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News Stories for 9-27-2000

You can call me Al

Vice President Al Gore answered the questions on every college student's mind yesterday: He prefers paper to plastic, he has a Sister Hazel disc in his CD player and the biggest perk of winning the election would be the promotion to Air Force One.

Gore campaigns to young voters

Common political rhetoric suggests that students are apathetic to the political process and have historically neglected to vote on Election Day. But Vice President Al Gore said political indifference is not plaguing youths as much as believed.

Cheney attacks VP's credibility

TROY - Republican vice presidential nominee Dick Cheney shifted into attack mode yesterday as both he and Democratic Vice President Al Gore visited Southeastern Michigan.

Protesters attempt to block Diag display

Interim Dean of Students Frank Cianciola spoke for nearly an hour yesterday morning with students protesting an anti-abortion group before Department of Public Safety officers moved in and threatened to arrest the protesters.

State unveils university logo license plate line

Starting Monday, Michigan drivers can take their school spirit on the road. A new series of collegiate license plates, including one bearing the University's block 'M' logo, make their official debut early next week.

Grand Valley reneges on same-sex benefits

Grand Valley State University yesterday reneged on its decision to propose an extension of employee benefits for same-sex partners. Grand Valley State's Board of Trustees planned to discuss the proposal at its Oct. 6 meeting. The issue was dropped from the agenda when media attention about the possibility of same sex benefits at Grand Valley State sparked controversy among university employees, according to a statement provided by the university.

Across the Nation

Around the World

Speech on abortion contrasts Diag display

While anti-abortion activists sponsored the Genocide Awareness Project on the Diag, about 100 people filled an auditorium at the School of Public Health yesterday to hear a different view on abortion.

Martha Cook breaks tradition with male waiter

For the first time since its founding in 1915, a male waiter is serving the all-female residents of Martha Cook Residence Hall. Bir Gamguly, a Public Policy student from India, served his first meal at the exclusive residence last night.

MSA allocates money to fund affirmative action programs

Although concerns were raised in last night's Michigan Student Assembly meeting regarding the assembly's budget, MSA approved a resolution to transfer $11,785.75 from MSA's surplus funds to the Peace and Justice Commission budget.

Higher Ed Notes

The Calendar: What's happening in Ann Arbor today

Former dean presents historical study on Frost

Although famed American poet Robert Frost spent only a few years in Ann Arbor, Frost held special affection for the city and campus. "I like Michigan people and I like Michigan," Frost wrote to a friend after leaving the University in 1925. "I have made more and closer friends than I ever did before.

9-27-2000