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News Stories for 4-6-2000

Ragin' Cajun

James Carville wants you to vote. He would prefer it if you vote Democratic, but he wants you to vote nonetheless.

Greek houses ratify new social policy

The Interfraternity Council ratified a new Social Environment Management Policy last night, marking a radical shift in the social trends of the Greek system.

Protests span nation in light of conference

As members of Students Organizing for Labor and Economic Equality prepare to travel to New York this weekend for the first conference of the Worker Rights Consortium, students across the nation continue to pressure their schools to join the WRC.

'U' to halt use of SS numbers

Professors ask for it, credit card solicitors ask for it, even the CRISP Lady asks for it. Everyone seems to want it, but not everybody wants to give it.

Minority numbers higher at Berkeley

The minority student admissions numbers are higher than in 1997, the last year affirmative action was used in the UC admissions process, but the overall percentage is still smaller.

Versity to test new notes program

Recent controversy surrounding the note-taking service Versity.com has focused on the lack of professor permission given to the paid notetakers, but Versity's new Pilot Program requires professor notification before the notes hit the Web.

Lecture traces plea of insanity

Many infamous defendants including Lorena Bobbitt, Susan Smith and John Hinkley have used the insanity plea, which would protect the accused from prosecution because of their mental illness.

Feature Photor: Professor in the belfry

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Study to examine campus racism, sexism

The intervenors in the lawsuit challenging the University Law School's use of race as a factor in admissions have commissioned a study to take place this weekend that examines the racial and gender climates on campus.

Arnn selected as Hillsdale president

Five months after the resignation of George Roche III, Hillsdale College announced its 12th president, Larry Arnn, at a news conference yesterday.

Fukuyama discusses book, examines human relations

The title of his lecture was "Great Disruption: Social Consequences of an Information Society," but Francis Fukuyama ended on an optimistic note.

Feature Photo: A sine of relaxation

'Urban' secretary lectures on nature

James Lyons is not a typical defender of the U.S. wilderness. The current Undersecretary of Agriculture grew up in urban New Jersey and only enjoyed the great outdoors on family camping trips. But Lyons' lack of exposure has led him to fight for natural resources with more vigor.

4-6-2000