Here’s some recent student ghetto break-ins: “2800 block of Windwood Drive, 10:10 p.m. Saturday. Entry through sliding glass door; $20 cash and a $300 camcorder taken. 1600 block of Miller Avenue, 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Front door pried open; digital camera, laptop computer, cash, duffle bag, and Discman taken. Total value: $4,080. 500 block of East […]
A college student has been charged for carrying forbidden weapons and materials onto commercial airliners to show how weak the security measures actually are. The box cutters he had left on a Southwest aircraft were discovered nearly five weeks after they were placed there. I think this backs up my theory that most airline security […]
As quick note, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center’s annual “Speak Out” is tomorrow, at 7 PM in the Michigan Union Ballroom. In SAPAC’s words: “Speak-Out is an opportunity for survivors of sexual violence- dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment and stalking- to share their stories in a supportive and safe environment. […]
Former Daily editorial page editor and my friend Nick Woomer has become involved in a labor struggle at the University of Minnesota where he is attending law school. AFSCME Local 3800, the union which represents clerical workers at the University, may go on strike tomorrow over unresolved contract issues. The union wants the University to […]
Michigan makes #5 on Mother Jones’ “Top Ten Activist Campuses,” singling out the efforts of Students Supporting Affirmative Action to mobilize students to go to D.C. for the affirmative action lawsuits, and the city’s annual Hash Bash, organized by Students for a Sensible Drug Policy and other area activists. #1? The University of Tehran, for […]
A woman was grabbed by two men at the corner of South U and East U early Sunday morning, according to the University Record police beat. DPS is also seeking the anonymous man who thwarted an attack reported October 5. I’m not sure if they’re referring to this incident reported September 21st, where another similar […]
The University’s investment portfolio returned a 5.4% profit last year, now totaling $3.5 billion according to the University Record. However, the University Investment Pool – composed of “working capital” for different construction projects – increased by 4%, and the shadowy “Veritas” – the University’s self-insurance unit incorporated in Vermont – lost 1% of its assets.