - as two people did last month.
As part of the move, announced Monday, the Romulus airport also will bolster police patrols of its three terminals while warning of swift prosecution of those trying to breach the enhanced security.
Investigators study cause of disastrous, fatal airplane crash
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Investigators reconstructing the route of China Airlines Flight CI676 focused yesterday on why the jet veered off a seemingly routine approach at the last moment, crashing and exploding into flames just short of the runway.
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