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News Stories for 10-10-2000

'U' suspends alleged pedophile

A pre-trial hearing has been set in the case of the University employee accused of having sexual relations with a 14-year-old boy.

Campus trains new assassins

While walking back from a shower, LSA freshman Rachel Appelblatt thought she was safe - but she was wrong. Dressed only in a towel, Appelblatt was "stalked" and "killed" by an "assassin" - a member of the Society of Assassins. They have come to the University loaded with Nerf guns, foam bullets, strategy and a list of students to "kill."

Students forced to balance religion, class on holiday

In addition to repenting, many Jewish students had breakfast, lunch and dinner on their minds as they broke the Yom Kippur fast last night. Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement, is the 10th day of repentance and is one of the most important holidays of the Jewish faith.

Authors to read their work for students

Throughout the semester, members of the University community will have the chance to catch a glimpse in the life of numerous established authors as the department of English and the Office of the Provost bring the Visiting Writers Series to campus.

Donor could face federal trial for price fixing

Retail mogul A. Alfred Taubman, one of the University's largest benefactors, has come under fire from the courts after allegations of price fixing surfaced involving the New York auction house he once headed.

Abraham- Stabenow race picks up tempo

Polling in recent weeks has shown Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Spence Abraham with a notable edge on challenger Debbie Stabenow - a fact that has intensified campaigning on both sides.

'U' athletes guilty in charges of drinking

One former and two current Michigan basketball players entered guilty pleas yesterday to charges stemming from their arrest in suburban Detroit on Sept. 4.

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Mentors provide help for freshmen

For nearly 1,000 freshmen each year, one program at the University offers everything from home cooked meals to career advice. Since 1991, the University Mentorship Program has connected freshmen with students, faculty and staff to help them find their way during their first year at the University.

Feds to study state meningitis cases

DETROIT (AP) - Federal health experts are helping the state study a cluster of Detroit-area meningitis cases, three of them fatal. Three children have died of bacterial meningitis since Sept. 28. A 10-year-old and a 3-month-old stricken with the disease remained hospitalized yesterday.

Clashes continue on holiday

JERUSALEM (AP) - Palestinians and Israelis exchanged gunfire yesterday, hours before the deadline on Israel's ultimatum to the Palestinians to end the violence or face "forceful" action. World leaders stepped up their efforts to stem the crisis.

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10-10-2000