Monthly Archives: December 2003

An exhibit of documents, photos, and audio documenting the U-M admissions lawsuits which culminated with last summer’s Supreme Court decision has opened in the Media Union, called “U-M’s Case for Diversity.”

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Also, they’re back: the notorious cult surrounding religious leader Fred Phelps’ “Westboro Baptist Church.” Although the Ann Arbor News has a nice disclaimer on their story, they don’t have much in the way of background. Here’s some information about this group, notorious for picketing the funeral of Matthew Shepard, and known on campus for holding […]

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I’ve heard that Dance Marathon has decided to discontinue their fundraising activities wrapping gifts inside Borders, although they remain “neutral” on the strike. If anyone from DM would like me to post an explanation, I’d be happy to oblige – send it this way.

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“DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Men kissed each other on the cheek and grasped hands. Women let out a traditional Arab celebratory cry. People threw candy. Iraqis in the Detroit suburb that forms one of the hearts of Arab America rejoiced at the capture of Saddam Hussein. … As snow fell around them, dozens danced, banged […]

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Here’s Ypsi blogger Mark Maynard’s take on all this cool cities madness: ” … The secret, it seems to me, is to find places with the right demographics, proximity to cultural events, and yet affordable space. Right now is a good time for Ypsi. There’s a lot of energy, as is evidenced by JenniferÂ’s hip […]

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The Ann Arbor News finally covers the conversion of the U-M parking garages to an automated system: “U-M tells illegal parkers: Free ride coming to an end”

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