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… lawmakers and city offi- cials said insurgents were likely trying to undermine the govern- ment ahead of an Arab League summit to be held in March in Baghdad. SANAA, Yemen Yeminis demand change in gov.'t Tens…

….S.-backed government falls. Yemen is the latest Arab state to be hit by mass anti-govern- ment protests, joining Tunisia and Egypt in calls for revolution- ary change. The demonstrations pose a new threat to the…

… our resources, we try to cope. If we can open classes, we do," Moreiras- Menor said. "My impression is we are placing the majority of students in classes." The Department of Romance Languages and…

… Literatures isn't the only department in which students have had.diffi- culties registering for classes. LSA sophomore Phoebe Barg- houty said she has encountered major issues trying to enroll in Department of…

… Communica- tion Studies courses that are already full. "Because I am a first-year student with sophomore stand- ing, and I am trying to gradu- ate early, it's hard to get all my required courses because I…

… complete- ly new schedule.". The problems with register- ing for required courses, Barg- houty said, could stem from students with other majors enrolling in popular classes to fill elective credits. "In lots…

… of cases, people are just taking them for an elec- tive, when people need them for their major," Barghouty said. "Sometimes I worry that I won't be able to graduate early." While some students are dis…

…- couraged from seeking enroll- ment if a class has filled up, others, like Public Policy senior Michael Bertenthal, attempt to get into the class by lobbying professors. "I think it's common for students to…

… well." He added that registration issues within other schools at the University besides LSA tend to be easier to resolve since students can receive more specialized help. "If you are in a smaller school…

… metal chain was wrapped around his neck. The body showed no signs of violence and nothing was stolen from Aze- vedo's room. -Compiled from Daily wire reports Two students injured after Calif. shooting…

… Kuwait's Amir Sheik Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah, Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak and Amr Moussa, Secretary general of the Arab League, from left, chair the Arab economic summit yesterday at the Red Sea resort…

… discharged last night, Rees said. The 17-year-old suspect, who was already on probation for a fight at school, was arrested. Police said two other students were also taken into custody for investigation of…

…-old boy was shot in a res- taurant parking lot near his high school in the Los Angeles suburb of Bell, authorities said. The Bell High School student was shot once in the abdomen, but his vital signs…

…, hitting the officer at least once in the chest. A manhunt was under way. Security experts and school offi- cials say it is almost impossible to completely prevent students from bringing guns onto school…

… president this month has exposed the risk Arab regimes run if they don't work fast to tackle such potentially explosive economic ills like unemployment and rising prices of food and other basic goods. The…

… gravity of the threat fac- ing them was bluntly put by the Arab League's outspoken head Amr Moussa in an address yes- terday. "The Tunisian revolution is not far from us. The Arab citi- zen entered an…

… unprecedented state of anger and frustration," he warned, addressing Arab leaders meeting in Egypt. Tunisia, ironically, was an economic darling of the West and cited as a model for other Arab states. But it came…

… popular base and no experience in the military, the source of Egypt's presidents since the end of the monarchy nearly 60 years ago. But now all Arab leaders feel increasing pressure to address poverty and…

…4A - Wednesday, January 26, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4A - Wednesday, January 26, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom 0 Edited and managed by students at the University…

… set to take effect on July 1, 2011. The rules outlined in the report are over- bearing. To expect students - who aren't full-time Ann A/bor residents - to distin- guish sidewalks that run adjacent to…

… entrepreneurial. At the recent LSA career fair, a recruiter told me he was seeking students who display an entrepreneurial spirit. He meant he wanted a student who generates productive ideas, effectively leads…

… groups and knows how to make things happen. Notice how such skills are differ- ent from those exemplified by good students. Being a student trains you to accomplish predefined tasks and to game a certain…

… legislation that allows states to classify teaching interns as "highly qualified" teach- ers and regularly assign them to schools with mostly poor, minority students. The measure, which remains in effect until…

… students are supposed to be taught by "high- ly qualified" teachers who have earned state teaching credentials, but a 2004 Bush administration policy allowed states to give that status to interns working…

… familiar with the letter said Iran invited Russia, China, Egypt, the group of nonaligned nations at the U.N.'s International Atom- ic Energy Agency, Cuba, Arab League members at the IAEA, and Hungary, which…

… realized that first-year students have so much growth in them and are so engaged. It's a very rewarding experience," she said. Like her classes, McGann's research projects also span many topics within the…

… field. Working with Rackham student David Hutson, she is currently in the final stages of completing a book about the sociology of medical diagnoses. "The book about the sociol- ogy of diagnosis is a…

… California regarding the image and gender norms of female student-athletes. Addition- ally, she's writing a book about tomboys titled, "The Ballfields of Our Hearts: Tomboys, Femi- ninity, and the Gendered…

… student reach that 'a ha' moment when they finally understand a concept." -JENNIFER DOMINGUE 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com STEPHANIE STEINBERG BRAD WILEY Editer in Chief…

… fraternity withi WHAT: A female University a.m. Interfraternity Coi student called police after WHAT: Two toner cartridges invited to meet stu observing a man staring in last seen on January 7 were IFC…

… success WHERE: North Quad WHEN: Sunday at about 11:30 p.m. WHAT: A male student was taken to MWorks for treatment after being hit in the head by a door, Univer- sity Police reported. It is not known…

… whether the student was hurt in the incident. WHERE: Lot NW-10, 2153 Hubbard WHEN: Monday at about 9:30 a.m. WHAT: A driver was cited for failure to stop after causing a minor traffic accident in which…

… performing in a quartet that includes three 'U' Jazz department students. WHO: Museum of Art WHEN: Today at 8 p.m. WHERE: Forum, Museum of Art Chillin' on the Diag WHAT: Students are invited to kick off the…

…-roots 'hard- liners' targeted by authorities DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran has arrested about 70 Christians since Christmas in a crackdown that demonstrates the limits of religious tolerance by…

… student group on cam- pus, AfricAid, aims to address this issue by providing young women in Tanzania with the opportunity to receive an education. AfricAid is based on a larger organization started in…

… prescriptions to buy caughtfire due to a faulty wire, WHO: Multi-Ethnic medicine, University Police University Police reported. The Student Affairs reported. He is not affiliated car was engulfed in flames, but…

… ONLINE Love Crime Notes? Getlmore online atmichigandaily.com/blogs/The Wire LGBT bullying prevention class WHAT: A class to educate people on the issues sor- rounding harrassment of LGBT students. The…

… to hepatitis C from an IV line, the Chicago Tri- bune reported. The IV line is believed to have been contami- nated by a nurse who works at the clinic. Several students who graduated from the Musi- c…

… of the Syrian-Saudi initiative, but the talks were lauded as a potential Arab breakthrough, rather than a solution offered by Western powers. Cuba calls immigration talks with U.S'. 'fruitful…

… has been a driving force and mentor for all students in the program. "She keeps us in check because she knows what's actu- ally going to happen out there," Oatmen said. "She's kind of the eyes and ears…

… around here is just shocking to me," Mattar said. Mohamed El-Sayed, an asso- ciate professor in the College of Engineering, led the group of protesters in an Arabic chant. El-Sayed said the chant trans…

… power for 30 years," El-Sayed said. "There is no democracy that allows somebody to rule for 30 years." Like Mattar, El-Sayed said he was impressed with the turnout and clear student interest in the issue…

…. "It just shows that (students) are fully aware of what's going on," El-Sayed said. LSA senior Noha Moustafa also commended the turnout at the protest, calling it "a testa- ment to the student activism…

… that is on this campus." Moustafa, another member of the Egyptian Students Associa- tion, said she supports the Egyp- tian citizens who have decided to expresstheir pent-up frustration with Mubarak…

… student at the University, graduated from Ann Arbor's Community High School in2009 and was a member of the div- ing team at Ann Arbor's Pioneer High School. LSA sophomore Patton Doyle, who was on Pioneer…

… person found unconscious - a non-University student named Tyne Mosbey- is in critical condition at Butter- worth Hospital in Grand Rapids, hospital officials confirmed late last night. Lanza said…

…'s leadership At discussion, Dean of Students urges sorority leaders to band together ByKIMBERLY PAGEAU About 200 executive board members of the University's Panhellenic Association sorori- ties attended a…

… members. In addition to discuss- ing women's leadership, par- ticipants focused on teamwork. Laura Blake Jones, the Univer- sity's dean of students, spoke to the group about obstacles women leaders face…

… technology, cor- porate social responsibility and energy and the environment. Business graduate student Carrington Renfield-Miller, the conference co-chair, wrote in an e-mail interview that the confer- ence…

… students have instrumental or vocal expertise too. Behind bato J ommy last column of the fall semester, I offered some books I consider among the best of 2010. But let's say you got an iPad for Christmas…

… about Silliman's hed - from Afghanistan Blog. But if you don't know the babwe. Tour the site. Read poet, computer programmer and translated from Arabic or blogger Ron Silliman, he writes tin Nigerian…

… students wave their way to a conducting degree By VERONICA MENALDI Daily Arts Writer Conducting an ensemble takes more than a few waves of a baton and a fancy suit - it takes imagination, patience, knowl…

… con- ducting graduate student, said he fell in love with conducting because it allows him to create music in a collaborative setting. "I think that (conducting) is a wonderful way to communicate with…

…, Blackstone said it isn't offered at that level because the department wants the stu- dents to have experience as a vocalist or instrumentalist. Students interested in con- ducting degrees are usually those who…

… focuses in that area. In those classes, two or three times a week, a student will stand up and conduct while everyone else sings or plays. At the conclu- sion, the professor responds to the student…

…'s conducting. The sessions are recorded for the student to look back upon and improve. In addition, students will continue to have private les- sons in their major instrument, where they will learn to polish…

… University students tend to find positions. "If a conductor is willingto go anywhere, then you have a much better chance of getting a job," he said. The secrets to conducting Sieloff said one of the main…

… Essay Monday, March 14, 2011 a 5:00-7:30pm Vandenberg Room, Michigan League, 2nd Floor To learn more, please contact the Provost's Council on Student Honors at 734-763-8123 or visit the website at www…

… studying Hebrew or Arabic at the University to immerse themselves in a society where these languages are highly prevalent. A study abroad program would offer students a taste of the unique and lively culture…

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… for petty, non- desk. between different crimes based on violent drug offenses, and you have As a student different levels of culpability. an unfair system and very crowded attorney in the consider the…

… expanded its program from the sum- mer semester to the academic term in order to give more students the opportunity to study in Israel. Even graduate schools here at the Uni- versity of Michigan offer such…

… programs. For example, the Law School allows students to spend a semester at the University of Tel Aviv Law School. Yet the University of Michigan's undergraduate program does not. By not offering an…

… - the University of Michigan lags behind its rivals and its own graduate schools. This not only reflects poorly on the University on acom- parative level, but also deprives students of a valuable learning…

…: Christianity, Islam and Judaism. It was also an epicenter of the Greek and Roman empires and still has many remnants at archae- ological sites around the country. Studying in Israel would allow students who are…

… of Israel. Given this, students should be able to study there with an official University study abroad program. This University is no stranger to partnering with institutions in Israel for a wide…

… other students on campus an opportunity to learn the history and writing of Arabic calligraphy. Chase and Abuelroos founded the Arabic Cal- ligraphy Club last fall after realizing that many students on…

… campus, like themselves, were interested in learning how to write Arabic calligra- phy, Chase said. "Both of us have been interested in learning cal- ligraphy for a long time," Chase said. "You're kind of…

… exposed to it a lot just study- ing Arabic, but we never really learn how to do it or just how the art form was developed." Mohammed El Khoja, a local calligrapher from Libya who wrote calligraphy for…

… newspapers in his home country, will start to teach the club's members how to write the most widely used Arabic script as well as dis- cuss the history of Arabic calligraphy at their next meeting. "Right now…

… calligraphy in school, Chase and Abuel- roos said he has previously worked with many students in Ann Arbor. As the club's membership grows, Abuelroos said she and Chase will continue to try to expand the…

… Building WHEN: Tuesday at about 12:25 a.m. WHAT: A student reported that his gym bag was stolen during the last 10 minutes he was at the gym, University Police Reported. There are no sects.e dferences WHAT…

… does. Dining hall chefs in some University resi- dence halls cook meals for nearly 5,000 students each day. Despite having to make massive quantities of food, the chefs strive to make their dish- es as…