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A National Day of Action: Hundreds rally for affirmative action

Hundreds of students attempted to capture the essence of the '60s and '70s social movements as they demonstrated support for affirmative action at the University yesterday. The National Day of Action, designated by the Rev. Jesse Jackson as a day to support affirmative action nationwide, was celebrated at the University by a rally and march on the Diag, two teach-ins and a sit-in at Angell Hall. Event organizers also encouraged students to skip classes for the day.

Lawsuit parties file coalition responses

Both the University and the Center for Individual Rights filed responses yesterday to a coalition's motion to intervene in the first of two lawsuits challenging the University's admissions policies. The University did not oppose the intervention, while CIR expressed its opposition to the inclusion of the coalition that is seeking to intervene on behalf of 17 minority high school students.

MSA potentials to file candidacy, anticipate races

While some students will be relaxing and enjoying the sun during spring break, aspiring campus politicians will be preparing their campaigns for the upcoming Michigan Student Assembly elections. Although the final deadline to file for candidacy in the March 18th and 19th elections is not until Friday, prospective candidates and other students are buzzing about party affiliations, campaign strategies and candidate platforms.

Students prepare for sun

With Michigan's lack of sun this time of year, some students are resorting to local tanning salons in order to combat their appearance concerns and fear of burning in tropical climates during spring break. Employees of Ann Arbor tanning salons said their schedules are full as students rush to try to get a base tan before they head south.

U.S. questions new Iraq accord

UNITED NATIONS - Secretary General Kofi Annan predicted yesterday that his agreement with Iraqi President Saddam Hussein about future U.N. weapons inspections will win unanimous support from the Security Council. But after hearing a detailed explanation from Annan, U.

Inflation is zero, yet Greenspan says asian 'storm clouds' are approaching

WASHINGTON (AP) - Inflation is zero and the economy is still humming. But Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan warned Congress that "storm clouds" out of Asia make the future highly uncertain. While describing the economy's current combination of low inflation and high job growth as an "exemplary performance," Greenspan said yesterday that the Asian crisis was forcing the Fed to navigate in uncharted waters with large doubts about how events will unfold.

Mentors assist Native Americans

Native American students from across the country who wish to attend law school are receiving guidance and advice from University Law School students thanks to a new mentorship program. "Our biggest goal is to make sure that any Native American student that wants to go to law school doesn't have any barriers," said mentorship program coordinator Lynette Noblitt, a Law second-year student.

Black athletes discuss myths

LSA senior Airron Richardson is a black male athlete, and he doesn't dunk a basketball or score touchdowns. Richardson, a University wrestler, was one of seven student-athlete representatives who participated in a panel discussion last night aimed at dispelling myths that surround black athletes at the University.

Utility sued for bias

DETROIT (AP) - Two weeks after agreeing to settle a bias lawsuit by 3,500 employees, Detroit Edison is being sued by eight workers of Asian and Middle Eastern descent who claim bias on pay and promotions. The eight workers filed the suit Monday in Wayne County District Court against the utility, one of Michigan's largest employers.

Tornadoes raise spring break travel concerns

The group of deadly tornadoes that ripped through central Florida on Monday concerned some students who are planning spring break vacations in southern locations. The storms, which killed at least 38 people, made up the deadliest set of tornadoes on record in Florida.

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