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Attacks on out-of-state enrollment continue
Some people think students should be admitted to universities solely based on their high school academic performance. Others argue factors such as race, economic status and alumni legacies should augment a student's application.
And each year, state legislators, students, admissions counselors and Michigan citizens debate whether state high school graduates should gain admission preference over out-of-state applicants to state-funded universities.
'U' cuts deal with Ameritech
Students, faculty and staff living off-campus in Ann Arbor will be able to gain access to the Internet via high-speed lines starting in January thanks to a deal the University made with Ameritech on Monday.
At speeds up to 1.5 megabits per second, "or about 50 times faster than a 28.8 modem, it will be just as fast as Ethernet," said Jean Medina, a media representative with Ameritech's Chicago office.
'Dangerous groups' seek students
Does God exist? What is the meaning of life? What is my place in the world?
Wouldn't it be nice to have someone hand you the answers?
Student to run for city's top position
A new twist has been added to the 1998 Ann Arbor mayoral election.
Joining Republican Mayor Ingrid Sheldon and Democratic Mayoral candidate Christopher Kolb, Architecture and Urban Planning junior Elizabeth Keslacy is making a run for mayor on the Libertarian Party's ticket.
Y2K could hinder Financial aid dispersal
If the U.S. Department of Education does not accelerate its Year 2000 Compliance efforts, students may not receive their financial aid envelope in the mail on time for the 1999-2000 school year.
The U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Oversight and Investigations gave the department a grade of "F" for Y2K compliance in a recent report.
The recently released movie "Pi" depicted the story of a fictional genius who sought to explain life through a mathematical equation. University students will get a real-life opportunity to brush with someone with a similar passion when Yale Prof. Benoit Mandelbrot speaks on campus during the next three days.
Music sophomore Alison Perkins plucks and strums with the University Harp Ensemble
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Music sophomore Alison Perkins plucks and strums with the University Harp Ensemble yesterday at the School of Music in preparation for the group's next performance. The eight-member ensemble plays at events all over campus.
Democrats move to counter GOP plans for impeachment inquiry
WASHINGTON (AP) - With a House vote set for tomorrow on launching an open-ended impeachment inquiry, Democrats rushed to counter Republican plans while still underscoring their disapproval of President Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky.
GOP seeks alternative to dead tax cut
WASHINGTON - Acknowledging their $80 billion tax cut has no chance of passing the Senate, Republican leaders are assembling a minimal package that would renew expiring business tax credits and possibly include a few nuggets for favored groups such as farmers and the elderly.
'U' deemed a leader in diversity education
Fifty-three percent of Americans said every college student should have to study different cultures to graduate. Three in four said diversity education on college campuses can help bring society together.
These statistics, results of the first-ever national poll on diversity in education, were among those announced and discussed at a press conference in Washington yesterday.
MSA approves resolution to support Days of Action
Members of the Michigan Student Assembly approved a resolution in support of the Days of Action in defense of affirmative action and turned down a second measure to sign a petition supporting affirmative action at their meeting last night.
Attacks on out-of-state enrollment continue
Jockeying for attention yesterday at Career Planning and Placement's Job Fair '98, employers gave away everything from pens to potato chips to entice students into considering an internship or full-time job at their company.
"The market is good at the moment," said Sally Shueneman, CC&P career event manager. "We are up 14 employers from last year."
The Calendar: What's happening in Ann Arbor today
Higher Education Notes
Boston College minority leaders are outraged about a racist e-mail they received, The Daily Free Press, Boston University's school newspaper reported Monday.
Thirteen students from different ethnic backgrounds, including Asian Americans, Hispanics, blacks and Native Americans received an e-mail Monday urging them to drop out of school.
EPA cites 'U' for participation in energy program
The Environmental Protection Agency recognized the University's participation in its "Energy Star" Building Energy Conservation Program and commitment to energy conservation during a ceremony yesterday afternoon at the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library.
Women rally for 'real man' Engler
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Calling Republican Gov. John Engler "a real man" unlike his Democratic rival Geoffrey Fieger, state Rep. Shirley Johnson urged women yesterday to keep him in office for a third term.
At a Capitol rally focused mostly on Engler's record of support for women's issues hiring - his staff is 62 percent female - Johnson, a Royal Oak Republican, jabbed at Fieger.
Fieger unveils road plans; Engler opens M-59: Opponents face off on state road plans
DETROIT (AP) - Yesterday, democratic candidate for governor Geoffrey Fieger unveiled his plans for Michigan roads, and said Gov. John Engler had caused a costly delay in the opening of a ramp at a Macomb County highway intersection.
Windsor improves gambling appeal
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) - Casino competition is getting stiffer for Detroit's expected three gambling houses, as Windsor takes aggressive steps to establish itself as a dominant local gaming destination.
The latest move is a "racino." The Windsor Raceway, a drab structure in a remote part of the city, plans to install 1,000 slot machines next month to make a racetrack and casino hybrid.
GM names new head, reorganizes two units into one
DETROIT (AP) - General Motors Corp. promoted G. Richard Wagoner Jr. to president and chief operating officer yesterday in a major reorganization aimed at making the biggest automaker more responsive to markets worldwide.
Jack Smith, who gave up the president's title, remains as chair and chief executive officer. The move raises Wagoner's visibility in the competition to replace the 60-year-old Smith when he retires.
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