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An affirmation of action: Rally energizes supporters on Diag
Music, chanting and more than 150 students and faculty members filled the Diag in the bitter cold yesterday in support of affirmative action.
Academics for Affirmative Action and Social Justice, a new group on campus comprised of University graduate students and faculty members, organized the rally and march that featured students, faculty speakers and performers.
Clinton denies allegations of affair
WASHINGTON - President Clinton had long ago planned to devote yesterday to building up public interest in next week's speech on the State of the Union. Instead, he spent his afternoon with a revolving door of reporters, in a campaign to keep his presidency from buckling under the force of allegations about his relationship with a former White House intern.
Nelms to resign as 'U' Flint chancellor: Sites a desire to 'pursue other opportunities' as reason for departure.
Charlie Nelms announced his plans to retire after a relatively short - but eventful - career as chancellor of the University's Flint campus.
He will officially step down July 31, making his stay in Flint just less than four years. Before taking the position in Flint, he was chancellor at Indiana University at Richmond for seven years.
Huerta: labor a vital need
Hundreds of people chanted "Viva Martin Luther King!" and "Viva Caesar Chavez!" in the Mendelssohn Theatre last night. The voices were led by Dolores Huerta, a woman who has been described as the most prominent Mexican-American labor leader in the United States.
'U' Engineering grows despite national decline
In a world connected by the information superhighway, cellular phones and high-tech automobiles, the need for engineers is at an all-time high.
But as demand continues to build, analysts say there is a nationwide movement away from the engineering field.
Women gather to discuss effects of Roe v. Wade
A decision handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1973 has greatly impacted the lives of many women - some of whom gathered last night to discuss their experiences.
Twenty-five years ago, the Roe v. Wade decision made abortion legal in the United States. During the discussion in Hutchins Hall, many women told stories about themselves or friends who had abortions illegally.
Ross tries to gain student support
In a grassroots attempt to raise student support for his gubernatorial primary campaign, Doug Ross, a lecturer in the University's School of Public Policy, addressed about 25 members of the Michigan College Democrats in the Michigan League last night.
State unemployment rate lowest since '70
DETROIT - Michigan's average 1997 unemployment rate was 4.1 percent - the lowest since 1970.
"There's no question that 1997 was a banner year for Michigan's work force," said Doug Rothwell, director of the Michigan Jobs Commission, which released the figures yesterday.
New allegations target president
WASHINGTON - This week, President Clinton faced a civil lawsuit for sexual harassment that could have resulted in much embarrassment and a money damage award.
Now, he faces something far more ominous: a possible criminal charge for soliciting perjury that clouds his presidency.
Pope calls for U.S. policy changes in visit to Cuba
HAVANA, Cuba - Pope John Paul II arrived in Havana yesterday on a momentous visit to one of the world's last communist outposts, a journey that could provide tactical gains both for this country's emerging Catholic Church and President Fidel Castro's isolated but persevering regime.
New Bosnian government spurs hope for lasting peace
SARAJEVO - Like pieces in a jigsaw puzzle that forever stumped its players, some of the most contentious elements in Bosnian peacemaking are starting to fall in place.
Supreme Court rules lying by public workers is punishable
WASHINGTON - Insisting on honesty as the only policy, the Supreme Court ruled yesterday that public employees can be punished for lying, even when they merely deny an accusation that later turns out to be true.
There is no ''right to make false statements,'' said Chief Justice William Rehnquist. An employee who is asked about possible wrongdoing has only two legal choices: tell the truth or say nothing, he said.
Arafat demands more of West Bank from Israel
WASHINGTON (AP) - Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, arriving here for talks with President Clinton, demanded yesterday that Israel abide by its agreement to cede West Bank land to the Palestinians.
"I'm not asking for the moon; I am asking for what was signed at the White House,'' Arafat said, referring to 1993 and 1995 peace agreements signed between the Palestinians and Israelis.
AOL admits error in identifying sailor Navy believes is gay
WASHINGTON (AP) - America Online said "human error" caused the breach of policy that disclosed to a Navy investigator the identity of a senior sailor now facing dismissal from the service as a homosexual.
"This was a case of human error under very unusual circumstances," AOL Inc. said Wednesday in a one-page statement. "This clearly should not have happened, and we regret it."
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