 |
 |
 |
State legislators ban assisted suicide
The state House of Representatives passed a bill yesterday that - once approved by Gov. Engler - will ban assisted suicide in Michigan and impose criminal penalties on anyone involved in aiding the death of an individual.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. William Van Regenmorter (R-Hudsonville), passed by a vote of 66 to 40 after it had already passed the Senate.
MSA candidates campaign, meet students on Diag
Names and campaign platforms were matched with faces yesterday afternoon on the Diag when students met face to face with Michigan Student Assembly candidates.
The madness begins: Basketball hoping it's 'deja vu all over again'
ATLANTA - The similarities are eerie.
In 1989, interim coach Steve Fisher's Michigan team started the NCAA Tournament as a No. 3 seed in Atlanta. The Wolverines would go on to win six straight games in a magical tournament run that culminated in the school's first and only basketball national championship.
A2 man dies in jump from parking structure
A 23-year-old male Ann Arbor resident died yesterday after jumping from the eighth deck of the Maynard Street parking structure, Ann Arbor Police Department officials and witnesses said.
A witness said Stacy Hinds suffered severe physical injuries, but was still alive after landing face-first in the center of the pavement between Score Keepers bar and Borders Books & Music.
North Korea announces military move
BEIJING (AP) - North Korea said early this morning that it was entering a state of ''wartime mobilization'' for nationwide military exercises, according to foreign aid officials and reporters based in the capital, Pyongyang.
The mobilization was imposed late yesterday for the war games, which were being held out of concern over growing foreign military threats, China's state-run news agency, Xinhua, quoted north Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Li In Gyu as saying this morning in Pyongyang.
Around the Nation: Lindsey testifies before grand jury
WASHINGTON - Presidential confidant Bruce Lindsey returned to the grand jury investigating the Monica Lewinsky matter yesterday for his third day of testimony - an appearance that may help set the stage for a constitutional battle over President Clinton's ability to protect the secrecy of his discussions with advisers.
Around the World: Millions granted amnesty in S. Korea
SEOUL, South Korea - President Kim Dae-jung, himself once imprisoned for his political beliefs, granted amnesty early this morning to some 5 million South Koreans, including six elderly political prisoners.
But the country's leading civil rights organization, Minkahyup, criticized the action as inadequate, noting that most of those affected were traffic offenders and petty criminals.
Month to celebrate Latin American heritage
A month-long celebration of Latin American heritage and culture, featuring a variety of musical performances, speakers and films, kicks off today.
"I'm hoping that through the events, students can become more appreciative of Latin American culture," said LSA sophomore Anna Martinez, co-chair of the Latino Task Force and one of the organizers of the month.
Expert speaks at technology forum on future of hypercars
The effect of technology on the environment is a matter of intense debate.
"Many view it as an evil; some believe it is the savior," said SNRE Prof. Steve Brechin. "Most ask, 'How far can technology take us?'"
Senate attacks welfare
LANSING (AP) - The Republican-run Michigan Senate moved yesterday to further tighten state welfare rules, prompting critics to charge the Republicans are just beating up on poor people by mandating finger-printing and drug-testing.
Backers, however, said they are trying to discourage people from gambling with welfare money and trying to protect state funding for the truly needy.
The Calendar: What's happening in Ann Arbor today
KinDay attracts students, alumni
Kinesiology classes were canceled yesterday so students and faculty could take part in KinDay '98 - a morning filled with speakers and presentations that explored a variety of topics relating to kinesiology
A relatively new division at the University, Kinesiology currently enrolls about 700 undergraduate and 50 graduate students.
AAPD female officer sues employer for gender bias
Ann Arbor Police Department officer Laura Anderson is suing her employer for what she claims are gender-biased promotion policies.
Anderson's lawsuit claims that the AAPD denied her promotion because of gender prejudice and that her fellow officers have been retaliating against her since March for filing a sexual harassment complaint.
Cantor speaks with students
Tuition, living-learning programs and inter-program cohesion were among the topics covered during a discussion between members of the LSA Student Affairs Committee and University administrators held yesterday in the Michigan Union.
Speaking with Provost Nancy Cantor and Assistant Provost Paul Currant, committee members attempted to ask questions that reflected the concerns of the average student.
Students to dedicate lounge to Sharangpani this weekend
To commemorate the life and spirit of Arati Sharangpani, a University student and resident adviser who was killed in the crash of Comair flight 3272 last year, Mary Markley Residence Hall's Concourse Lounge is scheduled to be renamed and dedicated in her honor on Sunday.
Violent acts against Jews rose in state, 'U' in 1997
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) - Acts of violence and vandalism aimed at Jews rose last year in Michigan, bucking a national trend, the Anti-Defamation League reported.
There were 40 reported incidents of anti-semitism in the state in 1997, up from 26 the previous year - comprising seven instances of vandalism and 33 acts of harassment, threat or assault, the league reported in an annual audit.
Town cuts $10K deal to head off KKK rally
CICERO, Ill. (AP) - Cicero, a gritty blue-collar Chicago suburb once seen as a hotbed of racism, cut a $10,000 deal with the Ku Klux Klan to head off a KKK rally that officials feared would trigger violence.
The town arranged for a $10,000 contribution, pledged by an anonymous donor, to pay for printing and distribution of Klan literature. In exchange, the Klan called off the rally, which had been set for tomorrow.
Stock exchanges consider merger
The National Association of Securities Dealers, which runs the second-largest U.S. stock market, is discussing a merger with the struggling American Stock Exchange, which officials said could give the NASD the cachet to challenge the New York Stock Exchange for blue-chip listings and give the Amex access to new technology that would revolutionize its trading system.
Lawyers' expenses become another sticking point in Texas tobacco deal
DALLAS (AP) - The private attorneys who helped Texas fight Big Tobacco ran up $1.75 million in expenses in 1996, including a $952 lunch and $1,995 to charter an airplane. Then the real spending started.
The expense accounts for the lawyers and their staffs have ballooned to almost $40 million since state Attorney General Dan Morales stopped requiring itemized reports at the beginning of 1997.
U.S. investigators blame crew for ski resort tragedy
AVIANO, Italy (AP) -The crew of a Marine fighter jet that flew too fast and dived too low through the Italian Alps may face manslaughter charges for killing 20 people in a cable car, the Marines said yesterday.
An Italian prosecutor said he would continue his investigation into the accident, but, in general, Italians seemed satisfied with American assurances the Marines would face some sort of punishment in the United States.
Math enthusiasts to celebrate Pi day
Few subjects seem more dispassionate (OK, dull to some) than mathematics. To many people, sitting in an exam room struggling to remember the formula for the area of a circle hardly inspires visions of fun and games, much less mystic revelation.
Friday Focus: Dueling Platforms
The decisions student voters make in next weekÕs Michigan Student Assembly elections could impact issues ranging from the creation of a student regent to everyday policies such as changing the drop/add deadline for courses and mitigating parking problems.
Students to vote on fee increase
Members of the Michigan Student Assembly are hoping students will check "Yes! Yes! Yes!" on ballots in next week's Michigan Student Assembly elections.
The assembly's "Yes! Yes! Yes!" campaign is symbolic of its efforts to gain student representation on the Board of Regents.
MSA officials hope for large voter turnout
With the posts of president and vice president up for grabs and voting easier than ever due to online ballots, Michigan Student Assembly candidates are hoping this semester's elections will set new student participation records.
"We are expecting a higher turnout," said MSA Elections Director Rajeshri Gandhi, an Education senior. "The Web voting has really taken off. This year, I think there's some really good candidates, and they're going to spread the word."
03-13-98
should be sent to: daily.letters@umich.edu | should be sent to: online.daily@umich.edu |