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News Stories for 5-30-2000

Wolv. Access to be revamped

After June 5, class registration will be made much simpler as students will be able to register for classes over the Internet.

The battle of the hot dogs has come to a front on the corner of North University and State Street where eighteen-year veteran hot dog vender, Barry Biniarz of Biener's Wieners, is getting a taste of the competition.

Nike: 'U' is not Tiger Woods

Is the University's athletic department as marketable as Tiger Woods? Since the University can't juggle a golf ball on a long iron, Nike says no.

School of Dentistry receives $3M gift

A recent gift to the School of Dentistry by Dr. Norman J. Dahn, expected to be worth between $2.6 million and $3 million, will largely benefit School of Dentistry students by enhancing scholarship offerings for dental students with financial need.

Keith Elkin named new director of OSCR

The Office of Student Conflict Resolution is going to have a new director starting this summer. Keith Elkin, currently the associate dean of students at the University of Rochester, will begin working as the OSCR's director on July 10.

Mayor Sheldon decides to leave, others ready to step in

Ann Arbor mayor Ingrid Sheldon recently announced that she will not be seeking a sixth term in November in order to have more time for her family and personal obligations.

LGBT, Poli. Sci. minors now offered

Since the fall semester of 1999, students have had the opportunity to receive an academic minor. There are currently 34 minors in 21 departments. This spring, there are many new minors for students to choose from.

'How to be gay' course under fire from House

Budget talks in the Michigan House of Representatives became heated Tuesday night when an amendment that some representatives called unconstitutional came to the floor.

MSA forms labor committee

The formation of a new committee tentatively set to take shape this fall is currently underway as the Michigan Student Assembly seeks students to serve on the Committee of Labor Standards and Human Rights.

Feature Photo: Time out

'U' academic team wins College Bowl

The University's Academic Competition Team defeated the University of Arkansas in the final round of the 2000 College Bowl, Inc. National Championship, securing its third national championship in five years.

Woodson pulled over for drunk driving in A2

Former Heisman Trophy winner and current Oakland Raiders defensive back Charles Woodson was arrested Wednesday night in Ann Arbor at approximately 2:00 a.m. for drunk driving.

Pharmacy school to divide into four departments

The University Board of Regents has approved the adoption of a departmental structure within the College of Pharmacy. As of July 1, there will be four academic departments in the college.

5-30-2000