News Stories for 4-7-2000

Teams to skip Naked Mile

After 14 years of being at the front of the line of the Naked Mile, the Michigan men's rowing club has decided to boycott this year's run.

'U' to limit group use of Rackham

Beginning in September, any student groups wishing to perform in Rackham Auditorium will have to be registered with Rackham Student Government.

'Night' march on Diag goes co-ed

For the past 21 years, female University students and community members have marched to protest violence against women. But this year, men are invited for the first time to participate in the Take Back The Night rally and march, beginning at 7 p.m. tomorrow on the Diag.

Fair aims to dispel myths of feminism

"The non-abrasive popcorn environment conveys that feminists aren't aggressive," RC freshman Monique Luse said. "The fair exposes students to what real feminists are like."

Habitat for Humanity finishes home

Six hundred students, $50,000, seven months and 4,200 hours later, the University chapter of Habitat for Humanity will complete the building of the first-ever chapter-sponsored house this weekend.

Feature Photo: Going nuts

Across the Nation

Around the World

Abraham fights back against ads from 'hate group'

The city of Ann Arbor conducted their annual test of the tornado sirens Wednesday at 1 p.m., Department of Public Safety reports state.

Study: Michigan leads nation in reported anti-gay slayings

DETROIT (AP) - Crimes against gays declined overall in Michigan last year, but the eight reported anti-gay slayings were the most in the nation, according to a study released yesterday.

Senate approves brownfields bill

''The effort is to rebuild our cities and develop our brownfields so we don't plow up our greenfields,'' said Sen. Bill Schuette (R-Midland), manager of the four-bill package. ''It sends a huge message for the new economy.''

Feature Photo: Keeping kosher

Crime Notes

The city of Ann Arbor conducted their annual test of the tornado sirens Wednesday at 1 p.m., Department of Public Safety reports state.

The Calendar

Energy Dept. predicts lower gas prices for summer

WASHINGTON (AP) - Gasoline prices should peak this month and decline to an average of $1.46 a gallon for the summer, the government said yesterday, revising dramatically its previous expectations of soaring fuel prices going into the vacation season.

Feature Photo: Speaking for the cause

Washington pledges to avoid repeat of Seattle protests

WASHINGTON (AP) - The signs are popping up all over town: ''More World, Less Bank - Shut down the IMF and the World Bank.''

Friday Focus

Getting Down to Workout

4-7-2000