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Nader: strive for justice, rights: Activist calls for corporate responsibility
Renowned consumer and environmental advocate Ralph Nader condemned abuses of corporate power before an audience of 1,200 people in the keynote address for Serve Week held last night at the Michigan Theater.
Nader's speech chronicled the history of corporate power in the United States and its recent expansion into academic, religious, communication and political realms.
A2-based film hits dead end
A movie made by University graduates at 47 different locations in Ann Arbor drew critical acclaim after it was produced four years ago. But in the years following the bliss of having a hot movie, the film's producers have dealt with the headaches and letdowns of botched contracts with major film distributors.
Day of action to take place tomorrow
Attempting to rekindle the student activism of the '60s and '70s, a coalition of student groups is organizing campus events for a second National Day of Action in support of affirmative action. The event is scheduled for tomorrow.
The first National Day of Action, held Feb. 24, consisted of sit-ins, rallies and teach-ins. But tomorrow's activities will consist of a rally with speaker Wendell Anthony, president of the Detroit chapter of the NAACP, and a march scheduled to begin at noon on the steps of Angell Hall.
MSA, Law students debate fee legality
As part of the ongoing debate about the legality of the Michigan Student Assembly's proposed student fee increase to fund a campaign for a student regent, students with differing views on the issue met yesterday to share their differing points of view.
Court to rule on HIV legal status
WASHINGTON - Debating its first case involving the landmark federal civil rights law for the disabled, the Supreme Court appeared closely divided yesterday about whether the measure should protect all of the nearly 1 million Americans who have the AIDS virus or only those for whom the disease impairs walking, seeing, hearing or working.
Envoy ends talks with Israeli, Palestinian officials in stalemate
JERUSALEM (AP) - U.S. envoy Dennis Ross was left empty-handed yesterday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused a U.S. proposal that he withdraw troops from 13 percent of the West Bank.
The American mediator's fourth and final meeting with Netanyahu ended last night with no deal. He was to depart Israel early today.
Union workers picket outside contracting
Nearly 100 local union members circled the Fleming Administration Building yesterday to quietly demonstrate their opposition to the University's use of out-of-state workers.
A total of about 500 workers picketed three campus sites - Fleming, Wolverine Tower and the plant operations area near Crisler Arena - from early yesterday morning until about noon.
Beetle invasion hits nation
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) - Would-be New Beetle buyers are finding it's dog-eat-dog or bug-eat-bug when it comes to nabbing their prize.
Waiting lists are 60-people deep at some dealerships, even though each of the nation's 599 Volkswagen dealers was expected to have at least one bug on hand by today.
Equal opportunity, meritocracy stressed at panel discussion
RC senior Angela Campos punctuated a long panel discussion about equal opportunity in the United States with a poignant plea for understanding last night in Rackham Auditorium.
"It seems like we're at an impasse," Campos said, criticizing an educational system that does not create enough opportunity for inner-city students. "I wanted you to hear the voices of these students because they're not here."
Disaster preparedness sirens to be tested
Tomorrow at 10 a.m., the Ann Arbor Office of Disaster Preparedness will be testing its system of 41 sirens throughout the city.
"They're testing the sirens," said Department of Public Safety spokesperson Beth Hall. "If people hear a siren at 10, it's just a test."
Image Awards honors outstanding black students
The University Chapter of the NAACP upheld its motto, "A Mission to Lead, A Commitment to Succeed," on Saturday night with the first annual Image Awards.
"We have been preparing since the beginning of the school year," said LSA sophomore Shmel Graham, chair of the event.
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Paper money may be replaced
WASHINGTON (AP) - The familiar phrase "paying with plastic" may take on an entirely new meaning. The government is testing new materials for the nation's folding money - including a tough but flexible plastic.
Advocates say plastic, or polymer, bills last longer than paper, are more difficult to counterfeit and don't get all wrinkly if you accidentally leave them in your jeans on washing day. They're less prone to rejection by change machines and, when worn out, can be recycled into other plastic products.
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