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Starr seeks to confirm allegations
WASHINGTON - Investigators working for special prosecutor Kenneth Starr searched aggressively yesterday for any independent evidence that President Clinton had a sexual relationship with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky and then urged her to lie about it.
Woman robbed near Alice Lloyd hall: DPS cannot confirm if crime is related to Jan. 9 robbery
An armed robbery took place Friday evening on the southwest sidewalk near Alice Lloyd Residence Hall. The suspect, who jumped out at the victim and demanded money, wielded a knife, according to Department of Public Safety reports.
DPS spokesperson Elizabeth Hall said the victim, believed to be a female, was pushed to the ground after the money was given to the assailant. The suspect then fled the scene.
Lawsuits create vulnerability, resentment among some students
The lawsuits challenging the University's admissions policies are also challenging some students' notions of how they fit into the campus community.
"I certainly have spoken to a number of minority students who have expressed some feelings of vulnerability, as a result of the lawsuit, and understandable resentment," said University President Lee Bollinger.
Variety show continues MLK Day celebration
In an effort to bring the message of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. into the everyday lives of University students, a campus group extended the holiday's events into the weekend.
More than 50 people gathered Friday at Leonardo's Cafe in Pierpont Commons for the Martin Luther King Variety Show to hear 13 acts that included music, poetry, recitation and other expressions of King's message of love and respect.
Speakers criticize treatment of prisoners
Using terms such as "United Snakes of America," and wearing T-shirts displaying the word "Amerikkka," the Revolutionary Anti-Imperialist League encouraged students and community members to fight for the rights of American prisoners Friday night.
Around the Nation: Clinton prepares activist Union speech
WASHINGTON - Under a heavy cloud of suspicion, President Clinton goes before the nation tomorrow with a State of the Union address offering the first balanced budget in 30 years along with big spending increases for schools, child care, medical research and the environment.
Around the World: Pope's visit a risk for Communist leader
HAVANA Ñ Although he steadfastly refuses to allow gambling in Cuba, President Fidel Castro rolled the dice when he invited Pope John Paul II to visit this closed communist island Ñ with thousands of foreign journalists in tow.
Winter rush may attract record numbers
Greek leaders on campus predict a larger than normal turnout for winter fraternity rush, an event that usually pales in comparison to its counterpart - fall rush.
Winter rush, which begins today, allows students who chose not to rush in the fall another chance to join a house.
Asian Business Conference focuses on financial crisis
The recent financial crisis in Asia spurred concern among many University students who attended the eighth annual Asian Business Conference on campus this weekend.
Business graduate student Bob Wilson, who chaired the event, said he was pleased with the turnout of the two-day conference.
'U' leaders gather at Campus Summit
Nearly 50 students gathered in the Union on Saturday as the first annual Michigan Campus Summit kicked off with balloons, cake and high expectations for problem solving.
The planning for the summit took place in May and August, when student leaders attending the Michigan Leadershape conference combined ideas to improve interaction between campus organizations. The result of their brainstorming was this weekend's opportunity for students to get together and discuss their goals for campus outreach.
The Calendar: What's happening in Ann Arbor today
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