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Son's death gives dad new cause
Donald Giacherio said he never knew his son Christopher, an LSA sophomore, used drugs. After his son died last month, Donald Giacherio's eyes opened to the reality of drug use.
"One of my resolutions is to make something good come of" Christopher's death, Donald Giacherio said yesterday at a drug awareness event on the Diag.
One American legend: Glenn's encore shuttle launch goes as planned
CAPE CANAVERAL - John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, blasted off yesterday with six crewmates aboard the shuttle Discovery, fulfilling a lifelong yearning and earning another place in history by becoming the oldest man to travel in space.
Proposed move upsets staff in Angell Hall
When University President Lee Bollinger announced his upcoming move to Angell Hall over e-mail to faculty and staff earlier this week, some University employees did not welcome the change.
In Bollinger's e-mail, he proposed that a number of central administrators would move from the Fleming Administration Building to the first and ground floors of the north wing of Angell Hall.
Gandhi's grandson inspires full house
A legacy of peace came to campus last night when Mahatma Gandhi's grandson inspired an audience at a packed Rackham Auditorium.
"Non-violence is powerful," Arun Gandhi said. "It goes far beyond our imagination - it is a philosophy of life."
Candidate debate sees low student turnout
Fewer than 15 students came out last night to hear the visions and opinions of five of the nine candidates running for the two open spots on the University Board of Regents.
With the exception of one Republican candidate, state Rep. Jessie Dalman (R-Holland), the five candidates who attended the informal debate represented lesser known parties, including Natural Law, Reform and Libertarian.
FDA approves first breast cancer drug
WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration yesterday approved the use of tamoxifen as the first drug to prevent breast cancer in healthy women who are regarded at very high risk of developing the disease.
The drug, which has long been a potent treatment for already-diagnosed breast cancer, can bring potentially serious side effects. Women at significant risk for developing breast cancer will have to decide which threat is greater, and whether it is worth the gamble to start taking the drug when they are still healthy, the FDA said.
Crime Notes: 'U' employee hit on the head with a box
A University employee was hit on the head with a box Wednesday morning by a co-worker, Department of Public Safety reports state.
The victim of the assault was a 45-year-old female and the suspect was a 56-year-old female.
Ann Arbor in search of student votes
With the election five days away, many races across the state have predictable outcomes.
But the final 120 hours may decide at least one major race - the battle between Democrat Jennifer Granholm and Republican John Smietanka for attorney general.
'U' students to help kids for Halloween
Community service on Halloween may seem strange for students who will be party-hopping in costumes this weekend, but many residence halls and University organizations plan to help underprivileged children enjoy their holiday.
The University's ROTC program is scheduled to host a haunted house in the basement of North Hall tonight and tomorrow from 7 p.m. to midnight. The proceeds from this annual event will benefit children in Ronald McDonald House and the Ann Arbor Hunger Coalition.
Clinton 'thrilled' by Glenn launch
Focus: Urban Legends
Similar stories are told at Yale University, Northwestern University and the University of California at Los Angeles.
Sounds too stupid to be believed by college students, doesn't it?
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