News Stories for 11-2-2000

Club cited for drug sales

Washtenaw County narcotics investigators yesterday continued to serve 13 warrants issued this week in connection with alleged sales of the drug ecstasy at the Nectarine Ballroom, a popular Ann Arbor dance club.

House race tight; could give Dems majority

Every two years control of the U.S. House of Representatives comes up for grabs. In this tight election year, when almost every race on the ticket seems like it could go either way, both the Democrats and Republicans have their eye on the prize.

'Day of Dead' celebrates life

An alter covered with sugar skulls, candles, pictures of lost loved ones and colorful streamers decorated the Art room in the Michigan Union last night, as Latino students celebrated the Day of the Dead.

Female Sens. not common in U.S.

If Debbie Stabenow wins her bid for U.S. Senate against Republican incumbent Spence Abraham she would find herself one of only a handful of women there.

Electoral college confuses race

Presidential candidates Al Gore and George W. Bush have repeated it again and again: "I want your vote," and "your vote counts."

Mold keeps 'U' workers away

University employees at the Argus Building with flu-like symptoms have blamed their troubles on mold entering the building through the air circulation system.

Crews search for cause of crash

AIPEI, Taiwan - As a violent typhoon continued, investigators of a deadly Singapore Airlines crash were trying yesterday to determine whether the jumbo jet struck a mystery object on the runway seconds before shearing apart and bursting into flames.

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Research Notes

Students push for extended fall breaks

After cramming for midterms, some University students would like to have an extended Fall break to relax or prepare for final exams.

Feature Photo: Passing the book(let)

Students travel to protest genetically altered cereals

SNRE senior Elizabeth Hamilton said she worries because no one can guarantee that certain food supplies have not been genetically engineered.

Sides clash during forum on lawsuit

During a discussion that could have been filled with anger and tension but remained relatively peaceful, vocal representatives from both sides of the affirmative action issue spoke to the University community last night in a forum focusing on the University's admission policies.

Fed Board allows college students to unionize

WASHINGTON (AP) - Graduate students who work as researchers and teaching assistants in the nation's private universities have the same rights as other workers to form unions and negotiate working conditions, the National Labor Relations board ruled yesterday.

Military claims it needs more funds than either candidate is proposing

WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President Al Gore and Texas Gov. George W. Bush are promising to build up the military, but neither presidential candidate is proposing to spend anything close to what the military says it needs.

Feature Photo: A national heat wave

Election Guide

Election likely to have sweeping impact

So much is at stake when voters head to the polls Tuesday that one analyst even described it as "a once-in-a-lifetime election."

Deitch, McGowan bank on experience

At the monthly meetings of the University Board of Regents, Rebecca McGowan and Larry Deitch sit at the head of the table as the senior members of the board.

Election may impact admissions suits

With the partisan makeup on the University Board of Regents hinging on the outcome of next week's election, those who voted in support of the University's admission policies could find itself outnumbered.

'A-Team' hopes to expand regents' focus

While one may often hear the term "the A-Team" during the next few days before the election, the term is not referring to the 1980s television hit - it's the campaign slogan for Wendy Anderson and Susy Avery, the two Republican candidates for seats on the University Board of Regents.

Third-party candidates hope to include students on board

While their opinions may differ, three of the 11 candidates for seats on the University Board of Regents have at least one thing in common - they are all students here at the University.

City Council could have high turnover in election

On Election Day, four seats on the Ann Arbor City Council will be up for grabs. In two wards the incumbent is being challenged, and in two other wards the seats are open. Ward II incumbent Joe Upton, a Republican, is running unopposed.

3 candidates vie for mayoral seat

For the first time in 10 years, Ann Arbor will not vote a woman into its top administrative position. With Mayor Ingrid Sheldon deciding she did not want to run for re-election, three candidates - all men - are battling each other to become Sheldon's successor.

Hansen, Wojack list education as highest priority

Democrat John Hansen admits that two years ago he knew little about what to expect when he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in the 52nd District.

Bykowski, Kolb promise accessibility for 'U'

Two University alumni are seeking to represent the 53rd District, which includes most of the University's student population within its constituency.

Brater forced to step down after 3rd term

After serving three terms as a representative from Ann Arbor, term limits are bringing an end to Liz Brater's career in the Michigan Legislature.

CAMPAIGN 2000

Election Day is less than a week away, and analysts are baffled over the tightness of this year's presidential dogfight. "It's unique to have it this close this late," University political science Prof. Chris Achen said.

Abraham in bitter contest with Stabenow

The attacks have been constant: On the airwaves, in the debates and in the press, they have only increased as the race has become more competitive and will likely grow more intense in the days remaining before the election.

Rivers running for fourth term

The fight to represent Michigan's 13th District in the U.S. House of Representatives is between two candidates with a vast amount of experience under their belts.

Voters to decide availability of school vouchers

Supporters of Proposal 1 claim vouchers are the way to turn around failing public school systems in Michigan. They've spent nearly $13 million trying to convince Michigan voters of that. Opponents have spent more than $6 million, making the fight the costliest political battle in state history.

Proposal would limit power of Legislature

Local governments would have more of a say in laws that directly affect them if voters say "yes" to Proposal 2. The proposal would require a two-thirds vote by both houses of the Michigan Legislature to pass laws that would restrict the power of local governments, rather than a simple majority vote.

3 seats on Supreme Court up for election

With three incumbent justices on the ballot, the usually overlooked Michigan Supreme Court race has attracted a great deal of attention this year and candidates have pumped record amounts of money into their campaigns.

After 8 years as mayor, Sheldon stepping down

Mayor Ingrid Sheldon is a bit of an anomaly in Ann Arbor politics: She's a Republican. After serving as the city's administrative head for nearly eight years, Sheldon is stepping down. "The hard part about running as a Republican is the student vote," Sheldon said.

Where to vote in Ann Arbor

Candidates on the 2000 election ballot

11-2-2000