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Reese requested weigh-in delay
Ninety minutes before his death, Jefferey Reese, the Michigan wrestler who died Dec. 9 while trying to shed extra pounds the day before a big match, asked his coach to delay a weigh-in until the next morning.
Board votes to change top 'U' posts
Consistent with University President Lee Bollinger's steps to build his own team of administrators, the University Board of Regents voted yesterday to combine two positions, adapt another and fill a third post.
The regents recognized the new combined position of secretary and vice president for University relations, appointed the vice president for research and approved the new dean of the School of Architecture and Urban Planning.
Lawsuits give new meaning to MLK Day symposium festivities
This year's Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium at the University features hundreds of events focusing on King's legacy and ideas. But this year's activities have an additional significance in light of the two lawsuits filed against University admissions policies.
Markley dedicates lounge for student
Hoping to memorialize the life of a former resident adviser, staffers at Mary Markley residence hall will rename one of the building's lounges in honor of Arati Sharangpani.
Sharangpani was killed when Comair flight 3272 crashed outside Detroit Metropolitan Airport on Jan. 9, 1997. All 29 passengers and crew members died in the crash. Markley staffers will formally change the name of the Concourse Lounge to the Sharangpani Lounge later this semester.
New study links sex, education
College graduates and Ph.D. recipients are not having as much sex as those with less education, according to a recent study.
The study, which was conducted by the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research Center, found that people with high school diplomas and those with some college education have more sex than those with college or post-graduate degrees.
Students coordinate dance marathon
It's not every day students can raise thousands of dollars by stepping onto a dance floor.
Inspired by a desire to help sick children, a group of student leaders got together last fall to organize the first Michigan Dance Marathon, which planners hope will become an annual event. After securing corporate sponsorships and student support, organizers announced at yesterday's kickoff event in the Michigan Union Ballroom that their long-planned event will soon come to life.
Engineers design Future Car
Heeeere's Johnie.
Johnie 5, that is.
MSU survey says job market thriving
A thriving economy has many college graduates declaring, "Show me the money!"
According to a recent survey conducted by Career Services and Placement at Michigan State University, students graduating in 1998 should easily find a job and receive a healthy salary as well.
Driver's licenses to get high-tech boost
For years people under 21 have used all means necessary to alter driver's licenses to squeak by bouncers and clerks to purchase alcohol.
But in an attempt to stop tampering and improve customer service Michigan is changing the form of its license for the first time in 30 years.
The Calendar: What's happening in Ann Arbor this weekend
Medical School forum looks at diversity in health care industry
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, the University Medical School and Office of Admissions hosted an academic forum yesterday to inform students about the importance of diversity in the medical community.
The presentation consisted of two keynote speakers - Carol Bennett, who did her residency in Ann Arbor, and Keith Black, who is a graduate of the University's Inteflex Program. The second hour was filled with stories told by a variety of panelists.
Survey gives nation's high schools average grades
Instead of giving out grades, high schools across the country are receiving them.
A survey recently conducted by Education Weekly gave the nation's high schools an average grade of a C. The survey states that high schools aren't properly preparing students for the job market, or for college life.
Expert denounces human cloning
GRAND RAPIDS (AP) - It would be "appallingly irresponsible" to discuss cloning human beings, the Scottish scientist who produced the sheep Dolly through cloning said yesterday.
"I cannot believe that people thought about using this technology" on humans, Ian Wilmut said in a speech at Grand Rapids' Calvin College. He said cloning may have benefits for livestock production and human health, but said the science is still in its infancy with human implications poorly understood.
Student threatens Clinton via email
MIDLAND, (AP) - President Clinton received a death threat via e-mail from a Midland High School computer, and it took just five hours for Secret Service agents to track it down.
Now a 17-year-old girl faces charges that can put her behind bars for a year, The Saginaw News reported yesterday.
Friday Focus: The Race to the Top
In the upcoming gubernatorial primaries, the three frontrunners for the top seat in the state are debating many issues affecting higher education and the University community.
'U' student vote has small impact on primaries
With the gubernatorial primary elections fast approaching, a plethora of political campaigns will try to persuade Ann Arbor students to go to the polls.
While recent studies have shown college students are becoming more apathetic toward politics, some groups say they are looking forward to rejuvenating the voice of students across the state.
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