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New MSA reps. sworn in
Last night newly elected Michigan Student Assembly representatives were inaugurated, and those they were replacing said their good-byes.
MSA Treasurer Bram Elias gave a simple farewell to departing assembly members, "Bye, everyone who's leaving."
Students to go to court for MIPs
Numerous University students had their day in court yesterday after the Ann Arbor Police Department ticketed them for being minors in possession of alcohol within the past month.
Whether they wore business attire or khakis and gym shoes, the atmosphere in the Washtenaw County Courthouse was light yet cautious. Many of the minors shunned cameras and media.
Foreign students to join in holiday
Across campus, students are gearing up for turkey, mashed potatoes and family. On this American holiday, international students are joining in the celebration of Thanksgiving.
Edward Broadbridge, a visiting English professor from Denmark, asked his students to dig deep into the tradition of Thanksgiving and write a paper focusing on its modern meaning.
Alabama U. breaks racial ground
Breaking the mold for southern universities, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is scheduled to offer an undergraduate degree in African American studies next year.
But in light of the fact that the major will be the only one of its kind among universities in neighboring states, professors said the South may be far behind some Midwestern and Eastern schools such as the University of Michigan in minority issues.
Thanksgiving in Hawai'i promises sun, but not turkey
LAHAINA, HAWAI'I - Try to remember everything you've ever heard about Hawai'i. Think of the weather, of course, and then the beaches, and then the scenery, and then the hula skirts.
Then multiply it all by 10.
Around the Nation:Censure option introduced into House
WASHINGTON - A Democratic member of the House Judiciary Committee said yesterday that he intends to offer his colleagues an alternative to impeachment that would strongly condemn President Clinton for his conduct but not impose any sanctions against him.
Authorities to obtain Kevorkian tape
DETROIT (AP) - CBS will release the unedited version of Dr. Jack Kevorkian's videotape of Thomas Youk's death to prosecutors, a spokesperson for "60 Minutes" said.
CBS decided yesterday to comply with prosecutors' subpoena for the tapes, Kevin Tedesco said.
Economists predict slight slowdown for next year
In the annual two-year forecast produced by the University, economists predicted a slowdown of the economy over the next two years.
"A year ago, most analysts were saying, 'It doesn't get any better than this,' but it did," economics Prof. Saul Hymans said in a written document summarizing the study, which was released last week.
Brater, Hansen discuss next term
With Jan. 1 fast approaching, Rep. Liz Brater (D-Ann Arbor) and Rep.-elect John Hansen (D-Ann Arbor) are preparing for the new congressional term.
Because the state House is under Republican control and many members being forced out by new term limit legislation, the pair face a challenging upcoming season.
Higher Education Notes: Columbia class of 2003 applications up
A record number of students submitted applications to Columbia University this year hoping to become a member of the undergraduate class of 2003, the Columbia Daily Spectator reported.
This year's increase in the applicant pool amounts to a 5.8 percent change over last year's 1,095 applications. Applications for early decision to the College of Engineering increased by more than 152 applications.
U.S. waits for Iraq cooperation
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Clinton administration now seems willing to play a waiting game with Iraq.
Even as the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise and five escort ships joined the U.S. naval fleet in Persian Gulf waters, President Clinton and his senior advisers were not even threatening Saddam Hussein with the kind of blistering rhetoric that led up to Clinton's decision nearly two weeks ago to launch airstrikes.
Reno concludes: Gore didn't lie
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Janet Reno concluded yesterday there is "clear and convincing evidence" Vice President Al Gore did not lie to campaign finance investigators and she declined to order further investigation by an independent counsel.
Queen ends birthright vote tradition
LONDON (AP) - Surrounded by pageantry, Queen Elizabeth II opened a new session of Parliament yesterday with a starkly untraditional announcement: The government plans to strip unelected aristocrats of their 600-year-old birthright to vote in the House of Lords.
Airport opening gives hope for statehood
DAHANIEH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Thousands of Palestinians watched with glee yesterday as the first Palestine Airlines flight touched down at their new Gaza International Airport - a concrete sign for Palestinians that their homeland was one step closer to statehood.
America Online purchase of Netscape creates a formidable foe to Microsoft
NEW YORK (AP) - America Online Inc., the computer online service that naysayers once said would surely be crushed by Microsoft or the Internet, emerged as a newly formidable competitor yesterday with its deal to buy Netscape Communications Corp.
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