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'U' postpones Granger's admission
The University last week postponed the admission of Daniel Granger, one of the Grosse Pointe North High School graduates facing statutory rape charges in a highly publicized investigation.
Granger, last year's high school senior class president, and three of his former classmates have been charged with statutory rape for having sex with three 14-year-old girls.
A crying shame: 'M' fumbles first game of season
NOTRE DAME - Notre Dame quarterback Jarious Jackson dropped back to pass with five minutes left in the third quarter. He tripped over his own feet, stumbled backward and nearly fell to the ground.
The play almost ended right there. But Jackson steadied himself, looked up and saw wide receiver Raki Nelson downfield with no Michigan player in sight. He threw the ball to Nelson, who pranced into the end zone, giving the Fighting Irish a 23-13 lead.
'M' Stadium sports pricey face-lift
Michigan Stadium's nearly 5,500 shiny new seats and massive video scoreboards will finally have some fans to tower over during an open house Thursday.
University community members and the general public will be able to view the country's largest open stadium - a title regained with the seating additions - from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Athletic Department staff will conduct tours during the day and the official expanded seating capacity will be announced for the first time at 2 p.
Airline strike hinders students
When Randy Soben left Los Angeles last week for the University, she had a full day ahead of her.
The LSA first-year student spent approximately 15 hours in airports and airplanes, a result of a recent pilot strike at Northwest Airlines, which has forced the company to cancel all of its domestic and international flights.
Housing relieved by no overflows
For the first time in years, all incoming University students who requested rooms in residence halls found themselves where they belong - in permanent rooms.
In the past, an overflow of housing applicants forced the University to set up temporary bunks in hall lounges, where students lived for up to 11 days before they could be properly placed.
Yeltsin's PM choice nixed by lawmakers
MOSCOW (AP) - Lawmakers rejected Boris Yeltsin's candidate for prime minister yesterday for a second time, throwing Russia into even deeper political turmoil as the economy hurtles out of control.
In other blows to Yeltsin yesterday, the ruble crashed again dramatically and the Central Bank chair offered to quit. Some Russians flocked to stores to buy goods before prices shoot up any higher.
Northwest talks to resume
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Negotiators in the Northwest Airlines pilots strike planned to resume federally mediated talks here Tuesday - but not necessarily face to face.
Officials from Northwest and the Air Line Pilots Association met separately with mediators Saturday and Sunday at a suburban Chicago hotel but didn't have enough common ground to sit down together.
Around the Nation: Clinton seeks early copy of Starr report
WASHINGTON - President Clinton's lawyers asked yesterday that they be provided an advance copy of any report to Congress from Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr on the president's affair with Monica Lewinsky so they could craft a written reply that would accompany the document.
Around the World: Jordanians debate leader's ill health
AMMAN, Jordan - Not only did King Hussein spend his 46th anniversary as Jordan's monarch being treated for cancer in an American hospital. Worse, gossip back home about his illness got so frenzied that he had to deny rumors about who would succeed him.
Colleagues back scrutinized former 'U' regent
Former University Regent Nellie Varner (D-Detroit) has spent the past month fighting off allegations of her possible involvement in the July 24 murder of her daughter's ex-boyfriend.
Bookstores vary on prices of textbooks
For most students, the word "textbook" brings to mind images of long lines and high prices.
With three major bookstores located on campus, the choice of which store to visit can appear overwhelming to incoming students. While each of the stores offer similar inventory, shoppers can find minor variations in price.
Judge sets trial date for lawsuit against 'U'
After nearly one year of heated debate between Michigan state legislators; two legal intervention attempts; hours of intense dialogue and dozens of campus protests, one of the lawsuits attacking the University's use of race in admissions is scheduled for trial.
Divers closer to finding Swissair flight's second black box
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) - A Canadian navy submarine detected a signal yesterday believed to be from the second black box aboard Swissair Flight 111, boosting investigators' hopes of solving the mystery of the plane's horrific crash.
'Date rape' drug targeted by women's commission
A state agency plans to begin holding seminars at Michigan universities to inform women about the dangers the so-called ''date rape'' drug that can be slipped into a woman's drink to render her helpless.
''College campuses are very dangerous places for women,'' said Kathy DeGrow, executive director of the Michigan Women's Commission.
In midst of labor issues, Michigan celebrates holiday
DETROIT (AP) - Ten days into their strike, Northwest Airlines pilots took to Detroit's streets yesterday with laid-off co-workers in a parade honoring a holiday of note in this city known for its fervent unionism.
Onlookers lining a downtown street didn't disappoint, cheering the passing pilots and their families, as well as Northwest machinists and flight attendants laid-off by the walkouts.
Engler joins thousands for 41st annual walk across Mackinac Bridge
MACKINAW CITY (AP) - With his sleeping triplets in tow, Gov. John Engler began his hectic Labor Day schedule by leading thousands of people in the 41th annual Mackinac Bridge Walk.
Engler chose not to use the event to stump for his reelection, only waving and smiling as admirers honked their horns and crowded around him on the bridge.
Regents approve 3.9 percent tuition increase
After months of discussion, debate and speculation about the financial state of the University, the University Board of Regents approved a 3.9 percent tuition increase as part of the $890 million budget for the 1998-99 academic year.
Board of regents says no to MSA student regent campaign fee
After a negative response from University administrators, the Michigan Student Assembly's quest for a student regent took a new and unexpected blow. But MSA said the decision merely marks a turning point in its fight.
At the University Board of Regents monthly meeting this past June, the board failed to approve the proposed increase in MSA fees that would go toward changing the state constitution to allow a student regent seat at the University. This proposal, which MSA promoted through the Yes! Yes! Yes! campaign, was approved by students during the March election.
LSA senior Curtin faces rioting charges
Longtime student activist Jessica Curtin, an LSA senior, will face a preliminary trial later this month on charges of riot and malicious destruction of property, stemming from her activities during a Ku Klux Klan rally last May.
On Aug. 12, a court found there was probable cause for a trial on both charges. A pre-trial date has been set for Sept. 25.
Bollinger creates life science group
University President Lee Bollinger announced the creation of the Life Sciences Commission this past summer, which will assess the status of life science programs at the University and the potential for new achievements in these studies.
Legends popular around 'U' campus
Years after they leave orientation, University students still scurry abound the 'M' in the center of the Diag.
"I still haven't walked on it," said LSA junior Katrina Blank.
Historic Clements Library celebrates 75 years
Looking for rare and original photographs, letters, and books from American history to finish a research project?
Search no farther than the Clements Library, located on South University Avenue between University President Lee Bollinger's house and the Shapiro Undergraduate Library.
M Vision draws small crowd
Just like the Michigan football team, M Vision did not live up to its potential Saturday afternoon.
Event organizers hoped 10,000 spectators would attend Saturday's broadcast of Michigan's season opener against Notre Dame in Crisler Arena. But even a national championship team and brand new video boards could not draw the anticipated crowd.
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