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Thought the University's colors were plain old maize and blue?
Not so fast - the answer is not that simple.
Thought the University's colors were plain old maize and blue?: Experts pinpoint 'U' shades While Michigan's actual school colors have never changed, the exact shades of azure blue and maize have been debated and researched for more than 80 years. "U of M is just one of those unique places where these things are prone to change," said Liene Karels, University director of information design.
Research spending hits high
In the area of research, the University is keeping with two traditions - record setting and number one rankings.
The University's research expenditures for the 1997-98 fiscal year skyrocketed 7.2 percent to a record breaking $4.5 million - reflecting an increase in expenditure of nearly half a billion dollars that Vice President for Research Neidhardt told the University Board of Regents last week was "probably sufficient to assure retention of the number one position in the nation.
Two committees examine Code
Two groups representing different constituencies on campus have taken different approaches to scrutinize the same subject - the Code of Student Conduct, a document that primarily affects students' lives.
The nine-member, University-led committee, which submitted its final report to Vice President for Student Affairs Maureen Hartford about one month ago, tackled the task of evaluating how well the Code has been implemented since it took form nearly three years ago.
Marsh fire rages in Clay Township
CLAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - A fire in dried out marsh land spread over 120 acres last night and forced the evacuation of about 10 houses in St. Clair County.
The fire covered parts of Clay County, Algonac and Algonac State Park, Clay Township Fire Chief Rick Edler said. He said there was some damage to homes, although he had no information about how many or how badly the houses damaged. WPHM-AM reported three homes were damaged.
Cross country star wins national title
LAWRENCE, Kan. - In her last season, her last cross country race and her last opportunity to become a champion, Katie McGregor struck gold.
The senior, in one of the toughest tests of her Michigan career, now can add 'first Michigan cross country national champion' to her resumé after taking first place in the NCAA Championship race yesterday in 16:47.
Iraqi deputy escapes grenades
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's deputy narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in a southern Iraqi city, Baghdad television reported yesterday.
Izzat Ibrahim, Saddam's deputy on the powerful Revolutionary Command Council, was attending a religious ceremony Sunday when assailants threw two grenades at him as he got out of his car, according to the report.
Reno likely to reject VP investigation
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Janet Reno is likely to again decline to order an independent counsel investigation of Vice President Al Gore, this time over whether he lied to investigators about campaign fund raising, officials said yesterday.
Tenure topic of Bollinger's address
University President Lee Bollinger discussed growing concerns surrounding diverse faculty roles at the Senate Advisory Council on University Affairs meeting yesterday.
"The relationship of the tenured faculty to other faculty is complicated and raises important questions," Bollinger said. "This is an issue of great scale, and we should not come up with quick, obvious answers."
Stores waited on printing of Rose Bowl apparel
Before the big games, clothing manufacturers must make an important decision - do they anticipate a Wolverine victory or do they wait for the game's final gun?
Makers of Michigan football apparel faced this question prior to Saturday's game versus Ohio State University.
Speaker discusses recent hate crimes
The recent highly publicized murders of James Byrd, Jr. in Texas and Matthew Shepard in Wyoming have raised the nation's awareness of the threat of hate crimes.
Law students attended a discussion last night with Assistant Michigan Attorney General Roland Hwang, who delivered the first installment of the Michigan Journal of Race and Law's Speaker Series titled "The Anatomy of Hate Crimes: From Racial Hatred to Racial Violence.
Crime Notes: Man assulted by motorist after argument
A male victim was assaulted by a driver near North University Avenue after a verbal argument Thursday afternoon, Department of Public Safety reports state.
The victim told DPS officials he was attempting to cross South University Avenue near East University Avenue when he was nearly struck by a dark-colored, 1980s model Volkswagen Rabbit GTI. The victim kicked the vehicle, the driver stopped and the two men had a verbal argument.
Prosecutor: tape seems to show homicide
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) - A videotape narrated by Jack Kevorkian and broadcast to a national audience appears to show a homicide, the prosecutor said yesterday. But he said more investigation is needed before he decides on any charges.
The prosecutor's office has subpoenaed "60 Minutes" for an unedited copy of the videotape supplied by Kevorkian because viewing it is critical in the decision on charging Kevorkian, Oakland County Prosecutor David Gorcyca said.
Medical students to begin 71st annual Tag Days
Medical students will mark the beginning of the giving season by remembering the less fortunate during the 71st annual Galens Tag Days, scheduled to take place Dec. 4 and 5.
During these two days, members of the Galens Medical Society will stand on street corners and near shopping areas in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti to raise money for Washtenaw County children's charities.
Committee approves deregulation bill
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan residents could begin shopping around for their electric power under legislation approved by a Senate committee late last night to deregulate the electricity industry.
Backers said the bills would increase competition and ultimately lower costs. But critics said the measures were a sellout for Michigan's big utilities and would increase rates instead.
Iraq accuses Butler of fabrication
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Iraq accused the chief U.N. weapons inspector yesterday of fabricating a new crisis over its weapons programs.
Deputy Foreign Minister Riyadh al-Qaisi said Richard Butler's request for weapons-related documents takes Iraq back to "square one" in its effort to end crippling sanctions imposed by the U.N. Security Council after Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990.
McDougal acquitted in case alleging theft
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Susan McDougal, the reluctant witness and enigmatic partner of the Clintons in the failed Whitewater development, was acquitted yesterday of unrelated charges that she fleeced famed musical conductor Zubin Mehta and his wife, Nancy, of $50,000 in a credit card and check fraud scheme.
AOL, Netscape keep up $4 billion negotiations
WASHINGTON (AP) - The planned marriage of America Online and Netscape would create a single Internet company with remarkable reach across the high-tech world - and influence to challenge giant Microsoft's dominance in key areas.
America Online Inc., the world's largest Internet provider with more than 14 million subscribers, confirmed yesterday it is negotiating an all-stock deal to buy Netscape Communications Corp., whose "Netcenter" Website is among the four most popular on the Internet with more than 20 million visitors each month.
Virginia wants warranty on high school grads
Local school systems in Virginia would issue a "warranty" on their high school graduates and promise to pay the cost of remedial classes that the students had to take as college first-year students, under a plan being developed by state higher education officials.
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